By now you should be familiar with Walden University’s mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework. If not, please refer to this week’s Learning Resources where you will find links to these important materials. Walden mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework will guide you in this course, throughout your program of study, and into your career as a DNP-prepared nurse.
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.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
To prepare:
Review this week’s Learning Resources, paying special attention to the following:
oAACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
oWalden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework
Reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with:
oAACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
oWalden 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
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Learning Resources
Required Readings
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, December 8). Social determinants of healthLinks to an external site.. CDC. https://www.cdc.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.org/10.3928/01484834-20160216-08
Walden University. (n.d.). Social determinants of health: Understanding vision health equityLinks to an external site.. https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/master-of-science-in-nursing/resource/social-determinants-of-health-understanding-vision-health-equity
Walden University. (n.d.). Student handbook archiveLinks to an external site.. https://academics.waldenu.edu/handbook/vision-goals#s-lg-box-30140618
oReview the Vision and 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.org/students
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2023, June). AACN fact sheet—DNPLinks to an external site.. https://www.aacnnursing.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.aacnnursing.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.waldenu.edu/catalog/doctor-nursing-practice
Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Steps to practicum successLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/nursing-field
Writing Resources
OASIS. (n.d.). APA style: OverviewLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa
OASIS. (n.d.). Using evidence: SummaryLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/summary
OASIS. (n.d.). Walden templates: General templatesLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.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.instructure.com
Rubric
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 ptsExcellentThe 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 ptsGoodThe 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 ptsFairThe 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 ptsPoorThe 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 ptsExcellentThe 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 ptsGoodThe 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 ptsFairThe 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 ptsPoorThe 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 ptsExcellentThe 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 ptsGoodThe 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 ptsFairThe 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 ptsPoorThe 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 ptsExcellentParagraphs 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 ptsGoodParagraphs 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 ptsFairParagraphs 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 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 ptsPoorContains 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 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. 5 pts
Total Points: 80
