AACN COMPETENCIES AND THE WALDEN MISSION, VISION, AND OUTCOMES NURS 8000

AACN COMPETENCIES AND THE WALDEN MISSION, VISION, AND OUTCOMES NURS 8000

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According to a Gallup poll completed in 2013, 82% of respondents indicated that they believe nurses have high to very high levels of honesty and ethical standards, and nursing has been rated as the most trusted profession for several years (Gallup, 2010). What other values and characteristics are associated with the nursing profession? Which ones are the most professionally, academically, and personally significant to you?

For this Discussion, you will consider the alignment of qualities outlined by the AACN with those promoted by Walden University.

You will examine the AACN document appropriate for your degree path and consider how you can incorporate either the Essentials or the Quality Indicators into your academic endeavors.

To prepare:

• Consider the competencies presented in The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (for DNP students)or The Research-Focused Doctoral Program in Nursing: Pathways to Excellence (for PhD students)in this week’s Learning Resources.
• Examine Walden University’s mission, vision, and university outcomes.
• Review the media presentation Introduction: The Doctor of Nursing Practice, which includes Dr. Joan Stanley’s comments about the AACN’s vision for the DNP degree.
• Identify commonalities among the concepts presented in each of these items.
• Think about your professional and academic goals. Consider how Walden’s standpoint and the AACN’s perspective fit with your objectives. Based on this information, what ideas do you have for incorporating a commitment to social change into your academic and professional plans?

By Day 5

Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

• Describe one or more significant ways in which Walden’s standpoint (i.e., vision, mission, social change message, and outcomes) relates to the AACN competencies as well as to your professional and academic goals.
• Articulate a plan for incorporating social change into two of your professional and/or academic goals.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

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By Day 7

Respond to at least one of your colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways:

• Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.
• Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Walden Library.
• Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.
• Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.
• Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.

Note: There is no Assignment this week.

AACN COMPETENCIES AND THE WALDEN MISSION, VISION, AND OUTCOMES NURS 8000

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Hello All,

Describe one of more significant ways in which Walden’s standpoint (i.e., vision, mission, social change message and outcomes) related to the AACN competencies as well as to you professional and academic goals.

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As this is my first year at Walden I was impressed when reading Walden’s student handbook how the visions, missions and goals mirror mine. Walden’s Universities guidelines maintains the same high set of standards and have expectations that a student learner would “demonstrate the ability to act as a role model and mentor to others who wish to pursue the profession (stewardship)”. (Walden University Student Handbook, 2010). Then I read the assigned reading from AACN Pathways to Excellence, and it recapitulated my belief that terminal degree students must be held to higher standard in their professional presentation. This higher academic degree encapsulated more than just the obtainment of the degree, but examples must be set for future generations of nurse, professional integrity and ethical standards must be maintained. (AACN, The Research-Focused Doctoral Program in Nursing: Pathways to Excellence, 2010). Both Walden and The AACN philosophies on the behaviors necessary to advance in the field will help guide me as I pursue my future goal of obtaining an Executive Leadership Position within my organization and finally having a seat at the table.

Articulate a plan for incorporating social change into two or more of your professional and/or academic goals.

I believe social change come from self-awareness, recognition that a change is needed and the power and desire to be that agent of change. There must be some cautiousness applied when one group exerts that power and makes change over another without input. As history has shown tragedy can occur when there is not equal representation from all parties involved. Social change must be inclusive and therefore finding ways to bring groups together that represent a diverse representation of backgrounds is a must for positive social change to occur. (Schyler et all). As I move further towards my goal and reach the pinnacle by obtaining a position in Executive Leadership, I will take this information learned and apply it to help obtain positive social change.

