Reflection Assignment 2: Meeting Essential VIII

This week, reflect on ethical principles and your understanding of ethical decision-making frameworks as they have evolved over the course of your RN-BSN program at West Coast University. Identify specific ethical standards and moral conduct codes. How does your academic work support evidence of meeting the following?

Essential VIII: Professionalism and Professional Values

https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/Concourse/WCU_BSN_Docs/BaccEssentials08.pdf

Outcome #1: Demonstrate the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct.

Review your past academic work, evaluate your effectiveness at meeting this program essential, and ponder the impact that this proficiency will have on your future.

Identify how you met the essential by referring to the assignment(s) specifically in your response. Additionally, reflect on and make connections between your academic experience and real-world applications. 

Your reflection should be 1-1/2 to 2 pages and APA formatted. Reference and cite any sources you use.

Rubrics

The writer clearly and effectively responds to the assignment. The writer thoughtfully and eloquently evaluates his/her effectiveness at meeting the program essential(s), and ponders the future as it relates to this accomplishment. The writer makes clear and meaningful connections between academics and real-world applications. The student is aptly able to describe growth and development in becoming a professional nurse.

There is one clear, well- focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information. The student showcases relevant assignment(s) and course work that support the essentials and outcomes indicated. The student directly references relevant assignments/ course work in his/her reflection.

The introduction is engaging, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong and definitive. Reflection has a logical progression of thought and information.

The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citations, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.