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journal Order Description We often consider how community health nurses can support vulnerable populations. For this self-reflection, consider what unique assets or perspectives vulnerable populations can provide to nurses. Reflect on how you, as a professional nurse, hope to improve individual and social factors that contribute to vulnerability in populations. What public policies may affect these vulnerable populations? NUR 350 Journal Guidelines and Rubric Journal activities in this course are private be tween students and the instructor . These journal entries will serve as a personal reflection on your knowle dge and experience relating to h ealthcare. Guidelines for Su bmission : When writing journal entries, include evidence - based sources as well as your own reflections on the topic. Use APA formatting for references and in - text citations. Instructor Feedback : This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Stude nts can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions . Critical Elements Exemplar y (100%) Proficient (88%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value Knowledge of Topic M eets “P roficient ” criteria and offers great insight about the topic that is under consideration Clearly articulates what is known about the topic under considerat ion Articulates what is known about the topic under consideration, but lacks clarity and detail of content Does not articulate what is known about the topic under consideration 40 Organization of Subject Matter Meets “P roficient ” criteria and offers kee n insight about content , strengths and weaknesses of the topic , and the conclusions that are drawn Logically organizes the topic , offering relevant commentary on strengths and weakness; draws clear conclusions that are reflective of the topic Organizes t he topic ar ound strengths and weaknesses and draws conclusions , but with a lack of logical presentation and problems with clarity in conclusions Does not organize the topic logically and does not present clear conclusions 25 Use of Evidence - Based Sources Meets “P roficient ” criteria and offers more detail pertaining to the references that are used in the journal entry; APA form atting is correct Provides refere nces from at least two evidence - based sources that are relevant and current to the topic, within th ree years ; u ses correct APA form atting for reference and in - text citations Provides limited references and the sources are not current or relevant to the topic ; AP A form atting contains errors Does not provide evidence - based sources that are relevant and cu rrent to the topic ; n o r eferences are cited and no APA form atting used 25 Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a profe ssional and easy - to - read format Su bmission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, sp elling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Sub mission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas