SUNY Delhi MS in Nursing Education

Professional Nursing Standards and Guidelines Assignment

The MS in nursing education program content and outcomes are guided by multiple sources of knowledge including theory, evidence,
and professional nursing standards and guidelines (PSNGs). Professional nursing standards provide expectations for advanced
professional nursing roles and practice. Throughout the graduate program you will engage in learning activities that will enable you to
acquire and meet these standards; these activities will be documented in a final assignment at the culmination of the graduate program
to show linkage to the PSNGs. This learning exercise provides an opportunity to reflect on how a variety of learning activities helped
you to meet the PSNGs and the graduate program outcomes. The table will be submitted during the final graduate practicum course
(NURS 605), and is posted in each course as a reminder and to provide you with an opportunity to document how you met various
standards in that course, as you complete each course. Save the table and add to it each time you complete a course!

Note: this assignment is for students who are matriculated into the graduate program in nursing education. This is not
applicable to non-matriculated students!

The learning outcomes for this assessment exercise are to:

 Provide an understanding of the integration of professional nursing standards into advanced professional nursing practice.
 Enable reflection of achievement of each professional nursing standard as evidenced by learning activities completed during
the graduate program.
 Assess how the SUNY Delhi graduate nursing education program outcomes have been met through the learning activities
completed during the graduate program.
Sources for the professional nursing standards and guidelines:

 The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011)

o http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/MastersEssentials11.pdf
 National League of Nursing Nurse Educator Competencies (NLN, 2007)
o http://www.wgec.org/resources/art/nursing-core-competencies.pdf
o Billings, D. M., & Halstead, J. A. (2016). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (5th ed.). St Louis: MO: Elsevier
(pp. 10-11).

The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing

There are nine essentials of graduate nursing education that identify the core expectations, skills, and competencies for master’s
program graduates, across the continuum of care in a variety of settings. Within each essential element there are between 5-15
expected outcomes for master’s level graduates in nursing. Refer to these outcomes as you identify how you met each essential, and
include those met in the assignment table below.

Essential I Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities

Essential II Organizational and Systems Leadership
Essential III Quality Improvement and Safety
Essential IV Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice
Essential V Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
Essential VI Health Policy and Advocacy
Essential VII Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes
Essential VIII Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health
Essential IX Master’s-Level Nursing Practice
National League of Nursing Nurse Educator Competencies
There are eight competencies for preparation of the nurse educator. This professional standard identifies the core expectations, skills,
and competencies for master’s program graduates who will enter into nurse educator roles in a variety of settings. Within each
competency there are between 6-14 expected outcomes for master’s level graduates in nursing education. Refer to these outcomes as
you identify how you met each competency, and include those met in the table below.

Competency 1 Facilitate Learning

Competency 2 Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization
Competency 3 Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
Competency 4 Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes
Competency 5 Function as a Change Agent and Leader
Competency 6 Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Nurse Educator Role
Competency 7 Engage in Scholarship
Competency 8 Function Within the Educational Environment

Graduate Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into the nurse educator role
2. Use scientific inquiry and quality principles to identify problems and individualize patient care designed to improve care
outcomes
3. Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to effect change, and influence health policy to transform care
delivery systems
4. Practice inter-professional collaboration for improving patient and population health outcomes
5. Demonstrate competence in the advanced nursing role to meet current and emerging health needs of a global changing society
6. Apply teaching/learning principles with patients and/or students across the continuum of care in a variety of settings
 SUNY Delhi MS in Nursing Education

Professional Nursing Standards and Guidelines Assignment

Complete the following table as you progress through the MS program, when you have completed an assignment that meets one or
more of the standards. This table will be submitted as an assignment in NURS 605: Graduate Practicum II. Complete Columns 2, 3,
and 4 in the table below. In Columns 2 and 3, identify at least one Essential and/or Core Competency with associated outcomes (at
least one outcomes per standard), and then an example of an assignment or learning activity that met this standard. Identify the
assignment, describe the assignment focus and outcome in 50-75 words, followed by a brief statement as to how this met the standard.
In Column 4, identify the number(s) of the Graduate Program Student Learning Outcome (listed above) that links to these course
activities. All of the MSN Essentials, Core Competencies, and Program Outcomes should be represented in the table.

The following sample provides an example, and may be deleted when the table is submitted.

