Category: Nursing

Develop and record a 10–15 slide audiovisual presentation to introduce staff personnel to the new or upgraded telehealth technology that was the focus of your previous assessments.
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Introduction
Successful deployment of a new health care technology requires that your team be well trained in its use. Nurse leaders have many options to choose from when considering an effective training strategy, among which is the use of Web conferencing technologies, such as webinars, used to deliver training remotely to a geographically dispersed audience.
This assessment provides an opportunity for you to develop a presentation to introduce staff personnel to the new or upgraded telehealth technology that was the focus of your previous assessments.
Preparation
Because a critical goal of your overall training strategy is to orient your staff to new technology, you have decided to develop an orientation webinar to deliver the training remotely using Web conferencing technologies.
To prepare for the assessment, you are encouraged to think about how you might use Web conferencing technologies, such as webinars, to deliver training to nursing staff. You may also want to begin thinking about how you will approach the design of your webinar presentation slides.
In addition, you may wish to:
Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure that you understand the work you will be asked to complete.
Review the Guiding Questions: Staff Training Session [DOCX] Download Guiding Questions: Staff Training Session [DOCX], which includes questions to consider and additional guidance on how to successfully complete the assessment.
Note: As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center’s Writing Support page.
Audiovisual Equipment Setup and Testing
Because you will make a video recording of your presentation, it is a good idea to check that your recording hardware and software are working properly and that you are familiar with their use. You may use Kaltura Media or other technology of your choice for your video recording.
If using Kaltura Media, refer to the Using Kaltura tutorial for directions on recording and uploading your video in the courseroom.
You may use Microsoft PowerPoint or other suitable presentation software to create your slides. If you elect to use an application other than PowerPoint, check with your instructor to avoid potential file compatibility issues.
Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact ****************************** to request accommodations.
Requirements
Develop and record an audiovisual presentation for staff personnel to support the implementation and use of the new or upgraded telehealth technology. Create 10–15 slides to support your presentation, including a title slide and a references slide. Ensure that your presentation includes any guidelines and standards developed by your organization for the specific setting or population.
Complete the Vila Health: Preparing for a Staff Training Session simulation.
The presentation requirements, outlined below, correspond to the grading criteria in the Staff Training Session Scoring Guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. The Guiding Questions: Staff Training Session document, linked above, provides additional considerations that may be helpful in completing your assessment. In addition, be sure to note the requirements below for presentation format and length and for citing supporting evidence.
Describe the purpose and use of the technology.
Explain the potential risks and benefits of the technology.
Identify the requirements for successful deployment of the technology, including appropriate training for providers, patients, and the patients’ families.
Discuss patient confidentiality and privacy safeguards associated with the technology.
Explain how the organization will assess the effectiveness of the technology.
Describe the type of ongoing training and technical support that will be available to the nursing staff.
Support assertions and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.
Develop slides that augment your presentation.
Communicate effectively with staff to support the implementation and use of the technology.
Presentation Format and Length
Remember, you may use Microsoft PowerPoint or other suitable presentation software to create your slides. If you decide to use an application other than PowerPoint, check with your instructor to avoid potential file compatibility issues.
Your slide deck should consist of 10–15 slides, including a title slide and a references slide.
Use the speaker’s notes section of each slide to develop your talking points and cite your sources, as appropriate.
Supporting Evidence
Cite 3–5 credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications to support your presentation.
List your sources on the references slide at the end of your presentation.
Additional Requirements
Upload your audiovisual presentation and attach the presentation slides, with speaker’s notes, to the assessment area. See Using Kaltura for more information about uploading media. You may submit the assessment only once, so be sure that both assessment deliverables are included before submitting your assessment.
Proofread your presentation before you submit it to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it difficult for them to focus on the substance of your presentation.
Portfolio Prompt: You may choose to save your presentation to your ePortfolio.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Evaluate technologies used to gather patient data; inform diagnoses; and enhance care quality, safety, and outcomes.
