NUR4013 Module 5 Reflection: The Future of Professional Nursing: Development of Reflective Practitioners

Complete your Module 5 Assignment by the end of Week 5.

The purpose of this Reflection assignment is to provide you with an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishment of selected Bachelor’s Essentials Competencies (BSN Essentials), course outcomes, and progress toward program outcomes acquired through the course. The assignment results in a culminating reflection paper, which will serve as the Individual Student Profile in the final capstone course in your program.

In preparation for completing a culminating reflection and references page, complete these steps:

Step 1. Access

Access the BSN Essentials, COs, and POs using the Course Syllabus.

Step 2. Access and Review

If you need a refresher, begin by accessing and reviewing the Reflective Thinking and Reflective Writing videos and information available at this link:

NOTE: Please incorporate key concepts related to the Reflective Thinking and Reflective Writing videos and information in your Module 5 assignment.

Step 3. Review the BSN Essentials

Using the syllabus, review the BSN Essentials aligned to this course.

Step 4. Review the COs

Using the syllabus, review course outcomes/objectives (CO1-10 aligned to this course).

Step 5. Review the POs

Using the syllabus, review the program outcomes aligned to this course.

Step 6. Review

Review the assignments on page 5 and 6 of the syllabus for assignments related to course objectives and program outcomes. Document how these objectives and outcomes were met while keeping in mind the BSN Essentials.

Step 7. Apply

Apply the skills of reflective thinking to consider readings, assignments, and learning skills completed within this course.

Step 8. Apply

Apply the skill of reflective writing to complete a 3 to 6-page scholarly culminating reflection paper (excluding the title and references page).

Step 9. Structure

Please use Level 1 Headings in APA format.

Structure the paper using this outline:

Title Page
Introduction

• Provide an overview and purpose for the reflection.

Body of the Paper

• Reflection on BSN Essentials
• Reflection on Course Outcomes
• Reflection on Progress Toward Program Outcomes

• • For each of the bulleted areas, include a self-assessment regarding new knowledge, skills, and abilities achieved as a result of course completion.
  • Specifically address ways in which you achieved BSN Essentials and course outcomes. Use examples from selected readings, discussions, and assignments to support your assertions.
  • Address progress made toward achievement of program outcomes citing specific examples of competencies and knowledge gained.

Conclusion

• • • Identify the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your essay.
    • Summarize the benefits of the pertinent BSN Essentials and course objectives and applications to nursing practice.