Assess your nursing career through “appreciative inquiry” (Billings & Kowalski, 2008).
Drawing on your own life stories and experiences, what does a nursing career mean to you?
How does your nursing practice parallel the ANA (2025) Code of Ethics? List four specific examples from the Code of Ethics.
Why is consistent and standardized nursing language necessary for care in today’s healthcare environment, and how does it relate to the Code of Ethics?
What motivates you to remain in the nursing profession? Give an example through a personal story and what you learned that motivates you as a registered nurse.
Develop three short-term and three long-term SMART goals that emphasize your unique strengths. (See SMART goal tutorial on the main course page.)
How will a BSN degree impact your short-term and long-term SMART goals?
Be creative and talk about your journey as a nurse. Include a personal nursing philosophy in the reflection.
Additional Instructions:
All submissions must be 2 to 3-pages. Include a title and reference pages.
Utilize a minimum of three scholarly resources.
Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
