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Biopsychosocial Population Health Policy Proposal

Capella University

Alexander Ruche

April, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

In healthcare, diabetes is a condition that either causes high blood sugar in the bloodstream or less sugar in the bloodstream. The body is always supposed to generate insulin in the bloodstream which helps the body in creating energy however, with diabetes; someone cannot either use the insulin or cannot produce enough insulin in the body. According to the CDC, research was carried out in the year 2008 and it stated that in a total population of the US, about 11 percent are suffering from diabetes. According to the same research, diabetes is more common in the older population as compared to the younger population (Connor, & Janusek, 2021). On the other hand, according to the current research, China is the country with the highest number of people suffering from diabetes. In this paper, we will discuss more about the Biopsychosocial Population Health Policy Proposal where we will consider diabetes which is a common condition among the elderly population. On the other hand, we will also discuss the importance of the policy and much more.

The policy proposal and the guidelines

Despite diabetes being a disease that needs treatment just like other diseases, diabetes can be termed as a medical condition since it has no cure. Although diabetes is permanent for the time being, it can be managed, and patients live a normal life when done so correctly. Research explains that diabetes can indeed go into remission. This means the patient will exibit no symptoms in the body, but technically still exists in the body system (Kalra et al, 2018). For a better outcome for the geriatric population suffering from diabetes, a healthcare center needs to form a good policy and guidelines that should be applied when taking care of the patients. The best policy to use is that the healthcare center should ensure that it sticks to medication such as metformin, as treatment for the condition. Other than this, the center can also apply insulin and sulfonylureas as another type of medication for the elderly suffering from diabetes. The use of glucose controlling medications should become the hospital policy. This policy will ensure that patients are being monitored and taught how to manage their blood sugar levels through medicating correctly.

On the other hand, there can be guidelines that can also be applied by the healthcare facility to ensure the outcome of the patient is positive. To start with, the facility should ensure that it has all the professionals to deal with the condition all through the day. The professionals should follow up with their patients to ensure that proper outcomes are achieved. Some problems can arise and will be witnessed during care. Challenges are always going to be present such as culture and the values. Some of some of the patient’s religions, or beliefs might not allow them to use medications like insulin in their body. Such patients can be treated with another medication during their blood sugar control treatment. Secondly, some medications might not work for all patients alike. This happens because of the different mechanisms of actions and other underlying conditions. We must also remember that there are different types of diabetes.

Need for a proposed policy

In the healthcare facility, when the above policy and guidelines are considered and followed correctly, the healthcare outcome for patients suffering from diabetes will improve. Due to this fact, the proposed policy and the guidelines are so important in the following ways: the policy acts as a roadmap to guide the healthcare professionals on what to follow while taking care of the elderly population suffering from diabetes. The policy will also allow the facility professionals to follow the facility rules and regulations and this will increase the patient’s outcomes (Bazzazian, 2017). The policy will also help in the standardization of care and this also helps the facility in improving the quality of care provided.

To ensure better outcomes for the patients, the policy will help in following up on the elderly population and adhering to the fact that they are being taken care of. Secondly, it will also help in maintaining the best medication for diabetes, for each patient in their respective levels of disease progression. It will also create an easy way for the elderly people to seek help in the facility knowing very well that they will be taken care of and that their blood sugar will be managed as the facility has already done before.

Potential for an inter-professional approach

According to the inter-professional team, there needs to be good communication while taking care of the elderly population in general. Amongst the people or professionals, there should always be good communication with the primary care physician who will be responsible for the monitoring of the diabetes check-ups for their patients. Secondly, there must be a doctor known as an endocrinologist, a podiatrist to prevent ulcers and manage the feet of the patient that is prescribed exercise, and a dietician as diabetes patients need balanced diets (Szafran, et al, 2019). There is a need for proper communication among these professionals which will lead to good collaboration in the care for diabetes in the elderly population hence increasing the patient outcomes. The collaboration will also assist in taking care of the patients according to their beliefs and values if they were to come up during the management and treatment. This communication is of importance with the medical team to make sure that the patients are prescribed the correct medications to treat their diabetes.

