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Need help and ideas to write a discussion board.
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– ## Discussionboard2.docx
– ## RNSG2121DiscussionBoardRubric.docx
**## Discussionboard2.docx**
Effective leadership is essential in addressing challenges in the workplace. Reflect on the characteristics you believe an effective leader possesses.
· Identify characteristics that you believe a leader should possess?
· Do you think leadership is innate, or is it a skill you have consciously developed? If it is developed, share how you have cultivated these skills.
· Define your predominant leadership style (authoritarian, democratic, or laissez-faire) and consider the style of leadership you work best under.
Now, imagine you are a nurse manager of a unit that has experienced high turnover among newly graduated and newly hired nurses over the past two years. Preceptors have remained committed, but new nurses often leave despite a general six-week orientation for new graduates and a two-week program for experienced hires. Your Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has asked you to address this issue.
· Describe specific staff development strategies you would employ as a Nurse Leader to identify and meet the educational needs of these newly hired nurses.
· Incorporate Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory into your response and propose the best educational methods for effectively orienting and retaining newly hired nursing staff.
**## RNSG2121DiscussionBoardRubric.docx**

RNSG 2121 Discussion Board Grading Rubric
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| **Initial Post Content** |
| **40** | **30** | **20** | **10** |
| Initial posting is rich in content full of thought, insight, and analysis.<br>Posting thoroughly answers the discussion prompts and demonstrates understanding of <br>material with well-developed ideas. Posting integrates assigned <br>content and makes strong connections to practice. | Initial posting has substantial information. Thought, insight, and analysis have taken place.<br>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.<br>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. |
| **Initial Post Submission** |
| **10** | **8** | **5** | **0** |
| Fully answers the prompt by <br>Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. Initial posting contains at least 2 references.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | Fully answers the prompt by Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. Initial posting contains less than 2 references.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | Fully answers the prompt by <br>Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. No references included.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | No initial posting by Thursday (11:59 pm CST) or posting is less than the minimum of 500 words. |
| **Peer Responses** |
| **20** | **15** | **10** | **5** |
| Provides a minimum of two substantive peer replies with reference by the end of the <br>week (Sunday 11:59 pm). A minimum of one (1) reference is required per peer reply. <br>*Each peer reply must be a minimum of 250 words. | Provides replies to two peers with simple comments and/or reference(s) not provided. A minimum of one (1) reference is required for each peer reply. <br>*Each peer reply must be a minimum of 250 words. | Provides only one peer reply by the end of the week (Sunday 11:59 pm). Appropriate references are not included on both peer <br>responses.<br>*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. |
| **APA Format** |
| **15** | **10** | **5** | **0** |
| Correct 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. |
| **References** |
| **10** | **5** | **0** |
| All 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. |
| **Spelling & Grammar** |
| **5** | **3.5** | **2** | **0** |
| Spelling, grammar, <br>punctuation, mechanics and <br>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, <br>punctuation, mechanics, and word usage are distracting and could interfere with meaning or understanding. | Spelling, grammar, <br>punctuation, mechanics and/or <br>word usage interfere with understanding and do not reflect scholarly writing. |
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**## RNSG2121DiscussionBoardRubric.docx**

RNSG 2121 Discussion Board Grading Rubric
| | | | |
| — | — | — | — |
| **Initial Post Content** |
| **40** | **30** | **20** | **10** |
| Initial posting is rich in content full of thought, insight, and analysis.<br>Posting thoroughly answers the discussion prompts and demonstrates understanding of <br>material with well-developed ideas. Posting integrates assigned <br>content and makes strong connections to practice. | Initial posting has substantial information. Thought, insight, and analysis have taken place.<br>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.<br>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. |
| **Initial Post Submission** |
| **10** | **8** | **5** | **0** |
| Fully answers the prompt by <br>Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. Initial posting contains at least 2 references.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | Fully answers the prompt by Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. Initial posting contains less than 2 references.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | Fully answers the prompt by <br>Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. No references included.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | No initial posting by Thursday (11:59 pm CST) or posting is less than the minimum of 500 words. |
| **Peer Responses** |
| **20** | **15** | **10** | **5** |
| Provides a minimum of two substantive peer replies with reference by the end of the <br>week (Sunday 11:59 pm). A minimum of one (1) reference is required per peer reply. <br>*Each peer reply must be a minimum of 250 words. | Provides replies to two peers with simple comments and/or reference(s) not provided. A minimum of one (1) reference is required for each peer reply. <br>*Each peer reply must be a minimum of 250 words. | Provides only one peer reply by the end of the week (Sunday 11:59 pm). Appropriate references are not included on both peer <br>responses.<br>*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. |
| **APA Format** |
| **15** | **10** | **5** | **0** |
| Correct 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. |
| **References** |
| **10** | **5** | **0** |
| All 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. |
| **Spelling & Grammar** |
| **5** | **3.5** | **2** | **0** |
| Spelling, grammar, <br>punctuation, mechanics and <br>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, <br>punctuation, mechanics, and word usage are distracting and could interfere with meaning or understanding. | Spelling, grammar, <br>punctuation, mechanics and/or <br>word usage interfere with understanding and do not reflect scholarly writing. |
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**## Discussionboard2.docx**
Effective leadership is essential in addressing challenges in the workplace. Reflect on the characteristics you believe an effective leader possesses.
· Identify characteristics that you believe a leader should possess?
· Do you think leadership is innate, or is it a skill you have consciously developed? If it is developed, share how you have cultivated these skills.
· Define your predominant leadership style (authoritarian, democratic, or laissez-faire) and consider the style of leadership you work best under.
Now, imagine you are a nurse manager of a unit that has experienced high turnover among newly graduated and newly hired nurses over the past two years. Preceptors have remained committed, but new nurses often leave despite a general six-week orientation for new graduates and a two-week program for experienced hires. Your Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has asked you to address this issue.
· Describe specific staff development strategies you would employ as a Nurse Leader to identify and meet the educational needs of these newly hired nurses.
· Incorporate Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory into your response and propose the best educational methods for effectively orienting and retaining newly hired nursing staff.
**## RNSG2121DiscussionBoardRubric.docx**

