Purpose

The Peer Engagement Forum will take place during four weeks in the NR 504 course and is designed to provide students with an opportunity to engage and dialogue at a deeper level with a small group of peers. Weeks during which Peer Engagement will occur include weeks two, five, six, and seven.

Course Outcomes

Throughout the course of the four Peer Engagement Forums, the following Course Outcomes will be addressed:

· CO #1 – Discern leadership approaches that facilitate achievement of health outcomes through interprofessional collaborative practice within micro-, meso-, and macro-level systems.

· CO #2 – Appraise the role of the MSN-prepared nurse to lead safe, efficient, ethical, high-quality, person-centered health care across complex systems.

· CO #3 – Integrate communication modalities which convey cultural humility, value the diverse nature of individuals, and cultivate healthful work environments.

· CO #4 -Apply change and leadership theories to plan sustainable, evidence-based quality improvement within an atmosphere which supports care for self and others.

· CO #5 – Recognize individual strengths and opportunities for enhancement regarding leadership characteristics reflective of a MSN-prepared nurse.

Due Date

· Primary (initial) posting to the Peer Engagement Forum is due by Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT during the designated week in which the forum occurs

· All responsive postings and answers to questions posed directly to students are due by Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of the designated week in which the forum occurs.

Total Points Possible: 100 points

Requirements

Criteria for Content

· Based upon readings and learning activities within the class lessons, create a primary (initial) posting in response to the specific Peer Engagement Forum discussion questions which are described within the module. Please refer to the modules for weeks two, five, six, and seven to locate specific discussion instructions.

· Your primary posting must be a minimum of 300 words and no more than 500 words in length (not including the reference list).

· Include a minimum of two current, peer-reviewed, scholarly sources to support your primary posting in the Peer Engagement Forum.

· Respond in a substantive manner to at least two peers during the assigned week. Responsive postings must be a minimum of 100 words and no more than 300 words in length (not including any reference list, should one be included).

· Respond in a substantive manner by Sunday at 11:59 pm MT to all questions directed specifically to you. You are required to address questions posed before Saturday at 11:59 pm MT directly to you.

Preparing the Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.

2. Post your primary (initial) response to the Peer Engagement Forum by Wednesday at 11:59 pm MT during the assigned week.

a. Primary posting must be at least 300 words and no more than 500 words in length (not including the reference list).

b. A minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are required to support the primary posting.

3. Post a minimum of two substantive, responsive postings to peers by Sunday at 11:59 pm MT at the end of the assigned week.

a. Responsive postings must each be at least 100 words and no more than 300 words in length (not including any reference list, should one be included).

4. Respond in a substantive manner to all questions directed specifically to you. You are required to address questions posed before Saturday at 11:59 pm MT directly to you.

5. No direct quotes may be used in this forum.

6. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.

7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).

8. Correct APA format is used for citing and referencing of sources.

Assignment Criteria

Grading Criteria –

Category	Points	%	Description
Quality and Depth of Primary (initial) Posting	40	40%	Primary posting is comprehensive and meets the following criteria:· Includes an introduction to the posting· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information· Includes a summary of key points shared· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as future leader in the chosen specialty track· Integrates scholarly support to validate assertions made
Quality and Depth of Peer Engagement	40	40%	Evidence of meaningful peer engagement meets the following criteria:· Minimum of two responsive postings· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.
Graduate-level Writing Style	20	20%	Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards:· Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure· Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing· APA format for citing sources· APA format for referencing sources· No direct quotes are used within the forum
Quality of Literature Support	It is an expectation that a minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated to support your primary (initial) posting.If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted.
Length of Primary and Responsive Postings	It is an expectation that the postings meet the following length requirement:· Primary (initial) postings must be 300 words minimum to 500 words maximum (not including the reference list)· Responsive postings must each be 100 words minimum to 300 words maximum (not including any reference list, should one be included)If either of the above expectations are not met, 10 points shall be deducted
TimelinessOfForum Participation	The following participation guidelines are required:· Primary posting is made before Wednesday 11:59 pm MT during the assigned week· Two responsive postings are made before Sunday 11:59 pm MT at the end of the assigned week· Responds by Sunday 11:59 pm MT to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday 11:59 pm MT directly to them.If any of the above requirements are not met, 10 points shall be deducted
Total	100	100%	A quality assignment will meet or exceed all the above requirements.

Chamberlain College of Nursing NR504: Leadership and Nursing Practice: Role Development

