Week 8 Discussion: From the Past to the Future (Graded)

Purpose:

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to analyze lessons from the past that apply to the future.

Course Outcomes:

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

· CO4: Analyze the impact of nursing history on professional nursing roles today and in the future. (PO7)

Directions

· Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

· Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

· Integrate outside scholarly sources when required

· Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor

· Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

· Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

· Best Practices include:

· Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.

· Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.

· Select different classmates for your reply each week.

Discussion

What lessons from history have we learned as a profession that will take us into the next century? What can we do to help this happen? What should we avoid?