Introduction
The purpose of reflective journaling is to allow you to engage in the process of self-
reflection as a learner in a master’s program. Through reflective practice, you will set
goals in personal, professional, and leadership development. Another core component
of professional development includes consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion
(DEI) principles that guide interactions with colleagues and clients. You will evaluate
your own feelings about DEI and how it shapes your actions and decisions. Through
reflective journaling, you can personally reflect on your behaviors, thoughts, and
decisions, and how those impact you in the role of your designated discipline. Through
this reflection, you will begin to explore the qualities, skills, and practices used by
effective healthcare leaders.
Instructions
Important: Depending on your program, you will use different methods to complete
these questions.
If you are a nursing learner, go to the Nursing Reflection Journal: Professional Identity
Activity. When you are finished with the activity, select the Output Activity button to
download a PDF of your answers. Submit the PDF in this assignment.
If you are a public health learner, complete the questions in Word. Submit the document
in this assignment.
Reflection Questions
What motivated you to pursue your chosen field of study?
How do you define your professional identity? What are the core values, beliefs, and
goals that guide your work?
How do you think DEI influence your attitudes, beliefs, or actions as a professional?
What are some of the challenges or expectations that you anticipate in this program?
What are the personal, academic, or professional goals you hope to achieve through
this program?
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in
the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Apply qualities, skills, and practices used by effective healthcare
leaders.
Explain motivation to pursue chosen field of study.
Define professional identity and the core values, beliefs, and goals that guide their work.
Describe anticipated challenges or expectations of this program.
Explain personal, academic, or professional goals you hope to achieve through this
program.
Competency 3: Apply ethical codes and diversity best practices in healthcare
organizations.
Explain how DEI influence their attitudes, beliefs, or actions as a professional.