How have you evolved as a nurse throughout the course of your studies?  Were there any unexpected gains?  Did you achieve all that you hoped you would when you began the program?

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This week, reflect on all that you have accomplished in this course and throughout your program.  Consider the following items for this week’s discussion, and discuss a minimum of two.  You are welcome, and encouraged, to discuss as many as you like.

  • Do you think you will use the ePortfolio you created as a career tool or for other purposes? How can the ePortfolio support the professional goals you set?
  • How have you evolved as a nurse throughout the course of your studies?  Were there any unexpected gains?  Did you achieve all that you hoped you would when you began the program?
  • What challenges did you overcome during your studies? How did you rise above them?
  • Will your professional role with your colleagues, formal or informal, change now that you have furthered your education and gained new insights into the profession? Explain.
  • Recall one of your most memorable and/or most challenging courses or assignments or academic experiences. Describe how this experience impacted you professionally and/or personally.
  • What recommendations would you have for other RNs coming into the program? What tips or words of advice would you offer?

How will increasing your level of education affect how you compete in the current job market?

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In a reflection of 450-600 words, explain how you see yourself fitting into the following IOM Future of Nursing recommendations:

  1. Recommendation 4: Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020.
  2. Recommendation 5: Double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020.
  3. Recommendation 6: Ensure that nurses engage in lifelong learning.

Identify your options in the job market based on your educational level.

  1. How will increasing your level of education affect how you compete in the current job market?
  2. How will increasing your level of education affect your role in the future of nursing?

While APA format 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.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Discuss the RN responsibilities and a key take-away learned from the Blackman presentation. What are your thoughts related to critical thinking, transparency, and courage? 

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Discuss the RN responsibilities and a key take-away learned from the Blackman presentation. What are your thoughts related to critical thinking, transparency, and courage?

http://qsen.org/publications/videos/the-lewis-blackman-story/ (You need to watch this video to answer the question).