In conclusion, since it is indeed a fact that diabetes mostly affects the elderly population, there is a need for better care of this population. Many of these people are already at a fragile and frail age and can easily forget to manage their blood sugar through diet. At an elderly age, it is also possible that this population is not capable of enough exercise to manage their blood sugar. This is the reason that a policy of making sure that medications are being adhered to is of great importance. This policy will ensure that the advances we have made through medications for diabetes will be taken advantage of, but most importantly, it will better our quality of life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Bazzazian, S. (2017). Biopsychosocial Path Model of Self-Management and Quality of Life in Patients with type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Bioinformatics and Diabetes, 1(3), 35.

Connor, J. B., & Janusek, L. W. (2021). A Biopsychosocial Framework to Examine Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Asian Pacific Islander Immigrants. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 35(1), 82-96.

Kalra, S., Baruah, M. P., & Sahay, R. (2018). Salutogenesis in type 2 diabetes care: a biopsychosocial perspective. Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 22(1), 169.

Szafran, O., Kennett, S. L., Bell, N. R., & Torti, J. M. (2019). Interprofessional collaboration in diabetes care: perceptions of family physicians practicing in or not in a primary health care team. BMC family practice, 20(1), 1-10.

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Biopsychosocial Population Health Policy Proposal

Capella University

Alexander Ruche

April, 2021

Use the Healthways financial statements=  Attachment 

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PART 1

Use the Healthways financial statements=  Attachment

1) Using formulas, conduct a horizontal analysis by calculating changes over the periods of time for which you have statements. Conduct your analysis for the following over the 2–3 years for which you have statements:

· Changes in Revenue

· Changes in Expenses

· Changes in Net Earnings

2) Calculate the organization’s Return on Assets (ROA)

3) Save and submit your assessment.

PART 11:

Create a brief (1- to 2-page) description of your analyses. Be sure to address the following in your summary:

  • Describe the results of each statement analysis. What do the results of each analysis mean?
  • What does your complete financial statement analysis suggest about the financial health of the organization?
  • If using your current organization’s data, does your analysis help describe any observed organizational behaviors or actions? Explain.
  • What assumptions have you made in your analyses?
  • From an entrepreneurial perspective, what implications do these analyses have for your proposed healthcare product or service?

Part III: Elevator Speech

Imagine that you have a limited amount of time during a meeting to convince organizational stakeholders that your proposed product or service will be a worthwhile investment. Create a 3- to 5-slide, narrated PowerPoint presentation of your elevator speech, incorporating selling points from your analyses that you believe make the business case for nurse entrepreneurship and leadership’s commitment to your proposed healthcare product or service.

