Q Evaluate This assignment is introduced in Module 5 but is due on Sunday, Day 7 of Module 7 at 11:59 pm ET. Since you have completed over half of the course, it's time to revisit and reflect on your first assignment. This assignment asked you to address the two questions below: • Why did you become a nurse? • What does being a professional nurse mean to you? After reflecting on this previous assessment, please now write a short essay (500 words or less) that answers two questions: • How have your views about professional nursing practice changed since you entered the Baccalaureate degree in nursing program? • How do you think your role as a nurse will change once you have achieved the Baccalaureate degree in nursing? Not only have we focused on content related to the professional practice of nursing, but we have covered many of the essential elements of scholarly writing and APA 7th edition style. To present your strongest writing skills, please ensure your essay: • Addresses the essay topics specified in the assignment prompt. • Appears in paragraphs with an introduction, a body section that includes a paragraph to address each question, and a conclusion. • Includes at least one scholarly reference, in-text citations, and is written in APA 7th edition style using scholarly voice. For this Module, you will include appropriate paraphrasing, check your grammar using Grammarly, (Links to an external site.) and use the tutoring service. You can access this service by clicking Free Tutoring in the left-hand Navigation bar. You are expected to incorporate all instructor feedback received in your first writing assignment, M1.5 - M2.4 Professional Nursing Writing Assignment. Writing Assignment Readings & Resources: • Excelsior College Online Writing Lab (OWL). (n.d.). Informational Video For Learners. (Links to an external site.) Closed-Captioned (2:28 minutes). • Writing in the Disciplines: Healthcare Professions (Links to an external site.) • Excelsior APA Style Help (Links to an external site.) o APA Style Guide for Formatting Papers (Links to an external site.) o In-Text Citations (Links to an external site.) • Avoiding Plagiarism (Links to an external site.) • Grammarly (Links to an external site.) This assignment is introduced in Module 5 but is due on Sunday, Day 7 of Module 2 at 11:59 pm ET. You will be assessed using the Professional Nursing Writing Assignment II Rubric. This assignment uses TurnItIn. Please watch the Professional Writing Video (13:04 minutes) and PowerPoint Download PowerPointin order to learn more about TurnItIn, paraphrasing, and effective writing practices. This video has a transcript. Download transcript. Play media comment. Assignment Instructions The body of your paper should be 2-3 pages. Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to submit your work, click “Upload Submission.” Enter the submission title and then click on “Select a file to upload.” Browse your computer, and select your file. Click “Open” and verify the correct file name has appeared next to Submission File. Click on “Continue.” Confirm submission is correct and then click on “Accept Submission & Save.” Evaluation This assignment accounts for 25% of your final grade. Your assignment will be assessed using the rubric. The following table are aligned to this assignment and rubric. You will see additional rows in your rubric from your instructor along with assessments for each competency and End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs). End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs) Course Level Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Module Outcomes (MOs) Concept/ Competencies GECC Competency EPSLO 7: Apply the role of the professional nurse leader in the empowerment of others to deliver quality care. SLO1: Examine one’s own beliefs, values, and biases as they relate to role development and socialization as a professional nurse. M1-O2: Explore, through writing, how previous belief systems and experiences influence your thinking about professional growth in nursing. Concepts: Communication; diversity, equity and inclusion Competencies 9.1 Demonstrate an ethical comportment in one’s practice reflective of nursing’s mission to society. 9.2 Employ participatory approach to nursing care. 9.3 Demonstrate accountability to the individual, society, and the profession. 9.5 Demonstrate the professional identity of nursing. 9.6 Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to one’s professional identity. 10.2 Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry that fosters flexibility and professional maturity. 10.3 Develop capacity for leadership. GE Competency: 1.2 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION EPSLO 8: Apply effective written communication methods for diverse audiences to support decision-making. SLO3: Discover multiple strategies to accomplish personal goals as a professional nurse including scholarly writing and development of professional partnerships. M4-O1: Identify how various forms of communication influence one's professional and personal behaviors Concept: Communication Competencies: Written Communication This activity is used to assess one or more general education career competencies (GECC). You will see additional rows in your rubric from your instructor along with assessments of Above/Meets/Does Not Meet Expectations for each competency. These rows do not factor into your grade.