Reflective Response: Foundations of Nursing in Pract

Clinical Requirement:

Overview: As a nursing student, you'll be expected to connect what you learn in class to real-life patient care situations. This assignment gives you the chance to reflect on a beginner-level care scenario using what you've learned about nursing history, theory, ethics, cultural competence, caring, and your legal scope of practice. Scenario: You are beginning your clinical rotation at a long-term care facility. You’re assisting with the admission of Mr. Garcia, an elderly man who recently immigrated from Mexico. He speaks limited English, seems anxious, and expresses a strong desire to practice his spiritual traditions during care. You’re working under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), who assigns you several tasks during the admission process. Your Task: Write a 750–1000 word reflection using the scenario above. Use your learning from Weeks 1–3 to answer the following: Part 1: History, Theory, and Ethics How does nursing history or a nursing theory (such as Watson, Orem, or Roy) help guide your care for Mr. Garcia? Identify one ethical principle (such as autonomy, beneficence, or justice) and explain how you would apply it in this situation. Part 2: Culture and Caring What culturally responsive and respectful strategies would you use when caring for Mr. Garcia? Describe specific caring behaviors (like empathy, presence, or listening) that you would use, and how they connect to a caring framework like Watson’s Caritas. Part 3: Legal Scope and Professional Roles What is your role and scope of practice as a student nurse in this setting? What should be done by the RN? What legal responsibilities must you follow in this scenario (such as confidentiality or informed consent)? Tips for Success: Use examples from class discussions, readings, or lectures. You don’t need citations—just focus on showing your understanding. Keep your response focused, reflective, and professional.