Professional Portfolio Presentation

1. Professional Portfolio Presentation Clara Brisbin California State University, Dominguez Hills Masters Entry Level Professional Nursing April 16,2010

2. 1. Integrate knowledge, theory, research & skills in planning & evaluating comprehensive plans of care for individuals, families & populations. • Essential care plan components: • Knowledge • Pathophysiology • Pharmacology • Nursing Process • Theory • Use as a framework to understand patient needs • Develop effective treatment plans • Research • Evidenced -based practice • Skills

3. 1. Integrate knowledge, theory, research & skills in planning & evaluating comprehensive plans of care for individuals, families & populations. • Types of care plans • MSN 512L, Mental Health • For individuals • MSN 507L, 509L, 519L, Med/Surge and Critical Care • For individuals and families • MSN 516L, Obstetrics and Pediatrics • For individuals and families • MSN 595L, Public Health • For individuals, families, and populations

4. 2. Design culturally sensitive programs & systems of care that meet the needs of diverse & vulnerable populations. • MSN 514, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Paper: Health proposal • Patients with serious mental illness • Custom weight reduction program • MSN 512L, Mental Health Rotation • Presentation: Hand hygiene • Patients with serious mental illness

5. 2. Design culturally sensitive programs & systems of care that meet the needs of diverse & vulnerable populations. • MSN 595L, Public Health Rotation • Presentation: “Bringing the Home Back to Health” • Uninformed Compton residents • Common household hazards

6. 3. Provide evidence-based, clinically proficient care using critical thinking skills in advanced nursing roles. • MSN 530, Advanced Research Utilization • Papers: Quantitative and qualitative study critiques • Critically examine current practices • Review current research • Identify strengths and weaknesses • Understand applicability • Evaluate conclusions • Determine implications • Revise practices as appropriate

7. 3. Provide evidence-based, clinically proficient care using critical thinking skills in advanced nursing roles. • MSN 514, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Paper: Health proposal • Patients with serious mental illness • Custom weight reduction program • MSN 517, Clinical Leadership and Management • Paper: Evidence-based intervention • DVT prevention in stroke patients • Compression stockings are contraindicated

8. 4. Adapt oral, written & technological communication skills to be effective & appropriate in clinical, educational, & professional contexts and systems. • MSN 502, Advanced Nursing Roles (and beyond) • Literature searches • APA format • Blackboard • PowerPoint • Professional interviews • Formal presentations

9. 4. Adapt oral, written & technological communication skills to be effective & appropriate in clinical, educational, & professional contexts and systems. • MSN 530, Research Utilization • Illuminate • MSN 528, Advanced Pathophysiology • Evolve learning modules • MSN 509L, 516L, 519L Clinical Rotations • Hospital data systems • MSN 517, Clinical Leadership and Management • I-clickers

10. 5. Integrate ethical theory & principles into nursing theory, research & practice in advanced nursing roles. • MSN 531, Nursing Ethics • Interview: Ethical dilemma • FNP suspects falsified documentation • Ethical dilemmas involve tough decisions • Paper: Ethical decision making • When patient competency is questionable • Professional codes of conduct offer guidance

11. 6. Advocate for healthcare policies & financing that promote, preserve & restore public health. • MSN 513, Healthcare and Policy Economics • Interview: Senator’s Chief of Staff • Senate Bill to ban smoking in state parks and beaches • Several avenues for activism exist • Paper: Policy Position • Stem cell research • Action can be promoted through legislation

12. 6. Advocate for healthcare policies & financing that promote, preserve & restore public health. • MSN 526, Advanced Pharmacology • Protocol: Medication administration • Vitamin K injection at birth

13. 7. Provide leadership in collaborative efforts with other disciplines to influence improvement in healthcare systems. • MSN 509L, Advanced Clinical Care rotation • Practice: ICU nurse • Morning rounds • Clinical Leadership • Role: Team leader • MSN 502, Advanced Nursing Roles • Paper: The CNL role • Filling the gap in collaborative patient care

14. 8. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning to enhance the nursing profession. • Attended: • Annual public health nurse conference, 2009 • Emergency preparedness conference, 2009 • In-services at Little Company of Mary Hospital • Understanding the patient’s point of view • Cardiac monitoring system upgrade • Obtained: • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification 

15. 8. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning to enhance the nursing profession. • Professional Goals: • Obtain optimal patient outcomes • Laterally integrate patient care • Advance evidence-based practices • Stay current with current nursing practices • Keep abreast of public healthcare policy • Eventually, become a nurse educator and help propel the nursing profession forward!!!!

16. Thank you for your time and consideration!!!

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