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 DNP7200 course.
COURSE OUTCOMES

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

 Summarize scientific knowledge to determine the nature and significance of a clinical problem at the microsystem level.
 Distinguish the roles and relationships between epidemiology and biostatistics in the prevention of disease and the improvement of health.
 Assimilate principles of epidemiology with scientific data necessary for epidemiologic intervention and draw appropriate inferences from epidemiologic data.
 Utilize appropriate public health terminology and definitions of epidemiology necessary for intra-/interprofessional collaboration in advanced nursing practice.
 Analyze the application of biostatistics in the role of doctor of nursing practice.
 Interpret the role of biostatistics in study design, sample selection, hypothesis testing, and evaluation of research.
 Critically analyze types of biostatistical tests.
 Evaluate and interpret results of various biostatistical tests.
 Synthesize the meaning of the data produced by biostatistical testing in relationship to the underlying research question.
 Use appropriate biostatistical methods for a program or process improvement project.

 Articulate how to select samples, determine reliability, and assess validity of research data. Evaluate sources, methods, and designs for data collection, management, and analysis.
 Compare and contrast the difference and similarities with selected characteristics of quantitative research designs

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

 I-Integrate Scientific Underpinnings into Practice
 II-Develop Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement and Systems Thinking
 III-Apply Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice
 IV-Use Information Systems/Technology and Patient Care Technology for the Improvement and Transformation of Health Care
 V-Influence Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care
 VI-Employ Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes
 VII-Synthesize Clinical Prevention and Population Health concepts for Improving the Nation’s Health
 VIII-Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes

AONL PROGRAM ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

 Demonstrate effective communication and relationship building:
– Through the production of written materials
– Through collaborative relationships with DNP stakeholders
– Through engagement of stakeholders
 Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare environment
– Demonstrating current knowledge of patient care delivery systems across the continuum
– Demonstrating understanding of the regulation and payment issues that affect an organization’s finance
– Articulating the organization’s performance improvement program and goals
 Demonstrate Leadership Skills
– Demonstrating applied critical analysis to organizational issues after a review of the evidence
 Demonstrate Professionalism
– Seeking input and mentorship from other in career planning and development

DUE DATE
Submit your completed application in Moodle by Saturday11:59 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 essay 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 300 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 8 8 Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses AACN DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006) pertinent to scientific underpinnings for practice.
Self-Assessment Assignment 70 70 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 DNP7200 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 10 10 How do you feel that you collaboration with your mentor will be beneficial in reaching your academic goals?
Conclusion 4 4 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 6 6 Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers.
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
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.
7 – 8 points Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area.

5 – 6 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 – 4 points
Self-Assessment Reflection
70 points Excellent self-assessment on the DNP7200 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 – 70 points Basic self-assessment of the DNP7200 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.
49 – 59 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.
0 – 48 points
DNP Practicum Team Mentor
Reflection
(10 pts) Statement shows insight into how the collaboration with your DNP Practicum Project team mentor will enhance success in the DNP. Reflection is supported by an example.
9-10 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.
8 points Little or no reflection on how the collaboration with your DNP Practicum Project team mentor will enhance success in the DNP.
0 – 7 points
Conclusion
4 points Excellent understanding of pertinent DNP competencies. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed.
3 – 4 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 – 1 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 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 correct with no more than 1-2 minor errors.
2 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