WGU C493 Task 2 - 2019

C493 Task 2 A: Professional mission statement and summary A1: Creating a professional mission statement To be a competent nurse who fully engages with his patients, partners with them, and advocates for them to enhance their care outcomes and improve their physical, social, and mental wellness. I endeavor to continue with my nursing education to enhance my practice and to create open communication channels and robust relationships with my patients; to empower them to make healthy choices. My time and energy are focused on continuing my education and creating a healthy, safe, and supportive environment for mental health nurses to promote the provision of quality care to the mentally ill. A1a: How the mission will guide my nursing career My personal mission statement will be vital for my personal development and will act as a guide throughout my nursing career. It will help me to remain focused on my goals and aspirations and thus, enable me to make decisions that will promote my development as a nurse. My personal mission statement will also help me to periodically evaluate myself against my earlier-set standards, and resultantly, keep going even during tough times. A2: Professional summary A2a: How artifacts represent me as a learner and a healthcare professional There are multiple artifacts and completed work in my portfolio that represents me as a learner and a healthcare professional. They demonstrate the skills, knowledge, passion, and hard work that characterize me as not only a learner but also a professional nurse. My Evidence-Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research (C361) work demonstrates my abilities to identify health problems, collect and evaluate data, and develop corrective actions to solve them. As a learner, the work shows my ability to carry out evidence-based research and develop effective solutions based on credible evidence. Besides, the work also presents me as a healthcare professional who uses evidence-based research to improve the healthcare environment and patient outcomes. Another artifact, Professional Roles and Values (C304), demonstrates that I can apply nursing theories in my nursing practice. I use nursing theories and models as a guide during my practice and help me to come up with sound healthcare decisions. Besides