NR 603 Reflections On Learning Week 8

NR 603 Reflections On Learning Week 8

Meeting Program Outcome 5: Advocates for Positive Health Outcomes

Throughout this course, I have significantly enhanced my ability to advocate for positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based, collaborative advanced nursing practice. I have been able to apply and use evidence-based practice. The course emphasized the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing. Through assignments and discussions, I learned to critically evaluate research findings and integrate them into clinical decision-making processes. For instance, during a case study analysis, I encountered a scenario where a patient presented with chronic disease symptoms. By applying evidence-based guidelines and using current research, I formulated a management plan tailored to the patient’s needs (Abu-Baker et al., 2021). This experience not only solidified my understanding of EBP principles but also helped me understand the critical role of research in improving patient outcomes.

In this example, I applied evidence-based guidelines to develop a management plan that addressed the needs of the patient, ultimately contributing to positive health outcomes. This experience reinforced the importance of basing clinical practice on the best available evidence to ensure effective and safe patient care. Through this course, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the role of evidence-based practice in advocating for positive health outcomes. By integrating research findings into clinical practice, I can provide high-quality care that aligns with the latest evidence and enhances patient well-being. This competency in evidence-based practice exemplifies commitment to advancing nursing practice and advocating for optimal patient outcomes (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).

Collaborative Care Planning

Another key aspect of this course is the emphasis on collaborative care planning. I actively engaged with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic management strategies for patients with diverse healthcare needs. In a simulation exercise, I collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and social workers to devise a coordinated care plan for a geriatric patient with multiple chronic conditions. Through effective communication for each team member’s expertise, we formulated a patient-centered plan that addressed the physical, emotional, and social needs of care. This experience highlighted the significance of collaborative practice in delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care.

Collaborative care planning with interdisciplinary team members recognizes the importance of each member’s expertise in addressing the patient’s needs (Bendowska & Baum, 2023). Through effective communication and mutual respect, we were able to develop a holistic care plan that addressed the patient’s physical, emotional, and social well-being. This experience is an example of the importance of collaboration in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. By working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, I can integrate their expertise to develop comprehensive care plans that address the diverse needs of patients. This competency in collaborative care planning demonstrates my commitment to advancing nursing practice and advocating for optimal patient outcomes.

Interprofessional Communication Enhancement

Through interactive lectures and group activities, I developed proficiency in interprofessional communication. For instance, during a group project focused on care coordination, I utilized communication techniques to foster collaboration among team members from different healthcare disciplines. By actively listening and advocating for shared decision-making, I contributed to the development of a comprehensive care plan for a patient with a life-threatening illness. This experience reinforced the importance of effective communication in promoting teamwork and improving patient outcomes.

Role Modeling Diversity and Inclusion

As part of my coursework, I actively promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion in interprofessional communication. For example, I emphasized the significance of respecting cultural differences and integrating cultural preferences into patient care. In a role-playing exercise, I demonstrated how acknowledging and validating patients’ cultural beliefs can enhance therapeutic relationships and foster trust. By serving as a role model for inclusive communication, I inspired my peers to embrace diversity and cultivate culturally sensitive care practices. This experience underscored the pivotal role of nurses in promoting equity and fostering a welcoming healthcare environment for all patients (Flaubert et al., 2021). By promoting culturally sensitive care practices and inclusive communication, I can contribute to improved patient outcomes and advance the principles of compassionate and evidence-based care. This competency in promoting diversity and inclusion exemplifies my commitment to advocating for positive health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all individuals.

References

Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: a cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x

Bendowska, A., & Baum, E. (2023). The significance of cooperation in interdisciplinary health care teams as perceived by Polish medical students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(2), 954. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20020954

Flaubert, J. L., Le Menestrel, S., Williams, D. R., & Wakefield, M. K. (2021). The role of nurses in improving health equity. National Academies Press. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK573898/

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1. ·  Describe how learning in this course helped you to meet Program Outcome 5: Advocates for positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based, collaborative advanced nursing practice (Extraordinary Nursing). Provide at least two specific examples.
2. ·  Select one of the competencies from American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials Domain 6 listed below and describe how learning in this course helped you to meet the advanced-level nursing education competency. Provide at least two specific examples.

