Assignment

Contemporary Nursing Practice

The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750‐1,000 word paper, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following:

1. Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.

2. Compare and contrast the differentiated practice competencies between an associate and baccalaureate education in nursing. Explain how scope of practice changes between an associate and baccalaureate nurse.

3. Identify a patient care situation and describe how nursing care, or approaches to decision‐making, differ between the BSN‐prepared nurse and the ADN nurse.

4. Discuss the significance of applying evidence‐based practice to nursing care and explain how the academic preparation of the RN‐BSN nurse supports its application.

5. Discuss how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and how this supports safer and more effective patient outcomes.

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Table of Contents

Dynamics in Nursing: Art and Science of Professional Practice

Read Chapter 3 in Dynamics in Nursing: Art and Science of Professional Practice.

URL:

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/dynamics-in-nursing_art-and-science-of-professional-practice_1e.php

Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce

Read “Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce,” by Rosseter (2015), located on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) website.

URL:

http://www.aacnnursing.org/News-Information/Fact-Sheets/Nursing-Workforce

The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice

Read “The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice,” by Rosseter (2017), located on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) website.

URL:

http://www.aacnnursing.org/News-Information/Fact-Sheets/Impact-of-Education

Scope of Practice

Read “Scope of Practice,” located on the American Nurses Association (ANA) website.

URL:

https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/scope-of-practice/

Initial Course Survey

In an effort for continuous improvement, Grand Canyon University would like you to take this opportunity to provide feedback about your experience with the university. Your participation is appreciated.

URL:

http://survey.gcu.edu/initial_course_survey/initial_course_survey.htm?q0.a=