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– ## 672unit1dq.docx
– ## MSN_Discussion_Rubric_FINAL_30PTS4.docx
– NU672_Reading_List.docx
**## 672unit1dq.docx**
Unit 1 DQ
**Therapeutic Communications**
The two most important goals of the first therapy session are to initiate a therapeutic alliance and to assess safety. You will have an opportunity to learn more about safety assessment in a later unit. This discussion provides you an opportunity to demonstrate your learning and reflect on the importance of developing a therapeutic alliance with a patient by addressing the following:
1. Discuss why the therapeutic alliance is important, and
2. identify psychotherapeutic strategies that can help in developing this alliance.
**## MSN_Discussion_Rubric_FINAL_30PTS4.docx**
Rubric Title:
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| MSN 30 Point Discussion Rubric |
Discussion Instructions: You must post your initial response to the discussion topic before reviewing your classmates’ responses.
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| Criteria 1 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 12** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 9** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Initial Response to Discussion Topic(s) & Content Quality (40%) | · The initial response to the discussion topic(s) meets all requirements and has no issues in its content. <br>· Supports discussion concepts through personal experience and evidence-based information.<br>· The initial response to the discussion topic(s) includes original thoughts, opinions, or ideas. | · The initial response to the discussion topic(s) meets most requirements and has some issues in its content. <br>· Supports discussion concepts through personal experience and evidence-based information.<br>· The initial response to the discussion topic(s) includes original thoughts, opinions, or ideas. | · The initial response to the discussion topic(s) meets minimum requirements and has issues in its content. <br>· Supports discussion concepts through personal experience and evidence-based information.<br>· The initial response to the discussion topic(s) includes original thoughts, opinions, or ideas. | No initial post or does not meet criteria |
| Criteria 2 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 4.5** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 3** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Timeliness of Initial Response to the Discussion Topics (20%) | · Provides an initial post that responds to the discussion topic question(s) by Saturday at 11:59 PM ET. | · N/A | · N/A | No initial post or does not meet criteria |
| Criteria 3 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 4.5** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 3** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Engagement in Social Learning (20%) | · Posts on three or more different days during the unit. <br>· The replies to others ask follow-up questions or provide additional ideas that expand on the topic. | · Posts on two different days during the unit. <br>· The replies to others ask follow-up questions or provide additional ideas that expand on the topic. | · Posts are only on one day during the unit. <br>· The replies to others do not ask follow-up questions or provide additional ideas that expand on the topic. | No posts or does not meet criteria |
| Criteria 4 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 4.5** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 3** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Format/Style/APA/ Citations <br>(20%) | · Displays college-level writing in Standard English (includes spelling, grammar, and punctuation). <br>· Includes APA style in-text style citations, where appropriate, and a list of references when required. <br>· References are relevant to the content and published within the last five years or are primary sources. | · Displays college-level writing in Standard English (includes spelling, grammar, and punctuation). One or two errors are noted. <br>· Includes APA style in-text style citations, where appropriate, and a list of references when required. One or two errors are noted.<br>· References are relevant to the content and published within the last five years or are primary sources. | · Displays college-level writing in Standard English (includes spelling, grammar, and punctuation). Three or more errors noted.<br>· Includes APA style in-text style citations, where appropriate, and a list of references when required. Three or more errors noted.<br>· References are not relevant to the content and/or not published within the last five years | No posts or does not meet criteria |
| **Maximum Total Points** | 30 | 22.5 | 15 | 0 |
| **Minimum Total Points** | 23 points minimum | 16 points minimum | 1 point minimum | 0 |
_Updated December 2023_
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**NU672_Reading_List.docx**
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**## 672unit1dq.docx**
Unit 1 DQ
**Therapeutic Communications**
The two most important goals of the first therapy session are to initiate a therapeutic alliance and to assess safety. You will have an opportunity to learn more about safety assessment in a later unit. This discussion provides you an opportunity to demonstrate your learning and reflect on the importance of developing a therapeutic alliance with a patient by addressing the following:
1. Discuss why the therapeutic alliance is important, and
2. identify psychotherapeutic strategies that can help in developing this alliance.
**## MSN_Discussion_Rubric_FINAL_30PTS4.docx**
Rubric Title:
| |
| — |
| MSN 30 Point Discussion Rubric |
Discussion Instructions: You must post your initial response to the discussion topic before reviewing your classmates’ responses.
| | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Criteria 1 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 12** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 9** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Initial Response to Discussion Topic(s) & Content Quality (40%) | · The initial response to the discussion topic(s) meets all requirements and has no issues in its content. <br>· Supports discussion concepts through personal experience and evidence-based information.<br>· The initial response to the discussion topic(s) includes original thoughts, opinions, or ideas. | · The initial response to the discussion topic(s) meets most requirements and has some issues in its content. <br>· Supports discussion concepts through personal experience and evidence-based information.<br>· The initial response to the discussion topic(s) includes original thoughts, opinions, or ideas. | · The initial response to the discussion topic(s) meets minimum requirements and has issues in its content. <br>· Supports discussion concepts through personal experience and evidence-based information.<br>· The initial response to the discussion topic(s) includes original thoughts, opinions, or ideas. | No initial post or does not meet criteria |
| Criteria 2 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 4.5** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 3** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Timeliness of Initial Response to the Discussion Topics (20%) | · Provides an initial post that responds to the discussion topic question(s) by Saturday at 11:59 PM ET. | · N/A | · N/A | No initial post or does not meet criteria |
| Criteria 3 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 4.5** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 3** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Engagement in Social Learning (20%) | · Posts on three or more different days during the unit. <br>· The replies to others ask follow-up questions or provide additional ideas that expand on the topic. | · Posts on two different days during the unit. <br>· The replies to others ask follow-up questions or provide additional ideas that expand on the topic. | · Posts are only on one day during the unit. <br>· The replies to others do not ask follow-up questions or provide additional ideas that expand on the topic. | No posts or does not meet criteria |
| Criteria 4 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 4.5** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 3** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Format/Style/APA/ Citations <br>(20%) | · Displays college-level writing in Standard English (includes spelling, grammar, and punctuation). <br>· Includes APA style in-text style citations, where appropriate, and a list of references when required. <br>· References are relevant to the content and published within the last five years or are primary sources. | · Displays college-level writing in Standard English (includes spelling, grammar, and punctuation). One or two errors are noted. <br>· Includes APA style in-text style citations, where appropriate, and a list of references when required. One or two errors are noted.<br>· References are relevant to the content and published within the last five years or are primary sources. | · Displays college-level writing in Standard English (includes spelling, grammar, and punctuation). Three or more errors noted.<br>· Includes APA style in-text style citations, where appropriate, and a list of references when required. Three or more errors noted.<br>· References are not relevant to the content and/or not published within the last five years | No posts or does not meet criteria |
| **Maximum Total Points** | 30 | 22.5 | 15 | 0 |
| **Minimum Total Points** | 23 points minimum | 16 points minimum | 1 point minimum | 0 |
_Updated December 2023_
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**NU672_Reading_List.docx**
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**## 672unit1dq.docx**
Unit 1 DQ
**Therapeutic Communications**
The two most important goals of the first therapy session are to initiate a therapeutic alliance and to assess safety. You will have an opportunity to learn more about safety assessment in a later unit. This discussion provides you an opportunity to demonstrate your learning and reflect on the importance of developing a therapeutic alliance with a patient by addressing the following:
1. Discuss why the therapeutic alliance is important, and
2. identify psychotherapeutic strategies that can help in developing this alliance.
**## MSN_Discussion_Rubric_FINAL_30PTS4.docx**
Rubric Title:
| |
| — |
| MSN 30 Point Discussion Rubric |
Discussion Instructions: You must post your initial response to the discussion topic before reviewing your classmates’ responses.
| | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Criteria 1 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 12** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 9** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Initial Response to Discussion Topic(s) & Content Quality (40%) | · The initial response to the discussion topic(s) meets all requirements and has no issues in its content. <br>· Supports discussion concepts through personal experience and evidence-based information.<br>· The initial response to the discussion topic(s) includes original thoughts, opinions, or ideas. | · The initial response to the discussion topic(s) meets most requirements and has some issues in its content. <br>· Supports discussion concepts through personal experience and evidence-based information.<br>· The initial response to the discussion topic(s) includes original thoughts, opinions, or ideas. | · The initial response to the discussion topic(s) meets minimum requirements and has issues in its content. <br>· Supports discussion concepts through personal experience and evidence-based information.<br>· The initial response to the discussion topic(s) includes original thoughts, opinions, or ideas. | No initial post or does not meet criteria |
| Criteria 2 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 4.5** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 3** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Timeliness of Initial Response to the Discussion Topics (20%) | · Provides an initial post that responds to the discussion topic question(s) by Saturday at 11:59 PM ET. | · N/A | · N/A | No initial post or does not meet criteria |
| Criteria 3 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 4.5** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 3** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Engagement in Social Learning (20%) | · Posts on three or more different days during the unit. <br>· The replies to others ask follow-up questions or provide additional ideas that expand on the topic. | · Posts on two different days during the unit. <br>· The replies to others ask follow-up questions or provide additional ideas that expand on the topic. | · Posts are only on one day during the unit. <br>· The replies to others do not ask follow-up questions or provide additional ideas that expand on the topic. | No posts or does not meet criteria |
| Criteria 4 | **Level III Max Points**<br>**Points: 6** | **Level II Max Points**<br>**Points: 4.5** | **Level I Max Points**<br>**Points: 3** | **Not Present**<br>**0 Points** |
| Format/Style/APA/ Citations <br>(20%) | · Displays college-level writing in Standard English (includes spelling, grammar, and punctuation). <br>· Includes APA style in-text style citations, where appropriate, and a list of references when required. <br>· References are relevant to the content and published within the last five years or are primary sources. | · Displays college-level writing in Standard English (includes spelling, grammar, and punctuation). One or two errors are noted. <br>· Includes APA style in-text style citations, where appropriate, and a list of references when required. One or two errors are noted.<br>· References are relevant to the content and published within the last five years or are primary sources. | · Displays college-level writing in Standard English (includes spelling, grammar, and punctuation). Three or more errors noted.<br>· Includes APA style in-text style citations, where appropriate, and a list of references when required. Three or more errors noted.<br>· References are not relevant to the content and/or not published within the last five years | No posts or does not meet criteria |
| **Maximum Total Points** | 30 | 22.5 | 15 | 0 |
| **Minimum Total Points** | 23 points minimum | 16 points minimum | 1 point minimum | 0 |
_Updated December 2023_
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**NU672_Reading_List.docx**
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