title: Using the analytic rubric as an evaluation tool in nursing education: the positive and the negative.
abstract: It is imperative for nurse educators to provide accurate student evaluations to prepare them for the workplace. The impetus for transformation in nursing education has created the need for educators to effectively evaluate the quality of student achievement and learning through the educational process. Therefore, a rubric that consistently assesses student performance and provides meaningful feedback is essential in today's learning environment. If students are not given feedback that is consistent or meaningful, then they may feel their grades are not valid, thus sending mixed messages to the student. If expectations are not clear, the unacceptable performance may transfer into the work environment.
authors.affiliation: Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Salem VA, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153, USA. DFShipman@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shipman
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Roa
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hooten
authors.forename: Zhan Jenny
authors.initials: ZJ
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research