Bernasconi Group 1, Module 7 Discussion: Aha Moments and Nursing Role

This discussion post reflects on a nursing student's learning journey, highlighting three significant 'aha' moments. The first moment involved gaining insight into evidence-based practices and incorporating a problem-solving approach for effective healthcare delivery. The second moment focused on updating nursing management skills, understanding treatment effectiveness, and applying leadership. The third moment emphasized the importance of community health nursing and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations through evidence-based, ethical practices. The post further explores the evolving role of a professional nurse in light of technological advancements, emphasizing assessment, information sharing, and the integration of spiritual and cultural beliefs to improve patient outcomes. The student agrees with the importance of individualized care and acknowledging the various roles played by the professional nurse and the need for lifelong learning and the incorporation of evidence-based practices in healthcare delivery.

3 “aha’s” moments
The first “aha” moment for me in my progression of the nursing program has been gaining
insight regarding evidence based practices which helped me to incorporate a problem solving
approach in my practices. This has helped me to apply best practices in making decisions for
delivery of effective Health Services and providing care to the individual patients as suggested
by LoBiondo-Wood & Haber (2017).
The second moment has been updating my knowledge and skills related to nursing management.
It has helped me in understanding the risk and effectiveness of the related treatments and the
leadership and management skills that can be applied effectively to delegate tasks and maintain
discipline in the concerned department I am working.
The third moment has been better understanding of importance of community health nursing
specifically involving the vulnerable population. I was able to analyze the need for improving the
health outcomes at population level and understand the essence of evidence based practices
which focus on ethics based practices while delivering care to vulnerable group.
Role of professional nurse
The role of professional nurse is constantly evolving which is intertwined with new
technological innovations in the field of Healthcare (Fernández-Feito et al. 2019, p.134). I
understand that assessment and monitoring of health outcomes related to patient and relying on
important information to other colleagues and care provider is an essential aspect of professional
nursing work ethics.
Spiritual and cultural aspect
The spiritual and cultural belief integration in my work practices emphasizes more on values and
preferences of patients while delivering care and involving conscientious approach to improve
the health outcomes.
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Initial responses
I agree with Slade Maldonado view regarding providing individualized care to the patient. It is
essential that the cultural and spiritual beliefs of individuals are taken into consideration while
delivering Healthcare and adopt the unbiased approach. I appreciate the fact there has been
acknowledgement in discussion made by Slade of the various roles played by the professional
nurse.
I agree to Brittany view regarding incorporating evidence based practices which is biting to the
nursing practices delivery of Health Services. Her views regarding professional nursing and
focusing on the need of lifelong learning in order to update the knowledge and striving to
achieve better delivery of services as a nurse is enriching and logical for personal and
professional growth.
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References
LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2017). Nursing research-E-book: methods and critical
appraisal for evidence-based practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Fernández-Feito, A., Palmeiro-Longo, M. D. R., Hoyuelos, S. B., & García-Díaz, V. (2019).
How work setting and job experience affect professional nurses’ values. Nursing ethics, 26(1),
134-147.
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