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DECISION TREE FOR NEUROLOGICAL AND MUSCULOSKELETAL
RESOURCES

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WEEKLY RESOURCES

BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 8

Submit your Assignment, started in Week 6.

Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center offers an example of those required elements (available at http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htmLinks to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

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Rubric

NURS_6521_Week8_Assignment_Rubric

NURS_6521_Week8_Assignment_Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBriefly summarize the patient case study you were assigned, including each of the three decisions you took for the patient presented. Be specific.

20 to >17.8 pts

Excellent

The response accurately and thoroughly summarizes in detail the patient case study assigned, including specific and complete details on each of the three decisions made for the patient presented.

17.8 to >15.8 pts

Good

The response accurately summarizes the patient case study assigned, including details on each of the three decisions made for the patient presented.

15.8 to >13.8 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely summarizes the patient case study assigned, including details on each of the three decisions made for the patient presented.

13.8 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely summarizes the patient case study assigned, including details on each of the three decisions made for the patient presented, or is missing.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBased on the decisions you recommended for the patient case study, explain whether you believe the decisions provided were supported by the evidence-based literature. Be specific and provide examples. Be sure to support your response with evidence and references from outside resources.

25 to >22.25 pts

Excellent

The response accurately and thoroughly explains in detail how the decisions recommended for the patient case study are supported by the evidence-based literature. … The response includes specific and relevant outside reference examples that fully support the explanation provided.

22.25 to >19.75 pts

Good

The response accurately explains how the decisions recommended for the patient case study are supported by the evidence-based literature. … The response includes relevant outside reference examples that lend support for the explanation provided that are accurate.

19.75 to >17.25 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how the decisions recommended for the patient case study are supported by the evidence-based literature. … The response includes inaccurate or vague outside reference examples that may or may not lend support for the explanation provided or are misaligned to the explanation provided.

17.25 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how the decisions recommended for the patient case study are supported by the evidence-based literature, or is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague outside reference examples that do not lend support for the explanation provided, or is missing.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhat were you hoping to achieve with the decisions you recommended for the patient case study you were assigned? Support your response with evidence and references from outside resources.

20 to >17.8 pts

Excellent

The response accurately and thorough explains in detail what they were hoping to achieve with the decisions recommend for the patient case study assigned. … The response includes specific and relevant outside reference examples that fully support the explanation provided.

17.8 to >15.8 pts

Good

The response accurately explains what they were hoping to achieve with the decisions recommended for the patient case study assigned. … The response includes relevant outside reference examples that lend support for the explanation provided that are accurate.

15.8 to >13.8 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains what they were hoping to achieve with the decisions recommended for the patient case study assigned. … The response includes inaccurate or vague outside reference examples that may or may not lend support for the explanation provided or are misaligned to the explanation provided.

13.8 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains what they were hoping to achieve with the decisions recommended for the patient case study assigned, or is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague outside reference examples that do not lend support for the explanation provided, or is missing.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain any difference between what you expected to achieve with each of the decisions and the results of the decisions in the exercise. Describe whether they were different. Be specific and provide examples.

20 to >17.8 pts

Excellent

The response accurately and clearly explains in detail any differences between what they expected to achieve with each of the decisions and the results of the decisions in the exercise. … The response provides specific, accurate, and relevant examples that fully support whether there were differences between the decisions made and the decisions available in the exercise.

17.8 to >15.8 pts

Good

The response accurately explains any differences between what they expected to achieve with each of the decisions and the results of the decisions in the exercise. … The response provides accurate examples that support whether there were differences between the decisions made and the decisions available in the exercise.

15.8 to >13.8 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains any differences between what they expected to achieve with each of the decisions and the results of the decisions in the exercise. … The response provides inaccurate or vague examples that may or may not support whether there were differences between the decisions made and the decisions available in the exercise.

13.8 to >0 pts

Poor

vaguely explains in detail any differences between what they expected to achieve with each of the decisions and the results of the decisions in the exercise, or is missing. … The response provides inaccurate and vague examples that do not support whether there were differences between the decisions made and the decisions available in the exercise, or is missing.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.

5 to >4.45 pts

Excellent

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

4.45 to >3.95 pts

Good

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

3.95 to >3.45 pts

Fair

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.

3.45 to >0 pts

Poor

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity less than 60% of the time.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.45 pts

Excellent

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors

4.45 to >3.95 pts

Good

Contains a few (1–2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

3.95 to >3.45 pts

Fair

Contains several (3–4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

3.45 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (= 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.45 pts

Excellent

Uses correct APA format with no errors

4.45 to >3.95 pts

Good

Contains a few (1–2) APA format errors

3.95 to >3.45 pts

Fair

Contains several (3–4) APA format errors

3.45 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (= 5) APA format errors

5 pts

Total Points: 100

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please see document attached as I have highlighted my “decisions” for the treatments which is needed for the assignment.