lessons

LESSON 5

Mind Body Connection

There are several Mind Body and Energy techniques.  What does the research say?

Instructions:

1. Conduct a search on the Internet to find a peer review article on mind body and energy methods. 

2. Write a 1-2 pages report that answers the following questions:

a. Explain why that therapy was used in the article you selected.

b. Describe the effectiveness of the therapy.

c. How do you see this therapy being utilized in the area where you practice nursing?  Explain. 

d. Identify possible challenges that you may encounter if you try to implement this form of therapy in the unit or area you currently work.

e. Provide a forecast/outlook on the future implications of this therapy for the field of nursing. 

3. Your report should use:

. APA Writing StyleLinks to an external site.  (spacing, margins, citations, etc.)

. Standard English grammar and spelling. 

4. Type your report in a Microsoft Word document, and save the file.

5. Then upload your file by clicking " Upload File".

Lesson 4

Functional Medicine

Instructions:

1. Find research articles in a peer-reviewed source about a successful functional therapy.

2. Summarize the article by answering the following question:

a. What is the therapy?

b. How is the therapy used for illness prevention, health promotion, and heath restoration?

c. Choose one (1) technique to promote self-wellness and describe its function.

d. Identify the actions you can take to work with patients who use functional medicine and safeguard a patient's rights that choose to use this therapy.

e. What are some of the limitations of this therapy?

f. Include any other pertinent information.

3. Below are some guidelines on summarizing research articles. You may want to review one or more of these before beginning this assignment:

. Writing Summaries (Columbia)

. How to Summarize a Research Article (UCONN) Links to an external site.

. Guidelines for writing an article summary (Andrews) Links to an external site.

4. Your paper should be written in  APA Writing Style, Links to an external site.  and be 3-4 pages, including:

. title page

. reference page

. spacing and margin settings 

5. Type your paper in a Microsoft Word document, and save the file.

6. Then upload your file by clicking "Upload File".

Lesson 1

Critical Thinking, Evidence-Based Practice, Leadership, and Legal/Ethical Foundations in Nursing

Assignment Overview:

This week, students will explore four foundational pillars of professional nursing practice: critical thinking, evidence-based care, leadership, and legal/ethical decision-making by reading and reflecting on the following articles:

· inks to an external site. American Nurses Association's (n.d.) Critical thinking in nursing: Tips to develop the skill

· Links to an external sit American Nurses Association's (n.d.) What is evidence-based practice in nursing? Links to an external site.

· American Nurses Association's (2023) Leadership in nursing: Qualities & why it matters 

· BNS Institute's Nursing Foundation (2023) Legal and ethical considerations in nursing: Case study and guidelines Links to an external site.

Links to an external site.

Instructions:

1. Read the four (4) articles above.

2. Please answer the questions for each article listed below.

3. Your response must be a minimum of 150 words to earn credit for each article.

A. Critical Thinking -  Critical thinking in nursing: Tips to develop the skill article: 

· Reflect on a recent clinical situation where you had to use critical thinking to make a decision

· What elements of critical thinking were most relevant?

· How can you continue to strengthen your critical thinking skills in your daily practice?

B. Evidence-Based Practice -  What is evidence-based practice in nursing? article:

· Describe how evidence-based practice influences your approach to patient care.

· Share an example of a practice or protocol in your workplace that is grounded in research.

· What barriers have you encountered when trying to implement evidence-based changes?

C. Leadership in Nursing -  Leadership in nursing: Qualities & why it matters article:

· Identify a nurse leader who has inspired you. What qualities made them effective? - Please do not use the nurse's name. Speak of the qualities.

· How do you currently demonstrate leadership in your role, even if you don't hold a formal leadership title?

· What leadership style do you aspire to develop as you advance in your career in nursing?

D. Legal and Ethical Considerations -  Legal and ethical considerations in nursing: Case study and guidelines article:  

· Please remember HIPAA and do not use any specific reference to any patient, family, hospital, unit, or other nurses/team members. Speak in general terms.

· Reflect on a situation when you had to navigate a legal or ethical dilemma in nursing.

· How did you balance patient rights, institutional policies, and professional ethics?

· What strategies can help nurses uphold ethical standards while advocating for patients?

professional Standards Reflection

Assignment Overview:

This week, students will reflect on how professional standards - such as the American Nurses Association's (2025) Code of Ethics, State Practice Act, and Joint Commission guidelines shape safe, ethical, and accountable nursing practice in diverse healthcare settings by reading and reflecting on the following articles:

· 2025 Code of Ethics for Nurses Links to an external site.

· Find Your Nurse Practice Act Links to an external site.

· National Patient Safety Goals Links to an external site.  

· Behaviors that Undermine a Culture of Safety Links to an external site.

As emerging nurse leaders, RN-BSN students must navigate complex clinical environments while upholding ethical standards, legal responsibilities, and safety protocols. This assignment invites you to reflect on how these standards influence your decision-making, collaboration, and leadership during your capstone experience.

Instructions:

1. Read the four (4) articles above.

1. Reflect on a clinical situation during your Capstone experience where you had to consider or apply each of the following: 

6. Code of Ethics -  2025 Code of Ethics for Nurses Links to an external site.

6. Nurse Practice Act -  Find Your Nurse Practice Act Links to an external site.

6. Patient Safety -  National Patient Safety Goals Links to an external site.

6. Incivility -  Behaviors that Undermine a Culture of Safety Links to an external site.

1. Please answer the following questions for each of the articles:

. Your response must be a minimum of 150 words to earn credit for each article.

1. Links to an external site. In your reflection, address all of the following:

8. Describe the situation and your role in it.

8. Describe how you considered or applied ANA's Code of Ethics for Nurses, your Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals, and the impact of experiencing or witnessing incivility in your Capstone experience.

2. How did you respond?

Guidelines:

1. For this assignment (i.e., academic paper), students must follow  APA (7th ed.) format Links to an external site. , which means that all students will need to include the following elements in their paper:

9. Title page

9. 1-inch margins

9. Use headings and subheadings

9. Use citations (i.e., parenthetical and narrative) to cite their articles

9. List references in alphabetical order on a separate page

1. This assignment is a reflection; this means that students will read their assigned articles and then reflect on these topics and how they apply to their practice.

1. Students are expected to follow standard grammar and spelling rules

1. There is a word count minimum for each question and answer.  Credit will only be given for answering the questions completely and meeting the word count posted. Please do not rush through the assignment, and do not procrastinate.

1. Copyleaks Policy

13. This course uses Copyleaks, a plagiarism detection software, to ensure academic integrity.

13. Students can check their assignment's Copyleaks score as soon as they submit their assignment in Canvas.

13. If a student's Copyleaks similarity score is 20% or higher, the assignment must be revised and resubmitted to reduce the score.

13. Any assignment with a final Copyleaks score above 20% will receive a grade of 0 points.

1. Please review the assignment's "Grading Rubric" before you start working on it to make sure you understand all the requirements.