Self-Assessment Assignment DNP 7000 Evolution of Nursing Practice Application of Theory in Nursing Practice

Self-Assessment Assignment Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this application is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected DNP competencies acquired through the DNP7000 course.  

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

à  Discuss the contributions from ethics and the psychosocial, biophysical, and organizational sciences to the development of nursing science.

à  Interpret how theories and concepts influence and enhance the development of nursing practice.

à  Examine the historical challenges to the evolution of nursing science and nursing practice.

à  Explore how the evolution of nursing science and practice impact the creation of new practice roles.

 

Program Outcomes

à  I-Integrate Scientific Underpinnings into Practice

à  III-Apply Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice

à  VI-Employ Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes

AONL Program Role-Specific Competencies

à  Demonstrate effective communication and relationship building:

–      Through the production of written materials 

–      Through collaborative relationships with DNP stakeholders 

–      Through engagement of stakeholders

–      Seeking input and mentorship from other in career planning and development

 

Due Date

Submit your completed application in Moodle by Wednesday 11:59 p.m. ET of Week 7 as directed.

 

Requirements

 

1.       The self-assessment assignment is worth 100 points and will be graded on quality of self-assessment, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.

2.       Create your discussion using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required format for DNP  Nursing assignments unless specified otherwise. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx”

3.       Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A Forum.

4.       The length of the reflection is to be no less than 500 words and no greater than 1000 words excluding title page and reference pages.

5.       APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headings (upper and lower case, centered, boldface):

Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (2010, p. 63).

a.      Self-Assessment

b.     Conclusion: Based on your self-assessment, to what extent do you feel that you are prepared to meet the three pertinent DNP competencies for this course

Directions and Grading Criteria

Category	Points	%	Description
Introduction	8	8	Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses AACN DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006) pertinent to scientific underpinnings for practice.
Self-Assessment Assignment	70	70	Include a self-assessment regarding learning that you believe represents your skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities to meet the pertinent DNP competencies as a result of active learning throughout this course. Make sure to also include the AONL Role-specific competencies. Be sure to answer the following Reflect on the DNP7000 course readings, discussion threads, and assignments you have completed across this course and write a short essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to apply the skills, integrative abilities pertinent to the DNP essentials and role-specific competencies and well as knowledge acquired during this course.
DNP Practicum Team Mentor Reflection	10	10	How do you feel that you collaboration with your mentor will be beneficial in reaching your academic goals?
Conclusion	4	4	An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your essay. Minor details are left out. Summarize the benefits of the pertinent DNP competencies to scientific underpinnings for practice.
Clarity of writing	6	6	Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers.
APA format	2	2	All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA (6th ed.) format: