CRITERIA A+ A AExemplary (80-100%) B+ B B- Proficient (65-79%) C+ C C- Developing (50-64%) D E Unsatisfactory (0-49%)
Client Profile (5%) Comprehensive
discussion of client
profile. All areas
addressed.
Full discussion of client profile,
areas addressed with a few
gaps.
Broad discussion of the client,
some areas vague and/or with
gaps.
Client profile lacks clarity. Significant
gaps in information about the client
Definition, epidemiology, &
pathophysiology of diagnosed
condition/s (10%)
Comprehensive
discussion with
comprehensive critique
Well discussed. Includes
appropriate epidemiological
data.
Broad discussion. Includes
appropriate epidemiological
data.
Lacks clarity. Some elements missing.
Investigative procedures and
medication (5%)
Comprehensive and
critical use of relevant
information sources.
Well developed, logical and
coherent.
All the required elements
present. Broad discussion.
Lacks all the required elements. Not
related to the actual client.
Comprehensive nursing
assessment and identification
of salient issues (40%)
Comprehensive
assessment with
identification of issues.
Full assessment. Welldeveloped with identification of
issues.
Assessment brief with some
areas not addressed. Some
issues not identified.
Lacks clarity.
Some required elements missing.
Nursing
Management (including care
planning [NCP]) (25%)
Comprehensive
discussion and analysis
of nursing issues; NCP
comprehensive and
includes all elements.
Well-developed discussion of
nursing issues; NCP well
developed and includes all
elements.
Minimal discussion of key
issues; NCP has minimal
evidence of planning,
intervention, rationale &
evaluation.
Significant gaps in the required
elements. NCP shows minimal/no
evidence of planning, intervention,
rationale & evaluation. Not related to
assessment and/or significant gaps.
Ability to integrate literature
and reference appropriately
(10%)
Extensive range of
literature (including
research) used and
skilfully applied and
integrated throughout
the assignment.
Excellent referencing as
per APA (7th), in-text
and/or reference list.
Evidence of good literature
searching skills and an ability
to integrate a range of literature
(including research) throughout
the assignment. Very few
errors in referencing as per
APA (7th), in-text and/or
reference list.
Limited range of literature
(including research) used and
integrated throughout the
assignment. Some errors in
referencing as per APA (7th),
in-text and/or reference list.
Integration of literature poor. Many
sources not cited and/or errors in
referencing (in-text and/or reference
list).
Presentation and clarity of
expression. (5%)
Excellent assignment
that draws together all
components in a logical
and reasoned way. No
grammar, syntax or
spelling errors.
Points and ideas are clear and
fluently expressed and lead to
a reasoned and supported
conclusion. No or minor
grammar, syntax and/or
spelling errors. Formatting at
expected standard.
Points are generally clear and
fluently expressed. Limited
analysis. Few or minor
grammar, syntax and/or
spelling errors. Some
formatting errors.
Structure lacks clear direction or
argument. No analysis. Many grammar
and/or spelling errors. Poor sentence
structure and/or use of paragraphs.
Poor formatting, e.g. no page numbers,
no wide margin (left or right side), over
or undersized font, spacing issues.
Comments:
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Bachelor of Nursing
HCBN7106 Transition to Registered Nurse Practice
Case Study Assignment – written component 50% of grade
Weighting: 100%