Tish

 

References

Kathryn Goldman Schuyler, Baugher, J. E., & Jironet, K. (2016). Creative social change: leadership for a healthy world. Emerald Group Publishing Limited

American Assocation of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). (2010). The Research-Focused Doctoral Program in Nursing. Pathways to Excellence. Washington, DC. Retrieved from https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/PhDPosition.pdf

School of Nursing Mission and Vision. (2012). Walden University Student Handbook. Archived catalog. Retrieved from catalog.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid-41& navoid=5304.

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Title: AACN COMPETENCIES AND THE WALDEN MISSION, VISION, AND OUTCOMES NURS 8000

To act as a change agent and a patient advocate is at the root of the nursing profession. A terminal degree will assist you in this, not only because of your advanced education, but also because people will respect what you say more and will turn to you for guidance and decision-making on important topics.

Reading through the mission and vision of Walden University, I strongly agree with their standpoint of “providing a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as a scholar- practitioners so that they can effect positive social change” (School of Nursing Walden University, 2012). I appreciate and acknowledge that Walden takes into consideration the background and experience of everyone to improve the learning of every student. I have seen this first hand. I also agree with Walden’s statement as a social change agent by stating that “Walden support social change through the development of principle, knowledgeable and ethical scholar- practitioner, who are and will become civic and professional role models by advancing the betterment of the society”(Walden University, 2012).

Have you ever read up on the roots of Walden? Ever read the story behind the founders and their forward, very insightful thinking? I would really encourage you all to do this and I think you will be surprised how the university started, and how its mission statement really drove its existence. Walden University mission are related to the AACN vision of having nurses that are ready to transform healthcare and improve health (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2017). This can only be achieved through proper education and training as stated by Walden University.

Incorporating a social change in your profession by using the experiences that you have gained over the years and the knowledge gained in the academic community can transform evidence-based to practice, to give safe and quality care to patients. To be a role model and change agent to other nurses and the society at large is honorable and really effective in resulting in better patient outcomes.

Dr. H

 

References

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2017). Vision and mission. Retrieved from http://www.aacnnursing.org/About-AACN/AACN-Governance/Vision-and-Mission.

Marquis, B. L. & Huston, C. J. (2012). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: theory and application (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams &Wilkins.

Mission and Vision. (2012). Walden University Student Handbook. Archived catalog. Retrieved from catalo.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid=61&navoid=9236.

School of Nursing Mission and Vision. (2012). Walden University Student Handbook. Archived catalog. Retrieved from catalo.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid=41&navoid=5304.

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Performance Category	100% or highest level of performance 100% 16 points	Very good or high level of performance 88% 14 points	Acceptable level of performance 81% 13 points	Inadequate demonstration of expectations 68% 11 points	Deficient level of performance 56% 9 points	Failing level of performance 55% or less 0 points
Total Points Possible= 50	16 Points	14 Points	13 Points	11 Points	9 Points	0 Points
Scholarliness Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics.	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information
	16 Points	14 Points	13 Points	11 Points	9 Points	0 Points
Application of Course Knowledge Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
	10 Points	9 Points			6 Points	0 Points
Interactive Dialogue Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses are substantive and relate to the topic.	Demonstrated all of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 3 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.			Demonstrated 2 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 1 or less of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
	8 Points	7 Points	6 Points	5 Points	4 Points	0 Points
Grammar, Syntax, APA Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error.	The following was present: 0-3 errors in APA format AND Responses have 0-3 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND Writing style is generally clear, focused on topic,and facilitates communication.	The following was present: 4-6 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 4-5 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is somewhat focused on topic.	The following was present: 7-9 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 6-7 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is slightly focused on topic making discussion difficult to understand.	The following was present: 10- 12 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-9 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand.	The following was present: 13 – 15 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand. AND/OR The student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above areas after written correction by the instructor.	The following was present: 16 to greater errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style does not facilitate communication
	0 Points Deducted					5 Points Lost
Participation Requirements	Demonstrated the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days					Failed to demonstrate the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days
	0 Points Lost					5 Points Lost
Due Date Requirements	Demonstrated all of the following: The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.					Demonstrates one or less of the following. The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.