Topic 1: Introduction to Project and Practicum

The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Nurse Executive Competencies define the knowledge, skills, and abilities that direct nurse leaders’ practice in executive practice in spite of one’s level of education, title, or healthcare setting. I am yet to discover my strengths and weaknesses as per the AONL competencies since I lack experience in a leadership role. Nonetheless, my nursing experience has enhanced my communication and relationship-building skills. I can effectively communicate through oral and written forms and facilitate discussions in groups. I also have effective relationship management skills as I can establish collaborative relationships with patients and colleagues, and I effectively apply conflict resolution skills.

Although I am yet to discover my leadership strengths and weaknesses, I believe that I can learn and develop the AONE competencies with time and experience as an MSN student and in my future practice. I will need to learn about professionalism in personal and professional accountability, ethics, career planning, and advocacy. Advocacy will be a crucial skill since I will employ it in my future practice advocating for nurses and patients at the local, state, and federal levels (AONE, 2015). As a nurse leader, I will need to develop my business skills since I will be involved in various areas of management including financial and human resource management. In addition, I will be expected to make a strategic plan, and therefore strategic management skills will be crucial. Leadership is another AONE competence that I need to develop, especially in areas of systems thinking and change management, which are crucial for nurse leaders (González‐García et al., 2021). My altruistic trait will help me become an effective leader.

I will integrate the knowledge of AONE competencies in developing a comprehensive practicum project by identifying areas in the organization that can be improved through effective leadership. A nurse leader should be competent with knowledge of the healthcare environment. Therefore, I will evaluate areas in the practicum setting environment that can be improved using my leadership knowledge and skills.

References

American Organization of Nurse Executives. (2015). AONE Nurse Executive Competencies. Chicago, IL: Author. Accessed at: www.aone.org Accessible at: http://www.aone.org/resources/nurse-leader-competencies.shtml

González‐García, A., Pinto‐Carral, A., Pérez‐González, S., & Marqués‐Sánchez, P. (2021). Nurse managers’ com petencies: A scoping review. Journal of Nursing Management, 29(6), 1410-1419. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13380

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	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Main Posting	45 (45%) – 50 (50%) Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. Supported by at least three current, credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.	40 (40%) – 44 (44%) Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.	35 (35%) – 39 (39%) Responds to some of the discussion question(s). One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Post is cited with two credible sources. Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Contains some APA formatting errors.	0 (0%) – 34 (34%) Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately. Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Contains only one or no credible sources. Not written clearly or concisely. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style.
Main Post: Timeliness	10 (10%) – 10 (10%) Posts main post by day 3.	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%) Does not post by day 3.
First Response	17 (17%) – 18 (18%) Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. Responds fully to questions posed by faculty. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	15 (15%) – 16 (16%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	13 (13%) – 14 (14%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited.	0 (0%) – 12 (12%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited.
Second Response	16 (16%) – 17 (17%) Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. Responds fully to questions posed by faculty. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	14 (14%) – 15 (15%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	12 (12%) – 13 (13%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited.	0 (0%) – 11 (11%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited.
Participation	5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days.	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%) Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days.
Total Points: 100