The were six major objectives in this course including explaining the dynamics of history that have formed the current image and affected the role of professional nursing, learning and addressing the challenges impacting healthcare delivery processes, legal and ethical issues related to healthcare and the role of professional nurse, assessment of quality of healthcare, adapting nursing practice in response to economic, social, and demographic forces, and identification of strategies that promote the socialization of the nurse into professional role. These course objectives as listed in the syllabus have been met by attending all classes, doing all homework assignments, and participating in class discussions. I have also found additional resources outside of class to supplement the information covered in class. In addition, I have applied the concepts learned in this course to my clinical practice. Overall, I feel that I have gained a solid understanding of nursing care.
The material in the course has definitely changed my professional nursing practice. I am now much more aware of the importance of evidence-based practice and how to critically evaluate research. In addition, I now understand ethical and legal practices in nursing, ways of accessing the quality of healthcare, and the overall role of professional nursing. I feel that I am able to provide better patient care as a result. Overall, I would say that the course has had a positive impact on my professional nursing practice.
There are many ethical and legal issues facing healthcare today. One challenge is providing quality healthcare while also respecting patients’ rights. Another challenge is ensuring that everyone has access to affordable healthcare (Maher et al., 2019). Additionally, there are issues related to end-of-life care, reproductive rights, and mental health. One way to assess the quality of healthcare is to look at indicators such as life expectancy, infant mortality rate, and rate of immunizations. Also important to consider are factors like access to medical care, patient satisfaction rates, and rates of preventable hospitalizations. By looking at these factors, we can get a sense of how well a healthcare system is performing overall.
The field of nursing is always evolving, and new issues and trends are constantly emerging. As a nurse, it is important to stay up-to-date on these developments in order to best provide care for patients. Keeping abreast of current nursing Issues and trends can also help me identify potential areas of practice improvement or personal development. There are a number of ways that nursing students can learn about new issues and trends in nursing. Professional journals and online nursing forums are great sources of information. One can also attend conferences or seminars on nursing topics of interest. networking with other nurses is another excellent way to stay informed about current issues in the profession. By staying knowledgeable about the latest trends in nursing, nurses and other healthcare professionals will be better able to provide quality care to patients.
Reference
Maher, N. A., Senders, J. T., Hulsbergen, A. F., Lamba, N., Parker, M., Onnela, J. P., … & Broekman, M. L. (2019). Passive data collection and use in healthcare: A systematic review of ethical issues. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 129, 242-247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2019.06.015
Module 8 Discussion
How have you met the course objectives listed in the syllabus? Has the material in the course changed your professional practice? How might learning about issues and trends in nursing influence your professional practice?
