Reflection on 19th and 20th Century Nursing

Reflection on 19th and 20th Century Nursing

The purpose of this reflection is for learners to reflect on 19th and/or 20th century nurses and events and how one of these will best guide the student’s current practice.

Course Outcomes:

This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today’s professional nursing practice. (PO4)

Directions

Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed. In reflections students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection

Best Practices include:

Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.

Enter the reflection often during the week to read and learn from posts.

Select different classmates for your reply each week.

Discussion

Reflect on 19th and 20th century nurses and events discussed this week. Which nurse or event from that time period will best guide your current professional nursing practice? Why?