nr447 AACN Essentials Self-Assessment And Patient-Centered Care (Graded)

Chamberlain College of Nursing NR447: RN Collaborative Healthcare

Essential II: Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety focuses on the leadership skills and decision-making necessary for the provision of high-quality nursing care and the coordination of healthcare teams. It also involves the oversight and accountability for care delivery in various settings.

Essential V: Healthcare Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments covers knowledge of healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments at the local, state, national, and global levels. It also involves understanding the impact of sociocultural, economic, legal, and political factors on healthcare delivery and practice, as well as the roles and responsibilities of regulatory agencies and their effect on patient care quality and the scope of practice for healthcare professionals.

Essential VI: Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes focuses on the use of interprofessional communication and collaboration skills to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. It also involves the incorporation of effective communication techniques and teambuilding strategies when working with interprofessional teams, as well as advocating for high-quality and safe patient care as a member of the interprofessional team.

Essential VIII: Professionalism and Professional Values covers the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct, as well as the promotion of the image of nursing through the modeling of values and the articulation of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the nursing profession. It also involves reflecting on one’s own beliefs and values in relation to professional practice, and advocating for the pursuit of practice excellence, lifelong learning, and professional engagement to foster professional growth and development.

Relationship between the AACN Essentials and your new-found knowledge about Patient Centered Care

a. The AACN Essentials are a set of guidelines that outline the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for nursing education and practice. These essentials include a focus on patient-centered care, which emphasizes the importance of respecting and addressing the unique needs, preferences, and values of each individual patient. This aligns with my new-found knowledge about patient-centered care, which also emphasizes the importance of individualized care and the need for healthcare providers to consider the whole person, rather than just their physical symptoms or diagnoses.

There may be opportunities for me to improve my understanding and application of patient-centered care in my practice. For example, I may need to continue to educate myself on how to effectively communicate with and involve patients in their own care, and how to advocate for their needs and preferences within the healthcare system. I may also need to work on developing my cultural competencies, so that I can better understand and address the unique needs and values of patients from different cultural backgrounds.

Reflect on your own beliefs and values as they relate to professional nursing practice

b. Reflecting on my own beliefs and values as they relate to professional nursing practice, I believe that it is important to always prioritize the well-being and autonomy of my patients. I believe that every patient has the right to receive high-quality care that is tailored to their unique needs and preferences, and that it is my responsibility as a nurse to advocate for and support them in achieving their health goals. I also value integrity, honesty, and transparency in my professional practice, and believe that it is important to always act with the highest level of ethical conduct.

Implications of professional nursing integrity and academic integrity

c. Professional nursing integrity is an important aspect of ethical nursing practice, and it involves acting with honesty, professionalism, and respect for the autonomy and dignity of patients. It also involves upholding the standards of the nursing profession and adhering to the ethical principles and guidelines set forth by professional nursing organizations.

Academic integrity is also an important aspect of professional nursing practice, as it involves honesty and fairness in academic endeavors. This includes accurately citing sources, avoiding plagiarism, and maintaining the confidentiality of patient information. Maintaining academic integrity is essential for ensuring the credibility and reliability of nursing research and education, and it is an important aspect of upholding the trust and confidence of the public in the nursing profession.

The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2008)