Nurse practitioner
Using the recommendations for the US preventive task force “ the guide to preventive services 2014” please choose 2 screening tools and listed below you feel are the most importance in advanced clinical practice.
. Population
Discuss how health policy and initiatives are used to guide and direct your clinical practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
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Provide References.
Do one page.
Provide references.
Please reply to this discussion with one reference.
The theory-practice gap is something that nurses encounter as they enter practice. A way that graduate education is working to bridge this gap is through middle-range theories and the doctor of nursing practice degree (Butts & Rich, 2017). Middle range theories and doctorate level nursing practice are attempting to cover the components missing from theory but used in everyday nursing practice. Since doctorate level nurses are very familiar with theory and have clinical expertise to understand the missing parts from theory needed for practice (Butts & Rich, 2017). Doctorate prepared nurses are also able to assist other nurses with this gap in knowledge to improve their practice (Butts & Rich, 2017).
I believe that the gap between theory and clinical practice is there and that it is the duty of practicing nurse clinicians to help bridge this gap. In a study by the International Journal of Caring Sciences, it was found one way to help close this gap was by the use of nursing clinical instructors (Akram, Mohamad, & Akram, 2018). These clinical instructors help students in clinical rotations understand the differences between theory and everyday practice (Akram, Mohamad, & Akram, 2018). It is important while nurses are in a student role to differentiate between theory that exists in a perfect world and actual real-world practice. Another important aspect is to ensure that these clinical instructors create an environment conducive to learning and stay up-to-date with the latest in policy and healthcare trends (Akram, Mohamad, & Akram, 2018).
Understanding theory and the impact it has on the nursing discipline is imperative in advancing nursing practice. Theory gives the basis for nursing practice and for nurses to be able to have a solid basis of practice they should understand theory (Butts & Rich, 2017). Nursing theory also helps nurses understand their assumptions, develop critical thinking skills and improve the ability to analyze complex situations (Ahtisham, & Jacoline, 2015). I believe that although many of the theories we study were formed in the past, they still have relevance to nursing practice today and help nurses advance their practice and develop the skills needed to thrive in the nursing profession.
References
Ahtisham, Y., & Jacoline, S. (2015). Integrating Nursing Theory and Process into Practice; Virginia’s Henderson Need Theory. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 8(2), 443–450. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=102972280&site=eds-live
Akram, A. S., Mohamad, A., & Akram, S. (2018). The Role of Clinical Instructor in Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice in Nursing Education. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 11(2), 876–882. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=131851628&site=eds-live
Butts, J. B. & Rich, K. (2017). Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice, Third Edition. [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from vbk://9781284143010
Discuss two areas of difficulty you encountered or two new nursing interventions you learned this week at your clinical site as a Case Manager. You may also choose to share one of each.
Comment using your own words but please provide at least one reference for each comment.
Do a half page for discussion #1 and another half page for discussion #2 for a total of one page.
Provide the comment for each discussion separate.
Online Learning Strategies: Completing courses in the absence of a physical classroom and frequent face-to-face contact can be challenging, even for those who are comfortable with technology and the online environment. You need to be able to plan and manage your time well, particularly since there is no structured “class time”; communicate clearly and effectively where there is no visual or nonverbal feedback; and use technology effectively.
This Discussion provides you with an opportunity to think about your skills in the above areas, to explore strategies for successful online learning, and exchange strategies with your colleagues.
To prepare:
•Review this Week’s assigned readings from the Walden e-Guide and the document, “Technical Tips for Learning at Walden,” in the Learning Resources. •Review this week’s media program, “Tips for Effective Online Composition and Communication.”
•Think about some strategies you have used, or read about, that may be beneficial for effective planning, time management, communication, and technology use. •Consider how the strategies you have identified can contribute to being a successful online learner.
Post a description of at least one strategy for each of the following areas related to online success: planning, time management, communication, and technology use.
Explain how/why you think use of each strategy will contribute to your success as an online learner. Support your Discussion assignment with specific resources used in its preparation using APA formatting. You are asked to provide a reference for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.
Online Learning Strategies: Completing courses in the absence of a physical classroom and frequent face-to-face contact can be challenging, even for those who are comfortable with technology and the online environment. You need to be able to plan and manage your time well, particularly since there is no structured “class time”; communicate clearly and effectively where there is no visual or nonverbal feedback; and use technology effectively.
This Discussion provides you with an opportunity to think about your skills in the above areas, to explore strategies for successful online learning, and exchange strategies with your colleagues.
To prepare:
•Review this Week’s assigned readings from the Walden e-Guide and the document, “Technical Tips for Learning at Walden,” in the Learning Resources. •Review this week’s media program, “Tips for Effective Online Composition and Communication.”
•Think about some strategies you have used, or read about, that may be beneficial for effective planning, time management, communication, and technology use. •Consider how the strategies you have identified can contribute to being a successful online learner.
Post a description of at least one strategy for each of the following areas related to online success: planning, time management, communication, and technology use.
Explain how/why you think use of each strategy will contribute to your success as an online learner. Support your Discussion assignment with specific resources used in its preparation using APA formatting. You are asked to provide a reference for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.
Comment using your own words but please provide at least one reference for each comment.
Do a half page for discussion #1 and another half page for discussion #2 for a total of one page.
Provide the comment for each discussion separate.
Week 2 Assignment Instructions
Tutor MUST have a good command of the English language
Tutor MUST have a good command of the English language
Sources need to be journal/scholarly articles.
Use only articles that are published between 2015-2018 (except for your theory articles which will be older as you must cite primary sources).
No textbook or direct quotes
Please follow the attached Rubric
The Quality and Sustainability Paper is a practice immersion assignment designed to be completed in three sections. This is part one of the assignment. Learners are required to analyze and apply quality and/or safety measures specific to contemporary nursing science.
General Guidelines:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Directions:
Write a 1,250-1,500 word paper discussing the role of quality and/or safety in nursing science. Include the following:
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