Benchmark – Professional Capstone and Practicum Reflective Journal – Topic 10
Students are required to maintain weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to combine into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into current practice as it applies to the Professional Capstone and Practicum course.
In your journal, you will reflect on the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. The journal should address a variable combination of the following, depending on your specific practice immersion clinical experiences:
New Practice Approaches
Interprofessional Collaboration
Health Care Delivery and Clinical Systems
Ethical Considerations in Health Care
Practices of Culturally Sensitive Care and Ensuring the Integrity of Human Dignity in the Care of all Patients
Population Health Concerns and Health Disparities
The Role of Technology in Improving Health Care Outcomes
Health Policy
Leadership and Economic Models
Students will outline what they have discovered about their professional practice, personal strengths and weaknesses that surfaced, additional resources and abilities that could be introduced to a given situation to influence optimal outcomes, and finally, how the student met the competencies aligned to this course.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
RN to BSN
1.3: Understand and value the processes of critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and decision making.
2.6: Promote interprofessional collaborative communication with healthcare teams to provide safe and effective care.
3.2: Utilize patient care technology and information management systems.
4.2: Preserve the integrity and human dignity in the care of all patients.
5.5: Provide cul
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Benchmark – Professional Capstone and Practicum Reflective Journal – Topic 10
The Professional Capstone and Practicum course has been a life-changing experience by giving me a forum in which to consolidate my learnings and apply them to real-world problems in hospital administration and research. I want to show that I have mastered the course’s programmed skills via introspective analysis.
New Practice Approaches
The first few weeks of the training exposed me to new methods of practice that fundamentally altered my outlook on the care I provide to patients. The incorporation of telemedicine services into our hospital was very noteworthy. With this method, we are able to treat patients in underserved regions despite their location. By using analytical reasoning, I realized that telemedicine may help reduce healthcare inequalities and boost results, particularly in underserved areas (Bridges et al., 2011).
Inter-professional Collaboration
Additionally, the need for teamwork amongst different fields kept coming up throughout my clinical rotation. I discovered the value of good communication between nurses, doctors, and other healthcare workers throughout my time working in the field. Problems with teamwork arose, such as different perspectives on patient care. Because of these events, I have made it a point to work on improving my interpersonal abilities and develop an appreciation for the many viewpoints represented on the healthcare team.
The Health Care Delivery as well as Clinical Systems
My understanding of the complexities of healthcare delivery, as well as clinical systems, was much enhanced by this training. I was better able to optimize patient care as a result of my familiarity with these platforms. In addition, I learned that technology is essential for improving healthcare processes. EHRs have improved patient safety by streamlining data management and decreasing the likelihood of medical mistakes (Nandan & Scott, 2014).
Ethical Considerations in Health Care
Also, the profession of medicine always involves ethical dilemmas. I had to give serious thought to ethical dilemmas throughout the training. An application of beneficence, as well as autonomy, occurred recently when I had to make a choice concerning hospice care for a critically sick patient. After giving these situations more thought, I realized that my capacity for ethical thinking and decision-making had improved.
Practices of Culturally Sensitive Care, as well as Ensuring the Integrity of Human Dignity
During my clinical rotation, I learned the importance of cultural competence and respect for the individual in healthcare delivery. After working with a wide range of patients, I realized how crucial it is to consider each person’s cultural background while providing treatment. Via introspection, I realized that cultural competency not only leads to better health outcomes for patients but also strengthens the nurse-patient bond via increased trust and compassion (Bridges et al., 2011).
Population Health Concerns and Health Disparities
My understanding of health inequalities and issues affecting the general public also has expanded thanks to this training. After seeing the gaps in service provision and patient outcomes firsthand, I felt driven to fight for reform. I was able to improve my practice and have a positive impact on community health by taking a critical look at these problems.
The Role of Technology in Improving Health Care Outcomes
In my clinical rotation, I saw firsthand how important technology was in enhancing patient care. Patients are now able to play a more active part in their treatment because of telehealth systems and wearable health gadgets (Schuettner et al., 2015). As I thought about this, I was struck by the vast potential for technological advancement in preventative medicine and patient participation.
