Complete the following items and incorporate them into the final version of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan.

  • With the resources specific to the MSN specialization and the, Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), shared in this module, write a paragraph or make a Nursing Specialty Comparison table, comparing at least two nursing specialties that include your selected specialization and second-preferred specialization.
  • Write a 2- to 3-paragraph justification statement identifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Incorporate feedback you received from colleagues in this Module’s Discussion forum.
  • Identify the professional organization related to your chosen specialization for this Assignment, and explain how you can become an active member of this organization.

 

NURS_6003_Module06_Week11_Assignment_Rubric

NURS_6003_Module06_Week11_Assignment_Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComplete the following items for part 4 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan: Compare at least two nursing specialties, including your selected specialization and second-preferred specialization.

30 to >26.0 ptsExcellent
A detailed comparison is provided that accurately and fully describes the selected and second-preferred specialization.

26 to >23.0 ptsGood
A partial comparison is provided that partially describes the selected and second-preferred specialization.

23 to >20.0 ptsFair
A vague or inaccurate comparison is provided that describes the selected and second-preferred specialization.

20 to >0 ptsPoor
A comparison is missing.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a 2-3 paragraph justification statement identifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Incorporate feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.

30 to >26.0 ptsExcellent
A clear and accurately justified statement describes in detail the reasons for choosing the MSN specialization with sufficient evidence of incorporating feedback from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.

26 to >23.0 ptsGood
A partially justified statement describes the reasons for choosing the MSN specialization with some evidence of incorporating feedback from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.

23 to >20.0 ptsFair
A vague or inaccurately justified statement describes the reasons for choosing the MSN specialization with vague evidence of incorporating feedback from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.

20 to >0 ptsPoor
A justified statement is missing.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify the professional organization related to the specialization you have chosen to focus on for this Assignment and explain how you can become an active member of this organization.

25 to >22.0 ptsExcellent
The response clearly identifies and accurately describes in detail the professional organization related to the specialization selected. … The response clearly and accurately describes in detail how to become an active member of this organization.

22 to >19.0 ptsGood
The response partially describes the professional organization related to the specialization selected. … The response partially describes how to become an active member of this organization.

19 to >17.0 ptsFair
The response vaguely or inaccurately describes the professional organization related to the specialization selected. … The response vaguely or inaccurately describes how to become an active member of this organization.

17 to >0 ptsPoor
Missing professional organization… Missing how to become a member

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFinal version of template includes parts 1-4 (entire template) compiled into one cohesive document

5 to >0.0 ptsExcellent
Final version of template includes parts 1-4 (entire template) compiled into one cohesive document

0 ptsFair
NA

0 ptsGood
NA

0 ptsPoor
Final version of template not compiled into one cohesive document

5 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 >4.0 ptsExcellent
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

4 to >3.0 ptsGood
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

3 to >2.0 ptsFair
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.

2 to >0 ptsPoor
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 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 >4.0 ptsExcellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.0 ptsGood
Contains a few (one or two) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >2.0 ptsFair
Contains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

2 to >0 ptsPoor
Contains many (five or more) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

5 pts

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