Agency Synopsis
Identify regulatory agencies that regulate health and the health care system within the
US, create a table listing your 5 regulatory agencies and address the following:
1. Describe the agency, level of regulatory authority (local, state, federal), scope of
regulatory authority, and role within the US healthcare system.
2. Address relevance of the organization or the organization’s authority to the
APRN/DNP graduate.
3. Describe relevance to specialty area, area of practice, or setting of practice. For
an example, mental health.
Submission Requirements:
• In the table, write the 3 criteria above and respond to them.
• The table is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The table is to be complete and thorough. It should include all items indicated in
the assignment.
• Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism with Turnitin.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
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Essay/Paper Rubric
Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings
Po
int
s
Identificati
on of Main
Issues/
Problems
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/
problems.
4 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of
issues/problems.
3 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.
2 pts
Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.
1 pts
/4
pt
s
Analysis
and
Evaluation
of Issues/
Probelms
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
4 pts
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
3 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/
problems.
2 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
1 pts
/4
pt
s
Demonstr
ates a
Conceptu
al
Understan
ding
Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/
problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
4 pts
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
3 pts
Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
2 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
1 pts
/4
pt
s
Use of
Citations
to Course
Readings
and
Additional
Research/
Literature
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
4 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
3 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
2 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
1 pts
/4
pt
s
Choose a submission type
Writing
Mechanic
s and APA
Formattin
g
Guidelines
Full Marks
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA
style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
4 pts
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need
more precision and attention to detail.
3 pts
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics
need more precision and attention to detail.
2 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and
writing mechanics need serious attention.
1 pts
/4
pt
s
