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NR 501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice Entire Course Week 1 – 8

NR 501 Week 1 Discussion plus Reflection (Bundle)

NR 501 Week 1 Discussion: Importance of Theory in Nursing

For many students enrolled in NR501, this is an initial course for nursing theory. So, let’s have a debate. Is nursing theory important to the nursing profession? If you believe that it is important, explain why it is useful. If you do not believe that it is useful, explain why nursing theory is not necessary to the profession? Be sure to provide an example that demonstrates your opinion and a scholarly reference (not using the required textbook or lesson) which supports your opinion.

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NR-501 Week 1 Reflection On Learning

Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your experience as you continue your journey to achieve your MSN and become a nurse practitioner and post to this discussion board. Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.

This reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is worth 15 points.

What were the most important concepts you learned in week 1? Why are these concepts important? How will they prepare you for your future role as a nurse practitioner? In what ways do you feel prepared for your new role? In what ways do you feel unprepared?

NR 501 Week 2 Assignment: My Nursing Philosophy (2 Versions)

The My Nursing Philosophy Guidelines with Scoring Rubric is due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (MT) at the end of Week 2. The guidelines and grading rubric for this assignment are listed below.

Week 2: My Nursing Philosophy Guidelines and Scoring Rubric (Links to an external site.)

Purpose

This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to develop their own personal philosophy of nursing while examining and incorporating a nursing theory.

Course Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the following:

  • (CO#1)Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2 and 5)
  • (CO#3) Examine broad theoretical concepts as foundational to advanced nursing practice roles. (PO 1 and 2)

Due Date: Sunday 11:59 pm MT at the end of Week 2

Total Points Possible: 100 points

Requirements:

This assignment focuses on the student’s personal perspective of nursing and nursing theory within the profession.

This Word document should include your personal philosophy of nursing. If you have not developed a philosophy of nursing, then consider these questions to help you.

  • What is nursing to me?
  • Why is nursing important to me?
  • What nursing theory do I feel best guides my nursing practice?
  • What are the qualities, skills, and values of a nurse?
  • How do I intend to personally impact society through my nursing career?

NR 501 Week 2 Assignment, Discussion, Reflection (Bundle)

NR 501 Week 2 Assignment: My Nursing Philosophy

NR-501 Week 2 Reflection On Learning
  • Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
  • What do you value most about your learning this week?
  • What else about the weekly topics do you need to explore to further grow as a future NP?
  1. Explore an area of interest through patterns of knowing (CO 1)
  2. Analyze the benefits of reflection for shaping and understanding theory. (CO 2)
  3. Differentiate between the received and perceived schools of scientific thought. (CO 2)4. Examine different patterns of knowing in nursing. (CO 2)5. Examine the components of the nursing metaparadigm.

NR-501 Week 2 Discussion: Collaboration Cafe

This week I would like for you to share an experience or situation in which you felt underprepared or challenged. The situation could be your first full code on a patient or visitor, a precipitous delivery, a patient dying, or many other situations in which you just did not feel like you had enough information or knowledge related to handling the situation. Afterward, you probably went over the scenario with others or in your mind with thoughts of what should I have done differently, what nuggets of wisdom can I add to my ever-growing knowledge and wisdom, etc. Please share one of these experiences with us and tell us what you learned from the situation as you self-reflect. How did this experience help you with other situations in your nursing career?

NR 501 Week 3 Discussion plus Reflection (Bundle)

NR 501 Week 3 Discussion: Steps of Concept Analysis

At the end of Week 3 your concept analysis is due. This discussion provides an opportunity to start this assignment. Select a nursing concept, supported by a nursing theory, and address the following components included in a concept analysis:

  • Definition of concept
  • Identification of three attributes of the concept
  • Description of one antecedent and one consequence of the concept
  • Identification of two empirical referents
  • A brief explanation of theoretical applications of the concept (How is the concept relevant to a nursing theory?)

This information does not have to be comprehensive but provides a foundation to the upcoming assignment. Be sure to include scholarly references.


NR-501 Week 3 Reflection On Learning

Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your understanding of concept analysis. Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives. What knowledge do you still need to demonstrate competency in the weekly concepts? What skills do you need to continue developing to apply these concepts?

NR 501 Week 4 Assignment: Importance of Theory Worksheet

Purpose

This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to identify a nursing theorist and their nursing theory, summarize the selected nursing theory, identify the concepts of the nursing metaparadigm for the selected theory, analyze the importance of the selected theory to the nursing profession, and present an example of how the … nursing theory can be applied in the area of the student’s MSN specialty.

NR501 Week 4 Importance of Nursing Theory Worksheet Guidelines and Scoring Rubric (Links to an external site.)