NR504 Peer Engagement Forum 10/3/18 AS

5

Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria	Exemplary(100%)	Accomplished(92%)	Average(84%)	Marginally Acceptable(76%)	Insufficient(0%)
ContentPossible Points = 80 Points
Quality and Depth of Primary (initial) Posting	40 Points	36 Points	33 Points	30 Points	0 Points
	Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner.All of the following are included:· Includes an introduction to the posting· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information· Includes a summary of key points shared· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented	Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content coveredin a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial.All of the following are included:· Includes an introduction to the posting· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information· Includes a summary of key points shared· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented	Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas.All of the following are included:· Includes an introduction to the posting· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information· Includes a summary of key points shared· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented	Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following:· Includes an introduction to the posting· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information· Includes a summary of key points shared· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented	Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following:· Includes an introduction to the posting· Addresses each element within the discussion question in a thorough manner· Demonstrates insightful application of course concepts and information· Includes a summary of key points shared· Discusses how learning specific to this topic contributes to growth as a future leader in the chosen specialty track· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
Quality and Depth of Peer Engagement	40 Points	36 Points	33 Points	30 Points	0 Points
	Exemplary engagement evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner.All of the following are included:· Minimum of two responsive postings· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.	Accomplished engagement evidenced by most content coveredin a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial.All of the following are included:· Minimum of two responsive postings· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.	Average engagement evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or moreof the content areas.All of the following are included:· Minimum of two responsive postings· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.	Marginally acceptable engagement evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following:· Minimum of two responsive postings· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.	Insufficient engagement evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following:· Minimum of two responsive postings· Responsive postings are made to a minimum of two individual peers· Each responsive posting includes substantive content which poses new ideas, asks questions, prompts additional dialogue, and adds to the discussion topic in a meaningful and constructive manner· Substantive responses are provided to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday night at 11:59 pm MT directly to them.
Content Subtotal ________of 80 points
FormatPossible Points = 20 Points
Graduate-level Writing Style	20 Points	18 Points	16 Points	15 Points	0 Points
	Exemplary graduate level writing style is evident, which fully meets all of the criteria below:· Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure· Exceptional writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information· Correct APA format for citing sources· Correct APA format for referencing sources· No direct quote is used within the assignment	Accomplished graduate-level writing style is evident which fully meets four of the criteria below:· No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure· No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information· No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing· No more than 2 errors in APA format for referencing sources· No direct quote is used within the assignment	Average graduate-level writing style is evident which fully meets three of the criteria below:· No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure· No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information· No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing· No more than 2 errors in APA format for referencing sources· No direct quote is used within the assignment	Marginally acceptable graduate-level writing is evident which fully meets two of the criteria below:· No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure· No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information· No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing· No more than 2 errors in APA format for referencing sources· No direct quote is used within the assignment	Insufficient graduate-level writing style is evident which fullymeets one or less of the criteria below:· No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure· No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information· No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing· No more than 2 errors in APA format for referencing sources· No direct quote is used within the assignment
Quality of Literature Support	0 Points Deducted				10 Points Deducted
	A minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated to support the primary (initial) posting.				The assignment fails to meet the requirement for quality of literature support.
Length of Primary (initial) and Responsive Postings	0 points Deducted		10 Points Deducted
	The following requirements are met:· The primary (initial) posting is a minimum of 300 words and does not exceed 500 words in length (not including the reference list)· Responsive postings are each a minimum of 100 words and do not exceed 300 words in length (not including any reference listing, should one be included)		The assignment fails to meet one or more of the requirements noted for length of postings.
Timeliness of Forum Participation	0 Points Deducted		10 Points Deducted
	The following participation guidelines are met:· Primary (initial) posting is made before Wednesday 11:59 pm MT during the assigned week· Minimum of two responsive postings are made before Sunday 11:59 pm MT at the end of the assigned week· Responds by Sunday 11:59 pm MT to all questions directed specifically to the student. Students are required to address questions posed before Saturday 11:59 pm MT directly to them.		The assignment fails to meet one or more of the requirements for participation.

Format Subtotal	_____of 20 points
Assignment Total Points Earned	_____of 100 Points

NR504 Peer Engagement Forum 12/3/2018 AS

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Access the “Individual Success Plan” resource in the Topic Materials. Read the information in the resource, including student expectations and instructions for completing the ISP document.

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Practicum immersion experiences are required in a community health setting. Community-based settings should encourage community integration and involvement; expand accessibility of services and supports; promote personal preference, strengths, dignity; and empower people to participate in the economic mainstream.

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If you are a registered nurse in Washington, your practicum experience must include a minimum of 50 hours in a community health setting.

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Consider the challenges you expect to encounter as you continue the practice hour and competency requirements throughout this course. How might you overcome these challenges?

You can renegotiate these deliverables with your faculty and mentor throughout this course and update your ISP accordingly.

Once your ISP has been developed and accepted by your course faculty, you will have your course mentor sign it at the beginning of, and upon completion of, each assignment that incorporates practice immersion hours. You will track all course practice immersion hours in the ISP.

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AttachmentsNRS-490-RS-IndividualSuccessPlan.docx 

 

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Assignment Overview

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2002), “a central goal of healthcare quality improvement is to maintain what is good about the existing healthcare system while focusing on the areas that need improvement” (para. 2). This assignment will familiarize you with the quality improvement (QI) approaches and models that health care administrators can effectively apply.

Case Assignment

Use the library to access the following book:

Joshi, M. S., Ransom, E. R., Nash, D. B., & Ransom, S. B. (Eds). (2014). The healthcare quality book: Vision, strategy, and tools. (3rd ed.) Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press. Retrieved from Trident Online Library. 

Link:https://library-books24x7-com.ezproxy.trident.edu/toc.aspx?site=EWMAW&bookid=74367

Review Chapter 4, Quality Improvement: Foundation, Processes, Tools, And Knowledge Transfer Techniques. There are six approaches/models of quality improvement discussed in Chapter 4.

Create an 8- to 10-slide PowerPoint (PPT) to discuss three of the six approaches/models of quality improvement discussed. Your presentation should address the following explicitly:

1. Explanation and/or reasoning for the importance of using quality improvement as a health care administrator. 
2. The steps, stages, or processes of each selected approach/model.
3. Example of health care administrator’s applicable use of each selected approach/model.

Assignment Expectations

1. Speaker notes, citations, and a reference slide are required.
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