HealthWaysFinancials

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HealthWaysFinancials

Nurse-Run Clinic Scenario
Patient EncountersFY 2018FY 2017
Established patients3,3483,204
New patients331287
Total Encounters3,6793,491
Cash$5,675$12,098
Financial Ratios:
Expense per Encounter = Total Operating Expenses / Total Encounters
Total Operating Revenue per Encounter = Total Operating Revenue / Total Encounters
Operating Margin = Net Income/Total Operating Revenue
Days Cash On Hand = (Cash + Cash Equivalents) / (Operating Expenses / Days in Time Period)
Table 2. HealthWays Clinic, Income Statement, FY 2018.Table 3. HealthWays Clinic, Balance Sheet, December 31, 2018.
FY 2018FY 2017Current AssetsDecember 31, 2018December 31, 2017Current LiabilitiesDecember 31, 2018December 31, 2017
Gross Revenue (charges)$558,520$497,221Cash5,0329,877Notes Payable27,44950,000
Less write-offs & adjustments117,254104,332Short-term Investments40,38934,181Accounts Payable78,70269,412
Net Patient Revenue (collected)$441,266$392,889Accounts Receivable63,39259,359Accrued Expenses:
+Other Revenue209,671234,953Supply Inventories, at Cost16,02914,918Salaries & Benefits38,26528,274
Prepaid Expenses & Other2,1041,876Taxes1,4191,398
Total Operating Revenue$ 650,937$ 627,842Total Current Assets$ 126,946$ 120,211Interest Payable3,294500
Total Current Liabilities$ 149,129$ 149,584
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Benefits459,171445,396Property, Plant & Equipment (Fixed Assets)Long-Term Liabilities$0$0
Medical Supplies97,62792,418Cost of PP&E56,04755,701
Office Supplies7,4717,302Less Accumulated Depreciation4,1943,943Net Assets
Rent & Depreciation39,14837,023Net PP&E (Net Fixed Assets)$ 51,853$ 51,758Unrestricted28,54120,569
Other43,76247,009Other Assets$ 1,2891289Restricted2,4183,105
Total Operating Expenses$ 647,179$ 629,148Total Assets$ 180,088$ 173,258Total Net Assets$ 30,959$ 23,674
Net Income$ 3,758($1,307)Total Liabilities & Net Assets$ 180,088$ 173,258
Financial Reports: Quick Tips for Interpretation
•income statement: positive net income indicates profitability
•balance sheet: positive equity indicates that there is a positive net worth, representing the amount remaining if an institution went bankrupt and had to liquidate
•compare changes in reports from prior year(s) to identify trends in financial performance, and with industry standards or internal benchmarks.
Financial RatiosFY 2018FY 2017
Expense per Encounter$ 175.91$ 180.22
Total Operating Revenue per Encounter$ 176.93$ 179.85
Operating Margin0.58%-0.21%
Days Cash On Hand3.27.0
Interpretation
Income Statement
The clinic operated at a loss the prior year, this reporting year the clinic made a small profit.
One thought is about collections. The collection rate should be as high as possible, ideally 90-95 percent. It is likely that a lot of the write-offs and adjustments represent uncollected patient fees. More analysis and strategies to improve collections should be considered.
Balance sheet
The current liabilities are greater than the current assets, so the ability of the clinic to pay its short-term obligations is at risk.
Expense per Encounter:
In the prior year, the expense per encounter (patient visit) exceeded the revenue per encounter, so that the operations of the clinic operated at a loss. It is important that the clinic carefully manages its costs because if revenue is not greater than cost, the clinic is not profitable and might not be able to remain solvent.
Total Operating Revenue per Encounter:
In the current year, operating revenue is greater than expenses per encounter, but the two amounts are very similar. The clinic management must more carefully control costs, or negotiate higher reimbursement, or both.
The clinic’s financial health is at risk if it cannot generate adequate profits that cover increases in costs and unexpected expenses.
Operating Margin:
The prior year’s net income was negative, thus leading to a negative operating margin. The current year’s operating margin is very low. This low operating margin is related to the very low profitability of the clinic.
As stated before, the clinic managers should consider how to improve the collection rate, how to negotiate higher reimbursement, and how to better control costs. Another possible strategy is grant writing and fund raising to increase funding and donations.
Days Cash On Hand
The clinic’s days cash on hand is very low, with only three days of ability to pay short-term expenses.
Concerns about meeting short-term obligations are more serious because current liabilities exceed current assets, so it might not be possible for the clinic to meet short-term obligations if there is an interruption in revenue. This puts the clinic at risk of bankruptcy.

Reflect upon a current or previous organization, and consider the organizational mission, vision, and values, as well as the organizational culture and leadership practices.

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Reflect upon a current or previous organization, and consider the organizational mission, vision, and values, as well as the organizational culture and leadership practices.

1. Provide a concise introduction for your posting.

2. In what ways did the organizational mission, vision, and values reflect a culture of excellence?

a. How were the mission, vision, and values similar to and different from your personal philosophy of nursing and core values?

b. How were the mission and values reflected in the organizational culture and leadership?

3. Identify one recommendation for improvement or further enhancement of congruence between organizational mission/values and the day-to-day organizational culture and leadership practices that you observed. Include your rationale. How might the LEAN Six Sigma approach be applied to address this gap?

4. Recommend one leadership approach or strategy that can be applied to support a culture of excellence within your future MSN role. Include your rationale and the intended impact.

5. Conclude with a succinct synopsis of key points and concise self-reflection of how this topic contributes to your growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track.

Please note that the requirements for the Peer Engagement Forum are different from what you are accustomed to in the traditional discussion boards in your previous classes. Refer to the assignment guideline and rubric listed below for specific requirements regarding expectations for postings within the peer engagement forum.

