Week 8
Reflection on Learning
Assignment Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this
Week 8
Reflection on Learning
Assignment Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this activity is to deepen learning through reflective inquiry. It will allow for expansion in self-awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals related to course outcomes, program outcomes, AACN Essentials, and NONPF competencies.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO1: Develop comprehensive differential diagnoses through analysis of histories, physical findings, and diagnostic studies (PO 5)
CO2: Make appropriate use of diagnostic tools with consideration of costs, risks, and benefits to individuals (PO 5)
CO3: Analyze clinical practice guidelines for application in practice (PO 5)
CO4: Formulate an evidence-based management plan for acute and common health problems based on needs of the patient and family (PO 5)
CO5: Perform and accurately document an appropriate system-focused and comprehensive history and physical exam (PO 5)
CO6: Demonstrate novice level proficiency in prioritizing patient needs (PO 5)
Due Date
This assignment is due by Saturday at 11:59 p.m. MT of Week 8.
The course ends on Saturday of Week 8. There is no late submission allowed for this assignment.
Total Points Possible
This assignment is worth 30 points.
Preparing the Assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric).
Reflection on Learning
Apply all required criteria in the assignment with information that is clear and sufficient in detail.
Describe how learning in this course will help you achieve Program Outcome 2: Create a caring environment for achieving quality health outcomes (Care-Focused).
Describe how course assignments or activities will help you achieve ONE of the advanced-level nursing education competencies from AACN Essentials Domain 2Links to an external site. listed below. Provide at least two specific examples.
2.1 Engage with the individual in establishing a caring relationship.
2.1d Promote caring relationships to effect positive outcomes.
2.1e Foster caring relationships.
2.2 Communicate effectively with individuals
2.2g Demonstrate advanced communication skills and techniques using a variety of modalities with diverse audiences.
2.2h Design evidence-based, person-centered engagement materials.
2.2i Apply individualized information, such as genetic/genomic, pharmacogenetic, and environmental exposure information in the delivery of personalized health care.
2.2j Facilitate difficult conversations and disclosure of sensitive information.
2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice
2.3h Demonstrate that one’s practice is informed by a comprehensive assessment appropriate to the functional area of advanced nursing practice.
2.4 Diagnose actual or potential health problems and needs
2.4f Employ context driven, advanced reasoning to the diagnostic and decision-making process.
2.4g Integrate advanced scientific knowledge to guide decision making.
2.5 Develop a plan of care
2.5h Lead and collaborate with an interprofessional team to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
2.5i Prioritize risk mitigation strategies to prevent or reduce adverse outcomes.
2.5j Develop evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes and safety.
2.5k Incorporate innovations into practice when evidence is not available.
2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery
2.6e Model best care practices to the team.
2.6f Monitor aggregate metrics to assure accountability for care outcomes.
2.6g Promote delivery of care that supports practice at the full scope of education.
2.6h Contribute to the development of policies and processes that promote transparency and accountability.
2.6i Apply current and emerging evidence to the development of care guidelines/tools.
2.6j Ensure accountability throughout transitions of care across the health continuum.
2.7 Evaluate outcomes of care
2.7d Analyze data to identify gaps and inequities in care and monitor trends in outcomes.
2.7e Monitor epidemiological and system-level aggregate data to determine healthcare outcomes and trends
2.7f Synthesize outcome data to inform evidence based practice, guidelines, and policies.
2.8 Promote self-care management
2.8f Develop strategies that promote self-care management.
2.8g Incorporate the use of current and emerging technologies to support self-care management.
2.8h Employ counseling techniques, including motivational interviewing, to advance wellness and self-care management.
2.8i Evaluate adequacy of resources available to support self-care management.
2.8j Foster partnerships with community organizations to support self-care management.
2.9 Provide care coordination
2.9f Evaluate communication pathways among providers and others across settings, systems, and communities.
2.9g Develop strategies to optimize care coordination and transitions of care.
2.9h Guide the coordination of care across health systems.
2.9i Analyze system-level and public policy influence on care coordination.
2.9j Participate in system-level change to improve care coordination across settings.
Describe how course assignments or activities will help you achieve ONE of the NONPF Competencies Domain 4Links to an external site. listed below.
NP 4.1 Advance the scholarship of NP nursing practice.
NP 4.1n: Translate advanced practice knowledge to inform practice and patient outcomes.
NP 4.1o: Lead scholarly activities resulting in the focus of the translation and dissemination of contemporary evidence into practice.
NP 4.1p: Apply clinical investigative skills to improve health outcomes.
NP 4.2 Integrate best evidence into NP practice.
NP 4.2l: Evaluate quality improvement processes and evidence-based outcomes.
NP 4.2m: Disseminate findings from quality improvement, implementation science, and research to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcome.
NP 4.3 Promote the ethical conduct of scholarly activities.
NP 4.3j: Translate knowledge from clinical practice to improve population health outcomes through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
NP 4.3k: Utilize ethical principles to ensure participant safety through scholarship activities.
Professionalism in Communication
Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
Rubric
NR511 W8 Reflection Rubric
NR511 W8 Reflection Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection on Learning
3 Required Criteria
Reflections should be clear and sufficient in detail.
1. Describe how course assignments or activities will help you achieve Program Outcome 2.
2. Describe how course assignments or activities will help you achieve ONE of the advanced-level nursing education competencies from AACN Essentials Domain 2.
3. Describe how course assignments or activities will help you achieve ONE of the NONPF Competencies from Domain 4.
25 pts
Excellent
All requirements met.
21 pts
Satisfactory
2 requirements met.
13 pts
Needs Improvement
1 requirement met.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No requirements met.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism in Communications
Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
5 pts
Excellent
0-1 errors.
4 pts
Very Good
2-3 errors.
3 pts
Average
4-5 errors.
2.5 pts
Needs Imporovement
6-7 errors.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than 7 errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 30