Final paper for my Capstone

Excellent – 5 points

Satisfactory - 3

Unsatisfactory - 1

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Role of the Nurse content/depth

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.

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.

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. 

Writing Style, Organization  and Grammar

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.

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.