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NUR 502 Topic 1 Discussion Question 1
What comparisons can be found between the GCU Mission and Domains/CON Mission and Program Competencies (for your selected specialty track, links located in the Course Materials) with the AACN’s Essentials for Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (link located in the Week 1 Topic Materials)? Explain your rational.
NUR502 Topic 1 Discussion Question 2
Name one recommendation from the IOM Future of Nursing Report. What is its importance relative to Advanced Practice Nursing?
NUR 502 Topic 2 Discussion Questions 1
Name one recommendation from the IOM Future of Nursing Report. What is its importance relative to Advanced Practice Nursing?
NUR502 Topic 2 Discussion Question 2
What is the role of the Advanced Professional Nurse in creating an ethical practice environment? Respond to this question, based on your selected APN role.
NUR502 Topic 3 Discussion Question 1
Discuss the value of nursing theory to the profession of nursing. Identify one way in which you could use nursing theory to improve your practice. Provide a reference for your response.
NUR502 Topic 3 Discussion Question 2
Read the AACN documents for essentials of baccalaureate versus master’s education and identify the competencies that reflect use of theory and knowledge. Compare and contrast the competencies for baccalaureate and master’s level.
NUR502 Topic 4 Discussion Question 1
Explain in your own words the difference between the three paradigms: human needs, interactive and unitary process. Which of these best fits your philosophy of nursing?
NUR_502 Topic 4 Discussion Question 2
Select one of the grand or middle nursing theories. How does the theory demonstrate evidence of the utilization of social, behavioral or bioscience theories.
NUR502 Topic 5 Discussion Question 1
All nursing theories are developed in space and time, and are not value free. Select one nursing theorist and explain the factors that influenced development of the theory
NUR502 Topic 5 Discussion Question 2
Select three theories and compare the definition of person/human being. Comment regarding which definition best fits with your own thinking.
NUR502 Topic 6 Discussion Question 1
Choose one of the middle-range theories. How could you use this theory to direct care in a nursing unit if you were the manager?
NUR502 Topic 6 Discussion Question 2
Choose one of the middle-range theories. What impact would this theory most likely have on your individual practice? Give specific examples.
NUR502 Topic 7 Discussion Question 1
The influence of consequential ethics as an ethical framework (the greatest good for the greatest number) opposes the ethical principle of deontology. Both of these impact the nursing profession. Modern social exchange theories are based on the principle of utility. Read the assumptions of social exchange theory and consider how these would affect the nurse-patient relationship, compared to how these impact the nurse within the health care environment. To what extent are all theories ethical? Is social exchange theory compatible with the values of the nursing profession?
NUR 502 Topic 7 Discussion Question 2
Which among the learning theories provided you with new information? How would you apply this in your practice?
NUR 502 Topic 8 Discussion Question 1
Individually, comment on at least three reports posted by other CLC teams by the end of Topic 8. Provide substantive comments that include a focus on the application of the theory as a framework for practice (general or specific, basic or advanced). As a group, respond to all posts directed towards your CLC group’s posted report.
NUR 502 Topic 8 Discussion Question 2
Comment on the usefulness of Benner’s work in your present or future role. Provide several examples.
