NR524 Curriculum Development Weeks 2 Assignment

NR524 Curriculum Development

Week 2 Assignment  

Mission Statement Paper

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to (a) develop a mission statement, (b) identify consistency between the program mission statement and the parent institution, (c) identify collaborative input from classmates in the development of a mission, and (d) demonstrate skills in the development and articulation of ideas in a scholarly manner. Download the guidelines and rubric using the link below.

Mission Paper Guidelines and RubricPreview the document

Students are given the opportunity to request an extension on assignments for emergent situations. Supporting documentation must be submitted to the assigned faculty. If the student’s request is not approved, the assignment is graded and a late penalty is applied as follows:

Monday = 10% of total possible point reduction

Tuesday = 20% of total possible point reduction

Wednesday = 30% of total possible point reduction

If the student’s request is approved, the student will be informed of the revised due date. Should the student fail to meet the revised due date, the assignment is graded and a late penalty is applied as follows:

Monday = 10% of total possible point reduction

Tuesday = 20% of total possible point reduction

Wednesday = 30% of total possible point reduction

Total Points Possible: 125

Requirements

Assignment Criteria for the Paper

Mission statement reflects original work of the student.

Mission statement reflects uniqueness of the nursing program and is congruent with the mission statement of the parent institution.

Mission statement is clear, concise, and succinct and includes teaching and service.

Changes to the initial mission statement are identified, based on peer collaboration.

There is a minimum of two scholarly references related to mission statement development.

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, references, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing and APA format as expressed in the current edition.

An introduction and conclusion are required in the paper.