Choose a manipulative/body-based therapy that is realistic to your practice. The text has many from which to choose. Make sure to choose an interesting one so that you can enjoy this assignment!

Part I

1. Review the assignment rubric and resources below.

2. Choose a manipulative/body-based therapy that is realistic to your practice. The text has many from which to choose. Make sure to choose an interesting one so that you can enjoy this assignment!

3. Search the literature to find at least two scholarly articles in which the chosen therapy has been and/or can be integrated into nursing practice. If you can narrow this to your area, great! If not, general nursing practice is acceptable, and then you can be creative in how you can integrate it into your area of practice. A minimum of TWO scholarly articles (or published peer-reviewed journal articles) is required. More are welcome. The Randall Library is available to you online and is a great resource! If you need help, feel free to reach out to the instructor. Remember, you are supporting your work with these articles, not describing or discussing the actual article/study.

4. Write a 2~3-page paper outlining your manipulative/body-based therapy of interest. Include level headings and discuss:

A. Introduction to the therapy of choice.

B. Definition of the therapy and uses in nursing practice.

C. Comparison of two types of techniques used in the chosen therapy: [Example] Massage therapy includes effleurage and aromatherapy massage, or light touch massage.

D. Discussion of how you can use these in your area of nursing practice.

E. Conclusion and references in APA 7^th edition format.

I. Cite references where appropriate, avoiding quotations unless necessary.

II. All evidence should be within the last 5 years. Older evidence can be used if it is original research, but a minimum of 2 scholarly articles is required.

Part II

At this point, you know and understand how to use this therapy in practice and have a good idea of what the literature says. You have a plan for using this therapy in your practice area, so now you will determine what regulatory body you need to obtain certification from. You will use your favorite search engine to choose the path to becoming certified and integrating this into practice.

1. Search the internet to determine if there is a certification for the type of therapy you have researched. What are the education and training requirements? Are there levels of certification? If no certification, what type of training is available?

2. Create a summary chart (1/2~1 page) comparing the requirements of two training programs, or certification bodies (if applicable) offering training/certification for this therapy.

3. Write a 1/2~1-page Discussion including

A. Student opinion (written professionally) of whether considering certification is important when recommending the use of manipulative/body-based therapies for patients. Why or why not? Be specific and provide examples.

B. A brief plan of action for integrating this manipulative/body-based therapy into your practice. Will you get certified? Will you take training and develop a new skill to promote holistic nursing care? Why or why not?

Upload ONE document The paper document must include the following four components in the specified order: (1) Cover page, (2) Part I paper, (3) Reference page combining both Part I and II references as a separate page following the conclusion, and (4) Part II addendum or appendix, which is separate and placed after the reference page.

Integrating Therapies into Practice (2)
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Description, Uses, and Comparison	8 to >7.2 pts Excellent A description of the chosen therapy, its uses, and a comparison between two types is comprehensively addressed with support from the literature. 7.2 to >6.4 pts Satisfactory A description of the chosen therapy, its uses, and a comparison between two types is adequately addressed with support from the literature. 6.4 to >5.6 pts Needs Improvement A description of the chosen therapy, its uses, and a comparison between two types is minimally addressed or one topic is not addressed or there is minimal support from the literature. 5.6 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory No description of the chosen therapy, its uses, or a comparison between two types is included or only one topic is addressed or there is no support from the literature.	8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Potential for Practice	3 to >2.7 pts Excellent How the therapy is used or could be used in student’s nursing practice is comprehensively discussed. 2.7 to >2.4 pts Satisfactory How the therapy is used or could be used in student’s nursing practice is adequately discussed. 2.4 to >2.1 pts Needs Improvement How the therapy is used or could be used in student’s nursing practice is minimally discussed. 2.1 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory How the therapy is used or could be used in student’s nursing practice is not discussed.	3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Certification or Training for Therapy	4 to >3.6 pts Excellent Identification and comprehensive description of certification requirements or thorough comparisons of two education/training programs (if no certifying body exists), with a detailed and concrete summary chart included. 3.6 to >3.0 pts Satisfactory Identification of the certifying body, adequate description of certification requirements or sufficient comparisons of two education/training programs (if no certifying body exists), with a summary chart including key information. 3 to >2.4 pts Needs Improvement Identification of the certifying body, minimal description of certification requirements or limited comparison of two training programs (if no certifying body exists), with a partially completed summary chart. 2.4 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Not including identification of the certifying body, description of certification requirements, or comparison of training programs for this therapy; no summary chart provided.	4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Consideration of Certification	2 to >1.8 pts Excellent Opinion of consideration of certification for patient referrals is discussed in detail with reasons for student’s view clearly delineated. 1.8 to >1.6 pts Satisfactory Opinion of consideration of certification for patient referrals is adequately discussed with reasons for student’s view included. 1.6 to >1.4 pts Needs Improvement Opinion of consideration of certification for patient referrals is minimally discussed or reasons for student’s view not clearly delineated. 1.4 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Opinion of consideration of certification for patient referrals is not discussed in or reasons for student’s view are not included.	2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA 7th Edition	2 pts Excellent Included 2 peer-reviewed journal articles. Uses only scholarly sources. APA formatting on the title page and with citations and references is correctly used throughout the assignment 1.5 pts Satisfactory Includes 2 peer-reviewed journal articles. Uses only scholarly sources. APA formatting on the title page and with citations and references is correctly used with few errors throughout the assignment. 1 pts Needs Improvement Includes 1 peer-reviewed article OR includes references from non-scholarly sources OR the title page with mostly incorrect information/format OR most references and citations not in correct APA format. 0 pts Unsatisfactory Does not include peer-reviewed articles OR no cover page OR no APA citations and references used.	2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization and Length	1 pts Excellent Information is presented in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence. The length of assignment is 2 – 3 pages (part I) and 1-2 pages (part II). 0.85 pts Satisfactory Information is presented in a somewhat logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence. The length of assignment is 2-3 pages (part I) and 1-2 pages (part II). 0.5 pts Needs Improvement Information lacks clarity as to meaning and relevance to the topic OR the length of the assignment is less than 2 pages (part I) and/or 1 page (part II). 0 pts Unsatisfactory Information is poorly presented and lacks relevance to the topic OR the length of the assignment is less than 1.5 pages (part I) and/or 0.5 pages (part II).	1 pts