Think for a while about cultural practices and how they affect health or illness in your own family

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Think for a while about cultural practices and how they affect health or illness in your own family. They may be difficult to identify as such at first, but they do exist. What ideas about illness prevention does your family adhere to? What do you do when someone gets sick? What rituals does your family practice when someone dies?

At least 350 words.

All answers or discussions comments submitted must be in APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.) 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5

·      Minimum of two references, not older than 2015.

In nursing practice, the use of  ventilation associated procedures such as endotracheal suctioning and frequent oral care is frequently provided for COVID-19. How do you know that the way you perform the skill is correct?

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In nursing practice, the use of  ventilation associated procedures such as endotracheal suctioning and frequent oral care is frequently provided for COVID-19. How do you know that the way you perform the skill is correct? How well does it work? Is there evidence to support it? Have you changed the way you do this skill over time? If so, why?

Write a 2 or 3 pages describing the practice/skill and what you know about it. Find evidence to support it or evidence that indicates a need for change. How have you/would you measure how well it works? (Consider all appropriate patient outcomes measures.)

 

A 25-year-old presented to the labor and delivery unit with complaints of uterine cramping and lower back pain.

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A 25-year-old presented to the labor and delivery unit with complaints of uterine cramping and lower back pain. The client denied any vaginal bleeding and had a history of preterm birth at 32 weeks (about 7 and a half months) gestation with her last pregnancy. The baby from that pregnancy is three years old has no developmental issues. The client’s gestational age is 30 weeks (about 7 months). She is O+, and all other lab values are normal. No evidence of sexually transmitted infections (STI’s).

(Group Beta Strep is missing from the labs and most often is obtained at 35 – 37 weeks (about 8 and a half months) gestation. Without this information, it is often determined to treat the patient anyway, to protect a premature baby from the risk.)

 

which of the following behaviors may be (1) ethical but illegal, (2) legal but unethical, (3) illegal and unethical, and (4) legal and ethical.

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Read Chapter 4

1-which of the following behaviors may be (1) ethical but illegal, (2) legal but unethical, (3) illegal and unethical, and (4) legal and ethical.

A. Working in a clinic that performs abortions

b. Respecting the wishes of a client suffering from ALS that he be permitted to die with dignity and not placed on “breathing machines”

c. Respecting the health surrogate’s wishes regarding termination of life support of her friend

d. Observing a coworker take out two tablets of oxycodone as ordered for pain management for his patient but keeping one for himself, administering only one tablet to the patient.

2-differentiate among the following: deontological theories, utilitarianism, and principlism.

3-what do you think about health-care professionals disclosing information to clients about a poor prognosis, even though the information may cause severe distress.

4-What do they think about health-care professionals disclosing information to clients against family wishes?

5. You see a colleague use another nurse’s password to access the medication administration system and take out a narcotic. What would you do?

6.Your colleague’s child fell and was brought to the emergency department. She comes back up to the unit and tells you that they cleaned and debrided the wound, and she needs to change the dressings twice a day using a wet to dry method. You see her go into the supply system and remove the dressings and saline using a patient’s identification number. What would you do?

7. You are caring for a patient who has a terminal disease. He asks you if he is dying. Would you tell him? If yes, how? If no, what might you say? .

8-You are administering hydromorphone to a patient. The patient asks you what you are administering. Would you tell the patient about the medication?

 

Give a brief summary evaluation of your community’s health, the major strengths of your community, and the hopes for your community in the future.  Also, discuss what has resonated with you in this course.

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Give a brief summary evaluation of your community’s health, the major strengths of your community, and the hopes for your community in the future.  Also, discuss what has resonated with you in this course.

Submission Instructions:

  • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources

Peer Engagement Forum

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Peer Engagement Forum

Purpose

The Peer Engagement Forum will take place during four weeks in the NR 504 course and is designed to provide students with an opportunity to engage and dialogue at a deeper level with a small group of peers. Weeks during which Peer Engagement will occur include weeks two, five, six, and seven.

