Follow up the instructions attaached. The purpose of this application is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected DNP competencies acquired through the DNP7300 course.

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Self-Assessment Assignment

Student Name

Miami Regional University

DNP 7300: Translation Science

Professor Name

Month, Year

Self-Assessment Assignment

(Introduction - not labeled ‘Introduction’) Introduce the purpose of your paper.

Reflection on the Course Achievement

This section includes a self-assessment regarding learning that you believe represents your skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities to meet the relevant DNP competencies because of active learning throughout this course. Be sure to answer the following. Reflect on the DNP7300 course readings, discussion threads, and assignments you have completed across this course and write a short essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to:

1) Evaluate translational models used to execute and sustain evidence-based practice changes.

2) Select and identify the difference between qualitative and quantitative studies and their role in evidence-based practice.

3) Identify different levels of evidence.

Use examples from selected readings, threaded discussions, and/or applications to support your assertions.

Include the DNP essentials explored with this assignment explaining how they are related to this assignment topic. Inclusion of the explored role-specific competencies as applicable.

DNP Practicum Project Team Mentorship reflection

In this section, reflect on how you feel that your collaboration with your mentor will be beneficial in reaching your academic goals? The statement shows insight into how the partnership with your DNP Practicum Project team mentor will enhance success in the DNP.

Conclusion

Identify the main ideas and significant conclusions from the body of your manuscript. Do not add new information in conclusion.

References

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

DNP 7300

Translation science

Self-Assessment Rubric

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure” – Colin Powell

Purpose

The purpose of this application is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected DNP competencies acquired through the DNP7300 course.

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

· Interpret the principles of translational science and evidence-based practice. (EOPSLO’s I, III)

· Formulate the importance and impact of evidence-based practice on nursing & formulate and refine clinical research questions relevant to advanced nursing practice. (EOPSLO’s I, III)

· Analyze the role of leadership in promoting a culture of evidence-based practice within the nursing profession. (EOPSLO’s I, III)

· Identify barriers to evidence-based translation within healthcare organizations. (EOPSLO’s I, II, III)

· Identify strategies to overcome barriers to evidence-based translation. (EOPSLO’s I, II, III)

· Evaluate translational models used to execute and sustain evidence-based practice changes. (EOPSLO’s I, II, III)

· Incorporate implementation strategies for peer review within organizational settings in nursing practice. (EOPSLO’s I, II, III)

· Analyze the importance of implementing sustainable peered review processes in nursing practice (EOPSLO’s I, II, III)

· Compare and contrast differences and similarities with selected characteristics of qualitative and quantitative research designs. (EOPSLO’s I, III)

· Formulate and refine clinical research questions relevant to advanced nursing practice. (EOPSLO’s I, III)

· Demonstrate competence in basic analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. (EOPSLO’s I, III)

· Differentiate between quality improvement, system change, research, and/or evidence-based practice initiatives. (EOPSLO’s I, III)

· Compare the difference and similarities with selected characteristics of quantitative research designs. (EOPSLO’s I, III)

· Evaluate appropriateness of qualitative research design for a specific clinical practice question. (EOPSLO’s I, III)

· Employ an evidence-based practice model for quality improvement. (EOPSLO’s I, III)

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLO’s)

· I-Integrate Scientific Underpinnings into Practice

· II-Develop Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement and Systems Thinking

· III-Apply Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice

· IV-Use Information Systems/Technology and Patient Care Technology for the Improvement and Transformation of Health Care

· V-Influence Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care

· VI-Employ Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes

· VII-Synthesize Clinical Prevention and Population Health concepts for Improving the Nation’s Health

· VIII-Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes

Due Date

Submit your completed application in Moodle by Saturday 11:59 p.m. ET of Week 7 as directed.

Requirements

1. The self-assessment assignment is worth 100 points and will be graded on quality of self-assessment, use of citations, use of standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.

2. Create your essay using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required format for DNP Nursing assignments unless specified otherwise. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx”

3. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A Forum.

