NR631 Week 8: Collaboration Cafe: Wrapping up CGE Part I
Wrapping up CGE Part I
NR631 Week 8: Collaboration Cafe. At the end of each discussion, you are asked to provide a summary of your learning for the week. This reflective summary should focus on one or two key takeaway points that you feel are valuable to you as a rising executive leader. Take some time to review your discussion summaries and choose one or two of the biggest “Aha!” moments of the course, then tell us about them and why they are important in your development as an executive leader.
NR631 Week 8: Collaboration Cafe Answer
Elevating Project Management Skills in Nursing: A Transformative Learning Experience
In the realm of nursing and healthcare, project management skills are indispensable, providing a robust framework for cost control, risk management, and enhanced project outcomes (Cherry & Jacob, 2016). The NR631 course has been a significant enrichment, offering pragmatic insights and practical strategies for project implementation within the healthcare context (Zaccagnini & Pechacek, 2019).
An aspect that particularly captured my interest during the course was the successful compilation of all components for my project, “Implementing comprehensive discharge planning to reduce 30-days readmission rate for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF).” Initially, the multitude of activities outlined in the course requirements, discussions, and assignments seemed overwhelming. However, guided by the instructor and my preceptor, I navigated each step successfully. Today, I possess a heightened understanding of project development, surpassing my initial knowledge.
This course has not only equipped me with essential project management skills but has also instilled confidence in tackling complex healthcare initiatives. The hands-on experience gained throughout the course has been transformative, paving the way for a more informed and adept approach to project implementation in my nursing practice.
References: Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. R. (2016). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends, & management. Elsevier Health Sciences. Zaccagnini, M. E., & Pechacek, J. M. (2019). Project planning and management for nurses. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
