Summary NUR-502 SYLLABUS

NUR-502 SYLLABUS NUR-502 SYLLABUS Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice Details This course examines nursing as a profession and a discipline and the individual nurse's role as a member of the profession. The theoretical foundations for nursing practice and roles are explored and applied. Emphasis is placed on developing scholarly writing and presentation skills. Critical thinking skills are refined as students discuss and synthesize the literature that guides nursing practice with a special emphasis on caring, diversity, and spirituality. Course Add-Ons Textbook1. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN-13: 5615 (Available as print text only.) 2. Advanced practice nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession Barker, A. M., & DeNisco, S. M. (2016). Advanced practice nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett. ISBN-13: 2570 (Available as print text only.) 3. Theoretical Basis for Nursing McEwen, M., & Wills, E. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN-13: 0311 (Print-Text Required) Topics Topic 1: The Evolution of the Nursing Profession and Discipline Objectives: 1. Identify the milestones in the development of professional nursing. 2. Describe the evolution of the discipline of nursing. 3. Compare the GCU mission, CON mission/graduate program competencies, and the AACN Essentials of Masters' Education for Advanced Practice Nursing and the Future for Nursing Report. 4. Examine the responsibilities of being a member of a profession. Topic Material: Lecture Note1. NUR-502 Lecture 1 Read Lecture 1. NUR-502 Lecture 1 Textbook1. Advanced practice nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession Read Chapters 1-3 and 18. 2. Theoretical Basis for Nursing Read Chapter 1. Electronic Resource1. The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice Study "The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice," located on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing website. 2. The Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing Study "The Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing," located on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing website. 3. The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Read “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advocating Health,” located on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine website. Read the IOM report “The future of nursing: Leading change, advocating health,” located on the Institute of Medicine’s website. 4. The APRN Consensus Model Read “APRN Consensus Model,” located on the NCSBN website. Website1. American Nurses Association Explore the American Nurses Association website. 2. National Council of State Boards of Nursing Explore the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website. 3. American Organization of Nurse Executives Explore the American Organization of Nurse Executives website. 4. National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Explore the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists website. 5. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Explore the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners website. 6. National League for Nursing Explore the National League for Nursing website. 7. National Nursing Staff Development Organization Explore the National Nursing Staff Development Organization website. Additional Material1. Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Guide Review "Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Guide." NUR502.v10R.MastersPreparedNurseInterviewGuide_ Gradable Items Details Points Possible Assignments Master's-Prepared Nurse Interview Refer to the "Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Guide_student" as you prepare this assignment. Interview a nurse who is master's-prepared in nursing and is using this education in a present position. Preferably, select someone who is in a position similar to your chosen specialty track. The purpose of the interview is for you to gain insight into the interplay among education, career path, and opportunities. Be certain to identify specific competencies that the MSN-prepared nurse gained, and is presently using, that reflect advanced education. Organize your interview around the topics below: 1. Overview of the master's-prepared nurse's career 2. Reason for seeking graduate education 3. Description of present position and role 4. Usefulness of graduate education for present role 5. Pearls of wisdom he/she is willing to share In 750-1,000 words, write the interview in a narrative format. Use the following guidelines: 1. Within the paper's introduction, explain your interview selection. 2. Do not identify the individual by name. 3. Use centered headings to separate parts of the interview. 4. In the conclusion, identify one or more competencies from the interview that are consistent with GCU program competencies and/or AACN education essentials. In addition, provide a statement that reflects what you gained from the interview. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. 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 Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. 50.0