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Rubric Criteria

Clinical Manifestations of Patient

12 points

Criteria Description

Description of subjective and objective clinical manifestations

5. Target

12 points

Subjective and objective clinical manifestations are thorough.

Cardiovascular Conditions Leading to Heart Failure and Interventions

18 points

Criteria Description

Description of four cardiovascular conditions in which the patient is at risk and may lead to heart failure. Explanation of what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent heart failure development in each of the presented conditions.

5. Target

18 points

Description of four cardiovascular conditions in which the patient is at risk and may lead to heart failure, and an explanation of what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent heart failure development in each of the conditions are thorough.

Evaluation of Nursing Interventions at Admissions

12 points

Criteria Description

Description of the benefit of the intervention at the time of admission using the nursing process. Explanation of any changes to the interventions to ensure patient independence and prevent readmission.

5. Target

12 points

Description of the benefit of the intervention at the time of admission using the nursing process and an explanation of any changes to the interventions to ensure patient independence and prevent readmission are thorough.

Nursing Interventions for Older Patients to Prevent Problems Caused by Multiple Drug Interactions

18 points

Criteria Description

Explanation of seven medications listed in the scenario, including the classification, action, and rationale for each. Discussion of four nursing interventions to prevent problems caused by multiple drug interactions in older patients, including rationale for the recommended interventions.

5. Target

18 points

Explanation of seven medications listed in the scenario, including the classification, action, and rationale for each, and discussion of four nursing interventions to prevent problems caused by multiple drug interactions in older patients, including rationale for the recommended interventions are thorough.

Health Promotion and Restoration Teaching Plan

18 points

Criteria Description

Health promotion and restoration teaching plan is provided for patient including multidisciplinary resources for rehabilitation and any modifications that may be needed, including maintenance of medications. Explanation of how the rehabilitation resources and modifications will assist the patient's transition to independence and prevent readmission.

5. Target

18 points

Health promotion and restoration teaching plan is provided for patient including multidisciplinary resources for rehabilitation and any modifications that may be needed, including maintenance of medications, and explanation of how the rehabilitation resources and modifications will assist the patient's transition to independence and prevent readmission are thorough.

COPD Triggers and Options for Smoking Cessation

18 points

Criteria Description

Discussion of options for smoking offered considering patient's current and long-term tobacco use. Outline of COPD triggers that can increase exacerbation frequency, resulting in readmission.

5. Target

18 points

Discussion of options for smoking cessation offered considering patient's current and long-term tobacco use, and outline of COPD triggers that can increase exacerbation frequency, resulting in readmission are thorough.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

6 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target

6 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

6 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

5. Target

6 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

6 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. Target

6 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Mechanics of Writing

3.6 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target

3.6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

2.4 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target

2.4 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.