Part I:
B. Medications Goals
Describe the integration of case-based complexities when caring for and prescribing medications for a patient using polypharmacological agents.
Part II: Writing the Journal Entry
Using the rubric, develop each section of the rubric (use headings to stay organized):
Goal/Learning Objective
Academic Resources
Cultural Knowledge
Education
Challenges
Discuss in detail the points in the rubric with at least one to two paragraphs or more, be specific, and explain the reasoning behind your talking points. Again, the use of AI to write this paper will result in course failure APA format is expected (title page, double-spaced, reference page, etc.)
Part III: Review the Paper
After submission of the paper, review your Turnitin score and the ETS, and correct areas of concern. Students can upload their paper several times to check the Turnitin score prior to the due date.
Carl Jung used journaling in an attempt at understanding the “inner mind” and its workings. In this exercise, you are to write and submit in each unit a journal that will be focused on your evolution in the professional role. The work is to be introspective and would include your own evaluation of your professional strengths, weaknesses, or needs, and specific learning moments or the “ah-ha, I’ve found it”. You should evaluate your responses to thoughts, feelings, actions, and consequences of interactions during your clinical experience.
The journal will be a part of your portfolio and should be only professionally focused. Do not put personal experiences or feelings that you would not want to share with a prospective employer. The journaling assignment is an opportunity to reflect on your experience. The assignment provides a direct opportunity for you to communicate with your instructor issues that you feel demonstrate your growth as a nurse practitioner.
Rubric
Reflective Journal Rubric (1)
Reflective Journal Rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGoal/Learning Objective
After choosing one of the options in part one, answer all of the following questions in one to two paragraphs, providing your thoughts and insight into this experience:
What was your goal/learning objective for this unit’s clinical experience?
How does this new information combined with prior knowledge and beliefs carry forward into your future practice?
20 to >17.8 pts
Meets or Exceeds Acceptable Criteria (EAC*)
In one paragraph, the student clearly identifies the goal(s) or learning objectives and combines the new information learned in clinical with prior knowledge and beliefs. The student describes how that new knowledge will be carried forward.
17.8 to >15.8 pts
Acceptable
The student identifies personal goals or learning objectives (not unit goals/objectives) and combines the new information learned in clinical but is less effective at integrating this new information with prior knowledge and beliefs, and how that new knowledge will be carried forward.
15.8 to >0.0 pts
Needs Improvement
The student only identifies the goal/objective or only the new information learned in clinical without integrating this new information with prior knowledge and beliefs, and how that new knowledge will be carried forward.
0 pts
No Marks
The student did not complete
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Resources
In one to two paragraphs or more explain what academic sources did you read on this topic, and what were the notable findings? (These should be other than your course textbooks). Include any pertinent data important to this topic.JOURNALS AND TEXTBOOKS ONLY
20 to >17.8 pts
Meets or (EAC*)
In one to two paragraphs, academic sources are communicated eloquently and thoroughly. Specific examples/resources are provided to support the findings and conclusions. Students will cite a minimum of one reference pertinent to their reflective journal post.
17.8 to >15.8 pts
Acceptable
Academic sources are communicated clearly but could be more complete. Examples and resources are included but could better support the findings and conclusions.
15.8 to >0.0 pts
Needs Improvement
It is difficult to follow the support for the findings, because they are incomplete or not communicated effectively. No examples/resources are included, OR resources do not support the findings and conclusions.
0 pts
No Marks
The student did not complete
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCultural Knowledge
Discuss one of the questions below in one to two paragraphs:
1. Name one specific cultural consideration that could impact the implementation of this knowledge, and explain how you would address it?
OR
2. For a specific patient seen in clinical, explain an aspect of the patient’s culture that would need to be addressed during the implementation of this knowledge. How would you address it?
20 to >17.8 pts
Meets or (EAC*)
In one or more paragraphs, the student chose one of the cultural knowledge questions and thoroughly discusses it. The student also clearly defined the impact on the culture and how it would be addressed.
17.8 to >15.8 pts
Acceptable
The cultural knowledge is communicated clearly but could be more complete.
15.8 to >0.0 pts
Needs Improvement
The cultural knowledge is not communicated clearly defined.
0 pts
No Marks
The student did not complete
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEducation
In one paragraph discuss how would you use the information that you have learned to educate a patient/appropriate family member who is uninformed on this topic?
10 to >8.9 pts
Meets or (EAC*)
In one paragraph, the educational ideas are communicated eloquently and thoroughly. Specific examples are provided to support how the student would educate a patient/appropriate family member who is uninformed on this topic at the appropriate developmental level.
8.9 to >7.9 pts
Acceptable
The educational ideas are communicated clearly but could be more complete. Examples are included but could better support how the student would educate a patient/appropriate familty member who is uninformed on this topic.
7.9 to >0.0 pts
Needs Improvement
It is difficult to follow the educational ideas, because they are incomplete or not communicated effectively. No examples are included and it does not support how the student would educate a patient/appropriate family member who is uninformed on this topic.
0 pts
No Marks
The student did not complete
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChallenges
In one paragraph discuss what were the challenges you faced in integrating this information into the care of a patient you saw during this unit’s clinical experience?
10 to >8.9 pts
Meets or (EAC*)
In one paragraph, the challenges faced by integrating this information into the care of the patient during the clinical experience was communicated eloquently and thoroughly.
8.9 to >7.9 pts
Acceptable
The challenges faced integrating this information into the care of the patient during the clinical experience was communicated but could be more complete.
7.9 to >0.0 pts
Needs Improvement
The challenges faced integrating this information into the care of the patient during the clinical experience was not communicated effectively and was difficult to follow.
0 pts
No Marks
The student did not complete
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA / Mechanics
Professionally written, utilizes academic resources published in the last five (5) years, appropriate grammar and sentence structuring, and correct APA referencing and APA format.JOURNALS AND TEXTBOOKS ONLY
20 to >17.8 pts
Meets or (EAC*)
The journal includes some evidence of self-reflection. The journal is reasonably professional, perhaps with a few spelling errors or typos. With some exceptions, writing is clear, concise, and organized. Minimal grammar or style errors, which may impact readability. Original, critical thought is evident throughout the journal. Most questions are addressed but could be more complete and comprehensive.
17.8 to >15.8 pts
Acceptable
Journal includes evidence of self-reflection. The journal is professional. No spelling errors or typos. Writing is clear, concise, and organized. Minimal grammar or style errors that do not impact readability. Original, critical thought is evident throughout the journal. Most questions are addressed completely and comprehensively
15.8 to >0.0 pts
Needs Improvement
The journal includes minimal evidence of self-reflection. The journal is not professional. There are multiple spelling errors and/or typos. Writing is difficult to follow. Grammar and/or style impact readability. Original, critical thought is not evident throughout the journal. A few questions are addressed but not completely or comprehensively.
0 pts
No Marks
The student did not complete
20 pts
Total Points: 100
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