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– ## Discussion1.docx
– ## Rubric.pdf
**## Discussion1.docx**
500 words initial post
Both Cohen's Model of Basic Student Socialization and Benner's Stages of Nursing Proficiency offer insightful frameworks for understanding the development of students and professionals in the field of nursing. Cohen's model focuses on the socialization process of nursing students into the profession, highlighting key stages such as Unilateral Dependence, Negativity/Independence, and Team Dependence. On the other hand, Benner's stages outline the progression of nursing proficiency from Novice to Expert, emphasizing the acquisition of skills, knowledge, and clinical judgment over time.
• Why do you think it is important for you to understand the process of socialization in the profession of nursing?
• How do Cohen's stages of basic student socialization align with your own experiences or observations as a nursing student?
• Reflect on your journey through Benner's stages of nursing proficiency. Which stage do you currently identify with, and what challenges or breakthroughs have you encountered along the way?
• How do these two models complement each other in shaping the professional identity and practice of nurses? Are there any areas that overlap? Any areas of clear separation?
**## Rubric.pdf**
RNSG 2121 Discussion Board Grading Rubric
Course: 2025SP-RNSG-2121-72201-Nurse Leadership & Management
Criteria
Level 4
40 points
Level 3
30 points
Level 2
20 points
Level 1
10 points
Criterion Score
Initial Post Content / 40Initial posting is rich in
content full of thought,
insight, and analysis.
Posting thoroughly
answers the discussion
prompts and
demonstrates
understanding of
material with well-
developed ideas. Posting
integrates assigned
content and makes
strong connections to
practice.
Initial posting has
substantial information.
Thought, insight, and
analysis have taken
place.
Posting addresses most
of the prompt(s) and
demonstrates mild
understanding of
material with well-
developed ideas. Posting
references assigned
content and may not
make connections to
practice.
Initial posting is
generally competent.
Information is thin and
commonplace.
Posting fails to address
all components of the
prompt. Makes short or
irrelevant remarks.
Posting lacks connection
to practice.
Initial posting is not
relevant or no subject
matter knowledge is
evident.
Criteria
Level 4
10 points
Level 3
8 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Initial Post Submission / 10Fully answers the
prompt by
Friday (11:59 p.m. CST)
of the week assigned.
Initial posting contains
at least 2 references.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
Fully answers the
prompt by Friday (11:59
p.m. CST) of the week
assigned. Initial posting
contains less than 2
references.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
Fully answers the
prompt by
Friday (11:59 p.m. CST)
of the week assigned.
No references included.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
No initial posting by
Friday (11:59 pm CST)
or posting is less than
the minimum of 500
words.
Criteria
Level 4
20 points
Level 3
15 points
Level 2
10 points
Level 1
5 points
Criterion Score
Peer Responses / 20Provides a minimum of
two substantive peer
replies with reference by
Monday 11:59 pm. A
minimum of one (1)
reference is required per
peer reply.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
Provides replies to two
peers with simple
comments and/or
reference(s) not
provided by Monday
11:59 pm. A minimum of
one (1) reference is
required for each peer
reply.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
Provides only one peer
reply by Monday 11:59
pm. Appropriate
references are not
included on both peer
responses.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
No replies to peer
postings or postings are
less than the minimum
of 250 words.
Criteria
Level 4
15 points
Level 3
10 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Total / 100
Overall Score
APA Format / 15Correct APA format of
in-text citations (within
the body of the posting)
and references (in the
list). Both are required
to earn any points.
1- 2 APA errors. 3-4 APA errors. No use of APA format or
5+ errors.
Criteria
Level 3
10 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
References / 10All references are relevant,
scholarly, and within last 5
years.
Some references are not
relevant, scholarly, or more
than 5 years old.
No use of references.
Criteria
Level 4
5 points
Level 3
3.5 points
Level 2
2 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Spelling & Grammar / 5Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics
and
word usage are correct
and consistent with
American English.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics,
and word usage are
adequate and consistent
with American English.
errors do not interfere
with meaning or
understanding.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics,
and word usage are
distracting and could
interfere with meaning
or understanding.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics
and/or
word usage interfere
with understanding and
do not reflect scholarly
writing.
