Learning styles represent the different approaches to learning based   on preferences, weaknesses, and strengths. For learners to best   achieve the desired educational outcome, learning styles must be   considered when creating a plan. Complete “The VARK   Questionnaire,” located on the VARK website, and then complete   the following:

1. Click “OK” to receive your questionnaire   scores.
2. Once you have determined your preferred learning     style, review the corresponding link to view your learning   preference.
3. Review the other learning styles: visual, aural,     read/write, kinesthetic, and multimodal (listed on the VARK     Questionnaire Results page).
4. Compare your current preferred     learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred     learning style.
5. Examine how awareness of learning styles     has influenced your perceptions of teaching and learning.

In a paper (750‐1,000 words), summarize your analysis of this   exercise and discuss the overall value of learning styles. Include the following:

1. Provide a summary of your learning style according the VARK   questionnaire.
2. Describe your preferred learning strategies.     Compare your current preferred learning strategies to the identified     strategies for your preferred learning style.
3. Describe how     individual learning styles affect the degree to which a learner can     understand or perform educational activities. Discuss the importance     of an educator identifying individual learning styles and     preferences when working with learners.
4. Discuss why     understanding the learning styles of individuals participating in     health promotion is important to achieving the desired outcome. How     do learning styles ultimately affect the possibility for a     behavioral change? How would different learning styles be     accommodated in health promotion?

Cite to at least three peer‐reviewed or scholarly sources to   complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last   5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the   rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the   expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please   refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

The IOM published report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” makes recommendations for lifelong learning and achieving higher levels of education.

In 1,000-words, examine the importance of nursing education and discuss your overall educational goals.

Include the following:

1. Discuss your options in the job market based on your educational level.

2. Review the IOM Future of Nursing Recommendations for achieving higher levels of education. Describe what professional certification and advanced degrees (MSN, DNP, etc.) you want to pursue and explain your reasons for wanting to attain the education. Discuss your timeline for accomplishing these goals.

3. Discuss how increasing your level of education would affect how your competitiveness in the current job market and your role in the future of nursing.

4. Discuss the relationship of continuing nursing education to competency, attitudes, knowledge, and the ANA Scope and Standards for Practice and Code of Ethics.

5. Discuss whether continuing nursing education should be mandatory. Provide support for your response.

You are required to cite three to five sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.  Abstract and wrap up conclusion are necessary.

Write and post a sample “thank you” letter to the potential employer you just had an interview with.

Optimal Resume is a good resource to use when developing a “thank you” letter or utilizing letter examples.

Add a comment on how you felt about writing this letter and why it is an important addition to post-interview etiquette? You may put the sample thank you letter on a word document and submit as an attachment to the discussion post box. This sample thank you letter is one you will want to keep for future reference.