According to Hundt (2020), there is renewed attention on Florence Nightingale in the Year of the Nurse. Nightingale’s 19th century observations that natural light and a view of nature improve hospitalized patients’ recovery has been validated in randomized-controlled trials. Currently, there are interdisciplinary teams that include nurses and architects, that design optimal healing environments with a focus on patient-centered care.
Delivering the kind of care that Florence Nightingale practiced hinges on nurses fully utilizing their education and training and on their taking the lead to improve health care safety and quality and patient outcomes (National Academy of Medicine [NAM], 2020). Think about how you incorporate science into your everyday practice. Right now, for example, you may use your understanding of pharmacotherapy when safely administering medications. In the future, do you see yourself applying your research expertise by collecting or using clinical data to improve patient outcomes at your place of work or in the larger community?
Reference
Hundt, B. (2020). Reflections on Nightingale in the year of the nurse. American Nurse Journal. https://www.myamericannurse.com/reflections-on-nightingale-in-the-year-of-the-nurse/
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To prepare
- Review the articles and media from this week’s Learning Resources.
- Review the Week 4 Discussion Rubric.
- Review the Writing Resources tab in the Start Here module.
By Day 3
Post a 3-paragraph response (of at least 350 words) to the following:
According to Ma, Shang, & Bott (2015), it is critical that contemporary nurses have strong leadership and collaboration skills to improve health care. Reflect on and describe the expertise that you expect to acquire with your education at Walden. Envision yourself taking the lead to improve patient quality and safety in your practice setting and describe what that might look like. Describe the knowledge and skills needed to achieve your professional goals.
Be sure to use evidenceLinks to an external site. from the readings and include in-text citationsLinks to an external site.. Utilize essay-levelLinks to an external site. writing practice and skills, including the use of transitional materialLinks to an external site. and organizational framesLinks to an external site.. Use the writing resources and the Week 4 Discussion Rubric to develop your post.
By Day 7
Read two or more of your colleagues’ postings from the Discussion question.
Respond with a comment that asks for clarification, provides support for, or contributes additional information to two or more of your colleagues.
Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting and continue the Discussion for the remainder of the week. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your classmates made.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
- Ma, C., Shang, J., & Bott, M. J. (2015). Linking unit collaboration and nursing leadership to nurse outcomes and quality of care. Journal of Nursing AdministrationLinks to an external site., 45(9), 435–442. http://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000229
- Salmond, S. & Echevarria, M. (2017). Healthcare transformation and changing roles for nursingLinks to an external site.. Orthopedic Nursing, 36(1), 12–25. http://doi.org/10.1097/NOR.0000000000000308
- Mundle, W., Howell-Belle, C., & Jeffs, L. (2020). Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection: A multi-pronged collaborative approach. Journal of Nursing Care QualityLinks to an external site., 35(1), p. 83087. http://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000418
- Hundt, B. (2020). Reflections on Nightingale in the year of the nurse. American Nurse JournalLinks to an external site.. https://www.myamericannurse.com/reflections-on-nightingale-in-the-year-of-the-nurse/
- Document: Discussion Post Tips: Weeks 4–6 Download Discussion Post Tips: Weeks 4–6(PDF)
Required Media
- Walden University, LLC. (2020d). Section 4: Connection and engagementLinks to an external site.[Video]. In Online student roundtable discussion. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Writing Resources
Access the Writing Resources page in the Start Here module for assistance with writing, referencing, and other scholarly tasks.
