CAREER GOALS: STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES RELATED TO NURSING PRACTICE COMPETENCIES ESSAY
CAREER GOALS: STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES RELATED TO NURSING PRACTICE COMPETENCIES ESSAY
CAREER GOALS: STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES RELATED TO NURSING PRACTICE COMPETENCIES ESSAY
Career Goals
I have several expectations of this course. One of them is learning about the translation of evidence into nursing practice. Advanced practice nurses play a crucial role in the implementation of best practices in their role. They obtain their interventions from sources of evidence-based data such as research articles and practice guidelines. I believe that the course will equip me with these skills. I also anticipate improved knowledge and skills in interprofessional collaboration in the provision of care to patients and their families (Hodges et al., 2019). Interprofessional collaboration enhances care outcomes such as safety and quality.
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I have some strengths and weaknesses that relate to my nursing competencies when working with adult. First, I can provide holistic care. I am competent in the delivery of care that not only addresses the disease needs of a patient but other factors that influence the recovery process. I also prioritize patient-centeredness and involvement of adult patients in the delivery of the care that they need. Patient-centeredness and involvement in the care process contribute to their empowerment and satisfaction with care (Saunders et al., 2019). However, my main weakness when caring adult patients is the limited experience in providing inclusive and diverse care. As a result, I look forward to working to address the challenge in this course.
One of the career goals I anticipated to achieve from this course is developing my competencies in nursing research. I hope to expand my knowledge and skills to influence the decisions I make in the patient care process. I also anticipated to improve my knowledge and skills in nursing-related policy issues. I anticipate improved competencies in influencing the decisions made in nursing practice (Taylor et al., 2020). I will use the knowledge to advocate the adoption of policies that align with the needs of the patient populations I care in my practice.
References
Hodges, A. L., Konicki, A. J., Talley, M. H., Bordelon, C. J., Holland, A. C., & Galin, F. S. (2019). Competency-based education in transitioning nurse practitioner students from education into practice. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 31(11), 675. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000327
Saunders, H., Gallagher-Ford, L., Kvist, T., & Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. (2019). Practicing Healthcare Professionals’ Evidence-Based Practice Competencies: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16(3), 176–185. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12363
Taylor, I., Bing-Jonsson, P., Wangensteen, S., Finnbakk, E., Sandvik, L., McCormack, B., & Fagerström, L. (2020). The self-assessment of clinical competence and the need for further training: A cross-sectional survey of advanced practice nursing students. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(3–4), 545–555. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15095
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CAREER GOALS: STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES RELATED TO NURSING PRACTICE COMPETENCIES
An advanced practice nurse collaborates and communicates with patients, families, doctors, nurses, and specialists to ensure patients receive the care they need. As they diagnose, treat, manage, and educate patients, they are responsible for ensuring patient safety and maintaining ethical behavior. Competencies have been developed to help the advanced practice nurse to understand the practice knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to be successful.
For this Discussion, you will examine advanced nursing practice competencies and reflect on your strengths and challenges related to the competencies. In light of your reflection, you will consider how this course may help you attain your career goals or objectives.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE:
Review the Learning Resources for this week, specifically the advanced nursing practice competencies. As you review the competencies, reflect on your own strengths and challenges when working with adults across the lifespan.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the Reply button to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Post Reply, you cannot delete or edit your own posts and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Post Reply!
BY DAY 3
Post a summary of your expectations of this course. Also, include a brief explanation of your strengths and challenges as they relate to nursing practice competencies when working with adults. Describe any career goals or objectives this course may help you accomplish in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) role and explain why. Use your research to support your explanations by providing credible and scholarly sources. Provide at least 3 credible and current scholarly sources.
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Grading Rubric
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NRNP_6531_Week1_Discussion_Rubric
NRNP_6531_Week1_Discussion_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMain Posting:Response to the discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
44 to >39.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Thoroughly responds to the discussion question(s). … Is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. … No less than 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. … Supported by at least 3 current credible sources.
39 to >34.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Responds to most of the discussion question(s). … Is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. … 50% of the post has exceptional depth and breadth. … Supported by at least 3 current credible references.
34 to >30.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Responds to some of the discussion question(s). … One to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. … Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. … Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. … Post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references.
30 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Does not respond to the discussion question(s). … Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. … Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. … Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. … Contains only 1 or no credible references.
44 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMain Posting:Writing
6 to >5.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Written clearly and concisely. … Contains no grammatical or spelling errors. … Further adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.
5 to >4.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Written concisely. … May contain one to two grammatical or spelling errors. … Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.
4 to >3.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Written somewhat concisely. … May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. … Contains some APA formatting errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Not written clearly or concisely. … Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. … Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMain Posting:Timely and full participation
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation. … Posts main discussion by due date.
8 to >7.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Posts main discussion by due date. … Meets requirements for full participation.
7 to >6.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Posts main discussion by due date.
6 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Does not meet requirements for full participation. … Does not post main discussion by due date.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFirst Response:Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.
9 to >8.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. … Responds to questions posed by faculty. … The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
8 to >7.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting.
7 to >6.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Response is on topic, may have some depth.
6 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Response may not be on topic, lacks depth.
9 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFirst Response: Writing
6 to >5.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. … Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. … Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. … Response is effectively written in Standard, Edited English.
5 to >4.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues. … Response to faculty questions are mostly answered, if posed. … Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources. … Response is written in Standard, Edited English.
4 to >3.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Response posed in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. … Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. … Few or no credible sources are cited.
3 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective communication. … Response to faculty questions are missing. … No credible sources are cited.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFirst Response: Timely and full participation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation. … Posts by due date.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Meets requirements for full participation. … Posts by due date.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Posts by due date.
2 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Does not meet requirements for full participation. … Does not post by due date.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSecond Response:Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.
9 to >8.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. … Responds to questions posed by faculty. … The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
8 to >7.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting.
7 to >6.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Response is on topic, may have some depth.
6 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Response may not be on topic, lacks depth.
9 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSecond Response: Writing
6 to >5.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. … Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. … Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. … Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.
5 to >4.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues. … Response to faculty questions are mostly answered, if posed. … Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources. … Response is written in standard, edited English.
4 to >3.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Response posed in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. … Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. … Few or no credible sources are cited.
3 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective communication. … Response to faculty questions are missing. … No credible sources are cited.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSecond Response: Timely and full participation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation. … Posts by due date.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Meets requirements for full participation. … Posts by due date.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Posts by due date.
2 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Does not meet requirements for full participation. … Does not post by due date.
5 pts
Total Points: 10
