personal growth

Date
Topic
Objective
Reading
Assignment

8/26
Historical Development
Of Nursing, Professional Nursing, Socialization, Trends In Nursing, Career Development
Objective: 1,2,9,10
Chapters.
1,2,3
24,25
Pre-class = Complete reading. Review the IOM report on the Future of Nursing: www.thefutureofnursing.org
Find the JUSON Philosophy.
Post-class = Conduct interview and begin work on Personal Career Development Paper –due 9/14 mn
Personal Philosophy of Nursing Paper – begin research. Paper due 9/21 mn
Personal Career Development Paper – begin research. Paper due 9/7 mn
Orient to Blackboard – Go to “Discussion”

1. Respond with results of at least three of your interviews with co-workers and their educational activities. What did you learn from them? Post by mn 8/31

2. Relate what professional nursing organization you are involved with and why – what are the benefits? If you do not belong to a professional nursing organization, research one and describe the membership and benefits. Post by 8/31 mn

9/2
Roles of Professional Nursing, Nursing Theories and Frameworks, Objectives: 2,3,5
Chapters. 6,9,10, 12
Blackboard class: Continue working on papers due, complete readings, study for exam # 1, review slides, post discussion questions

Discussion Board:

1. Choose a Nursing Theory which best describes your practice. State rational for your choice. Post by mn 9/6. React to at least 4 of your peers’ post. Post by 9/8 mn.

2. Describe a Professional Nursing Role that has changed over the years. Give details to support your choice with evidence. If you feel none have changes, then state your case with supporting evidence. Post by 9/8 mn.

3. Describe a Professional Nursing Role that maybe in danger in the future either by expanding or decreasing in scope. Provide supporting evidence for your choice. Post by 9/6 mn. React to at three of your peers’ posts by mn 9/8.

4. Describe how your values, beliefs, and work experience