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Essay Question: Ethical Nursing Care 
Objective: The student will identify a perspective ethical nursing issue within the perioperative setting. Description: Based on the following scenario, you are to write a comprehensive answer concerning ethical issues that you may have noticed in essay format. Your answer should be written from a nursing perspective. Refer to the following rubric for grading guidelines.
Rubric Code: MA8W89
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Subject: Nursing  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

5 pts

Below Average

10 pts

Average

15 pts

Exceptional

20 pts

Content & Development

Make sense of what you are trying to discuss.

Poor

- Content is incomplete.<BR>
- Major points are not clear and /or missing.<BR>
Questions were not adequately answered.
Below Average

- Content is not comprehensive <BR>
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported. <BR>
- Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment.<BR>
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Average

- Content is accurate.<BR>
- Major points are stated.<BR>
- Responses are adequate and address assignment.<BR>
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Exceptional

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.<BR>
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.<BR>
- Responses are excellent, timely and address questions.
Organization & Structure

Keep the answer flowing. Keep focused but stay on topic.

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message.<BR>
- Answers are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Below Average

- Structure of the answer is not easy to follow. <BR>
Average

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.<BR>
- Sentence transitions are present.<BR>
- Answer is logical.
Exceptional

-Structure of the answer is clear and easy to follow.<BR>
Sentence transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the complete answer.<BR>
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Check and allow language to be clear.

Poor

- Answer contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.<BR>
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Below Average

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.<BR>
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Average

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors.<BR>
Spelling is correct.
Exceptional

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.<BR>
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Ethical Issues

Correctly identify any ethical issues within the given scenario.

Poor

Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are unclear, absent or flawed logic may be present. Structure and processes is minimal or absent.
Below Average

Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are unclear and not thoroughly expressed.
Average

Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are expressed clearly in most cases but are not expressed thoroughly.
Exceptional

Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are clearly and thoroughly expressed.<BR>
Structure and processess are clearly defined.
Nursing Implication

Discuss whether the nurse handled the situation appropriately or not . Discussion of any alternate approaches to handling the scenario.

Poor

Topic not discussed. No true nursing implications given.
Below Average

No implications given or discussed. Discussion irrevelant to topic.
Average

Few implications discussed.
Exceptional

Answer reads smoothly<BR>
Discussion relevant and discussed throughly.










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