Level 4
14 points minimum
Level 3
11 points minimum
Level 2
8 points minimum
Level 1
5 points minimum
**## Rubric.pdf**
RNSG 2121 Discussion Board Grading Rubric
Course: 2025SP-RNSG-2121-72201-Nurse Leadership & Management
Criteria
Level 4
40 points
Level 3
30 points
Level 2
20 points
Level 1
10 points
Criterion Score
Initial Post Content / 40Initial posting is rich in
content full of thought,
insight, and analysis.
Posting thoroughly
answers the discussion
prompts and
demonstrates
understanding of
material with well-
developed ideas. Posting
integrates assigned
content and makes
strong connections to
practice.
Initial posting has
substantial information.
Thought, insight, and
analysis have taken
place.
Posting addresses most
of the prompt(s) and
demonstrates mild
understanding of
material with well-
developed ideas. Posting
references assigned
content and may not
make connections to
practice.
Initial posting is
generally competent.
Information is thin and
commonplace.
Posting fails to address
all components of the
prompt. Makes short or
irrelevant remarks.
Posting lacks connection
to practice.
Initial posting is not
relevant or no subject
matter knowledge is
evident.
Criteria
Level 4
10 points
Level 3
8 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Initial Post Submission / 10Fully answers the
prompt by
Friday (11:59 p.m. CST)
of the week assigned.
Initial posting contains
at least 2 references.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
Fully answers the
prompt by Friday (11:59
p.m. CST) of the week
assigned. Initial posting
contains less than 2
references.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
Fully answers the
prompt by
Friday (11:59 p.m. CST)
of the week assigned.
No references included.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
No initial posting by
Friday (11:59 pm CST)
or posting is less than
the minimum of 500
words.
Criteria
Level 4
20 points
Level 3
15 points
Level 2
10 points
Level 1
5 points
Criterion Score
Peer Responses / 20Provides a minimum of
two substantive peer
replies with reference by
Monday 11:59 pm. A
minimum of one (1)
reference is required per
peer reply.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
Provides replies to two
peers with simple
comments and/or
reference(s) not
provided by Monday
11:59 pm. A minimum of
one (1) reference is
required for each peer
reply.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
Provides only one peer
reply by Monday 11:59
pm. Appropriate
references are not
included on both peer
responses.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
No replies to peer
postings or postings are
less than the minimum
of 250 words.
Criteria
Level 4
15 points
Level 3
10 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Total / 100
Overall Score
APA Format / 15Correct APA format of
in-text citations (within
the body of the posting)
and references (in the
list). Both are required
to earn any points.
1- 2 APA errors. 3-4 APA errors. No use of APA format or
5+ errors.
Criteria
Level 3
10 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
References / 10All references are relevant,
scholarly, and within last 5
years.
Some references are not
relevant, scholarly, or more
than 5 years old.
No use of references.
Criteria
Level 4
5 points
Level 3
3.5 points
Level 2
2 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Spelling & Grammar / 5Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics
and
word usage are correct
and consistent with
American English.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics,
and word usage are
adequate and consistent
with American English.
errors do not interfere
with meaning or
understanding.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics,
and word usage are
distracting and could
interfere with meaning
or understanding.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics
and/or
word usage interfere
with understanding and
do not reflect scholarly
writing.
Level 4
14 points minimum
Level 3
11 points minimum
Level 2
8 points minimum
Level 1
5 points minimum
**## Discussion1.docx**
500 words initial post
Both Cohen's Model of Basic Student Socialization and Benner's Stages of Nursing Proficiency offer insightful frameworks for understanding the development of students and professionals in the field of nursing. Cohen's model focuses on the socialization process of nursing students into the profession, highlighting key stages such as Unilateral Dependence, Negativity/Independence, and Team Dependence. On the other hand, Benner's stages outline the progression of nursing proficiency from Novice to Expert, emphasizing the acquisition of skills, knowledge, and clinical judgment over time.
