Selected Nurse Information (ANSWERED)

QUESTION

Purpose:

The purpose of this course project is for learners to explore how living nurses are making nursing history, apply lessons from nursing history, and analyze the impact of this project on nursing history today.

Course Outcomes:

This course project enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today’s professional nursing practice. (PO4)
CO4: Analyze the impact of nursing history on professional nursing roles today and in the future. (PO7)

This part enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today’s professional nursing practice. (PO4)

Overview of NR393 Course Project:

There are three parts to the NR393 Course Project
1. Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information due end of Week 1
2. Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse due end of Week 3
3. Phase 3: Reflection Paper due end of Week 6
Carefully review the instructions, templates, and rubrics for each of the three parts as you begin this Course Project
Contact your instructor with questions

Due Date for Phase 1:

Submit by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 1.

Late Assignment Policy:

If the assignment is not submitted by due date, a late deduction will be applied. See rubric below.

Points Possible:

The entire project is worth 600 points. Course Project Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information is worth 150 points.

Directions for Phase 1:

Select one registered nurse that you know who is creating nursing history today to be the subject of this course project.
1. This RN must have at least 10 years of RN licensure.
2. The nurse could be a family member, friend, colleague, acquaintance, manager, former instructor, or other nurse who is creating, delivering, or influencing the practice of nursing in your area. Do not select a former or current patient.
3. Remember that all nurses are making nursing history today in their own ways, not just the nurses writing books or leading large health systems in innovative change.
Clearly explain to the selected nurse that statements made in the Phase 2 Conversation for this project will be recorded (audio, video, and/or written) and submitted to the instructor for scoring purposes. The interview is not intended for public access. The conversation will be about the Selected Nurse’s:
1. memories of nursing and nursing education;
2. contributions to nursing related to leadership, provision of care, and/or evidence-based practice; and
3. persons or events that have influenced the nurse’s professional practice.
Select a date, time, and location to conduct the Conversation with the selected nurse to be scheduled between Saturday of Week 2 or during Week 3.
1. NOTE: Do NOT conduct Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse until you receive feedback (in course Grades area for Phase 1 Selected Nurse Information) from your instructor about approval of the nurse you have selected.
View the Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information Tutorial (Links to an external site.)
Download and use the Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information Template (required) linked in the Templates section below
Submit Phase 1 assignment on required Phase 1 template via Canvas by due date.

ANSWER

Directions: Answer the following areas and questions below using details to address criteria/content. Review your rubric to ensure you answer each area.

Name, Credentials, Email, and Phone Number of Selected Nurse (25 points)

Name: Kara Turner

Credentials: MSN, RN, CPAN

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Years Selected Nurse Has Been an RN and practice areas (15 points)

How many years has your selected nurse been an RN?

She has worked as an RN for 15 years.

What areas of practice has this nurse worked?

Her area of practice is a community health nurse. She attends to patients with substance abuse and addiction problems.

How long have you known this RN and how did you meet? Include details for each answer. (25 points)

How long have you known your selected RN?

I have known Kara for five years now, and she has become my professional mentor.

How did you meet?

I met Kara when she came to our community to sensitize people on addiction and mental health issues. At the time, I was working with a local health organization that aimed to reduce the substance abuse problem in our community. The organization had collaborated with a local hospital, and Kara came in as their representative. We worked together to host the health promotion program and exchanged contacts. I kept in touch with Kara and offered to help whenever she had a meeting at the organization. She later became my mentor, and we have remained friends since then.

I Why did you select this RN? How do you think this RN is making history? Include details for each answer. (40 points)

Why did you select this RN?

I selected Kara because I admire her leadership skills and commitment. She made a significant impact on our community through creating awareness and education. Some community members joined a support group recommended by Kara, and she followed up on their progress to ensure they received the help they needed. The follow-up intrigued me and demonstrated Kara’s commitment and leadership.

How do you think your selected RN is making history?

Kara is making history through her community development work. In 2016, she was at the forefront of advocating for the construction of a recovery center to increase the community’s access to treatment. The Gratitude House residence, with a 10-men capacity, is now providing safe and affordable recovery services to men, thanks to the efforts of Kara and associates.

Date, time, and location of scheduled conversation (30 points)

Note: Date must be scheduled between Saturday of Week 2 or during Week 3.

Date of scheduled conversation: 14^th October, 2022

Time of scheduled conversation: 1200hrs- 2.P.M

Location of scheduled conversation:

Submission method planned for Week 3 Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse (15 points)

How do you plan to submit your Week 3 Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse? Select One: Audio recording, Audio video recording, OR typed on Week 3 Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse Template