Describe the purpose and use of a new or upgraded telehealth technology.
Explain the potential risks and benefits of a new or upgraded telehealth technology.
Competency 2: Develop a collaborative technology integration strategy.
Identify the requirements for successful deployment of a new or upgraded telehealth technology, including appropriate training for providers, patients, and the patients’ families.
Competency 3: Develop a strategy for managing technology use that enhances patient care and organizational effectiveness.
Explain how an organization will assess the effectiveness of a new or upgraded telehealth technology.
Describe the type of ongoing training and technical support that will be available to a nursing staff.
Competency 4: Promote effective technology use policies that protect patient confidentiality and privacy.
Address patient confidentiality and privacy safeguards associated with a new or upgraded telehealth technology.
Competency 5: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with applicable organizational, professional, and scholarly standards.
Support assertions and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.
Develop slides that augment a multimedia presentation.
Communicate effectively with staff to support the implementation and use of a new or upgraded telehealth technology.

read all of the requirements before you start and organize your thoughts.
cover all aspects of the topic(s) and address all questions or concerns (use headings to help separate your ideas).
use the grading rubric to guide your work.
use peer-reviewed journal articles to support your stances.
use APA style (7th ed.).
do not plagiarize the work of others (intentionally or unintentionally).
proofread your writing for spelling, grammatical, and other errors.
Keep the above guidelines in mind when responding to your peers. When responding to peers, you can 
agree with the peer, and then summarize what the peer said in your own words.
develop a critical thinking question that requires further discussion, elaboration, or refinement.
answer a question the peer posed to the group.
enhance the discussion and provide additional evidence.
take the discussion to another level or introduce a counterpoint.
disagree (tactfully) by providing specific scholarly evidence.
synthesize two or more previous posts, providing new insight to the topic or concept.
acknowledge how the evidence provided caused you to rethink a position you previously held, or to become more strongly committed to your position 

Competencies
Analyze the evolution of social media standards and practices and how it relates to the potential need for regulation of social media, along with ethical concerns.
Evaluate psychological theories and their insights into the widely varying opinions and attitudes that are expressed through social media.
Compare and contrast new social media marketing trends with more traditional forms of advertising.
Assess the development of societal standards in relation to social media and how this can alter social norms in everyday life.
Integrate the positive and negative effects of social media making global communication easily accessible.
Design a personal plan to use social media to benefit the student both personally and professionally as well as minimize online mistakes and their impact.
Student Success Criteria
View the grading rubric for this deliverable by selecting the “This item is graded with a rubric” link, which is located in the Details & Information pane.
Instructions
Social media use is critical to a dynamic and competitive brand, whether that brand is something you sell, a group home, a non-profit organization, or your self-image. This project will get you thinking about effective ways to shape your social media tools to make the most of your brand, to keep consumers talking and thinking about your brand, and to get interaction from those you seek to sell to or to help. You will take a look at what you post to social media, possible responses or reactions you will receive, as well as use social media trends and society controls to keep your brand meeting your goals.
Your final project should include a plan for the following: how you will utilize a minimum of four social media sites; what your target audience will be; your use of contacts, outreach, and advertising best practices; your posting do’s and don’ts; and explanations of your choices using the sources from the course and others you find.
If you have a real business, brand, or site to work on, you can start by putting the site profiles into the four social media sites you have chosen (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.). Screenshots will work for these that you have really made. If you don’t really have a business or brand, you do not need to create faux profiles. However, you should write the information you would include in your profile for each one.
In summary, your plan should contain:
An introduction to your brand or company
Your social media goals and general goals for the brand
An analysis of the market comparables — similar businesses/nonprofits/brands, including what has been successful and what hasn’t worked for at least 3 good comparable brands
Discussion of societal norms for those comparables. What seem to be the “rules” they follow? Is there open or tacit regulation you’ve noticed? Include how you can expand your influence globally by overcoming potential language and culture barriers.
