Assignment – Developing a Philosophy of Nursing

Assignment – Developing a Philosophy of Nursing

NOW FOR AN ORIGINAL PAPER ASSIGNMENT: Assignment – Developing a Philosophy of Nursing

Module 04 Written Assignment – Developing a Philosophy of Nursing

In one page, describe your philosophy of nursing.

The definition of a philosophy is having a personal and specific outlook and approach you can use to make decisions and take action. Your philosophy of nursing should include your beliefs and attitudes about nursing, being a nurse, your approach to caring for others. It can also include your attitudes about working in healthcare facilities, working as part of a team, or even how you feel about people in general.

Save a copy of your philosophy as you will want to refer to it during your Program.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Module 05 Project Assignment – How Am I Doing?

Part 2: How Am I Doing?

Balancing School and Life – My Quality of Life Self-Care Plan. The purpose of developing this Plan is to set a framework and a plan to maintain wellness and to stay motivated and engaged throughout your Program. Doing this will help you achieve success during your coursework and as a professional nurse.

The goal of the Project is to help you become self-aware and reflective as a means of identifying personal self-care strategies that will increase your energy and help you manage your stress. The Project will give you a chance to learn how this is accomplished as you will be doing similar work with clients during the Program and as a professional nurse to assist them in the same way.

Share in a 2 – 3 page paper, the following:

Re-look at your Quality of Life Self-Care Wheel scores. Have they changed? If so, in what ways.

Think about your current levels of tension and stress. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest level, what is your score? Now think about the strategies you identified. Describe how well you have put them into action. If you have not been able to implement them, identify why and what you can do to overcome this.

Identify any new strategies that you think will “fit” better and describe why.

Minimum length 2-3 pages not including cover or referencing. APA formatting

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Module 06 – ATI

ATI Nursing Education Learning System is an integral part of the Rasmussen College School of Nursing. The resources and assessments ATI provides offer you an opportunity to build your knowledge and skills in nursing and to assess, through testing and evaluation, how well you are doing during your program. In this module you will be completing the following:

ATI-Tutorial – Getting Started

ATI-Critical Thinking

ATI-Self Assessment Inventory

Your instructor will assist you in obtaining access to ATI and how to submit the results of this assignment. Also find information about ATI in your Course Materials.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Module 07 Written Assignment – Researching for Evidence

For this written assignment, select one recent (within the last two years) evidence-based article from a peer reviewed nursing journal that describes a “best practice” in an area of nursing you are interested in. For example, if you would like to be a pediatric nurse, select an article that discusses a best practice in pediatric care.

Cite the article and provide a brief overview of how the results or findings were obtained. Then describe the “best practice.” Conclude your discussion by explaining whether you thought the research findings supported the conclusions and the best practice.

This assignment must be no more than 3 pages long. It should include all of the required elements. Use APA Editorial format and attach a copy of the article.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Module 08 Written Assignment – The Case of Mrs. G.: Client Centered Communication and Collaboration

In this written assignment, you have the opportunity to share your thoughts about how to deliver client-centered culturally competent care and work collaboratively with others.

The Case of Mrs. G.

Mrs. G. is a 75 year old Hispanic woman who has been relatively well all of her life. She had been married for 50 years and had five children. Her children are grown with families of their own. All but one of her children live in other states. Mrs. G.’s husband passed away last year, which was devastating for her. She had been very close to him and relied upon him for everything. He was “the life of the party” she always said and was a loving and caring man. Since his passing, Mrs. G. has continued to live in the house they shared for 35 years. In the last month, Mrs. G. has fallen twice sustaining injuries, though minimal. Her home health nurse comes weekly to check in on her. Mrs. G. likes her very much and wishes she could come more often. Mrs. G.’s daughter who lives in the next town over, has been worried and decided with the urging of her siblings and the doctor to start looking for an assisted living facility for her mother. She found one last week and talked with the Director who said she would be happy to help in whatever way was best. The daughter decided to tell her mother that it was time for her to move, so she can be cared for and be safe. When she told her mother, Mrs. G. cried and said, “This will not happen ever. I plan to stay in this house of loving memories for the remainder of my life.”

In 3 – 4 pages answer the following questions:

How would you best describe Mrs. G.’s feelings about her life, her family, her traditions, and her future?

Did Mrs. G.’s response to her daughter surprise you? Please explain your answer.

In what way do you believe her culture might be influencing her decision?

If you were Mrs. G.’s daughter what would you say to her that shows you are caring and have compassion for her situation? What nonverbal communication would support that level of communication?

Suppose Mrs. G. stands firm about not leaving her house. What resources and collaborations might be available and helpful so the daughter and other healthcare providers can keep her mother safe and make the most effective decision?

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates

Module 09 Written Assignment – Technology Awareness Assessment

For this writing assignment, complete the Information Technology Self-Assessment Tool. When completed review and determine at least three new goals you would like to achieve. Submit your completed form with a brief description of your experience and comfort level with the use of technology not only in your Program but as a practicing nurse.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates

Module 10 Written Assignment – Contemporary Issues and Trends

In this written assignment, identify one specific contemporary issue or trend that you are interested in learning more about. Choose from the categories below. For example you might want to learn more about why it is more difficult for some groups to receive care than others, which would fall under Client Access to Care. Or, you might want to compare nursing practice in the U.S. with how nurses practice in Japan, which would fall under the category of Global Healthcare and Nursing.