31 Jan This week’s graded

Week 1 Discussion

History of Your Previous School

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO1 Incorporate appropriate historical perspectives into current professional nursing practice (PO 2)

CO4 Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO 7)

This week we have learned about the history of Chamberlain University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, and Deaconess School of Nursing. As you consider that history and the impact on the present and future, please tell us about the history of the previous nursing school you attended. If you are unable to find history information for your school, please profile the history of another school of nursing in your geographic area.

Week 2 Discussion

Making Nursing History Today

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO2 Use lessons from nursing history to integrate clinical judgment into professional nursing practice (PO 4)

CO4 Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO 7)

Nursing history is not just about the past and famous people; it is being made by nurses every day. What nurse do you know personally who is making nursing history today? Describe the contributions that this specific nurse is making to impact nursing and nursing history today.

Week 3 Discussion

Nightingale Information New to You

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO2 Use lessons from nursing history to integrate clinical judgment into professional nursing practice (PO 4)

CO3 Demonstrate responsibility for continued professional growth by exploring the nursing and lay literature related to historical nursing practice (PO 5)

The basic story of Florence Nightingale is familiar to most nurses. This week we learned more about Nightingale’s life and work. Select at least one piece of the Nightingale legacy that was new to you and tell us how this changed your understanding of this great woman and her contributions to nursing.

Week 4 Discussion

Impact of 19th Century Nurses

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO3 Demonstrate responsibility for continued professional growth by exploring the nursing and lay literature related to historical nursing practice (PO 5)

CO4 Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO 7)

Important nurses of the 19th century are often overshadowed by Nightingale’s prominence. Select one 19th century nurse other than Nightingale, and describe this person’s contributions to the profession. Although some duplication is expected, please try to select a nurse who has not already been presented by a classmate.

Week 5 Discussion

Progress in Nursing in the Early to Mid-20th Century

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO2 Use lessons from nursing history to integrate clinical judgment into professional nursing practice (PO 4)

CO3 Demonstrate responsibility for continued professional growth by exploring the nursing and lay literature related to historical nursing practice (PO 5)

There was much progress in nursing during the early to middle part of the 20th century (1900 through the late 1930s). After reading the textbook and the lesson for this week, describe one area of change in nursing during that time period that intrigues you. Discuss how that area could be applied today.

Week 6 Discussion

Amazing Changes and Events

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO1 Incorporate appropriate historical perspectives into current professional nursing practice (PO 2)

CO4 Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO 7)

The mid- to late 20th century was filled with amazing changes and events in professional nursing. Select one of these changes or events, describe it, and explain how that change or event has impacted quality of nursing practice today.

Week 7 Discussion

Interview Impact

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO1 Incorporate appropriate historical perspectives into current professional nursing practice (PO 2)

CO4 Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO 7)

You have completed your interview of a nurse who is making nursing history today. How will that nurse’s contributions and accomplishments impact your future professional nursing practice? As you reflect on your own nursing practice, how are you contributing to nursing history?

Week 8 Discussion

AACN BSN Essential VIII and Your Future Practice

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO1 Incorporate appropriate historical perspectives into current professional nursing practice (PO 2).

CO2 Use lessons from nursing history to integrate clinical judgment into professional nursing practice (PO 4).

AACN BSN Essential VIII clearly calls for BSN graduates to appreciate nursing history and its impact on today’s professional nursing practice. As you consider your future professional nursing practice, tell us

how you will share stories and lessons from nursing history with your nursing colleagues; and

how lessons from nursing history will impact your own future nursing practice.