(1) Exploring the BON site
(2) Research why states are having a shortage of nurses 70
What are the categories in the BON and purpose 20
Name 2 categories of interest, and discuss 20
Research and pick 2 EBP articles on the nursing shortage and discuss each article 20
Student will provide a solution to the nursing shortage other than pay 10
Reference in APA format - 10
Author’s Name 2
Date of Publication 2
Title of Article 2
Title of Journal 2
Volume and Issue Number of Journal, pages. doi 2
Paper in APA format- 10
Title Page in APA 2
Page Number (no last name required) 2
Citing articles correctly in paper 3
Reference page in APA 3
At least a minimum of 500 words (excluding title page) 10
Less than 500 words. -10
Overall Assignment Grade 100
Assignment:
(1) Using the web, go to www.ncsbn.org. Explore the headings such as NCLEX & other exams, nursing regulation, policy & government, research, resources, news and membership. Pick 2 areas of interest to you, explain their purpose and discuss what sparked your interest that you didn’t know previously.
(2) Using the library database or a nursing site, locate 2 scholarly journal article, ≤ 5 years (be sure to provide an APA reference page and citation within the paper for the article so that it can be located by the instructor). APA reference in 7th edition which is most current. Our library site for APA is provided here: https://guides.nfc.edu/apa-mla