Total Points Possible: 50

Requirements:

1. Choose one (1) MSN Program Outcome, one (1) MSN Essential, and one (1) NONPF Core Competency from the list below:

• MSN Program Outcome Provide high quality, safe, patient-centered care grounded in holistic health principles. Advocates for positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based, collaborative advanced nursing practice.

• MSN Essential I. Background for Practice from Science and HumanitiesVIII. Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving HealthIX. Master’s Level Nursing Practice

• NONPF Core Competencies Scientific Foundation CompetenciesThese competencies ensure that nurse practitioners graduate with acomprehensive background in medical sciences. All nurse practitionerstudents are required to take foundational pathophysiology andpharmacology, but depending on their specialty, they may take additionalcourses. Psychiatric nurse practitioners often take courses inneuroscience whereas neonatal nurse practitioners take courses inneonatology. Scientific core competencies also include knowledge andunderstanding of clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based practice,translational research, and treatment of vulnerable and diverse patientpopulations.The scientific foundation core competencies defined by the NONPF include the following: Thinks critically about data and applies this evidence to improving practice. Allows knowledge from the humanities and other disciplines to inform one’s work in nursing. Incorporates research findings to enhance practice methods and patient outcomes. Creates fresh evidence-based approaches and techniques, payingthought to research findings, core theory, and experience from practice. Quality CompetenciesQuality care, as defined by the NONPF, refers to the degree to whichhealth services increase the desired health outcomes consistent withprofessional knowledge and standards. Quality competencies focus onunderstanding how to access and use information databases and how tocritically evaluate research findings.The quality core competencies include the following: Applies the best and most contemporary research findings to clinical practice. Considers the complex relationships between cost, safety, access, and quality in healthcare delivery. Assesses the effects of organizational structures, financial management, policy, and other factors on healthcare. Offers feedback in peer reviews to “promote a culture of excellence.” Tailors care to each practice situation and uses interventions as necessary. Practice Inquiry CompetenciesPractice inquiry competencies focus on translational research, i.e.,taking academic research and applying it to the clinical setting. Thesecompetencies ensure that nurse practitioner students understand how toapply research to improve their patients’ health outcomes.The practice inquiry core competencies include the following: Translates new knowledge into practice through leadership. Uses clinical experiences to inform practice and improve patient outcomes. Applies investigative abilities in a clinical setting to improve healthcare. Facilitates practice inquiry, both individually and in partnerships. Transmits knowledge from inquiry to others. Thinks critically about the individual applications of clinical guidelines.

2. Reflect over the past eight weeks and describe how achieving the course outcomes have prepared you to meet 1 program outcome, 1 MSN essential and 1 NONPF competency.

3. Provide a specific example for each category.

Preparing the paper

• The written portion of this assignment is to be completed in a WORD document (.doc) and submitted to the course.
• Grammar, punctuation, spelling should be observed. In-text citations and reference page should follow APA format.

• Assignments will not be accepted once the course closes in Week 8.

ASSIGNMENT CONTENT
Category	Points	%	Description
Outcome Achievement	40	80%	The student identifies at least one of the listed program outcomes; AND Provides at least one specific example of how the program outcome was met; AND The student identifies at least one of the listed MSN essentials; AND Provides at least one specific example of how the MSN essential was met; AND The student identifies at least one of the listed NONPF competencies; AND Provides at least one specific example of how the NONPF competency was met. (6 required elements)
	40	80%	Total CONTENT Points= 40 pts
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Category	Points	%	Description
Organization, spelling, grammar and APA format	10	20%	Narrative summary is provided with consideration to organization, spelling, grammar and APA format.
	10	20%	Total FORMAT Points= 10
			ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 50 points

Rubric

NR565 Reflection Assignment (1)

NR565 Reflection Assignment (1)

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutcome AchievementThe student identifies at least one of the listed program outcomes; AND Provides at least one specific example of how the program outcome was met; AND The student identifies at least one of the listed MSN essentials; AND Provides at least one specific example of how the MSN essential was met; AND The student identifies at least one of the listed NONPF competencies; AND Provides at least one specific example of how the NONPF competency was met; (6 required elements)	40ptsExcellent All 6 required elements are present. 36ptsV. Good 5 critical elements are present. 33ptsSatisfactory 4 critical elements are present. 20ptsNeeds Improvement 1-3 critical elements are present. 0ptsUnsatisfactory 0 critical elements are present.	40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment FormatNarrativesummary is provided with consideration to organization, spelling,grammar and APA format. (2 critical elements required)	10ptsExcellent Summary is clear & easy to follow.ANDThere are two or less errors in spelling, grammar or in-text/reference APA format. 9ptsV. Good Summary is clear to followANDThere are three to four errors in spelling, grammar or in-text/reference APA format. 8ptsSatisfactory Summary is clear to followANDThere are five to six errors in spelling, grammar or in-text/reference APA format. 5ptsNeeds Improvement Summary is clear to followANDThere are seven to nine errors in spelling, grammar or in-text reference APA format. 0ptsUnsatisfactory Summary is difficult to follow/understandORThere are >10 errors in spelling, grammar or in-text reference APA format.	10 pts
Total Points:50