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Syllabus
Course Number
NUR 4516
Course Title
Crisis Intervention Strategies
Course Credits
3 Credits
Prerequisites
NUR 3805, NUR 3065, NUR 3125, NUR 3165, NUR 3826, NUR
4636, NUR 3655
Instructor Information
Dr. Leonor Aquino, DNP, AGACNP-C, AGPCNP-C, AOCNP,
BMTCN
[email protected]
Text and Materials
James, R. K., & Gilliland, B. E. (2017). Crisis intervention
strategies (8th ed.). Cengage
Learning.
ISBN-13: 978-1-305-27147-0
2. American psychological Association (2019). Publication manual
of the American Psychological
Association: The official guide to APA style. (7th Edition).
American Psychological Association.
ISBN: 978-1-4338-3216-1
Course Description
This course examines the crisis state, what it is, when it occurs
and how the nurse can aid the
individual, family or group in crisis. Crisis theory and
techniques, recognition and intervention
in crisis events. Applicability to all areas of nursing and helping
the profession.
*This course will use a variety of learning experiences to attain
the course objectives, including
but not limited to lecture, online discussion, case study,
assessment strategies, group and or
individual exercises, team and individual presentation, and
learning games.
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Learning Outcomes
• The student will identify the different types of crisis and their
impact on the patient safety
3. and health (AACN Essentials, QSEN: safety, teamwork and
collaboration, quality
improvement, informatics, and patient centered care).
• The student will be able to approach and safely manage
patient/families in crisis.
Course Objectives
Upon Completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Focuses on crisis intervention in the context of nursing
practice. Areas addressed to
theories of crisis.
• Characteristics and classification of crisis.
• Common maturational and situational crisis.
• Stages in various types of crisis.
• Physiological, psychological, and psychosocial responses to
crisis.
• Traditional and innovative crisis intervention methods; and
national resources for
intervention.
• Crisis theory and techniques; recognition and intervention in
crisis events, applicable to
all areas of nursing and all helping professions.
Course Requirements
See College catalogue
Library Assignments
4. Two planned per term during Week 3 and Week 6.
Guest Speaker
Optional throughout semester
Week Schedule
The beginning of the week is considered Monday 12:01 a.m.
EST and closes Sunday at 11:59
pm EST
*All assignments and DQ’s are to be submitted on or before
Sunday at the end of the specified
week that they are due by 11:59 p.m. EST, unless otherwise
noted.
NOTE: To receive credit for a week's discussion, students may
begin posting no earlier than
the Sunday immediately before each week opens. Unless
otherwise specified, access to all
weeks begins on Monday at 12:01 a.m. EST, and that week's
assignments are due by the next
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Sunday by 11:59 p.m. EST. Week 8 opens at 12:01 a.m. EST
Sunday and closes at 11:59
p.m. EST Thursday. Assignments may be due earlier in Week 8.
Refer to the Guidelines and
Rubric found in Course Resources.
5. Course Outline
Week Module/Topic Assignments & DQ’s Assignments &
Posts Due Dates
1
(1) Approaching
Crisis Intervention
(3) The Intervention
and Assessment
Models
(4) The Tools of the
Trade
Introduction
Read Chapter 1, 3 & 4
DQ 1 answer to main question is
due Wednesday by 11:59 pm EST
Introduction and first
academic
6. assignment
One
posts/responses to
peer(s) due Sunday,
11:59 pm EST.
2
(5) Crisis Case
Handling
(6) Telephone and
Online Crisis
Counseling
Read Chapters 5 & 6
DQ 1 & 2 answer to main
question(s) is due Wednesday by
11:59 pm EST
7. Two
posts/responses to
peer(s) due Sunday,
11:59 pm EST.
3
(7) Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder
(8) Crisis of
Lethality
Read Chapters 7 & 8
DQ 1 answer to main question is
due Wednesday by 11:59 pm EST
Research Paper 1
due Sunday, 11:59
pm EST
One
posts/responses to
8. peer(s) due Sunday,
11:59 pm EST.
