ASSESSMENT 4_6026: | Nursing

Clinical Requirement:

6026_Assessment4_DEI_questions.docx What are some of your personal goals for personal, professional, and leadership development that you will achieve in the practicum experience? During my practicum, my personal goals include strengthening my self-awareness and emotional intelligence to better navigate professional challenges and interpersonal dynamics. I also aim to develop my adaptability and resilience by learning from unexpected setbacks and embracing new situations with a growth mindset. Professionally, I will apply academic theories to real-world scenarios to deepen my technical and critical-thinking skills. My goals include expanding my professional network by building relationships with seasoned professionals and seeking out mentorship opportunities. I also plan to improve my communication and presentation skills through active participation in team meetings and by effectively sharing project results. From a leadership perspective, I intend to take initiative by proactively contributing ideas and volunteering for new responsibilities. I will practice clear delegation and effective feedback to foster strong team collaboration and empower my colleagues. By seeking and acting on constructive criticism, I will cultivate my own leadership style and contribute to a more positive and productive team environment. You've met the 100-word requirement. 158/100 min words Reflect on your own feelings about DEI principles and implicit bias. How do these principles shape your actions and decisions in your designated discipline? How does implicit bias impact our development as a professional and leader? Personally reflecting on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, it's clear they advocate for fairness, empathy, and providing equal opportunities, which fosters diverse perspectives. DEI Principles and My Actions: DEI principles encourage me to seek multiple perspectives and promote fairness in my work. In my specific discipline (data science), this means intentionally diversifying datasets and algorithmic training to avoid perpetuating societal biases. Implicit Bias and Professional Development: Implicit bias impacts my growth by creating blind spots that can limit open-mindedness and perpetuate stereotypes. Acknowledging and actively working to mitigate these unconscious biases is essential for me to develop as a professional and lead with fairness and objectivity. It requires constant vigilance and a commitment to personal growth. You've met the 100-word requirement. 117/100 min words What steps can you take to further incorporate DEI principles into your practicum experience? Respond with at least 100 words. 0/100 min words Consider a recent interaction with a client. How did you incorporate DEI principles into this interaction? What could you have done differently to better promote diversity, equity, and inclusion? 6026_Assessment4_instructions.docx Use the Nursing Reflection Journal to respond to reflection questions. Collapse All Introduction The purpose of reflective journaling is to allow you to engage in the process of self-reflection as a learner in a master's program. Through reflective practice, you will set goals in personal, professional, and leadership development. Another core component of professional development includes consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles that guide interactions with colleagues and clients. You will evaluate your own feelings about DEI and how it shapes your actions and decisions. Through reflective journaling, you can personally reflect on your behaviors, thoughts, and decisions, and how those impact you in the role of your designated discipline. Through this reflection, you will self-reflect as a learner in a master's program, with a focus on personal, professional, and leadership development DEI principle. Instructions Complete the following reflection questions using 100 words or more for each answer in the  Nursing Reflection Journal: Personal Goals and DEI Activity . When you are finished, select the Output Activity button to download a PDF of your answers. Then submit the PDF to this assessment. Reflection Questions · What are some of your personal goals for personal, professional, and leadership development that you will achieve in the practicum experience? · Reflect on your feelings about DEI principles and implicit bias. How do these principles shape your actions and decisions in your designated discipline? How does implicit bias impact our development as a professional and leader? · What steps can you take to further incorporate DEI principles into your practicum experience? · Consider a recent interaction with a client. How did you incorporate DEI principles into this interaction? What could you have done differently to better promote DEI? · How can you leverage your specialization courses to help you prepare for your MSN capstone project? Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria: · Competency 1: Design evidence-based advanced nursing care for achieving high-quality population outcomes. · Explain how DEI principles and implicit bias shapes actions and decisions and impacts professional development. · Identify steps to further incorporate DEI principles into practicum experience. · Describe how to promote DEI principles into client interactions. · Competency 4: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with organizational, professional, and scholarly standards. · Explain personal, academic, or professional goals you hope to achieve through the practicum experience. · Propose a plan to leverage specialization courses to help prepare for the MSN capstone project.