Personal Introduction and Pursuing a Nursing Career Discussion

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  • Please introduce yourself to your classmates and, if you wish, attach a picture of yourself. Respond to a few of your classmates’ posts when they become available. Here is some information you may want to include in your post:
    • Your name
    • Brief personal background about your interests, hobbies, etc.
    • Your current courses and major
    • Future plans
    • Your picture attachment

    Discussion Board Posting (3 points)

    • Explain how the concepts of theory, research, and practice are integrated
    • Discuss one (1) reason why the integration of theory, research and practice are important to the practice of nursing

    Reminder: Make sure to comply with all Communication Policies and Netiquette Guidelines outlined in the Course Information page within the Getting Started Module. Once you have posted your introduction, review your syllabus thoroughly, then proceed to the Modules link on the Course Menu to begin completing your course tasks. Need help with posting to a discussion forum? Review the Discussion tutorial video below.

Graduate Discussion Board Grading Rubric

Graduate Discussion Board Grading Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInitial Post
1.0 ptsProficient

The initial posting is substantive demonstrating critical thinking and thoughts delving deeper into the discussion topic and course content and includes a minimum of two professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

0.5 ptsCompetent

The initial posting is somewhat substantive and/or includes only one reference from a professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal and/or completed by Thursday at 11:59 PM/EST.

0.25 ptsNovice

The initial posting is not substantive or submitted after Thursday at 11:59 PM/EST. The initial post does not include a reference from a professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal. Posted on same day as a response posting.

1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Response 1
0.5 ptsProficient

The response is a substantive interaction that builds on the ideas of others, delving deeper into the discussion question and course content in response to a colleague. The response includes one reference from a professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

0.3 ptsCompetent

The response is somewhat substantive and includes one reference from a professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

0.0 ptsNovice

The response does not have a reference from professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal and/or did not post and/or posted on same day as initial posting and/or response posting.

0.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Response 2
0.5 ptsProficient

The response is a substantive interaction that builds on the ideas of others, delving deeper into the discussion question and course content in response to a colleague. The response includes one reference from a professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

0.3 ptsCompetent

The response is somewhat substantive and includes one reference from a professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

0.0 ptsNovice

The response does not have a reference from professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal and/or did not post and/or posted on same day as initial posting and/or response posting.

0.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Response 3
0.5 ptsProficient

The response is a substantive interaction that builds on the ideas of others, delving deeper into the discussion question and course content in response to a colleague. The response includes one reference from a professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

0.3 ptsCompetent

The response is somewhat substantive and includes one reference from a professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

0.0 ptsNovice

The response does not have a reference from professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal and/or did not post and/or posted on same day as initial posting and/or response posting.

0.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity/APA
0.5 ptsProficient

Posting and responses are clear, concise, and in proper APA format for citations and references. No grammatical errors are noted. The entry adds worth to the dialogue and the comments build on the previous statements of others.

0.3 ptsCompetent

Posting and responses are somewhat clear. Proper APA format for citation and reference noted in some areas but some APA infractions are apparent. Minor grammatical errors are noted. The entry adds to the dialogue, but some repetition and/or unclear thought is noted.

0.0 ptsNovice

Posting and responses are unclear. APA format not followed. Grammatical errors are noted. The entry does not build on previous dialogue.

0.5 pts
Total Points: 3.0