Case 5

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 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. “Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence to clinical practice.

3. Advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduct of research.

4. Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and Internet resources.

5. Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

6. Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care.

7. Collaborate in the collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence.

8. Acquire an understanding of the process for how nursing and related healthcare quality and safety measures are developed, validated, and endorsed.

9. Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice discrepancies between identified standards and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes.

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

· The student will be able to produce a complete research paper.

· The student will identify the research methods, sources and application in nursing practice.