1. Define the professional issue
NB: If the professional issue is NOT from the list provided the assessment will score zero marks

0 2 marks
The professional issue is NOT defined AND/OR there is NO evidence is used to support the definition

2.5 marks

There is an attempt to define the professional issue and to use evidence to support the definition however the definition lacks clarity and accuracy AND/OR the evidence is NOT used effectively to support the definition

3 marks
A satisfactory definition of the professional issue is provided and evidence is used to support the definition.

N/A

4 -5 marks
An excellent definition of the professional issue is provided that is clearly and accurately articulated and evidence is used effectively to support the definition.

/5

2. Discuss the significance of your chosen professional issue to nursing

0-9 marks
The discussion shows a lack of understanding of the significance of the professional issue to nursing AND/OR there is NO evidence used to support the discussion.

10 -12 marks
There is an attempt to discuss the significance of the professional issue to nursing however this is superficial and lacks clarity AND/OR the evidence is NOT used effectively to support the discussion

13 -15 marks
A satisfactory understanding evident of the significance of the chosen professional issue to nursing.
There is some use of evidence to support the discussion.

16 -17 marks
A good understanding evident of the significance of the chosen professional issue to nursing.
There is good use of evidence to support the discussion.

18 -20 marks
Excellent understanding evident of the significance of the chosen professional issue to nursing.
There is excellent use of evidence to support the discussion.

/20

3. Discuss how your chosen professional issue impacts on patient safety

0-9 marks
The discussion shows a lack of understanding of the impact of the professional issue on patient safety AND/OR there is NO evidence used to support the discussion

10 -12 marks
There is an attempt to discuss the impact of the professional issue on patient safety however this is superficial and lacks clarity AND/OR the evidence is NOT used effectively to support the discussion.

13 – 15 marks
A satisfactory understanding evident of the impact of the professional issue on patient safety. There is some use of evidence to support the discussion.

16 – 17 marks
A good understanding evident of the impact of the professional issue on patient safety. There is good use of evidence to support the discussion.

18 – 20 marks
Excellent understanding evident of the impact of the professional issue on patient safety. There is excellent use of evidence to support the discussion.