Assignment Paper

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to promote introspective reflection related to leadership competencies which positively influence others and cultivate healthful working relationships. Students will reflect upon personal strengths and opportunities for enhancement with respect to leadership competencies, and implications of leadership competency in the selected are of MSN specialty practice.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following Course Outcomes:
· CO #3 – Integrate communication modalities which convey cultural humility, value the diverse nature of individuals, and cultivate healthful work environments.
· CO #5 – Recognize individual strengths and opportunities for enhancement regarding leadership characteristics reflective of a MSN-prepared nurse.
Requirements
Criteria for Content
Based upon readings and learning activities within the class lessons, reflect upon specific leadership-related competencies which you possess and leadership competencies where there is an opportunity for enhancement. Identify two specific areas of strength, and two areas for improvement. How will those competencies impact future practice as a MSN-prepared nurse in your specialty area?
In a two- to three-page reflective essay, address the following elements. Include a minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, to support your work. See rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper:
1. Provide an introduction to the reflective essay.
2. Consider your personal leadership competencies
3. Explain two specific examples of how leadership competencies will impact your practice in the selected MSN track.
4. Provide a conclusion to the reflective essay.

Introduction 25 14% Introduction includes:
· General statements on the value of leadership competency
· Insights you hope to gain through this reflective essay
· Identify sections of the paper
· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

Provide support from current, peer-reviewed scholarly sources
Personal Leadership Competency
50 29% This section includes:
· Summary of leadership competencies (Knowledge, skills, or attitudes) which you possess
· Identification and description of two leadership competencies which are key areas of personal strength
· Identification and description of two leadership competencies for which there is an opportunity for growth and enhancement
· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

Provide support from current, peer-reviewed scholarly sources

Implications for Advanced Nursing Practice 50 29% This section includes:
· Statement of the selected MSN track
· Description of a minimum of two specific examples how leadership competencies will impact practice in the future MSN role
· Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

Provide support from current, peer-reviewed scholarly sources
Conclusion 25 14% Conclusion includes:
· Summary statements regarding the value of leadership competency
· Synopsis of strengths and opportunities for enhancement
· Self-reflection regarding the new insights and personal learning obtained through this reflective essay
Graduate-level Writing Style 25 14% Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards:
· Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure
· Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing; accurate use of APA levels of headings
· APA format for citing and referencing sources
· No direct quotes are used within the assignment
· APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and size
· APA document structure including pagination, title page, reference page
· Congruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)
Quality of Literature Support It is an expectation that a minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment.
If the above expectation is not met, 6 points shall be deducted.

Paper Length It is an expectation that the paper is a minimum of two full pages in length, and no more than three full pages in length.
If the above expectation is not met, 6 points shall be deducted.