4
(9) Sexual Assault
(10) Partner
Violence
Read Chapters 9 & 10
DQ 1 & 2 answer to main
question(s) is due Wednesday by
11:59 pm EST
Two
posts/responses to
peer(s) due Sunday,
11:59 pm EST
5
(12) Personal Loss:
9. Bereavement and
Grief
Read Chapters 12 & 13
Two
posts/responses to
peer(s) due Sunday,
11:59 pm EST
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(13) Crises in
Schools
DQ 1 & 2 answer to main
question(s) is due Wednesday by
11:59 pm EST
10. 6
(14) Violent
Behavior in
Institutions
(15) Legal and
Ethical Issues on
Crisis Trauma
Read Chapter 14 & 15
DQ 1 answer to main question is
due Wednesday by 11:59 pm EST
Research Paper 2
due Sunday, 11:59
pm EST
One
posts/responses to
11. peer(s) due Sunday,
11:59 pm EST.
7
(16) Human
Services Workers
in Crisis: Burnout,
Vicarious
Traumatization,
and Compassion
Fatigue
(17) Disaster
Response
Read Chapters 16 & 17
DQ 1 & 2 answer to main
question(s) is due Wednesday by
11:59 pm EST
Two
posts/responses to
12. peer(s) due Sunday,
11:59 pm EST
8
(18) Chemical
Dependency: The
Crisis of Addiction
COURSE
REFLECTION
Read Chapter 18
DQ 1 answer to main question is
due Tuesday by 11:59 pm EST
Course Reflection due Monday,
11:59 pm EST
No post/response to
peer(s) due
13. Course Reflection
due Monday, 11:59
pm EST
Discussions & Discussion Questions
Participation Guidelines:
Students must post a minimum of three (3) times in each graded
discussion. The three posts in
each individual discussion must be on separate days, the initial
answer(s) and two responses
to peers. The student must provide an initial answer(s) to the
graded discussion posted by the
course instructor, by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. EST, of each
week. If the student does not
provide an answer to each graded discussion topic (not a
response to a student peer) before
the Wednesday deadline, an automatic “0” will be issued for
that week’s DQ. Subsequent
posts, including essential responses to peers, must occur by the
Sunday deadline, 11:59 p.m.
EST of each week.
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*Credit for peer responses will be issued via the DQ rubric if
peer responses are made without
14. an initial DQ response.
*NOTE: To receive credit for a week's discussion, students may
begin posting no earlier than
the Sunday immediately before each week opens or Monday of
that week at 12:01 a.m. EST.
Unless otherwise specified, access to all weeks begins on the
first day of the course.
**NOTE: All DQ submissions may be monitored for plagiarism.
SafeAssign/Turnitin
Students agree that, by taking this course, all work submitted
for a grade is subject to
submission for textual similarity review to Safeassign.com or
Turnitin.com for the detection of
plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source
documents in the Safeassign.com
or Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of
detecting plagiarism of such
papers. Use of the Safeassign.com or Turnitin.com service is
subject to the Terms and
Conditions of Use posted on the Safeassign.com or Turnitin.com
site.
Purpose:
The purpose of this SafeAssign or Turnitin® policy is to
facilitate the formative development of
scholarly writing skills.
Overview:
SafeAssign or Turnitin ® are a web-based resource(s) that
Florida National University makes
15. available to students and faculty to comprehensively check
written work to identify a similarity
index for matching text with a database of existing written
work, web pages, and electronic
journals. SafeAssign or Turniti n ® assists students to identify
potential plagiarism and supports
the student toward academic integrity and originality in order to
further develop their scholarly
writing skills. Student assignments that are submitted to
SafeAssign or Turnitin ® generate a
SafeAssign or Turnitin ® Originality Report that students use to
further edit their written work
prior to submitting to faculty for feedback and evaluation.
Policy:
All faculty members teaching in the RN to BSN program will
use SafeAssign or TurnItIn
for each written assignment in all courses unless the syllabus
states that a particular
assignment is excluded. Additionally, all faculty will screen at
least one complete
discussion for plagiarism, using SafeAssign or TurnItIn: This
requirement must occur
after the discussion has ended. All submitted work must fall
below a 20% similarity
index (excluding all headings and references).
