What criteria for Magnet hospital status help to create a more positive work environment for nurses and thereby increase retention? See the Resources section of this week’s lesson to research Magnet criteria on the American Nursing Credentialing Center website.http://nursecredentialing.org/Magnet.aspx
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RN-BSN Discussion Forum Grading Rubric
3 points
Initial Post
– Content
(3 points
out of 6
total for the
initial post)
 Illustrates a clear
understanding of
content matter, as
indicated by the use of
appropriate
foundational
knowledge, factual
content, supporting
examples.
 Uses relevant contentspecific vocabulary
correctly
 Demonstrates critical
thinking, applications of
ideas, and connections
to other ideas.
Initial Post
– Quality
(3 points
out of 6
total for the
initial post)
 Meets length
requirements
 Professional response
with positive or
constructive insight
about the topic.
 Posted by due date
 Written with formality
 Virtually free of
grammatical errors (2
or less)
 Includes fully correct
APA style citations and
references, as
necessary
Initial Post to Discussion Questions
2 points
1 points
 Illustrates limited
understanding of
content matter, as
indicated by an
incomplete use of
appropriate
foundational
knowledge, factual
content, supporting
examples.
 Uses relevant contentspecific vocabulary, but
with minor errors.
 Demonstrates limited
critical thinking,
applications of ideas,
or connections to other
ideas.
 Short of length
requirements
 Written with some
informality
 Professional response
with positive or
constructive insight
about the topic.
 Some grammatical
errors (2-4)
 Includes fully correct
APA style citations and
references, as
necessary
0 points
 Illustrates weak
understanding of
content matter, as
indicated by a lack of
appropriate
foundational
knowledge, factual
content, supporting
examples.
 Uses relevant contentspecific vocabulary, but
with major errors.
 Does not demonstrate
critical thinking,
applications of ideas,
or connections to other
ideas.
 No post, or the post is
off topic.
 Well short of length
requirements
 Not written in a
professional manner
with positive or
constructive insight
 Written in an informal
tone, including txt
abbreviations and other
shorthand
 Many grammatical
errors (4-6)
 Includes fully correct
APA style citations and
references, as
necessary
 No post submitted or
post is very short
 Does not include APA
style citations and
references
 Not written in a
professional manner
with positive or
constructive insight.
 Written in a very
informal tone with
excessive use of txt
abbreviations and other
shorthand
 An excessive number
of grammatical errors
(7 or more)
Responses to Colleagues
Responses
(3 points for
each
required
response)
3 points
2 points
1 points
0 points
 Superior extension of
the discussion*
 Meets length
requirements
 Response is accurate
and logical.
 Virtually free of
grammatical errors (2
or less)
 Includes fully correct
APA style citations and
references, as
necessary
 Moderate extension of
the discussion*
 Short of length
requirements
 Response is accurate
and logical.
 Some grammatical
errors (2-4)
 Includes fully correct
APA style citations and
references, as
necessary
 Weak extension of the
discussion*
 Well short of length
requirements
 Written in an informal
tone, including txt
abbreviations and other
shorthand
 Response was not
accurate and logical
 Many grammatical
errors (4-6)
 Includes an attempt at
APA style citations and
references, with major
errors
 No response
submitted, or response
is very short
 Unprofessional
response.
 Written in an informal
tone, including txt
abbreviations and other
shorthand
 An excessive number
of grammatical errors
(7 or more)
 Does not include APA
style citations and
references
* Responses extend the discussion by expanding on comments made in other posts and replies, promoting the learning
community, advancing the dialogue with thoughtful questions, and demonstrating critical thinking.
Note: Posts that are plagiarized receive no credit and are handled according to the policies related to plagiarism and
cheating in the Student Catalog.

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