Discussion 2

Learning Goal: I’m working on a nursing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.

Be Prepared

Being prepared as a Nurse Practitioner when entering the clinic setting is a win-win for the student, the preceptor, and most of all the patient. Safe, effective delivery of patient care requires that the nurse practitioner student understand the complexity of healthcare systems, the limits of human factors, safety design principles, characteristics of high reliability organizations, and patient safety resources. These components are critical to the preparation of safe clinicians and essential for 21st Century healthcare delivery.

Discuss how you met the Unit 2 Objectives as well as barriers to safe practice that can occur if you come to the clinic setting unprepared. Support your discussion with evidence-based practice and recommendations for improvement of safe patient care in the primary care setting. Please post your responses to the following questions in Unit 2 Discussion Board.

Instructions: It is a discussion post, so 1 page in length is enough. please use apa style, and at least 3 references.These are the unit 2 objectives

After completing this unit, you should be able to:

• Demonstrate professional behavior in the practicum setting.
• Assume responsibility for actions in the practicum setting.
• Access available resources to assist with accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the preceptor and multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote best health outcomes.
• Deliver safe care with consideration of ethical, cultural, confidentiality, and privacy practices.
• Elicit constructive criticism from the preceptor to enhance skills and knowledge in the practicum setting.