NR 537 Week 1 Self-Assessment of NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators Worksheet
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Chamberlain University
NR-537: Assessment & Evaluation in Education
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Self-Assessment of NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators
The self-assessment of NLN Core Competencies provides nurse educators with an opportunity to reflect on their skills, knowledge, and areas for improvement at the start and end of the course. During Week 1, students are required to complete a self-assessment to determine their confidence level in meeting each sub-competency. This process also requires identifying course outcomes and providing specific examples of how these outcomes will be addressed.
By Week 8, students reassess their competency levels and demonstrate how they applied the outcomes through concrete examples. The goal is to foster professional growth by engaging in reflective practice and aligning course outcomes with the NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies.
The confidence rating system is structured as follows:
- 1 = No confidence; requires significant education and practice.
- 2 = Some confidence; needs additional learning and practice.
- 3 = High confidence; only requires ongoing professional development.
It is important to recognize that students are still in the developmental stage, and achieving level 3 in all competencies is not expected by the end of the course.
NLN Competency III: Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
Nurse educators are responsible for employing a range of assessment and evaluation strategies in different learning environments such as classrooms, laboratories, and clinical settings. These strategies should address multiple domains of learning, including cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. The competency requires educators to integrate evidence-based practices, provide constructive feedback, and utilize evaluation data to enhance the teaching-learning process.
Week One and Week Eight Competency Table
The table below demonstrates the self-assessment structure, aligned course outcomes, and examples for Weeks 1 and 8.
| NLN Sub-Competency | Week 1: Level of Confidence | NR 537 Course Outcomes | Specific Example (Week 1) | Week 8: Level of Confidence | NR 537 Course Outcomes | Specific Example (Week 8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Uses existing literature to create evidence-based assessment and evaluation methods | 1 | CO 1: Apply knowledge related to assessment and evaluation across healthcare and academic settings to enhance learning. (PO 1) | I will use course readings and academic resources to strengthen my understanding and ability to apply evidence-based strategies. | CO 1: Apply knowledge related to assessment and evaluation across healthcare and academic settings to enhance learning. (PO 1) | (To be completed in Week 8 with demonstrated evidence). | |
| b. Applies multiple strategies to assess and evaluate learning in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains | 1 | CO 2: Integrate caring, professional values, and ethical considerations in applying assessment and evaluation across learning contexts. (PO 2, 4) | I will apply what I learn in activities and assignments to enhance critical thinking and clinical decision-making. | CO 2: Integrate caring, professional values, and ethical considerations in applying assessment and evaluation across learning contexts. (PO 2, 4) | (To be completed in Week 8 with demonstrated evidence). | |
| c. Implements evidence-based assessment and evaluation practices suited to learner needs and goals | 1 | CO 3: Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry and scholarship to promote professional growth in assessment and evaluation within diverse healthcare and educational environments. (PO 3, 4) | I will explore evidence-based approaches and evaluate their effectiveness to foster positive educational and clinical outcomes. | CO 3: Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry and scholarship to promote professional growth in assessment and evaluation within diverse healthcare and educational environments. (PO 3, 4) | (To be completed in Week 8 with demonstrated evidence). | |
| d. Uses assessment and evaluation data to strengthen teaching and learning processes | — | — | Do not complete this section for Week 1 | — | — | Do not complete this section for Week 8 |
| e. Provides timely, constructive, and thoughtful feedback to learners | — | — | (To be completed during the course as applicable) | — | — | (To be completed during the course as applicable) |
| f. Demonstrates competence in developing and utilizing tools for clinical practice evaluation | — | — | (To be completed during the course as applicable) | — | — | (To be completed during the course as applicable) |
Reflection on Professional Growth
Engaging in this structured self-assessment enables students to actively monitor their progress and link theoretical concepts with practical applications. By Week 8, comparing the initial and final self-assessments provides valuable insight into the areas of growth, knowledge gained, and the effective use of evidence-based strategies in teaching and evaluation.
This process not only enhances individual professional development but also contributes to the preparation of competent nurse educators who can guide future nurses effectively.
References
National League for Nursing. (2019). NLN core competencies for nurse educators. NLN.
Oermann, M. H., De Gagne, J. C., & Phillips, B. C. (2022). Teaching in nursing and role of the educator: The complete guide to best practice in teaching, evaluation, and curriculum development (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
NR 537 Week 1 Self-Assessment of NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators Worksheet
Billings, D. M., & Halstead, J. A. (2020). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (6th ed.). Elsevier.