Case Study Discussion Criteria

Outstanding or highest level of performance    B
Very good or high level of performance
25 points     20 points
Support from Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)     Discussion posts are supported by evidence from appropriate sources published within the last five (5) years. In-text citations and full references are provided.    Discussion posts partially supported by evidence from appropriate sources published within the last 5 years.
In-text citations and full references are provided.
Evidence-based, peer reviewed journal article cited but may not fully support the discussion.
25 points     20 points
Application of Course Knowledge    Post contributes unique perspectives or insights consistent with current standards of practice applicable to the results from the case study.    Post contributes unique perspectives or insights, but may be lacking some applicability to the case presentation.
25 points     20 points
Interactive Dialogue    Presents findings and responds substantively to at least one topic-related post of a student peer and respond to all faculty questions posted by Friday.
A substantive post adds content or insights to the discussion and is supported by references and citations as appropriate.     Presents findings and responds substantively to at least one topic-related post of a student peer. Responds to some faculty questions posted by Friday.

25 points     20 points
Organization    Post presents case study findings in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence; clearly relevant to topic.    Post presents case study findings and plan or intervention that is sometimes unclear to follow, though relevant to topic.

0 points deducted     8 points deducted
Grammar, Syntax, APA
Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing
APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to three errors.    Four to six errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation noted
0 points deducted
Participation

Enters first post to part one by 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday; First post to part two by 11:59 p.m. MT on Friday.
*5 points deducted per discussion part if this criteria is not met.     Enters first post to part one by 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday; first post to part two by 11:59 p.m. MT on Friday; and submits written summation by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT.

Discussion posts are supported by evidence from appropriate sources published within the last 5 years. In-text citations and full references are provided. Evidence-based, peer reviewed journal article must be cited and are appropriate source.

Mary, a registered nurse, decided that she wants to become a CNP. She applied and was accepted to the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Chamberlain College of Nursing.  She received a course curriculum which outlined the courses necessary to complete her degree. One of the early courses in the program curriculum is NR-501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice.
You are a student colleague of Mary’s enrolled in the same class. On the class Q&A discussion board, Mary posted, “I took nursing theory classes fifteen years ago in my bachelor’s program. I don’t understand why I need to take theory classes again.”
Discussion Question:

How would you respond? Develop a logical response to Mary’s post. Provide evidence to support your arguments.