Directions:

Course Reflection

As you reflect on this course, answer the following questions in your discussion.

Describe how you achieved each of the course competencies.

Initial Post

Provide at least one example of new knowledge gained related to each competency and explain how this new knowledge will impact your nursing practice.

Competencies:

1. Integrate leadership and management principles and attributes in nursing practice.
2. Use evidence-based practice to guide clinical reasoning and clinical judgement as a basis for nursing decision making.
3. Collaborate in healthcare delivery systems settings for improved patient outcomes.
4. Demonstrate principles of professional identity and professionalism for the nurse within the context of regulatory and practice standards.
5. Analyze agencies that influence the provision of nursing care in the healthcare system.
6. Formulate decisions based on the legal and ethical underpinnings that improve healthcare.

Note:

• “Expand on your peer’s ideas” needs more than 1 – 2 sentences for an acceptable reply.
• Refer to a website or article, be sure to cite it in APA format. This prevents plagiarism and allows your fellow students to review the cites and increase the class knowledge base.

Please make your initial post by midweek, and respond to at least one other student’s post by the end of the week. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.