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Week 8 Reflection
Amanda Lemke
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
NR579: Palliative Care in Adult-Gerontology Across the
Spectrum
Dr. Debra Jackson-Elwer
Assignment Date
, 2
Week 8 Reflection
In class NR579: Palliative Care in Adult-Gerontology Across the Spectrum
I have a new understanding of active listening, communication, collaboration, advocating, nurse-
patient relationships, and evidence-based research. This reflection will discuss how I have met
the advanced level in nursing education competencies of MSN program outcome 5, American
Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) domain 6.1, and National Organization of Nurse
Practitioner Faculties (NONPF): Integrating ethical principles.
MSN Program Outcome 5
I have met program outcome five by actively supporting and working toward the health
and well-being of patients and their families. This course brought new meaning to palliative
healthcare. I can now identify patients who will need and benefit from extra support in the
community through palliative care. This course also allowed me to address complex discussions
on advanced care planning and end-of-life decisions. I used active listening, open
communication, empathy, and truth in providing trusting patient relationships (Varkey,
2021). I used the highest level of evidence-based research in diagnosing, treating, and
managing patient's health conditions (Varkey, 2021). Allowing me to collaborate with other
healthcare and community disciplines to reach improved health outcomes for my patients
(Tetzlaff et al., 2023).
AACN Essential Domain 6.1
I have met this domain by effectively collaborating with other healthcare providers,
patients, and their families. I used nursing knowledge and experience to administer and
implement the patient and family's preferences and goals (Varkey, 2021). During my clinical
practicum, a terminally ill patient required hospice services to increase their quality of life. This
Week 8 Reflection
Amanda Lemke
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
NR579: Palliative Care in Adult-Gerontology Across the
Spectrum
Dr. Debra Jackson-Elwer
Assignment Date
, 2
Week 8 Reflection
In class NR579: Palliative Care in Adult-Gerontology Across the Spectrum
I have a new understanding of active listening, communication, collaboration, advocating, nurse-
patient relationships, and evidence-based research. This reflection will discuss how I have met
the advanced level in nursing education competencies of MSN program outcome 5, American
Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) domain 6.1, and National Organization of Nurse
Practitioner Faculties (NONPF): Integrating ethical principles.
MSN Program Outcome 5
I have met program outcome five by actively supporting and working toward the health
and well-being of patients and their families. This course brought new meaning to palliative
healthcare. I can now identify patients who will need and benefit from extra support in the
community through palliative care. This course also allowed me to address complex discussions
on advanced care planning and end-of-life decisions. I used active listening, open
communication, empathy, and truth in providing trusting patient relationships (Varkey,
2021). I used the highest level of evidence-based research in diagnosing, treating, and
managing patient's health conditions (Varkey, 2021). Allowing me to collaborate with other
healthcare and community disciplines to reach improved health outcomes for my patients
(Tetzlaff et al., 2023).
AACN Essential Domain 6.1
I have met this domain by effectively collaborating with other healthcare providers,
patients, and their families. I used nursing knowledge and experience to administer and
implement the patient and family's preferences and goals (Varkey, 2021). During my clinical
practicum, a terminally ill patient required hospice services to increase their quality of life. This