SAMPLE:

1 2
Graduate Nursing Course
NURS 502: Advanced Nursing
Research
MSN Essentials
(Essential and the expected
outcomes, by number)
Essential IV: Outcomes # 2, 5, 6
Assignments 2, 3: Research
proposal
My research proposal on staged
developmental care in the NICU
studies whether developmental care
influences discharge to the
transitional unit for premature
infants. Outcome #2: This met the
outcome of ethical conduct (#2) by
including precautions for infants in
the experimental group, and also for
those in the control, so care would
3 4
NLN Core Competencies MSN Graduate Program Student
Learning Outcomes
(Competency by number and the
expected outcomes, in brief)
Competency 7: 1, 2, 5
The research proposal in this course
is evidence based, designs scholarly
activity in the area of neonatal
nursing care, demonstrates skill in
proposal writing, and includes
scholarly integrity, perseverance, and
creativity.
 not be withheld. Outcome #5: this
study applies best practice guidelines
for neonatal care.
Outcome #6: The literature review is
a rigorous critique of evidence using
ten sources from CINAHL, Medline,
and Cochrane Library.

Name _________Holly Kolstad____________________________________

Professional Nursing Standards and Guidelines Table

1 2 3 4
Graduate Nursing Course MSN Essentials NLN Core Competencies MSN Graduate Program
Student Learning Outcomes
(Essential and the expected (Competency by number and
outcomes, by number) the expected outcomes, in
brief)
NURS 501: Research Essential III outcomes: 2, 3, Competency 3: The research 2, 5, 6
Methods and Statistics Assignment Research proposal used evaluation of
proposal Analysis: patient care in order to come to
This assignment used the SPSS a conclusion using data and
program to analyze data evaluation of pre-surgical joint
regarding a research question . classes and determine the
Outcome 2 was met by effectiveness of those classes.
applying trends through SPSS
and using this data to assist Competency 8: The research
with quality of care proposal looked to improve
improvement. Outcome 3 was and advocate for educational
met because the proposal opportunities for patients in
 analyzed data in order to
provide groundwork for an
evidence-based research
project to justify the need for a
pre-surgical joint class.
Essential V outcomes: 2, 4
Assignment SPSS assignment
3: this met outcomes 2 and 4
by using technology, SPSS
program, to collect data in
order to improve patient care.
NURS 502: Advanced Essential V: outcomes: 1,5
Nursing Research Assignment: Research
proposal presentation on
zoom.
By presenting the proposals for
research utilizing zoom, the
integration of technology, for
this task it enhanced the
overall value of the project.
The project not only got the
students utilizing research
methods, but various ways
technology can be used to get
information disseminated to a
larger audience. Outcome 1
was met when current
technology would be analyzed
for effectiveness. The research
project looked at how effective
Facebook is as a
communication tool for a
nursing unit. Outcome 5 was
order to improve care and
satisfaction while in the
educational environment.
Competency 5: By learning 2,4,5
how to initiate a research
project it will provide the
student the skills needed to
promote change and leadership
in their own work
environment. The research
proposal that I presented is
now in its final stages as an
actual research project within
my facility and will help the
facility to gain magnet status.
Competency 7 was met by
creating a proposal. This
proposal was presented at a
conference and went on to be
completed in 2018. The
completed research that came
from this proposal was
presented multiple times after
completion.
 met using technology, zoom,
to present our research
proposals. The research
proposal itself also focused on
the use of technology to better
the unit communication and
learning environment.
NURS 503: Advanced Essential V: Assignment: Competency 3: 2, 4, 5
Pathophysiology Case studies on disease These assessments homed in
process and Outcome 4 was on the student’s assessment
met: The Case studies met this and evaluation skills by
outcome by analyzing patient providing real life scenarios.
cases to improve assessment The case studies required the
skills and knowledge regarding student to assess the patient
patient care and disease and evaluate the needed
processes. treatments and current
VIII Assignment Medgadget. symptoms. The skills adapted
Outcome 2 was met in the from this course certainly were
medgadget assignment. In this applied to clinical scenarios in
assignment an emerging the field.
technology was discovered.
The medgadget chosen was
viaskin peanut. This
medgadget project showcasing
viaskin promotes the
prevention of severe allergic
reactions to peanuts. Research
was conducted, and the idea
was presented through Knovio,
an internet-based presentation
program.
IX Assignment outcome 7:
Popplet project. Outcome 7
 was met through the final
popplet assignment. In this
assignment a disease was
discussed in regards to the
systemic involvement. My
