Course Reflection

Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the NUR4516 course.   

Requirements

1.     The Course Reflection is worth 100 points (10%) 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.     Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A forum under the Discussions tab.

3.     The length of the reflection is to be within three to six pages excluding title page and reference pages.

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

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.     Course Reflection

b.     Conclusion

Preparing Your Reflection

The BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) outline a number of healthcare policy and advocacy competencies for the BSN-prepared nurse. Reflect on the NUR4516 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to:

1.     Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing practice.

2.     Synthesize theories and concepts from liberal education to build an understanding of the human experience. 

3.     Use skills of inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to address practice issues.

4.     Use written, verbal, nonverbal, and emerging technology methods to communicate effectively.

5.     Apply knowledge of social and cultural factors to the care of diverse populations.

6.     Engage in ethical reasoning and actions to provide leadership in promoting advocacy, collaboration, and social justice as a socially responsible citizen.

7.     Integrate the knowledge and methods of a variety of disciplines to inform decision making.

8.     Demonstrate tolerance for the ambiguity and unpredictability of the world and its effect on the healthcare system.

9.     Value the ideal of lifelong learning to support excellence in nursing practice. (p. 12).

Reference:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2008). The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author.