To get started on your Change Proposal, you will develop a rough draft of Section I, which is the introduction of your problem statement and change proposal. Your problem statement is a description of an issue that you feel needs to be addressed. Identify a professional practice issue of local, state, or national importance. Subject to instructor approval, you may […]

In our first discussion, introduce yourself to your classmates. What is your background in nursing, and what are your goals once you complete your BSN? As we get started in the capstone course of your program, reflect on your growth throughout the BSN program. A key function of this capstone course is to give you an opportunity to look back […]

Your journal this week will help you get started on developing your personal Philosophy of Nursing Statement. You will continue to develop this statement over the next six weeks through these journal assignments. In this week’s journal, construct your initial draft of the opening statement and assumptions sections of your philosophy of nursing. In this first draft, you will reflect […]

Your reflection journal this week will assist you in continuing to develop your Philosophy of Nursing Statement, which you will fully develop in Module Six. In this week’s journal, begin thinking about the theoretical foundation(s) important to your philosophy of nursing and how your new experiences and knowledge shape your personal nursing philosophy. Be sure to address the following components: […]

In this activity, you will consider how your coursework has impacted your own philosophy of nursing and contributed to your personal and professional transformation. This reflection is a professional, yet personal, statement of why you think that being a nurse is important and the principles that guide your practice. You will be developing a valuable tool for sharing your values […]

In Final Project Part I, you conducted a head-to-toe comprehensive assessment of a volunteer patient. Final Project Part II will involve the construction of a proposal for a health promotion teaching tool that will be of value for the patient. This activity will allow you the opportunity to discuss health literacy best practices and how you would use them to […]

Propose a health promotion teaching tool for a healthy behavior or health risk that you identified during the volunteer patient physical exam in Module Six. Be sure to address the following elements in your proposal: Analyze health risks uncovered during your assessment. In other words, what unhealthy behaviors the patient engages in or indicators of disease or illness did you […]

A primary responsibility of the registered nurse is to assess a patient’s health to help guide clinical decision-making. To begin a comprehensive assessment, a comprehensive health history needs to be obtained, followed by a physical assessment. In this discussion, briefly introduce yourself to your peers and instructor by describing where you are (or have been) practicing and for how many […]

Overview The short paper reflects the compilation and analysis of data collected during the patient volunteer health history interview. The paper is private between the student and instructor. Within the paper, you will have the opportunity to discuss interview techniques and strategies that were utilized in the patient interview to facilitate therapeutic communication with a patient. You will also provide […]