4. The length of the reflection is to be no less than 2 pages and no greater than 4 pages excluding title page and reference pages.

5. APA format is required with both a title page and reference page.

Preparing Your Reflection

The DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006) outline a number of competencies regarding scientific underpinnings for practice. Reflect on the DNP 7300 course readings, discussion threads, and assignments you have completed across this course and write a short essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to:

1) Evaluate translational models used to execute and sustain evidence-based practice changes.

2) Select and identify the difference between qualitative and quantitative studies and the role they play in evidence-based practice. 

3) Identify different levels of evidence.

Reference

American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for

advanced nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author

Directions and Grading Criteria

Category	Points	%	Description
Introduction	8	8	Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses AACN DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006) pertinent to scientific underpinnings for practice.
Self-Assessment Assignment	70	70	Include a self-assessment regarding learning that you believe represents your skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities to meet the pertinent DNP competencies because of active learning throughout this course. Be sure to answer the following Reflect on the DNP7300 course readings, discussion threads, and assignments you have completed across this course and write a short essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to: 1) Evaluate translational models used to execute and sustain evidence-based practice changes. 2) Select and identify the difference between qualitative and quantitative studies and the role they play in evidence-based practice.  3) Identify different levels of evidence. Use examples from selected readings, threaded discussions, and/or applications to support your assertions.
DNP Practicum Team Mentor Reflection	10	10	How do you feel that your collaboration with your mentor will be beneficial in reaching your academic goals?
Conclusion	4	4	An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your essay. Minor details are left out. Summarize the benefits of the pertinent DNP competencies to scientific underpinnings for practice.
Clarity of writing	6	6	Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers.
APA format	2	2	All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript, and listed in the references using APA (7th ed.) format: 1. Document setup 2. Title and reference pages 3. Citations in the text and references.
Total:	100	100	A quality essay will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria	Meets Criteria	Partially Meets Criteria	Does Not Meet Criteria
Introduction (8 pts)	Short introduction of selected DNP competencies pertinent to scientific underpinnings for practice. Rationale is well-presented and purpose fully developed. 7 – 8 points	Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. 5 – 6 points	Little or very general introduction of selected DNP competencies. Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. 0 – 4 points
Self-Assessment Assignment (70 pts)	Excellent self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to the integration of the AACN DNP Essentials throughout this class. Reflection on pertinent DNP competencies supported with examples. 60 – 70 points	Basic self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to the integration of the AACN DNP Essentials throughout this class. Reflection on pertinent DNP competencies not supported with examples. 49 – 59 points	Little or very general self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to the integration of the AACN DNP Essentials throughout this class. Little or no reflection on pertinent DNP competencies or reflection not supported with examples. 0 – 48 points
DNP Practicum Team Mentor Reflection (10 pts)	Statement shows insight into how the collaboration with your DNP Practicum Project team mentor will enhance success in the DNP. Reflection is supported by an example. 9-10 points	Statement shows some insight into how the collaboration with your DNP Practicum Project team mentor will enhance success in the DNP. Reflection is supported by an example. 8 points	Little or no reflection on how the collaboration with your DNP Practicum Project team mentor will enhance success in the DNP. 0 - 7 points
Conclusion (4 pts)	Excellent understanding of pertinent DNP competencies. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed. 3 – 4 points	Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. 2 points	Little understanding of pertinent DNP competencies. Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. 0 – 1 point
Clarity of writing (6 pts)	Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning. 5 – 6 points	Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts. 3 – 4 points	Language needs development. Four or more spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts. 0 – 2 points
APA format (2 pts)	APA format is correct with no more than 1-2 minor errors. 2 points	3-5 errors in APA format and/or 1-2 citations are missing. 1 point	APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or several citations are missing. 0 points
Total Points Possible = 100 points

Prepared by Dr. Anny Dionne, Dr. Karen Perez, Dr. Amarilys Gonzalez, Dr. Itzel Vega Crespo, Dr. Angel Garcia, Dr. David Trabanco. DNP7510 Reflection Assignment 07/14/19

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