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Appreciating the Complexity of Nursing Rubric

The goal of this assignment is to allow the student to reflect on the complexity of nursing work. The assignment requires the student observe a nurse, ask questions, review the chart, and interact with patients. Following the observation, the student will reflect on the work environment and how the environment influences patient safety and quality of care. The student will submit a paper one week following the observation written according to the guidelines addressed in the rubric.

Rubric Code: MX34BCW

By DebbieCraig

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Subject: Nursing

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	Poor 5 pts	Below Average 10 pts	Average 15 pts	Exceptional 20 pts
Content & Development Reflect on the complexity of nursing work. Make sense of what you are trying to discuss. Consider the factors involved day-to-day and moment-by-moment nursing decisions.	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or missing. - Questions were not adequately answered.	Below Average - Content is not comprehensive - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Average - Content is accurate. - Major points are stated. - Responses are adequate and address assignment. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Exceptional - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts.
Organization & Structure Keep the paper flowing. Keep focused but stay on topic.	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Below Average - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Average - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are present. - Conclusion is logical.	Exceptional -Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. -Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. -Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
APA Format Follow guidelines given in class.	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paper is inadequate/excessive in length. -Paper is not double spaced	Below Average - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Average - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. -Format is good.	Exceptional - Paper follows all designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. -Format enhances readability of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Check and double check. Look for easy errors. Have someone else proof read your paper.	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Below Average - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - 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. Spelling is correct.	Exceptional - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Complexity Discussion The complex decision making processes that nurses complete must be discussed. Provide examples of the critical thinking you observed. Include details about what data was collected and other disciplines that were involved in the decision making.	Poor - Examples are unclear, inappropriate, or absent. - Data analysis and multidisciplinary collaboration is absent	Below Average - Examples do not include a discussion on the data collection or analysis. - The decision making process is not thoroughly expressed. - Multidisciplinary collaboration is not clear in the examples discussed.	Average - Examples of critical thinking are explained clearly in most cases but are not discussed thoroughly. - Examples do not fully include other disciplines but apply to decision making process discussed.	Exceptional - Specific examples of critical thinking are clearly discussed. - The examples include data that was collected. - The examples include multidisciplinary decisions and collaboration.
Nursing Implication Discuss how this reflection will impact your nursing practice and how it can effect nursing as a whole.	Poor Topic not discussed. No true nursing implications given. No references cited.	Below Average No implications given or discussed. Discussion irrevelant to topic.	Average Few implications discussed.	Exceptional Paper reads smoothly. Includes citations and references if used. Discussion relevant and discussed thoroughly.

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