degree journey with us! Please use this thread to tell the class a little bit about
yourself, including your current RN position, length of time as an RN, area of the
country in which you reside, and your goals. Also, feel free to include information
about your family, personal interests or anything else you'd like to share.
Please respond to this post no later than Sunday at 11:59 PM MT at the end
of WEEK 1. The discussion is required, but ungraded.
This discussion will explore the value of a master's education in nursing. Please provide
an initial response to the discussion question by Wednesday at 11:59pm MT and two
interactive dialogue responses no later than Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of WEEK
1. The discussion is worth 75 points. Please refer to the discussion grading rubric
for additional criteria.
Consider the current healthcare delivery models and practice settings. Reflect on
how nursing practice is transforming in response to the current demands of the
healthcare system and answer one of the following questions:
1. What differentiates the practice of a master's-prepared nurse compared
to that of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse?
2. What is the value of a master's degree in nursing?
3. What do you consider to be the most essential professional
competency for a master's-prepared nurse practicing in the 21st
century?\