Overview
Reflection is an important part of the learning process and one that allows us to truly examine what we have learned, our thought processes, and to consider applications. As you consider the prompt below, remember that a reflection should be an authentic capture of your learning, so be honest in what concepts you have grasped and what others are still cloudy for you.
Prompt
As you approach the end of this course, consider all the topics you have learned about. As a newly informed consumer of research, how has your knowledge and understanding of research and evidence-based practice changed throughout the course? Consider how you could apply this newfound knowledge and understanding to your current or future practice as an RN. How can you apply research findings to your work and improve your practice?
In your assignment, be sure to include the following:
- Reflect on your growth in the class. What have you learned that you did not know when you came in?
- Apply this learning to current or future practice. How does research inform evidence-based practice? How will research inform the ways of knowing in your nursing practice?
What to Submit
Your reflection journal must be submitted as a 2- to 3-paragraph Microsoft Word document with 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins. All citations and references should be formatted according to the most recent APA guidelines.
Reflection Rubric
| Criteria | Exemplary (100%) | Proficient (85%) | Needs Improvement (55%) | Not Evident (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Reflection is insightful and provides concrete examples | Reflects on how knowledge and understanding of research and evidence-based practice has changed, or examines why it has not | Briefly reflects on how knowledge and understanding of research and evidence-based practice has changed or not | Does not reflect on how knowledge and understanding of research and evidence-based practice has changed | 40 |
| Application | Applications are insightful and are supported by concrete examples | Clearly explains how knowledge and understandings in this course can be applied to current or future practice as an RN | Briefly explains how knowledge in this course could be applied to current or future practice as an RN | Does not explain how knowledge in this course could be applied to current or future practice as an RN | 50 |
| Articulation of Response (APA/Mechanics) | Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format | Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization | Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas | Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that obstruct understanding | 10 |
| Total: | 100% | ||||
