Grand Canyon NUR502 Week 1 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest 2015 DQ 1 What comparisons can be found between the GCU Mission and Domains/CON Mission and Program Competencies (for your selected specialty track, links located in the Course Materials) with the AACN’s Essentials for Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (link located in the Week 1 Topic Materials)? Explain your rational. .gcu.edu/About-Us/Mission-and-Vision.php” title=”http://www.gcu.edu/About-Us/Mission-and-Vision.php”>http://www.gcu.edu/About-Us/Mission-and-Vision.php .gcu.edu/College-of-Nursing-and-Health-Care-Professions.php” title=”http://www.gcu.edu/College-of-Nursing-and-Health-Care-Professions.php”>http://www.gcu.edu/College-of-Nursing-and-Health-Care-Professions.php DQ 2 Name one recommendation from the IOM Future of Nursing Report. What is its importance relative to Advanced Practice Nursing? Support your answer. Grand Canyon NUR502 Week 2 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest 2015 DQ 1 Discuss several aspects of professional communication as it relates to the use of language in terms of form (e.g., clarity, accuracy) and content (culture and/or ethics). Cite the references you used to compose your response (from required readings). DQ 2 What is the role of the Advanced Professional Nurse in creating an ethical practice environment? Respond to this question, based on your selected APN role. Grand Canyon NUR502 Week 3 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest 2015 DQ 1 Discuss the value of nursing theory to the profession of nursing. Identify one way in which you could use nursing theory to improve your practice (present or future role). Provide a reference for your response. DQ 2 Read the AACN documents for essentials of baccalaureate versus master’s education and identify the competencies that reflect use of theory and knowledge. Compare and contrast the competencies for baccalaureate and master’s level. Grand Canyon NUR502 Week 4 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest 2015 DQ 1 Explain, in your own words, the difference between the three paradigms: human needs, interactive, and unitary process. Which of these best fits your philosophy of nursing? DQ 2 Select one of the grand or middle-range nursing theories. How does the theory demonstrate evidence of the utilization of social, behavioral, or bioscience theories? Grand Canyon NUR502 Week 5 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest 2015 DQ 1 All nursing theories are developed in space and time, and are not value free. Select one nursing theorist and explain the factors that influenced development of the theory (history, scientific paradigm, and personal experiences–mentoring, education, practice, other). Provide reference(s) for your response. DQ 2 Select three theories and compare the definition of person/human being. Comment regarding which definition best fits with your own thinking. Grand Canyon NUR502 Week 6 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest 2015 DQ 1 Choose one of the middle-range theories. How could you use this theory to direct care in a nursing unit if you were the manager? Share your results DQ 2 Choose one of the middle-range theories. What impact would this theory most likely have on your individual practice? Give specific examples. Grand Canyon NUR502 Week 7 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest 2015 DQ 1 The influence of consequential ethics as an ethical framework (the greatest good for the greatest number) opposes the ethical principle of deontology (i.e., the rightness of an act itself determines what is right). Both of these impact the nursing profession. Modern social exchange theories are based on the principle of utility. Read the assumptions of social exchange theory and consider how these would affect the nurse-patient relationship, compared to how these impact the nurse within the health care environment. To what extent are all theories ethical? Is social exchange theory compatible with the values of the nursing profession? DQ 2 Which among the learning theories provided you with new information? How would you apply this in your practice? Grand Canyon NUR502 Week 8 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest 2015 DQ 1 Individually, comment on at least three reports posted by other CLC teams by the end of Topic 8. Provide substantive comments that include a focus on the application of the theory as a framework for practice (general or specific, basic or advanced). As a group, respond to all posts directed towards your CLC group’s posted report. DQ 2 Comment on the usefulness of Benner’s work in your present or future role. Provide several examples. assignments week 1 Refer to the “Master’s Prepared Nurse Interview Guide_student” as you prepare this assignment. Interview a nurse who is master’s-prepared in nursing and is using this education in a present position. Preferably, select someone who is in a position similar to your chosen specialty track. The purpose of the interview is for you to gain insight into the interplay among education, career path, and opportunities. Be certain to identify specific competencies that the MSN-prepared nurse gained, and is presently using, that reflect advanced education. Organize your interview around the topics below: Overview of the master’s-prepared nurse’s career Reason for seeking graduate education Description of present position and role Usefulness of graduate education for present role Pearls of wisdom he/she is willing to share In 750-1,000 words, write the interview in a narrative format. Use the following guidelines: Within the paper’s introduction, explain your interview selection. Do not identify the individual by name. Use centered headings to separate parts of the interview. In the conclusion, identify one or more competencies from the interview that are consistent with GCU program competencies and/or AACN education essentials. In addition, provide a statement that reflects what you gained from the interview. