01 Oct Engaging in self-reflection is a useful practice to facilitate professional growth. MSN-prepared nurse leaders benefit from introspection to clarify professional values, identify personal strengths, and opportunities for enhancement and continued development.
NR540 Leading and Managing Population Health
Week 2 Assignment
Reflective Essay #1
Purpose
Engaging in self-reflection is a useful practice to facilitate professional growth. MSN-prepared nurse leaders benefit from introspection to clarify professional values, identify personal strengths, and opportunities for enhancement and continued development.
During the NR 540 course, you will participate in two reflective essay assignments to support professional introspection and gain insights regarding competency as a leader and manager in population health practice.
NR540 Week 2 Reflective Essay #1 Guidelines and Rubric Download NR540 Week 2 Reflective Essay #1 Guidelines and Rubric
Course Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
CO 3: Appreciate the unique role of the MSN-prepared nurse to impact population health. (POs 3, 4, 5)
CO 4: Examine professional values and competencies in leadership and management that support population-focused practice. (POs 3 and 4)
Assignment Overview
Examine the Competencies for Population Health Professionals, and the Nurse Leader Competencies. Reflect upon your core professional values and professional competencies in population health and leadership. Respond to the following questions to facilitate your reflection.
Submit your essay directly in the textbox of the assignment area in the course or upload a Word document.
Identify two of your core professional values and explain how they align with practice as a population health nurse leader. How are they reflected in the PH competencies?
Identify 2 strengths and explain how they facilitate advanced nursing practice in population health. How can these strengths be further enhanced in the upcoming practicum experience?
Identify 2 opportunities for improvement and explain how they can be strengthened through the practicum experience. How will improvement in these areas strengthen your competency in population health practice?
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Create the reflective essay directly in the textbox provided in the assignment area or upload a Word document.
No direct quotes may be used in this assignment.Due to the reflective nature of the assignment, first person is acceptable.