Requirements:

This assignment focuses on the importance of nursing theory within the profession. Selecting one nursing theorist and the nursing theory they developed(non-nursing theories are not allowed), the student will present a brief summary of the … nursing theory, identify the concepts of the nursing paradigm as addressed in the … nursing theory, as well as discuss the importance of the … nursing theory to the nursing profession. The student will include 1-2 scholarly peer-reviewed sources to support the nursing theory chosen. The student will also provide an example of how the … nursing theory can … to ONE of the following MSN specialty track  areas:

  • Education
  • Leadership/Executive
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Population Health

Questions to answer: (Use the Importance of Theory Worksheet Template (Links to an external site.) to answer the following questions. You do not need a title page). The nursing theorist I chose is:

  • Why did I choose my selected nursing theory?
  • Brief summary of the nursing theorist and the nursing theory I chose including key concepts (include scholarly support in APA format)
  • How does the selected nursing theory address or identify the concepts of the nursing metaparadigm?
  • How is this nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
  • … would I apply this nursing theory to my chosen MSN specialty (educator, leadership/executive, nursing informatics, healthcare policy, nurse practitioner, population health, etc.)
  • Self-Reflection: What did I learn from completing this assignment?

NR 501 Week 5 Assignment, Discussion, Reflection (Bundle)

NR 501 Week 5 Assignment: Annotated Bibliography

 NR-501 Week 5 Discussion: Analysis and Application of a Nursing Theory

Using the nursing theory you selected in the Week 4 Collaboration Cafe, consider how the following components would be included in an analysis of that theory:

  • Origin of the theory
  • Meaning of the theory
  • Logical adequacy of the theory
  • Usefulness of the theory
  • Generalizability of the theory
  • Degree of parsimony within the theory
  • Testability of the theory

What rationale can you provide which validates the selected theory as a framework for nursing practice? Be sure to include scholarly references to support your discussion.


NR 501 Week 5 Reflection On Learning

As you contemplate your future NP practice, how do you view your role in using theory in practice? Which of the theories “spoke” to you? What are some barriers you see to implementing theory in practice?

NR 501 Week 5 Assignment: Annotated Bibliography

Purpose

This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to review current and historical literature related to theories important to the nurse practitioner role. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related to the selected theories as well as application within the profession.

Requirements: (Description of the Assignment)

An annotated bibliography is an alphabetical list of information sources (such as journal articles), formatted like a bibliography or a reference list, accompanied by a commentary, or annotation, for each source. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to learn about a topic through a critical review of literature and encourage a deeper engagement with literature to develop analytical skills. This assignment presents a method for examining several theories important and useful to the nurse practitioner role.

Preparing the Assignment

  1. For this assignment, choose from the theories/models presented in the weekly lesson.
    • Health Belief Model
    • Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change
    • Social Cognitive Theory
    • Family Systems Theory
    • Family Assessment and Intervention Model
    • Praxis Theory of Suffering
  2. Search the library for literature. Locate 5 (five) articles related to the selected theories. You may use no more than two articles related to each theory/model.
    • Sources should be related to nursing practice using the selected theory/model.
    • Sources should be scholarly, relevant to the theory/model and to nursing, and published within the past 5 years. If source is older than 5 years, instructor permission should … and the historical significance of the article should be
  3. Prepare an … entry for each source. Begin with the full APA citation of the source, followed by 2-3 paragraphs:
    • Summarize the
    • Describe how the article relates to the chosen theory/model.
    • Reflect on how the article could (or could not) … relevant to future Nurse Practitioner

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

  1. The paper should include a separate title page using APA No reference page is necessary as the references will … d into the body of the bibliography.
  2. Running head should be APA
  3. Entries should be alphabetized by
  4. A minimum of 5 (five) scholarly references must … textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT … as scholarly references for this assignment. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be
  5. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is … and the instructor has approved
  6. In-text citations are not … in the annotated
  7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are … and consistent with formal, scientific writing.

NR 501 Week 5 Assignment, Discussion, Reflection (Bundle)

NR 501 Week 5 Assignment: Annotated Bibliography

 NR-501 Week 5 Discussion: Analysis and Application of a Nursing Theory

Using the nursing theory you selected in the Week 4 Collaboration Cafe, consider how the following components would be included in an analysis of that theory:

  • Origin of the theory
  • Meaning of the theory
  • Logical adequacy of the theory
  • Usefulness of the theory
  • Generalizability of the theory
  • Degree of parsimony within the theory
  • Testability of the theory

What rationale can you provide which validates the selected theory as a framework for nursing practice? Be sure to include scholarly references to support your discussion.


NR 501 Week 5 Reflection On Learning

As you contemplate your future NP practice, how do you view your role in using theory in practice?Which of the theories “spoke” to you? What are some barriers you see to implementing theory in practice?