Course Notes
It is recommended that you login to this course at least 4 days
each online week. Students are
also required to know the expectations or “etiquette” that
pertains to the discussion board.
Students who abuse this forum by making harassing,
inappropriate or abusive statements will
be removed and receive a zero (0).
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Remember, your participation is essential to connecting with
other students and developing an
online learning community. Furthermore, often it’s the deciding
factor between receiving a
higher or lower grade at the end of the term.
Course Assignments
Specific assignments, their due dates, and grading criteria are
listed in this syllabus. You are
accountable for both individual assignments and for providing a
significant contribution toward
your learning team's collaborative assignments when assigned.
Your course grade includes
scores from both your individual and group assignments. You
are also responsible for
completing all assignments including readings, written papers,
presentations, and class
discussions. You will be graded on the achievement of the
objectives, not on the effort you put
into your assignments. All online discussions, written
assignments and documentation of
others' ideas and words in presentations must be in APA 6th
edition format. You have one
opportunity to complete each assignment. Papers cannot be
rewritten, and presentations
cannot be re-given to obtain a higher grade.
17. Late Assignments
Due dates are established for reasons of equity. It is not fair to
peers who complete
assignments on time if other classmates have extra time to work
on their assignments. It is
also not fair to the professor who must grade assignments in a
timely fashion. Therefore, 5% of
the assignment points (i.e., 1 out of 20, 1.25 out of 25, .2 out of
40 will be deducted each day
for late submissions.
Class Policies
All students are responsible for reviewing the School Catalog
section on Policies at:
https://www.fnu.edu/wp-
content/uploads/2019/09/studenthandbookSEPT2019.pdf
Distance Learning Attendance
This is an online class, and it is expected for students stay
active in the course. Students who
have not logged in for a week and who are not completing the
assignments will likely be
withdrawn from the course. Students enrolled in Distance
Learning classes must participate in
activities such as discussions, assignme nts, etc. Simply entering
a course (logging in) does not
constitute active participation
Student Code of Ethics
Cheating or plagiarism is dishonest, undermines the necessary
trust upon which relations
between students and faculty are based, and is unacceptable
conduct. Students who engage
in cheating or plagiarism will be subject to academic sanctions,
18. including a lowered or failing
grade in a course; and the possibility of an additional
administrative sanction, including
probation, suspension, or expulsion. Cheating is the act of
obtaining or attempting to obtain
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credit for academic work by using dishonest means. Cheating at
FNU includes but is not
limited to: Copying, in part or whole from another's
examination, paper, mathematical analysis,
research or creative project, or the like; Submitting as one's
own work an examination, paper,
mathematical analysis, research or creative project, or the like
which has been purchased,
borrowed, or stolen; or fabricating data; Consulting notes,
sources, or materials not specifically
authorized by the instructor during an examination; Employing
a surrogate to take an
examination, write a paper, do mathematical analysis, or
complete, in part or wholly, an
evaluation instrument; Aiding or abetting any act that a
reasonable person would conclude,
when informed of the evidence, to be a dishonest means of
obtaining or attempting to obtain
credit for academic work; and committing any act that a
19. reasonable person would conclude,
when informed of the evidence, to be a dishonest means of
obtaining or attempting to obtain
credit for academic work. Plagiarism is the act of obtaining or
attempting to obtain credit for
academic work by representing the work of another as one's own
without the necessary and
appropriate acknowledgment. More specifically, plagiarism is:
The act of incorporating the
ideas, words of sentences, paragraphs, or parts thereof without
appropriate acknowledgment
and representing the product as one's own work; and The act of
representing another's
intellectual work such as musical composition, computer
program, photographs, painting,
drawing, sculpture, or research or the like as one's own. If a
student is in doubt about the
nature of plagiarism, he/she should discuss the matter with the
course instructor. If plagiarism
is confirmed in the students submitted work, and no previous
issues with plagiarism have been
previously identified in the course, a “0” will be issued along
with an advisement. A second
issue with plagiarism in the course will result in an automatic
“F” in the course. Theft - Copying
computer programs owned, leased, or rented by the College for
use by the student in his or
her course of studies is considered theft and will be dealt with
according to the laws covering
such actions and to the College norms for disciplinary actions.
