NR524 Assignments Latest 2021 September (Full)

NR524 Curriculum Development

Week 1 Assignment

Self-Assessment of NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies

In this course, we will continue the self-assessment of core competencies that you started in NR535. In this course, we will be assessing the NLN Nurse Educator Core Competency IV: Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes. Complete the competency assessment and write a goal on how you will increase your skill in this competency during this course.

The Self-Assessment of Core Competencies is due on Sunday of Week 1 at 11:59 p.m. MT. The guidelines and rubric are listed below as well as in the downloadable document.

Self-Assessment Guidelines and Rubric  (Links to an external site.)

Self-Assessment Worksheet (Links to an external site.)

Self-Assessment Worksheet EXAMPLE (Links to an external site.)

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to complete a self-assessment of the NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies and develop a goal to help meet this competency.

National League for Nursing (2017). Nurse Educator Core Competency. http://www.nln.org/professional-development-programs/competencies-for-nursing-education/nurse-educator-core-competency

Requirements

Completed at Weeks 1 and 8, this document is based on the National League for Nursing (NLN) Core Competencies of the Nurse Educator (NLN, 2017). Students should drop their assessments into their ePortfolio by Wednesday of Week 8, 11:59 p.m. MT. The Self-Assessment Form is located in Course Resources.

This Self-Assessment of Core Competencies is a document that you will use throughout the educator track courses. It is to be placed in your ePortfolio. In each course, starting in NR535, you will focus on a specific area of the NLN Competencies.

You are to reflect upon and complete a self-assessment at the beginning of Week 1 and submit it by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday of Week 1.  You are to identify your level of competency for each of the sub-competencies listed on the worksheet (see example).  In the next column you will see the course outcomes which are aligned with the NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies.  The Course Outcomes are not specific to the individual sub competencies however my meeting the course outcomes, you will be able to increase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in the Core Competency identified for this course. In the final column for Week One, identify a specific example of what you will do to achieve each course outcome (possible points = 50). 

In Week 8, you will again identify your level of competency for each of the sub-competencies listed on original worksheet from Week One.    In the final column you will give a specific example that shows how you demonstrated each course outcome.  The assignment is to be submitted for grading by 11:59 p.m. MT Wednesday of Week 8 (possible points = 50).

Remember that you are still in the development stage so not all (or any) of the competencies are expected to be at Level 3 by the end of this course.

NR524 Curriculum Development

Week 2 Assignment

Mission Statement Paper

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to (a) develop a mission statement, (b) identify consistency between the program mission statement and the parent institution, (c) identify collaborative input from classmates in the development of a mission, and (d) demonstrate skills in the development and articulation of ideas in a scholarly manner.

REQUIREMENTS

Assignment Criteria for the Paper

1.            Mission statement reflects original work of the student.

2.            Mission statement reflects uniqueness of the nursing program and is congruent with the mission statement of the parent institution. 

3.            Mission statement is clear, concise, and succinct, and includes teaching and service.  

4.            Changes to the initial mission statement are identified, based on peer collaboration.

5.            There is a minimum of two scholarly references related to mission statement development. 

6.            Grammar, spelling, punctuation, references, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing and APA format as expressed in the current edition.

7.            An introduction and conclusion are required in the paper. 

NR524 Curriculum Development

Week 4 Assignment

Organizing Framework and Program OutcomesGuidelines

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to (a) develop concepts included in an organizing framework for an institution, (b) discuss the relationship between the concepts, (c) develop program outcomes, and (d) demonstrate skills in the development and articulation of ideas in a scholarly manner.

REQUIREMENTS

Assignment Criteria for the Paper

1. A brief introduction on the concepts selected for the framework is included.

2. The concepts in the framework are clearly defined. The concepts included in the metaparadigm of nursing (person, nursing, health, and environment) must be included. 

3. The relationship between the concepts is demonstrated.

4. Develop program outcomes for your institution that incorporate the following.

a.            Program outcomes should be described as characteristics expected of graduates by the end of the program

b.            Program outcomes are based on either the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduatesof Associate Degree Programs OR the current The Joint Commission Hospital National Patient Safety Goals

5.  Changes to the initial framework concepts and program outcomes are identified, based on peer collaboration.

6.  A conclusion to the paper is required.

7.  A minimum of three scholarly references is required.

8. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, references, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing and APA format as expressed in the current edition.

