- Explain the concept and importance of holistic nursing assessment.
- Identify the components of a holistic nursing assessment.
- Apply skills in conducting a holistic nursing assessment.
Part 1: See calendar for due date.
Instructions:
Complete the following tasks. The first part of this assignment will prepare you for part two where you will conduct a holistic assessment.
- Reading Assignment: Read the following article (you will need to log into the MSU library to gain access):
- Indridadottir, O., & Nisco-Madden, J. (2024). Holistic Physical Assessment: A New Framework for Nursing Practice Honoring the Whole Person. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 8980101241261261–8980101241261261. https://doi.org/10.1177/08980101241261261
- Reflective Writing:
Write a reflective essay (500-700 words/2 to 3 pages in APA format not including title page and references) addressing the following points:
- Define holistic nursing assessment in your own words.
- Discuss the significance of incorporating a holistic approach in nursing practice.
- Reflect on a personal or clinical experience where a holistic assessment could have improved patient outcomes. If you do not have clinical experience, imagine a scenario where holistic assessment is crucial.
- Identify any challenges you anticipate in applying holistic assessments in your practice and suggest possible solutions.
- Explain the concept and importance of holistic nursing assessment.
- Identify the components of a holistic nursing assessment.
- Apply skills in conducting a holistic nursing assessment.
Part 1: See calendar for due date.
Instructions:
Complete the following tasks. The first part of this assignment will prepare you for part two where you will conduct a holistic assessment.
- Reading Assignment: Read the following article (you will need to log into the MSU library to gain access):
- Indridadottir, O., & Nisco-Madden, J. (2024). Holistic Physical Assessment: A New Framework for Nursing Practice Honoring the Whole Person. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 8980101241261261–8980101241261261. https://doi.org/10.1177/08980101241261261
- Reflective Writing:
Write a reflective essay (500-700 words/2 to 3 pages in APA format not including title page and references) addressing the following points:
- Define holistic nursing assessment in your own words.
- Discuss the significance of incorporating a holistic approach in nursing practice.
- Reflect on a personal or clinical experience where a holistic assessment could have improved patient outcomes. If you do not have clinical experience, imagine a scenario where holistic assessment is crucial.
- Identify any challenges you anticipate in applying holistic assessments in your practice and suggest possible solutions.