Week 2 Discussion: iCARE Self-Assessment 1 (Graded)

Purpose

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).

• CO4: Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers.

Discussion

As you embark on your BSN journey, self-assessment of your knowledge, skills, and abilities is essential. Download this iCARE Self-Assessment 1 (Links to an external site.), save it to your computer or device, and type directly on the saved document. Carefully consider each area and mark appropriately. Save this document on your computer in a location where you can retrieve it for a future course. After completed and saved, consider your areas of strength and areas for improvement. You do not need to submit or share the iCARE Self-Assessment 1 document in this discussion, but you do need to support your discussion with the required resources outlined each week in the discussion rubric (See below).

For this discussion, please do the following.

1. Share details about one area from the iCARE Self-Assessment 1 where you have significant opportunity for improvement during your BSN program. How will you work to improve your own professionalism in this area?
2. Share details about how you would like your instructors to demonstrate care for students while you are in your BSN program.

Grading

To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric.

NOTE: The RNBSN Discussion Rubric remains the same each week. Be sure to carefully review the rubric each week and include all required information for each of the five categories: answer, integrates evidence, meaningful dialogue, professional communication, and participation. Contact your instructor with questions. Thank you.