In cases like these, the Campus
Dean will convene a Hearing Committee which will hear,
investigate, and render a report to the
Campus Dean. This Committee will be composed of three
members from the faculty or staff.
According to the findings, the Campus Dean will render a
20. decision. If this decision is not
acceptable to those involved, a petition to the Dean to appoint
an Honor Court must be signed
by at least three people. The Honor Court procedure is
explained in the Student Handbook.
Student Grievance & Complaint Policy
As an accredited academic institution, Florida National
University is committed to providing
each student with effective avenues of communication to
provide the best possible education.
Any concern about the facilities, courses, faculty, staff,
application of University policies and
procedures, or any other matter that you feel is impeding your
success at Florida National
University may be addressed in accordance with the Complaint
Procedures described below.
The University’s goal is to reach a speedy and satisfactory
resolution that is based on input
from appropriate authorities at the University.
Complaint Procedures
Students wishing to raise a complaint, concern or grievance are
to follow these procedures:
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21. 1. The student should informally address his or her concern or
complaint with the faculty
member, staff member or administrator involved.
2. If the student is not satisfied, he or she is to address the
individual’s superior
(complaints relating to faculty members should be raised with
the appropriate
Department Head followed by the appropriate Division Head).
3. If the student’s concern or complaint is not resolved under
Step 2, he or she may file
a written complaint with the Office of Student Services. The
written complaint will be
investigated by the Director of Student Services, who will issue
a decision.
4. If the student’s concern or complaint is not resolved under
Step 3, he or she may file
a written complaint with the Campus Dean. The written
complaint will be investigated
by the Campus Dean, who may uphold or modify the decision of
the Director of Student
Services. The decision of the Campus Dean is final.
Please refer to the University’s Sexual Harassment Policy
and/or the Title IX Procedures
contained in the University Catalog for complaints related to
those policies
Religious Holidays
Religious holidays are an excused absence, but not beyond the
day for the holiday itself.
Students should make their requests known at the beginning of
the semester and
22. arrangements must be made with the faculty member for missed
work.
ADA Statement
FNU is committed to offering accessible courses to all students,
in full compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of
2008 (ADAAA), Titles I and II of the
ADA of 1990, and Sections 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973. If you require special
accommodations, you have the right to receive services
including but not limited to
customized assessments, individualized tutorial services, and
other accommodations provided
to you by faculty and staff. Please do not hesitate to contact our
Student Services Office or
Distance Learning department if you require any special
accommodations.
Evaluating Methods
The maximum points in this class is 100 points. The categories,
which contribute to your final
grade, are weighted as follows.
Assignment Weight
Discussion Questions 30%
Assignment (Week 3) 25%
Assignment (Week 6) 25%
Course Reflection (Week 8) 20%
Total Points 100%
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Grading System
Letter Grade Numerical Points Quality Points
Superior Achievement A 93-100 4.0
Good B 85-92 3.0
Average C 80-84 2.0
Failure F 0-79 Unsatisfactory
Incomplete I
P=Pass / F=Fail
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CreditsPrerequisitesInstructor InformationText and
MaterialsCourse DescriptionLearning OutcomesCourse
ObjectivesCourse RequirementsLibrary AssignmentsGuest
SpeakerWeek ScheduleCourse OutlineDiscussions & Discussion
QuestionsSafeAssign/TurnitinCourse NotesCourse
AssignmentsLate AssignmentsClass PoliciesDistance Learning
AttendanceStudent Code of EthicsStudent Grievance &
Complaint PolicyComplaint ProceduresReligious HolidaysADA
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BUS 335 WRITTEN RESPONSE #2 Questions onChapter 7
Leading and Working in Teams and Appendix III Problem-
Solving Communication
(text: Communications at work)
Apply the course concepts described in Chapter 7 and Appendix
III to answer the questions below. Consider the dynamics of
teams, the criteria for effective communication in teams, and
the characteristics and guidelines for problem-solving stages in
teams. Written responses must be typed, size 12 font, double
24. spaced and written in proper English in complete sentences.
