Reflection Assignment: AACN Essentials and Leadership Takeaways
(Current position: DON at the in-patient hospital - Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Center)
Reflect on how you have met the new AACN Essentials [Graduate Competencies] and articulate your new-found leadership takeaways during your DNP journey.
1. Introduction (1 paragraph):
Briefly introduce the purpose of the reflection.
2. Meeting the AACN Essentials (3-4 paragraphs):
Identify and describe how you have met each of the new AACN Essentials [Graduate Competencies]. Provide specific examples from your coursework, clinical experiences, and DNP project demonstrating your competencies. Reflect on the growth and development you have experienced in each area.
3. Leadership Takeaways (2-3 paragraphs):
Reflect on your new-found leadership skills and knowledge. Discuss specific experiences that contributed to your leadership development. Highlight key leadership concepts and strategies you have learned and how you plan to apply them in your future practice.
4. Influence on Goals (1-2 paragraphs):
Summarize the main points of your reflection. Discuss how meeting the AACN Essentials and your leadership development will influence your professional practice and career goals.
5. Formatting:
Follow APA 7th edition guidelines for formatting and citations. Ensure clarity, coherence, and proper academic writing style.
AACN Essentials
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice
- Person-Centered Care
- Population Health
- Scholarship for the Nursing Discipline
- Quality and Safety
- Interprofessional Partnership
- System-Based Practice
- Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
- Professionalism
- Person, Professional, and Leadership Development
Library and Writing Resources
- APA Help
- WCU Research and Writing
- DNP Scholarly Project Research Guide
Rubric
Wk 8 Reflection
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMeeting the AACN Essentials | 40 ptsProficiencyThoroughly identifies and describes how each AACN Essential was met with specific examples.24 ptsAcceptableAdequately identifies and describes how some AACN Essentials were met, with few examples. 0 ptsBelow the ExpectationsDid not follow instructions or writing is below the level of a DNP student. | 40 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeadership Takeaways | 20 ptsProficiencyInsightful reflection on leadership skills and knowledge with specific experiences.12 ptsAcceptableAdequate reflection on leadership skills and knowledge with some relevant experiences 0 ptsBelow the ExpectationsDid not follow instructions or writing is below the level of a DNP student. | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInfluence on Professional Goals | 15 ptsProficiencyProvides a comprehensive summary and discusses the influence on professional practice and career goals.9 ptsAcceptableAdequate summary, but may lack discussion on influence on professional practice and career goals. 0 ptsBelow the ExpectationsDid not follow instructions or writing is below the level of a DNP student. | 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA 7th ed. Formatting & Writing | 25 ptsProficiencyThe writing demonstrates sophisticated clarity and conciseness and is extremely well organized. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are all correct with minimal to no errors. The assignment consistently and accurately follows Current APA 7th ed. formatting (introduction, headings, conclusion, Title and reference Page). Uses scholarly sources and appropriately cited and integrated into the content to support ideas.15 ptsAcceptableThe writing lacks clarity, conciseness, or organization. Several errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the paper. The assignment has numerous APA errors, and does not contain references or uses sources that are inappropriate for the topic. 0 ptsBelow the ExpectationsThe writing is unfocused and poorly organized. Many errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the paper. The assignment has significant errors in APA 7th ed. Formatting and/or does not use scholarly sources. Sources are cited and referenced incorrectly or missing. | 25 pts |