Reflecting on my RN-to-BSN Journey: Practicum Experience, Capstone Development, and Personal and Professional Growth

Assignment Instructions:

Record a 10–15 minute video reflection on your practicum experience, the development of your capstone project, and your personal and professional growth over the course of your RN-to-BSN program. A transcript of your video is not required.
You’re welcome to use any tools and software with which you are comfortable, but make sure you’re able to submit the deliverable to your faculty. Capella offers Kaltura, a program that records audio and video. Refer to Using Kaltura for more information about this courseroom tool.
Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in these activities, please contact DisabilityServices@Capella.edu to request accommodations. If you’re unable to record a video, please contact your faculty as soon as possible to explore options for completing the assessment.
Requirements
The assessment requirements, outlined below, correspond to the scoring guide criteria, so address each main point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. In addition, note the additional requirements for supporting evidence.
Assess the contribution of your intervention to patient or family satisfaction and quality of life.
Describe feedback received from the patient, family, or group on your intervention as a solution to the problem.
Explain how your intervention enhances the patient, family, or group experience.
Describe your use of evidence and peer-reviewed literature to plan and implement your capstone project.
Explain how the principles of evidence-based practice informed this aspect of your project.
Assess the degree to which you successfully leveraged health care technology in your capstone project to improve outcomes or communication with the patient, family, or group.
Identify opportunities to improve health care technology use in future practice.
Explain how health policy influenced the planning and implementation of your capstone project, as well as any contributions your project made to policy development.
Note specific observations related to the baccalaureate-prepared nurse’s role in policy implementation and development.
Explain whether capstone project outcomes matched your initial predictions.
Discuss the aspects of the project that met, exceeded, or fell short of your expectations.
Discuss whether your intervention can, or will be, adopted as a best practice.
Describe the generalizability of your intervention outside this particular setting.
Document the time spent (your practicum hours) with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form.
Assess your personal and professional growth throughout your capstone project and the RN-to-BSN program.
Address your provision of ethical care and demonstration of professional standards.
Identify specific growth areas of which you are most proud or in which you have taken particular satisfaction.
Communicate professionally in a clear, audible, and well-organized video.
Additional Requirements
Cite at least three scholarly or authoritative sources to support your assertions. In addition to your reflection video, submit a separate APA-formatted reference list of your sources.

How To Work On This Assignment(Example Draft/Essay)

Hello, my name is [Name] and I am here to reflect on my RN-to-BSN journey, including my practicum experience, the development of my capstone project, and my personal and professional growth.

First, I want to assess the contribution of my intervention to patient or family satisfaction and quality of life. During my practicum, I worked with a patient who was struggling with managing their chronic condition. Through my intervention, which involved educating the patient about their condition and providing resources for self-management, the patient reported increased satisfaction with their care and improved quality of life.

I received feedback from the patient and their family, who were grateful for the support and resources provided. This intervention enhanced the patient’s experience by empowering them to take control of their health and manage their condition more effectively.

Throughout the development of my capstone project, I made sure to use evidence and peer-reviewed literature to plan and implement my intervention. The principles of evidence-based practice were crucial in informing this aspect of my project, as it ensured that my intervention was based on the most up-to-date and effective methods.

I also leveraged healthcare technology in my capstone project to improve outcomes and communication with the patient and their family. This included using telehealth to conduct virtual check-ins and provide support and resources remotely. Through this use of technology, I identified opportunities to improve healthcare technology use in future practice, particularly in terms of expanding access to care for patients who may have difficulty accessing traditional healthcare services.

Health policy played a significant role in the planning and implementation of my capstone project. My project made contributions to policy development by highlighting the importance of patient education and self-management in chronic disease management. Through this experience, I observed the crucial role of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in policy implementation and development.

In terms of the outcomes of my capstone project, they largely matched my initial predictions. The intervention was successful in improving patient satisfaction and quality of life, and I am proud of the aspects of the project that met and exceeded my expectations.

I believe that my intervention has the potential to be adopted as a best practice, particularly in other settings with patients who are struggling with chronic disease management. The generalizability of this intervention outside of this particular setting is significant, as it highlights the importance of patient education and self-management in improving health outcomes.

Throughout my RN-to-BSN program, I have experienced significant personal and professional growth. I have consistently prioritized ethical care and demonstrated professional standards, which have been crucial in the success of my capstone project. I am particularly proud of my growth in the areas of leadership and communication, which have been essential in my work as a baccalaureate-prepared nurse.

In conclusion, my RN-to-BSN journey has been a transformative experience that has allowed me to make significant contributions to patient care and policy development. I am grateful for the support of Capella and the opportunities provided by this program, and I am excited to continue to grow and develop as a nurse in the future. Thank you for listening to my reflection.

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