Discussion: Reflection Ethical ML

Course Reflection Guidelines PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RNBSN competencies acquired through the NUR3826 course. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes: – Identify the different legal and ethical aspects in the nursing practice (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration). – Analyze the legal impact of the different ethical decisions in the nursing practice (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient- centered care, teamwork and collaboration). – Understand the essential of the nursing law and ethics (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patientcentered care, teamwork and collaboration). POINTS This assignment is worth a total of 100 points (10%). REQUIREMENTS 1. The Course Reflection is worth 100 points (10%) and will be graded on quality of selfassessment, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric. 2. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A forum under the Discussions tab. 3. The length of the reflection is to be three excluding title page and reference pages. 4. APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered): Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (2010, p. 63). a. Course Reflection b. Conclusion PREPARING YOUR REFLECTION The BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) outline a number of healthcare policy and advocacy competencies for the BSN-prepared nurse. Reflect on the NUR3826 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: 1. “Demonstrate the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct. 2. Assume accountability for personal and professional behaviors. 3. Promote the image of nursing by modeling the values and articulating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the nursing profession. 4. Discussion: Reflection Ethical ML

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. 5. Demonstrate an appreciation of the history of and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact on current nursing practice. 6. Reflect on one’s own beliefs and values as they relate to professional practice. 7. Identify personal, professional, and environmental risks that impact personal and professional choices, and behaviors. 8. Communicate to the healthcare team one’s personal bias on difficult healthcare decisions that impact one’s ability to provide care. 9. Recognize the impact of attitudes, values, and expectations on the care of the very young, frail older adults, and other vulnerable populations. 10. Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of patient records and other privileged communications. 11. Access interprofessional and intra-professional resources to resolve ethical and other practice dilemmas. 12. Act to prevent unsafe, illegal, or unethical care practices. 13. Articulate the value of pursuing practice excellence, lifelong learning, and professional engagement to foster professional growth and development. 14. Recognize the relationship between personal health, self-renewal, and the ability to deliver sustained quality care.” (p. 28). 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 BSN Essential 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) “Demonstrate the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct. (b) Assume accountability for personal and professional behaviors. (c) Promote the image of nursing by modeling the values and articulating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the nursing profession. (d) 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. (e) Demonstrate an appreciation of the history of and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact on current nursing practice. (f) Reflect on one’s own beliefs and values as they relate to professional practice. (g) Identify personal, professional, and environmental risks that impact personal and professional choices, and behaviors. (h) Discussion: Reflection Ethical ML

