Write a brief 1-2 paragraph weekly reflection addressing the questions posed in the Reflect section of each weekly module. The purpose of this activity is to deepen learning through reflective inquiry. This activity will allow for expansion in self-awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals.
Week 1- Comparison of the DNP and PhD Roles in Nursing
o What were the most important concepts you learned in week 1?
o Why are these concepts important?
o How will they prepare you for your future role as a DNP-prepared nurse?
o In what ways do you feel prepared for your new role? In what ways do you feel unprepared?
Week 2-Ways of Knowing in Nursing
o Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
o What do you value most about your learning this week?
o What else do you need to explore to further grow as a DNP practice scholar?
Week 3- Scientific Underpinnings for Practice: Nursing Theory
o Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
o What personal values, if any, were challenged this week?
o What values can you reaffirm or want to reconsider after this learning?
Week 4- Forms of Nursing Inquiry: Quality improvement (QI), Research, and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
o Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
o What concepts, theories, models, tools, techniques, and resources in this week did you find most valuable?
o What issues had you not considered before?
Week 5- Searching for Evidence to Improve Nursing Outcomes
o Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
o How might you use this information in your future role as a DNP practice scholar?
o What topics, if any, had you not considered before?
Week 6- Knowledge Gaps in Applying Evidence to Practice
o Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
o What knowledge do you still need to demonstrate competency in the weekly concepts?
o What skills do you need to continue developing to apply these concepts?
Week 7-Systems Thinking in Advanced Nursing Practice
o Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
o What are the core values and best practices that define the roles of the DNP practice scholar?
o How will this knowledge improve your effectiveness as a DNP practice scholar?
o What skills do you need to implement these best practices and how will you develop them?
Grading Requirements:
1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection
2. Assesses own learning
3. Assesses value of the learning experience
13.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for weekly reflection.
11.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for weekly reflection.
10.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 1 requirements for weekly reflection
0.0 pts
No requirements for this section presented.
13.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWeek 2 Reflective Inquiry
Requirements:
1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection
2. Assesses own learning
3. Assesses value of the learning experience
13.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for weekly reflection.
11.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for weekly reflection.
10.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 1 requirements for weekly reflection
0.0 pts
No requirements for this section presented.
13.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWeek 3 Reflective Inquiry
Requirements:
1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection
2. Assesses own learning
3. Assesses value of the learning experience
13.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for weekly reflection.
11.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for weekly reflection.
10.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 1 requirements for weekly reflection
0.0 pts
No requirements for this section presented.
13.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWeek 4 Reflective Inquiry
Requirements:
1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection
2. Assesses own learning
3. Assesses value of the learning experience
13.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for weekly reflection.
11.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for weekly reflection.
10.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 1 requirements for weekly reflection
0.0 pts
No requirements for this section presented.
13.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWeek 5 Reflective Inquiry
Requirements:
1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection
2. Assesses own learning
3. Assesses value of the learning experience
13.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for weekly reflection.
11.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for weekly reflection.
10.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 1 requirements for weekly reflection
0.0 pts
No requirements for this section presented.
13.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWeek 6 Reflective Inquiry
Requirements:
1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection
2. Assesses own learning
3. Assesses value of the learning experience
13.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for weekly reflection.
11.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for weekly reflection.
10.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 1 requirements for weekly reflection
0.0 pts
No requirements for this section presented.
13.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWeek 7 Reflective Inquiry
Requirements:
1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection
2. Assesses own learning
3. Assesses value of the learning experience
13.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for weekly reflection.
11.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for weekly reflection.
10.0 pts
Includes no fewer than 1 requirements for weekly reflection
0.0 pts
No requirements for this section presented.
13.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Organization and Mechanics
Requirements:
Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
9.0 pts
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (0-1 errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
8.0 pts
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (2-3 errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
7.0 pts
Presents information using understandable language; information is not organized (3-4 errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
0.0 pts
Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the post (5 or more errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).
9.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