Health Policy
Practice in the healthcare industry is profoundly influenced by policy as well as regulation. The training reinforced for me the need for nurses to keep up with legislative developments and advocate for patient-focused policies. By aligning with the programming competencies, critical reflection led me to investigate potential avenues for advocating in healthcare policy (Nandan & Scott, 2014).
Leadership and Economic Models
The training also provided me with several opportunities to reflect on my leadership skills and identify areas in which I may improve. Recognizing the interplay between healthcare leadership and economic models, I investigated methods for guiding teams successfully within resource limitations. This introspection has helped me become a better leader and better understand the economy.
The Professional Capstone and Practicum course was an eye-opening experience that deepened my understanding of the healthcare industry as a whole. Ethical reasoning, critical thinking, interprofessional teamwork, technology use, culturally sensitive treatment, and advocating for healthcare policy reforms are just a few of the programming qualities I have displayed via critical reflection as part of this course.
Health Policy for Adaptation
The Infection Control and Prevention Program (ICPP) is an all-encompassing strategy for lowering the prevalence of illnesses acquired while receiving medical treatment (Dhar et al., 2021). This dedication includes a steadfast adherence to evidence-based methods, encouragement of interprofessional teamwork, and incorporation of infection prevention measures into our clinical infrastructure. The ICPP supports ethical standards by valuing patients’ autonomy, being sensitive to their cultural backgrounds, and working to eliminate health inequalities. Leadership assures the allocation of resources and enforcement, while technological advancements improve our capacity for keeping an eye on things. We reduce the potential for infection by strictly adhering to ICPP, leading to better health for all patients.
References
Bridges, D., Davidson, R. A., Soule Odegard, P., Maki, I. V., & Tomkowiak, J. (2011). Interprofessional collaboration: three best practice models of interprofessional education. Medical education online, 16(1), 6035. https://doi.org/10.3402/meo.v16i0.6035
Dhar, S., Sandhu, A. L., Valyko, A., Kaye, K. S., & Washer, L. (2021). Strategies for effective infection prevention programs: structures, processes, and funding. Infectious Disease Clinics, 35(3), 531-551.
Nandan, M., & Scott, P. A. (2014). Interprofessional practice and education: Holistic approaches to complex health care challenges. Journal of Allied Health, 43(3), 150-156.
Schuettner, K. A., Van Sell, S. L., & Sheriff, S. (2015). Nursing administration degree as the foundation of practice for future nurse managers. Nurse Leader, 13(4), 86-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2014.12.004
Rubric Criteria
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New Practice Approaches
1 points
Criteria Description
New Practice Approaches
- Target
1 points
New practice approaches are present, complete, and incorporate additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.
- Acceptable
0.89 points
New practice approaches are present and complete. The submission provides the basic information required.
- Approaching
0.79 points
New practice approaches are present. Some minor details or elements are missing, but the omissions do not impede understanding.
- Insufficient
0.75 points
New practice approaches are present, but they are incomplete or otherwise lacking in required detail.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
New practice approaches are not present.
Interprofessional Collaboration (B)
1 points
Criteria Description
Interprofessional Collaboration (C2.6)
- Target
1 points
Interprofessional collaboration information is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.
- Acceptable
0.89 points
Interprofessional collaboration information is present and complete. The submission provides the basic information required.
- Approaching
0.79 points
Interprofessional collaboration information is present. Some minor details or elements are missing, but the omissions do not impede understanding.
- Insufficient
0.75 points
Interprofessional collaboration information is present, but it is incomplete or otherwise lacking in required detail.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Interprofessional collaboration information is not present.
Health Care Delivery and Clinical Systems
1 points
Criteria Description
Health Care Delivery and Clinical Systems
- Target
1 points
Health care delivery and clinical systems information is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.
- Acceptable
0.89 points
Health care delivery and clinical systems information is present and complete. The submission provides the basic information required.
- Approaching
0.79 points
Health care delivery and clinical systems information is present. Some minor details or elements are missing, but the omissions do not impede understanding.
- Insufficient
0.75 points
Health care delivery and clinical systems information is present, but it is incomplete or otherwise lacking in required detail.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Health care delivery and clinical systems information is not present.
Ethical Considerations In Health Care (B)
1 points
Criteria Description
Ethical Considerations In Health Care (C1.3)
- Target
1 points
Information regarding ethical considerations in health care is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.
- Acceptable
0.89 points
Information regarding ethical considerations in health care is present and complete. The submission provides the basic information required.