An analysis of advertising and its necessity along with the type of advertising you would do and why
An outline of the audience you intend to reach and how to reach them. Be sure to take into account the factors that are in play when attempting to reach an audience that includes a wide range of ages (consider generational differences)
A plan for how to use your contacts and add new ones when publicizing and staying connected
A plan for each of four social media sites, including profile information and posting ideas
Analysis of any of the theories you would use – below are the theories previously discussed…
schema/script theory
cultivation theory
agenda-setting theory 
social learning
gratifications theory
A conclusion
Your project lengths will depend on how much depth you put into your analysis of each section, but to give you a general idea, several paragraphs for most of the bullet points is a good length, and should result in a total of around 10 pages. Be sure to use at least 2 credible sources. 
SOURCES SHOULD BE NO OLDER THAN 5 YEARS
APA STYLE WITH URLS AND INTEXT CITATIONS
ACADEMIC – .GOV, .ORG, .EDU, ETC

Submit 1 Mini-SOAP note on a patient that you saw in clinic this week. Submit as a Word Document. See example template below for required format.  
Review the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded. 
Demographic Data 
Patient initial (one initial only), age, and gender must be Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA) compliant. 
Subjective 
Chief Complaint (CC) 
History of Present Illness (HPI) (symptoms) in paragraph format 
Past Medical History (PMH): Current problem-focused and document pertinent information only. 
Current Medications:  
Medication Allergies: 
Social History: For current problem-focused and document only pertinent information only.  
Family History: For current problem-focused and document only pertinent information only.  
Review of Systems (ROS) as appropriate:  
Objective 
Vital signs 
Mental Status Exam 
Physical findings listed by body systems, not paragraph form. 
Patient Health Questionnaires, Screenings, and the results (PHQ-9, GAD 7, suicidal) 
Assessment (Diagnosis/ICD10 Code) 
Include all diagnoses that apply to this visit. 
Include one differential diagnosis. 
Plan 
Dx Plan (lab, x-ray) 
Tx Plan: (meds) 
Pt. Education, including specific medication teaching points.     
Safety Plan        
Referral/Follow-up 

Application of Course Knowledge: Reflect on an experience in which you were directly involved or witnessed incivility in the workplace and answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
Provide a brief synopsis of the situation.  (Short story: I witness a coworker PACU nurse assist an Anesthesiologist with a nerve block procedure. Nurse became annoyed with MD when she was taking extened period of time to complete the procedure. The Nurse began to yell at the MD, requesting that she quickly finish because she had other patients provide care to. MD remained calm and professional completed the procedure. Afterwards  the doctor consulted with me.  MD agreed to report the nurse to management.  *This nurse is frequently known for disrepecting individuals in the  PACU department* ).  
Describe how the situation made you feel. Discuss your response or the response of others involved. 
What were the consequences of this situation? Provide an example of how this affected the work environment and outcomes.  
How could the situation have been prevented? Discuss evidence-based strategies to support a healthy work environment. 
Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations:
Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.

I need a case study written on a female 3 year old pediatric patient who’s presented to the ER with signs and symptoms of CHD/ KAWASAKI disease. Instructions of the layout is shown in the word document below . Must answer all questions in the word document and list response for each bullet point . Must have Microsoft word for layout to display properly . 

Health care organizations and professionals strive to create safe environments for
patients; however, due to the complexity of the health care system, maintaining safety
can be a challenge. Since nurses comprise the largest group of health care professionals,
a great deal of responsibility falls in the hands of practicing nurses. Quality improvement
(QI) measures and safety improvement plans are effective interventions to reduce
medical errors and sentinel events such as medication errors, falls, infections, and deaths.
A 2000 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report indicated that almost one million people are
harmed annually in the United States, (Kohn et al., 2000) and 210,000–440,000 die as a
result of medical errors (Allen, 2013).
