Assignment:
Reflection paper guidelines and evaluation
Create an APA formatted reference.
The purpose of the service learning reflection paper is to demonstrate what you have learned about yourself as a person and as a future nurse. All papers are expected to be written in APA format with a title page. The paper should be at least 3, but no more than 4 pages in length (excluding title page and references).
(1) A brief summary of what happened; more importantly your perceptions and impression of your service learning experience. The purpose is to demonstrate what important lesson(s) you learned.
-Made breakfast for the homeless on both days (such as breaking eggs, setting sausage on a tray, setting up tables and making baggies filled with salt, sugar, pepper, fork, spoon and napkin to set out at the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul -10/08/17 & 10/22/17 from 8am till 11am hours on each day for a total of 6 hours.)
-I was working with reformed individuals that were on drugs and with the help of Dawn (the coordinator) she was teaching them a skill in the kitchen and discipline so that they are able to get a job in the future.
-My perception was that there were so many homeless individuals and it could have probably been there only hot meal of the day
-My impression as a female I had a friend drop me off on both occasions at the door because I felt uncomfortable with how many people were milling around outside of the church as well as inside in the lobby. I felt like security was lax.
2) Identify and explain at least two (2) relevant concepts. Describe how the concepts that you chose relate to your service and professional nursing.
1. Patient Centered Care
2. Art of Nursing Communication/Collaboration/Teamwork
Describe and explain the core concepts in enough depth to demonstrate your understanding of the concept.
3 Review the McAuley School of Nursing Philosophy statement and choose at least 2 characteristics that exemplify a Mercy and Jesuit graduate. Describe how your service experience has assisted you to better understand the relevance of the characteristics that you identified to your chosen profession of nursing.
4 Must include at least 2 current references (only 1 can be from the book)
Book: Black, B. P. (2017). Professional nursing: Concepts and challenges. (8th ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders
STANDARDS OF EVALUATION
At least 3, but no longer than 4 pages, double-spaced, typed in 12-point font Times New Roman.
Philosophy Statement from MSON
In accordance with the mission and the core values of the University of Detroit Mercy, the faculty of the McAuley School of Nursing (MSON) promotes a values-based education that fosters the spiritual, intellectual, social, and psychological growth of the learner. The faculty is committed to the service of faith and social justice and compassionate, competent nursing care especially for vulnerable populations. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the foundation for professional nursing practice and for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.