Reflecting on the entire semester, I have learned a lot about myself as a nurse and as a researcher. I have learned that I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, and I am committed to using my research skills to improve healthcare.

I have also learned that I am interested in working with underserved populations. I believe that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of their socioeconomic status or background. I am committed to using my skills to help improve the health of these populations.

I am still in the early stages of developing my DNP project, but I am excited about the possibilities. I am interested in exploring the intersection of behavioral and mental health (BMH) and medical-surgical (MS) care, and I am particularly interested in using this lens to improve the care of underserved populations.

I am not sure yet what specific population my project will target, but I am open to working with any population that is in need. I believe that everyone deserves access to quality BMH care, and I am committed to using my skills to make a difference.

Here are some specific ideas for my DNP project:

• Conduct a needs assessment to identify the gaps in BMH care on MS floors in community hospitals in Northern NJ.
• Develop and implement an intervention to improve the integration of BMH care on MS floors in community hospitals in Northern NJ.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention to improve the quality of care, patient satisfaction, and patient outcomes.

I am still in the early stages of developing my project, but I am excited about the possibilities. I believe that BMH care is essential for the overall health of individuals, and I am committed to using my skills to improve the care of underserved populations.

I am also passionate about the following areas of practice change:

• Improving the quality of BMH care: I believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality BMH care, and I am committed to using my skills to improve the quality of care that is provided. I am interested in using evidence-based practice to improve the outcomes of care and to reduce healthcare disparities.
• Promoting patient safety: I am committed to promoting patient safety and preventing harm. I am interested in using research to identify and reduce risks to patient safety in the BMH setting.
• Increasing patient engagement: I believe that patients should be active participants in their own BMH care. I am interested in using research to find ways to increase patient engagement and improve patient satisfaction in the BMH setting.
• Improving the patient experience: I believe that the patient experience should be a priority in BMH care. I am interested in using research to find ways to improve the patient experience and make it more patient-centered in the BMH setting.

I am excited to begin the development of my DNP project and to use my skills to make a difference in the lives of others. I believe that my passion for practice change can make a positive impact on the healthcare system, and I am committed to using my skills to improve the quality of BMH care, promote patient safety, increase patient engagement, and improve the patient experience in the BMH setting.

Specifically, I am interested in focusing on the lack of integration of BMH services on MS floors in community hospitals in Northern NJ. This is a significant issue, as many patients with BMH conditions are admitted to MS floors and do not receive the care they need. This can lead to a number of negative consequences, including delayed diagnosis and treatment, increased length of stay, and decreased patient satisfaction.

I believe that there are a number of things that can be done to improve the integration of BMH services on MS floors. These include:

• Increased education and training for nurses and other healthcare providers on BMH conditions.
• Development of standardized protocols for the assessment and management of BMH conditions on MS floors.
• Increased collaboration between BMH providers and MS providers.
• Creation of dedicated BMH beds on MS floors.