Please write a peer post Why is the concept of praxis important for psychiatri

Please write a peer post
Why is the concept of praxis important for psychiatric nursing students?
I believe that the concept of praxis is important for psychiatric nursing students for multiple reasons. Firstly, praxis is defined as “the process of acting and reflecting on the world in order to bring about transformation” (McEldowney, 2007, p. 20). As nursing students, reflection is part of our everyday practice, whether for assignments during clinical placements or for our self-improvement. I believe that it is important for psychiatric nursing students to be able to reflect on their own practice in terms of decision-making and clinical judgment to enhance their own learning while also learning to become competent in their actions. According to the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), the regulatory body of nurses in British Columbia, self-reflection is a part of the quality assurance in which every nurse must meet yearly (2023). Without reflecting on our choices, we are unaware of what other options we could have chosen, for better or for worse. Although many scenarios have multiple right answers or options, the reasons that we choose one intervention over another may have serious implications for our own practice and the health of our patients. Being able to reflect on this, and provide rationale may promote change for the better, and promote better outcomes for our patients.
Should nurse educators teach for change?
I believe that it is extremely important that nurse educators teach for change to ensure that patient care is exceeding expectations and that the healthcare system improves for more clients. One way that I believe this is currently done is through the expanded education given surrounding Indigenous Peoples. In my previous nursing program, this topic was briefly touched on, however, did not provide in-depth information into the discrimination that Indigenous Peoples have faced in the healthcare system. In today’s practice, this topic is one of the leading points to educate nurses (and the public) on how important person-centered, trauma-informed care is. This type of teaching for change ensures that nurses are able to empathetically care for their clients while ensuring that they have up-to-date, evidence-informed knowledge to guide their practice.