Bullet points are acceptable but should be introduced by
complete sentences. The most important objective is to answer
sufficiently to demonstrate understanding. Estimated length 3-5
pages
Grading criteria: total possible points 50.
Chapter 7 Concept Questions (Total 25 points; points as
indicated per question)
1) Discuss the differences between groups and teams. (2.5
points)
2) Describe (define and explain) and give a specific example
of each of the various types of power which can be exerted
within a team: position, coercive, reward, expert, information,
connection. (7.5 points)
3) Consider the various ways to create effective norms (rules,
standards, etc.) in teams and Suggest norms that would be
desirable for each of the following groups. Include norms that
adderss a) tasks, b) relationships and c) procedures for each of
the groups. How could you promote development of these norms
as the group’s leader? (Complete the form with short
notations)(10 points)
Group
Norm- task
Norm-relational
Norm-
procedure
Develop norms as leader?
Employees at a new fast-food restaurant
25. A company softball team
Continue on to next page
Appendix III Concept Questions.
1) Describe (define and explain) and four stages of group
problem-solving. (10 points)
Strategic Case “Museum of Springfield” on page 196 Read and
evaluate the case by answering the questions 1, 2,and 3 on page
197 for Chapter 7, restated below: (15 points; 5- points per
question)
1) Which type of power listed in Chapter 7 does each team
member have? How can the members use their power to help the
team achieve its goal?
2) Which approaches to leadership outlined in Chapter 7 can
Paul use to keep the team functioning well?
26. 3) What are each member’s personal goals? How do these goals
contribute to or interfere with the team’s job?
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GuidelinesPurpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an
opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies
acquired through the NUR4516 course. Course Outcomes
This assignment provides documentation of student ability to
meet the following course outcomes:
· The student will identify the different types of crisis and their
impact on the patient safety and health (AACN Essentials,
QSEN: safety, teamwork and collaboration, quality
improvement, informatics and patient centered care).
· The student will be able to approach and safely manage
patient/families in crisis.
Points
This assignment is worth a total of 100 points (10%).
Due Date
Submit your completed assignment under the Assignment tab by
Monday 11:59 p.m. EST of Week 8 as directed.Requirements
1. The Course Reflection is worth 100 points (10%) and will be
graded on quality of self-assessment, use of citations, use of
Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall
organization based on the required components as summarized
in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.
2. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any
questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A
27. forum under the Discussions tab.
3. The length of the reflection is to be within three to six pages
excluding title page and reference pages.
4. APA format is required with both a title page and reference
page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1
headers (upper and lower case, centered):
Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use
“Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put
forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (2010, p. 63).
a. Course Reflection
b. ConclusionPreparing Your Reflection
The BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) outline a number of
healthcare policy and advocacy competencies for the BSN-
prepared nurse. Reflect on the NUR4516 course readings,
discussion threads, and applications you have completed across
this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to
which you feel you are now prepared to:
1. “Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into
nursing practice.
2. Synthesize theories and concepts from liberal education
to build an understanding of the human experience.
3. Use skills of inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to
address practice issues.
4. Use written, verbal, nonverbal, and emerging technology
methods to communicate effectively.
5. Apply knowledge of social and cultural factors to the care of
diverse populations.
6. Engage in ethical reasoning and actions
to provide leadership in promoting advocacy, collaboration,
and social justice as a socially responsible citizen.
7. Integrate the knowledge and methods of a variety of
disciplines to inform decision making.
8. Demonstrate tolerance for the ambiguity and unpredictability
of the world and its effect on the healthcare system.
28. 9. Value the ideal of lifelong learning to support excellence in
nursing practice.” (p. 12).
