My RN-BSN Program Journey

My RN-BSN Program Journey

My mother has always advised me that finding something you love doing and your life will always be fulfilling. Nursing is a profession that I love, and it is a field that allows you to learn continuously. The BSN program has allowed me to incorporate the learning objectives into the clinical environment. Even though I have been volunteering in many hospitals, my real nursing journey began with the BSN program. It is one thing to do your job as you have been instructed, and it’s another thing to understand the processes involved in the job and its physiological implications. My BSN journey has not been rosy all the way, and it has been filled with many disappointments and struggles. However, the journey has been fulfilling, and I have learned a lot of new nursing, which I consider very valuable.

The BSN program has prepared me to work in a multidisciplinary program and integrate my knowledge with clinical expertise. The curriculum has given me the skills and new knowledge to help me in the nursing field. I have gained problem-solving skills and critical thinking, which have allowed me to analyze and communicate data. The training has allowed me to gain knowledge to help me manage complex healthcare needs.

The pharmacology and pathophysiology courses have allowed me to build fundamental knowledge on the pathophysiology of diseases and pharmacology to improve the nursing management of disease, wellness, and health. I have learned new knowledge from evidence-based research and current clinical guidelines. The case studies provided during the BSN program involved physiology, pathophysiology, and pathology, which has allowed me to gain new knowledge on the rationale behind treatment decisions.

These assignments given in the program allowed me to address nursing from a community and population standpoint. These assignments have allowed me to learn about social determinants of health, healthcare ethics, policy advocacy, health education, leadership, and management.  The coursebook has taught me that nurses have a crucial role in healthcare management, and they can be involved in delegation, budgeting, and staffing of nursing employees (Marquis & Huston, 2020). The case studies have allowed me to learn about culturally sensitive care and how cultural awareness is essential in healthcare.

Evidence-based practice involves incorporating research evidence, patients’ preferences, and clinical expertise to solve healthcare problems and implement patient-centered care (Reid et al., 2017). EBP influences critical thinking and performance in the clinical environment, and EBP allows nurses to determine the best care practices. Including EBP in nursing gives nurses scientific research that will allow them to make well-founded clinical decisions. Nurses can be up to date with new medical protocols that can enhance patient care. By searching for evidence-based interventions that are patient-centered, nurses enhance patient outcomes and the quality of healthcare services. EBP allows nurses to evaluate the research to comprehend the effectiveness or risk of treatments or diagnostic procedures. Applying EBP allows nurses to incorporate patients into the care plan. Patient-centered care allows patients to voice their concerns, values, preferences and needs (Kuipers et al., 2019). Patients can thus take a proactive role in their healthcare.

Academic-service learning has been very critical in my BSN journey. It has allowed me to augment my nursing curriculum with community-based services. I have learned that nurses have so much impact to do at a community level. Nurses can provide volunteer services in the community, such as supplying relief food, educating the community, and helping during disasters. Academic service learning has allowed me to sharpen my nursing skills since I can apply what I learned at the BSN program to the community level.  This learning has improved my decision-making skills and developed critical thinking skills.

I plan to join the American Nurses Association in the future. This is an association for all nurses in the United States. As a member of this organization, I will network with other nurses in the field.  In addition, I will gain updated treatment guidelines that affect the nursing practice. Furthermore, this organization will help me to participate in policy advocacy since it is a group of many nurses, and hence, we can be able to influence policy at the national level. Furthermore, this organization offers scholarship opportunities to its members. I will be able to apply for these scholarship opportunities to help me advance my nursing career.

This journey has been an eye-opener for me. I never knew that nurses are so influential as healthcare professionals. By their sheer numbers alone, nurses can influence change in the healthcare delivery industry. I have learned that nurses are an essential team in the multidisciplinary, and their role extends beyond bedside care. I believe that the population should appreciate nurses. They do invaluable work to ensure that patients receive quality care. What this journey has taught me is that nursing is not an easy job. It is very demanding, and nurses work for many hours and longer shifts. I have learned that there are high turnover rates during my clinical rounds. I will thus look for positive coping strategies to ensure I do not get burnout from the long working hours.

In conclusion, my BSN program journey has been challenging and exciting. I have made new friends both professionally and personally. I have learned new skills and knowledge that will help me become a better nurse for my patients. I am doing what I love doing in life. That is nursing!!!

References

Kuipers, S. J., Cramm, J. M., & Nieboer, A. P. (2019). The importance of patient-centered care and Co-creation of care for satisfaction with care and physical and social well-being of patients with multi-morbidity in the primary care setting. BMC Health Services Research, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3818-y

Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. (2020). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (10th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Reid, J., Briggs, J., Carlisle, S., Scott, D., & Lewis, C. (2017). Enhancing utility and understanding of evidence-based practice through undergraduate nurse education. BMC Nursing, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-017-0251-1

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In a 3–5 page paper, describe your journey in the RN-BSN Program. Discuss sources of new knowledge gained, how knowledge of the evidence-based practice (EBP) influences performance and critical thinking in your work environment, the impact of Academic Service-Learning plans for professional or scholarly undertakings in the future, and lastly, highlight any influences or revelations on the journey.

My RN-BSN Program Journey

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Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing Theory and Application (10th edition)