NRS 451 Professionalism and Social Media GCU
NRS 451 Professionalism and Social Media GCU
Assessment Description
Social media plays a significant role in the lives of nurses in both their professional and personal lives. Additionally, social media is now considered a mainstream part of the process for recruiting and hiring candidates. Inappropriate or unethical conduct on social media can create legal problems for nurses as well as the field of nursing.
Login to all social media sites in which you engage. Review your profile, pictures and posts. Based on the professional standards of nursing, identify items that would be considered unprofessional and potentially detrimental to your career and that negatively impact the reputation of the nursing field.
In 500-750 words, summarize the findings of your review. Include the following:
- Describe the posts or conversations in which you have engaged that might be considered inappropriate based on the professional standards of nursing.
- Discuss why nurses have a responsibility to uphold a standard of conduct consistent with the standards governing the profession of nursing at work and in their personal lives. Include discussion of how personal conduct can violate HIPAA or be considered unethical or unprofessional. Provide an example of each to support your answer.
- Based on the analysis of your social media, discuss what areas of your social media activity reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity for all individuals. Describe areas of your social media activity that could be improved.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Rubric Criteria
Total 74 points
Criterion | 1. Unsatisfactory | 2. Less Than Satisfactory | 3. Satisfactory | 4. Good | 5. Excellent |
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) |
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. |
2.78 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. |
2.92 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. |
3.29 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. |
3.7 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
Human Value and Dignity for Others Consistent with a Christian Worldview (MC3
Human Value and Dignity for Others Consistent with a Christian Worldview (MC3 |
0 points
Discussion on areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity for all individuals is omitted. |
11.1 points
An incomplete discussion on areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity is presented. No areas for improvement have been clearly suggested. |
11.69 points
A general discussion on areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity is presented. Some areas for improvement have been suggested. |
13.17 points
A discussion on areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity is presented. In general, the discussion demonstrates inclusiveness by respecting human value and dignity for different groups. General areas for improvement have been suggested. |
14.8 points
A discussion of areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity is presented. The discussion demonstrates inclusiveness by respecting human value and dignity for all individuals regardless of differences. Specific areas for improvement have been suggested. The discussion is honest and demonstrates accountability for personal actions. |
Nurse Responsibility to Uphold a Standard of Conduct
Nurse Responsibility to Uphold a Standard of Conduct Consistent With Nursing Profession in Personal Life |
0 points
Discussion of how personal conduct can violate HIPAA, or be considered unethical or unprofessional as a nurse, is omitted. |
22.2 points
The discussion fails to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professional conduct in personal behavior and its consequence for causing harm to patients, nursing practice, or personal employment. |
23.38 points
A more in-depth discussion on the appropriateness of social media activity based on nursing standards is needed. The discussion demonstrates a broad understanding of the importance of professional conduct in personal behavior and the consequence for inappropriate behavior causing harm. |
26.34 points
The analysis and discussion demonstrate an overall understanding of the importance of professional conduct in personal behavior and its implications for patients and the field of nursing. The discussion summarizes how personal conduct can violate HIPAA or be considered unethical or unprofessional. General examples are given. |
29.6 points
The discussion demonstrates an overall understanding of the importance of professional conduct in personal behavior and its implications for patients and the field of nursing. The discussion explains how personal conduct can violate HIPAA or be considered unethical or unprofessional. Clear examples are given. |
Thesis Development and Purpose
Thesis Development and Purpose |
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. |
2.78 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. |
2.92 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. |
3.29 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. |
3.7 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. |
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) |
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. |
1.11 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. |
1.17 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. |
1.32 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. |
1.48 points
All format elements are correct. |
Argument Logic and Construction
Argument Logic and Construction |
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. |
2.78 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. |
2.92 points
Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. |
3.29 points
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. |
3.7 points
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) |
0 points
Sources are not documented. |
1.67 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. |
1.75 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. |
1.98 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. |
2.22 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. |
Assessment of Social Media Identifying Unprofessional Items
Assessment of Social Media Identifying Unprofessional Items |
0 points
Analysis of the appropriateness of social media activity, based on professional standards of nursing, is omitted. |
11.1 points
A partial analysis of the appropriateness of social media activity, based on standards of nursing practice, is not clear; or the analysis fails to incorporate the standards of nursing practice appropriately. |
11.69 points
A general analysis of the appropriateness of social media activity based on standards of nursing practice is presented but is unclear in some areas. |
13.17 points
An analysis of the appropriateness of social media activity based on standards of nursing practice is presented. |
14.8 points
A detailed and transparent analysis of the appropriateness of social media activity based on standards of nursing practice is presented. |

Grading Rubric
Performance Category | 100% or highest level of performance
100% 16 points |
Very good or high level of performance
88% 14 points |
Acceptable level of performance
81% 13 points |
Inadequate demonstration of expectations
68% 11 points |
Deficient level of performance
56% 9 points
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Failing level
of performance 55% or less 0 points |
Total Points Possible= 50 | 16 Points | 14 Points | 13 Points | 11 Points | 9 Points | 0 Points |
Scholarliness
Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics. |
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements
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16 Points | 14 Points | 13 Points | 11 Points | 9 Points | 0 Points | |
Application of Course Knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations |
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements
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Interactive Dialogue
Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses are substantive and relate to the topic. |
Demonstrated all of the following:
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Demonstrated 3 of the following:
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Demonstrated 2 of the following:
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Demonstrated 1 or less of the following:
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8 Points | 7 Points | 6 Points | 5 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points | |
Grammar, Syntax, APA
Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error. |
The following was present:
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The following was present:
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The following was present:
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The following was present:
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0 Points Deducted | 5 Points Lost | |||||
Participation
Requirements |
Demonstrated the following:
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Failed to demonstrate the following:
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0 Points Lost | 5 Points Lost | |||||
Due Date Requirements | Demonstrated all of the following:
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |
Demonstrates one or less of the following.
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |
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