By now you should be familiar with Walden University’s mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework. If not, please refer to this week’s Learning Resources where you will find links to these important materials. Walden’s mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework will guide you in this course, throughout your program of study, and into your career as a DNP-prepared nurse.
The AACN has developed a set of standards, known as The Essentials, which define the foundational competencies contained in the DNP degree program’s curriculum. By the end of your program of study, you will have acquired these competencies, and they will inform your areas of practice as a DNP-prepared nurse. Keep in mind that in addition to your personal, academic, and professional goals, you will also be required to demonstrate and enact The Essentials in your daily practice.
For this Assignment, you will reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with AACN’s The Essentials and Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework.
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 this week’s Learning Resources, paying special attention to the following:
· AACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
· Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework
· Reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with:
· AACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
· Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework
· Consider how you will incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice.
Required Learning
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing educationLinks to an external site. . https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Publications/Essentials-2021.pdf
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, December 8). Social determinants of health at CDCLinks to an external site. . https://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants/index.htm
· Read, C. Y., Betancourt, D. M. P., & Morrison, C. (2016). Social change: A framework for inclusive leadership development in nursing educationLinks to an external site.. Journal of Nursing Education, 55(3), 164–167. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20160216-08
· Walden University. (n.d.). Social determinants of health: Understanding vision health equityLinks to an external site.. https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/master-of-science-in-nursing/resource/social-determinants-of-health-understanding-vision-health-equity
· Walden University. (n.d.). Vision, mission, and goalsLinks to an external site.. https://academics.waldenu.edu/handbook/vision-mission-goals
AACN Resources
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2023, June). AACN fact sheet – DNPLinks to an external site.. https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/dnp-fact-sheet
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (n.d.). StudentsLinks to an external site.. https://www.aacnnursing.org/students
· Walden University. (n.d.). Doctor of nursing practice Links to an external site. . https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/catalog/doctor-nursing-practice
· Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Steps to practicum success Links to an external site. . https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/nursing-field
Walden Writing Center.
· OASIS. (n.d.). APA style: OverviewLinks to an external site.. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa
· OASIS. (n.d.). SummaryLinks to an external site.. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/summary
· OASIS. (n.d.). General templatesLinks to an external site.. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general Note: As you review this webpage, you will find different types of Walden templates to help guide you through your writing. For this course and in the rest of your program, you will be using the College of Nursing Writing Template document.
Required Media
· Walden University, LLC. (2024). Analyze Turnitin reports to revise Links to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Required Resources
· Turnitin. (n.d.). Using Turnitin with Canvas as a student Links to an external site. . https://help.turnitin.com/integrity/student/canvas.htm
Note: Be sure to review the grading rubric for this Assignment so you fully understand what is expected of you. To access the rubric, scroll down to the bottom of the Assignment page.
The Assignment: (2–3 pages)
· Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework. Be specific and provide examples.
· Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with AACN’s The Essentials.
· Explain how you plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice.
Note: Use this week’s Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the College of Nursing Writing TemplateLinks to an external site. for your Assignment submission.