NURS 8002 AACN Competencies and the Walden Mission, Vision, and Outcomes
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) set forth a set of standards, the DNP Essentials, that define the foundational competencies that should be acquired and focused throughout a DNP degree program’s curriculum. Additionally, the DNP Essentials represent those competencies and areas that will inform your areas of practice as a DNP-prepared nurse. Take special note that in addition to your personal and academic motivations for pursuing a DNP degree, you will be required to demonstrate and enact these essentials in your daily practice.
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For this Assignment, review the AACN DNP Essentials document and reflect on the competencies presented. Reflect on your personal and academic goals and consider how those goals align with both Walden University’s mission and vision and with the AACN DNP Essentials.
To prepare:
Review The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006) in this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the competencies presented.
Review Walden University’s mission, vision, and university outcomes.
Reflect on your professional and academic goals. Consider how Walden’s mission and vision as well as the AACN’s perspective may fit with your goals. How might you incorporate a commitment to social change into your academic and professional plans?
The Assignment: (2–3 pages)
Explain how your academic and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change message, and university outcomes and the AACN DNP Essentials. Be specific.
Explain how you plan to incorporate social change throughout your program of study and in professional practice. Be sure to include how social change may contribute to your practicum/field experience and your role in professional practice.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
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DISCUSSION 2 RESPONSE
Health care needs for every population change from time to time. The situation requires well-trained nurses with a high level of judgment and critical thinking. Additionally, the institution is built with the socio-cultural and moral responsibility of the community. The learner’s initial post singled out a culturally sensitive nurse who respects the culture and lifestyle of a community (Gates, 2018). That is a relevant quality of a baccalaureate-trained nurse. An advanced practice registered nurse works collaboratively with different teams to achieve a high-quality patient outcome.
An institution like Walden University can initiate a socio-cultural change to support the growth of its environment. It can share its values and beliefs with the authorities of the community to share a common interest. The university can raise an educated and sound generation of graduates in nursing practice and other fields to initiate positive change in the health sector (Lawrence et al, 2018). A well-trained nursing workforce of master and doctor of nursing practice is important for bridging the gap between the minority and the privileged group. The nurse works in the community to diagnose and treat conditions that result in poor lifestyle or diet.
The practitioner conducts appropriate health education and disease prevention strategies for high-risk individuals. The main goal and objective of a highly trained, clinical, and competent nurse are to empower the young generation of novice nurses to find direction for career progress (Mackay et al, 2017). Take part in conferences, talks, and mentoring strategies promotes unity and passion for the profession. Therefore, the American Association of Colleges of nursing should have the mandate to promote educational advancement and career progression to Doctor of nursing practice levels.
What’s Coming Up in Module 2?
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In the next module, you will analyze the roles and expectations associated with the DNP-prepared nurse. You will also examine the alignment between the AACN DNP Essentials and your practicum/field experience and Doctoral Project requirements.
Looking Ahead: Week 5 Assignment
In Week 5, you will select at least 3 AACN DNP Essentials that most align to the completion of a Doctoral Project. You will also explain how the AACN DNP Essentials you selected will relate to the completion of a practicum/field experience.
Although you will submit the Week 5 Assignment by Day 7 of Week 5, it is highly encouraged that you reflect on the AACN DNP Essentials you consulted this week and review the requirements to begin your preparation for completing the Week 5 Assignment this week.
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Excellent
90%–100%
Good
80%–89%
Fair
70%–79%
Poor
0%–69%
Explain how your academic and professional goals align with Walden’s vison, mission, social change message, and university outcomes and the AACN DNP Essentials. Be specific. 45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how their academic and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change message, and university outcomes.
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how their academic and professional goals align to the AACN DNP Essentials.
The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.
40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
The response accurately explains how their academic and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change message, and university outcomes.
The response accurately explains how their academic and professional goals align to the AACN DNP Essentials.
The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.
35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how their academic and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change message, and university outcomes.
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how their academic and professional goals align to the AACN DNP Essentials.
The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.
0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how their academic and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change message, and university outcomes, or it is missing.
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how their academic and professional goals align to the AACN DNP Essentials, or it is missing.
The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the research designs, or it is missing.
Explain how you plan to incorporate social change throughout your program of study and in professional practice. Be sure to include how social change may contribute to your practicum/field experience and your role in professional practice. 32 (32%) – 35 (35%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail plans for incorporating social change throughout the program of study and in professional practice.
The response accurately and clearly explains how social change contributes to proposed practicum/field experiences and for the role of a DNP-prepared nurse in professional practice.
28 (28%) – 31 (31%)
The response accurately explains plans for incorporating social change throughout the program of study and in professional practice.
The response accurately explains how social change contributes to proposed practicum/field experiences and for the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in professional practice.
25 (25%) – 27 (27%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains plans for incorporating social change throughout the program of study and in professional practice.
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how social change contributes to proposed practicum/field experiences and for the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in professional practice.
0 (0%) – 24 (24%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains plans for incorporating social change throughout the program of study and in professional practice, or it is missing.
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how social change contributes to proposed practicum/field experiences and for the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in professional practice, or it is missing.
Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:
Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.
3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.
0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Total Points: 100 Name: NURS_8002_Module1_Assignment_Rubric Get a 10 % discount on an order above $ 50 Use the following coupon code : SAVE15 Order Now
