Locate and complete the Self-Assessment of the AACN Essentials located in Doc Sharing (Week 2). Follow the directions on the form. Note your total score. Next, review the article cited below: Kramer, M., Schmalenberg, C., Maguire, P., Brewer, B., Burke, R., Chmielewski, L., … Meeks-Sjostrom, D. (2009). Walk the talk: Promoting control of nursing practice and a patient-centered culture. (3), 77–93. Click to link. Answer the following:
The Self-Assessment of the AACN Essentials is a tool that allows individuals to assess their knowledge and understanding of the essentials of nursing education as outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The purpose of this self-assessment is to assist nurses in evaluating their own competency and identifying areas for improvement in alignment with the AACN standards.
To complete the self-assessment, individuals will need to access the document in the Doc Sharing folder for Week 2. The self-assessment consists of a series of questions related to the AACN Essentials, with multiple-choice options for responses. Participants should carefully read each question and select the option that best reflects their level of knowledge and experience related to that specific essential.
After completing the self-assessment, participants should carefully review their answers and calculate their total score. The total score is determined by adding up the points for each question. Each question is assigned a specific point value, which is indicated on the self-assessment form. The total score reflects the individual’s overall understanding and mastery of the AACN Essentials.
Once the self-assessment is complete and the total score is determined, individuals should move on to the next task, which is to review the article titled “Walk the talk: Promoting control of nursing practice and a patient-centered culture” by Kramer et al. (2009). This article discusses the importance of nurses having control over their practice and promoting a patient-centered culture within the healthcare setting.
After reading the article, individuals should answer the following questions:
1. What is the main focus of the article?
2. What are the key points or findings discussed in the article?
3. How do the findings of the article relate to the AACN Essentials?
4. What implications do the findings of the article have for nursing practice?
The purpose of these questions is to encourage individuals to critically analyze the content of the article and apply it to their understanding of the AACN Essentials. By doing so, individuals can enhance their knowledge and incorporate evidence-based practices into their nursing practice.
In conclusion, completing the self-assessment of the AACN Essentials allows individuals to assess their own competency and identify areas for improvement in alignment with the AACN standards. Reviewing the article by Kramer et al. deepens understanding and provides additional insights into promoting control of nursing practice and a patient-centered culture. This combination of self-assessment and literature review enables nurses to enhance their knowledge and skills and ultimately improve the quality of patient care.