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1. Discussion: Thesis Development and Purpose
Discussion: Thesis Development and PurposeDiscussion: Thesis Development and
PurposeReview the IOM report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,”
and explore the “Campaign for Action: State Action Coalition” website. In a 1,000-1,250
word paper, discuss the influence the IOM report and state-based action coalitions have had
on nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing workforce development, and how they
continue to advance the goals for the nursing profession.Include the following:Describe the
work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report,
“Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”Outline the four “Key Messages”
that structure the IOM Report recommendations. Explain how these have transformed or
influenced nursing practice, nursing education and training, nursing leadership, and nursing
workforce development. Provide examples.Discuss the role of state-based action coalitions.
Explain how these coalitions help advance the goals specified in the IOM report, “Future of
Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”Research the initiatives on which your state’s
action coalition is working. Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action
coalition. Discuss the ways these initiatives advance the nursing profession.Describe
barriers to advancement that currently exist in your state and explain how nursing
advocates in your state overcome these barriers.You are required to cite to a minimum of
three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5
years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.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. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Discussion:
Thesis Development and PurposeDescriptionPercentageUnsatisfactory0.00 %Less Than
Satisfactory75.00 %Satisfactory79.00 %Good89.00 %Excellent100.00 %Content80.0Robert
Wood Foundation Committee Work and IOM Report10.0A description of the work of the
Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report is omitted.An
incomplete description of the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative
that led to the IOM report is presented.A summary of the work of the Robert Wood
Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report is presented. There are
inaccuracies or misinterpretations.A description of the work of the Robert Wood
Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report is presented. There are slight

2. inaccuracies.A clear and accurate description of the work of the Robert Wood Foundation
Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report is presented.Key Messages Transforming
Nursing15.0The four key messages are omitted.Fewer than four key messages are
presented, and the messages contain inaccuracies. An incomplete discussion on how they
transformed nursing is presented.The four key messages that structure the IOM report are
generally outlined. A summary of how these transformed some aspects of nursing is
presented, but there are some inaccuracies.The four key messages that structure the IOM
report are outlined. A description of how these transformed key aspects of nursing is
presented.The four key messages that structure the IOM report are clearly outlined. A
description of how these transformed nursing practice, nursing education and training,
nursing leadership, and nursing workforce development are thoroughly discussed.State-
Based Action Coalitions and Their Help in Advancing Goals form IOM Report15.0The role of
state-based action coalitions is omitted.The role of state-based action coalitions is
incomplete. It is unclear how these advance the goals in the IOM report.The role of state-
based action coalitions is summarized. A summary of how they help advance the goals in the
IOM report is presented.The role of state-based action coalitions is discussed. A discussion
of how they help advance the goals in the IOM report is presented.The role of state-based
action coalitions is thoroughly discussed. A detailed and accurate discussion of how they
help advance the goals in the IOM report is presented.State Action Coalition Initiatives
Advancing Nursing Profession20.0Initiatives spearheaded by a state action coalition are
omitted.Only one initiative spearheaded by a state action coalition is presented. The
narrative contains omissions and inaccuracies. How these initiatives advance the nursing
profession are incomplete.Two initiatives spearheaded by a state action coalition are
summarized. How these initiatives advance the nursing profession are generally discussed.
There are some inaccuracies.Two initiatives spearheaded by a state action coalition and
how they advance the nursing profession are discussed.Two initiatives spearheaded by a
state action coalition and how they advance the nursing profession are thoroughly
discussed. The discussion demonstrates a clear understanding of the state action committee
and the role in advancing the nursing profession.Barriers to Advancement20.0Barriers to
advancement that currently exist in the state are omitted. How nursing advocates in the
state overcome barriers is omitted.Barriers to advancement that currently exist in the state
are unclear. How nursing advocates in the state overcome barriers is incomplete.Barriers to
advancement that currently exist in the state are presented. How nursing advocates in the
state overcome barriers is summarized. There are inaccuracies, or more information is
needed.Barriers to advancement that currently exist in the state and how nursing advocates
in the state overcome barriers are described.Barriers to advancement that currently exist in
the state are thoroughly explored and how nursing advocates in the state overcome barriers
are thoroughly described.ORDER NOW FOR ORIGINAL, PLAGIARISM-FREE
PAPERSOrganization, Effectiveness, and Format20.0Thesis Development and
Purpose5.0Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.Thesis is
insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.Thesis is apparent and appropriate to
purpose.Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive
and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.Thesis is comprehensive

3. and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper
clear.Argument Logic and Construction5.0Statement of purpose is not justified by the
conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and
uses noncredible sources.Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable
credibility.Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents
minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the
purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the
thesis.Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident.
There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are
authoritative.Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive
and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.Mechanics of Writing (includes
spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)5.0Surface errors are pervasive enough that
they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence
construction is used.Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.
Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are
present.Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.Prose is
largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence
structures and effective figures of speech are used.Writer is clearly in command of standard,
written, academic English.Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and
assignment)2.0Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely
followed correctly.Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or
mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.Appropriate template is used.
Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.Appropriate template is
fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.All format elements are
correct.Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as
appropriate to assignment and style)3.0Sources are not documented.Documentation of
sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous
formatting errors.Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style,
although some formatting errors may be present.Sources are documented, as appropriate to
assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Discussion: Thesis Development and
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