DNP-815A Topic 8 Reflective Journal

DNP-815A Topic 8 Reflective Journal

This course has effectively covered the essential and competency of enabling the learners to actively engage in the policies formulated around various health care practices.  As a DNP learner I will be able to assess the impact of the Christian world views, middle range theories , science based theories ,ethical theories , and psychosocial theories and their influences in nursing inquiry .Through the course, it is easy for me and other DNP learners to pinpoint the specific challenges within health care delivery systems.. Turale & Kunaviktikul (2019) echo the need for nurses to be more involved in advocacy, leadership, and policymaking hence showing the importance of the course. After completing the course, I as a learner will be able to conduct a critical analysis of healthcare policies, mission ,visions of organizations and healthcare facilities to advocate for improvement in the nursing profession and social justice.

Another core mission essential and competencies I learned in this course is on   how to advance in the levels of systems thinking and clinical judgment for the DNP learner. As a learner I have also developed better ways of delivering evidence-based care in the healthcare setting through the course in the use of various change models and nursing models to promote patient health . In the domain of nurses, research has found application of these theories to promote interprofessional collaboration, improve patient-nurse relationships, and greater patient empowerment (and advocacy) in decision-making processes (Eklund et al., 2019. Therefore, by meeting this particular essential, the course effectively added value to my experience as a DNP learner.

Conclusion

This course   has been highly critical in enhancing my experience and knowledge of as a learner as I strive to become better healthcare provider. A number of resources have been explored during the course, and they have also added value to my experiences. The myriad activities and projects undertaken in the course are all important in ensuring that I as a scholar achieve the expected learning competencies.

References

Eklund, J. H., Holmström, I. K., Kumlin, T., Kaminsky, E., Skoglund, K., Höglander, J., … & Meranius, M. S. (2019). “Same same or different?” A review of reviews of person-centered and patient-centered care. Patient Education and Counseling, 102(1), 3-11.

Sfantou, D., Laliotis, A., Patelarou, A., Sifaki- Pistolla, D., Matalliotakis, M., & Patelarou, E. (2017). Importance of leadership style towards quality of care measures in healthcare settings: A systematic review. Healthcare, 5(4), 73. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare5040073

Turale, S., & Kunaviktikul, W. (2019). The contribution of nurses to health policy and advocacy requires leaders to provide training and mentorship. International Nursing Review, 66(3), 302-