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. week 2 For this assignment, consult the “Professional Communication Cultural Sensitivity Guide.” Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words on a specific cultural group. Use the following guidelines: Select one article from a nursing journal focused on a cultural group. In the introduction, state your reason for selecting the cultural group. Summarize the key points of the article. Apply the new information to a practice situation that demonstrates cultural sensitivity in communication, reflecting the reading in chapter 25. Write a conclusion. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. Grand Canyon University College of Nursing NUR 502 – Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice Professional Communication Cultural Sensitivity Guide Title of Paper This is the introduction. It should include purpose of paper and rationale for selection of specific cultural group. It would be appropriate to cite information from your textbook regarding the importance of cultural competence in nursing. Summary of Article Summarize article succinctly. Then focus on the key cultural differences that should be taken into consideration when providing care. Application to Practice In this section, be sure to focus on communication (assessing, comforting, teaching) that would demonstrate cultural sensitivity to the cultural group. You may also include other nursing interventions that would demonstrate cultural sensitivity. Cite from chapters in text to provide additional general information applicable to key points. Conclusion In the conclusion, address the importance of cultural sensitivity in communication, both generally and with this population. Describe any conclusions you have drawn from the article/text readings related to this paper. Do not introduce new information. References Provide complete information for the references you have cited in your paper. week 3 This is a CLC assignment. For this group assignment, refer to the instructor for your group placement, then develop a CLC Group Project Agreement that addresses the following: Sets up schedule for communication. Provides contact information if needed. Clarifies process for conflict resolution. Clarifies roles for each member after reviewing the assignment details. APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. NUR 502 CLC Group Project Agreement Grading Criteria CLC Course Information Course Name/Section Number: Instructor’s Name: Start Date of the Course: CLC Member Contact Information (Who is in our group?) CLC Member Name Primary E-mail Address Secondary E-mail Address Other Contact Information CLC Group Values (What do we need to do to ensure our team’s success?) What Each Team Member Agrees to Do Why This Is Important to the Team Check into the CLC regularly to review progress on the assignment. Contribute ideas and feedback to the group from initial discussions throughout project completion. Communicate with all CLC members as soon as a problem or issue arises. Maintain respectful communications with all team members. Complete assigned tasks by the deadlines set by the CLC members. Take a leadership role in CLC assignments. Make sure to cite and reference all sources of information used in completing tasks. Other: Other: Project Management Specifics (What needs to be undertaken to complete the CLC project?) CLC Group Member’s Name Task to be Completed by This Team Member (This section will change for each CLC Project.) Due Date for Completing the Task for the CLC to Review Contributing one or more ideas for how the project should be completed. Outlining the CLC project. Assigning tasks to CLC members. Performing research on assigned topics and writing it up for CLC members to review. Making sure everyone meets their assigned deadlines for tasks. Proofreading and editing the paper. Submitting the paper via the Assignments feature by the due date deadline. Other: Other: CLC Group Interaction Guidelines (How can we anticipate and deal with group conflict when it arises?) What Could Happen To Impede Our Teamwork? What We Will Do if This Happens? A CLC member doesn’t provide project ideas or feedback to other team members. A CLC member doesn’t complete his/her task at all. A CLC member completes his/her task, but turns it in after the agreed-upon due date. Other: Other: CLC Group Review Process (What makes a CLC effective?) What did Our CLC Do Well This Time? (This section will change for each CLC Project.) What Can We Do to be a More Effective CLC Next Time? (This section will change for each CLC Project.) week 4 This is a CLC assignment. The purpose of this assignment is to have a clear understanding of the elements of a theory and to apply a theory to practice. The CLC group must use a grand theory or a high-level mid-range theory. The group will create a report for a practice committee at a health care institution. The objective is to convince your peers of the value of using a specific theory to guide practice and evaluate care. Since the text does not provide adequate information on any one theory for the purpose of this assignment, further research through nursing theory websites (general and specific), as well as theory texts specific to individual theories, will be required. Begin the assignment by identifying a theorist and providing the rationale for the group’s selection. