Our social and professional networks often overlap, which is why we don't always say what we really think. In fact, the anticipation of the upset is far greater than the reality. However, the core values that are expected and appreciated in nurses are responsibility, honesty, integrity, belief in human dignity, patient equality, and the desire to prevent and alleviate suffering. A nurse's professionalism is judged based on personal behaviors, appearance, presentation, and so on. Nurses are respo...

As an MSN prepared nurse, you will be looked at by the team to develop policies based on evidence. Master's-prepared nurses are expected to lead and role model the implementation of evidence-based practices that promote positive change.  Please discuss and address the following questions: What value do you see in evidence based practice? How might it improve care and patient outcomes? IMPORTANT NOTE: Your instructor will be monitoring the Collaboration Café but not participating as th...

As you begin the journey into graduate education, it is important to understand the value of the Masters Prepared Nurse. Take a moment and reflect on your decision to return to graduate school. What were the motivating factors: a better job, requirement for promotion, a desire for professional development, or the opportunity to influence positive change and shape the future of nursing practice? Take a moment to reflect on your “why”.  When we understand our “why” it can help to motivate us durin...

Purpose The purpose of the graded collaborative discussions is to engage faculty and students in an interactive dialogue to assist the student in organizing, integrating, applying, and critically appraising knowledge regarding advanced nursing practice. Scholarly information obtained from credible sources as well as professional communication are required. Application of information to professional experiences promotes the analysis and use of principles, knowledge, and information learned and...

Preparing the assignment Introduction This graded discussion will explore the impact of systems theory on a practice problem or issue. Please provide an initial response in the discussion question by Wednesday at 11:59pm MT and two interactive dialogue responses no later than Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of WEEK 7. The discussion is worth 75 points. Please refer to the discussion rubric for additional criteria. Assignment Reflect on an experience in which you were directly involved ...

Purpose The process for affecting positive change to improve practice outcomes can start with either the identification of an area of interest or the identification of a potential or existing practice problem. Selecting an area of interest helps to define a direction for further inquiry. The purpose of this assessment is for students to identify and discuss an area of interest specific to advanced practice nursing. Students will identify a common practice problem related to the selected area ...

The purpose of the graded collaborative discussions is to engage faculty and students in an interactive dialogue to assist the student in organizing, integrating, applying, and critically appraising knowledge regarding advanced nursing practice. Scholarly information obtained from credible sources as well as professional communication are required. Application of information to professional experiences promotes the analysis and use of principles, knowledge, and information learned and related to...

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with an opportunity to explore the nurse practitioner (NP) practice requirements in his/her state of practice, NP competencies and leadership skills to develop a plan to support professional development. Activity Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Examine roles and competencies of advanced practice nurses essential to performing as leaders and advocates of holistic,...

Preparing the Assignment Introduction This graded discussion will explore the concepts of person-centred care and reflective practice. Please provide an initial response to the discussion question by Wednesday at 11:59pm MT and two interactive dialogue responses no later than Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of WEEK 3. The discussion is worth 75 points. Please refer to the discussion grading rubric for additional criteria. Assignment This week's topic focused on caring and reflective practice i...

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to explore the roles and competencies of the advanced practice nurse (APN). Activity Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Examine roles and competencies of advanced practice nurses essential to performing as leaders and advocates of holistic, safe, and quality care. (CO1) Explore the process of scholarship engagement to improve health and healthcare ...