NR393 Course Project Phase 3: Reflection Paper
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
NR393 Nursing History
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Reflection Paper
Discussions with seasoned nurses can not only provide understanding and insight, but
also trigger beneficial information for future nurses. These conversations should consist of a
nurse with experience in many different aspects of nursing and be inclined to share their wisdom
and experiences with the audience participant. The listener in return should be conscientious and
captivated by the expert nurse’s information. I enjoyed my discussion with accomplished nurse,
Jett Vincent RN, MSN. The interview gave me insight into what the future may hold for my own
career and I learned interesting information that I consider valuable. The interview was
productive and engaging, as we both discussed our own opinions of each question asked. In the
following reflection paper, I will think back and communicate my thoughts on the information
shared from the nurse’s answers, how the conversation reflects on leadership, and also discuss
the significance of nursing history on professional practice today as well as in the future.
Reflection on Learning from Nurse’s Answers
As I reflect on my discussion with Jett Vincent RN, MSN, I think about the answers she
gave and the different experiences she talked about. She went to nursing school almost 30 years
ago and some things have changed but some have always been the same. It was comforting to
hear that she was also very intimidated at the beginning of her nursing career. When I graduated,
I remember starting my first job and thinking “I know nothing!” As time went on, I realized I
knew much more than I had realized and like my expert nurse states, it all comes down to safety.
One intriguing thing I learned from the interview was the way she stated she used to
practice wound care. Drying out the wound bed with a heat lamp and leaving open to air is
something I had never heard of in the few years of experience in wound care. Makes me
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