Introduction to Advanced Nursing Practice
I need about 120 words for each question. Please provide individual references separately with each question
UNIT 3
Topic: Diversity and Global Perspectives of Care
DQ1
Identify a population that you will likely serve as an advanced registered nurse that you think is particularly vulnerable to issues of health disparities/inequity. Discuss the contribution of your particular specialty to health promotion and disease prevention for this population. How do issues of diversity and global perspectives of care contribute to your understanding of health equity as it relates to this population?
DQ2
What is your personal worldview? Connect your worldview to cultural and spiritual competence. How will your worldview and cultural and spiritual competence affect your future practice and role? Consider both the provision of safe, quality care to diverse populations and interprofessional relationships.
STUDY MATERIALS
Read Chapters 7, 8, and 24 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession.
Explore the Diversity Rx website.
Explore the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding website.
UNIT 4
Topic: Theory-Based Nursing Practice I
DQ1
Compare and contrast two nursing theories. How do they differ based on their intent, scope, and goals? Which one might be more relevant to your future role, and why?
DQ2
Select two different nursing theories and describe how they relate to patient care. How could you use them for inciting behavioral changes? Discuss the pros and cons of applying each theory and how they could be integrated into your future practice. Are there any particular ethical issues related to the integration of these theories that should be considered?
STUDY MATERIALS
Read Chapters 19 and 23 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession.
Read “The Living Tree of Nursing Theories,” by Tourville and Ingalls, from Nursing Forum (2003).
Read “A Cross-Cultural Comparison of a Clinical Nurse Competency Path Model,” by Sportsman, Hamilton, and Schumacker, from International Journal of Nursing Education (2014).
Read “A Multidimensional Analysis of the Epistemic Origins of Nursing Theories, Models, and Frameworks,” by Beckstead and Beckstead, from International Journal of Nursing Studies (2006).
Explore the links on the Nursing Theories page of the Current Nursing website.
UNIT 5
Topic: Theory-Based Nursing Practice II
DQ1
During this program, you will complete an evidence-based practice project addressing a problem, issue, or concern in your specialty area of professional practice. Consider an area in your specialty that you believe needs improvement. Which nursing theories could you apply to this problem? Why is this the best theory?
DQ2
Select one theory discussed during Topics 4 and 5. Does application of this theory differ based on the population focus (individuals, families, communities, and special populations)? Why or why not? Use examples from your current practice to illustrate differences or similarities.
STUDY MATERIALS
Review Chapters 19 and 23 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession.
Review “The Living Tree of Nursing Theories,” by Tourville and Ingalls, from Nursing Forum (2003).
Review “Competencies Create Expert, Accountable Nurses Delivering Quality Care,” by Pirschel, from ONS Voice(2017).
Review “A Multidimensional Analysis of the Epistemic Origins of Nursing Theories, Models, and Frameworks,” by Beckstead and Beckstead, from International Journal of Nursing Studies (2006).
UNIT 6
Topic: Role of Research and Research Process for Advanced Registered Nurses
DQ1
Review the evidence-based practice project ideas you described in Topic 5 DQ 1. Based on your initial ideas, what types of scholarly nursing research (such as quantitative or qualitative research, peer-reviewed resources, etc.) would be required to further investigate the issue? Identify the criteria you would use to evaluate the appropriateness of the research. Why is it important to select research that meets these criteria?
DQ2
Imagine the following scenario: You are taking the evidence-based practice course and one of your classmates shares an EBP project draft with you. You notice that some of the research has not been cited correctly or even at all. When you approach your classmate, the response is that “no one will notice and it is not a big deal anyway.” What are your next steps in speaking with your classmate? Consider how this could reflect on the credibility and integrity of the individuals involved, the University, and the profession.
STUDY MATERIALS
Read Chapters 20-22 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession.
Watch “Information Literacy: The Perils of Online Research,” by Cambridge Educational (2006), available through Films on Demand in the GCU Library.
Watch “Effective Internet Search: Basic Tools and Advanced Strategies,” by Cambridge Educational (2011), available through Films on Demand in the GCU Library.
Watch “Researching, Reading, and Writing,” by Cambridge Educational (2009), available through Films on Demand in the GCU Library.
Read “A Scholar Is What a Scholar Writes: Practical Tips on Scholarly Writing,” by Walker, from Journal of Theory Construction & Testing (2003).
Read “Critically Analyzing Information Sources: Critical Appraisal and Analysis,” located on the Cornell University Library website.
UNIT 7
Topic: Evidence-Based Practice Initiatives
DQ1
Describe the steps of the evidence-based research process and the importance of using them. In the initial stages of an EBP project, where do nurses in your specialty go to locate sources of information that help them to determine whether or not a practice problem is appropriate for an evidence-based practice change proposal. Include two specific sources on information in your discussion.
DQ2
What are some of the major ethical issues in conducting research that impacts the advanced registered nurse? Discuss the role of the advanced registered nurse in advocating for patient safety and rights in conducting research.
STUDY MATERIALS
Review Chapters 20-22 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession.
Read “Defining Scholarship for the Discipline of Nursing,” by Edwards, Alichnie, Easley, Edwardson, Keating, and Stanley (1999), located on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing website.
Read “The Impact of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and the Next Big Ideas,” by Stevens, from Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (2013).
Explore the Cochrane Library website.
UNIT 8
Topic: Role Development for Advanced Registered Nurses
DQ1
Identify three professional nursing organizations that interest you. Provide a brief summary of their purpose, requirements, and any differences in focus, population, scope, or intent. How do these organizations align to your goals and worldview?
DQ2
Research health care legislation that is being considered in your state. What impact might this legislation have on your future practice? What impact does it have on the collective practice of nurses in your state? How do you envision yourself potentially becoming involved in political advocacy for the profession in your future practice?
