Aligning with AACN Essentials

Aligning with AACN Essentials

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.

Check tips on how to do your DNP PROJECT WRITING.

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.

Aligning with AACN Essentials

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.

Aligning with AACN Essentials

TO PREPARE:

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources, paying special attention to the following:

o          AACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

o          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:

o          AACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

o          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.

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.

Aligning with AACN Essentials

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.

Check tips on how to do your DNP PROJECT WRITING.

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.

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