Communicate to the healthcare team one’s personal bias on difficult healthcare decisions that impact one’s ability to provide care. (i) Recognize the impact of attitudes, values, and expectations on the care of the very young, frail older adults, and other vulnerable populations. (j) Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of patient records and other privileged communications. (k) Access interprofessional and intra-professional resources to resolve ethical and other practice dilemmas. (l) Act to prevent unsafe, illegal, or unethical care practices. (m) Articulate the value of pursuing practice excellence, lifelong learning, and professional engagement to foster professional growth and development. (n) Recognize the relationship between personal health, self-renewal, and the ability to deliver sustained quality care.” (p. 28). 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 BSN Essential and sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) pertaining to scholarship for evidence-based practice. Clarity of writing 6 6 Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers. Writing should demonstrate original thought without an over-reliance on the works of others. APA format 2 2 All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA (6th ed.) format: 1. Document setup 2. Title and reference pages 3. Citations in the text and references. 100 100 Total: A quality essay will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. GRADING RUBRIC Assignment Criteria Meets Criteria Partially Meets Criteria Does Not Meet Criteria (Introduction – see note under requirement #4 above) Short introduction of selected BSN subcompetencies (AACN, 2008) pertinent to scholarship for evidencebased practice. Rationale is well presented, and purpose fully developed. Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. Little or very general introduction of selected BSN sub-competencies (AACN, 2008). Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. (8 pts) 7 – 8 points 5 – 6 points 0 – 4 points You Decide Reflection Excellent self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy. Reflection on pertinent BSN sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) supported with examples. Basic self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy. Reflection on pertinent BSN sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) not supported with examples. Little or very general selfassessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy. Little or no reflection on pertinent BSN subcompetencies (AACN, 2008) or reflection not supported with examples. (80 pts) 70 – 80 points 59 – 69 points 0 – 58 points Conclusion Excellent understanding of pertinent BSN subcompetencies (AACN, 2008). Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed. Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. Little understanding of pertinent BSN subcompetencies (AACN, 2008). Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. (4 pts) 3 – 4 points Clarity of writing Excellent use of standard English showing original thought with minimal reliance on the works of others. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning. Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts. Language needs development or there is an over-reliance on the works of others. Four or more spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts. (6 pts) 5 – 6 points 3 – 4 points 0 – 2 points APA format APA format correct with no more than 1-2 minor errors. 3-5 errors in APA format and/or 1-2 citations are missing. APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or several citations are missing. (2 pts) 2 points 1 point 0 points 2 points 0 – 1 point Total Points Possible = 100 points Date Module/Topic Assignment WEEK The Entry Into Practice: The 1 Debate Rages On Read Chapter 1& 2 DQ’s answer to main question is due Thursday 11:59 pm Developing Effective Leaders to WEEK Meet 21st-Century Health Care 2 Discussion: Reflection Ethical ML

Challenges Read Chapter 3 & 4DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm WEEK Evidence-Based Practice 3 Read Chapter 5 & 6 DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Quizzes/Research APA Tutorial due Sunday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Research Paper 1 announcement WEEK WEEK Unlicensed Assistive Personnel and the Registered Nurse Communication. 4 Competency and Guardianship. Diversity in the Nursing Workforce 5 WEEK Mandatory Minimum Staffing 6 Ratios WEEK WEEK The Use of Social Media in Nursing: Pitfalls and 7 Opportunities Medical Errors: An Ongoing 8 Threat to Quality Health Care WEEK Collective Bargaining and the 9 Professional Nurse WEEK 1Whistle-Blowing in Nursing 0 WEEK Academic Integrity in Nursing 1 Education: Is it 1 declining? Read Chapter 7 & 8 DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Research Paper 1 due Sunday at Read Chapter 9 DQ’s answer 11:59 pm to main question is due Wednesday Two posts to peers 11:59 pm due Sunday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 10 & 11 DQ’s Two posts to peers answer to main due Sunday question is due 11:59 pm Wednesday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 12 & 13 DQ’s Two posts to peers answer to main due Sunday question is due 11:59 pm Wednesday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 14 DQ’s Two posts to peers answer to main due Sunday question is due 11:59 pm Wednesday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday Read Chapter 15 DQ’s 11:59 pm answer to main question is due Research Paper 2 Wednesday 11:59 announce pm ment Read Chapter 16 DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Research Paper 2 due Sunday 11:59 Read Chapter 17 & 18 DQ’s pm answer to main question is due Two posts to peers Wednesday 11:59 due Sunday pm 11:59 pm WEEK Technology in Health Care: Opportunities, 1 Limitations and 2 Challenges. Read Chapter 19 DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Final Research Paper/Case Scenario announceme nt Health Care Reform: The WEEK Dismantling of the Affordable 13 Care Act Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 20 & 21 DQ’s answer to main question is Course Reflection due Wednesday 11:59 pm Assignment announcement Final Research Read Chapter 22, 23, 24 & Paper/Case Scenario WEEK Professional Identity and Image 25 DQ’s answer to main due Sunday 11:59 pm question is due Wednesday 14 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Course Reflection WEEK Course Reflection Course Reflection Assignment Assignment due 15 Assignment Friday at 11:59 pm Please use this forum for any WEEK For week 16 there is no discussion questions or clarification of 16 topic. topics from the class 8 …