SNHU Career Path Discussion

In this discussion, begin by introducing yourself to the class and explaining your background. What do you hope to achieve from this course?

Also, share your preliminary thoughts on the healthcare administration issue that you will focus on for your capstone project. A good place to start thinking about a topic is your personal experience. Consider problems you have experienced professionally that interest you enough to do substantial research. You may link your proposed topic with your current internship, employment, or previous work in another course that may be expanded on for the capstone project in this course. Your instructor will provide feedback to help you refine and focus your proposed topic. Examples might include financial challenges, implementation/operationalization of new legislation (such as the No Surprises Act), patient safety and quality, improving internal cybersecurity, or improving the organizational culture. Identify the target audience for your proposal, such as a hospital CEO, board of directors, etc. This assignment will help you complete Milestone One due in Module Two. Discussion Rubric: Capstone (Graduate)
Your active participation in the discussion forums is important to your overall success this term. Discussion questions are designed as structured opportunities to
help you engage, problem-solve, and reflect with your peers as related to the course’s final project. In the capstone experience, you are encouraged to take
initiative and use the discussion boards for collaborative problem-solving and navigating the demands of the final project while soliciting and giving feedback to
your peers.
These discussions offer you the opportunity to express your own thoughts, ask questions for clarification, and gain insight from your classmates’ responses and
instructor’s guidance.
While a designated number of response posts are not required, it is still important that you engage with your peers to help replicate the type of peer
collaboration and problem-solving often necessary to succeed in a professional environment.
Requirements for Discussion Board Assignments
For your initial post (1), you must do the following:
 In Module One, complete the initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time.
 In Modules One through Ten, complete the initial post by Thursday at
11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
 Take into consideration your previous coursework content and other
discussions when appropriate.
 Reference scholarly or peer-reviewed sources to support your discussion
points, as appropriate (using proper citation methods for your discipline).
When responding to peers, you must do the following:
 In Module One, complete response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time.
 In Modules Two through Ten, complete response posts by Sunday at
11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
 Demonstrate more depth and thought than simply stating “I agree” or
“You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in each discussion
prompt.
Rubric
Critical Elements
Professional Applications
Organization
Metacognition
Timeliness
Writing Mechanics
Proficient (100%)
Demonstrates solutions-oriented approaches
to peer and personal problem-solving,
drawing on resources relative to the field as
needed
Posts are purposefully crafted and organized
around a clear point of view, question, or idea
using rich and significant detail
Demonstrates self-awareness and draws
connections between self, learning, and
personal and professional development
relative to the field of study
Submits post on time
Posts are easily understood, clear, and concise
using proper citation methods where
applicable with minimal errors in citations
Not Proficient (0%)
Does not demonstrate solutions-oriented
approaches to peer and personal problemsolving, drawing on resources relative to the
field as needed
Posts are not purposefully crafted and
organized around a clear point of view,
question, or idea using rich and significant
detail
Does not demonstrate self-awareness or draw
connections between self, learning, and
personal and professional development
relative to the field of study
Does not submit post on time
Posts are not understandable due to
significant errors and do not use proper
citation methods where applicable
Earned Total
Value
30
30
30
5
5
100%