topic was lymphomas which
discussed prevalence, potential
causes, impact on patient,
symptoms, and treatment
options.
NURS 504: Advanced Essential VII: Outcome 1 & Competency 1; This was met 2,4
Pharmacology 2: Asthma Action Plan. The by incorporating patient
asthma action plan promotes teaching with the asthma
collaboration with pharmacy patient by creating an action
and other health care plan for the patient to follow.
professional among the This gives the patient the
patients care team to increase capabilities to manage
quality of life and to manage a symptoms and provided the
chronic disease. This essential student with the necessary
looks at managing care as a skills to teach the patient.
team. Outcome 1 was met by Competency 3
being a leader in the care team Provided the skills needed to
and using health information to assess an asthma plan of care
improve care of the patient by and utilize the available tools
using the template to create a for healthcare providers to
patient plan. Outcome 2 was educate and assist their
met by individualizing the patients maintain a chronic
patients care by creating a disease.
personalized asthma action
plan. Outcome 4 was met by
creating care plans that can be
used by the patient and their
entire care team promoting
 collaboration with the patient
and all their providers.
NURS 505: Advanced Health Essential VIII: Outcome 2 &
Assessment 6: Shadow Health patient
Tina Jones. Tina jones was
provided care that was client
centered, culturally appropriate
using prevention and evidence-
based care though a simulated
environment. The patient was
followed through the class and
often you needed to pull
information from past
interactions with Tina jones.
Outcome 2 and 6. These
outcomes were met by
completing a comprehensive
health assessment on the
patient in a virtual setting.
Acute needs were identified as
well as education to the patient
regarding medical history and
health maintenance.
ALHT 500: Health Policy Essential V: Outcome 1 & 5
and Technology in Assignment 2 advocacy and
Healthcare vulnerable populations. This
essential looks at using
communication technology to
enhance care. In the
assignment Outcome 1 and 5
were met. In an ever-changing
healthcare environment and
population needs it is
Competency 3 2,4,6
The student was taught and
able to practice the skills
necessary for patient
assessment and evaluation of
current treatments through
simulation. The patient was
often the same patient and
would follow an order, when
you saw this simulated patient
again you could evaluate the
last visit and see if treatment
plans were followed and
working.
Competency 3: By assessing 2,3,4,5,6
and evaluating how the nurse
communicates we can enhance
care with improvements. By
using what we have available,
technology, we can enhance
care. Evaluation is ongoing.
Competency 5:
 important to use all your
resources to communicate with
those that may speak limited to
know English. The scholarly
paper discussed how to assist
those with limited English
proficiency in obtaining
quality care that they deserve
and using the environment and
resources to assist this
population.
ALHT 501: Leadership and Essential VII: QUIP project.
Quality Improvement in Outcome 4: The quality
Healthcare Systems improvement project met the
goal and looked to
interdisciplinary collaboration
to improve patient health and
satisfaction. The QUIP project
was to look at ways to prevent
discharge delays in order to
open beds faster to decrease
boarding patients in the ED.
NURS 600: Development of Essential I & Essential VII:
the Nurse Educator Assignment 2, Nurse
educator personal
development plan. Essential
I, Outcome 5: This
assignment focused on the
goals for the future as a nurse
educator and met outcome 5
by looking at the position of
nurse educator and applying to
future career goals and how it
As society changes and the
needs of our patients change, it
is important the nursing
profession advocates for
changes and uses leadership to
promote and enact these
changes into practice.
Competency 3 and 5 2,3
These competencies were met
by using evaluation through
improvement projects to create
and advocate for change
Competency 6: This 3, 4, 5
assignment forced the student
to look at their goals as an
educator and personal
improvement by looking at
strengths and weaknesses.
As this assignment was
completed goals were
evaluated and assessed
meeting competency 3.
 will impact nursing and patient
populations.
Essential VII, outcome 1 &
5: This assignment evaluated
the future role of the nurse
educator and met outcome 1
by discussing the educator as a
leadership role in the hospital
system. Educators prepare the
future of nursing which
impacts not only the staff but
the patient population as well.
Outcome 5 was met because
as a nurse educator it is
important to understand the
role of mentor. As an educator
you will find you are a role
model for not just new nurses
but experienced nurses as well.
Mentoring and role modeling
are an important aspect of the
nurse educator. This
assignment looked at that
aspect of the future career as
educator.

