Step 1 The scenario:
As a nurse educator, you will be giving an in-service workshop on the common alterations of cardiovascular functioning to a group of new ER nurses. To prepare for the workshop, you will review some more common alterations found in cardiovascular functioning.
Step 2 Select a cardiovascular disorder for this discussion and, if necessary, research the clinical manifestations of the disorder.
Step 3 In your post, describe the alterations in cardiovascular functioning associated with the disorder you have chosen. Be sure to cite all sources used and provide a reference using proper APA formatting.
RN to BSN Program
Syllabus: HIT420 9
Discussion Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
Outcome Content/
Comprehension
20 to >15.0 pts
Excellent
Post demonstrates
depth of
understanding of
course content;
Addresses discussion
prompt completely;
offers clear point of
view and detail
15 to >10.0 pts
Satisfactory
Post demonstrates
adequate depth of
understanding, but
does not address all of
discussion prompt;
point of view is
somewhat unclear and
detail is limited
10 to >0 pts
Needs
Improvement
Post does not
demonstrate depth
of understanding
of course content;
Discussion prompt
is minimally
addressed; Point of
view is unclear
and detail is underdeveloped
20
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
Outcome
Engagement/
Classroom
Interaction (One to
two response posts,
please refer to the
week’s discussion for
specific
requirements)
20 to >14.0 pts
Excellent
Submits required
number of response
posts; Responses
extend the discussion
by making
connections, relating
to others’ ideas and
adding supporting
detail
14 to >9.0 pts
Satisfactory
Submits required
number or response
posts; Some
connections are made
with relevant
explanation and detail
9 to >0 pts
Needs
Improvement
Responses are not
submitted;
Responses are
generic, limited,
do not extend the
discussion or add
detail
20
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
Outcome Timeliness
10 pts
Excellent
Submits initial post
by deadline
4 pts
Satisfactory
Submits initial post
one to three days
late(after Wednesday)
0 pts
Needs
Improvement
Submits initial
post 4 days
late(after Sunday)
10
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
Outcome Spelling/
Grammar/Mechanics
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent
Posts have 0-1
spelling or
grammatical errors;
Properly cites work
in APA format where
required
8 to >5.0 pts
Satisfactory
Posts have 2-3
spelling or
grammatical errors;
Cites work in APA
format where required
with few errors
5 to >0 pts
Needs
Improvement
Posts have 3 or
more spelling or
grammatical
errors; Does not
cite work where
required
10
Total Points 60