Purpose

The purpose of this reflection is for learners to reflect on essentials and competencies crucial to professional nursing.

Course Outcomes

This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

• CO 2: Identify safety and quality improvement strategies in nursing practice. (PO 7)
• CO 4: Apply concepts of ethics and professionalism to nursing practice, nursing roles, and academic development. (POs 5, 6)

Due Date

• During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Saturday the end of the assigned week):
  • Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
  • Posts in the discussion on two different days

Points Possible

50 points

Directions

• Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed. In reflections students:
  • Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
  • Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
  • Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
• Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
• Scholarly sources are NOT requiredfor this reflection
• Best Practices include:
  • Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
  • Enter the reflection often during the week to read and learn from posts.
  • Select different classmates for your reply each week.

Reflection Question

As we finish NR351, think about all the competencies you have explored in these eight weeks. Using reflective practice, address the following in your answer:

• Select two Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies that you believe will have the most impact on your future professional nursing practice. Why are these the most important ones for you?
• Identify one AACN BSN Essential that will be most important in improving quality in your future nursing practice. Explain why you selected that essential and how your practice will be improved by its use.

SOLUTION  

Of all the Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Core Competencies, I believe patient centered care and leadership will have the greatest impacts on my future nursing career as an FNP. The strongest FNPs I know are those who focus on being a partner with their patients and who can lead and influence those around them. With aspirations of becoming a FNP I think it is important to learn to look at every aspect of my patient and allow them to guide their own care. From religious beliefs and family groups to cultural values and community settings, every aspect affects the care that the patient seeks to receive. Knowing what to do to care for a patient medically is not the only important aspect of becoming a great nurse practitioner. I think having the ability to fully assess and understand how the patient’s lifestyle and beliefs affect care and respecting the patient’s decision to receive or not receive care will make me a stronger nurse practitioner.….please click the purchase button to access the entire solution at $5