Introduction
From Florence Nightingale to Jennifor Worth of Call the Midwife, nurses have documented their experiences and what changes they brought about to the profession. You have probably asked yourself many times over the past few months why you want to be a nurse or what possessed you to believe that you could be one. Now I want to ponder what you feel you have to offer to our beloved profession.
In this Webquest, you will examine some nurses from our history and compare yourself to them. This is for you to understand that we all contribute to the profession in some small way, but there are those we consider pioneers. Will you be a future pioneer? If only in your own community?
Objectives:
1. Examine the lives of two historical figures in nursing.
2. Examine your own reasons for wanting to become a nurse.
3. Compare your story to the historical figures.
4. Follow the instructions under the Process tab.
5. Evaulation based on the given rubric under the Evaluation.
Task
Why did you decide to become a nurse? Was it because some in your family were, and you want to continue the legacy? Or was is some over benevolent reason? Or was financially security in the uncertain economic times?
Do you think you are similar or quite different from those in the history of nursing in your reasons? Perhaps we in the 21st century are far removed from our professional ancestors.
Let's compare ourselves and find out.
Process
Conduct a brief research on two the historical figures from nursing using the websites provided. Describe their life in nursing and their contributions.
In a brief paper, identiy your reasons for choosing nursing. Then compare and contrast yourself to the two nurses from the past.
Be sure to include a photo of the three of you.
Use the rubric from the Evaluation tab as your guide.
Place in the dropbox on D2L.
Five of the Most Influential Nurses in History -
http://www.sbbcollege.edu/s/most-influential-nurses-in-history/
25 Most Famous Nurses in History
http://onlinebsn.org/2009/25-most-famous-nurses-in-history/
The Top Ten Most Influential Nurses in American History
http://scrubsmag.com/10-most-influential-female-nurses-of-all-time/
How Famous Nurses Have Changed the Nursing Profession
http://www.nursing-theory.org/famous-nurses/
Evaluation
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Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Qualified 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
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Organization |
Student did not understand Web Quest because process not followed. |
Student did not understand Web Quest because no comparison to nursing figures. |
Student progresses towards Web Quest information because comparison to only one historical nursing figure. |
Student comprehends Web Quest comparing self to two historical nursing figures. |
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Content |
No evidence that higher level thinking skills were used in the creation of this project |
Little evidence that higher level of learning skills were used in the creation of this project. |
Some evidence that higher level of learning skills were used in the creation of this project. |
Clear evidence that higher level of learning skills were used in the creation of this project. |
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Images |
No images, or images. |
One image included in WebQuest. |
Two images included in WebQuest. |
Three images Include as required. |
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Evidence that Objectives were met |
No evidence that project relates to stated objectives. |
Little evidence that project relates to stated objectives. |
Some evidence that project relates to stated objectives. |
Clear evidence that project relates to stated objectives. |
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Total Points Received |
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Conclusion
Now that you have completed this WebQuest, you see you too will contribute the nursing profession. Whether or not you stop with this LPN position or complete the ADN program, you will play a vital role. Maybe it will remain in your community of practice, or you will go on to create new nursing theories and knowledge.
Regardless, rest assured, you and your generation will take our beloved profession further.
May your light always shine.
Credits
Author Biography
Anna Kathryn Vaughn, RN, MSN
Originally from central Louisiana, Anna Kathryn currently resides in Durango, CO. She holds an ADN from LSU-Alexandria, a BSN from Northwestern State University, and an MSN from Chamberlain College of Nursing. New to nursing education, but not nursing, she wanted to bring interesting activities to her classroom. Anna learned to use WebQuest when teaching secondary school and found the value for engaging learners.
Image of Florence Nightingale- http://spartacus-educational.com/REnightingale.htm
Image of Jennifer Worth- http://www.azquotes.com/author/19503-Jennifer_Worth
Teacher Page
By Anna Kathryn Vaughn, RN, MSN Pueblo Community College-SCCC
From Florence Nightingale to Jennifor Worth of Call the Midwife, nurses have documented their experiences and what changes they brought about to the profession. You have probably asked yourself many times over the past few months why you want to be a nurse or what possessed you to believe that you could be one. Now I want to ponder what you feel you have to offer to our beloved profession.
In this Webquest, you will examine some nurses from our history and compare yourself to them. This is for you to understand that we all contribute to the profession in some small way, but there are those we consider pioneers. Will you be a future pioneer? If only in your own community?
Teacher Introduction
Anna Kathryn Vaughn is a nursing instructor at Pueblo Community College - Southwest Colorado Community College campus.