Answer 3 for DNP 801 Reflect on your different experiences in this course, from learning new tools to having to think critically to learning how to accept feedback

 Answer 3 for DNP 801 Reflect on your different experiences in this course, from learning new tools to having to think critically to learning how to accept feedback

The last eight weeks have been quite the journey. I appreciate all the topics discussed each week such as feedback, critically-thinking, and reflecting on ourselves and our points of view. There were challenges along the way, one of them being able to adjust and obtain a balance between school, life, and work. Being aligned with school requirements and expectations allows enables students to be successful in the program (Gonzalez &Finnell, 2020). I was able to acclimate to the program by aligning myself with school requirements and expectations, which help me prioritize school assignments, work tasks, and life matters. Another challenge I encountered was navigating through the DC Network and finding required documents. Knowing that I have been successful throughout the first class has been rewarding. Seeing the finish line and being able to finish the race, despite multiple hurdles, is indeed rewarding. I valued the feedback that I received during the class because it either validated my learning or pointed me in the correct direction. According to Cohen and Singh (2020), feedback is necessary for student success and constructive comments will help them learn from their mistakes and enhance their future work. Being a nurse leader, it is important to give feedback to staff and also received feedback from them. For instance, mentoring staff and giving them the appropriate feedback is necessary for their growth. In return, receiving feedback from my staff is also imperative to both my success and the success of the unit. As a nurse leader, I am very open to feedback as it notifies me of what works or if there are any processes that need to be changed. Ultimately, I’ve learned much valuable information from this class and look forward to applying it throughout the DNP program.

Reference:

Cohen, A., & Singh, D. (2020). Effective student feedback as a marker for student success. South African Journal of Higher