Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to demonstrate their ability to search for evidence in the scholarly nursing literature and share with colleagues.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 5: Discuss theories and evidence-based practice in the planning of patient-centered care. (POs 1, 8)
Due Date
During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):
Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
Posts in the discussion on two different days
Total Points Possible: 50 points
Preparing the Discussion
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Discussion
Evidence is necessary to improve our nursing practice. Using the CINAHL database in the Chamberlain Library, search for and locate a scholarly professional nursing journal article that meets these criteria:
Full-text
English language
Peer-reviewed
NOT an Evidence-Based Care Sheet or CINAHL Guide
Published in the past five years
Contains evidence to support a nursing practice in your practice area
Summarize this article in one paragraph. Explain why you selected this article. Provide an APA reference for this article.
Remember to credit an assigned reading or the lesson, in addition to your article selection.
Grading
To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric. See Syllabus for Grading Rubric Definitions.
RNBSN_50_Point_Discussion_Rubric_1_21
CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Answer Post•Answers the discussion question(s) in a detailed manner, and
•Demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of course concepts16 pts 100% ExcellentAnswers the discussion question(s) in a detailed manner and demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of course concepts. 14 pts 88% GoodAnswers the discussion question(s) but detail is lacking, and demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of course concepts. 13 pts 80% FairPartially answers the discussion question(s) and partially demonstrates knowledge and understanding of course concepts. 6 pts 38% PoorMinimally answers the discussion question(s) and minimally demonstrates knowledge and understanding of course concepts. 0 pts 0% MissingDoes not answer the discussion question(s).16 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Scholarly Sources•Integrates evidence from assigned reading OR lesson,
•Integrates evidence from at least one outside scholarly source,
•All sources are credited within the body of the post,
•Evidence supports the discussion, and
•APA format is not required but is encouraged.12 pts 100% ExcellentIntegrates evidence from assigned reading OR lesson AND from at least one outside scholarly source. All sources are credited within the body of the post. Evidence supports the discussion. 11 pts 88% GoodIntegrates evidence from assigned reading OR lesson only. All sources are credited within the body of the post. Evidence supports the discussion. 10 pts 80% FairIntegrates evidence from outside scholarly source only. All sources are credited within the body of the post. Evidence supports the discussion. 5 pts 38% PoorLists sources at conclusion of post but does not integrate/credit evidence into body of post OR integrates evidence but evidence does not support the discussion. 0 pts 0% MissingDoes not integrate any evidence.12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Reply Post•Replies to a classmate’s and/or instructor’s post,
•Reply post provides additional information or clarification, and
•Reply post adds excellent depth to the discussion.14 pts 100% ExcellentReplies to a classmate’s and/or instructor’s post by providing additional information or clarification. Reply post adds excellent depth to the discussion. 12 pts 88% GoodReplies to a classmate’s and/or instructor’s post by providing additional information or clarification. Reply post adds good depth to the discussion. 11 pts 80% FairReplies to a classmate’s and/or instructor’s post. Limited information or clarification provided. Brief reply post adds fair depth to the discussion. 5 pts 38% PoorReplies to a classmate’s and/or instructor’s post. Reply does not provide additional information or clarification. Brief reply post does not add depth to the discussion. 0 pts 0% MissingNo reply post to classmates or instructor.14 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Communicates ProfessionallyAll posts:
•are clear and concise,
•are respectful, civil, and caring, and
•contain excellent English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.8 pts 100% ExcellentAll posts are clear, concise, respectful, civil, and caring. Posts contain excellent English grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. 7 pts 88% GoodAll posts are clear, concise, respectful, civil, and caring. Posts contain good English grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. 6 pts 80% FairAll posts are respectful, civil, and caring but are not clear or concise. Posts contain fair English grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. 3 pts 38% PoorAll posts are not clear and concise, AND contain poor English grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. 0 pts 0% MissingAll posts are not respectful, civil, and caring.8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome ParticipationDuring the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):
•Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
•Posts in the discussion on two different days0 pts No Points DeductedDuring the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week): •Posts in the discussion at least two times, and •Posts in the discussion on two different days 0 pts Points Deducted (-5 Points)During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week): •Does NOT post in the discussion at least two times AND/OR •Does NOT post in the discussion on two different days0 pts
Total Poi