Nursing

Through your work in this unit, you have come to understand just how different quantitative and qualitative decision-making techniques are. Perhaps that is why a mixed methods decision-making technique could be characterized as drawing from the best of both worlds. For this discussion, post a reflection on how a mixed methods decision-making technique fits this […]

Discuss how evidence-based practice is applied in your practice setting and describe the desired patient outcome achieved through this approach.

The media, and Hollywood in particular, represent one avenue in which the general public becomes familiar with the role of nurses.How does the media positively or negatively influence the public’s image of nursing? What other avenues may better educate the general public on the role and scope of nursing as well as the changing health […]

We learned effective communication is essential in overcoming conflict, embracing our similarities and differences, and streamlining our work. On the basis of your learning, review the scenario given below and develop the ways to address any misunderstandings based on ineffective communication. You have been invited to be in charge of developing a team-building activity to […]

Explain the value that professional nursing organizations in networking and in the legislative process. Provide a rationale for your response.

Describe the definition of nursing as put forward by the American Nurses Association.How does it address the metaparadigm theories of nursing?

How does knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provide a context in which to understand current practice? Identify at least three trends in nursing practice demonstrated by the interactive timeline. How have these trends influenced your perspective of nursing practice?

From the GCU Library, select and review three recent (published within the last 5 years) journal articles (one of each of the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of health promotion) in nursing practice. Prepare an essay (750-1,000 words) in which you review and compare the three articles you have selected for this assignment. Address the […]

In this last week of class, we ask you to reflect on all you have learned these past weeks. Describe how you as an advanced nurse will interpret and apply theory in your practical environment (i.e., leadership or education) compared to when you first started this course. When did the paradigm shift in your thinking […]

Review the QSEN Competency KSAS (Graduate) by clicking HERE. After reviewing, please address the following in your discussion: Describe methods the NP will use to identify and prevent verbal, physical and psychological harm to patients and staff. Next, review the AHRQ Patient Safety Network by clicking  HERE. After reviewing, please address the following in your discussion: […]