psychophysiology

Purpose of Assignment:

It is important for nurses to reflect on experiences and new knowledge gained in order to promote professional growth.

Course Competencies:

· Analyze the increased complexity of care among older adults.

· Compare care models for nursing practice specific to the older adult.

· Design plans for care specific to the older adult.

· Identify local, state, and national resources which facilitate safe and effective transitions of care for older adults.

· Incorporate professional values, attitudes, and expectations regarding ageism when caring for the older adult.

· Outline the importance of advocating for older adults in management of their care.

Transferable Skill:

Information Literacy: Discovering information reflectively, understanding how information is produced and valued, and using information to create new knowledge and participate ethically in communities of learning.

Instructions:

Reflect on your development as a nursing professional and address the following in a 1-2 page paper:

· Describe how you achieved each of the course competencies and the transferable skill.

· Provide at least one example of new knowledge gained related to each competency and explain how this new knowledge will impact your nursing practice.