Description
Reflect upon the competencies necessary for leadership and policy engagement as an advanced practice nurse. Consider professional development goals and the opportunities to strengthen your skills in these areas. Refer to the assignment criteria table as you respond to the following questions. Submit your essay on the assignment page in Canvas.
Reflect upon your personal leadership strengths and opportunities for enhancement. Describe at least two leadership strengths and two opportunities for enhancement regarding leadership skills.
Identify and describe two leadership competencies that are needed for advanced nursing practice. Explain how each of the two competencies can facilitate effective advocacy and leadership of policy efforts.
Describe two goals for professional development that will cultivate continued growth in these two leadership competencies. What resources will you need to achieve these professional development goals, and how might the future practicum experiences support these goals?
Rubric:
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeadership Strengths and Opportunities for Enhancement
20 pts
Distinguished
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: • Reflect upon your personal leadership strengths and opportunities for enhancement. • Describe at least two leadership strengths and two opportunities for enhancement regarding leadership skills.
Leadership Competencies
25 pts
Distinguished
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: • Identify and describe two leadership competencies that are needed for advanced nursing practice. • Explain how each of the two competencies can facilitate effective advocacy and leadership of policy efforts.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGoals for Professional Development
25 pts
Distinguished
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: • Describe two goals for professional development that will cultivate continued growth in these two leadership competencies. • What resources will you need to achieve these professional development goals? • How might the future practicum experiences support these goals?
Graduate-Level Writing Style
5 pts
Distinguished
Distinguished graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting all of the following criteria with 0-1 errors total: • Correct use of spelling and sentence structure • Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing • No direct quotes in the essay
Due to the reflective nature of the assignment, first person is acceptable.
