Nursing Reflection Assignment

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UTPB School of Nursing NURS 4310-Social Determinants of Health

Reflection Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on the course objectives met through the NURS 4310 course.

Course Objectives

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

· Describe the five domains of social determinants of health

· Analyze the impact of social determinants of health on health disparities, inequalities, and health related outcomes

· Examine the effects of health policies on global health outcomes

· Formulate strategies to promote effective collaborations across professions to enhance healthcare access

Due Date

Submit your completed paper by the end of Week 8.

Requirements

1. The Reflection is worth 100 points and will be graded on the quality of self-assessment, the 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. 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 300 words and no greater than 600 words, excluding the title and reference pages.

5. APA format is required with both a title page and a reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered):

a. Introduction

b. Reflection

c. Conclusion

Preparing Your Reflection

Reflect on the NURS 4310 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a short essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to

1. Describe the five domains of Social Determinants of Health

2. Analyze the impact of social determinants of health on health disparities, inequalities, and health related outcomes

3. Examine effects of health policies on global health outcomes

4. Formulate strategies to promote effective collaborations across professions to enhance healthcare access

Directions and Grading Criteria

Category

Points

%

Description

Introduction

10

10

Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses course objectives and social determinants of health.

You Decide reflection

70

70

Include a self-assessment regarding learning that you believe represents your skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities to meet the course objectives as a result of learning throughout this course. Be sure to use examples from selected readings, threaded discussions, and/or applications to support your assertions.

Conclusion

10

10

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 your new knowledge toward your planned professional aspirations.

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

4

4

All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA (6th 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

10 points

Brief introduction of Social Determinants of Health course objectives. Rationale is well presented, and purpose fully developed.

7–10 points

Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area.

4–6 points

Little or very general introduction of Social Determinants of Health. Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area.

0–3 points

Reflection

70 points

Excellent self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to Social Determinants of Health. Reflection on course objectives met supported with examples.

50–70 points

Basic self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to Social Determinants of Health. Reflection on course objectives met not supported with examples.

25–49 points

Little or very general self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to global health nursing. Little or no reflection on course objectives met or reflection not supported with examples.

0–24 points

Conclusion

10 points

Excellent understanding of Social Determinants of Health. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed.

7–10 points

Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area.

4-6 points

Little understanding of Social Determinants of Health. Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area.

0–3 point

Clarity of writing

6 points

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

4 points

APA format correct with no more than 1–2 minor errors.

3-4 points

3–5 errors in APA format and/or 1–2 citations are missing.

2 points

APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or several citations are missing.

0-1 point

Total Points Possible = 100 points

NURS 4310 Reflection Guidelines.docx MG 8/6/2022

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