The role of the baccalaureate nurse includes identifying and explaining specific patient
risk factors, incorporating evidence-based solutions to improving patient safety and
coordinating care. A solid foundation of knowledge and understanding of safety
organizations such as Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), the Institute of
Medicine (IOM), and The Joint Commission and its National Patient Safety Goals
(NPSGs) program is vital to practicing nurses with regard to providing and promoting
safe and effective patient care.
You are encouraged to complete the Identifying Safety Risks and Solutions activity. This
activity offers an opportunity to review a case study and practice identifying safety risks
and possible solutions. We have found that learners who complete course activities and
review resources are more successful with first submissions. Completing course
activities is also a way to demonstrate course engagement.
References
Allen, M. (2013). How many die from medical mistakes in U.S. hospitals?
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/09/20/224507654/how-many-die-
from-medical-mistakes-in-u-s-hospitals.
Kohn, L. T., Corrigan, J., & Donaldson, M. S. (Eds.). (2000). To err is human: Building a safer
health system. National Academy Press
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs): Healthcare-Associated Infections,
commonly referred to as HAIs, are infections that patients acquire while receiving
treatment for other conditions within a healthcare setting. These infections can occur in
any healthcare setting, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. Understanding the
significance of HAIs is crucial for nursing students for the following reasons:
Patient Morbidity and Mortality: HAIs can lead to severe health complications.
Depending on the type of infection and the patient’s underlying health conditions,
HAIs can result in prolonged illness, the need for intensive treatments, or even
death. For instance, sepsis, which can arise from an HAI, is a life-threatening
condition that requires immediate intervention.
Extended Hospital Stays: Patients with HAIs often require extended hospital
stays for additional treatments, such as antibiotics or surgeries. This not only
increases the patient’s risk of acquiring other complications but also adds to their
emotional and psychological stress.
Increased Healthcare Costs: The extended hospital stays, additional
treatments, and interventions associated with HAIs result in significant financial
burdens. These costs are borne by healthcare systems, insurance providers, and
often, the patients themselves.
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Antibiotic Resistance: The overuse or misuse of antibiotics to treat HAIs can
lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. These
“superbugs” are harder to treat and can spread to other patients, posing a
significant public health threat.
Emotional and Psychological Impact: Acquiring an infection while seeking
treatment for another condition can be distressing for patients. They may feel
betrayed by the very system they trusted to heal them. This can lead to feelings
of anxiety, fear, and mistrust towards healthcare providers.
Reputation and Trust: Just as with falls, repeated incidents of HAIs can impact
the reputation of a healthcare facility. High rates of HAIs can lead to decreased
public trust and potential legal implications.
Regulatory Implications: Healthcare facilities are held to strict standards by
regulatory and accrediting bodies. High rates of HAIs can result in penalties,
increased inspections, and challenges in maintaining accreditation.
For this assessment, you will analyze a safety quality issue in a health care setting and
identify a quality improvement (QI) initiative.
Be sure that your plan addresses the following, which corresponds to the grading criteria
in the scoring guide. Please study the scoring guide carefully so that you know what is
needed for a distinguished score.
• Explain factors leading to a specific patient-safety risk in a health care setting.
• Explain evidence-based and best-practice solutions to improve patient safety and
reduce costs.
• Explain how nurses can help coordinate care to increase patient safety and reduce
costs.
• Identify stakeholders with whom nurses would coordinate to drive safety
enhancements with a specific safety quality issue.
• Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional, with correct
grammar and spelling, using current APA style.
• Length of submission: 3–5 pages, plus title and reference pages.
• Number of references: Cite a minimum of 4 sources of scholarly or professional
evidence that support your findings and considerations. Resources should be no
more than 5 years old.
• APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA
style.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the
course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
• Competency 1: Analyze the elements of a successful quality improvement initiative.
o Explain evidence-based and best-practice solutions to improve patient safety and
reduce costs.
• Competency 2: Analyze factors that lead to patient safety risks.
o Explain factors leading to a specific patient-safety risk in a health care setting.
