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BSN405 Reflective Practice, Issues, and Trends Module 1 Discussion DQ1 Reflection is a process used in nursing practice and involves noticing, interpreting, and responding (Tanner, 2006, p. 208). Discuss strategies you could use to share this process with others in your area of nursing practice using Tanner’s model as a guide. For example, discuss a situation where you noticed, interpreted, and responded, and then reflect upon the situation based on its context and your background in nursing, and how both contributed to the clinical judgment that you made.DQ2 Nursing is a professional practice that often encounters challenges or barriers.  Choose a professional organization and discuss how belonging would benefit the profession and you as a professional.  Share at least one additional strategy that would aid nursing in being seen as a true profession. BSN405 Reflective Practice, Issues, and TrendsModule 2 Discussion The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses and the International Council of Nursing Code of Ethics define professional ethics and their importance in the healthcare environment.  What are the common themes seen in the two codes, as they relate to your nursing practice?Share a situation or example from personal experience or professional practice where you were uncomfortable because someone else’s belief system conflicted with your own.  How did you react?  Would you respond differently today? Attach or insert a Microsoft Word clipart caricature, picture, or photo into your discussion that illustrates the conflicting belief systems and explain why you chose the particular exemplar.Use the ANA Code of Ethics to guide your discussion.Support your discussion and opinions with facts, relevant examples from your nursing practice, and at least two citations from the readings or peer-reviewed professional nursing literature. Include a minimum of two references besides the ANA Code of Ethics. BSN405 Reflective Practice, Issues, and TrendsModule 3 Discussion DQ1 View the video “What Happened to Josie”? Referencing the National Patient Safety Goals, how would you prevent a similar scenario from occurring in your workplace? How might you document a family member’s concerns related to patient safety?DQ2 What National Patient Safety Goals or steps to develop a culture of patient safety and improved quality have been implemented in your workplace? Who has led these patient safety initiatives? Who collects the data and what have the results shown?DQ3 Choose a nursing policy/procedure that is commonly performed on your nursing unit (central line dressing change, hand washing, obtaining a lab specimen, pain management, would care, etc.)  Locate the procedure and discuss the following: How difficult was it to find the procedure? Did the nurses on the unit know where to find the written policy/procedure? Is the procedure based on current evidence? Does the policy or procedure support a culture of patient safety and improved quality? Why or Why not? BSN405 Reflective Practice, Issues, and Trends Module 4 Discussion Review your state Board of Nursing’s Scope of Practice and the Principles of Delegation as outlined by the Joint Statement on Delegation.  Describe how you have incorporated principles of delegation in your personal nursing practice. Does your facility/organization employ these principles? Include relevant examples. What could you, as a nurse leader, do to assure delegation is used effectively, safely, and ethically following legal precepts? BSN405 Reflective Practice, Issues, and Trends Module 5 Discussion DQ1 Nursing shortages contribute to overwork, fatigue, and errors. Discuss how the work environment may be better structured to support the health and well-being of nurses and support their professional rights. Contemplate your nursing career and draw upon your personal experiences; include appropriate examples in the discussion. Include at least two citations from peer-reviewed professional nursing literature and/or required reading.DQ2 Reflect on times when you encountered a difficult or “red flag” situation with respect to safe staffing. What was your reaction and why? (feelings)? What did you do? (behavior)What could you have done differently? Would legislation (e.g., mandatory staffing ratios) have helped? What steps were taken, if any to prevent the same scenario from reoccurring in the future? Include at least two citations from peer-reviewed professional nursing literature and/or required reading.    BSN405 Reflective Practice, Issues, and Trends Module 6 Discussion Referencing one of the approved Data Element Sets discuss: Why are nursing terminologies that are consistent and standardized, necessary for care in today’s environment? Provide an example from your practice of how standardized nursing language improved communication, patient care, safety, adherence to standards of care, or assisted in the evaluation of nursing care outcomes. BSN405 Reflective Practice, Issues, and Trends Module 7 Discussion DQ1 Students with a last name A-M answer discussion forum question one and reply to peers in discussion question two. Students with a last name N-Z answer discussion forum question two and reply to peers in discussion forum question one. Question One There are many options for nurses who wish to expand their practice. Education is the key. Choose an advanced practice nursing role that you would aspire to: Describe the role Describe the education necessary to achieve it Detail how you could attain this role within the next five years. Include at least two citations from peer-reviewed professional nursing literature or resources.DQ2 Students with a last name A-M answer discussion forum question one and reply to peers in discussion question two. Students with a last name N-Z answer discussion forum question two and reply to peers in discussion forum question one. Question Two The 2010 Institute of Medicine Report, the Future of Nursing, suggests that nurses need to be more fully utilized in various healthcare settings, take leadership in health policy, promote health equity, and be more educated. What are your views related to these position statements? Include at least two citations from peer-reviewed professional nursing literature or resources.    BSN405 Reflective Practice, Issues, and Trends Module 8 Discussion How can additional education (BSN, MSN, PhD or DNP) aid nurses in being seen as true professionals?  Include your opinion related to entry level competencies for registered nurses. Purchase this Tutorial. https://aptitudenursingpapers.com/