NURS 601: Principles Essential IX outcomes 4 & 5: Competency 1, 4, & 8 1, 2, 6

of Teaching and Learning Assignment Designing a
lesson: Part B met this
essential by meting outcome 4.
When creating a lesson plan, it
is important to provide
education to the nurses that
Competency 1 was met by
creating a lesson plan that
would engage the student as
well as facilitate their learning.
Competency 4 was met by
creating a part of the course
 will positively impact patient curriculum by developing a
education to improve patient lesson plan and competency 8
outcomes. This assignment was met by putting that plan
used technology to create a onto action when creating the
lesson plan that would enhance powerpoint in part b of the
the knowledge of the nurse to assignment.
impact patient care. Outcome
5 was met by creating a lesson
plan utilizing leadership skill
in order to create a successful
lesson plan for the students.
Finding ways to engage the
students in their learning is an
important leadership skill of
the educator.
NURS 602: Curriculum Essential IV: Outcomes 5 & Competency 4 was met 1,6
Development and 6: Assignment 2 evaluation of because the assignment had of
Instructional Design curriculum through national reviewing and evaluating
guidelines. In this assignment course curriculum for
we evaluated a school appropriateness and adherence
assignment to see how it to national guidelines.
aligned with learning outcomes Competency 8 was met by
and national guidelines. It preforming a task that would
showed that curriculum be completed in the education
development was improved by environment.
using these guidelines.
Outcome 5 was met by
applying the guidelines to
course work and curriculum.
Outcome 6 was met while the
course and the guidelines were
critiqued using evidence-based
guidelines and research.
NURS 603: Measurement Assignments 1-4 Creating
and Evaluation in Nursing test questions and on the
Education grading of student work
these skills met outcomes 3,
4, & 6 in essential IV: The
assignments 1& 2 were to
create NCLEX style questions
and then analysis the
effectiveness of the questions
meeting outcome 3 by
providing rationale and
evidence regarding question
choices. Outcome 4 was met
by planning and evaluation as
a team to construct appropriate
questions that would enable
readiness for the student and
identify understanding of
content learned. Outcome 6
was met by evaluating the
effectiveness of the questions
through analysis of the
questions and methods used to
grade student work. The
testing and grading process are
imperative to assessing the
abilities of the nursing student
to progress and function in the
patient care environment.
NURS 604: Graduate Essential VII outcome 1, 2,
Practicum I & 4 Assignment 1
Interdisciplinary interview :
Competency 1, 3, & 4 1, 6
Competency 1 was met
because the grading process
and question choices is
imperative to the learning
process. It is important to
create fair questions and
provide effective feedback to
the students.
Competency 3 was met by
evaluating and assessing test
questions as well as student
work.
Competency 4 was met
because question development
is part of the course and
instruction design.
Competency 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6
8
Competency 1 was met by
being immersed in the acute
This assignment met these
outcomes by evaluating the
interdisciplinary team and the
importance in nursing practice.
This assignment contributed to
the understanding of another
role in more depth by
interviewing and seeing this
discipline take on the
healthcare and how an
effective team functions and
learns from one another.
Essential XI outcomes 5, 12,
and 15 Practicum 1 acute
care orientation:
This assignment throughout
the course integrated the
student in the field. Outcome
5 was met through actual
experience teaching new
orients essential skills needed
on the job. Outcome 12 was
met by applying all that was
learned through the program
and using what applied to the
practicum setting. The
preceptor was open to my
thoughts and suggestions
related to the program and I
observed how the educational
needs and teaching strategies
were continuously evaluated
and improved to benefit the
care educational environment
and given the ability to
contribute to the educational
needs of the new staff.
Competency 2 was met by
being a role model and
assisting the new staff with
skill learning. Feedback was
provided to the staff in IV
skills and the atmosphere was
open for questions and
discussion with the new
nurses.
Competency 3 was met by
providing real time feedback to
the new nurses and
demonstrated during clinical
the ability to do skills sessions.
Competency 4 was met by
assisting and learning the
process of orientation planning
with my preceptor. Many
things go into deciding content
and it will be delivered.
Competency 5 was met by
reviewing the process and
organization that goes into
clinical orientation. During the
interdisciplinary interview the
 nursing staff and their future
patients. Outcome 15 was met
by practicing in the healthcare
setting based on personal
philosophy and at the same
time providing experiences
that will add to and evolve my
own existing philosophy.
NURS 605: Graduate Essential III outcome 3 & 5 :
Practicum II Attending Course
curriculum changes meetings
Met outcome 3 by attending
meetings that will review the
course curriculum by creating
and reviewing proposals for
change. This promoted
communication between
educators and meeting
outcome 5 by prompting
professional environment and
peer collaboration to improve
the course curriculum.
importance of this concept was
addressed and reinforced.
Competency 6 was met by
using the feedback provided by
the new nurse evaluations and
my preceptors to improve my
future and current practice.
Competency 7 was met by
assisting with different
avenues of teaching the new
nurses, with lecture, group
activities, and skills sessions.
Competency 8 was met by
being able to experience the
learning environment within
the acute care setting.
Competency 6 was met by 1, 5, 6
being involved in the review
and process for changes in the
courses for quality
improvement.
Competency 7 was met by
assisting the students with their
work and working with them
to improve their scholarly
writing.
Competency 8 was met by
being immersed in the
education environment and
having students assigned to
Essential IX outcome 5,12, & grade and assist throughout the
15: Grading student work semester.
and communicating with
students with the advisement
of Dr. Murphy: Outcome 5
was met by using and
improving communication
skills, mentoring and assisting
students. Outcome 12 was met
by creating an educational
video for the students which
added to the teaching of the
students and the creator of the
video. While working with Dr.
Murphy design and curriculum
creation was discussed. This
semester met outcome 15 by
tying in all the learning from
the program to continue the
development of a nurse
educator personal philosophy
and assisted with preparation
for a future career in nursing
education.