NR 393 Week 6: Assignment: Course Project Phase 3: Reflection Paper (Graded)

NR 393 Week 6: Assignment: Course Project Phase 3: Reflection Paper (Graded)

Reflection Paper on Living Nurses Making History

Knowledge of the contributions being made by current live nurses – rewriting history in this very day – is beyond value in trying to understand how the nursing profession has developed. Whereas the history of nursing is often linked with famous individuals such as Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton, even today’s nurses contribute significantly, and their work commands respect. These modern experts advance patient care and policy development, convey complex healthcare systems, and address previously unheard-of issues, such as world pandemics. The lived experiences the interviewed nurse shared give a deeper understanding of the resilience, leadership, and ethical commitment that make up contemporary nursing. Emphasizing their leadership, evidence-based practice (EBP), and how much historical context informs professional practice currently and will continue to do so, the following reflection examines ideas obtained from a face-to-face discussion with a practicing nurse. Viewed through this lens, it is clear that modern nurses actively help shape the direction of healthcare in addition to being heirs of a rich tradition.

Reflection on Learning from the Nurse’s Answers

The discussion with the nurse, as presented in the Appendix, underlined ethics, flexibility, and resilience of dedication that underlined a changed character of nursing practice. The nurse elaborated that a drive for fieldwork participation and experiences during medical emergencies, such as COVID-19, highlighted the need for continual education and moral judgment (Blanchard et al., 2022). These statements underline how dynamic nursing is, influenced by personal commitment and societal demands rather than a fixed career.

Moreover, the nurse’s account outlined the role of patient advocacy and nursing in decision-making regarding medical policy. According to the reply from the nurse, the ability to negotiate the problematic nature of the situations that patients experience with the need for structural change shows an expansive reach of nursing beyond the hospital doors (Manning & Mattio, 2022). Thus, such introspection reveals how much knowledge gained from experienced nurses helps upcoming practitioners perceive the immense impact of their work.

Insight Gained from Conversation Regarding Leadership, Provision of Care, and Evidence-Based Practice

The leadership skill of the nurse imparted knowledge that was useful in fostering good collaboration and patient advocacy. In nursing, Guibert‐Lacasa and Vázquez‐Calatayud (2022) hold that leadership is not confined to clinical skills but only encompasses inspiring and guiding people through complex situations. This perspective settles with the theory of transformational leadership, in which much emphasis is placed on making an environment conducive to professional growth (Ghorbani et al., 2023). This type of leadership ensures improved patient outcomes and a collaborative culture. Effective nursing leadership is imperative to overcome contemporary healthcare challenges and staff fatigue and to have a patient-centered standpoint.

The most observant insight of all was the commitment of nurses to evidence-based practice (EBP). The nurse being interviewed shared an example of implementing a new infection control method based on recent studies to prove the importance of integrating research into practice. According to Connor et al. (2023), EBP ensures that nursing practices are based on the latest scientific evidence and promote patient safety. This information underlines the need for lifelong learning and interaction with current research to keep treatment standards high (Mlambo et al., 2021). By incorporating EBP into daily practice, nurses work toward establishing an environment of continual change and progress that enhances patient care and adapts to evolving healthcare demands.

The nurse’s observations on EBP and leadership give concrete evidence that these concepts are considered very important for improving patient care and advancing the profession. Just as EBP ensures treatment is evidenced-based, hence improving quality care, leadership offers an enabling environment. This linked approach emphasizes the importance of ethical integrity and professional growth in nursing.

Analysis of the Impact of Nursing History on Professional Practice Today and in the Future

Nursing history has been at the forefront of shaping professional practices and ethical standards. Opportunely, even today, nursing procedures still carry contributions made by innovators like Florence Nightingale, who managed to turn the tide regarding hospital hygiene (Reinking, 2020). This historical background allows one to appreciate the importance of ethical decision-making, patient advocacy, and ongoing development. Reflecting on these historical events helps modern nurses appreciate the change in their duties and responsibilities, thus creating pride and a purpose.

The nurse highlighted that, to contemporary practitioners, such a background allows them to be proud and responsible. As Alsadaan (2023) states, historical leaders widened the scope of practice and opened the way to newer heights of accomplishment in patient care. Contemporary nurses base their work on these achievements in light of modern issues such as technological advancement and health care disparities. This understanding retains fundamental principles while connecting the past to the present and guides further growth.

Looking ahead, the nurse foresaw greater responsibilities in primary care and further incorporation of technology to shape future nursing roles. Even as technology advancements may shape the future, the core characteristics of compassion and advocacy remain paramount (Malenfant et al., 2022). This clarity reinforces the importance of balancing innovation with the core concepts of nursing practice. Newer generations of nurses will continue to navigate novel challenges, drawing inspiration from the lessons and heritage of their predecessors.

