NR 537 Week 1 Self-Assessment of NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators Worksheet

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Chamberlain University

NR-537: Assessment & Evaluation in Education

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Self-Assessment of NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators Worksheet

The Self-Assessment of NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators Worksheet is a reflective exercise designed to help nurse educators evaluate their competencies in various sub-competencies. This assignment begins in Week 1, where learners assess their current competency levels and outline strategies for improvement. The completed worksheet must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday of Week 1. Each competency is evaluated on a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 indicating the need for significant development, 2 representing moderate confidence, and 3 indicating a high level of confidence. It is important to recognize that learners are not expected to achieve a level 3 for all competencies by the end of the course, as they are still in the development phase.

The worksheet aligns the NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies with the course outcomes. Although the course outcomes do not directly correspond to individual sub-competencies, they support the overall goal of enhancing the learner’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in these areas. Learners are required to provide specific examples of strategies they will implement to meet course outcomes during the course and submit a reassessment in Week 8, identifying progress and providing evidence of competency achievement. The Week 8 submission is due by 11:59 p.m. MT Wednesday and is also worth 50 points.

Assignment Guidelines

Week 1: Identify your current level of competency and strategies to achieve the course outcomes.
Week 8: Reassess your competency levels and demonstrate how you achieved the course outcomes.

NLN Competency III: Use of Assessment and Evaluation Strategies

Nurse educators employ various strategies to assess and evaluate student learning across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains in diverse settings, including classrooms, laboratories, and clinical environments.

Table: Self-Assessment and Implementation Plan for NLN Competency III

NLN Sub-Competency	Week 1	Week 8
a. Uses extant literature to develop evidence-based assessment and evaluation practices	Level of Confidence: 1 Course Outcome (CO): CO 1: Apply information related to assessment and evaluation in diverse healthcare and academic settings to foster learning. (PO 1) Specific Example: I will utilize course readings and materials to enhance my understanding and application of evidence-based practices.	Level of Confidence: (To be filled in Week 8) Course Outcome (CO): CO 1: Apply information related to assessment and evaluation in diverse healthcare and academic settings to foster learning. (PO 1) Specific Example: (To be filled in Week 8)
b. Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate learning in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains	Level of Confidence: 1 Course Outcome (CO): CO 2: Incorporate caring, professional values, and ethics in the application of assessment and evaluation processes to diverse learning activities. (PO 2, 4) Specific Example: I will integrate new knowledge into learning activities to develop critical thinking and clinical judgment.	Level of Confidence: (To be filled in Week 8) Course Outcome (CO): CO 2: Incorporate caring, professional values, and ethics in the application of assessment and evaluation processes to diverse learning activities. (PO 2, 4) Specific Example: (To be filled in Week 8)
c. Implements evidence-based assessment and evaluation strategies appropriate to the learner and learning goals	Level of Confidence: 1 Course Outcome (CO): CO 3: Employ a spirit of inquiry and scholarship to foster professional development regarding the use of assessment and evaluation in diverse healthcare and academic settings. (PO 3, 4) Specific Example: I will explore and evaluate learning methods to create positive outcomes in all settings.	Level of Confidence: (To be filled in Week 8) Course Outcome (CO): CO 3: Employ a spirit of inquiry and scholarship to foster professional development regarding the use of assessment and evaluation in diverse healthcare and academic settings. (PO 3, 4) Specific Example: (To be filled in Week 8)

References

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: APA.
National League for Nursing. (2019). NLN core competencies for nurse educators. Retrieved from NLN.org.