NRS 415 Assignment: Professional Accountability Reflection

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate personal and professional accountability in the context of social media. Social media plays a significant role in modern society and is now a common tool used by individuals and organizations alike to evaluate a person’s values, authenticity, and reputation. Additionally, social media is now considered a mainstream part of the process for recruiting and hiring candidates for employment. Inappropriate or unprofessional conduct on social media can pose legal problems for nurses as well as damage public trust in nursing.

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For this assignment, log-in to each social media platform for which you have an account. Review your profile and most recent activity including pictures and posts. If you do not have a social media account, access one of the following social media platforms in order to view the social media posts and activities of others: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok. Reflect on the information and content you and others post on a daily basis.

In 500-750 words, summarize your findings. Include the following in your summary:

Describe the posts, conversations, and images you evaluated.

Does the activity on social media appear to align with your personal values and the professional values of your discipline?

Would family, friends, and colleagues consider the posts, conversations, and images authentic and representative of who you are as unique individuals?

Does the activity on social media respect the human value and dignity of others as reflected in Christian values?

Discuss why nurses have a responsibility to uphold a standard of conduct consistent with professional values, regulatory requirements, and workplace policies in both personal and professional interactions. Include a discussion of how personal conduct can violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 or be considered unethical and unprofessional. Provide an example to support your answer.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 6.1, 8.1, 8.5, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 10.2.

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Professional Accountability Reflection – Rubric

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Rubric Criteria

Total110 points

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory
2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Post Engagement

Describe posts that have been engaged with or viewed that might be considered inappropriate based on the professional standards of nursing.

0 points

A description of posts that have been engaged with or viewed that might be considered inappropriate based on the professional standards of nursing is not present.
20.63 points

A description of posts that have been engaged with or viewed that might be considered inappropriate based on the professional standards of nursing is incomplete or incorrect.
21.73 points

A description of posts that have been engaged with or viewed that might be considered inappropriate based on the professional standards of nursing is present but lacks detail.
24.48 points

A description of posts that have been engaged with or viewed that might be considered inappropriate based on the professional standards of nursing is detailed.
27.5 points

A description of posts that have been engaged with or viewed that might be considered inappropriate based on the professional standards of nursing is thorough.

Standard of Conduct

Discuss a nurse’s responsibility to uphold a standard of conduct consistent with regulatory requirements and workplace policies in both work and personal lives, including how personal conduct can violate HIPAA or be considered unethical or unprofessional.
0 points

A discussion of a nurse’s responsibility to uphold a standard of conduct consistent with regulatory requirements and workplace policies in both work and personal lives, including how personal conduct can violate HIPAA or be considered unethical or unprofessional, is not present.
24.75 points

26.07 points

33 points

Christian Values and Social Media

Discuss areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values and areas that could be improved.
0 points

A discussion of the areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to human value and dignity for all individuals and areas that could be improved is not present.

12.38 points

A discussion of the areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to human value and dignity for all individuals and areas that could be improved is incomplete or incorrect.
13.04 points

A discussion of the areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to human value and dignity for all individuals and areas that could be improved is present but lacks detail.
14.69 points

A discussion of the areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to human value and dignity for all individuals and areas that could be improved is detailed.
16.5 points

A discussion of the areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to human value and dignity for all individuals and areas that could be improved is thorough.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

5.78 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.

6.08 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

6.85 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

7.7 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
5.78 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
6.08 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

6.85 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

7.7 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

4.95 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.

5.21 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

5.87 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

6.6 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
4.95 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
5.21 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
5.87 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
6.6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

3.3 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
3.48 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

3.92 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

4.4 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

NRS 415 Assignment: Professional Accountability Reflection