Foundational Concepts and Applications
Foundational concepts and applications course is crucial to a master’s prepared nurse. The course entails leadership skills that empower nurses to advocate for change in their community and the healthcare system. I envision myself as a leader and will use the learned skills in my leadership. I learned that nurses must be part of the decision-making processes that affect them. As a leader, I will create avenues for nurses to table the challenges they experience. The presence of more nursing leaders will ensure the implementation of all drafted policies.
The course also emphasizes the importance of evidence-based medicine. As a leader, I will ensure that nurses and student nurses are updated on evidence-based practice through training and continuous medical education. Nurses must understand the importance of evidence-based practice in improving patient outcomes and ensuring the quality of nursing care (Tenny & Varacallo, 2021). I learned reliable sources to research up-to-date practices. The master’s degree highlights patient-centered care and holistic treatment. I learned that treating only a patient’s physical symptoms is not beneficial. Health in an individual must include mental wellness. Before this course, I had overlooked the importance of individualized care, especially in frequently encountered diseases. In the future, I will treat patients holistically as individuals.
Notably, I have gained information and lessons that I will incorporate into my future nursing practice. I plan to actively engage in leadership and decision-making roles in advocating for change in healthcare and nursing practice. A master’s degree is precious to my professional growth (Denisco & Barker, 2019). I will succeed in this program by relating my professional experience to education and translating the lessons learned into my practice.
References
Denisco, S.M. & Barker, A. M. (2019). Advanced practice nursing: Essential knowledge for the profession (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning
Tenny, S., & Varacallo, M. (2021). Evidence-Based Medicine. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470182/
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Question
Thinking back over this course, what were the three most important or most interesting things you learned?
Foundational Concepts and Applications
How do you envision using the information you learned in your future nursing practice? What steps will you take to ensure your success in the master’s program?