Nursing history provides valuable lessons to guide current and future practice. An appreciation of the contributions of past and current nurses enables practitioners to uphold the duty to apply the nursing code while embracing new challenges and opportunities. This continuous reflection ensures that nursing remains a science and an art grounded in caring and innovation.

Conclusion

This reflection underlines the significance of nursing history, with great insights from a live nurse. Advancing the nursing discipline is based on understanding history, EBP, and leadership. Learning from both past and current contributions will allow nurses to keep making ethical and creative components toward the direction of healthcare. The answers from the interviewed practicing nurse provided a better understanding of the dynamic nature of nursing, enabling professionals to uphold ideas of empathy and advocacy, further coupled with lifelong learning in a constantly changing healthcare world.

 

 

 

References

Alsadaan, N. (2023). Impact of nurse leaders behaviors on nursing staff performance: A systematic review of literature. Inquiry: A Journal of Medical Care Organization, Provision and Financing, 60(60). https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580231178528

Blanchard, J., Messman, A. M., Bentley, S. K., Lall, M. D., Liu, Y. T., Merritt, R., Sorge, R., Warchol, J. M., Greene, C., Diercks, D. B., Griffith, J., Manfredi, R. A., & McCarthy, M. (2022). In their own words: Experiences of emergency health care workers during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Academic Emergency Medicine, 29(8), 974–986. https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.14490

Connor, L., Dean, J., McNett, M., Tydings, D., Shrout, A., Gorsuch, P., Hole, A., Moore, L., Brown, R., Melnyk, B., & Gallagher-Ford, L. (2023). Evidence-based practice improves patient outcomes and healthcare system return on investment: Findings from a scoping review. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 20(1), 6–15. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12621

Ghorbani, A., Mohammadi, N., Rooddehghan, Z., Bakhshi, F., & Nasrabadi, A. N. (2023). Transformational leadership in the development of transformative education in nursing: A qualitative study. BMC Nursing, 22(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-022-01154-z

Guibert‐Lacasa, C., & Vázquez‐Calatayud, M. (2022). Nurses’ clinical leadership in the hospital setting: A systematic review. Journal of Nursing Management, 30(4), 913–925. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13570

Malenfant, S., Jaggi, P., Hayden, K. A., & Sinclair, S. (2022). Compassion in healthcare: An updated scoping review of the literature. BMC Palliative Care, 21(1), 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-00942-3

Manning, J. M., & Mattio, P. (2022). Educating bachelor of science nursing students in leadership strategies needed for care management and disease management for the heart failure patient population. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 34(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnc.2022.02.007

Mlambo, M., Silén, C., & McGrath, C. (2021). Lifelong learning and nurses’ continuing professional development, a metasynthesis of the literature. BMC Nursing, 20(62), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00579-2

Reinking, C. (2020). Nurses transforming systems of care. Nursing Management (Springhouse), 51(5), 32–37. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.numa.0000659408.49349.59

 

 

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Course Project Phase 3: Reflection Paper (Graded)

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Purpose

The purpose of this course project is for learners to explore how living nurses are making nursing history, apply lessons from nursing history, and analyze the impact of this project on nursing history today.

Course Outcomes

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

• CO 2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today’s professional nursing practice. (PO4)
• CO 4: Analyze the impact of nursing history on professional nursing roles today and in the future. (PO7)

Due Date

Submit by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.?MT at the end of Week?6.?

Late Assignment Policy

If the assignment is not submitted by the due date, a late deduction will be applied. See rubric below.

Total Points Possible

The entire project is worth 600 points. Course Project Phase 3: Reflection Paper is worth 225 points of this total.

Directions

1. After completing Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse in Week 3, you may begin working on Phase 3:
2. Reflection Paper. Phase 3: Reflection Paper will be due by Sunday, end of Week 6, by 11:59 PM Mountain Time.
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1. Phase 3: Reflection Paper is a typed paper in APA format including:
   1. Double-spaced, font and type size consistent with APA manual
   2. Title Page adheres to Chamberlain and APA standards.
   3. Content and headings as below and on the rubric:
      1. Introduction (include Introduction content, but no heading)
      2. Reflection on Learning from Nurse’s Answers
      3. Insight Gained from Conversation Regarding Leadership, Provision of Care, and/or Evidence-Based Practice
      4. Analysis of the Impact of Nursing History on Professional Practice Today and in the Future
      5. Conclusion
   4. Length: Approximately 3 double-spaced pages excluding the Title Page; 800-1000 words required in the body of the paper.
   5. No outside sources will be used. No citations or references. No Reference page needed.
   6. Excellent mechanics of scholarly writing, including spelling, grammar, structure, paragraphing, and punctuation.
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Course Project Phase 3