NR524 Curriculum Development

Week 6 Assignment

Curriculum Plan and Course Syllabus

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to (a) develop a curriculum plan and course syllabus and (b) demonstrate skills in the development and articulation of ideas in a scholarly manner.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO 1:  Design curricular components based upon knowledge and concepts from education and related disciplines to achieve quality health outcomes (care-focused). (PO 2)

CO 2:  Demonstrate critical understanding of curriculum processes that benefit diverse learners (cultural humility). (PO 3)

CO 4:  Develop curriculum that reflects current trends, addresses community and societal needs, and prepares graduates for practice in a complex, dynamic healthcare environment (care-focused). (PO 2)

REQUIREMENTS

Assignment Criteria for the Paper

1.            Curriculum Plan reflects original work of the student.

2.            Curriculum Plan reflects the requirements of the State Board of Nursing (academic) or a professional organization (hospital).

3.            The syllabus includes all the required elements. 

4.            Use of the template provided is required for the assignment.

5.            Grammar, spelling, punctuation, references, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing and APA format as expressed in the current edition.

DIRECTIONS

Curriculum Plan

                Academic Nurse Educators: School of Nursing

Use the table below to develop the Curriculum Plan for either the associate degree program or the pre-licensure Baccalaureate program. Include all general education courses, science courses, and nursing courses. Identify the course by the prefix, number, and name of the course. Include the total credit hours for the course and then the breakdown of hours by theory (T), clinical (C), and laboratory (L).  For example: NUR101 Fundamentals of Nursing, 6 credits (3T, 1L, 2C). 

Academic Nurse Educators:  Base your courses on the requirements from either the Florida State Board of Nursing:  https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/practical-and-registered-nurse-education-program/  OR the California State Board of Nursing:  § 1426. Required Curriculum. 16 CA ADC § 1426 BARCLAYS OFFICIAL CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.  http://carules.elaws.us/code/t.16_d.14_art3_sec.1426

Indicate the state you have chosen on the template. 

Reminder: Associate Degree Program = 60 credits

Baccalaureate Degree Program = 120 credits

NR524 Curriculum Development

Week 8 Assignment

Self-Assessment of NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies

In Week 8, you will reflect upon and complete the self-assessment of core competencies. In Week 1 you competed the assessment and developed a goal for increasing knowledge and skill in this competency. Now, using the same worksheet from Week 1, complete the level of confidence for each item and identify how you met the goal for the competency identified for this course. Submit the assignment by 11:59 p.m. MT Wednesday of Week 8. Then place this worksheet in your ePortfolio.

Self-Assessment Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to complete a self-assessment of the NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies and develop a goal to help meet this competency.

National League for Nursing (2017). Nurse Educator Core Competency. http://www.nln.org/professional-development-programs/competencies-for-nursing-education/nurse-educator-core-competency (Links to an external site.)

Requirements

Completed at Weeks 1 and 8, this document is based on the National League for Nursing (NLN) Core Competencies of the Nurse Educator (NLN, 2017). Students should drop their assessments into their ePortfolio by Wednesday of Week 8, 11:59 p.m. MT. The Self-Assessment form is located in Course Resources.

This Self-Assessment of Core Competencies is a document that you will use throughout the educator track courses. It is to be placed in your ePortfolio. In each course, starting in NR535, you will focus on a specific area of the NLN Competencies.

Course

Competencies

NR535

Competency I

NR524

Competency IV

NR536

Competency II

NR537

Competency III

You are to reflect upon and complete a self-assessment at the beginning of Week 1 and submit it by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday of Week 1. Next to the assessment column, identify one goal for each competency that you hope to achieve by the end of this course (possible points = 50).

In Week 8, reflect upon and complete the self-assessment and submit it by 11:59 p.m. MT Wednesday of Week 8. Next to the self-assessment column, identify how you met the goal for competencies (#6 and #8) in this course (possible points = 50).

Remember that you are still in the development stage so not all (or any) of the competencies are expected to be at Level 3 by the end of this course.

As you move through the courses in the educator track, you will pull this self-assessment from your ePortfolio and complete it for the competencies specific for that course. In NR621: Concluding Graduate Experience 1 and NR622: Concluding Graduate Experience 2, you will do a similar assessment but will include all eight competencies. Directions for this will be in NR621 and NR622.