Activity 2

Core Competencies to Improve Healthcare

Review the discussion of the “Core Competencies for a New Vision for Health Professions Education” in your readings in (Rubenfeld & Scheffer, 2015, Box 4-1). Review these core competencies and complete evidence of mastery that includes:

• a discussion of how these core competencies relate to your particular area of nursing practice
• specific example(s) that describe how your workplace exemplifies one of the competencies and specific example(s) of how your workplace can improve meeting another competency
• a chart that visually discusses/shows how you apply the five core competencies in your particular area of nursing practice that relate to critical thought and reflective cognitive processes. Be creative! You may add clipart, photos, multi-media files you have permission to use.

Reading and Resources

Read Chapter 4 In Rubenfeld, M. G., & Scheffer, B.K. (2015). Critical thinking TACTICS for nurses: Achieving the IOM competencies (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

Read Robert, T., & Peterson, S. (2013). Critical thinking at the bedside: Providing safe passage to patients. MedSurg Nursing, (22),2, 85-91.

Read Lasater, K, & Nielsen, A. (2009). Reflective journaling for clinical judgment

Course Blocks

• Activity 2

  Core Competencies to Improve Healthcare

  Review the discussion of the “Core Competencies for a New Vision for Health Professions Education” in your readings in (Rubenfeld & Scheffer, 2015, Box 4-1). Review these core competencies and complete evidence of mastery that includes:

  • a discussion of how these core competencies relate to your particular area of nursing practice
  • specific example(s) that describe how your workplace exemplifies one of the competencies and specific example(s) of how your workplace can improve meeting another competency
  • a chart that visually discusses/shows how you apply the five core competencies in your particular area of nursing practice that relate to critical thought and reflective cognitive processes. Be creative! You may add clipart, photos, multi-media files you have permission to use.

  Reading and ResourcesRead Chapter 4 In Rubenfeld, M. G., & Scheffer, B.K. (2015). Critical thinking TACTICS for nurses: Achieving the IOM competencies (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.Read Robert, T., & Peterson, S. (2013). Critical thinking at the bedside: Providing safe passage to patients. MedSurg Nursing, (22),2, 85-91.Read Lasater, K, & Nielsen, A. (2009). Reflective journaling for clinical judgment development and evaluation. Journal of Nursing Education, 48(1). 40-44. Play VideoAdditional Instructions:

  1. All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
  2. Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
  3. Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
  4. Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
  5. Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.

  Submission Options:

  Choose One:	Instructions:
  Paper	3 to 4-page paper. Include title and reference pages.
  Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation	4 to 8 slides. Add title and reference slides. Follow Rules of 7.
  Other media (Prezi, etc.) presentation	4 to 8 slides with speaker notes. Add title and reference slides. Follow Rules of 7.
  Video Presentation	5 to 6-minute video presentation. Attach reference page or include in video. Professional appearance and background. Video submissions must include a script in Word format, submitted through for an Originality Report.
  Table	Table with appropriate columns and headers. Include title and reference pages.
  Graphs or other illustrations	Graphs or illustrations with appropriate labels. Include title and reference pages.
  Poster	Poster utilizing any applicable poster template. Include visual graphics/images/other formats for visual appeal. Include appropriate title and references on poster.
  Note: Title and reference pages/slides do not count towards the count requirements.

and evaluation. Journal of Nursing Education, 48(1). 40-44.