Course Outcomes

Throughout the course of the four Peer Engagement Forums, the following Course Outcomes will be addressed:

· CO #1 – Discern leadership approaches that facilitate achievement of health outcomes through interprofessional collaborative practice within micro-, meso-, and macro-level systems.

· CO #2 – Appraise the role of the MSN-prepared nurse to lead safe, efficient, ethical, high-quality, person-centered health care across complex systems.

· CO #3 – Integrate communication modalities which convey cultural humility, value the diverse nature of individuals, and cultivate healthful work environments.

· CO #4 -Apply change and leadership theories to plan sustainable, evidence-based quality improvement within an atmosphere which supports care for self and others.

· CO #5 – Recognize individual strengths and opportunities for enhancement regarding leadership characteristics reflective of a MSN-prepared nurse.

Due Date

· Primary (initial) posting to the Peer Engagement Forum is due by Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT during the designated week in which the forum occurs

· All responsive postings and answers to questions posed directly to students are due by Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of the designated week in which the forum occurs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Points Possible: 100 points

Requirements

Criteria for Content

· Based upon readings and learning activities within the class lessons, create a primary (initial) posting in response to the specific Peer Engagement Forum discussion questions which are described within the module. Please refer to the modules for weeks two, five, six, and seven to locate specific discussion instructions.

· Your primary posting must be a minimum of 300 words and no more than 500 words in length (not including the reference list).

· Include a minimum of two current, peer-reviewed, scholarly sources to support your primary posting in the Peer Engagement Forum.

· Respond in a substantive manner to at least two peers during the assigned week. Responsive postings must be a minimum of 100 words and no more than 300 words in length (not including any reference list, should one be included).

· Respond in a substantive manner by Sunday at 11:59 pm MT to all questions directed specifically to you. You are required to address questions posed before Saturday at 11:59 pm MT directly to you.

 

Preparing the Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.

2. Post your primary (initial) response to the Peer Engagement Forum by Wednesday at 11:59 pm MT during the assigned week.

a. Primary posting must be at least 300 words and no more than 500 words in length (not including the reference list).

b. A minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are required to support the primary posting.

3. Post a minimum of two substantive, responsive postings to peers by Sunday at 11:59 pm MT at the end of the assigned week.

a. Responsive postings must each be at least 100 words and no more than 300 words in length (not including any reference list, should one be included).

4. Respond in a substantive manner to all questions directed specifically to you. You are required to address questions posed before Saturday at 11:59 pm MT directly to you.

5. No direct quotes may be used in this forum.

6. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.

7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).

8. Correct APA format is used for citing and referencing of sources.

 

 

 

Assignment Criteria

Grading Criteria –

CategoryPoints%Description
Quality and Depth of Primary (initial) Posting4040%Primary posting is comprehensive and meets the following criteria:

· Includes an introduction to the posting

· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner

· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information

· Includes a summary of key points shared

· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as future leader in the chosen specialty track

· Integrates scholarly support to validate assertions made

Quality and Depth of Peer Engagement4040%Evidence of meaningful peer engagement meets the following criteria:

· Minimum of two responsive postings

· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers

· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner

· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.

 

Graduate-level Writing Style2020%Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards:

· Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

· Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

· APA format for citing sources

· APA format for referencing sources

· No direct quotes are used within the forum

Quality of Literature SupportIt is an expectation that a minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated to support your primary (initial) posting.

If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted.

Length of Primary and Responsive PostingsIt is an expectation that the postings meet the following length requirement:

· Primary (initial) postings must be 300 words minimum to 500 words maximum (not including the reference list)

· Responsive postings must each be 100 words minimum to 300 words maximum (not including any reference list, should one be included)

If either of the above expectations are not met, 10 points shall be deducted

Timeliness

Of

Forum Participation

The following participation guidelines are required:

· Primary posting is made before Wednesday 11:59 pm MT during the assigned week

· Two responsive postings are made before Sunday 11:59 pm MT at the end of the assigned week

· Responds by Sunday 11:59 pm MT to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday 11:59 pm MT directly to them.

 

If any of the above requirements are not met, 10 points shall be deducted

Total100100%A quality assignment will meet or exceed all the above requirements.

