of the underpinnings of knowledge; link theory with clinical practice and vice versa
d) Demonstrate practical competence
e) Decide what new learning is needed; provide evidence to show where, when and how practice outcomes/standards of proficiencies have been achieved
Assignment Criteria
Developing a reflective journal that addresses the following criteria:
- Requirement: The student will express their comprehension of the nursing process in the reflective journal.
Choose to write about any aspect(s) of practice which:
• Feel the intervention made a difference in a client outcome
• Feel went unusually well
• Feel did not go as planned
• Think captures the essence of nursing practice - Requirement: The student will identify the following elements in the reflective journal.
The focus should be on the nursing practice
• What was going on (the context of the situation)?
o Shift, time of day, resources, the clinical scenario
• What happened?
o Detailed description of situation/incident/experience
• Why is this incident important?
• What were the concerns at the time?
o What thoughts and feeling during and after the experience?
o What influenced the decision-making?
o What, if anything, was the most demanding aspect of this experience?
o What was unexpected? - Requirement: The student will analyze the positive and negative aspects of their learning.
Choose to write about the following:
• A reflection or evaluation of the situation showing the competencies and expertise used (skilled communication, teaching, leadership). Support these with current evidence-based practice literature.
• What were actions taken? Include not just, what was done, but also more importantly the rationale for the actions. Support these with current evidence-based practice literature
• What new knowledge or insights were gained? How would make recommendations for change in practice?
• Provide references to show evidence-based practice (see guidelines below)
• Was anything learned? If so what?
• Consider another way to manage nursing practice as it relates to this experience? Has the nursing practice changed in any way? - Requirement: The student will follow these guidelines
• Utilizing the above guidelines for contextual writing; complete two (2) journal entries throughout NUR 4180 (See AAG for assignment due dates).
• Journal entries should exceed no more than two (2) pages in length (not including reference page).
• Journal entries should include a minimum of two (2) citations from a peer-reviewed, evidence-based journal. The inclusion of evidence-based practice is an integral part of learning, critical thinking and growth therefore must be relevant to the journal topic and shows relevant learning.
• Journal to follow 6th edition APA guidelines and should include a title page, the body of the journal, reference page
• See attached rubric for grading.
Reflective Journal Paper Rubric (10 points per journal for a total of 20 points))
Assignment Criteria 2.5 points 2 points 1.5 points 1 point
All topics/criteria addressed, and all questions fully answered. All topics/criteria addressed, and most questions fully answered. All topics/criteria addressed, and most questions partially answered. One or more topics/criteria not addressed or completely answered.
Quality/Accuracy of Information 2.5 points 2 points 1.5 points 1 point
Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. It provides supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. A few details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic/criteria.
Organization 2.5 points 2 points 1.5 points 1 point
Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading. Information organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading. There is an attempt at organization, but errors exist. No levels of heading. The information or overall structure appears disorganized.
Sources 2.5 points 2 points 1.5 point 1 point
All references are from a relevant professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal, within a 5-year timeframe, or a classic/ historical source. The majority of references are from a relevant professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal, within a 5-year timeframe or a classic/historical source. Some references are from non-peer-reviewed scholarly sources or older than 5 years. Majority of references are from non-peer-reviewed scholarly sources or older than 5 years.
Earned Points
Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style [title page, introduction, purpose statement, level heading, conclusion, references, citations, and format], spelling, and/or grammar.
Final Total