How has nursing practice evolved over time? Explain the significance of evidence-based
practice and critical thinking in modern nursing. Identify one key nursing leader and
summarize one historical event that has shaped contemporary nursing practice, the
advancement of nursing as a profession, and the development of nursing roles. Select a
leader and a historical event different from those identified by your classmates.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least
two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150
words and include one reference. Refer to "RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric" and
"RN-BSN Participation Rubric," located in Class Resources, to understand the
expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
The nursing profession has evolved due to the ever-changing health care culture and
environment. Nurses must continue to strive for better education, training, technological
intelligence. This is not only to better themselves but also to better care for the diverse patient
populations and greater healthcare communities we serve in. The nursing profession was
transformed into a respectable vocation and set in motion for the advancement of nursing roles
through nursing education programs by Florence Nightingale.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) developed five core competencies that all health
professionals should be able to demonstrate. By developing these competencies, the IOM creates
a high standard. It also is the framework for nursing programs to build on. These competencies
ensure the nursing profession meets the needs and safety of the patients. Evidence–based practice
(EBP) is one of these core competencies.
With the evolution of healthcare, new practices needed to be developed to keep up with
diverse patient needs. Evidence–based practice (EBP) uses scientific research to improve
clinical practice. Evidence–based practice “integrate[s] best research with clinical expertise and
patient values for optimum care and participate in learning and research activities to the extent
feasible” (Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2003, Ch. 3).
practice and critical thinking in modern nursing. Identify one key nursing leader and
summarize one historical event that has shaped contemporary nursing practice, the
advancement of nursing as a profession, and the development of nursing roles. Select a
leader and a historical event different from those identified by your classmates.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least
two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150
words and include one reference. Refer to "RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric" and
"RN-BSN Participation Rubric," located in Class Resources, to understand the
expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
The nursing profession has evolved due to the ever-changing health care culture and
environment. Nurses must continue to strive for better education, training, technological
intelligence. This is not only to better themselves but also to better care for the diverse patient
populations and greater healthcare communities we serve in. The nursing profession was
transformed into a respectable vocation and set in motion for the advancement of nursing roles
through nursing education programs by Florence Nightingale.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) developed five core competencies that all health
professionals should be able to demonstrate. By developing these competencies, the IOM creates
a high standard. It also is the framework for nursing programs to build on. These competencies
ensure the nursing profession meets the needs and safety of the patients. Evidence–based practice
(EBP) is one of these core competencies.
With the evolution of healthcare, new practices needed to be developed to keep up with
diverse patient needs. Evidence–based practice (EBP) uses scientific research to improve
clinical practice. Evidence–based practice “integrate[s] best research with clinical expertise and
patient values for optimum care and participate in learning and research activities to the extent
feasible” (Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2003, Ch. 3).
