For Discussion Forum 1, the mentor will assign students to examine one of the 5 QSEN competencies. In Discussion Forum 1, post your response to the following discussion prompts. Please identify the forum in which you are participating in the subject line of your thread (e.g., “Discussion Forum 1/[Your Name]”). Post your response to the selected discussion topic by the date indicated in the Course Calendar. Reply to at least two classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the Course Calendar.
Describe the competency.
Why do you think this is an important element of providing high quality and safe care of clients?
How could you apply this competency to your practice as a nursing student?
Do you feel that you could disagree with a healthcare professional who was doing something wrong in the hospital setting?
For posting and grading guidelines as well as additional help with discussion assignments, please refer to the online discussion rubric located in the evaluation rubrics area of the course website and to the student handbook located within the general information area of the course website. [MO 1.1, MO 1.2]