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.