Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
Identify and briefly describe a nursing or interprofessional theory that may be used in advanced nursing practice.
Explain the relevance of the theory to your intended practice specialty (Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP).
Describe a current healthcare issue, societal need, or practice problem.
Analyze how the theory you selected could be applied to address the problem.
NR581NP W3 Discussion Rubric
NR581NP W3 Discussion Rubric Total 50 points
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Application of Knowledge
4 Required Criteria
Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail:
1. Identify and briefly describe a nursing or interprofessional theory that may be used in advanced nursing practice.
2. Explain the relevance of the theory to your intended practice specialty
3. Describe a current healthcare issue, societal need, or practice problem.
4. Analyze how the theory you selected could be applied to address the problem.
20 pts
Excellent
All requirements met.
18 pts
Very Good
3 requirements met.
17 pts
Satisfactory
2 requirement met.
10 pts
Needs Improvement
1 requirement met.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No requirements met.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Evidence
5 Required Criteria
Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations:
1. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
2. Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
3. Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
4. Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
5. Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations
12 pts
Excellent
All requirements met.
11 pts
Very Good
4 requirements met.
10 pts
Satisfactory
3 requirements met.
6 pts
Needs Improvement
1-2 requirements met.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No requirements met.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngagement in Meaningful Dialogue
3 Required Criteria
Engage peers and faculty by asking questions, offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice:
1. Respond to at least one peer.
2. Respond to at least one faculty post.
3. Communicate using respectful, collegial language and terminology appropriate to advanced nursing practice.
13 pts
Excellent
All requirements met.
11 pts
Satisfactory
2 requirements met.
7 pts
Needs Improvement
One requirement met.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No requirements met.
13 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism in Communication
Communicates with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
2.5 pts
Excellent
0–1 errors.
2 pts
Very Good
2–3 errors.
1.5 pts
Satisfactory
4-5 errors.
1 pts
Needs Improvement
6-7 errors.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than 7 errors.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference Citation
Uses current APA format to format citations and references and is free of errors.
2.5 pts
Excellent
0-1 errors.
2 pts
Very Good
2 errors.
1.5 pts
Satisfactory
3-4 errors.
1 pts
Needs Improvement
5-6 errors.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than 6 errors.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion Late Penalty Deduction
A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59 pm MT on Sunday (i.e., the student will receive an automatic 0).
0 pts
5 points deducted
-(10% points calculate the point deduction for the assignment) for initial posts entered after Wednesday
0 pts
No Points Deducted
All requirements met.
0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTotal Participation Manual Deduction
A 10% penalty will be imposed for not posting on the minimum of TWO separate days. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0)
0 pts
5 points deducted
-(10% points calculate the point deduction for the assignment) for not posting on a minimum of two separate days
0 pts
No points deducted
All requirements met.
0 pts
