Week 1 Interactive Case Study Journal
After you view the case study, reflect upon what you have learned and how it is related to the learning materials. Compare the case study to your nursing practice and give a similar example from your experience in which you might have run into an ethical situation.
Submit your entry by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time). Your reflection content should be a minimum of 500 words, equal to five to six paragraphs, and is worth 50 points.
Rubric
NURS_440_OL – Case Study Rubric (2)
NURS_440_OL – Case Study Rubric (2)
Criteria Ratings Pts
20 to >17.8 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Presents an exemplary articulation and insightful analysis of significant concepts and/or theories presented in the case. Offers detailed and specific examples for all questions. Makes keen observations, making note of essential information provided in the case. Ideas are professionally sound and creative; they are supported by scientific evidence that is credible and timely. Draws insightful and comprehensive conclusions and solutions. 17.8 to >15.0 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Presents an accurate analysis of significant concepts and/or theories presented in the case. Offers some detail and some examples for most questions. Makes occasional note of essential information provided in the case. Ideas are mostly supported by scientific evidence that is credible and timely. Makes some attempt to draw conclusions and solutions. 15 to >11.8 pts
Below Expectations
Provides insufficient explanations of significant concepts. Offers little or insignificant detail and no examples for most questions. Fails to address essential information provided in the case. Ideas are generally unsupported by scientific evidence, but some attempt has been made. Fails to draw conclusion. 11.8 to >0 pts
Not Meeting Expectations
Does not, or incorrectly, answers with insufficient explanations. Information is not scientifically sound.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Critical Analysis 20 pts
15 to >13.35 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Makes insightful, clear and accurate connections to key concepts and relevant theories. Response indicates a comprehensive, high-level understanding of the concepts presented in the case. 13.35 to >11.25 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Makes mostly accurate connections to key concepts and relevant theories. Response indicates a general understanding of the concepts presented in the case. 11.25 to >8.85 pts
Below Expectations
Provides several insufficient or inaccurate explanations, although attempts are made to address some key concepts. Response indicates an introductory understanding of the concepts presented in the case. 8.85 to >0 pts
Not Meeting Expectations
Information is inaccurate or inadequate. Response indicates little or no understanding of the concepts presented in the case.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content 15 pts
10 to >8.9 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Answers are well written throughout. Information is well organized and clearly communicated. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors. 8.9 to >7.5 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Answers are well written throughout and the information is reasonably organized and communicated. Assignment is mostly free of spelling and grammatical errors. 7.5 to >5.9 pts
Below Expectations
Answers are somewhat organized and lacks some clarity. Contains some spelling and grammatical errors. 5.9 to >0 pts
Not Meeting Expectations
Answers are not well written and lack clarity. Information is poorly organized. Assignment contains many spelling and grammatical errors.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics 10 pts
5 to >4.45 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Follows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. 4.45 to >3.75 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Follows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. 3.75 to >2.95 pts
Below Expectations
Follows most of the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. 2.95 to >0 pts
Not Meeting Expectations
Does not follow format, length, source citations, and layout requirements.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Format 5 pts
Total Points: 50