- Approaching
0.79 points
Information regarding ethical considerations in health care is present. Some minor details or elements are missing, but the omissions do not impede understanding.
- Insufficient
0.75 points
Information regarding ethical considerations in health care is present, but it is incomplete or otherwise lacking in required detail.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Information regarding ethical considerations in health care is not present.
Practices of Culturally Sensitive Care and Ensuring the Integrity of Human Dignity
1 points
Criteria Description
Practices of Culturally Sensitive Care and Ensuring the Integrity of Human Dignity in the Care of All Patients
- Target
1 points
Information regarding practices of culturally sensitive care and ensuring the integrity of human dignity in the care of all patients is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.
- Acceptable
0.89 points
Information regarding practices of culturally sensitive care and ensuring the integrity of human dignity in the care of all patients is present and complete. The submission provides the basic information required.
- Approaching
0.79 points
Information regarding practices of culturally sensitive care and ensuring the integrity of human dignity in the care of all patients is present. Some minor details or elements are missing, but the omissions do not impede understanding.
- Insufficient
0.75 points
Information regarding practices of culturally sensitive care and ensuring the integrity of human dignity in the care of all patients is present, but it is incomplete or otherwise lacking in required detail.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Information regarding practices of culturally sensitive care and ensuring the integrity of human dignity in the care of all patients is not present.
Population Health Concerns and Health Disparities (B)
1 points
Criteria Description
Population Health Concerns and Health Disparities (C4.2)
- Target
1 points
Information on population health concerns and health disparities is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.
- Acceptable
0.89 points
Information on population health concerns and health disparities is present and complete. The submission provides the basic information required.
- Approaching
0.79 points
Information on population health concerns and health disparities is present Some minor details or elements are missing, but the omissions do not impede understanding.
- Insufficient
0.75 points
Information on population health concerns and health disparities is present, but it is incomplete or otherwise lacking in required detail.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Information on population health concerns and health disparities is not present.
The Role of Technology In Improving Health Care Outcomes (B)
1 points
Criteria Description
The Role of Technology In Improving Health Care Outcomes (C3.2)
- Target
1 points
Information on the role of technology in improving health care outcomes is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.
- Acceptable
0.89 points
Information on the role of technology in improving health care outcomes is present and complete. The submission provides the basic information required.
- Approaching
0.79 points
Information on the role of technology in improving health care outcomes is present. Some minor details or elements are missing, but the omissions do not impede understanding.
- Insufficient
0.75 points
Information on the role of technology in improving health care outcomes is present, but it is incomplete or otherwise lacking in required detail.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Information on the role of technology in improving health care outcomes is not present.
Health Policy (B)
1 points
Criteria Description
Health Policy (C5.5)
- Target
1 points
Health policy information is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.
- Acceptable
0.89 points
Health policy information is present and complete. The submission provides the basic information required.
- Approaching
0.79 points
Health policy information is present. Some minor details or elements are missing, but the omissions do not impede understanding.
- Insufficient
0.75 points
Health policy information is present, but it is incomplete or otherwise lacking in required detail.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Health policy information is not present.
Leadership and Economic Models
1 points
Criteria Description
Leadership and Economic Models
- Target
1 points
Information on leadership and economic models is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.
- Acceptable
0.89 points
Information on leadership and economic models is present and complete. The submission provides the basic information required.
- Approaching
0.79 points
Information on leadership and economic models is present. Some minor details or elements are missing, but the omissions do not impede understanding.
- Insufficient
0.75 points
Information on leadership and economic models is present, but it is incomplete or otherwise lacking in required detail.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Information on leadership and economic models is not present.
Presentation
0.5 points
Criteria Description
Presentation
- Target
0.5 points
The work is well presented and includes all required elements. The overall appearance is neat and professional.
- Acceptable
0.45 points
The overall appearance is generally neat, with a few minor flaws or missing elements.
- Approaching
0.4 points
The overall appearance is general, and major elements are missing.
- Insufficient
0.38 points
The work is not neat and includes minor flaws or omissions of required elements.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
The piece is not neat or organized, and it does not include all required elements.
Mechanics of Writing
0.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
- Target
0.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
- Acceptable
0.45 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
- Approaching
0.4 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
- Insufficient
0.38 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.