Reference:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2008).
The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional
nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author.Directions and
Grading Criteria
Category
Points
%
Description
(Introduction – see note under requirement #4 above)
8
8
Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses BSN
Essentials (AACN, 2008) pertinent to healthcare policy and
advocacy.
You Decide Reflection
80
80
Include a self-assessment regarding learning that you believe
represents your skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities to
meet the pertinent BSN Essential and sub-competencies (AACN,
2008) as a result of active learning throughout this course. Be
sure to use examples from selected readings, threaded
discussions, and/or applications to support your assertions to
address each of the following sub-competencies:
(a) “Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into
nursing practice.
(b) Synthesize theories and concepts from liberal education
to build an understanding of the human experience.
(c) Use skills of inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to
address practice issues.
(d) Use written, verbal, nonverbal, and emerging technology
methods to communicate effectively.
(e) Apply knowledge of social and cultural factors to the care of
29. diverse populations.
(f) Engage in ethical reasoning and actions
to provide leadership in promoting advocacy, collaboration,
and social justice as a socially responsible citizen.
(g) Integrate the knowledge and methods of a variety of
disciplines to inform decision making.
(h) Demonstrate tolerance for the ambiguity
and unpredictability of the world and its effect on
the healthcare system.
(i) Value the ideal of lifelong learning to support excellence in
nursing practice.” (p. 12).
Conclusion
4
4
An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major
conclusions from the body of your essay. Minor details are left
out. Summarize the benefits of the pertinent BSN Essential and
sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) pertaining to scholarship for
evidence-based practice.
Clarity of writing
6
6
Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No
spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the
required components using appropriate headers. Writing should
demonstrate original thought without an over-reliance on the
works of others.
APA format
2
2
All information taken from another source, even if summarized,
must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the
references using APA (6th ed.) format:
1. Document setup
2. Title and reference pages
3. Citations in the text and references.
30. Total:
100
100
A quality essay will meet or exceed all of the above
requirements.Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria
Meets Criteria
Partially Meets Criteria
Does Not Meet Criteria
(Introduction – see note under requirement #4 above)
(8 pts)
Short introduction of selected BSN sub-competencies (AACN,
2008) pertinent to scholarship for evidence-based practice.
Rationale is well presented, and purpose fully developed.
7 – 8 points
Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation
and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area.
5 – 6 points
Little or very general introduction of selected BSN sub-
competencies (AACN, 2008). Little to no original explanation;
inappropriate emphasis on an area.
0 – 4 points
You Decide Reflection
31. (80 pts)
Excellent self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative
abilities pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy. Reflection
on pertinent BSN sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) supported
with examples.
70 – 80 points
Basic self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative
abilities pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy. Reflection
on pertinent BSN sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) not
supported with examples.
59 – 69 points
Little or very general self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and
integrative abilities pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy.
Little or no reflection on pertinent BSN sub-competencies
(AACN, 2008) or reflection not supported with examples.
0 – 58 points
Conclusion
32. (4 pts)
Excellent understanding of pertinent BSN sub- competencies
(AACN, 2008). Conclusions are well evidenced and fully
developed.
3 – 4 points
Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation
and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area.
2 points
Little understanding of pertinent BSN sub-competencies
(AACN, 2008). Little to no original explanation; inappropriate
emphasis on an area.
0 – 1 point
Clarity of writing
(6 pts)
Excellent use of standard English showing original thought with
minimal reliance on the works of others. No spelling or
grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.
5 – 6 points
Some evidence of own expression and competent use of
language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well
organized thoughts and concepts.
33. 3 – 4 points
Language needs development or there is an over-reliance on the
works of others. Four or more spelling and/or grammar errors.
Poorly organized thoughts and concepts.
0 – 2 points
APA format
(2 pts)
APA format correct with no more than 1-2 minor errors.
2 points
3-5 errors in APA format and/or 1-2 citations are missing.
1 point
APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or several citations
are missing.
0 points
Total Points Possible = 100 points
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