Your reflective journal is an opportunity to assimilate information you have learned from multiple sources including, but not limited to, class lectures, discussion boards, individual and group assignments, and MindTap activities. A prompt is provided for you to apply "what you know" to "how you think/feel/believe" about a specific topic. This process is designed to help you explore and grow in your personal academic journey while promoting your critical thinking skills that are essential to your role as a nurse. The benefits of Reflective Journaling include:

• Critical Thinking Skill Development
• Synthesis of Classroom and Clinical Knowledge
• Self-Awarenes

Your response should be approximately 200 to 250 words and should provide your thoughts on the issues that can be a factor in your longevity. When crafting your response, please consider your current lifestyle, changes you can make to your lifestyle, and external factors that may influence your longevity.

Writing Prompt

What are the significant factors that can determine your longevity?

• Consider factors such as genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and medical factors.