Discusses the role of the Practical Nurse with minor gaps in depth or relevance. 9-19 points: Provides a basic discussion but lacks examples or depth. 1-8 points: Minimally addresses the role with limited understanding or clarity.

Assignment Instructions PRN1253 Individual Written Assignment (225 points) Individual APA Paper (225 pts) See PRN1253 Individual APA Writing Assignment & Group PPT Presentation Guidelines. Assignment Instructions: Construct an APA-formatted paper. Include at a minimum the use of Level 1 & Level 2 headings. Interpret and analyze the following bolded topics and subtopics (required) to guide the flow of discussion in your paper: Discuss 4 foundations of gerontological nursing Discuss the role of the Practical Nurse in supporting functional, physical, and mental wellness in older adults Identify 3 common communication barriers for the older adult client Identify legal and ethical responsibilities for reporting mistreatment of the older adult client Choose one of the following clients cared for in this course (Julia Morales and Lucy Grey; Martha Tass; Henry Williams; or Sue Maw) and discuss nursing interventions that were used (or should have been used) to assist the client in achieving therapeutic goals based on environment, availability of community resources, and personal choice Discuss ways the LPN can monitor client response to interventions provided to minimize risk and promote quality and safety Conclusion What conclusions did you draw from exploration of this topic? Use course content, your textbooks, professional journal articles, and professional websites as references for your work. (A minimum of 5 professional references with at least 3-5 nursing journal articles required.) Submit your assignment electronically in the designated location. Grading Rubric for Individual Written Assignment (225 points) APA Formatting and Structure (23 points) 23 points: Fully adheres to APA formatting with no errors, including a title page, headers, in-text citations, references, and correct use of Level 1 & Level 2 headings. 18-22 points: Mostly follows APA format with only minor errors in citations, references, or headings. 9-17 points: Attempts APA formatting but contains noticeable errors in citations, references, or headings. 1-8 points: Limited adherence to APA formatting, with significant structural issues. 0 points: APA format is not followed. Foundations of Gerontological Nursing (38 points) 38 points: Thoroughly discusses 4 foundations of gerontological nursing with clear insights, depth, and relevant examples. 28-37 points: Discusses 4 foundations with minor gaps in detail or analysis, generally demonstrating understanding. 14-27 points: Provides basic discussion of the foundations but lacks depth, examples, or clarity in analysis. 1-13 points: Minimally addresses the foundations with limited understanding or detail. 0 points: Does not discuss foundations of gerontological nursing. Role of the Practical Nurse in Supporting Wellness in Older Adults (28 points) 28 points: Clearly describes the role of the Practical Nurse in supporting functional, physical, and mental wellness in older adults, with detailed examples and relevance. 20-27 points: Discusses the role of the Practical Nurse with minor gaps in depth or relevance. 9-19 points: Provides a basic discussion but lacks examples or depth. 1-8 points: Minimally addresses the role with limited understanding or clarity. 0 points: Does not discuss the role of the Practical Nurse in supporting wellness. Common Communication Barriers for Older Adult Clients (23 points) 23 points: Identifies and explains 3 common communication barriers for older adult clients, providing relevant examples and demonstrating understanding. 18-22 points: Identifies 3 barriers with minor gaps in detail or explanation. 9-17 points: Provides a basic description of barriers but lacks examples or depth. 1-8 points: Minimally addresses communication barriers with limited clarity. 0 points: Does not identify communication barriers. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities for Reporting Mistreatment (23 points) 23 points: Clearly identifies legal and ethical responsibilities for reporting mistreatment of older adults, demonstrating understanding with relevant examples. 18-22 points: Discusses responsibilities with minor gaps in detail or examples. 9-17 points: Provides a basic discussion but lacks depth or clarity. 1-8 points: Minimally addresses responsibilities with limited understanding. 0 points: Does not discuss legal or ethical responsibilities. Nursing Interventions for Selected Client (38 points) 38 points: Thoroughly discusses nursing interventions for the selected client, with detailed explanations of how interventions support therapeutic goals based on environment, community resources, and client choice. 28-37 points: Discusses interventions with minor gaps in depth or specificity. 14-27 points: Provides a basic discussion of interventions but lacks examples or detail. 1-13 points: Minimally addresses interventions with limited understanding or clarity. 0 points: Does not discuss nursing interventions for the selected client. Monitoring Client Response to Interventions (20 points) 20 points: Clearly describes how the LPN can monitor client response to interventions to minimize risk and promote quality and safety, with specific examples. 15-19 points: Describes monitoring with minor gaps in detail or examples. 10-14 points: Provides a basic discussion of monitoring but lacks depth or specificity. 1-9 points: Minimally addresses monitoring, with limited understanding. 0 points: Does not discuss monitoring client response. Conclusion (10 points) 10 points: Provides a thoughtful and well-supported conclusion that clearly summarizes the insights and conclusions drawn from the exploration of the topic. 7-9 points: Concludes with a summary that generally reflects the topic’s insights but lacks minor depth. 4-6 points: Provides a basic conclusion but lacks depth or clear connection to the topic. 1-3 points: Minimally concludes the paper with limited relevance. 0 points: No conclusion provided. Overall Clarity, Organization, and Grammar (22 points) 22 points: The paper is well-organized, clearly written, and free from grammar and spelling errors, enhancing readability. 17-21 points: Generally clear and organized, with only minor grammar or spelling errors. 9-16 points: Contains noticeable errors in grammar or organization, affecting readability. 1-8 points: Lacks organization, with frequent grammar or spelling errors. 0 points: The paper lacks clarity and organization, with numerous errors.