• Why do you think it is important for you to understand the process of socialization in the profession of nursing?
• How do Cohen's stages of basic student socialization align with your own experiences or observations as a nursing student?
• Reflect on your journey through Benner's stages of nursing proficiency. Which stage do you currently identify with, and what challenges or breakthroughs have you encountered along the way?
• How do these two models complement each other in shaping the professional identity and practice of nurses? Are there any areas that overlap? Any areas of clear separation?
**## Rubric.pdf**
RNSG 2121 Discussion Board Grading Rubric
Course: 2025SP-RNSG-2121-72201-Nurse Leadership & Management
Criteria
Level 4
40 points
Level 3
30 points
Level 2
20 points
Level 1
10 points
Criterion Score
Initial Post Content / 40Initial posting is rich in
content full of thought,
insight, and analysis.
Posting thoroughly
answers the discussion
prompts and
demonstrates
understanding of
material with well-
developed ideas. Posting
integrates assigned
content and makes
strong connections to
practice.
Initial posting has
substantial information.
Thought, insight, and
analysis have taken
place.
Posting addresses most
of the prompt(s) and
demonstrates mild
understanding of
material with well-
developed ideas. Posting
references assigned
content and may not
make connections to
practice.
Initial posting is
generally competent.
Information is thin and
commonplace.
Posting fails to address
all components of the
prompt. Makes short or
irrelevant remarks.
Posting lacks connection
to practice.
Initial posting is not
relevant or no subject
matter knowledge is
evident.
Criteria
Level 4
10 points
Level 3
8 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Initial Post Submission / 10Fully answers the
prompt by
Friday (11:59 p.m. CST)
of the week assigned.
Initial posting contains
at least 2 references.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
Fully answers the
prompt by Friday (11:59
p.m. CST) of the week
assigned. Initial posting
contains less than 2
references.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
Fully answers the
prompt by
Friday (11:59 p.m. CST)
of the week assigned.
No references included.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
No initial posting by
Friday (11:59 pm CST)
or posting is less than
the minimum of 500
words.
Criteria
Level 4
20 points
Level 3
15 points
Level 2
10 points
Level 1
5 points
Criterion Score
Peer Responses / 20Provides a minimum of
two substantive peer
replies with reference by
Monday 11:59 pm. A
minimum of one (1)
reference is required per
peer reply.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
Provides replies to two
peers with simple
comments and/or
reference(s) not
provided by Monday
11:59 pm. A minimum of
one (1) reference is
required for each peer
reply.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
Provides only one peer
reply by Monday 11:59
pm. Appropriate
references are not
included on both peer
responses.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
No replies to peer
postings or postings are
less than the minimum
of 250 words.
Criteria
Level 4
15 points
Level 3
10 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Total / 100
Overall Score
APA Format / 15Correct APA format of
in-text citations (within
the body of the posting)
and references (in the
list). Both are required
to earn any points.
1- 2 APA errors. 3-4 APA errors. No use of APA format or
5+ errors.
Criteria
Level 3
10 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
References / 10All references are relevant,
scholarly, and within last 5
years.
Some references are not
relevant, scholarly, or more
than 5 years old.
No use of references.
Criteria
Level 4
5 points
Level 3
3.5 points
Level 2
2 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Spelling & Grammar / 5Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics
and
word usage are correct
and consistent with
American English.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics,
and word usage are
adequate and consistent
with American English.
errors do not interfere
with meaning or
understanding.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics,
and word usage are
distracting and could
interfere with meaning
or understanding.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics
and/or
word usage interfere
with understanding and
do not reflect scholarly
writing.
Level 4
14 points minimum
Level 3
11 points minimum
Level 2
8 points minimum
Level 1
5 points minimum
**## Discussion1.docx**
500 words initial post
Both Cohen's Model of Basic Student Socialization and Benner's Stages of Nursing Proficiency offer insightful frameworks for understanding the development of students and professionals in the field of nursing. Cohen's model focuses on the socialization process of nursing students into the profession, highlighting key stages such as Unilateral Dependence, Negativity/Independence, and Team Dependence. On the other hand, Benner's stages outline the progression of nursing proficiency from Novice to Expert, emphasizing the acquisition of skills, knowledge, and clinical judgment over time.
