Module 11 Discussion – Reflection

Discussion Topic

Top of Form

Activity Time:

2 hours; Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour

Directions:

Initial Post

Describe how you achieved each course competency including at least one example of new knowledge gained related to that competency.

Describe how this new knowledge will impact your nursing practice.

Course Competencies

1. Explain principles of care for clients with oncological disorders.

2. Identify components of safe and effective nursing care for clients experiencing fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

3. Describe strategies for safe, effective multidimensional nursing care for clients with acid-base imbalances.

4. Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with upper gastrointestinal disorders.

5. Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with lower gastrointestinal disorders.

6. Evaluate responses to nursing interventions for clients with endocrine disorders.

Please make your initial post by midweek and respond to at least two other students’ posts by the end of the week. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Levels of Achievement

Criteria

Initial Posting

(12 Pts)

Initial post does not include explanations with examples or supporting evidence when applicable. Failure to submit initial posting will result in zero points for this criteria.

Initial post includes brief explanation with limited or unclear examples or supporting evidence when applicable.

Initial post includes clear explanation with examples or supporting evidence when applicable.

Initial post includes comprehensive explanation with detailed examples or supporting evidence when applicable.

Points: 9

Points: 10

Points: 11

Points: 12

Response Posting

(12 Pts)

Response to peers attempts to contribute to the discussion but is missing suggestions or supporting evidence when applicable. Failure to submit response postings will result in zero points for criteria.

Response to peers provides minimal contribution with limited suggestions or supporting evidence when applicable.

Response to peers contributes to the discussion with suggestions or supporting evidence when applicable.

Response to peers offers substantial contribution with detailed suggestions or supporting evidence when applicable.

Points: 9

Points: 10

Points: 11

Points: 12

Spelling and Grammar

(3 Pts)

Numerous spelling or grammar errors, that detracts from readability.

Some spelling or grammar errors, minimally detracts from readability.

Minimal spelling or grammar errors, not detracting from readability.

Correct spelling and grammar.

Points: 0

Points: 1

Points: 2

Points: 3

APA Citation

(3 Pts)

Numerous APA citation errors in initial and response postings when applicable.

Some APA citation errors in initial and response postings when applicable.

Minimal APA citation errors in initial and response postings when applicable.

Correct APA citations in initial and response postings when applicable.

Points: 0

Points: 1

Points: 2

Points: 3

Total Points Possible (30)