Reflection on 19th and 20th Century Nursing (Graded)

PURPOSE
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:

CO 2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today’s professional nursing practice. (PO4)
DUE DATE
During the assigned week (Sunday, the start of the assigned week, through Sunday the end of the assigned week):

Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
Posts in the discussion on two different days
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 50 POINTS
PREPARING THE DISCUSSION
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?