| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCertification Description Description elements include:
1. Information about selected clinical certification;
2. Process to obtain clinical certification;
3. Cost of application and testing;
4. Requirements prior to certification;
5. Examination description;
6. Renewal time and process;
7. Required items for renewal | | 40.0 pts Exceptional Certification description includes all required elements 1. Information about selected clinical certification; 2. Process to obtain clinical certification; 3. Cost of application and testing; 4. Requirements prior to certification; 5. Examination description; 6. Renewal time and process; 7. Required items for renewal | 35.0 pts Exceeds Missing one element | 32.0 pts Meets Missing 2-3 elements | 15.0 pts Needs Improvement Missing 4-6 elements | 0.0 pts Developing Provides no certification description |
| 40.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Description Student provides approved problem statement from Part 1. Student clearly describes why certification was selected and why a knowledge deficit exists | | 20.0 pts Exceptional Certification description includes all required elements 1. Information about selected clinical certification; 2. Process to obtain clinical certification; 3. Cost of application and testing; 4. Requirements prior to certification; 5. Examination description; 6. Renewal time and process; 7. Required items for renewal | 18.0 pts Exceeds Student provides approved problem statement from Part 1. Student describes why certification was selected and why a knowledge deficit exists but lacks clarity. | 16.0 pts Meets Student provides approved problem statement from Part 1. Student describes why certification was selected OR why a knowledge deficit exists | 8.0 pts Needs Improvement Student provides approved problem statement from Part 1 OR student describes why certification was selected and why a knowledge deficit exists | 0.0 pts Developing Provides no problem description |
| 20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Article Student clearly:
• summarizes the key points from the article selected
• connects the article to patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skills | | 40.0 pts Exceptional Student clearly summarizes the key points from the article selected and connects the article to patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skills | 35.0 pts Exceeds Student summarizes the key points from the article selected and connects the article to patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skills but lacks clarity | 32.0 pts Meets Student minimally summarizes the key points from the article selected and connects the article to patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skills | 15.0 pts Needs Improvement Student summarizes the key points from the article selected OR connects the article to patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skills | 0.0 pts Developing Provides no summary or connection to article |
| 40.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion Conclusion includes brief overview of:
1. Clinical certification;
2. Problem description;
3. Scholarly article key points;
4. Scholarly article connection;
5. Summary of what was learned | | 20.0 pts Exceptional Provides all five criteria. 1. Clinical certification; 2. Problem description; 3. Scholarly article key points; 4. Scholarly article connection; 5. Summary of what was learned | 18.0 pts Exceeds Missing one criterion | 16.0 pts Meets Missing two criteria | 8.0 pts Needs Improvement Missing three criteria | 0.0 pts Developing Provides no conclusion |
| 20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Design: 1. Writing contains no spelling or grammatical errors;
2. Bullets points used instead of long sentences or paragraphs;
3. Slides are visually appealing incorporating graphics photographs, colors, and themes;
4. Speaker notes are used on 80% of slides | | 20.0 pts Exceptional Includes all four criteria 1. Writing contains no spelling or grammatical errors; 2. Bullets points used instead of long sentences or paragraphs; 3. Slides are visually appealing incorporating graphics photographs, colors, and themes; 4. Speaker notes are used on 80% of slides | 18.0 pts Exceeds Missing one criterion | 16.0 pts Meets Missing two criteria | 8.0 pts Needs Improvement Missing three criteria | 0.0 pts Developing Meets no criteria |
| 20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism 1. Reference and title slide present;
2. Assignment has no fewer than 8 and no more than 12 slides;
3. Assignment submitted as PDF with speaker notes;
4. A minimum of two sources are used and cited in APA on slide where content occurs in lower corner/footer. | | 20.0 pts Exceptional Includes all four criteria 1. Reference and title slide present; 2. Assignment has no fewer than 8 and no more than 12 slides; 3. Assignment submitted as PDF with speaker notes; 4. A minimum of two sources are used and cited in APA on slide where content occurs in lower corner/footer. | 18.0 pts Exceeds Missing one criterion | 16.0 pts Meets Missing two criteria | 8.0 pts Needs Improvement Missing three criteria | 0.0 pts Developing Meets no criteria |
| 20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction | | 0.0 pts No Points Deducted Submitted on time | 0.0 pts Not Submitted on Time - Points Deducted (5% per day) 1 day late = 8 Deduction; 2 day late = 16 Deduction; 3 day late = 32 Deduction; 4 day late = 40 Deduction; 5 day late = 48 Deduction; 6 day late = 52 Deduction; 7 day late = 60 Deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late |
| 0.0 pts |
| Total Points: 160.0 |