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

• CO 1: Interpret subjective and objective data to develop appropriate diagnoses and evidence-based management plans for patients and families with complex or multiple diagnoses across the lifespan. (PO 5)
• CO 2: Utilize healthcare delivery system resources in a fiscally responsible manner in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and families across the lifespan. (PO 5)
• CO 3: Involve the patient and family in the formulation of management plans that align with their goals and perspectives of health and wellness. (PO 5)
• CO 4: Develop management plans based on current scientific evidence and national guidelines. (PO 5)
• CO 5: Incorporate cultural preferences, values, health beliefs, and behaviors into the care of patients and families with complex or multiple diagnoses across the lifespan. (PO 5)
• CO 6: Prioritize treatment based on relevant clinical presentation. (PO 5)
• The MSN program outcomes are aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing publication, The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (2011). Upon completion of the MSN degree program, the graduate will be able to:

• PROGRAM OUTCOME: 5
• Advocates for positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based, collaborative advanced nursing practice. (Extraordinary Nursing)

1. Describe how learning in this course helped you to meet Program Outcome 5: Advocates for positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based, collaborative advanced nursing practice (Extraordinary Nursing). Provide at least two specific examples.
2. Select one of the competencies from American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials Domain 6 listed below and describe how learning in this course helped you to meet the advanced-level nursing education competency. Provide at least two specific examples.

• 6.1 Communicate in a manner that facilitates a partnership approach to quality care delivery.

6.1g Evaluate effectiveness of interprofessional communication tools and techniques to support and improve the efficacy of team-based interactions.

6.1h Facilitate improvements in interprofessional communications of individual information (e.g. EHR).

6.1i Role model respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion in team-based communications.

6.1j Communicate nursing’s unique disciplinary knowledge to strengthen interprofessional partnerships.

6.1k Provide expert consultation for other members of the healthcare team in one’s area of practice.

6.1l Demonstrate capacity to resolve interprofessional conflict.

6.2 Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics.

6.2g Integrate evidence-based strategies and processes to improve team effectiveness and outcomes.

6.2h Evaluate the impact of team dynamics and performance on desired outcomes.

6.2i Reflect on how one’s role and expertise influences team performance.

6.2j Foster positive team dynamics to strengthen desired outcomes.

6.3 Use knowledge of nursing and other professions to address healthcare needs

6.3d Direct interprofessional activities and initiatives.

6.4 Work with other professions to maintain a climate of mutual learning, respect, and shared values.

6.4e Practice self-assessment to mitigate conscious and implicit biases toward other team members.

6.4f Foster an environment that supports the constructive sharing of multiple perspectives and enhances interprofessional learning.

6.4g Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into team practices.

6.4h Manage disagreements, conflicts, and challenging conversations among team members.

6.4i Promote an environment that advances interprofessional learning.

1. Select one of the competencies from the NONPF Independent Practice Competency

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• NP 2.1f: Practice holistic person-centered care to include confidentiality, privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, and respect.
• NP 2.1g: Engage in shared decision making with consideration of determinants of health.
• NP 2.4 Diagnose actual or potential health problems and needs.
• NP 2.6l: Collaborate with the interprofessional team to formulate a plan of care.
• NP 2.9k: Implement evidence-based guidelines and strategies that enable effective transitions of care and care coordination.
• NP 4.2 Integrate best evidence into NP practice.
• NP 4.3j: Translate knowledge from clinical practice to improve population health outcomes through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• NP 9.2n: Demonstrate accountability to practice within the regulatory standard and scope of educational preparation.
• NP 10.2k: Demonstrate responsibility to practice in the NP population focus area defined by your education, certification and license.

• Submit the assignment using correct grammar mechanics and APA style standards.

1. Writing is free of grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation errors
2. A title page is included in APA format
3. Document is double-spaced
4. A reference page is included if references were cited. If a reference page is included, use APA format.