Neurotransmitters

Review the assigned topics listed by the first letter of your first name. For example, if your first name is Geoff, your assigned topic is norepinephrine.

((Use Letter N for SEROTONIN))

The First Letter of Your First NameTopic

A – D acetylcholine E – H norepinephrine l- L dopamine M – P serotonin Q – T gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)U – Z histamine

1. Application of Course Knowledge:Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
2. Provide a 3-5 sentence paraphrased summary of the assigned neurotransmitter purpose and function.
3. Link the assigned neurotransmitter to a psychiatric diagnosis or diagnoses.
4. Discuss associated symptoms of the selected diagnosis or diagnoses. Determine if each symptom is related to an excess or deficiency in the neurotransmitter.
5. Identify a drug class that treats the disorder associated with the assigned neurotransmitter. Discuss whether recommended medications in this class are agonists or antagonists, and explain how the medication influences the clinical signs and symptoms (i.e., treats the diagnosis) by impacting the neurotransmitters activity.
6. Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by
8. :
9. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
10. Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
11. Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
12. Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
13. Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.

((Please use current references within last 5 years))

NR546 W2 Discussion Rubric

NR546 W2 Discussion Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Application of Course Knowledge

4 Required Criteria

Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail:

1. Provide a 3-5 sentence paraphrased summary of the assigned neurotransmitter purpose and function.

2. Link the assigned neurotransmitter to a psychiatric diagnosis or diagnoses.

3. Discuss associated symptoms of the selected diagnosis or diagnoses. Determine if each symptom is related to an excess or deficiency in the neurotransmitter.

4. Identify a drug class that treats the disorder associated with the assigned neurotransmitter. Discuss whether recommended medications in this class are agonists or antagonists, and explain how the medication influences the clinical signs and symptoms (i.e., treats the diagnosis) by impacting the neurotransmitters activity.

40 pts

Excellent

All requirements met.

36 pts

Very Good

3 requirements met.

33 pts

Satisfactory

2 requirements met.

20 pts

Needs Improvement

1 requirement met.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

No requirements met.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Integration of Evidence

5 Required Criteria

Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations:

1. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.

2. Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.

3. Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.

4. Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.

5. Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.

20 pts

Excellent

All requirements met.

18 pts

Very Good

4 requirements met.

16 pts

Satisfactory

3 requirements met.

10 pts

Needs Improvement

1-2 requirements met.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

No requirements met.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue

3 Required Criteria

Engage peers and faculty by asking questions, offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice:

1. Respond to at least one peer [on a topic other than the initial assigned topic].

2. Respond to at least one faculty post.

3. Communicate using respectful, collegial language and terminology appropriate to advanced nursing practice.

30 pts

Excellent

All requirements met.

24 pts

Satisfactory

2 requirements met.

10 pts

Needs Improvement

1 requirement met.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

No requirements met.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Professionalism in Communication

Communicates with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.

5 pts

Excellent

0-1 errors.

4 pts

V. Good

2-3 errors.

3 pts

Satisfactory

4-5 errors.

2.5 pts

Needs Improvement

6-7 errors.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

More than 7 errors.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Reference Citation

Uses current APA format to format citations and references and is free of errors.

5 pts

Excellent

0-1 errors.

4 pts

V. Good

2 errors.

3 pts

Satisfactory

3-4 errors.

2.5 pts

Needs Improvement

5-6 errors.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

More than 6 errors.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Late Penalty Deductions

A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e., student will receive an automatic 0).

0 pts

No Points Deducted

Posts submitted on time; no points deducted.

0 pts

Points Deducted

Posts submitted late. 10% deduction in points for initial posts entered after Wednesday

0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Total Participation

A 10% penalty will be imposed for not posting on the minimum of TWO separate days. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0)

0 pts

No Points Deducted

Posts submitted on a minimum of two separate days; no points deducted.