Course outcomes: This assessment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
1. Explore the DNP role and advanced practice issues within collaborative teams across diverse healthcare systems. (PO 1, 6, 8, 9)
2. Examine nursing ways of knowing and the development of nursing science. (PO 3, 5, 9)
3. Analyze the concepts and principles used in theory development in nursing. (PO 3, 5. 9)
4. Differentiate research, quality improvement, and evidence based practice as it relates to the role of the DNP. (PO 3, 5, 6)
5. Demonstrate evidence search techniques to support translation science (PO 3, 5)
6. Critically appraise level and quality of evidence (PO 3, 5)
7. Translate evidence at the microsystem, mesosystem, and macrosystem levels of healthcare systems (PO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)
Due date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 7. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.
Total points possible: 100 points
Preparing the Assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. It is each student’s responsibility to save and maintain all artifacts required in the e-Portfolio (Links to an external site.).
1. Write a brief 1-2 paragraph weekly reflection addressing the questions posed in the Reflect section of each weekly module. Edit your ePorfolio Reflection to include each weekly reflection.
2. Include the following sections in your ePorfolio Reflection.
Week 1
· What were the most important concepts you learned in week 1?
· Why are these concepts important?
· How will they prepare you for your future role as a DNP-prepared nurse?
· In what ways do you feel prepared for your new role? In what ways do you feel unprepared?
Week 2
· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
· What do you value most about your learning this week?
· What else do you need to explore to further grow as a DNP practice scholar?
Week 3
· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
· What personal values, if any, were challenged this week?
· What values can you reaffirm or want to reconsider after this learning?
Week 4
· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
· What concepts, theories, models, tools, techniques, and resources in this week did you find most valuable?
· What issues had you not considered before?
Week 5
· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
· How might you use this information in your future role as a DNP practice scholar?
· What topics, if any, had you not considered before?
Week 6
· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
· What knowledge do you still need to demonstrate competency in the weekly concepts?
· What skills do you need to continue developing to apply these concepts?
Week 7
· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
· What are the core values and best practices that define the roles of the DNP practice scholar?
· How will this knowledge improve your effectiveness as a DNP practice scholar?
· What skills do you need to implement these best practices and how will you develop them?