Integrating Therapies
into Practice (2)

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked
to a Learning Outcome Description, Uses, and
Comparison

8 to >7.2 pts Excellent A description of the chosen therapy, its uses, and a
comparison between two types is comprehensively addressed with support from
the literature.

7.2 to >6.4 pts Satisfactory A description of the chosen therapy, its uses, and a
comparison between two types is adequately addressed with support from the
literature.

6.4 to >5.6 pts Needs Improvement A description of the chosen therapy, its uses, and a
comparison between two types is minimally addressed or one topic is not
addressed or there is minimal support from the literature.

5.6 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory No description of the chosen therapy, its uses, or a
comparison between two types is included or only one topic is addressed or
there is no support from the literature.

8 pts

This criterion is linked
to a Learning Outcome Potential for Practice

3 to >2.7 pts Excellent How the therapy is used or could be used in student’s
nursing practice is comprehensively discussed.

2.7 to >2.4 pts Satisfactory How the therapy is used or could be used in student’s
nursing practice is adequately discussed.

2.4 to >2.1 pts Needs Improvement How the therapy is used or could be used in student’s
nursing practice is minimally discussed.

2.1 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory How the therapy is used or could be used in student’s
nursing practice is not discussed.

3 pts

This criterion is linked
to a Learning Outcome Certification or
Training for Therapy

4 to >3.6 pts Excellent Identification and comprehensive description of
certification requirements or thorough comparisons of two education/training
programs (if no certifying body exists), with a detailed and concrete summary
chart included.

3.6 to >3.0 pts Satisfactory Identification of the certifying body, adequate
description of certification requirements or sufficient comparisons of two
education/training programs (if no certifying body exists), with a summary
chart including key information.

3 to >2.4 pts Needs Improvement Identification of the certifying body, minimal
description of certification requirements or limited comparison of two
training programs (if no certifying body exists), with a partially completed
summary chart.

2.4 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Not including identification of the certifying body,
description of certification requirements, or comparison of training programs
for this therapy; no summary chart provided.

4 pts

This criterion is linked
to a Learning Outcome Consideration of
Certification

2 to >1.8 pts Excellent Opinion of consideration of certification for patient
referrals is discussed in detail with reasons for student’s view clearly
delineated.

1.8 to >1.6 pts Satisfactory Opinion of consideration of certification for patient
referrals is adequately discussed with reasons for student’s view included.

1.6 to >1.4 pts Needs Improvement Opinion of consideration of certification for patient
referrals is minimally discussed or reasons for student’s view not clearly
delineated.

1.4 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Opinion of consideration of certification for patient
referrals is not discussed in or reasons for student’s view are not included.

2 pts

This criterion is linked
to a Learning Outcome APA 7th Edition

2 pts Excellent Included
2 peer-reviewed journal articles. Uses only scholarly sources. APA formatting
on the title page and with citations and references is correctly used throughout
the assignment

1.5 pts Satisfactory Includes 2 peer-reviewed journal articles. Uses only
scholarly sources. APA formatting on the title page and with citations and
references is correctly used with few errors throughout the assignment.

1 pts Needs Improvement Includes 1 peer-reviewed article OR includes references
from non-scholarly sources OR the title page with mostly incorrect
information/format OR most references and citations not in correct APA
format.

0 pts Unsatisfactory Does not include peer-reviewed articles OR no cover page
OR no APA citations and references used.

2 pts

This criterion is linked
to a Learning Outcome Organization and
Length

1 pts Excellent Information
is presented in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence. The
length of assignment is 2 – 3 pages (part I) and 1-2 pages (part II).

0.85 pts Satisfactory Information is presented in a somewhat logical,
meaningful, and understandable sequence. The length of assignment is 2-3
pages (part I) and 1-2 pages (part II).

0.5 pts Needs Improvement Information lacks clarity as to meaning and relevance to
the topic OR the length of the assignment is less than 2 pages (part I)
and/or 1 page (part II).

0 pts Unsatisfactory Information is poorly presented and lacks relevance to
the topic OR the length of the assignment is less than 1.5 pages (part I)
and/or 0.5 pages (part II).

1 pts

Total Points: 20