LINKING AREAS OF FOCUS INTO FUTURE PLANS FOR THE DNP
In obtaining your DNP degree at Walden, you will complete a practicum/field experience and Doctoral Project. Both of these program-of-study milestones are directly aligned to the achievement of the AACN DNP Essentials.
The focus of your Doctoral Project will be on a quality improvement project that you would advocate for to address a nursing practice gap or organizational need.
In this first course, you will begin to consider the type of Doctoral Projects you might be interested in pursuing for completion of your DNP degree. Similarly, the clinical hours you will complete in your practicum/field experience will also align to the achievement of certain competencies as defined in the AACN DNP Essentials. Consider how alignment between your future plans in completing your practicum/field experience and your Doctoral Project will represent alignment to the DNP Essentials.
For this Assignment, reflect on the Discussion Forum from this week and think about how the completion of your Doctoral Project and practicum/field experience demonstrates alignment to the AACN DNP Essentials.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE:
- Review the Discussion Forum from this week.
- Review the AACN DNP Essentialsdocument in the Learning Resources and reflect on how the completion of your Doctoral Project and the completion of a Practicum/Field experience may align to these Essentials.
- Select at least 3 AACN DNP Essentials to focus on for this Assignment.
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THE ASSIGNMENT: (2-3 PAGES)
- Describe the 3 AACN DNP Essentials that most align to the completion of a Doctoral Project. Note: This is in general terms, not in relation to a particular quality improvement or organizational goal.
- Explain how the AACN DNP Essentials will relate to the completion of a Practicum/Field Experience. Be specific.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632Links to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
NURS_8006_Module2_Assignment_Rubric
| NURS_8006_Module2_Assignment_Rubric |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the 3 AACN DNP Essentials that most align to the completion of a Doctoral Project. Be specific. |
| 45 to >40.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and clearly describes in detail 3 AACN DNP Essentials that most align to the completion of a Doctoral Project. … The response provides accurate and specific details that fully support the selection of the 3 AACN DNP Essentials described. |
40 to >35.0 pts
Good
The response accurately describes 3 AACN DNP Essentials that most align to the completion of a Doctoral Project. … The response provides accurate details that support the selection of the 3 AACN DNP Essentials described. |
35 to >31.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely describes 3 AACN DNP Essentials that most algin to the completion of a Doctoral Project. … OR … The response describes < 3 AACN DNP Essentials. … The response provides inaccurate or vague details that may support the selection of the AACN DNP Essentials described. |
31 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely describes 3 AACN DNP Essentials that most align to the completion of a Doctoral Project, or it is missing. … The response provides inaccurate and vague details that do not support the selection of the AACN DNP Essentials described, or it is missing. |
|
45 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how the AACN DNP Essentials will relate to the completion of a practicum/field experience. Be specific. |
| 40 to >35.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and clearly describes in detail how the AACN DNP Essentials will relate to the completion of a practicum/field experience. … The response provides accurate and specific details that fully support the relationship between the AACN DNP Essentials and a practicum/field experience. |
35 to >31.0 pts
Good
The response accurately describes how the AACN DNP Essentials will relate to the completion of a practicum/field experience. … The response provides accurate details that support the relationship between the AACN DNP Essentials and a practicum/field experience. |
31 to >27.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely describes how the AACN DNP Essentials will relate to the completion of a practicum/field experience. … The response provides inaccurate or vague details that may support the relationship between the AACN DNP Essentials and a practicum/field experience. |
27 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely describes how the AACN DNP Essentials will relate to the completion of a practicum/field experience, or it is missing. … The response provides inaccurate and vague details that do not support the relationship between the AACN DNP Essentials and a practicum/field experience, or it is missing. |
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40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten 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 pts
Excellent
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. … A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Paragraphs 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 pts
Fair
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. |
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. … No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. |
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5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
| 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. |
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten 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 pts
Excellent
Uses correct APA format with no errors. |
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. |
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. |
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
|
5 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |
