Application of Course Knowledge	20	27	Answers the initial discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding ofthe concepts for the week.
Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue With Peers and Faculty	20	27	Responds to a student peer ANDcourse faculty furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, adding depth to the conversation
Integration of Evidence	20	27	Assigned readings OR online lesson AND at least one outside scholarly source are included. The scholarly source is: 1) evidence-based 2) scholarly in nature, 3) published within the last 5 years
	60	81%	Total CONTENT Points = 60 pts
DISCUSSION FORMAT
Category	Points	%	Description
Grammar and Communication	8	10	Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner
Reference Citation	7	9	References have complete information as required by APA In-text citations included for all references AND references included for all in-text citation
	15	19%	Total FORMAT Points= 15 pts
			DISCUSSION TOTAL= 75 points

Preparing the Assignment

Introduction

This discussion will explore the value of a master\'s education in nursing. Please provide an initial response to the discussion question by Wednesday at 11:59pm MT and two interactive dialogue responses no later than Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of WEEK 7. The discussion is worth 75 points. Please refer to the discussion grading rubric for additional criteria.

Assignment

Reflect on an experience in which you were directly involved or witnessed incivility in the workplace. Provide a brief synopsis of the situation. How did this make you feel? How did you respond? What were the consequences of this situation? Provide an example of how this negatively affected the work environment and outcomes. How could the situation have been prevented? Discuss strategies that would support a healthy work environment.