Final paper for my Capstone
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Excellent – 5 points |
Satisfactory - 3 |
Unsatisfactory - 1 |
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Reflection regarding achievement of Student Learning Outcomes |
Clear description of personal strengths and weaknesses on how Student Learning Outcomes were achieved. All of the Student Learning Outcomes for the course are discussed sufficiently. |
Strengths and weaknesses in meeting Student Learning Outcomes are noted but not described in depth. Student Learning Outcomes for the course are discussed inconsistently. |
Missing discussion of strengths, weaknesses. One, or more, of the Student Learning Outcomes for the course is/are not addressed. |
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Safety |
Provides multiple examples of clinical skills to function safely in the clinical setting. |
Provides adequate evidence of clinical skills to function safely in the clinical setting. |
No discussion of evidence of clinical skills to function safely in the clinical setting. |
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Critical Thinking |
Consistently demonstrates critical thinking skills through thorough self reflection and in depth discussion of achieved objectives. Appreciation for, and prioritization of, multiple viewpoints is evident. |
Inconsistently demonstrates critical thinking skills using self reflection and discussion of objectives. Reflection seems at times shallow and not self-aware with inability to appreciate other viewpoints. |
No evidence of critical thinking or reflection skills. Superficial discussion of objectives. No recognition of other viewpoints. |
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Communication and Delegation |
Provides multiple examples of successfully managing care for multiple patients working within a multidisciplinary team. |
Provides an example of managing care for a patient working within a multidisciplinary team but lacks depth in reflection. |
Does not provide examples or examples provided do not illustrate positive communication and delegation techniques. |
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Nursing Core Values |
Discussion demonstrates consistent professionalism in behaviors and attitude. Adheres to ethical and legal framework for nursing practice. Identifies scientific rationale for nursing interventions. |
Student seems to have understanding of professionalism in behaviors and attitude through writing but examples are not clear. Adheres to ethical and legal framework for nursing practice. |
Student does not demonstrate professionalism in behaviors and attitude. |
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Role of the Nurse content/depth
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Thoughts on nursing are very clearly described; e.g. responsibilities, settings, etc.; demonstrates clear understanding/knowledge. |
Demonstrates general understanding of nursing but not in depth; some information is missing or inaccurate. |
Discussion of nursing is unspecific; significant information is missing or inaccurate. |
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Academic Reflection and Self-insight content |
Shows depth of insight into academic record; reflections on clinical experience are honest and balanced. Demonstrates consistent awareness of self in reflection. |
Academic record not discussed; reflections of clinical experience are somewhat superficial or uneven. Demonstrates adequate awareness of self in reflection. |
Academic record not mentioned; reflection on clinical experience is missing or neglects significant issues. No self-awareness is evident in discussion. |
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References and Sources |
Credible, relevant, and sufficient number and variety of references and sources; sources are integrated and consistently used to support statements about nursing and self-insights. |
Some references and sources are not credible or relevant; some deficiency in number or variety of sources; sources usually but not always used to support statements. |
Insufficient number or variety of references or sources; several sources not credible or irrelevant sources; sources not used to support statements. |
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Writing Style, Organization and Grammar
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Ideas are logically organized and developed. Sentences are grammatically sound and meaning is clear; no more than 1-2 direct quotes; punctuation and spelling are virtually perfect. |
Paper proceeds logically but some transition or organization problems may impede flow. Some grammatical or mechanical errors; word choice is sometimes awkward or inappropriate; some need for conciseness. |
Paper seems aimless does not flow well; ideas are unorganized or transitions are absent. More than an average of 2 grammatical errors per page; style is wordy or informal; many direct quotes. |
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Format Requirements |
Nearly perfect APA style formatting (title page, abstract, running head, in-text citations, references page); meets layout requirements (1” margins, 12pt. TNR, double spaced, etc.) |
Some APA format errors or minor deviations from layout requirements. |
Significant number of APA format errors or layout deviations. |