Summary NR 630 WEEK 1 AND 8, SELF-ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

NR 630 WEEK 1 AND 8, SELF-ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Self- Assessment of Professional Competencies Selected AONE Nurse Executive Competencies Student Name: _ D# Session: January 2017 Directions: Complete the initial assessment during Week 1 and submit by 11:59 pm midnight MT Sunday of week 1. Complete the End of Practicum Assessment during Week 8 and submit by 11:59 pm MT Wednesday of Week 8. Total Points: 50 Initial assessment Core Competency End of Practicum assessment Circle the number that best represents your development needs at this point in time. 1= minimal learning need related to this behavior 2= need some practice in this area 3=need significant practice in this area Self-assessment of professional competencies will help the graduate student guide their learning experiences in the executive practicum. The following competencies reflect selected core competencies for the student in NR630. These competencies are adapted from the competencies identified by The American Organization of Nurse Executives. It is anticipated that the student will identify a number of areas of development at the initial assessment. Goals to meet these needs will guide development of the Learning Agreement. At the conclusion of the practicum, the student completes the assessment. While it is expected that a student will show growth in the development of skills of the nurse executive, it is not expected that all development needs will be fully met. Circle the number that best represents your development needs at this point in time. 1= minimal learning need related to this behavior 2= need some practice in this area 3=need significant practice in this area The student will share the assessment tool with the nurse mentor at the beginning and conclusion of the practicum. This assignment serves as the basis for Week 8 threaded discussion. I. Competency: Communication and relationship-building 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3☐ a. Effective Communication • Makes oral presentations to diverse audiences on nursing, healthcare, and organizational issues. • Produces cogent and persuasive written materials to address nursing, healthcare, and organization issues appropriate to the audience 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3☐