Description
If you need anything else please let me know.
Unformatted Attachment Preview
Florida National University
NUR3165
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 NUR3165 course.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:
–
The student will be able to produce a complete research paper.
The student will identify the research methods, sources and application in nursing practice.
POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 100 points (10%).
DUE DATE
Submit your completed assignment under the Assignment tab by Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST of Week 15 as
directed.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The Course Reflection is worth 100 points (10%) and will be graded on quality of selfassessment, 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 NUR3165 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. “Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process and models for
applying evidence to clinical practice.
3. Advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduct of research.
4. Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and Internet
resources.
5. Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with
other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
NUR3165 Course Reflection Guidelines.docx
08/21/19
1
Florida National University
NUR3165
6. Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preferences in
planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care.
7. Collaborate in the collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence.
8. Acquire an understanding of the process for how nursing and related healthcare quality and safety
measures are developed, validated, and endorsed.
9. Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice discrepancies between identified standards
and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes.” (p. 16).
Reference:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2008). The essentials of baccalaureate education
for professional nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author.
DIRECTIONS AND GRADING CRITERIA
Category
Points
%
Description
(Introduction –
see note
under
requirement
#4 above)
8
8
Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses BSN
Essentials (AACN, 2008) pertinent to healthcare policy and
advocacy.
You Decide
Reflection
80
80
Include a self-assessment regarding learning that you believe
represents your skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities to meet
the pertinent BSN Essential and sub-competencies (AACN, 2008)
as a result of active learning throughout this course. Be sure to use
examples from selected readings, threaded discussions, and/or
applications to support your assertions to address each of the
following sub-competencies:
(a) “Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice,
and research.
(b) Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of
the research process and models for applying evidence
to clinical practice.
(c) Advocate for the protection of human subjects in
the conduct of research.
(d) Evaluate the credibility of sources of information,
including but not limited to databases and Internet
resources.
(e) Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal,
and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with
other members of the healthcare team to improve patient
outcomes.
(f) Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional
perspectives, and patient preferences in planning,
implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care.
(g) Collaborate in the collection, documentation,
and dissemination of evidence.
(h) Acquire an understanding of the process for
how nursing and related healthcare quality and safety
measures are developed, validated, and endorsed.
(i) Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice
discrepancies between identified standards and practice
NUR3165 Course Reflection Guidelines.docx
08/21/19
2
Florida National University
NUR3165
that may adversely impact patient outcomes.” (AACN,
2008, p. 16).
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 BSN Essential and subcompetencies (AACN, 2008) pertaining to scholarship for evidencebased practice.
Conclusion
4
4
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. Writing should
demonstrate original thought without an over-reliance on the works
of others.
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:
1. Document setup
2. Title and reference pages
3. Citations in the text and references.
Total:
100
100
A quality essay will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
GRADING RUBRIC
Assignment
Criteria
Meets Criteria
Partially Meets Criteria
Does Not Meet Criteria
(Introduction –
see note under
requirement #4
above)
Short introduction of
selected BSN subcompetencies (AACN,
2008) pertinent to
scholarship for evidencebased practice. Rationale
is well presented, and
purpose fully developed.
Basic understanding
and/or limited use of
original explanation and/or
inappropriate emphasis on
an area.
Little or very general
introduction of selected
BSN sub-competencies
(AACN, 2008). Little to no
original explanation;
inappropriate emphasis on
an area.
(8 pts)
7 – 8 points
5 – 6 points
0 – 4 points
You Decide
Reflection
Excellent self-assessment
of skills, knowledge, and
integrative abilities
pertinent to healthcare
policy and advocacy.
Reflection on pertinent
BSN sub-competencies
(AACN, 2008) supported
with examples.
Basic self-assessment of
skills, knowledge, and
integrative abilities
pertinent to healthcare
policy and advocacy.
Reflection on pertinent
BSN sub-competencies
(AACN, 2008) not
supported with examples.
Little or very general selfassessment of skills,
knowledge, and
integrative abilities
pertinent to healthcare
policy and advocacy. Little
or no reflection on
pertinent BSN subcompetencies (AACN,
2008) or reflection not
supported with examples.
(80 pts)
70 – 80 points
59 – 69 points
0 – 58 points
NUR3165 Course Reflection Guidelines.docx
08/21/19
3
Florida National University
NUR3165
Conclusion
Excellent understanding of
pertinent BSN subcompetencies (AACN,
2008). Conclusions are
well evidenced and fully
developed.
Basic understanding
and/or limited use of
original explanation and/or
inappropriate emphasis on
an area.
Little understanding of
pertinent BSN subcompetencies (AACN,
2008). Little to no original
explanation; inappropriate
emphasis on an area.
(4 pts)
3 – 4 points
Clarity of writing
Excellent use of standard
English showing original
thought with minimal
reliance on the works of
others. 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.
Language needs
development or there is
an over-reliance on the
works of others. Four or
more spelling and/or
grammar errors. Poorly
organized thoughts and
concepts.
(6 pts)
5 – 6 points
3 – 4 points
0 – 2 points
APA format
APA format correct with
no more than 1-2 minor
errors.
3-5 errors in APA format
and/or 1-2 citations are
missing.
APA formatting contains
multiple errors and/or
several citations are
missing.
(2 pts)
2 points
1 point
0 points
2 points
0 – 1 point
Total Points Possible = 100 points
NUR3165 Course Reflection Guidelines.docx
08/21/19
4
Purchase answer to see full
attachment
