Purpose

The purpose of this reflection is for learners to reflect on the nurse's role in health assessment in various care settings.

Course Outcomes

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

CO 3: Describe physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual influences on an individual's health status. (PO 1)

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.

 

Reflection Questions

Reflect on your current or prior practice experiences.

• Paragraph One

• Patients of any age, gender, cultural background or socio-economic status can be victims of violence. Consider a patient population you are currently working with or have worked with in the past. For what type of violence might they be at risk? What are some related findings that might alert you to investigate further?

• Paragraph Two

• Screening for signs of violence and abuse is a part of patient health history assessments. Have you observed the questions being asked by nurses or have you asked them to patients? Do you believe these screenings are typically completed in detail? Explain your answer.