RNSG 2121 Discussion Board Grading Rubric
| | | | |
| — | — | — | — |
| **Initial Post Content** |
| **40** | **30** | **20** | **10** |
| Initial posting is rich in content full of thought, insight, and analysis.<br>Posting thoroughly answers the discussion prompts and demonstrates understanding of <br>material with well-developed ideas. Posting integrates assigned <br>content and makes strong connections to practice. | Initial posting has substantial information. Thought, insight, and analysis have taken place.<br>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.<br>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. |
| **Initial Post Submission** |
| **10** | **8** | **5** | **0** |
| Fully answers the prompt by <br>Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. Initial posting contains at least 2 references.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | Fully answers the prompt by Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. Initial posting contains less than 2 references.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | Fully answers the prompt by <br>Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. No references included.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | No initial posting by Thursday (11:59 pm CST) or posting is less than the minimum of 500 words. |
| **Peer Responses** |
| **20** | **15** | **10** | **5** |
| Provides a minimum of two substantive peer replies with reference by the end of the <br>week (Sunday 11:59 pm). A minimum of one (1) reference is required per peer reply. <br>*Each peer reply must be a minimum of 250 words. | Provides replies to two peers with simple comments and/or reference(s) not provided. A minimum of one (1) reference is required for each peer reply. <br>*Each peer reply must be a minimum of 250 words. | Provides only one peer reply by the end of the week (Sunday 11:59 pm). Appropriate references are not included on both peer <br>responses.<br>*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. |
| **APA Format** |
| **15** | **10** | **5** | **0** |
| Correct 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. |
| **References** |
| **10** | **5** | **0** |
| All 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. |
| **Spelling & Grammar** |
| **5** | **3.5** | **2** | **0** |
| Spelling, grammar, <br>punctuation, mechanics and <br>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, <br>punctuation, mechanics, and word usage are distracting and could interfere with meaning or understanding. | Spelling, grammar, <br>punctuation, mechanics and/or <br>word usage interfere with understanding and do not reflect scholarly writing. |
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**## Discussionboard2.docx**
Effective leadership is essential in addressing challenges in the workplace. Reflect on the characteristics you believe an effective leader possesses.
· Identify characteristics that you believe a leader should possess?
· Do you think leadership is innate, or is it a skill you have consciously developed? If it is developed, share how you have cultivated these skills.
· Define your predominant leadership style (authoritarian, democratic, or laissez-faire) and consider the style of leadership you work best under.
Now, imagine you are a nurse manager of a unit that has experienced high turnover among newly graduated and newly hired nurses over the past two years. Preceptors have remained committed, but new nurses often leave despite a general six-week orientation for new graduates and a two-week program for experienced hires. Your Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has asked you to address this issue.
· Describe specific staff development strategies you would employ as a Nurse Leader to identify and meet the educational needs of these newly hired nurses.
· Incorporate Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory into your response and propose the best educational methods for effectively orienting and retaining newly hired nursing staff.
**## RNSG2121DiscussionBoardRubric.docx**

RNSG 2121 Discussion Board Grading Rubric
| | | | |
| — | — | — | — |
| **Initial Post Content** |
| **40** | **30** | **20** | **10** |
| Initial posting is rich in content full of thought, insight, and analysis.<br>Posting thoroughly answers the discussion prompts and demonstrates understanding of <br>material with well-developed ideas. Posting integrates assigned <br>content and makes strong connections to practice. | Initial posting has substantial information. Thought, insight, and analysis have taken place.<br>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.<br>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. |
| **Initial Post Submission** |
| **10** | **8** | **5** | **0** |
| Fully answers the prompt by <br>Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. Initial posting contains at least 2 references.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | Fully answers the prompt by Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. Initial posting contains less than 2 references.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | Fully answers the prompt by <br>Thursday (11:59 p.m. CST) of the week assigned. No references included.<br>*Initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. | No initial posting by Thursday (11:59 pm CST) or posting is less than the minimum of 500 words. |
| **Peer Responses** |
| **20** | **15** | **10** | **5** |
| Provides a minimum of two substantive peer replies with reference by the end of the <br>week (Sunday 11:59 pm). A minimum of one (1) reference is required per peer reply. <br>*Each peer reply must be a minimum of 250 words. | Provides replies to two peers with simple comments and/or reference(s) not provided. A minimum of one (1) reference is required for each peer reply. <br>*Each peer reply must be a minimum of 250 words. | Provides only one peer reply by the end of the week (Sunday 11:59 pm). Appropriate references are not included on both peer <br>responses.<br>*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. |
| **APA Format** |
| **15** | **10** | **5** | **0** |
| Correct 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. |
| **References** |
| **10** | **5** | **0** |
| All 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. |
| **Spelling & Grammar** |
| **5** | **3.5** | **2** | **0** |
| Spelling, grammar, <br>punctuation, mechanics and <br>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, <br>punctuation, mechanics, and word usage are distracting and could interfere with meaning or understanding. | Spelling, grammar, <br>punctuation, mechanics and/or <br>word usage interfere with understanding and do not reflect scholarly writing. |
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