Course

NR513 Professional Role Enhancement

Preparing for the Discussion

Patient education and behavior change are important parts of nursing practice. However, in real clinical situations, nurses often face challenges when trying to support patients in understanding their condition or making lifestyle changes. These challenges can affect how effectively education and care are delivered. This discussion focuses on identifying these difficulties, exploring possible barriers, and considering strategies used to address them in practice.

Please address the following:

When reviewing these four concepts are there any that are difficult in achieving success in your current practice?
What are the barriers that create this difficulty? For example, does a patient refuse to change their lifestyle or acknowledge their illness which can make teaching and support difficult?
How do you address these barriers when they arise?

Sample Solution

When considering and applying, this week’s insight into the theory that supports nursing and the nursing metaparadigm, there are many challenges and barriers. The four key concepts are human being, environment, health, and nursing that promote a holistic approach to care. The most challenging barrier in my current practice of oncology is environment.……Click below to access the full sample solution (PDF)