Nursing Wound Care
Reflection Essay: wound care nurse
Education has a substantial influence on the knowledge and proficiencies of nurses. Nurses with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees are better prepared to participate on today’s health care system. Being part of the BSN program growth my skills in critical thinking, health promotion, leadership, holistic care assessment of the adult and across the lifespan, and management. Every one of these classes provides me with the information required to advance on my clinical practice, and access to better job opportunity. According to the IOM, nurses with Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to manage the increasing complexity of both patients and the healthcare system("The future of nursing," 2010, para. 4)
My philosophy of nursing has been continually changing since I started the BSN program. Nursing mission is to serve our patients and communities with compassion, equality, excellence, partnership, and stewardship. Moreover, patient care must be Evidence base practice to ensure positive patients outcomes. Banner’s theory of professional growth introduce the concept that the expert nurses develop skills and understanding of patient care over time through education and experience (Journal of Nursing, 1982, p. 30). The Cooperative Work Experience course allowed me to reflect on my daily patient care. Before taking this course, I will start my day by getting bedside report and then provide care for my patient. This course has taught me to start my day with a set personal, professional goal, and to end it analyzing my accomplishments and failures. These goals include evidence practice, professionalism, and team dynamics.
Evidence-Based Practice My goal for Evidence-based Practice was to identify and maximize wound treatment for two patients in the Intense Care Unit. I will document in this final report patient information, a standardized wound assessment process and
Education has a substantial influence on the knowledge and proficiencies of nurses. Nurses with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees are better prepared to participate on today’s health care system. Being part of the BSN program growth my skills in critical thinking, health promotion, leadership, holistic care assessment of the adult and across the lifespan, and management. Every one of these classes provides me with the information required to advance on my clinical practice, and access to better job opportunity. According to the IOM, nurses with Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to manage the increasing complexity of both patients and the healthcare system("The future of nursing," 2010, para. 4)
My philosophy of nursing has been continually changing since I started the BSN program. Nursing mission is to serve our patients and communities with compassion, equality, excellence, partnership, and stewardship. Moreover, patient care must be Evidence base practice to ensure positive patients outcomes. Banner’s theory of professional growth introduce the concept that the expert nurses develop skills and understanding of patient care over time through education and experience (Journal of Nursing, 1982, p. 30). The Cooperative Work Experience course allowed me to reflect on my daily patient care. Before taking this course, I will start my day by getting bedside report and then provide care for my patient. This course has taught me to start my day with a set personal, professional goal, and to end it analyzing my accomplishments and failures. These goals include evidence practice, professionalism, and team dynamics.
Evidence-Based Practice My goal for Evidence-based Practice was to identify and maximize wound treatment for two patients in the Intense Care Unit. I will document in this final report patient information, a standardized wound assessment process and
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