Purpose of Assignment:
It is important for nurses to reflect on experiences and new knowledge gained in order to promote professional growth.
Course Competencies:
• Analyze the increased complexity of care among older adults.
• Compare care models for nursing practice specific to the older adult.
• Design plans for care specific to the older adult.
• Identify local, state, and national resources which facilitate safe and effective transitions of care for older adults.
• Incorporate professional values, attitudes, and expectations regarding ageism when caring for the older adult.
Resources:
• For assistance on creating a newsletter, read the Library Answer for: What is reflective writing and why is it important in nursing?
• Outline the importance of advocating for older adults in management of their care.
Transferable Skill:
• Information Literacy:
Discovering information reflectively, understanding how information is produced and valued, and using information to create new knowledge and participate ethically in communities of learning.
Instructions:
Reflect on your development as a nursing professional and address the following in a 1-2 page paper:
1. Describe how you achieved each of the course competencies and the transferable skill.
