NR524 Week 8: Self-Assessment of NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies
NR524 Week 8: Self-Assessment. 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.NR524 Week 8: Self-Assessment
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.NR524 Week 8: Self-Assessment
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.NR524 Week 8: Self-Assessment
NR524 Week 8: Self-Assessment Answer
Self-Assessment of NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators
Worksheet
Name
You are required to engage in a self-assessment, reflecting upon your competency levels for each sub-competency listed on the worksheet. The numerical scale ranges from 1 to 3, with 1 indicating a lack of confidence, 2 suggesting moderate confidence with room for improvement, and 3 expressing high confidence without the need for additional education or practice in the respective area.
At the beginning of Week 1, the self-assessment for Competency IV: Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes is as follows:
Week One:
| NLN Sub-competency | Level of Confidence | NR 524 Course Outcomes | Specific Example of how you will demonstrate each course outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensures that the curriculum reflects institutional philosophy and mission, current nursing and health care trends, and community and societal needs, so as 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) | During this course, I will engage in active collaboration for at least 2 hours every week with my peers and professor to discuss and learn more about current trends in nursing and to increase our multicultural competence. In every discussion session, we will discuss two current trends in the multicultural healthcare environment. |
| Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development, including identifying program outcomes, developing competency statements, writing learning objectives, and selecting appropriate learning activities and evaluation strategies | 1 | 2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of curriculum processes that benefit diverse learners (Cultural humility) (PO3) | During this course, I use 1 hour every week to review the curriculum. I will also design an example of a curriculum and discuss it with my mentor. Further, I will participate in at least one nursing curriculum development program to improve my knowledge in curriculum development. |
Week Eight:
| NLN Sub-competency | 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, so as to prepare graduates for practice in a complex, dynamic, multicultural health care environment. | 3 | 1. Design curricular components based upon knowledge and concepts from education and related disciplines to achieve quality health outcomes (Care-Focused) (PO 2) | Designed and developed a comprehensive curriculum, which was reflective of the health care trends, current nursing trends, social and community needs, and mission and philosophy. |
| Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development, including identifying program outcomes, developing competency statements, writing learning objectives, and selecting appropriate learning activities and evaluation strategies | 3 | 2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of curriculum processes that benefit diverse learners (Cultural humility) (PO3) | Identified program outcomes, evaluation strategies, and developed competency statements for several programs in a curriculum. Also participated in a curriculum development as per Florida requirements. |
This self-assessment is a dynamic tool that evolves as you progress through the course. Regular reviews and adjustments will be essential for optimizing your development in each competency area.
References: Billings, D. M., & Halstead, J. A. (2016). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (5th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences.
