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:

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

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

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

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

Program Outcomes

Ã I-Integrate Scientific Underpinnings into Practice

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

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

AONL Program Role-Specific Competencies

Ã 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

Introduces the purpose of the
reflection and addresses AACN DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006) pertinent to
scientific underpinnings for practice.

Self-Assessment
Assignment

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

How do
you feel that you collaboration with your mentor will be beneficial in
reaching your academic goals?

Conclusion

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

Use of standard English grammar and sentence
structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the
required components using appropriate headers.

APA format

All information
taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in
the manuscript and listed in the references using APA (6^th ed.)
format:

1. Document setup

2. Title and reference pages

3. Citations in the text and references.

Total:

=SUM(ABOVE) 100

A quality essay will meet or exceed
all of the above requirements.

Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria

Meets Criteria

Criteria Mostly Met

Partially Meets Criteria

Does Not Meet Criteria

Introduction

8 points

Short introduction of selected DNP competencies
and role-specific competencies pertinent to scientific underpinnings for
practice. Rationale is well presented, and purpose fully developed.

8 points

Short introduction of selected DNP competencies
and role-specific competencies pertinent to scientific underpinnings for
practice was. Rationale is somewhat presented, however, needs more purpose
fully developed.

6 points

Basic understanding and/or limited use of
original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area.

5 points

Little or very general introduction of selected
DNP competencies and role-specific competencies. Little to no original
explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area.

0 point

Self-Assessment Reflection

70 points

Excellent self-assessment on the DNP7000 course readings, discussion
threads, and assignments you have completed across this course and 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.

70 points

Good self-assessment on the DNP7000 course readings, discussion
threads, and assignments you have completed across this course and 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.

60 points

Basic self-assessment of the DNP7000 course readings,
discussion threads, and assignments you have completed across this course and
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. Reflection on pertinent DNP competencies not supported with examples.

50 points

Little or very general self-assessment of skills,
knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to scientific underpinnings
for practice. Little or no reflection on pertinent DNP competencies or
reflection not supported with examples.

30 points

DNP Practicum
Team Mentor

Reflection

(10
pts)

Statement shows detailed insight into how the
collaboration with your DNP Practicum Project team mentor will enhance
success in the DNP. Reflection is supported by an example.

10 points

Statement shows adequate insight into how the
collaboration with your DNP Practicum Project team mentor will enhance
success in the DNP. Reflection is supported by an example.

8 points

Statement shows some insight into how the collaboration with your DNP Practicum
Project team mentor will enhance success in the DNP. Reflection is
supported by an example.

6 points

Little or no reflection on how the collaboration with your DNP Practicum
Project team mentor will enhance success in the DNP.

0 point

Conclusion

4 points

Excellent understanding of pertinent DNP
competencies. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed.

4 points

Good understanding of pertinent DNP competencies.
Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed.

3 points

Basic understanding and/or limited use of
original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area.

2 points

Little understanding of pertinent DNP
competencies. Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an
area.

0 point

Clarity of writing

6 points

Excellent use of standard English showing
original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper
flow of meaning.

5 – 6 points

Excellent use of standard English showing
original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper
flow of meaning.

Some evidence of own expression and competent use
of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized
thoughts and concepts.

3 – 4 points

Language needs development. Four or more spelling
and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts.

0 – 2 points

APA format

(2 pts)

APA format is correct with no errors.

2 points

APA format is correct with no more than 1-2 minor
errors

1.5 points

3-5 errors in APA format and/or 1-2 citations are
missing.

1 point

APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or
several citations are missing.

0 points

Total
Points Possible = 100 points

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