Overview
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