NUR 140 APA/Library Assignment
APA format is the official style used by the American Psychological Association and is commonly used as the required writing format for many sciences including nursing. The MVCC nursing program requires all papers submitted for grading follow this format.
Objectives:
• Students will attend a presentation by Dr. Troy Swanson, Librarian. • Students will demonstrate correct use of APA format for academic writing, with the submission of the attached assignment.
This assignment. Gathering the data in the library after hearing the presentation by Dr. Swanson and putting the assignment together in APA format. Part 1: NUR 140 Library Assignment Spring 2026
- You will find one article regarding culturally competent nursing care. Examples but not limited to, patient teaching in the three domains (Cognitive: 2. Affective: and 3. Psychomotor) and barriers to learning, the need for diverse healthcare teams or focus on one cultural and their specific needs within the community. The article will be cited correctly following current APA guidelines and will be evaluated according to the criteria identified in this assignment. 2. The article: Using the MVCC library article databases, find one evidence-based, nursing profession article that is published in an American nursing journal.
The selected article should:
• Address your topic • Not include a study, large scale literature review or a book review • The article must be at least 3-5 pages in length 3. Write an APA citation for the article 4. Discuss: FACTORS THAT FACILITATE AND or INHIBIT LEARNING Motivation, readiness, psychological factors, literacy level, and or cultural beliefs/value.
Assignment Examples My nursing journal article is: Zeigler, M. & Min, A. (2017). Ostomy management: Nuts and bolts for every nurse’s toolbox. American Nurses Today. 12 (9), 6-11, To find this article I searched Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition database using the advanced search. I used the keywords