NUR502 All Weeks Discussions Latest 2018 November

NUR502 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practices

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 What comparisons can be found between the GCU Mission and Domains/CON Mission and Program Competencies (for your selected specialty track, links located in the Course Materials) with the AACN's Essentials for Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (link located in the Week 1 Topic Materials)? Explain your rational.

https://www.gcu.edu/about-gcu/university-snapshot.php

https://www.gcu.edu/college-of-nursing-and-health-care-professions.php

DQ2 Name one recommendation from the IOM Future of Nursing Report. What is its importance relative to Advanced Practice Nursing? Support your answer.

NUR502 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practices

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss several aspects of professional communication as it relates to the use of language in terms of form (e.g., clarity, accuracy) and content (culture and/or ethics). Cite the references you used to compose your response (from required readings).

DQ2 What is the role of the Advanced Professional Nurse in creating an ethical practice environment? Respond to this question, based on your selected APN role.

NUR502 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practices

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss the value of nursing theory to the profession of nursing. Identify one way in which you could use nursing theory to improve your practice (present or future role). Provide a reference for your response.

DQ2 Read the AACN documents for essentials of baccalaureate versus master's education and identify the competencies that reflect use of theory and knowledge. Compare and contrast the competencies for baccalaureate and master's level.

NUR502 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practices

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Explain, in your own words, the difference between the three paradigms: human needs, interactive, and unitary process. Which of these best fits your philosophy of nursing?

DQ2 Select one of the grand or middle-range nursing theories. How does the theory demonstrate evidence of the utilization of social, behavioral, or bioscience theories?

NUR502 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practices

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 All nursing theories are developed in space and time, and are not value free. Select one nursing theorist and explain the factors that influenced development of the theory (history, scientific paradigm, and personal experiences--mentoring, education, practice, other). Provide reference(s) for your response.

DQ2 Select three theories and compare the definition of person/human being. Comment regarding which definition best fits with your own thinking.

NUR502 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practices

Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 Choose one of the middle-range theories. How could you use this theory to direct care in a nursing unit if you were the manager? Share your results

DQ2 Choose one of the middle-range theories. What impact would this theory most likely have on your individual practice? Give specific examples.

NUR502 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practices

Week 7 Discussion

DQ1 The influence of consequential ethics as an ethical framework (the greatest good for the greatest number) opposes the ethical principle of deontology (i.e., the rightness of an act itself determines what is right). Both of these impact the nursing profession. Modern social exchange theories are based on the principle of utility. Read the assumptions of social exchange theory and consider how these would affect the nurse-patient relationship, compared to how these impact the nurse within the health care environment. To what extent are all theories ethical? Is social exchange theory compatible with the values of the nursing profession?

DQ2 Which among the learning theories provided you with new information? How would you apply this in your practice?

NUR502 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practices

Week 8 Discussion

DQ1 Individually, comment on at least three reports posted by other CLC teams by the end of Topic 8. Provide substantive comments that include a focus on the application of the theory as a framework for practice (general or specific, basic or advanced).

As a group, respond to all posts directed towards your CLC group's posted report.

DQ2 Comment on the usefulness of Benner's work in your present or future role. Provide several examples.