Why are self-care and self-leadership important, and how do they relate to one’s competency as a leader?

MSN-prepared nurses serve as leaders across a wide array of healthcare and organizational contexts, influencing individuals, teams, organizations, and communities. Recognizing this far-reaching impact of the MSN-prepared nurse as leader in shaping healthcare and the profession, respond to the following.

Why are self-care and self-leadership important, and how do they relate to one’s competency as a leader? How is self-care related to self-leadership?

Based upon the Chamberlain Care Model, what are the implications when adequate self-care is present? What are the implications when self-care is lacking or absent?

How are self-care and self-leadership reflected in the principles of authentic leadership?

What are the implications of effective self-leadership and self-care in your future MSN role? Provide two recommendations to further cultivate self-care and self-leadership.

 

Write a brief summary for each of the developmental theories of  Erikson’s psycho social theory.

Write a brief introduction to the biopsychosocial framework that includes a thesis statement related to developmental theories.

 

  1. Write a brief summary (about two sentences for each) for each of the developmental theories listed below.

Erikson’s psychosocial theory

Skinner’s behaviorism theory

Piaget’s cognitive developmental theory

Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory

Baltes’ life span perspective

  1. Select two theories from above to compare and contrast. Explain the similarities and differences between the two theories. (5 points)
  2. Of the two theories you compared, discuss which you believe is a better way to explain growth and development and why you believe this way. (5 points)
  3.  Explain the application of developmental theory for health care professionals.

Annenberg Understanding Research Video” and other documentaries/clips, create a discussion board thread

After completing the assigned readings and watching the “Annenberg Understanding Research Video” and other documentaries/clips, create a discussion board thread that includes (a) an analysis of an article you read/what you learned, enjoyed, or found particularly interesting, (b) a connection to your personal experience, and (c) students should also ask a question to the rest of the class to enable further discussion”.

 In answering the prompt, each student must provide a question to further the discussion (allowing for other students to respond to their post).  In your response, share what the article/video was about, but more importantly tell us the connections you made to your own life.

Compare biological versus socialization viewpoints to examine behaviors used to initiate and maintain relationships.

This module afforded opportunity to compare biological versus socialization viewpoints to examine behaviors used to initiate and maintain relationships. Both perspectives can be applied to explore sexual orientation, patterns of dating, love and fidelity, divorce and remarriage, and sex differences in parenting. Select one perspective and one area of application to analyze its effect on relationships. Discuss the viewpoint and its influence on the selected area through factual points discussed from the readings.

Research a topic related to BCIT’s sustainability goals and the Sustainability Fund.

BCIT Library Database to research a topic related to BCIT’s sustainability goals and the Sustainability Fund. Select an idea which you would (hypothetically) propose for BCIT’s Sustainability Fund. Here are some ideas students used in the past. You can choose one if you prefer, or you can develop your own:

– increase recycling at BCIT

– increase carpooling at BCIT

– start a Community Garden at BCIT

– increase composting at BCIT

– reduce paper use at BCIT

– reduce eWaste at BCIT (the disposal of electronics)

– introduce eBooks for courses at BCIT

– have more Green Roofs at BCIT

– increase the number of students who bike to school at BCIT

– use energy efficient lights at BCIT

– use solar power at BCIT

– use biodegradable food containers at BCIT etc.