| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a detailed 1-page narrative (not a formal paper) addressing the following:· Explain the health assessment information required for a diagnosis of your selected patient (include the scenario number). | | 35 to >29.0 pts Excellent The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly explains detailed health assessment information required to diagnose the selected patient, with correct scenario number included. | 29 to >23.0 pts Good The response accurately explains health assessment information required to diagnose the selected patient, with correct scenario number included. | 23 to >17.0 pts Fair The response vaguely explains health assessment information required to diagnose the selected patient, with scenario number, correct or inaccurate, included. | 17 to >0 pts Poor The response lacks and/or inaccurately explains assessment information required to diagnose the selected patient, with scenario number inaccurate or missing. |
| 35 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome· Explain how you would respond to the scenario as an advanced practice nurse using evidence-based practice guidelines and applying ethical considerations. Justify your response using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature. | | 50 to >44.0 pts Excellent The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly explains detailed evidence-based practice guidelines and ethical considerations applied by an advanced practice nurse in responding to the scenario, with clear, accurate, and thorough justification using three or more different references from current evidence-based literature. | 44 to >38.0 pts Good The response accurately explains evidence-based practice guidelines and ethical considerations applied by an advanced practice nurse in responding to the scenario, with accurate justification using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature. | 38 to >32.0 pts Fair The response vaguely explains evidence-based practice guidelines and ethical considerations applied by an advanced practice nurse in responding to the scenario, with vague and/or inaccurate justification using two to three different references from current evidence-based literature. | 32 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately explains or lacks evidence-based practice guidelines and ethical considerations applied by an advanced practice nurse in responding to the scenario, with inaccurate or missing justification using two or fewer references from current evidence-based literature. |
| 50 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. | | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria. | 4 to >3.0 pts Good Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive. | 3 to >2.0 pts Fair Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic. | 2 to >0 pts Poor Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided. |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation | | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. | 4 to >3.0 pts Good Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. | 3 to >2.0 pts Fair Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. | 2 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running heads, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. | | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct APA format with no errors. | 4 to >3.0 pts Good Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. | 3 to >2.0 pts Fair Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. | 2 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
| 5 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |
