Windshield Survey Reflection This paper is a depiction of my windshield survey completed on February 26, 2012 in Mesa, AZ; specifically the community dubbed ‘a street named desire’, it reveals my understanding while conducting this survey. Reflection Prior to beginning this assignment, I realized I must first learn the purpose of a windshield survey, and how it is carried out. I learned to look at my surroundings differently. "Assignment Workshop portfolio Rubric and Nursing Objectives" (n.d.)
Reflection Paper One Advanced practice nursing (APN) can be loosely defined as an area of nursing in which nurses are required to practice at an advanced level in a specific area of interest. APN extends the boundaries of nursing’s scope of practice and contributes to nursing knowledge, and the development of the profession (Canadian Nurses Association, 2008). In order to become an APN, the nurse must obtain a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited university in an area of concentration
is a reflection of the health experiences of its members (Kaakinen, Coehlo, Steele, Tabacco, & Harmon-Hanson, 2015). Family health nurses have a critical role in improving the health of the community by empowering families to lead a healthful life, as well as facilitating a family’s access to needed resources (Kaakinen et. al., 2015). The purpose of this paper is to discuss the varies roles of family health nurses in my community, as well as the assets their position provides our community. Huntington
Integrating Theory for Social Justice in Advanced Practice Nursing Across disciplines, theoretical frameworks guide everyday practice (De Chesnay & Anderson, 2016). Nursing, as a profession based on caring, has a calling to advocate for the betterment of humanity, but we cannot stand alone in this effort. Interdisciplinary efforts are key to ensuring forward progress toward social justice goals. This paper will include a discussion of several theoretical frameworks that are associated with social
Running head:EXAMINING PUBLIC POLICY AND CREATING Examining Public Policy and Creating Solutions for Improvement Rowe Western Governors University Examining Public Policy and Creating Solutions for Improvement Reflections on Public Policy The chosen public policy issue is the ongoing effort within nursing to advance the field through taking action. In this case, action takes four distinct activities: advocacy, policy, learning as a lifelong process
Examining Public Policy and Creating Solutions for Improvement Reflections on Public Policy The chosen public policy issue is the ongoing effort within nursing to advance the field through taking action. In this case, action takes four distinct activities: advocacy, policy, learning as a lifelong process and involvement in philanthropy. This action can be applied through community-based participatory research which is a research partnership seeking the involvement of all members of the community. Under
Nursing was not always seen as a profession, therefore it is important to explore what a profession is and its historical context related to nursing. Turkoski (1995) states that profession is a social construct that was determined by a male worldview; only men were allowed to have professions. Over time the concept of profession has moved beyond the gender divide and established a set of criteria that are non-gender specific. RNABC (as cited in Northrup et al, 2004) listed attributes that explained
According to Stanhope and Lancaster social justice refers to “providing humane care and social supports for the most disadvantage members of society” (Stanhope & Lancaster, p. 386, 2010). As a nurse in the community we can be advocates for those who are disadvantaged and “facilitate change in public policy to intervene and promote social justice…many of the determinants of health are beyond an individual’s control, the interventions needed are likewise what a single person can do. Nurses can be advocates
on the use of evidence based nursing within long term conditions (LTC), including personal reflection on how you have recently used evidence based practice in the care of a person with a long term condition. 1. Introduction. 2.1. This report discusses the significance of using evidence based nursing for the treatment and management of long term conditions. It focuses on how evidence based practice influences the patient care and includes personal reflection of caring for a person with
defines what a nurse is or does. Through nursing inquiry, nurses have been able to question and explore concepts that have helped them articulate what it means to be a nurse. The purpose of this paper is to explore these key concepts through a limited analysis-synthesis that have helped shape the profession of nursing. Nursing was not always seen as a profession, therefore it is important to explore what a profession is and its historical context related to nursing. Turkoski (1995) states that profession