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page, margins, font, headings, spacing, and length of body of paper1. Title page meets APA and Chamberlain criteria. 2. Margins, font, headings, and spacing meet APA and assignment criteria. 3. Body of paper (excluding Title Page) is 800-1000 words.	25 ptsAll criteria met 1. Title page meets APA and Chamberlain criteria. 2. Margins, font, headings, and spacing meet APA and assignment criteria. 3. Body of paper (excluding Title Page) is 800-1000 words. 22 ptsAll criteria exist but there are minor errors. 20 ptsOmits or has major errors in one of the three criteria. 10 ptsOmits or has major errors in two of the three criteria. 0 ptsOmits all of the three criteria.	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroductionStudent clearly explains content to be presented in the paper including each of the three main content areas.	25 ptsAll criteria met Student clearly explains content to be presented in the paper including each of the three main content areas. 22 ptsStudent somewhat clearly explains content to be presented in the paper including each of the three main content areas. 20 ptsStudent vaguely explains content to be presented in the paper OR includes fewer than three main content areas. 10 ptsStudent poorly explains content to be presented in the paper AND includes fewer than two main content areas. 0 ptsOmits all criteria.	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection on Learning from the Nurse’s AnswersStudent provides well-organized section reflecting on learning from the Selected Nurse’s answers	45 ptsCriteria met. Student provides well-organized section reflecting on learning from the Selected Nurse’s answers 40 ptsStudent provides somewhat organized section reflecting on some of the learning from the Selected Nurse’s answers 36 ptsStudent provides fairly organized section OR reflects little on the learning from the Selected Nurse’s answers 17 ptsStudent provides minimally organized section AND reflects little on the learning from the Selected Nurse’s answers 0 ptsOmits criteria	45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInsight Gained from Conversation Regarding Leadership, Provision of Care, and/or Evidence-Based PracticeStudent provides well organized and clear explanation of insight gained from the Conversation (Phase 2) regarding at least one of the following: leadership, provision of care, and/or evidence-based practice.	45 ptsAll criteria met Student provides well organized and clear explanation of insight gained from the Conversation (Phase 2) regarding at least one of the following: leadership, provision of care, and/or evidence-based practice. 40 ptsStudent provides somewhat organized and mostly clear explanation of insight gained from the Conversation (Phase 2) regarding at least one of the following: leadership, provision of care, and/or evidence-based practice. 36 ptsStudent provides fairly organized and fairly clear explanation of insight gained from the Conversation (Phase 2) regarding at least one of the following: leadership, provision of care, and/or evidence-based practice. 17 ptsStudent provides minimally organized and poor explanation of insight gained from the Conversation (Phase 2) OR does not include at least one of the following: leadership, provision of care, and/or evidence-based practice. 0 ptsOmits all criteria.	45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of the Impact of Nursing History on Professional Practice Today and in the Future1. Student analyzes the impact nursing history has on professional nursing practice today in a thorough and clear manner. 2. Student analyzes the impact nursing history will have on professional nursing practice in the future in a thorough and clear manner.	45 ptsAll criteria met 1. Student analyzes the impact nursing history has on professional nursing practice today in a thorough and clear manner. 2. Student analyzes the impact nursing history will have on professional nursing practice in the future in a thorough and clear manner. 40 ptsStudent analyzes the impact nursing history has on professional nursing practice today with minor clarity issues. Student analyzes the impact nursing history will have on professional nursing practice in the future with minor clarity issues 36 ptsStudent analyzes the impact nursing history has on professional nursing practice today with several clarity issues. Student analyzes the impact nursing history will have on professional nursing practice in the future with several clarity issues. 17 ptsOmits one of the two criteria. 0 ptsOmits all criteria.	45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion1. Student clearly writes a concise summary of this paper. 2. Student clearly writes strong a concluding statement.	25 ptsAll criteria met 1. Student clearly writes a concise summary of this paper. 2. Student clearly writes strong a concluding statement. 22 ptsAll criteria exist but one of the criteria lacks clarity 20 ptsAll criteria exist but both of the criteria lack clarity. 10 ptsOmits one of the two criteria. 0 ptsOmits all criteria.	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and OrganizationExcellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: 1. well organized and logical, 2. correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, 3. professional wording is used, 4. uses complete sentences, paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed	15 ptsAll four criteria are included. Excellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: 1. well organized and logical, 2. correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, 3. professional wording is used, 4. uses complete sentences, paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed 13 ptsOmits one of the four criteria. 12 ptsOmits two of the four criteria. 6 ptsOmits three of the four criteria. 0 ptsOmits all of the four criteria.	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction	0 pts0 points deducted Submitted on time 0 ptsNot Submitted on Time – Points Deducted (5% per day) 1 day late= 11.25 deduction; 2 days late= 22.5 deduction; 3 days late= 33.75 deduction; 4 days late= 45 deduction; 5 days late= 56.25 deduction; 6 days late= 67.5 deduction; 7 days late= 78.75 deduction	0 pts
Total Points: 225