Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level. Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a diploma or ADN degree). For additional help finding research on this topic, refer to the GCU Library tutorial located at […]

Nurses practice their profession by using their knowledge. For a long time, nurses obtain most of their knowledge from experiences, rituals, customs, or they rely on information provided by nurses before them. It was realized that this way of acquiring knowledge is not always the best practice. According to the video by Laureate education (2012), it was not until the 1990’s and beyond that evidence […]

Portfolio Assignment for this course. Reminder: You will combine Parts 1, 2, and 3 of your Course Project into one cohesive and cogent paper. Note: In addition, include a 1-page summary of your project. Reminder: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. All papers submitted must use this formatting. Please note: for this combing projects […]

Course Project: Part 3—Translating Evidence Into Practice In Part 3 of the Course Project, you consider how the evidence you gathered during Part 2 can be translated into nursing practice. Now that you have located available research on your PICOT question, you will examine what the research indicates about nursing practices. Connecting research evidence and findings to actual decisions and tasks that nurses complete in […]

Course Project: Part 3—Translating Evidence Into Practice In Part 3 of the Course Project, you consider how the evidence you gathered during Part 2 can be translated into nursing practice. Now that you have located available research on your PICOT question, you will examine what the research indicates about nursing practices. Connecting research evidence and findings to actual decisions and tasks that nurses complete in […]

 Restate your PICOT question and its significance to nursing practice. 2. Summarize the findings from the articles you selected for your literature review. Describe at least one nursing practice that is supported by the evidence in the articles. Justify your response with specific references to at least 2 of the articles. 3. Explain how the evidence-based practice that you identified contributes to better outcomes. In […]

Course Project: Part 3—Translating Evidence Into Practice A. In Part 3 of the Course Project, you consider how the evidence you gathered during Part 2 can be translated into nursing practice. Now that you have located available research on your PICOT question, you will examine what the research indicates about nursing practices. Connecting research evidence and findings to actual decisions and tasks that nurses complete […]

Assignment: Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies Critiquing the validity and robustness of research featured in journal articles provides a critical foundation for engaging in evidence-based practice. In Weeks 5 and 6, you explored quantitative research designs. In Week 7, you will examine qualitative and mixed methods research designs. For this Assignment, you critique a quantitative and either a qualitative or a mixed methods […]

Analyze the validity of both attached studies. For each article, write a response answering the questions in the following: •Box 10.1 Guidelines for Critiquing Design Elements and Study Validity in Quantitative Studies on p. 232 of Nursing Research for your quantitative article. Don’t use plagiarized sources. Get Your Custom Essay on Nursing Research for your quantitative article. Just from $13/Page Order Essay •Box 25.1 Guidelines […]

NR 500 VLE Second Life Assessment: Immersion in Second Life for AACN Essentials and Database Search Scavenger Hunt Guideline with Scoring Rubric Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to: a) identify the AACN Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing, b) evaluate the various roles of the master’s prepared nurse, c) perform a library database search, d) demonstrate application of APA 6th edition format, and […]

Assessment 2: Addressing Bias Guidelineswith Scoring Rubric Purpose In today’s current healthcare settings, the increasing diversity, globalization, and expanding technologies produce complex ethical pressures that influence nursing practice and practice outcomes. To be effective in amaster’s-prepared advanced nurse practice role it is important to understand personal values, beliefs, strengths, and limitations. The purpose of this assessment is to promote introspective reflection related to implicit and/or […]

Assessment 1: Artistic Expression – Concept of Caring Guidelineswith Scoring Rubric Purpose Nursing practice is both an art and a science with caring as a central concept to nursing practice and the profession of nursing. Caring is influenced by the nurse’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes formed through lifelong learning and experiences. The purpose of this assessment is to explore definitions of caring in nursing. Students […]

Assessment 1: Artistic Expression – Concept of Caring Guidelineswith Scoring Rubric Purpose Nursing practice is both an art and a science with caring as a central concept to nursing practice and the profession of nursing. Caring is influenced by the nurse’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes formed through lifelong learning and experiences. The purpose of this assessment is to explore definitions of caring in nursing. Students […]

Reflect the concepts addressed in this week’s lesson plan and required reading. Recall a challenging experience in either your personal or professional life. In the initial response, start with an introduction that includes a brief description of four core values that influence your nursing practice and interaction with others. Provide a concise description of the challenging experience. What core values were challenged in this experience? […]

Week 1: The Value of a Master’s-Prepared Nurse 1111 unread replies.100100 replies. Consider the current healthcare delivery models and practice settings. Reflect on how nursing practice is transforming in response to the current demands of the healthcare system and answer the following questions: What differentiates the practice of a master’s-prepared nurse compared to that of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse? What is the value of a master’s […]

eek 1: Healthy People Initiative As the school nurse working in a college health clinic, you see many opportunities to promote health. Maria is a 40-year-old Hispanic who is in her second year of nursing school. She complains of a 14-pound weight gain since starting school and is afraid of what this will do to both her appearance and health if the trend continues. After […]

Week 1: The Value of a Master’s-Prepared Nurse 1111 unread replies.100100 replies. Consider the current healthcare delivery models and practice settings. Reflect on how nursing practice is transforming in response to the current demands of the healthcare system and answer the following questions: What differentiates the practice of a master’s-prepared nurse compared to that of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse? What is the value of a master’s […]

Week 1: Healthy People Initiative As the school nurse working in a college health clinic, you see many opportunities to promote health. Maria is a 40-year-old Hispanic who is in her second year of nursing school. She complains of a 14-pound weight gain since starting school and is afraid of what this will do to both her appearance and health if the trend continues. After […]

Week 1: Healthy People Initiative As the school nurse working in a college health clinic, you see many opportunities to promote health. Maria is a 40-year-old Hispanic who is in her second year of nursing school. She complains of a 14-pound weight gain since starting school and is afraid of what this will do to both her appearance and health if the trend continues. After […]

Week 1: The Value of a Master’s-Prepared Nurse 1111 unread replies.100100 replies. Consider the current healthcare delivery models and practice settings. Reflect on how nursing practice is transforming in response to the current demands of the healthcare system and answer the following questions: What differentiates the practice of a master’s-prepared nurse compared to that of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse? What is the value of a master’s […]