Psychology is a highly applicable and relevant field that prepares students for a variety of different career paths. on a specific career interest that you have right now (Nursing) and critically analyze the many ways in which this career incorporates important psychological concepts that you learned . To complete this assessment successfully, follow these steps:
1. Research your specific career interest and its many connections to the field of psychology. About the research incorporation process:
Select, review, and incorporate into this presentation four (4) or more scholarly sources. Incorporation of each source includes citing it in APA format (in-text citation) on the slide that it is discussed as well as providing a correct APA citation for the source in an APA References slide. A scholarly source could be, but is not limited to, the following:
▪ The course textbook. Simply use and cite the entire course textbook.
▪ Peer-reviewed journal article. Use the online CSP library databases to locate peer-reviewed journal articles that focus on the topic in some way.
▪ Electronic source. Select an electronic source that addresses the topic in some way. An electronic source is a scholarly website article, such as a newspaper article, published online by an organization, newspaper, media source, etc., for the purposes of sharing news or information about a specific topic. Typically, it will include a title, an author, a date, and several paragraphs of text. Hint: Use Google to search for your topic, and then search by “News”.
▪ Acceptable Sources: Psychology Today, Reuters (reuters.com), World Health Organization (who.int), Centers for Disease Control (cdc.gov), American Psychological Association (apa.org), National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org), etc.
▪ Unacceptable Sources: Any online journal article; Reference-type sources (Wikipedia or Wikis, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Very Well Mind, Simply Psychology, etc.).
2. Using your resources, prepare a response to each of the following talking points for your presentation:
o Introduce and discuss Nursing career. Discuss and critically analyze the education and preparation required, the salary range, and the job outlook. Include any other career elements that you find interesting and important. Share where students interested in the career may find additional support resources. Support this talking point with scholarly source attribution.
Make clear connections between the field of psychology and the specific career. Identify and expand on three (3) psychological concepts and/or theories that you learned about while taking this course. Next, elaborate on how each one is demonstrated in, and/or informs, the specific career. Support each of these connections with scholarly source attribution. o Suggest what additional reading, research, or skill-building in psychology may further prepare a student for this career-based on the psychological connections made. Identify two (2) specific and thoughtful suggestions. Some examples: “This career requires strong organizational skills, so I recommend the following app to help students become better organized…” Or, “This career can easily lead to burnout Course Syllabus Page 17 of 25 burnout. I can suggest a really good book to help protect against this issue…” Support this talking point with scholarly source attribution.
Identify one area of new or reinforced learning. Describe at least one new or reinforced aspect of learning from completing this presentation.
Nursing is a dynamic and essential career that intersects with various psychological concepts. This presentation explores the connections between psychology and nursing, highlighting key psychological concepts and theories that inform and shape the nursing profession.
Education and Preparation: Nursing careers require a combination of formal education, such as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and practical experience through clinical rotations.
Salary Range: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses earn a median annual wage of $75,330 (as of May 2020).
Job Outlook: The nursing field is projected to grow by 7% from 2020 to 2030, driven by an aging population and increased healthcare needs.
Support Resources: Aspiring nurses can seek guidance from professional nursing organizations, such as the American Nurses Association (ANA), and educational institutions offering nursing programs.
Stress and Coping Mechanisms: Nursing often involves high-stress situations. The Lazarus and Folkman’s Transactional Model of Stress and Coping can help nurses understand and manage their stress responses and develop effective coping strategies. (APA Reference)
Communication and Patient Interaction: The Social Learning Theory emphasizes observational learning and modeling. Nurses can apply this concept to develop effective communication skills, empathy, and active listening when interacting with patients. (Peer-Reviewed Journal Article Reference)
Behavioral Interventions: Applying principles of Behaviorism, nurses use positive reinforcement and behavior modification techniques to encourage patients to adopt healthy behaviors, such as medication adherence and lifestyle changes. (Course Textbook Reference)
Organizational Skills: Time-management apps like Trello can help nurses stay organized, ensuring they efficiently manage patient care and administrative tasks. (Electronic Source Reference)
Burnout Prevention: “The Mindful Nurse” by Carmel Sheridan offers strategies for nurses to prevent burnout and enhance their emotional resilience. (Peer-Reviewed Journal Article Reference)
New or Reinforced Learning: This presentation reinforced the significance of psychological concepts in nursing. It emphasized that nurses can use their understanding of stress, communication, and behavior to provide holistic care to patients. This new perspective highlights the integration of psychology and nursing to improve patient outcomes and promote well-being.
Nursing is a multidimensional profession that significantly benefits from psychological insights. By connecting concepts such as stress management, communication skills, and behavioral interventions to nursing, future nurses can enhance their practice, provide compassionate care, and contribute to positive patient experiences.
American Nurses Association (ANA). (2021). Nursing career resources. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021). Registered nurses. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. (1984). Stress, Appraisal, and Coping. Springer Publishing Company.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article on Communication Skills in Nursing (Reference)
Course Textbook Reference on Behavioral Interventions in Nursing
Electronic Source Reference on Organizational Skills for Nurses
Sheridan, C. (2008). The Mindful Nurse: Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Help You Thrive in Your Work. New Harbinger Publications.
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