Learning Strategies and Methods: A Reflection Looking back on this course and the RN-BSN completion program as a whole, I am reminded that this is a process. There will be challenges and victories. I feel like each of them is destined to teach me something on this journey towards improving my nursing education. I always thought that as a nurse it was important to keep up with evidence-based research, but returning to the formal school setting was a big step. As stated by Hood (2010) “A professional nurse should expect to engage in a lifetime of continuous learning, growth and development” (p.30). I take the responsibility of being a lifelong learner and commitment to excellence as a nurse very seriously. I am grateful to say that with each lesson in this program my skills and knowledge deepen. Case Study Learning Method The case study method is a great way to identify problems in a clinical situation. This method of reflecting on my personal experiences in a specific set of circumstances promoted challenging questions and ideas. It also helped me understand the importance of having all the data before making a decision on a treatment plan. It becomes obvious when trying to answer case study questions when there isn't enough information. Case studies are a great way to immerse ourselves in the clinical situation so that as nurses we can have a greater understanding of critical thinking (Asselin, 2012). Challenges as an Evolving Leader Today's nurse, as an evolving leader, must be compassionate, professional, and treat the patient as a whole. Professional development and continuous, lifelong learning are also an expectation for a nurse (Castell, 2008). The learning experience of this course has...... half of the article......, D., & Lartey, G. (2013). Measuring critical thinking for RN to BSN students. Kentucky Nurse, 61(3), 6-7.Asselin, M.E. (2011). Using reflective strategies to connect course knowledge to clinical practice: The RN to BSN student experience. Journal of Nursing Education, 50(3), 125-133. doi:10.3928/01484834-20101230-08Castell, F. (2008). Professionalism in nursing practice. North tec nursing diary. 12, page. 1-5pm. Hood, L. J. (2010). Leddy & Pepper's The Conceptual Foundations of Professional Nursing (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & WilkinsKubsch, S., Hansen, G., & Huyser-Eatwell, V. (2008). Professional values: The case of rn-bsncomplete education. The Journal of Continuing Nursing Education, 39(8), 375-384. Urden, L., Stacy, K., & Lough, M. (Eds.). (2010). Critical care nursing: Diagnosis and management (6th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.