Case 4.

Course Reflection Instructions.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the course

General Instructions

1-The length of the reflection is to be 4 pages excluding title page and reference pages.

2-APA format is required with both a title page and reference page.

Components:

1-Introduction: Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading.

2-Course Reflection.

3-Conclusion.

Course Reflection: Reflect on the 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 (Choose 4 of the following competencies)

1. Demonstrate professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct.

2. Assume accountability for personal and professional behavior.

3. Demonstrate professionalism, including attention to appearance, demeanor, respect for self and others, and attention to professional boundaries with patients and families as well as among caregivers.

4. Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of patient records and other privileged communications.

5. Act to prevent unsafe, illegal, or unethical care practices.

6. Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including the patient and the patient’s support network.

7. Deliver compassionate, patient centered, evidence-based care that respects patient and family preferences.

8. Create a safe care environment that results in high quality patient outcomes.

9. Engage in caring and healing techniques that promote a therapeutic nurse patient relationship.

10. Reflect on one’s own beliefs and values as they relate to professional practice.

Important Notes: This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

- Apply principles of normal anatomy and physiology of human body systems to the pathophysiologic processes of common health problems.

- Identify concepts, principles, and responses related to pathophysiologic processes that result in disease.

- Discuss clinical manifestations of selected disease processes and health problems.

- Identify appropriate pharmacological treatment of specific diseases using the nursing process.

- Discuss the nurse’s role and responsibility for assessment of individuals experiencing health problems that result in pathophysiologic alterations