Holistic nursing care concepts self-assessment

Learning Goal: I’m working on a nursing writing question and need a sample draft to help me learn.

Purpose

Students will complete a self-assessment of their knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding holistic nursing care concepts, including their beliefs and biases related to diversity and culture. This self-assessment will assist students in understanding their current level of competency and provide a pathway for reflection and growth.

Process

The instructor will facilitate a comprehensive self-assessment process through materials and/or links provided in Canvas; this will be done during the first class session. After completing the self-assessment, students will document their results in a brief reflective essay, guided by the instructions below.
NOTE: as this activity sets the stage for further learning throughout the course, it is important that it be completed and submitted as scheduled. If students anticipate being absent from the first course meeting they should contact the instructor for guidance. Submissions will not be accepted beyond the due date without prior approval of the instructor.

Instructions

(1) Complete the self-assessment questionnaire/activity provided by the course instructor.
NOTE: this is done in class during week one – a questionnaire is linked to the first course module!

(2) Write a brief reflective essay about your results, addressing the following:

• Describe/summarize your results from each category on the questionnaire.
• Which results surprised or challenged you?
• What strengths and/or weaknesses did you identify, in regard to your knowledge of holistic care?
• What beliefs and biases did you identify, that have the potential to influence your nursing care?
• Identify three goals for personal learning and growth that you hope to achieve during this course.

(3) Format your paper using basic APA guidelines (no cover page is needed for this assignment):

• Use 12-point, Times New Roman font
• Double-space throughout
• Apply 1” margins on all sides
• Use a title line before your first paragraph
• Indent each new paragraph by ½”
• Place page numbers in the upper right corner

(4) Submit your essay to this submission link by the due date indicated.