• Competency 4: Explain the nurse’s role in coordinating care to enhance quality and
reduce costs.
o Explain how nurses can help coordinate care to increase patient safety and reduce
costs.
o Identify stakeholders with whom nurses would coordinate to drive safety
enhancements with a specific safety quality issue.
• Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly, evidence-based strategies to
communicate in a manner that supports safe and effective patient care.
o Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors
in grammar or punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
o Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless
adherence to APA format.

Assignment 3: Research Designs, Conceptual/Theoretical Frameworks, and Collection of Data Assignment – Due Sunday, June 16
Overview
As a novice reader of research, it is important to note the quality of studies you read as well as the authority and credibility of the resource for the information. When studies are published in peer-reviewed journals or on authoritative websites, readers can assume that the information was reviewed and/or critiqued by the journal’s editorial board and specialized healthcare reviewers.
Another step in the research process is identifying the theoretical or conceptual framework to guide the study. Every study has a framework, but not every study is based on a theory or model (Polit & Beck, 2018). If the theoretical or conceptual framework was not a major component of the focus of the study, the researchers may not mention the framework that guided the study in the published article. Yet, when critiquing a study, readers need to be able to identify the theory, if addressed by the researchers of the study. 
Authors of research studies collect data based on the research design. Quantitative data are collected for experimental and non-experimental research designs. Examples of experimental studies are randomized control trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies. Examples of non-experimental studies are descriptive or correlational designs. Qualitative data are collected for studies based on human experience and have no measurements or statistics, but words are used to describe the themes of findings from the data. Examples of qualitative studies are phenomenological, historical, and ethnographic studies.
A systematic review is a structured and focused review of all research on a specific topic where the researchers search and analyze data from other researchers’ studies. Systematic reviews may be conducted alone or with a meta-analysis where each individual study in the systematic review is considered to be data and statistically analyzed. The sample in a systematic review and meta-analysis is the number of research studies included in the review. Review all resources in this module.
Assignment #3 Directions  
Select a new research study focused on your PICO question. If you already identified 3 research studies for your EBP Project, you do not need to select any more studies. 
Save a PDF copy of the study in this assignment, upload,  and reference the study in the correct APA format. 
Remember to follow the grading rubric and answer all questions. 

This is a self-reflection activity that requires you to consider what you have learned in this module. Please upload your response to the following question:
Question: As a nurse, caring for people who have neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease creates many challenges. It is often progressive and devastating for the family and caregivers. How can the nurse provide support and guidance for the family while maintaining realistic expectations for the client? 

Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is intended to allow the student to show evidence of achievement of the following course objective: Explain how the advanced practice nurse applies and integrates broad, organizational, client-centered, and culturally appropriate concepts in the planning, delivery, management, and evaluation of evidence-based clinical prevention and population care and services to individuals, families, and aggregated/identified populations. The Concept Map assignments are a progressive learning activity that builds with each assignment. Each week you will be taking steps to create a personal nursing concept map and relating it to a nursing theory of your choice. This will then be used, along with a systems theory, in your final paper assignment. Some weekly assignments will ask you to submit a rough draft of your concept map work to show your progress and keep you on track. In week 9, you will post your concept map with a brief explanation to the discussion board for peer review. The final Concept Map will be submitted along with your Final Paper. The final paper is a combination of the concept map assignment you complete during the course. Description: For this week’s Concept Map paper, you will be focusing on concepts and NOT a theory. Before starting the assignment, please watch this video:
Also, refer to this list of conceptsDownload this list of concepts to help you get started.
(Please note that while this document contains a list of possible concepts that can be used for this assignment, some concepts are not appropriate for this assignment. It is just meant to help “kick-start” your creativity) Also review Nursing Theory and Philosophy: Terms & Concepts Guide! Download Nursing Theory and Philosophy: Terms & Concepts Guide! Students will write a 1 to 2-page paper responding to written prompts. Week 2 prompts: Discuss personal values and beliefs of nursing. Discuss your assumptions about nursing, clients, and the world in general. Consider how your philosophical beliefs influence your practice.
