In a 4-5 page reflection paper, assess your nursing career through “appreciative inquiry” (Billings & Kowalski, 2008).
Drawing on your own life stories and experiences, what does a nursing career meant to you?
How does your nursing practice parallel the ANA (2015) Code of Ethics? List 4 specific examples from the Code of Ethics.
Why is consistent and standardized nursing language necessary for care in today’s healthcare environment and how does it relate to the Code of Ethics?
What motivates you to remain in the nursing profession? Give an example through a personal story and what you learned that motivates you as a registered nurse.
Develop 3 short-term and 3 long-term goals that emphasize your unique strengths.
How will a BSN degree impact your short-term and long-term goals?
Be creative and talk about your personal journey as a nurse. Include a personal nursing philosophy in the reflection.
Readings & Resources
Chapter 7 – Ethics: Basic Concepts for Professional Nursing Practice in Black, B. P. (2019). Professional nursing: Concepts & challenges.
American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
Winland-Brown, J., Lachman, V. D., & Swanson, E. O. (2015). The new “code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements” (2015): Practical clinical application, part I. MEDSURG Nursing, 24(4), 268–271.
Billings, D., & Kowalski, K. (2008). Appreciative inquiry. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 39(3), 104.
The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses
Moore, C. (2019). What is appreciative inquiry? (definition, examples, & model).
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