AACN Bsn Essentials And Your Future Practice

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AACN BSN Essentials and Your Future Practice (graded) Select one of the AACN BSN Essentials and elaborate on its meaning and importance in your own future professional nursing practice. In your post intended to clearly and thoroughly address the topic of this TD, be sure to: Identify the AACN BSN Essential that you have selected by name and number. Clearly and thoroughly explain why you selected this Essential. Clearly and thoroughly explain how this Essential will be used in your future professional nursing career. For your response to a classmate to further develop that person’s ideas, select at least one classmate who has written about a different AACN BSN Essential than the one that you selected.

NOTE: Week 8 Discussion closes on Wednesday of Week 8. All Week 8 posts are due by Wednesday. Any posts submitted after Wednesday of Week 8 will not count towards your grade. Hood, L. J. (2014). Leddy & Pepper's conceptual bases of professional nursing (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Chapter 7: page 171 Chapter 22: pp. 568–574 Chapter 23: pp. 600–607 Other Required Readings (located in Webliography): Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies: Review AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education: Review

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The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) BSN Essentials serve as a foundational framework guiding the education of baccalaureate nursing students, emphasizing core competencies necessary for professional nursing practice in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. For this discussion, I have selected Essential VIII: Professionalism and Professional Values (AACN, 2008, Essential VIII) because it embodies the ethical and professional standards critical to effective nursing practice and is fundamental to ensuring quality patient care, accountability, and lifelong learning in my future career.

Essential VIII revolves around the development of professional identity, adherence to ethical principles, and commitment to lifelong learning. It underscores the importance of nurses embodying integrity, accountability, and advocacy within their roles. I selected this essential because professionalism is not only a core value but also a crucial determinant of trustworthiness and credibility in healthcare. Building a professional identity rooted in ethical practice enhances patient safety, promotes collaborative teamwork, and fosters trust among patients and colleagues. In my future practice, I will use this essential to guide my interactions with patients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring that my actions uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct.

Moreover, Essential VIII emphasizes the importance of ongoing professional development and the pursuit of lifelong learning. As the healthcare environment continues to evolve with technological advancements and changing patient needs, maintaining competence requires continuous education and self-improvement. I plan to leverage this essential by engaging in clinical seminars, certifications, and reflective practice to stay current with evidence-based practices and technological innovations. This commitment will enable me to deliver safe, high-quality care and adapt to emerging healthcare challenges effectively.

Furthermore, professionalism encompasses advocating for patients' rights and well-being, which is fundamental to holistic nursing care. By embodying professionalism and ethical standards, I can serve as an effective advocate, ensuring that patients' dignity and preferences are prioritized in care planning and execution. This aligns with the broader goals of the AACN Essentials, which aim to prepare nurses capable of influencing healthcare policy and practice positively.

In conclusion, Essential VIII plays a pivotal role in shaping a nurse’s career by fostering professionalism, ethical integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Its principles will serve as guiding values in my future practice, enabling me to provide compassionate, competent, and ethically sound care. By integrating these core values into my daily practice, I will contribute to building trust in the nursing profession and improving patient outcomes while continually advancing my professional capabilities.

References

  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2008). The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/Baccalaureate-Essentials.pdf
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