In this final reading response, reflect on your experience in this philosophy course and how the ideas we discussed connect to nursing or healthcare.
In your response, please address the following:
- What did you think of this philosophy course overall?
- Was there one topic or idea from the course that stood out to you or changed how you think about decision-making, ethics, or patient care?
- Can you give one example of how something from this course could apply to your current job or future work in nursing or healthcare?
- Do you think philosophy is useful for nurses or healthcare professionals? Why or why not?
This reflection is meant to be thoughtful and honest. There are no right or wrong answers—what matters is that you clearly explain your thinking and connect your experience in the course to real-world practice.
No word count minimum. Just respond to all parts of the prompt.
Rubric
Reading Response (3)
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse to PromptDid you respond to all parts of the prompt thoroughly and directly? | 14 ptsAnswered PromptThe prompt was completely and thoroughly answered.7 ptsPrompt Partially AnsweredOnly part of the prompt was actually answered in the response. 0 ptsPrompt Not AnsweredThe prompt was not answered at all. | 14 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA FormatThe paper is in APA format and includes title page, a correctly formatted references page, and a correctly formatted paper in general. | 3 ptsImpeccable APAMinimal to no APA errors formatting or citation errors.2 ptsSome APA ErrorsFormatted in APA with some errors. 0 ptsNot in APANot formatted in APA at all. | 3 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMinimum Amt. of SourcesThe minimum amount of sources were cited both within the paper and on the references page. | 2 ptsMinimum Citations MetMinimum number of sources were cited within the paper and on the references page.1 ptsMinimum Citations Almost MetThe source minimum was met on the references page, but not cited within the paper or vice versa. 0 ptsMinimum Citations Not MetDid not meet the minimum amount of sources. | 2 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWord CountRequired word count is met | 1 ptsWord Count Met0 ptsWord Count Not Met | 1 pts |
Total Points: 20