The Reflective Practitioner

Advanced practice nurses should be able to critique, evaluate, and use theory. They should be able to integrate and apply a wide range of theories from nursing and other sciences into a comprehensive and holistic approach to care.

After reflecting on the readings, discussions, and the concepts you have learned in this course address the following:

Discuss three concepts that you learned during this course.

How can you apply these concepts to your existing or future practice?

Supplement your discussion with personal and professional experiences.

Optional: What suggestions would you give to future students taking this course?

Optional: What suggestions do you have to improve the course in general or improve course assignments?

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

This topic is valued at 20 points. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours