GCU NRS415 Week 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest 2024

NRS415 Nursing leadership and interprofessional collaboration

 Week 1 Discussion

DQ1

The Topic 1 Resource, "The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education," represents the core competencies of professional nursing education and provides a framework that nursing programs use to prepare professional nurses. The RN-BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using both direct and indirect care experiences for practicing nurses. In your practicum course, you will complete these hours with a preceptor and work to develop a change project.

Which of the 10 domains in the "The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education" are you interested in learning more about and why? Based on the readings in the Class and Topic 1 Resources, what are some characteristics of successful students and what strategies can you implement to be a successful student? Identify a role model or mentor who would be able to support your professional growth.

DQ2

How has nursing practice evolved over time? Explain the significance of evidence-based practice and critical thinking in modern nursing. Identify one key nursing leader and summarize one historical event that has shaped contemporary nursing practice, the advancement of nursing as a profession, and the development of nursing roles. Select a leader and a historical event different from those identified by your classmates.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference.

Assignment

In less than 250 words, discuss how academic integrity in the classroom relates to professional accountability in nursing practice. How will you ensure academic integrity in your work?