Locate and complete the Self-Assessment of the AACN Essentials located in Course Resources. Follow the directions on the form. Note your total score. Next, review the article cited below:
Kramer, M., Schmalenberg, C., Maguire, P., Brewer, B., Burke, R., Chmielewski, L., … Meeks-Sjostrom, D. (2009). Walk the talk: Promoting control of nursing practice and a patient-centered culture. Critical Care Nurse, 29(3), 77–93. The link to the article may be found in the Syllabus, or the Week 2 Assignments page.
Answer the following:

If you are willing, please share your total score on the AACN Essentials Self-Assessment
Candidly identify and share with your classmates areas where knowledge, skills or abilities (KSAs) are lacking?
Describe the relationship between the Essentials and your new-found knowledge about Patient Centered Care. Are there opportunities for your improvement? SHORT ANSWER QUESTION ABOUT 350 words.
My score on this assessment is 45.