NR500 All Weeks Reflections on Learnings (August 2019) (No Week 1 Reflection)

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Week 1 Reflection on Learning

Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your experience of beginning your journey to achieve your MSN and become a nurse practitioner and post to this discussion board. Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.

This reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is worth 15 points.

You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.

What were the most important concepts you learned in week 1?

Why were these concepts important?

How will they prepare you for your future role as a master’s prepared nurse?

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Week 2 Reflection on Learning

Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your transition to the NP role. Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.

This reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is worth 15 points.

You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.

What do you most look forward to in your new role as an NP?

What concerns do you have about transitioning to the role?

Did anything about the APN roles surprise you?

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Week 3 Reflection on Learning

Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on the concepts of caring and reflective practice. Save the reflection as a Word Document. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.

This reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is worth 15 points.

You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.

Some possible areas to explore:

In your experience, how have changes in healthcare affected nurses’ ability to provide person-centered, holistic care?

As you think ahead to your future practice as an NP, which of the concepts covered this week resonates most with you? Why?

How do you anticipate that the concept of cultural humility will affect your practice?

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Week 4 Reflection on Learning

Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on scope of practice, competencies, and leadership. Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.

This reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is worth 15 points.

You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.

Reflect on connective leadership styles. Which style most closely aligns with your personal leadership characteristics?

How might you use power to influence change in your NP role?

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Week 5 Reflection on Learning

Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on systems theory and interprofessional practice. Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.

This reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is worth 15 points.

You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.

In what ways could an understanding of systems theory and complexity science impact the role of the NP?

Take a few minutes to reflect on the NP practice model that is most predominant in advanced practice environments you have observed. Are you satisfied with the demonstrated level of interprofessional collaboration?

Briefly consider what appears to be the driving practice model for advanced practice nursing in your state. If your state lags behind in its practice model language, what might you do to facilitate change?

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Week 6 Reflection on Learning

Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on systems theory and interprofessional practice.Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.

This reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is worth 15 points.

You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.

As you contemplate your future NP practice, how do you view your role in the implementation of EBP?

What thoughts do you have about how you will engage in scholarship in your NP role?

What are some barriers you see to implementing evidence-based practice?

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Week 7 Reflection on Learning

Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on healthy work environments. Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.

This reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is worth 15 points.

You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.

Nearly every student in the course was able to think of a time when they had personally been impacted by or had observed incivility in the workplace. In what ways does this impact your view of the nursing profession? If those outside of healthcare were aware, how might it impact their view?

As you move towards your role as an NP, what will you do to support healthful work environments for yourself and your colleagues?

Think about your personal use of social media. Are there changes you would like to make in how you use social media?

What self-care practices do you engage in to promote personal holistic health?