Cover or reference page not included) 2)¨**********APA norms, please use headers All paragraphs must be and cited in the text- each paragraphs responses are not accepted .) 4) Minimum 4 references not older than 5 years. Must include: American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2008). Washington, DC: Author. Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2012). . Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ____________________________________________________________ : Write an introduction but do not use Introduction as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the (2010, p. 63). Headers: a. Course Reflection b. Conclusion Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy. The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the course. Include a self-assessment regarding learning that you believe represents your skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities to meet the pertinent BSN Essential and sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) as a result of active learning throughout this course. Be sure to use examples from selected readings, threaded discussions, and/or applications to support your assertions to address each of the following sub-competencies: (a) Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research. (b) Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence to clinical practice. (c) Advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduct of research. (d) Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and Internet resources. (e) Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. (f) Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care. (g) Collaborate in the collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence. (h) Acquire an understanding of the process for how nursing and related healthcare quality and safety measures are developed, validated, and endorsed. (i) Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice discrepancies between identified standards and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes. (AACN, 2008, p. 16). An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your essay. Minor details are left out. Summarize the benefits of the pertinent BSN Essential and sub-competencies (AACN, 2008)
