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Rubric
NURS_4005_Week5_Assignment_Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvided a brief paragraph that included an overview of the assignment and its purpose. | 20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentProvided a fully developed overview of the assignment and its purpose with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.17 to >15.0 ptsProficientProvided a developed overview of the assignment and its purpose with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.15 to >13.0 ptsBasicProvided a minimally developed overview of the assignment and its purpose with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.13 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided an under-developed overview of the assignment and its purpose with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues. | 20 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresented an analysis of the data from the Sample Dashboard. Provided a thorough description of the area of performance selected that needs improvement and discussed the statistical findings and why the area was selected. | 60 to >53.0 ptsExcellentProvided a fully developed analysis of the dashboard data focused on needs for improvement and statistical findings with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.53 to >47.0 ptsProficientProvided a developed analysis of the dashboard data focused on needs for improvement and statistical findings with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.47 to >41.0 ptsBasicProvided a minimally developed analysis of the dashboard data focused on needs for improvement and statistical findings with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.41 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided an under-developed analysis of the dashboard data focused on needs for improvement and statistical findings with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues. | 60 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresented a nursing plan on three or more best practices that could be implemented to improve performance on the selected indicator. Included how each best practice could address the selected performance. Each best practice was supported by the professional literature. | 120 to >107.0 ptsExcellentProvided a fully developed nursing plan on three or more best practices to improve performance with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues107 to >95.0 ptsProficientProvided a developed nursing plan on three or more best practices to improve performance with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.95 to >83.0 ptsBasicProvided a minimally developed nursing plan on three or more best practices to improve performance with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.83 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided an under-developed nursing plan on three or more best practices to improve performancewith little or no analysis of concepts and related issues. | 120 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvided a summary of the main points in the paper. | 20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentProvided a fully developed summary of the main points with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.17 to >15.0 ptsProficientProvided a developed summary of the main points with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.15 to >13.0 ptsBasicProvided a minimally-developed summary of the main points with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.13 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided an under-developed summary of the main points with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues. | 20 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Clarity, Flow, and Organization | 10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentContent is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates very well-formed sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is completely clear, logical, and well-organized.8 to >7.0 ptsProficientContent contains minor spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates appropriate sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is mostly clear, logical, and well-organized.7 to >6.0 ptsBasicContent contains moderate spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates adequate sentence and paragraph structure and may require some editing. Content presented is adequately clear, logical, and/or organized, but could benefit from additional editing/revision.6 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent contains significant spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing does not demonstrate adequate sentence and paragraph structure and requires additional editing/proofreading. Key sections of presented content lack clarity, logical flow, and/or organization. | 10 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Context, Audience, Purpose, and Tone | 10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentContent clearly demonstrates awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is highly professional, scholarly, and free from bias, and style is appropriate for the professional setting/workplace context.8 to >7.0 ptsProficientContent demonstrates satisfactory awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is adequately professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.7 to >6.0 ptsBasicContent demonstrates basic awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is somewhat professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is mostly consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.6 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent minimally or does not demonstrate awareness of context, audience, and/or purpose. Writing is not reflective of professional/scholarly tone and/or is not free of bias. Style is inconsistent with the professional setting/workplace context and reflects the need for additional editing. | 10 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Originality, Source Credibility, and Attribution of Ideas | 10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentContent reflects original thought and writing and proper paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates full adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references.8 to >7.0 ptsProficientContent adequately reflects original writing and paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates adequate adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references.7 to >6.0 ptsBasicContent somewhat reflects original writing and paraphrasing. Writing somewhat demonstrates adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references.6 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent does not adequately reflect original writing and/or paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates inconsistent adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and reference. | 10 pts | |
| Total Points: 250 | |||
Required Readings
Aldridge, M. D., Hasselaar, J., Garralda, E., van der Eerden, M., Stevenson, D., McKendrick, K., Centeno, C., & Meier, D. E. (2016). Education, implementation, and policy barriers to greater integration of palliative care: A literature review
Links to an external site.. Palliative Medicine, 30(3), 224–239. http://doi.org/10.71177/0269216315606645
Dabney, B.W. & Tzeng, H.M. (2013). Service quality and patient-centered care
Links to an external site.. MedSurg Nursing, 22(6), 359-364. Service Quality and Patient-Centered CareLinks to an external site.
De Jonge, K.E., Jamshed, N., Gilden, D., Kubisiak, J., Bruce, S.R. & Taler, G. (2014). Effects of home-based primary care on Medicare costs in high-risk elders
Links to an external site.. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 62(10), 1825-1831. http://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.12974
Moir, C., Roberts, R., Martz, K., Perry, J., & Tivis, L. J. (2015). Communicating with patients and their families about palliative and end-of-life care: Comfort and educational needs of nurses
Links to an external site.. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 21(3), 109–112. http://doi.org/10.129768/ijpn.2015.21.3.109
National Cancer Institute. (2015). Complementary and alternative medicine for health professionals
Links to an external site.. http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp
American Cancer Society
Links to an external site.. (n.d.). http://www.cancer.org/
The American Cancer Society’s website provides information regarding the progress of cancer research, support systems for patients with cancer, and survivor stories. Explore current research on non-invasive and alternative treatment options for cancer patients.
Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association
Links to an external site.. (n.d.). https://advancingexpertcare.org/
National Quality Forum. (2016a). Palliative care and end-of-life care
Links to an external site.. http://www.qualityforum.org/Topics/Palliative_Care_and_End-of-Life_Care.aspx
EthnoMed. (2016). Clinical topics
Links to an external site.. http://ethnomed.org/clinicalThe EthnoMed site has great resources regarding cultural diversity and beliefs, patient handouts in different languages, research articles, et cetera.
Document: Dashboard Directions (Word document)Download Dashboard Directions (Word document)
Document: Sample Dashboard (Excel workbook)Download Sample Dashboard (Excel workbook)
Required Media
Walden University, LLC. (2009). Topics in clinical nursing: Future directions of nursing care [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com/
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 15 minutes.
