Topic: norepinephrine Instructions : Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all

Topic: norepinephrine
Instructions : Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
Provide a 3-5 sentence paraphrased summary of the assigned neurotransmitter purpose and function.
Link the assigned neurotransmitter to a psychiatric diagnosis or diagnoses.
Discuss associated symptoms of the selected diagnosis or diagnoses. Determine if each symptom is related to an excess or deficiency in the neurotransmitter.
Identify a drug class that treats the disorder. Discuss whether recommended medications are agonists or antagonists. Explain how the medication impacts the clinical signs and symptoms (treats the diagnosis).
Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectationsLinks to an external site.:
Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.
Rubric: This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication 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. Discuss whether recommended medications are agonists or antagonists. Explain how the medication impacts the clinical signs and symptoms (treats the diagnosis).
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 OutcomeIntegration 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 OutcomeEngagement 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 OutcomeProfessionalism 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 OutcomeReference 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 OutcomeLate 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 OutcomeTotal 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.
0 pts