Topic 3 DQ 2

Start Date & Time

Oct 31, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date & Time

Nov 4, 2022, 11:59 PM

Status

Upcoming

Assessment Description

Discuss the difference between a nursing conceptual model and a nursing theory. Select a nursing theory used in health care and provide a concise summary of it. Provide an example of how this nursing theory would be effective in managing client care.

Topic 4 DQ 1

Start Date & Time

Nov 7, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date & Time

Nov 9, 2022, 11:59 PM

Status

Upcoming

Assessment Description

Outline the process for the development of nursing standards of practice for your state, including discussion of the entities involved in developing the standards of practice and how the standards of practice influence the nursing process for your areas of specialty.

Topic 4 DQ 2

Start Date & Time

Nov 7, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date & Time

Nov 11, 2022, 11:59 PM

Status

Upcoming

Assessment Description

Outline the concept of professional accountability as it pertains to nursing. Provide examples of how a nurse demonstrates professional accountability in clinical expertise, the nursing process, and evidence-based practice. How do you incorporate self-care that includes mental health and spiritual well-being for you and your clients? What does the Bible say about self-care?

Professional Development of Nursing Professionals

eview the National Academy of Medicine's 2021 report, "The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity," located in the topic Resources.

Write a 750‐1,000-word paper discussing the influence of the report on nursing practice. Include the following:

Review the recommendations of The National Academy of Medicine 2021 report and explain why health equity is significant in this report.  

Define social determinants of health. Discuss one of the determinants and how this impacts health equity.

Describe the role nurses have in improving health equity and impacting social needs.

Discuss the significance of self-care to decrease nursing burnout. What self-care and evidence-based strategies are available for nurses to maintain personal and spiritual health?

You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be appropriate for the assignment and relevant to nursing practice.  

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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 LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Topic 5 DQ 1

Start Date & Time

Nov 14, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date & Time

Nov 16, 2022, 11:59 PM

Status

Upcoming

Assessment Description

Discuss how professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing and how they advocate for nursing practice. Explain the value professional nursing organizations have in advocacy and activism related to client care.

Topic 5 DQ 2

Start Date & Time

Nov 14, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date & Time

Nov 18, 2022, 11:59 PM

Status

Upcoming

Assessment Description

Discuss the importance of advocacy as it pertains to client care. What is the nurse's role in client advocacy? Describe a situation in which you were involved with client advocacy. Explain what the advocacy accomplished for the client, and what the repercussions would have been if the client would not have had an advocate.

Professional Association Membership

Assessment Description

Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to a specialty area of interest. In a 750‐1,000-word paper, provide a detailed overview of the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following:

Describe the organization and its significance to nurses in the specialty area. Include its purpose, mission, and vision. Describe the overall benefits, or "perks," of being a member.

Explain why networking is important for a nurse in this specialty field. Discuss how this organization creates networking opportunities for members.

Discuss how the organization keeps its members informed of health care changes and changes to practice that affect the specialty area.

Discuss opportunities the organization provides for continuing education and professional development.

You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be appropriate for the assignment and relevant to nursing practice.  

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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 LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.