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NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making

Module 1 Discussion

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes for the MSN-Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse

This module focused on nursing as a profession and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the advanced practice nurse. Reflect on the importance of furthering your education and obtaining your advanced degree in nursing. Review the MSN essentials in the lesson. All of them are equally important, but name two of them that grabbed your attention and focus and reflect on how you might incorporate these essentials into your nursing practice as an advanced practice nurse.

NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making

Module 2 Discussion

Situational Awareness

Read the following case study and commentary in regards to situational awareness and patient safety.

Farnan, J. M. (2016). Situational Awareness and Patient Safety. Retrieved from https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm/case/372/situational-awareness-and-patient-safety (Links to an external site.)

Consider the following questions below while formulating a response.

Describe a time in your nursing practice when you were involved in or witnessed an error or a near-miss.

How could have situational awareness prevented this situation?

NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making

Module 5 Discussion

Resolving Moral Distress

In this module, the relationship between professional values and nursing behavior and actions was explored. Discussion focused on ethical principles that promote positive outcomes. You were introduced to an ethical framework for resolving moral distress: Ask, Affirm, Assess, and Act. Reflect upon your nursing experience. Recall a time in which you felt moral distress. How did you approach the situation? What support mechanisms were in place to support you at the time?

NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making

Module 8 Discussion

Working in Complex Adaptive Systems

The focus of this module is on the knowledge and skills needed to practice in complex adaptive systems. As a master's-prepared advanced practice nurse, you will need to possess leadership and system thinking skills to successfully manage changes within a microsystem. Think of a microsystem change that occurred in your current or past professional workplace. Provide a brief description of the change and answer the following questions.

What actions demonstrated by the leader promoted or prevented change implementation?

Based on this experience, as a leader, what new awareness do you now have on how you will manage change in a complex adaptive system?

What strategies will you use to implement change within a microsystem?