Reflection Guidelines
PURPOSE
The purpose of this applicationis to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected DNP competencies acquired through the NR700 course.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

CO3: Assimilate nursing ways of knowing and the development of nursing science (PO 3).

CO7: Analyze the implementation of selected theoretical perspectives into evidence-based practice (PO 5).

POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 100 points.
DUE DATE
Submit your completed application under the Dropbox tab by Wednesday11:59 p.m. MT of Week 8 as directed.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The You Decide Reflectionis 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 all Chamberlain College of Nursing documents. 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 withinTwo to Threepages 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 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. You Decide Reflection
b. Conclusion

PREPARING YOUR REFLECTION
The DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006)outline a number ofscientific underpinnings for practicecompetencies for theDNP-prepared nurse. Reflect on the NR700 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 nursing science with knowledge from ethics, the biophysical,psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as the basis for the highestlevel of nursing practice.
2. Use science-based theories and concepts to:determine the nature and significance of health and health care deliveryphenomena;describe the actions and advanced strategies to enhance, alleviate, andameliorate health and health care delivery phenomena as appropriate; andevaluate outcomes.
3. Develop and evaluate new practice approaches based on nursing theories and theories from other disciplines” (AACN, 2006, p. 9).
4. Call one paragraph “DNP as Scholar” and provide two examples of scholarship as demonstrated in personal or practice environment. (As a gynecology nurse practitioner in the practice environment the writer has had the opportunity to teach regarding cervical cancer and breast cancer prevention through breast self-exams).

Reference:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author.

DIRECTIONS AND GRADING CRITERIA
Category Points % Description
(Introduction – see note under requirement #5 above) 8 8 Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006) pertinent to scientific underpinnings for practice.
You Decide Reflection 80 80 Include a self-assessment regarding learning that you believe represents your skills (My learning in this course represents better skills at the bedside in my practice as a Gynecology Nurse Practtioner), knowledge, and integrative abilities to meet the pertinent DNP Essential (The writer has had the opportunity to learn through the essentials of integrating nursing science and ethical knowledge).and sub-competencies (AACN, 2006) 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) “Integrate nursing science with knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.
(b) Use science-based theories and concepts to:determine the nature and significance of health and health care deliveryphenomena;describe the actions and advanced strategies to enhance, alleviate, andameliorate health and health care delivery phenomena as appropriate; andevaluate outcomes.
(c) Develop and evaluate new practice approaches based on nursing theories and theories from other disciplines” (AACN, 2006, p. 9).
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 Essential and sub-competencies (AACN, 2006)pertaining 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.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 #5 above)
(8 pts) Shortintroduction of selected DNP sub-competencies (AACN, 2006) 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 sub-competencies (AACN, 2006). Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area.

0 – 4 points
You Decide Reflection

(80 pts) Excellent self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to scientific underpinnings for practice. Reflection on pertinent DNP sub-competencies (AACN, 2006) supported with examples.
70 – 80 points Basic self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to scientific underpinnings for practice. Reflection on pertinent DNP sub-competencies (AACN, 2006) not supported with examples.
59 – 69 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 sub-competencies (AACN, 2006) or reflection not supported with examples.
0 – 58 points
Conclusion

(4 pts) Excellent understanding of pertinent DNP sub- competencies (AACN, 2006). 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 sub-competencies (AACN, 2006). Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area.
0 – 1 points
Clarity of writing

(6 pts) 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.
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 or there is an over-reliance on the works of others. 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