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Identify three professional nursing organizations that interest you. Provide a brief summary of their purpose, requirements, and any differences in focus, population, scope, or intent. How do these organizations align to your goals and worldview?

What are some of the major ethical issues in conducting research that impacts the advanced registered nurse? Discuss therole of the advanced registered nurse in advocating for patient safety and rights in conducting research.

Describe the steps of the evidence-based research process and the importance of using them. In the initial stages of an EBP project, where do nurses in your specialty go to locate sources of information that help them to determine whether or not a practice problem is appropriate for an evidence-based practice change proposal. Include two specific sources on information in your discussion.

1. Question:If you have two articles written by Jeff Smith in 2004 cited in your paper and on your reference list: 2. Question:Caldwell and Hayes published an excellent paper in the 2007 issue of the Journal of Management Development and you would like to summarize a claim from this resource. Which of the following represents the correct APA in-text citation format? 3. Question: Access ProQuest Health and Medical Complete and search for the 2014 article "Core Communication Competencies in Pati...

1. ThecorrectwaytopresenttheinformationforabooktitleinanAPAreferencepageis: 2. WherecanyoufindAPAresourcesintheGCULibrary’sNursing&HealthSciencesLibrary Guide? 3. Usethe“FindJournalsbyTitle”functiontofind the2014NurseLeaderarticle“UsingEvidence-BasedAdvocacytoImprovetheNation’sHealth.”Accordingtothearticleabstract,which organizationusesevidence-basedadvocacyto“positivelyimpactthenation’shealthandadvancethenursingprofession”? 4. CaldwellandHayespublishedanexcellentpaperinthe2...

1. Question:IfyouhavetwoarticleswrittenbyJeffSmithin2004citedinyourpaperandonyourreferencelist: 2. Question:Caldwell and Hayes published an excellent paper in the 2007 issue of the Journal of Management Development and you would like to summarize a claim from this resource. Which of the following represents the correct APA in-text citation format? 3. Question:Access ProQuest Health and Medical Complete and search for the 2014 article "Core Communication Competencies in Patient-Centered Care." ...

1. Question:ThecorrectwaytopresenttheinformationforabooktitleinanAPAreferencepageis: 2. Question:Access ProQuest's Health and Medical Collection and search for the 2014 article "Core Communication Competencies in Patient-Centered Care." According to the article, health literacy is a tool used in which of the following? 3. Question:Which of the following is correct for a direct quote (using APA format): 4. Question:Use the GCU Library to find a peer-reviewed article specific to iodine deficien...

Imagine the following scenario: You are taking the evidence-based practice course and one of your classmates shares an EBP project draft with you. You notice that some of the research has not been cited correctly or even at all. When you approach your classmate, the response is that "no one will notice, and it is not a big deal anyway." What are your next steps in speaking with your classmate? Consider how this could reflect on the credibility and integrity of the individuals involved, the Unive...

Review the evidence-based practice project ideas you described in Topic 5 DQ 1. Based on your initial ideas, what types of scholarly nursing research (such as quantitative or qualitative research, peer-reviewed resources, etc.) would be required to further investigate the issue? Select an article related to your topic. Identify the criteria you would use based on the CRAAP test to evaluate the appropriateness of the research. Why is it important to select research that meets these criteria? Eval...

Select one theory discussed during Topics 4 and 5. Describe how this theory applies to your future role in advanced nursing practice (individuals, families, communities, and special populations)? Why or why not? Use examples from your current practice to illustrate differences or similarities.

During this program, you will complete an evidence-based practice project addressing a problem, issue, or concern in your specialty area of professional practice. Consider an area in your specialty that you believe needs improvement. Which nursing theories could you apply to this problem? Why is this the best theory?

NUR 513 Topic 5 Assignment; Worldview and Nursing Process Personal Statement Being able to articulate your personal worldview can help you formulate a personal philosophy of practice and enhance your influence on patients and the industry. In this assignment, you will have an opportunity to reflect on your current and future practice and the ways worldview and nursing theory influence that practice. Draft a 1,000-1,250-word paper in which you: 1. Describe your personal worldview, including...

Select two different nursing theories and describe how they relate to patient care. How could you use them for inciting behavioral changes? Discuss the pros and cons of applying each theory and how they could be integrated into your future practice. Are there any particular ethical issues related to the integration of these theories that should be considered?

Compare and contrast two nursing theories. How do they differ based on their intent, scope, and goals? Which one might be more relevant to your future role, and why?

NursingTheories:ApplyingtoNursingPractice Nursing theories are the foundation of nursing helping direct research, practice, andeducationwithinthefieldandareessentialforthecareofpatients.They haveproveneffectiveinproviding patient care helping distinguish the nursing field as its own. Finally, they also promotea holistic approach in nursing care, not only focusing and treating the illness but treating thepatient as awhole. Nursing theories benefit the patients by assisting them in being more ...

NUR 513 Topic 4 APA Assignment; APA style is used for professional writing in nursing and health care. As a professional, it is important to be able to clearly communicate your research or professional writing in an accurately formatted paper using the most current APA style. The purpose of this assignment is to write a 500-750-word paper focusing on the proper application of APA style. Refer to the resources in the Class Resources and Student Success Center for assistance with APA. Use the AP...

What is your personal worldview? Connect your worldview to cultural and spiritual competence. How will your worldview and cultural and spiritual competence affect your role and scope of practice as an advance registered nurse? Consider both the provision of safe, quality care to diverse populations and interprofessional relationships. In response to your peers, what components of your worldview would be important to integrate into a nursing theory? Think deeply about your views and patient care...

Identify a population that you will likely serve as an advanced registered nurse that you think is particularly vulnerable to issues of health disparities/inequity. Discuss the contribution of your particular specialty to health promotion and disease prevention for this population. How do issues of diversity and global perspectives of care contribute to your understanding of health equity as it relates to this population?

Compare two different advanced registered nurse roles with regard to ethical guidelines. Are there any differences in the ethical guidelines that govern these roles? What situations might require one role to respond differently, depending on the ethical guidelines?

Topic 2 DQ 1 Identify at least two regulatory bodies, and your state's nurse practice act, that specify certification, licensure requirements, or scope of practice for your specialty. Discuss the way these influence the educational requirements and experiences for your specialty. Advanced practice registered nurses must incorporate the APRN consensus model in their response. In your response to peers, discuss a specific guideline or change imposed by a regulating body or industry regulation an...