Course Crisis Intervention Reflection
The BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008)outline a number ofhealthcare policy and advocacycompetencies for theBSN-prepared nurse. Reflect on the NUR4516 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to:
- “Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing practice.
- Synthesize theories and concepts from liberal education to build an understanding of the humanexperience.
- Use skills of inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to address practice issues.
- Use written, verbal, non¬verbal, and emerging technology methods to communicate effectively.
- Apply knowledge of social and cultural factors to the care of diverse populations.
- Engage in ethical reasoning and actions to provide leadership in promoting advocacy, collaboration,and social justice as a socially responsible citizen.
- Integrate the knowledge and methods of a variety of disciplines to inform decision making.
- Demonstrate tolerance for the ambiguity and unpredictability of the world and its effect onthe healthcare system.
- Value the ideal of lifelong learning to support excellence in nursing practice.” (p. 12).
Reference:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2008). The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author.
DIRECTIONS AND GRADING CRITERIA
Category Points % Description
(Introduction – see note under requirement #4 above) 8 8 Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy.
You Decide Reflection 80 80 Include a self-assessment regarding learning that you believe represents your skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities to meet the pertinent BSNEssential and sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) as a result of active learning throughout this course. Be sure to use examples from selected readings, threaded discussions, and/or applications to support your assertions to address each of the following sub-competencies:
(a) “Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing practice.
(b) Synthesize theories and concepts from liberal education to build an understanding of the humanexperience.
(c) Use skills of inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to address practice issues.
(d) Use written, verbal, non¬verbal, and emerging technology methods to communicate effectively.
(e) Apply knowledge of social and cultural factors to the care of diverse populations.
(f) Engage in ethical reasoning and actions to provide leadership in promoting advocacy, collaboration,and social justice as a socially responsible citizen.
(g) Integrate the knowledge and methods of a variety of disciplines to inform decision making.
(h) Demonstrate tolerance for the ambiguity and unpredictability of the world and its effect onthe healthcare system.
(i) Value the ideal of lifelong learning to support excellence in nursing practice.” (p. 12).
Conclusion 4 4 An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your essay. Minor details are left out. Summarize the benefits of the pertinent BSNEssential and sub-competencies (AACN, 2008)pertaining to scholarship for evidence-based practice.
