Case study
Criteria Pts
10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0 pts
Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0
Clearly explains
who the patient is
(age, gender, etc.)
and distinguishing
between subjective
and objective data.
Discusses what the
principle problem
is.
Contains both
elements of high
proficiency and
moderate
proficiency
Vaguely explains
who the patient is
and what the
problem is, and
distinguishes
between
subjective and
objective data;
missing 1 of the
above areas
Contains both
elements of
moderate
proficiency and
non- proficient
Lack of
introduction to the
patient; missing 2
or more areas in
the first 2 columns
of this row
Not
attempted/Not
submitted
10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0 pts
Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0
Clearly and
concisely discusses
the disease
pathophysiology as
well as
manifestations and
cause
Contains both
elements of high
proficiency and
moderate
proficiency
Vaguely or missing
minimal
information
regarding the
disease
pathophysiology,
manifestations,
and causes
Contains both
elements of
moderate
proficiency and
non- proficient
Missing important
information
regarding the
disease
pathophysiology,
manifestations,
and cause
Not
attempted/Not
submitted
10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0 pts
Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0
Clearly and
concisely discusses
patient's health
history and past
treatments
including any
additional health
history we should
ask the patient
(surgeries,
medications, etc.)
Contains both
elements of high
proficiency and
moderate
proficiency
Vaguely discusses
patient's health
history and past
treatments
including any
additional health
history we should
ask the patient
Contains both
elements of
moderate
proficiency and
non- proficient
Missing important
information
regarding the
patient's health
history and past
treatments
including any
additional health
history we should
ask the patient
Not
attempted/Not
submitted
20 pts 16 pts 12 pts 8 pts 4 pts 0 pts
Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0
Clearly and
concisely lists all
patient's
assessment data
from case study
and includes any
important nursing
physical
assessment needed
for the patient
Contains both
elements of high
proficiency and
moderate
proficiency
Vaguely lists all
patient's
assessment data
from case study;
lacking some
important nursing
physical
assessment still
needed for the
patient
Contains both
elements of
moderate
proficiency and
non- proficient
Missing important
patient assessment
data from case
study; lacking some
important nursing
physical
assessment still
needed for the
patient
Not
attempted/Not
submitted
NU208 Case Study Rubric
Pathophysiology
History
Nursing Physical
Assessment 20 pts
Introduction to
the Patient
Ratings
10 pts
10 pts
10 pts
Criteria Pts
NU208 Case Study Rubric
Ratings
20 pts 16 pts 12 pts 8 pts 4 pts 0 pts
Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0
Clearly and
concisely explains
what treatments
the patient is
receiving because
of their disease;
and lists any
additional
treatments relevant
to disease
Contains both
elements of high
proficiency and
moderate
proficiency
Vaguely explains
what treatments
the patient is
receiving because
of their disease;
vaguely explains
additional
treatments
relevant to disease
Contains both
elements of
moderate
proficiency and
non- proficient
Lacks explanation
of treatments the
patient is receiving
because of
patient's disease;
lacks or is missing
additional
treatments
recommended
based on their
disease
Not
attempted/Not
submitted
20 pts 16 pts 12 pts 8 pts 4 pts 0 pts
Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0
Contains a
minimum of 3
relevant nursing
interventions
related to principle
case study
diagnosis
Contains both
elements of high
proficiency and
moderate
proficiency
Missing 1 part of
nursing
interventions
related to principle
case study
diagnosis; may not
be the best nursing
interventions
Contains both
elements of
moderate
proficiency and
non- proficient
Inappropriate
nursing
interventions
related to principle
case study
diagnosis; missing
multiple nursing
interventions
Not
attempted/Not
submitted
10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0 pts
Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0
Utilized 1st and 2nd
level headings
appropriately; at
least 2-3 pages
long; 2 credible
resources;
appropriate in text
citations
Contains both
elements of high
proficiency and
moderate
proficiency
Utilizes headings
but not accurately
placed; minor
errors in citations
and referencing
Contains both
elements of
moderate
proficiency and
non- proficient
Lacks headings; <2
pages long; lacks
references and
proper APA in text
citations
Not
attempted/Not
submitted
Related
Treatments
APA Formatting
and References
Nursing
Interventions
20 pts
20 pts
10 pts
Total Points: 100