• Why do you think it is important for you to understand the process of socialization in the profession of nursing?
• How do Cohen's stages of basic student socialization align with your own experiences or observations as a nursing student?
• Reflect on your journey through Benner's stages of nursing proficiency. Which stage do you currently identify with, and what challenges or breakthroughs have you encountered along the way?
• How do these two models complement each other in shaping the professional identity and practice of nurses? Are there any areas that overlap? Any areas of clear separation?
**## Rubric.pdf**
RNSG 2121 Discussion Board Grading Rubric
Course: 2025SP-RNSG-2121-72201-Nurse Leadership & Management
Criteria
Level 4
40 points
Level 3
30 points
Level 2
20 points
Level 1
10 points
Criterion Score
Initial Post Content / 40Initial posting is rich in
content full of thought,
insight, and analysis.
Posting thoroughly
answers the discussion
prompts and
demonstrates
understanding of
material with well-
developed ideas. Posting
integrates assigned
content and makes
strong connections to
practice.
Initial posting has
substantial information.
Thought, insight, and
analysis have taken
place.
Posting addresses most
of the prompt(s) and
demonstrates mild
understanding of
material with well-
developed ideas. Posting
references assigned
content and may not
make connections to
practice.
Initial posting is
generally competent.
Information is thin and
commonplace.
Posting fails to address
all components of the
prompt. Makes short or
irrelevant remarks.
Posting lacks connection
to practice.
Initial posting is not
relevant or no subject
matter knowledge is
evident.
Criteria
Level 4
10 points
Level 3
8 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Initial Post Submission / 10Fully answers the
prompt by
Friday (11:59 p.m. CST)
of the week assigned.
Initial posting contains
at least 2 references.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
Fully answers the
prompt by Friday (11:59
p.m. CST) of the week
assigned. Initial posting
contains less than 2
references.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
Fully answers the
prompt by
Friday (11:59 p.m. CST)
of the week assigned.
No references included.
*Initial post must be a
minimum of 500 words.
No initial posting by
Friday (11:59 pm CST)
or posting is less than
the minimum of 500
words.
Criteria
Level 4
20 points
Level 3
15 points
Level 2
10 points
Level 1
5 points
Criterion Score
Peer Responses / 20Provides a minimum of
two substantive peer
replies with reference by
Monday 11:59 pm. A
minimum of one (1)
reference is required per
peer reply.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
Provides replies to two
peers with simple
comments and/or
reference(s) not
provided by Monday
11:59 pm. A minimum of
one (1) reference is
required for each peer
reply.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
Provides only one peer
reply by Monday 11:59
pm. Appropriate
references are not
included on both peer
responses.
*Each peer reply must
be a minimum of 250
words.
No replies to peer
postings or postings are
less than the minimum
of 250 words.
Criteria
Level 4
15 points
Level 3
10 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Total / 100
Overall Score
APA Format / 15Correct APA format of
in-text citations (within
the body of the posting)
and references (in the
list). Both are required
to earn any points.
1- 2 APA errors. 3-4 APA errors. No use of APA format or
5+ errors.
Criteria
Level 3
10 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
References / 10All references are relevant,
scholarly, and within last 5
years.
Some references are not
relevant, scholarly, or more
than 5 years old.
No use of references.
Criteria
Level 4
5 points
Level 3
3.5 points
Level 2
2 points
Level 1
0 points
Criterion Score
Spelling & Grammar / 5Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics
and
word usage are correct
and consistent with
American English.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics,
and word usage are
adequate and consistent
with American English.
errors do not interfere
with meaning or
understanding.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics,
and word usage are
distracting and could
interfere with meaning
or understanding.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics
and/or
word usage interfere
with understanding and
do not reflect scholarly
writing.
Level 4
14 points minimum
Level 3
11 points minimum
Level 2
8 points minimum
Level 1
5 points minimum