NR524 Week 1: Self-Assessment of NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies (Graded)
NR524 Week 1: Self-Assessment. 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.
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. 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).
NR524 Week 1: Self-Assessment Answer
Self-Assessment of NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators
Worksheet
Name:
Reflecting upon and completing a self-assessment is a valuable process to gauge one’s proficiency in various competencies. In this worksheet, I will evaluate my confidence in NLN Sub-competencies related to Competency IV: Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes for nurse educators. Additionally, I will align this assessment with NR 524 Course Outcomes to understand the connection between competencies and educational goals.NR524 Week 1: Self-Assessment
Week One Week Eight
NLN Sub-competency Level of Confidence NR 524 Course Outcomes
Specific Example of how you will demonstrate each course outcome
Level of Confidence NR 524 Course Outcomes
Specific Example that shows how you demonstrated each course outcome
Ensures that the curriculum reflects institutional philosophy and mission, current nursing and health care trends, and community and societal needs to prepare graduates for practice in a complex, dynamic, multicultural health care environment.
1 1. Design curricular components based upon knowledge and concepts from education and related disciplines to achieve quality health outcomes (Care-Focused) (PO 2)NR524 Week 1: Self-Assessment
During this course, I will actively engage in collaboration for at least 2 hours every week with my peers and professor. We will discuss and explore current trends in nursing, emphasizing multicultural competence. Each discussion session will focus on two contemporary trends in the multicultural healthcare environment, aligning with the goal of designing curricular components that promote care-focused education.NR524 Week 1: Self-Assessment
Design curricular components based upon knowledge and concepts from education and related disciplines to achieve quality health outcomes (Care-Focused) (PO 2)
Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development, including identifying program outcomes, developing competency statements, writing learning objectives, and selecting appropriate learning activities and evaluation strategies.NR524 Week 1: Self-Assessment
1 2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of curriculum processes that benefit diverse learners (Cultural humility) (PO3)
Throughout this course, I will dedicate 1 hour every week to review the curriculum, ensuring alignment with program outcomes and cultural humility principles. Additionally, I will design a sample curriculum, seeking feedback from my mentor. To enhance my knowledge in curriculum development, I commit to participating in at least one nursing curriculum development program.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of curriculum processes that benefit diverse learners (Cultural humility) (PO3).I will actively apply these insights to the curriculum, contributing to the development of a culturally competent and inclusive educational environment, as evidenced by my participation in a curriculum development program and successful integration of cultural humility principles into the learning objectives and activities.NR524 Week 1: Self-Assessment
