Compose an essay based on your clinical experiences using the three guided reflection prompts below. The essay will be written in APA format and include a title page, page numbers, and level 1 and 2 headings. If applicable, a reference page should be included. Please consider using the references below to guide you in your response.
Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration
Describe the communication strategies and behaviors utilized by you, your nurse preceptor, and other healthcare staff. How did the communication strategies and behaviors promote or impede interprofessional collaboration? Describe the potential effect on patient outcomes.
Person-Centered Care
Describe how you practiced intentional presence and therapeutic listening. How did your patients receive and respond to the care you delivered? Describe how your interactions affected the patient’s care goals.
Quality and Safety in Healthcare
Describe how you and your nurse preceptor incorporate concepts of patient safety in the daily care routine. How do the unit and hospital cultures support the delivery of safe quality healthcare?
RUBRIC
Content–
Levels of Achievement:
Exceptional
4(20.00%)points
Exceptional depth and insight into personal experiences or observations. Clear connections made between experiences and concepts discussed. Writer shows a profound understanding of personal growth, challenges, and future goals related to the experiences discussed
Proficient
3(15.00%)points
Strong depth and insight into personal experiences or observations. Connections made between experiences and concepts discussed. Writer shows a good understanding of personal growth, challenges, and future goals related to the experiences discussed.
Developing
2(10.00%)points
Limited depth and insight into personal experiences or observations. Some connections made between experiences and concepts discussed. Writer shows some understanding of personal growth, challenges, and future goals related to the experiences discussed.
Needs Improvement
1(5.00%)points
Superficial or unclear reflection on personal experiences or observations. Few connections made between experiences and concepts discussed. Writer lacks understanding of personal growth, challenges, and future goals related to the experiences discussed.
Organization–
Levels of Achievement:
Exceptional
4(20.00%)points
Well-structured and organized writing. Logical flow of ideas with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are smooth and enhance the overall coherence.
Proficient
3(15.00%)points
Well-organized writing with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Ideas are mostly logically sequenced, and transitions are evident.
Developing
2(10.00%)points
Somewhat organized writing. Introduction, body, and conclusion are present but may lack clarity or coherence. Transitions between ideas are weak or inconsistent.
Needs Improvement
1(5.00%)points
Poor organization. Lack of clear structure. Ideas are disjointed and difficult to follow. Transitions are absent or ineffective.
Clarity & Focus–
Levels of Achievement:
Exceptional
4(20.00%)points
Writing is clear, concise, and focused. Ideas are presented in a straightforward manner. Language is precise and effectively conveys the intended message
Proficient
3(15.00%)points
Writing is mostly clear and focused. Ideas are presented with some clarity. Language is generally precise but may lack occasional clarity.
Developing
2(10.00%)points
Writing is unclear and lacks focus at times. Ideas are presented ambiguously. Language may be vague or imprecise, hindering the communication of ideas.
Needs Improvement
1(5.00%)points
Writing is unclear, convoluted, and lacks focus. Ideas are muddled and difficult to discern. Language is often vague or overly complex
Use of Examples–
Levels of Achievement:
Exceptional
4(20.00%)points
Rich and relevant examples are provided to support reflections. Examples enhance the depth of the reflection and illustrate key points effectively.
Proficient
3(15.00%)points
Relevant examples are provided to support reflections. Examples contribute to the reflection and provide some illustration of key points.
Developing
2(10.00%)points
Limited use of examples to support reflections. Examples are sparse and lack relevance. They do not effectively enhance the reflection.
Needs Improvement
1(5.00%)points
Examples are missing or irrelevant. Lack of concrete examples weakens the reflection.
Grammar & Mechanics–
Levels of Achievement:
Exceptional
4(20.00%)points
Writing is virtually free of grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Demonstrates a strong command of the English language.
Proficient
3(15.00%)points
Writing contains a few minor errors in grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling that do not significantly interfere with readability.
Developing
2(10.00%)points
Writing contains several errors in grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling that interfere with readability.
Needs Improvement
1(5.00%)points
Writing is riddled with errors in grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling, making it difficult to understand.
