First clinical rotation in a rehabilitation facility. Reflec…

Overview At the midpoint of your clinical rotation, this reflection assignment invites you to thoughtfully evaluate your progress as a developing nurse through the lens of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials. These domains represent the foundational competencies for professional nursing practice and are essential to your growth as a safe, ethical, and effective nurse. Purpose To promote self-awareness and critical thinking about your clinical learning To connect your clinical experiences with the AACN Essentials domains To identify areas of strength and opportunities for continued growth Reflection Guidelines Choose three (3) AACN Essentials domains that are most relevant to your clinical experience so far. For each domain: Describe a specific clinical experience or moment that relates to the domain Reflect on what you learned or how you applied the competency Evaluate your progress: What are you doing well? What do you want to improve? Set a goal for the remainder of the clinical rotation related to that domain Conclude with a brief summary of your overall growth and how you plan to continue developing as a professional nurse. Assignment Criteria Depth of reflection and insight Connection to AACN Essentials Use of specific clinical examples Clarity, organization, and professionalism Thoughtful goal-setting Formatting The submission should adhere to APA 7th edition “student” style, which means the document should have a title page, page numbers, appropriate font, double-spacing, and section headers.