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Nursing Case Study rubric 
Nursing Case Study rubric
This is the rubric to be used by faculty when grading evidence-based case studies submitted by undergraduate nursing students. (this rubric is an adaptation of a sample graduate medicine rubric provided by rcampus.com, rubric #J9AWA9) (http://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=J9AWA9&sp=yes)
Rubric Code: H23BCW8
By debecker
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Subject: Nursing  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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6 pts
  Unacceptable

0 pts

Developing

1 pts

Accomplished

2 pts

Exceptional

3 pts

Biographical Data
3 pts

Unacceptable

Not written.
Developing

Fairly written, missed information.
Accomplished

written most of information.
Exceptional

All information obtained.
Past Medical History
3 pts

Unacceptable

Faculty may assign "0" points when work in the category is far below what is expected from an undergraduate-level student in this program.
Developing

History is scant. The majority of vital information is missing relating to the chief complaint.
Accomplished

History is age/gender appropriate and contains pertinent information. However, it is missing some vital points relating to the chief complaint.
Exceptional

History is complete and age/gender appropriate. It is written in logical format.
Assessment
9 pts
  Unacceptable

0 pts

Developing

1 pts

Accomplished

2 pts

Exceptional

3 pts

Physical Examination
3 pts

Unacceptable

Faculty may assign "0" points when work in the category is far below what is expected from an undergraduate-level student in this program
Developing

*Appropriate physical examination is incomplete. The information obtained would not be sufficient to support the diagnosis.
Accomplished

*Physical exam is appropriate for the chief complaint but there are pertinent systems or special tests missing.
Exceptional

*Physical exam has been completed as instructed, is age/gender appropriate, relates to the chief complaint, and pertinent findings.
Labs/Diagnostic Tests
3 pts

Unacceptable

Faculty may assign "0" points when work in the category is far below what is expected from an undergraduate-level student in this program
Developing

The majority of the appropriate tests are missing.
Accomplished

The majority of the appropriate tests have been ordered. There are one or more missing.
Exceptional

All appropriate labs and diagnostic tests are recorded.
Assessment
3 pts

Unacceptable

Faculty may assign "0" points when work in the category is far below what is expected from an undergraduate-level student in this program
Developing

The main problem is not listed.
Accomplished

The assessment lists the chief complaint/main problem for the patient but one or more problems is missing.
Exceptional

The assessment lists ALL of the pertinent problems for the patient, not just the chief complaint.
Treatment
3 pts
  Unacceptable

0 pts

Developing

1 pts

Accomplished

2 pts

Exceptional

3 pts

Treatment Overview
3 pts

Unacceptable

Faculty may assign "0" points when work in the category is far below what is expected from an undergraduate-level student in this program
Developing

The summary of treatment is poor and many facts are omitted.
Accomplished

The summary of treatment is adequate with some facts omitted.
Exceptional

There is a complete discussion of the actual treatment including rationale for each aspect of treatment.
Style
12 pts
  Unacceptable

0 pts

Developing

1 pts

Accomplished

2 pts

Exceptional

3 pts

Organization
3 pts

Unacceptable

Faculty may assign "0" points when work in the category is far below what is expected from an undergraduate-level student in this program
Developing

The paper does not relay adequate information on the subject, is disorganized and difficult to follow.
Accomplished

The paper relays infomation but is slighlty disorganized.
Exceptional

The paper is well-written in a logical, orgainzed manner.
APA
3 pts

Unacceptable

Faculty may assign "0" points when work in the category is far below what is expected from an undergraduate-level student in this program
Developing

The paper does not follow the current APA Manual of Style guidelines.
Accomplished

The majority of the paper follows the current APA Manual of Style guidelines.
Exceptional

All of the paper follows the current APA Manual of Style gudelines.
Content
3 pts

Unacceptable

Faculty may assign "0" points when work in the category is far below what is expected from an undergraduate-level student in this program
Developing

The paper is poorly written with incomplete data and communication of thought.
Accomplished

There are topics throughout the paper which should have been explained more thouroughly.
Exceptional

The length of the paper is appropriate to communicate the ideas presented professionally.
Refernces
3 pts

Unacceptable

Not written.
Developing

Wrote 1 reference only.
Accomplished

Wrote 2 References, including websites.
Exceptional

Wrote 3 or more references including websites.



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