Chamberlain College of Nursing NR504: Leadership and Nursing Practice: Role Development

NR504 Peer Engagement Forum 10/3/18 AS

 

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Grading Rubric

 

Assignment Criteria

Exemplary

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Accomplished

(92%)

 

Average

(84%)

 

Marginally Acceptable

(76%)

 

Insufficient

(0%)

 

Content

Possible Points = 80 Points

Quality and Depth of Primary (initial) Posting40 Points36 Points33 Points30 Points0 Points
 Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner.

 

All of the following are included:

· Includes an introduction to the posting

· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner

· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information

· Includes a summary of key points shared

· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track

· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 

Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial.

All of the following are included:

· Includes an introduction to the posting

· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner

· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information

· Includes a summary of key points shared

· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track

· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas.

All of the following are included:

· Includes an introduction to the posting

· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner

· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information

· Includes a summary of key points shared

· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track

· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following:

· Includes an introduction to the posting

· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner

· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information

· Includes a summary of key points shared

· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track

· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following:

· Includes an introduction to the posting

· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner

· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information

· Includes a summary of key points shared

· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track

· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

Quality and Depth of Peer Engagement40 Points36 Points33 Points30 Points0 Points
 Exemplary engagement evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner.

 

All of the following are included:

· Minimum of two responsive postings

· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers

· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner

· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.

 

Accomplished engagement evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial.

All of the following are included:

· Minimum of two responsive postings

· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers

· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner

· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.

 

Average engagement evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas.

All of the following are included:

· Minimum of two responsive postings

· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers

· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner

· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.

 

Marginally acceptable engagement evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following:

· Minimum of two responsive postings

· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers

· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner

· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.

 

Insufficient engagement evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following:

· Minimum of two responsive postings

· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers

· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner

· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.

 

Content Subtotal ________of 80 points
Format

Possible Points = 20 Points

Graduate-level Writing Style

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 Points18 Points16 Points15 Points0 Points
 Exemplary graduate level writing style is evident, which fully meets all of the criteria below:

· Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

· Exceptional writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information

· Correct APA format for citing sources

· Correct APA format for referencing sources

· No direct quote is used within the assignment

 

Accomplished graduate-level writing style is evident which fully meets four of the criteria below:

· No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

· No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information

· No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing

· No more than 2 errors in APA format for referencing sources

· No direct quote is used within the assignment

Average graduate-level writing style is evident which fully meets three of the criteria below:

· No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

· No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information

· No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing

· No more than 2 errors in APA format for referencing sources

· No direct quote is used within the assignment

Marginally acceptable graduate-level writing is evident which fully meets two of the criteria below:

· No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

· No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information

· No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing

· No more than 2 errors in APA format for referencing sources

· No direct quote is used within the assignment

 

Insufficient graduate-level writing style is evident which fully meets one or less of the criteria below:

· No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

· No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information

· No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing

· No more than 2 errors in APA format for referencing sources

· No direct quote is used within the assignment

Quality of Literature Support0 Points Deducted   10 Points Deducted
 A minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated to support the primary (initial) posting.

 

   The assignment fails to meet the requirement for quality of literature support.
Length of Primary (initial) and Responsive Postings0 points Deducted 10 Points Deducted
 The following requirements are met:

· The primary (initial) posting is a minimum of 300 words and does not exceed 500 words in length (not including the reference list)

· Responsive postings are each a minimum of 100 words and do not exceed 300 words in length (not including any reference listing, should one be included)

 The assignment fails to meet one or more of the requirements noted for length of postings.
Timeliness of Forum Participation0 Points Deducted 10 Points Deducted
 The following participation guidelines are met:

· Primary (initial) posting is made before Wednesday 11:59 pm MT during the assigned week

· Minimum of two responsive postings are made before Sunday 11:59 pm MT at the end of the assigned week

· Responds by Sunday 11:59 pm MT to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday 11:59 pm MT directly to them.

 

 

 The assignment fails to meet one or more of the requirements for participation.
Format Subtotal_____of 20 points
Assignment Total Points Earned_____of 100 Points

 

NR504 Peer Engagement Forum 12/3/2018 AS

 

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