Challenge of the week: Talk with a friend or family member who has known you for a long time and will be honest with you. Have them answer the following questions.
- What were your first impressions of me, or what type of first impression do others have of me?
- What does my face look like when I think no one is looking?
- If you did not know me, based on my nonverbal communication, would you approach me? Why or why not?
After you have heard their answers, write a reflection on what you learned, making sure to answer the following questions.
- Did what I learned surprise me?
- Was it easy to ask these questions and listen to the answers?
- Based on this information, what do I need to work on so that people see me as a professional in the work environment?
NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession
Small Group Discussion Guidelines
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The purpose of this assignment is to help the student collaborate with their peers while using course topics. The
student will also have an opportunity to develop informed opinion while identifying personal biases.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 1. Implement skills for successful scholarship including effective study skills, note taking, active listening, and
learning preferences (POs 5 and 7) .
CO 2. Identify characteristics of professional behavior including emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict
resolution (POs 3, 5, 6, and 7).
CO 3. Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to utilize resources (POs 3, 5, and 8).
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies
to this assignment.
Total points possible: 100 points (20 points each)
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
1. You will be asked to respond to questions posed on the discussion board.
2. Your discussion responses are graded based on these criteria.
a. Depth of understanding (10 points/50%)
i. Addresses all concepts in initial response by Wednesday.
ii. Replies to one peer response.
iii. Uses relevant experience as examples
iv. Applies new knowledge to demonstrate
understanding of content
b. Clarity of writing (5 points/25%)
i. Addresses all questions posed by the discussion topic.
ii. Response is well organized.
iii. Information is easy to read and understand.
c. Ability to convey an informed opinion (5 points/25%)
i. Provides current, scholarly evidence to support statements.
ii. Identifies personal biases, setting them aside based on facts.
For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the APA Citation and Writing page in the online library.
Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you
fully understand the concepts learned.
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NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession
Small Group Discussion Guidelines
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Assignment Section and
Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Highest Level of
Performance
High Level of
Performance
Satisfactory
Level of
Performance
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance
Section not
present in
paper
Depth of Understanding
(10 points/50%)
10 points 9 points 8 points 4 Points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Addresses all weekly concepts in initial response by
Wednesday.
2. Replies to one peer response.
3. Uses relevant experience as examples
4. Applies new knowledge to demonstrate
understanding of content
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less
than 2
requirements for
section.
Includes no less
than 1
requirement for
section.
No requirements
for this section
presented.
Clarity of Writing
(5 points/25%)
5 Points 4 points 2 Points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Addresses all questions posed by the discussion
topic.
2. Response is well organized.
3. Information is easy to read and understand.
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for
section.
Includes no fewer
than 2 requirements
for section.
Includes 1 or fewer
requirements for
section.
No requirements
for this section
presented.
Convey Informed Opinion
(5 points/25%)
5 points 4 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Provides current, scholarly evidence to support
statements.
2. Identifies personal biases, setting them aside based
on facts.
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for
section.
Includes no less than
1 requirements for
section.
No requirements for this section
presented.
Total Points Possible = 20 points each assignment; 100 points total in course
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Purpose
Preparing the assignment
Grading Rubric: Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.
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