N402 WIT Assignment

N402 WIT Assignment

Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is to observe and reflect on psychosocial nursing communication, focusing on end-of-life care, interprofessional communication, and collaboration. You will watch the movie WIT and explore concepts of death, dying, and the nurse-patient psychosocial

relationship during end-of-life care. You will also examine effective psychosocial communication and interprofessional collaboration during this stage of care.

Instructions:

• Movie: Watch the movie WIT.
• Reflection Paper: Write a reflection summarizing your reactions to the movie and relating them to course concepts on psychosocial communication, interprofessional communication, and end-of-life care.

• The use of I statements is acceptable as this is an informal reflection uses APA for citations and
• Length: 3-5 pages (excluding title and reference pages).
• Format: APA 7th edition format with citations, title page, and reference

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N402 WIT Assignment

Reflection Structure:

1. General Description of the Movie (1-2 paragraphs)
   • Provide an overview of the movie, including:
     • The main characters.
     • The major theme.
     • The setting.
     • Include a citation for the movie in APA format

2.  Role of Nurse/Communication (3-4 paragraphs)

• Roles of the Nurse: Describe at least four roles the nurse plays in the Supported with a citation.
• Consistency with Professional Nursing: Reflect on whether the roles are consistent with professional nursing standards supported with a
• Nurse’s Communication: Discuss whether the nurse’s communication was

Include three styles of therapeutic communication and describe interprofessional

collaboration and communication (minimum of two styles) supported with a citation.

• Support with Literature: Cite at least three scholarly sources (may include one course reading).

N402 WIT Assignment

3.  Reaction to the Movie (2-3 paragraphs)

• Emotional Impact: Was the movie difficult to watch? What emotions did it evoke? Discuss the feelings you had toward the main character or other characters (e.g., her father).
• Character Evolution: Describe how the main character changes throughout the movie. Do you think this change was realistic?

4.  Impact on Future Practice (3-4 paragraphs)

• Impact of Nurse Roles: How will the nurse’s roles from the movie impact your future nursing practice?
• Communication in End-of-Life Care: What type of communication supports individuals during end-of-life care, and how will you incorporate this into your practice?
• Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration: Based on course learning, how could you

enhance interprofessional collaboration when facing barriers similar to those in the movie?

• Support with Literature: Cite at least two scholarly sources (may include one citation from course readings).

N402 WIT Assignment

5.  Summary (1-2 paragraphs)

• Recap Key Points: Summarize the main points you covered, including thoughts on death, dying, and the nurse-client
• Additional Reflections: Share any additional reflections you may have on the themes explored in the movie and how they relate to nursing

Additional Instructions:

• APA Format: Follow APA 7th edition for formatting, including title page and reference
• Citations: Include citations for the movie WIT and all scholarly sources

By following these guidelines, you’ll ensure that your reflection paper is well-organized, thoughtful, and aligned with the course’s learning objectives. Please see the rubric below.