Aligning Your goals with Walden and AACN's The Essentials

The AACN has developed a set of standards, known as The Essentials, which define the foundational competencies contained in the DNP degree program’s curriculum. By the end of your program of study, you will have acquired these competencies, and they will inform your areas of practice as a DNP-prepared nurse. Keep in mind that in addition to your personal, academic, and professional goals, you will also be required to demonstrate and enact The Essentials in your daily practice. For this Assignment, you will reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with AACN’s The Essentials and Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework. Resources Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. WEEKLY RESOURCES To prepare: Review this week’s Learning Resources, paying special attention to the following: AACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework Reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with: AACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework Consider how you will incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice. Note: Be sure to review the grading rubric for this Assignment so you fully understand what is expected of you. To access the rubric, scroll down to the bottom of the Assignment page. The Assignment: (2–3 pages) Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden University's vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework. Be specific and provide examples. Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with AACN's The Essentials. Explain how you plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice. Note: Use this week's Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the College of Nursing Writing TemplateLinks to an external site. for your Assignment submission. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, December 8). Social determinants of healthLinks to an external site.. CDC. https://www(dot)cdc(dot)gov/socialdeterminants/index.htm Read, C. Y., Betancourt, D. M. P., & Morrison, C. (2016). Social change: A framework for inclusive leadership: Development in nursing educationLinks to an external site.. Journal of Nursing Education, 55(3), 164–167. https://doi(dot)org/10.3928/01484834-20160216-08 Walden University. (n.d.). Social determinants of health: Understanding vision health equityLinks to an external site.. https://www(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/online-masters-programs/master-of-science-in-nursing/resource/social-determinants-of-health-understanding-vision-health-equity Walden University. (n.d.). Vision, mission, and goalsLinks to an external site.. https://academics(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/handbook/vision-mission-goals American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) Resources American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (n.d.). Students: HomeLinks to an external site.. https://aacnnursing(dot)org/students American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2023, June). AACN fact sheet—DNPLinks to an external site.. https://www(dot)aacnnursing(dot)org/news-data/fact-sheets/dnp-fact-sheet American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing educationLinks to an external site.. AACN. https://www(dot)aacnnursing(dot)org/Portals/0/PDFs/Publications/Essentials-2021.pdf Walden DNP Resources Walden University. (n.d.). Doctor of nursing practiceLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/catalog/doctor-nursing-practice Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Steps to practicum successLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/nursing-field Writing Resources OASIS. (n.d.). APA style: OverviewLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/writingcenter/apa OASIS. (n.d.). Using evidence: SummaryLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/writingcenter/evidence/summary OASIS. (n.d.). Walden templates: General templatesLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/writingcenter/templates/general Note: As you review this webpage, you will find different types of Walden templates to help guide you through your writing. For this course and in the rest of your program, you will be using the College of Nursing Writing Template document. Required Media Walden University, LLC. (2024). Analyze Turnitin reports to reviseLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu(dot)instructure(dot)com Walden DNP Resources Walden University. (n.d.). Doctor of nursing practiceLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/catalog/doctor-nursing-practice Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Steps to practicum successLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/nursing-field Writing Resources OASIS. (n.d.). APA style: OverviewLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/writingcenter/apa OASIS. (n.d.). Using evidence: SummaryLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/writingcenter/evidence/summary OASIS. (n.d.). Walden templates: General templatesLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/writingcenter/templates/general Note: As you review this webpage, you will find different types of Walden templates to help guide you through your writing. For this course and in the rest of your program, you will be using the College of Nursing Writing Template document. Required Media Walden University, LLC. (2024). Analyze Turnitin reports to reviseLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu(dot)instructure(dot)com To prepare: Review this week’s Learning Resources, paying special attention to the following: AACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework Reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with: AACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework Consider how you will incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice. Note: Be sure to review the grading rubric for this Assignment so you fully understand what is expected of you. To access the rubric, scroll down to the bottom of the Assignment page. The Assignment: (2–3 pages) Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden University's vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework. Be specific and provide examples. Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with AACN's The Essentials. Explain how you plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice. Note: Use this week's Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the College of Nursing Writing TemplateLinks to an external site. for your Assignment submission. By Day 7 of Week 3 Submit your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 3. submission information Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK3Assgn_Lastname_Firstinitial. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review. NURS_8002_Week3_Assignment_Rubric NURS_8002_Week3_Assignment_Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework Be specific and provide examples. 20 to >18.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how their personal, academic and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and the SDoH framework. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 18 to >16.0 pts Good The response accurately explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and the SDoH framework. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 16 to >14.0 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and the SDoH framework. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 14 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and the SDoH framework or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with AACN’s The Essentials. 25 to >22.5 pts Excellent The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how their personal, academic and professional goals align with the AACN’s The Essentials. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 22.5 to >20.0 pts Good The response accurately explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with the AACN’s The Essentials. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 20 to >17.5 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with the AACN’s The Essentials. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 17.5 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with the AACN’s The Essentials or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing. 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion Explain how you plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice. 20 to >18.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how they plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into their program of study and professional practice. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 18 to >16.0 pts Good The response accurately explains how they plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into their program of study and professional practice. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 16 to >14.0 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how they plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into their program of study and professional practice. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described 14 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how they plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into their program of study and professional practice or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion 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 to >4.0 pts Excellent Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. 90% of the time. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. 4 to >3.5 pts Good 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 to >3.0 pts Fair Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 70% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. 3 to >0 pts Poor Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 70% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4 to >3.5 pts Good Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion 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 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct APA format with no errors. 4 to >3.5 pts Good Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. 3.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. 3 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. 5 pts Total Points: 80