NR393 All Weeks Discussions Latest 2020 JULY

NR393 Nursing History

Week 1 Discussion

Reflection on Leadership and Provision of Care

Purpose:

The purpose of this reflection is for learners to reflect on current practice and the impact that nursing history has on their leadership and/or provision of care.

Course Outcomes:

This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO1: Describe persons and events in nursing history from the early years through the 19th century related to leadership and provision of care. (PO2)

Directions:

Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed.

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection.

Reflection Question

Reflect on your current practice. How does nursing history impact your leadership and/or care provision? Please include specific nursing history persons or events in your reflection.

NR393 Nursing History

Week 2 Discussion

Nightingale Information New to You

Purpose:

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to describe Nightingale information new to them related to leadership and/or provision of care.

Course Outcomes:

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO1: Describe persons and events in nursing history from the early years through the 19th century related to leadership and provision of care. (PO2)

Directions:

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion

The basic story of Florence Nightingale is familiar to most nurses. This week we learned more about Nightingale's life and work. Select one area of Nightingale's leadership that was new to you and tell us how this changed your understanding of this important woman and her contributions to nursing.

NR393 Nursing History

Week 3 Discussion

Reflection on Careful Nursing

Purpose:

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to apply lessons from careful nursing to the original time period and to today's practice.

Course Outcomes:

This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today's professional nursing practice. (PO4)

Directions:

Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed.

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection.

Reflection Question

Catherine McAuley's philosophy of careful nursing was applicable in pre-Nightingale times and is still applicable today. Select one of the 10 key concepts of careful nursing. Reflect on how that concept might have been applied in McAuley's time and how it is applied in your professional nursing practice today.

NR393 Nursing History

Week 4 Discussion

Impact of 19th Century Nurses

Purpose:

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to explore the contributions of one 19th century nurse related to leadership and/or provision of care.

Course Outcomes:

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO1: Describe persons and events in nursing history from the early years through the 19th century related to leadership and provision of care. (PO2)

Directions:

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion

Important nurses of the 19th century are often overshadowed by Nightingale's prominence. Select one 19th century nurse other than Nightingale and describe this person's contributions to leadership and/or nursing care. We look forward to reading about the nurse you select!

NR393 Nursing History

Week 5 Discussion

Evidence-Based Practice Changes

Purpose:

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to examine one area in the 20th century where evidence has changed practice.

Course Outcomes:

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO3: Identify persons and events in nursing history impacting evidence-based practice from the 20th century and 21st century. (PO8)

Directions:

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion

The evidence to guide nursing practice has changed greatly during the 20th century. Select one area where evidence in nursing care changed during the 20th century and tell us about it.

NR393 Nursing History

Week 6 Discussion

Reflection on 19th and 20th Century Nursing

Purpose:

The purpose of this reflection is for learners to reflect on 19th and/or 20th century nurses and events and how one of these will best guide the student's current practice.

Course Outcomes:

This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today's professional nursing practice. (PO4)

Directions:

Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed.

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection.

Discussion

Reflect on 19th and 20th century nurses and events discussed this week. Which nurse or event from that time period will best guide your current professional nursing practice? Why?

NR393 Nursing History

Week 7 Discussion

Impact in the 21st Century

Purpose:

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to consider one 21st century person or event significantly impacted nursing and healthcare.

Course Outcomes:

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO3: Identify persons and events in nursing history impacting evidence-based practice from the 20th century and 21st century. (PO8)

Directions:

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion

Select one person or event in 21st century nursing that had the greatest impact on evidence in professional nursing practice. Explain your choice and the impact on healthcare.

NR393 Nursing History

Week 8 Discussion

From the Past to the Future

Purpose:

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to analyze lessons from the past that apply to the future.

Course Outcomes:

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO4: Analyze the impact of nursing history on professional nursing roles today and in the future. (PO7)

Directions:

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion

What lessons from history have we learned as a profession that will take us into the next century? What can we do to help this happen? What should we avoid?