Assessment Description:

Take a moment to reflect on your current program of study. Identify the knowledge and skills you believe you will gain that will apply to your career goals. How will you present these knowledge and skills to an employer?

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Solution to UNV-103: University Success - Topic 7 DQ 1.

SAMPLE 1

Hello class,

My passion has always been to create a positive impact through healthcare and as a step towards maximizing that impact, I chose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The aim is to expand my knowledge and skills in order to advance my career in healthcare and I believe the BSN program meets that criteria as it equips me with a comprehensive set of competencies crucial for the dynamic environment of emergency medicine.

One of the most valuable aspects I will gain is a strong theoretical foundation in medical-surgical nursing. Through comprehensive coursework covering topics like pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment, I will expand my clinical reasoning abilities. I find this to be of critical importance as being able to quickly understand a patient's condition based on their presenting symptoms is crucial in the fast-paced Emergency Room (ER) setting where nurses must prioritize care. As noted in a study by Taylor et al. (2021), BSN-prepared nurses demonstrate significantly higher clinical competence and critical thinking skills compared to their associate degree counterparts, which is essential in high-stakes environments like the ER.

Additionally, my critical thinking and decision-making abilities are being sharpened through different courses such as University Success, case studies, and clinical simulations. While I work as an Emergency Room (ER) nurse, I believe this will prepare me for the diverse and unpredictable situations common in emergency care. Moreover, the program emphasizes leadership and communication skills, which are vital in any collaborative healthcare setting.

When presenting these enhanced skills to potential employers, I plan to highlight specific examples from my BSN education that demonstrate my readiness for advanced practice in emergency nursing. I will discuss my experience with evidence-based practice projects, showcasing my ability to apply research findings to improve patient outcomes. I will also emphasize my leadership capabilities by describing instances where I took on additional responsibilities or initiated process improvements. Nonetheless, I look forward to learning about other effective ways from you.

Reference

Taylor, I., Bing-Jonsson, P. C., Finnbakk, E., Wangensteen, S., Sandvik, L., & Fagerström, L. (2021). Development of clinical competence–a longitudinal survey of nurse practitioner students. BMC Nursing, 20, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00627-x