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. Select a peer-reviewed concept analysis article of your choice and write a response of 1,000–1,250 words. Use the following guidelines: Include an introduction. Describe the method of analysis, using the article and chapter 3 of Theoretical Basis for Nursing. Describe the steps of process and the results for each step. Apply the concept to a practice situation. Include a conclusion. Prepare this assignment according to APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. week 5 PURPOSE: It is important to understand how research can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In this assignment, you will identify a practical problem that emerges from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. DIRECTIONS: Chose a problem that you are encountering in your practice or about which you have read in the current literature. Write a paper (250 to 500 words) that describes a practical problem that emerges from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. The paper should do the following: Clearly describe the problem. Provide a rationale for the significance of this problem. The rationale must be supported by the current or seminal literature. Prepare this assignment according to APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. wek 6 PURPOSE: It is important to understand how middle-range theory can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In the previous assignment, you identified a practical problem that emerged from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. In this assignment, you will explore and apply middle-range theory to solve the specific problem that you identified in the previous assignment. DIRECTIONS: Consider the problem that you described in the previous assignment and the instructor feedback about that assignment. Write a paper (1,000 to 1,500 words) that describes how middle-range theory can be applied to the identified problem. The paper should include the following: A brief summary of the problem. A description of a middle-range theory that could be applied to the problem. Is this middle-range theory appropriate to your identified problem? A brief discussion of the middle-range theory’s origins. A discussion of how the middle-range theory has been previously applied. A discussion of the application of the middle-range theory to the identified problem. How would your practice change by incorporating this theory? Prepare this assignment according to APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center week 7 This is a CLC assignment. In your group, write a report on the chosen theorist/theory that includes the following: Introduction: Identify the theorist and rationale for the selection. Describe the theorist (short biography and major influences on the theorist). Indicate the category under which the theorist falls (can use McEwen & Wills classification or other source). Incorporate assumptions underlying the theory (including how metaparadigm concepts are defined). Include major concepts of the theory. Include major propositions of the theory. Provide examples from the literature of how the theory has been used. Describe how the theory will be integrated into practice at your institution (or how it will be used as a foundation, framework, etc.). This is an action plan. Give concrete examples of how theory would be integrated (e.g., assessment guide) and what patient outcomes could be measured as a result of implementing the theory. Conclusion: Contrast present practice with what would take place if the theory were guiding the practice. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. Have one member of the CLC post the Grand Theorist Report in the Module 8 Discussion Forum. You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. week 8 It is important to understand how borrowed theory can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In the previous assignment, you identified a practical problem that emerged from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice, and you explored how middle-range theory could be applied to solve the problem. In this assignment, you will explore and apply borrowed theory to solve the specific problem that you identified previously, and you will synthesize the applications of the middle-range theory and the borrowed theory into the most appropriate solution to the problem. DIRECTIONS: Consider the problem that you described in the previous assignments and the instructor feedback about those assignments. Write a paper (1,750 to 2,000 words) that describes how borrowed theory can be applied to the identified problem. The paper should include the following: A brief summary of the problem including the potential middle-range theory that could be applied. A description of a borrowed theory that could be applied to the problem. Is this borrowed theory appropriate to your identified problem? A brief history of the borrowed theory’s origins. A discussion of how the borrowed theory has been previously applied. A discussion of the application of the borrowed theory to the identified problem. How would your practice change by incorporating this theory? A discussion of how application of both the borrowed theory and the middle-range theory can be integrated to create the most appropriate solution to the identified problem. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