NR 501 Week 6 Discussion Collaboration Café, Reflection (Bundle)

NR 501 Week 6 Discussion: Collaboration Café

While the focus of this course is nursing theory, frequently we use a non-nursing or borrowed theory to help us manage or guide a situation or change. Think of a time when you were … in a situation or a change that … to occur. If you feel you have not applied a … theory in your practice can you think of a situation where applying a borrowed theory would … beneficial to your practice? Which non-nursing or … theory do you feel was … or could … to help guide this situation or change? Why was it important to use this theory for this situation? How did it help the situation or change occur?


NR 501 Week 6 Reflection On Learning

Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives. What personal values, if any, were challenged this week?What values can you reaffirm or want to reconsider after this learning?

NR 501 Week 7 Assignment: Theoretical Framework Supporting Evidence-based Practice PowerPoint

Purpose

Nurse practitioners actively engage in the process of translating nursing knowledge into practice, thereby establishing evidence-based approaches within the discipline. Throughout this process, a theoretical framework provides a meaningful context to guide and support evidence-based practice. The purpose of this assignment is to identify a theory or model which can be used as a framework for a future evidence-based project during your nurse practitioner education.

Requirements

In Week 7, you will create a Kaltura presentation using PowerPoint. In Week 8, you will upload your discussion to the threaded discussion and interact with peers in discussions related to their presentations.

Criteria for Content

Review literature regarding issues or concerns within your selected nurse practitioner specialty.

Select a theory or model which is relevant to your nurse practitioner specialty and would offer a meaningful context for evidence-based practice surrounding the issue or concern which you identified.

In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.

  • Introduction to the presentation
  • Identify and describe a theory or model, and explain its relevance to your nurse practitioner specialty.
  • Describe an issue or concern that is related to your nurse practitioner specialty, and explain its impact on health care outcomes
  • Explain how the theory or model can be used as a framework to guide evidence-based practice to address the issue or concern, and discuss the unique insight or perspective offered through the application of this theory or model.
  • Conclusion to the presentation.
  • References

Preparing the presentation – Submission Requirements

  1. Application: Use Microsoft Word 2013 to create the PowerPoint presentation.
  2. Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be 7 total slides (excluding title and reference slides). The Kaltura presentation should be between 5-15 minutes
  3. Please use the Kaltura feature available in your classroom to record and submit your presentation. Additional instructions on Kaltura can … found under Course Resources.
  4. Speaker notes should … used and include in-text citations when applicable. Submit PowerPoint with speaker notes as an attachment to the Dropbox.
  5. A minimum of three (3)scholarly literature sources must … used.
  6. Submission: Submit your PowerPoint file to the Week 7 Dropbox.
  7. Upload your Kaltura presentation to the Week 8 threaded discussion.

Best Practices in Preparing the Presentation

The following are best practices in preparing this presentation:

  • Review directions thoroughly. Follow submission requirements.
  • Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are ….
  • Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are … and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
  • Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located in Course Resources…………continue

Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.

NR 501 Week 7 Assignment, Discussion, Reflection (Bundle)

NR 501 Week 7 Assignment: Theoretical Framework Supporting Evidence-based Practic PowerPoint

NR-501 Week 7 Discussion: Nursing Theory Applied to Evidence Based Practice

This week we are focusing on the application of nursing theories to evidence-based practice. In NR 500, you explored an area of interest related to your selected specialty track. You then identified an issue/concern related to that area of interest. For this discussion: select a nursing theory or model that can … used as a framework to support the resolution of your identified issue/concern. In your initial response, address the following:

  • How the selected nursing theory or model is relevant to your specialty track
  • A brief description of the issue/concern
  • How the selected nursing theory or model can … used to guide the resolution of the issue/concern
  • How does your philosophy of nursing connect to the application of theory to manage this situation?

Include an example from the literature or your own experience to illustrate your points. Remember to include at least one outside scholarly source.


NR 501 Week 7 Reflection On Learning
  • What were the most important concepts you learned in week 7? Why are these concepts important?
  • How will they prepare you for your future role as an NP? In what ways do you feel prepared for your new role? In what ways do you feel unprepared?

NR 501 Week 8 Discussion Collaboration Café, Reflections Week 1 – 8 (Bundle)

NR-501 Week 8 Discussion Collaboration Café

In Week 7, you posted your Kaltura presentation to the Week 8 discussion area. This week, you will view and comment on peer presentations. For full credit, view and comment on at least TWO peer presentations by Saturday at 11:59 PM MT. Your post should be substantive and professional and include at least one scholarly resource.


NR 501 Week 8 Reflection On Learning Week 1 – 8

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