Analyze the impact of social determinants of health on health disparities, inequalities, and health related outcomes

UTPB School of Nursing NURS 4310-Social Determinants of Health
Reflection Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on the course objectives met through the NURS 4310 course.
Course Objectives
This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:
· Describe the five domains of social determinants of health
·
Analyze the impact of social determinants of health on health disparities, inequalities, and health related outcomes

· Examine the effects of health policies on global health outcomes

·
Formulate strategies to promote effective collaborations across professions to enhance healthcare access

Due Date

Submit your completed paper by the end of Week 8.
Requirements
1. The Reflection is worth 100 points and will be graded on the quality of self-assessment, the use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.

2.
Create your essay using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx”.

3. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q&A Forum.
4. The length of the reflection is to be no less than 300 words and no greater than 600 words, excluding the title and reference pages.
5. APA format is required with both a title page and a reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered):
a. Introduction
b. Reflection
c. Conclusion
Preparing Your Reflection

Reflect on the NURS 4310 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a short essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to

1. Describe the five domains of Social Determinants of Health
2. Analyze the impact of social determinants of health on health disparities, inequalities, and health related outcomes
3. Examine effects of health policies on global health outcomes
4. Formulate strategies to promote effective collaborations across professions to enhance healthcare access
Directions and Grading Criteria

Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria

Meets Criteria

Partially Meets Criteria

Does Not Meet Criteria

Introduction
10 points

Brief introduction of Social Determinants of Health course objectives. Rationale is well presented, and purpose fully developed.

7–10 points

Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area.
4–6 points

Little or very general introduction of Social Determinants of Health. Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area.
0–3 points

Reflection
70 points

Excellent self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to Social Determinants of Health. Reflection on course objectives met supported with examples.
50–70 points

Basic self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to Social Determinants of Health. Reflection on course objectives met not supported with examples.
25–49 points

Little or very general self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to global health nursing. Little or no reflection on course objectives met or reflection not supported with examples.
0–24 points

Conclusion
10 points

Excellent understanding of Social Determinants of Health. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed.
7–10 points

Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area.
4-6 points

Little understanding of Social Determinants of Health. Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area.
0–3 point

Clarity of writing
6 points

Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.
5–6 points

Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts.
3–4 points

Language needs development. Four or more spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts.
0–2 points

APA format
4 points

APA format correct with no more than 1–2 minor errors.
3-4 points

3–5 errors in APA format and/or 1–2 citations are missing.
2 points

APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or several citations are missing.
0-1 point

Total Points Possible = 100 points

NURS 4310 Reflection Guidelines.docx MG 8/6/2022

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