The student demonstrates increasing competence in self-evaluation. It is characterized by rote recall rather than by comprehension, understanding, or reasoning and problem solving skills. Basic terms and distinctions are often used incorrectly and reflect a superficial or mistaken understanding of basic concepts and principles. Written work fails to present a central idea or logical thought development. There are serious errors in construction, spelling, and grammar.
References are inappropriate or inadequately analyzed and used.
The student mis-evaluates their own work. Consistently presents to clinical on time, in professional attire, prepared to deliver patient care. Is beginning to incorporate the nursing process into care with assistance. With assistance, completes assessments, which include subjective and objective data. May need assistance to use assessment data to identify nursing diagnoses, formulate expected outcomes, and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care that reflect scientific rationales and include teaching needs.