Reflection on Learning

Reflection on Learning

Assignment

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on learning in the course related to course outcomes, program outcomes, and competencies. Reflective?inquiry?allows for expansion in self-awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

• CO 1: Employ appropriate health promotion guidelines and disease prevention strategies in the management of mature and aging individuals and families. (PO 5)
• CO 2: Formulate appropriate diagnoses and evidence-based management plans for mature and aging individuals and families. (PO 5)
• CO 3: Incorporate cultural preferences, values, and health beliefs in the care of mature and aging individuals and families. (PO 5)
• CO 4: Integrate theory and evidence-based practice in the care of mature and aging individuals and their families. (PO 5)
• CO 5: Assess and manage risk factors for common conditions prevalent in mature and aging individuals and families. (PO 5)
• CO 6: Conduct pharmacologic assessment addressing polypharmacy, drug interactions and other adverse events in the care of mature and aging individuals and their families. (PO 5)
• CO 7: Apply appropriate evidence-based screening tools in the functional assessments of mature and aging individuals and their families. (PO 5)

Due Dates

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 a total of 50 points.

Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

1. Describe how the assigned readings, activities, assessments, and clinical experiences in this course helped you to meet Program Outcome 2: Create a caring environment for achieving quality health outcomes. (Care-Focused). Provide at least two specific examples.
2. Select one of the competencies from AACN Essentials Domain 9 listed below and describe how learning in this course helped you to meet the advanced-level nursing education competency. Provide at least two specific examples.
   • 9.1 Demonstrate ethical comportment in one’s practice reflective of nursing’s mission to society.
     • 9.1h Analyze current policies and practices in the context of an ethical framework.
     • 9.1i Model ethical behaviors in practice and leadership roles.
     • 9.1j Suggest solutions when unethical behaviors are observed.
     • 9.1k Assume accountability for working to resolve ethical dilemmas.
   • 9.2 Employ participatory approach to nursing care
     • 9.2h Foster opportunities for intentional presence in practice.
     • 9.2i Identify innovative and evidence-based practices that promote person-centered care.
     • 9.2j Advocate for practices that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
     • 9.2k Model professional expectations for therapeutic relationships.
     • 9.2l Facilitate communication that promotes a participatory approach.
   • 9.3 Demonstrate accountability to the individual, society, and the profession.
     • 9.3i Advocate for nursing’s professional responsibility for ensuring optimal care outcomes
     • 9.3j Demonstrate leadership skills when participating in professional activities and/or organizations.
     • 9.3k Address actual or potential hazards and/or errors.
     • 9.3l Foster a practice environment that promotes accountability for care outcomes.
     • 9.3m Advocate for policies/practices that promote social justice and health equity.
     • 9.3n Foster strategies that promote a culture of civility across a variety of settings.
     • 9.3o Lead in the development of opportunities for professional and interprofessional activities
   • 9.4 Comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations.
     • 9.4d Advocate for policies that enable nurses to practice to the full extent of their education.
     • 9.4e Assess the interaction between regulatory agency requirements and quality, fiscal, and value-based indicators.
     • 9.4f Evaluate the effect of legal and regulatory policies on nursing practice and healthcare outcomes.
     • 9.4g Analyze efforts to change legal and regulatory policies that improve nursing practice and health outcomes.
     • 9.4h Participate in the implementation of policies and regulations to improve the professional practice environment and healthcare outcomes.
   • 9.5 Demonstrate the professional identity of nursing.
     • 9.5f Articulate nursing’s unique professional identity to other interprofessional team members and the public.
     • 9.5g Evaluate practice environment to ensure that nursing core values are demonstrated.
     • 9.5h Identify opportunities to lead with moral courage to influence team decision-making.
     • 9.5i Engage in professional organizations that reflect nursing’s values and identity
   • 9.6 Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to one’s professional identity.
     • 9.6d Model respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion for all team members.
     • 9.6e Critique one’s personal and professional practices in the context of nursing’s core values.
     • 9.6f Analyze the impact of structural and cultural influences on nursing’s professional identity.
     • 9.6g Ensure that care provided by self and others is reflective of nursing’s core values.
     • 9.6h Structure the practice environment to facilitate care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate.
     • 9.6i Ensure self and others are accountable in upholding moral, legal, and humanistic principles related to health.
3. Select one of the competencies from the NONPF Ethics CompetencyLinks to an external site. listed below and describe how learning in this course helped you to meet the competency. Provide at least two specific examples.
   1. Integrates ethical principles in decision making.
   2. Evaluates the ethical consequences of decisions.
   3. Applies ethically sound solutions to complex issues related to individuals, populations and systems of care.
4. Submit the assignment using correct grammar mechanics and APA style standards.
   1. Writing is free of grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation errors
   2. A title page is included in APA format
   3. Document is double-spaced
   4. A reference page is included if references were cited. If a reference page is included, use APA format.

Rubric

NR601_W8 Reflection on Learning Rubric

NR601_W8 Reflection on Learning Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection on LearningReflections should be clear and sufficient in detail.?? 1. Describe how course assignments or activities will help you achieve Program Outcome 2: Create a caring environment for achieving quality health outcomes (Care-Focused). a. Provide at least two specific examples. 2. Describe how course assignments or activities will help you achieve ONE of the advanced-level nursing education competencies from AACN Essentials Domain 9.? 3. Describe how course assignments or activities will help you achieve ONE NONPF Independent Practice Competency.	45 pts Excellent All requirements met. 37 pts Satisfactory 2 requirements met. 20 pts Needs Improvement 1 requirement met. 0 pts Unsatisfactory No requirements met.	45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism in CommunicationCommunicate 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 Satisfactory 4-5 errors. 2.5 pts Needs Improvement 6-7 errors. 0 pts Unsatisfactory More than 7 errors.	5 pts
Total Points: 50