Compile a list of concepts that you engage in during your practice.
Begin a list of concepts. Decide which concepts ‘‘rise up’’ as priorities in your nursing practice.
Explore why particular concepts emerge as ‘‘essential,’’ while others seem ‘‘secondary.’’
Select 1 concept to be used for the concept map. Requirements: This assignment needs to be submitted following APA format (title page, headings, reference page, etc.). Citations from References that are synthesized from the assigned article, course text, evidence-based and peer-reviewed research articles, and other credible sources are required. A minimum of 3 resources are used. References must be current within 5 years. This assignment will be submitted below through Canvas and automatically run through TurnItIn. Course faculty monitor for the compliance of citations with Turnitin evaluation of the assignment during the course session.Please click here for more information on TurnItIn NOTE: Evidence of plagiarism will result in a score of 0 for this assignment. Repeat offenses of plagiarism will result in more significant repercussions per the South College student handbook. Evaluation: The following rubric will be used to score this assignment. Week 3
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is intended to allow the student to show evidence of achievement of the following course objectives: Examine how the advanced practice nurse integrates scientific findings from nursing, biopsychosocial fields, genetics, public health, quality improvement, and organizational sciences for the continual improvement of nursing care across diverse settings. Explain how the advanced practice nurse applies and integrates broad, organizational, client-centered, and culturally appropriate concepts in the planning, delivery, management, and evaluation of evidence-based clinical prevention and population care and services to individuals, families, and aggregated/identified populations. Critique nursing conceptual models and theories and their impact on advanced practice nursing Description: This week you will be building upon the previous Concept Map assignment. The goal is to eventually develop a concept map – translating practice knowledge into conceptual language that is then represented visually. (Please see an example of a finished concept map below for reference) This week, follow the prompts and submit a 1-2 page paper showing your progression toward the final concept map. Discuss how the selected concept is used in nursing (eg, practice, research, theory focus). Discuss how nursing goals are achieved related to the concept. Discuss the knowledge you have and the knowledge you may need to achieve those goals.Consider how you view the concept. Is it a property or a process? Is it a process or outcome? Begin to sketch out a visual representation of the concept. Discuss the nurse’s role in its management. Requirements: This assignment needs to be submitted following APA format (title page, headings, reference page, etc.). Citations from References that are synthesized from the assigned article, course text, evidence-based and peer-reviewed research articles, and other credible sources are required. A minimum of 3 resources are used. References must be current within 5 years. This assignment will be submitted below through Canvas and automatically run through TurnItIn. Course faculty monitor for the compliance of citations with Turnitin evaluation of the assignment during the course session. Please click here for more information on TurnItIn NOTE: Evidence of plagiarism will result in a score of 0 for this assignment. Repeat offenses of plagiarism will result in more significant repercussions per the South College student handbook. Evaluation: The following rubric will be used to score this assignment. Rubric
Concept Map Week 4 Rubric (1)
Concept Map Week 4 Rubric (1)
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent KnowledgeDiscuss how the selected concept is used in nursing (e.g., practice, research, theory focus).
Discuss how nursing goals are achieved related to the concept.
Discuss knowledge you have and knowledge you may need to achieve those goals
Discuss the nurse’s role in its management.
50 ptsExcellent Work
50 Points -Follows all requirements for the assignment. -Conveys well-rounded knowledge of the topic. -Excels in fully presenting what is known about the topic. – All prompts are answered and thoroughly discussed. Discuss how the selected concept is used in nursing (eg, practice, research, theory focus); Discuss how nursing goals are achieved related to the concept; Discuss knowledge you have and knowledge you may need to achieve those goals; Discuss the nurse’s role in its management. – Information is accurate, with supporting evidence (see additional resources requirement). Opinion is stated as such.
40 ptsMeets Expectations
-Follows all requirements for the assignment. -Major points of topic are mostly covered in the required assignment areas. – Majority of the questions are answered and thoroughly discussed (minimum of 3 prompts fully answered)
25 ptsNeeds Improvement
-Knowledge of topic is partially covered. -Key information is missing from 2 or more assignment areas. – Some of the prompts are answered and thoroughly discussed (minimum of 2 prompts fully answered)
0 ptsNot Acceptable
-Knowledge of topic is general and does not cover all the required assignment areas. – Many prompts or questions are left unanswered. No supporting evidence to distinguish factual information from opinion
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFlow of Content
10 ptsExcellent Work
-Well-organized. -Information flows in logical and interesting sequence. -Easy to read, follow, and understand throughout. -Captures the reader’s attention.
8 ptsMeets Expectations
-Organized. -Information flows in logical and interesting sequence. -Easy to read, follow, and understand through most of presentation.
4 ptsNeeds Improvement
-Organization, sequence, and flow of presentation are difficult to follow at times. -Information is difficult to read or understand in a few areas.
0 ptsNot Acceptable
-Paper is not well organized. -Information is difficult to read, understand, and follow throughout most of the paper.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity, Critical Thinking
10 ptsExcellent Work
-Concisely explains the topic. – Consistently analyzes information, offers insight, and draws conclusions. -Excels in presentation of ideas. -Scholarly work.
8 ptsMeets Expectations
-Explains the topic. -Presents information about the topic. -Some analysis, insight, and conclusions offered. -Scholarly work.
4 ptsNeeds Improvement
-Major aspects of the topic are presented, but content lacks insight and analysis.
0 ptsNot Acceptable
-Information is basic. -Major aspects of the topic are missing or inadequate. -Lacks insight, analysis, and conclusions. -Reader gains little understanding of the topic.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConcept appropriate for nursing practice
15 ptsExcellent Work
Concept is appropriate for nursing practice
8 ptsMeets Expectations
Concept is partially appropriate for nursing practice and selected nursing theory
0 ptsNot Acceptable
Concept is NOT appropriate for nursing practice
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Composition (Spelling, Grammar, Sentence Structure)
5 ptsExcellent Work
-An occasional error may occur, but writing, grammar, spelling, transitions, readability, and sentence structure are essentially error free.
4 ptsMeets Expectations
-Some minor errors (1-3 errors) may occur with spelling, grammar, transitions, and sentence structure but are not consistent throughout. -Errors do not interfere with the readability or comprehension of information.
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
-Frequent errors (4-5 errors) occur with spelling, grammar, transitions, sentence structure, and readability throughout.
0 ptsNot Acceptable
-Numerous errors (>6 errors) occur with spelling, grammar, transitions, and sentence structure, throughout, which make it very difficult to read and understand the information presented.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
5 ptsExcellent Work
-Information gathered from a variety of nursing journals and nursing and/or medical organization websites. – Using at least 3 resources—-Utilize additional resources to support or disprove the concepts presented.
4 ptsMeets Expectations
-Information gathered from a variety of relevant sources. – Using 2 resources—-Utilize additional resources to support or disprove the concepts presented.
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
-Information gathered from a variety of relevant sources. (Not all are professional sites). – Using 1 resource—-Utilize additional resources to support or disprove the concepts presented.
0 ptsNot Acceptable
-Not all references are appropriate, not from scholarly sources. – Uses no additional resources to support or disprove the concepts presented
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
5 ptsExcellent Work
-An occasional error may occur, but the paper is essentially error-free, following APA format in the body of the paper and reference page.
4 ptsMeets Expectations
-Some minor errors (1-3 errors) may occur with APA format, but errors are not consistent throughout the paper.
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
-Frequent errors (4-5 errors) occur with APA format throughout the paper.
0 ptsNot Acceptable
-Numerous errors (>6 errors) occur with APA format consistently throughout the paper, indicating that little effort was placed on understanding the format guidelines.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
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