Personal Reflection
There is perhaps no doubt about the crucial role undertaking a Masters in Nursing has had in molding my thinking of the wider role in which MSN graduates are expected to play in advancing the objectives of the nursing profession. I have acquired a tremendous amount of knowledge on how to build more on the nursing theories in an attempt to create an environment through which achievement of favorable outcomes of practice is made easier. As an MSN graduate, I am less concerned about the disease management aspects of the nursing profession, but I am also I tasked with the duty of understanding the source of these ailments and advancing ways through which such incidences can be reduced. Also, as a nurse leader, I am tasked with providing guidance amongst stakeholders for working collaboratively in an effort to achieve favorable outcomes of practice.
Evidence has continued to indicate that a collaborative environment can lead to fewer cases of errors, create a positive work environment, and reduce the workload associated with the healthcare sector. The reason for this stems from the fact that the ratio of providers to patients has continued to widen hence putting a strain on the available workforce. In addition, it has remained clear to me that as an MSN graduate, I should be more concerned about the level of evidence generated from research findings to provide guidelines on how practice changes could effect changes that are in line with the attainment of favorable outcomes of practice. Also, I have come to learn that I need to apply nursing objectives in different environments. For example, being mindful of the patient’s culture may have a lasting impact in the implementation of practice guidelines. Based on these aspects, it may be correct to argue that I am well prepared to take up the initiative of being at the forefront of championing new guidelines that promise to aid the profession to achieve its objectives.
