NR 668 Week 8 Reflection of Learning

Week 8 Reflection on Learning Chamberlain University college of Nursing Date: 15/5/2025 Describe how learning in this course helped you to meet Program Outcome 2: Create a caring environment for achieving quality health outcomes. (Care-Focused). Provide at least two specifics examples. Program Outcome 2 emphasizes using a care-focused strategy to establish a nurturing atmosphere to attain high-quality health outcomes. Two particular instances of how the knowledge I gained from the "Diagnostic Management in Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum" course assisted me in achieving this goal are as follows: Approach to Patient-Centered Care: I discovered throughout the practicum how crucial it is to use a patient-centered treatment approach, particularly in contexts related to psychiatric mental health. I was able to establish a nurturing atmosphere that promotes cooperation, respect, and trust by getting to know each client's particular requirements, preferences, and viewpoints. For instance, I engaged clients in joint decision-making about their treatment plans, validated their experiences, and attentively listened to their worries. In the end, this method improved health outcomes by strengthening the therapeutic alliance and enabling patients to take an active role in their care. Cultural Sensitivity and competency: The practicum placed a strong emphasis on the value of cultural sensitivity and competency in delivering high-quality mental health care. I gained a deeper knowledge of how cultural variables impact mental health attitudes, practices, and treatment preferences through conversations, case studies, and reflection exercises. For example, I discovered how crucial it is to take cultural norms, values, and customs into account when providing care to a variety of people. I established a nurturing environment that respects and honors clients' cultural identities by implementing culturally sensitive practices into my therapeutic interactions, such as using interpreters when necessary and modifying treatment approaches to fit clients' cultural backgrounds (Stubbe, 2020). This promoted more meaningful and successful therapy interventions, which in turn improved clients' health outcomes, in addition to helping to build trustworthy connections. Select one of the competencies from American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials Domain 9 listed below and describe how learning in this course helped you to meet the advanced level nursing education competency. Provide at least two specific examples. I will choose competency 9.2i from AACN Essentials Domain 9: "Identify innovative and evidence-based practices that promote person-centered care.". I had the chance to discover and use cutting-edge, research-based techniques that support person-centered care in psychiatric mental health nursing during the "Diagnostic Management in Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum" course. Here are two particular instances: Putting Trauma-Informed Care Practices into Practice: During the practicum, I gained knowledge about the significance of trauma-informed care in offering comprehensive, person-centered care to trauma survivors and other trauma survivors. I found creative ways to apply trauma-informed care principles to psychiatric evaluation and treatment by consulting evidence-based literature and best practices. For instance, in order to foster person-centered treatment that honors each client's needs and preferences, I used sensory modulation techniques in the therapeutic setting to provide a secure and soothing