As healthcare organizations become more complex and our focus on the patient experience expands, nurses are leading and participating in evidence-based practice (EBP) projects and quality improvement (QI) initiatives with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
In what ways is EBP applied where you work or where you do clinicals?
Discuss the findings of a QI initiative or study from either your clinical location/hospital website or another online source.
In order to receive full credit, you will need to clearly respond to both parts of the question using subtitles or bullets AND cite at least one scholarly reference in your response.
Rubric
URS_440_OL – Discussion Board RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsInitial Responses
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9 to >7.92 pts
Proficient
The initial post applies course content sufficiently by expanding on the main points of the prompt; responses exhibit critical thinking and analysis.7.92 to >6.75 pts
Acceptable
Content knowledge is exhibited by identification of the main topics; there is some evidence of critical thinking and analysis, but responses may be insufficient or lacking in detail.6.75 to >5.31 pts
Needs Improvement
Understanding of content knowledge is poorly exhibited and insufficient in critical thinking, analysis, and detail. Some main discussion topics are not covered or significantly digress from the topic at hand.5.31 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Initial response is missing or provides no indication of understanding. Main topics are not covered./ 9 pts
Reponses to Peers
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8 to >7.04 pts
Proficient
Replies to peers are well developed and insightful, and provide an opportunity for response. Responses promote a discussion either by sharing prior knowledge and experiences, making meaningful connections with course content, asking meaningful questions, or challenging viewpoints.7.04 to >6 pts
Acceptable
Replies to peers are mostly developed and provide an opportunity for response. Responses contribute to the discussion either by sharing prior knowledge and experiences, making connections with course content, or asking questions.6 to >4.72 pts
Needs Improvement
Some replies to peers are missing or poorly developed and provide little or no opportunity for response. Responses do little to contribute to the discussion.4.72 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No responses to peers are present AND/OR one word responses are provided./ 8 pts
Mechanics
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1 to >0.88 pts
Proficient
Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error free. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately referenced and cited in current APA style when applicable.0.88 to >0.75 pts
Acceptable
Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased, referenced, and cited correctly in current APA style.0.75 to >0.59 pts
Needs Improvement
Writing is generally unclear and unorganized. Several errors in spelling and grammar. Information from sources is missing or improperly cited.0.59 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension, AND/OR writing includes slang or is inappropriate for academic discourse./ 1 pts
Participation
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2 to >1.76 pts
Proficient
Meets or exceeds the minimum number of initial postings and replies to peers and instructors.1.76 to >1.5 pts
Acceptable
Provided slightly less than the minimum amount of initial posts and replies to peers and instructors.1.5 to >1.18 pts
Needs Improvement
Provided significantly less than the minimum amount of initial posts and replies to peers and instructors.1.18 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
There was little to no evidence of active participation in the discussion board, initial postings and/or replies to peers and instructors.