Advanced Practice Nursing – What do they actually do and what does that mean to my practice?
Watch the following videos:
Reflect upon the various roles nurses fill and their impact on how we deliver quality patient care.
Use 2 academic sources; journal or peer-reviewed article etc.
Discussion Board Rubric (2)
Criteria Ratings Pts
Focus
0.6 pts
Exceeds Expectations
The entire post is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to understand much more about the topic.
0.4 pts
Meets Expectations
Most of the post is related to the assigned topic. The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn something about the topic
0.2 pts
Near Expectations
Some of the post is related to the assigned topic, but a reader does not learn much about the topic.
0 pts
Below Expectations
No attempt has been made to relate the post to the assigned topic.
/ 0.6 pts
Organization
0.6 pts
Exceeds Expectations
The post is very well organized. One idea or thought follows another in a logical sequence with clear transitions.
0.4 pts
Meets Expectations
The post is pretty well organized. One idea or thought may seem out of place. Clear transitions are used.
0.2 pts
Near Expectations
The post is a little hard to follow. The transitions are sometimes not clear
0 pts
Below Expectations
Ideas and thoughts seem to be randomly arranged.
/ 0.6 pts
Sentence Structure and Conventions
0.6 pts
Exceeds Expectations
All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. Overall paragraph development and fluency is cohesive and coherent. Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.
0.4 pts
Meets Expectations
Most sentences are well constructed with varied structure. Overall paragraph development and fluency is appropriate but there are momentary lacks cohesion and coherence. Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.
0.2 pts
Near Expectations
0.2 pts. Most sentences are well constructed but have a similar structure. Paragraph development lacks fluency and there are momentary lacks cohesion and coherence. Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader’s attention and interrupt the flow.
0 pts
Below Expectations
Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling. Paragraph structure is missing making the paper lack cohesion and coherence. Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader’s attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
/ 0.6 pts
Follow up Discussion Posts
0.6 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts.
0.4 pts
Meets Expectations
Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation.
0.2 pts
Near Expectations
Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion.
0 pts
Below Expectations
Posts no follow-up responses to others.
/ 0.6 pts
Sources
0.6 pts
Exceeds Expectations
All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly.
0.4 pts
Meets Expectations
All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly
0.2 pts
Near Expectations
Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly.
0 pts
Below Expectations
Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly.
/ 0.6 pts
Total Points: 0