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 Worksheet

In Week 1 of the course, you will complete a self-assessment based on the NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators. The assessment will allow you to evaluate your level of competency in each of the sub-competencies listed on the worksheet. In the first column, reflect on your confidence in meeting these competencies at this point in your nursing education. The scale for self-assessment is as follows:

1 = I am not confident at all that I meet these competencies and need significant education and practice in this area.
2 = I am somewhat confident that I meet this competency, but could use additional education and practice.
3 = I am very confident that I meet this competency and do not need further education or practice, except for traditional continuing education to update my skills.

You are expected to provide a specific example of how you plan to achieve each course outcome throughout the duration of the course. These outcomes are designed to align with the NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies and will help increase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas identified for this course. The self-assessment for Week 1 is due by 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday of Week 1, with a possible score of 50 points.

In Week 8, you will reassess your competency levels and provide a specific example showing how you demonstrated each course outcome throughout the course. The final assessment will be due by 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday of Week 8, with the same possible score of 50 points.

NLN Competency III: Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies

Nurse educators utilize various strategies to assess and evaluate student learning across multiple settings, including the classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments. They assess students’ cognitive, psychomotor, and affective development. Below is a table outlining the self-assessment for NLN Competency III, with examples of how the course outcomes will help demonstrate this competency.

NR 537 Week 1 Self-Assessment of NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators Worksheet

NLN Sub-competency	Level of Confidence (Week 1)	NR 537 Course Outcomes	Specific Example of how you will demonstrate each course outcome (Week 1)
a. Uses extant literature to develop evidence-based assessment and evaluation practices	1	CO 1: Apply information related to assessment and evaluation in diverse healthcare and academic settings to foster learning. (PO 1)	Throughout the duration of this course, I will utilize textbooks and assigned readings to deepen my understanding and improve my knowledge in all relevant areas.
b. Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate learning in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains	1	CO 2: Incorporate caring, professional values and ethics in the application of assessment and evaluation processes to diverse learning activities. (PO 2, 4)	I will integrate new knowledge and activities into my practice, ensuring critical thinking and development of clinical judgment.
c. Implements evidence-based assessment and evaluation strategies that are appropriate to the learner and to learning goals	1	CO 3: Employ a spirit of inquiry and scholarship to foster professional development regarding the use of assessment and evaluation in diverse healthcare and academic settings. (PO 3, 4)	I will explore different learning avenues, evaluating their effectiveness and maintaining a professional regard to achieve positive outcomes.
d. Uses assessment and evaluation data to enhance the teaching-learning process			No input for Week 1 and Week 8
e. Provides timely, constructive, and thoughtful feedback to learners
f. Demonstrates skill in the design and use of tools for assessing clinical practice

References

National League for Nursing. (2019). NLN core competencies for nurse educators.

NR 537 Week 1 Self-Assessment of NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators Worksheet

Chamberlain College of Nursing. (2024). NR537: Theoretical Foundations and Instructional Strategies for the Nurse Educator.