NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 1
Discussion
DQ1 Describe how the role of advanced registered nurse
transformed over time. Consider shifts in scope and expectations in the 20th
and 21st centuries. In what ways will the advanced registered nurse role and
responsibilities continue to evolve and emerge as the American health care
system changes?
DQ2 Access The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing
Health. Identify the two recommendations for nursing education you believe will
be most effective or radical in creating change within the industry. Provide
rationale based on your experience in practice. Do you agree or disagree with
how the Institute of Medicine (IOM) describes the advanced practice registered
nurse role evolving. Why or why not?
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 2
Discussion
DQ1 Identify at least three regulatory bodies or industry
regulations that specify certification, licensure requirements, or scope of
practice for your specialty. Discuss the way these bodies or regulations
influence the educational requirements and experiences for your specialty.
Advanced practice registered nurses must incorporate the APRN consensus model
in their response.
DQ2 Compare two different advanced registered nurse roles
with regard to ethical guidelines. Are there any differences in the ethical
guidelines that govern these roles? What situations might require one role to
respond differently, depending on the ethical guidelines?
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 3
Discussion
DQ1 Identify a population that you will likely serve as an
advanced registered nurse that you think is particularly vulnerable to issues
of health disparities/inequity. Discuss the contribution of your particular specialty
to health promotion and disease prevention for this population. How do issues
of diversity and global perspectives of care contribute to your understanding
of health equity as it relates to this population?
DQ2 What is your personal worldview? Connect your worldview
to cultural and spiritual competence. How will your worldview and cultural and
spiritual competence affect your future practice and role? Consider both the
provision of safe, quality care to diverse populations and interprofessional relationships.
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 4
Discussion
DQ1 Compare and contrast two nursing theories. How do they
differ based on their intent, scope, and goals? Which one might be more
relevant to your future role, and why?
DQ2 Select two different nursing theories and describe how
they relate to patient care. How could you use them for inciting behavioral
changes? Discuss the pros and cons of applying each theory and how they could
be integrated into your future practice. Are there any particular ethical
issues related to the integration of these theories that should be considered?
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 5
Discussion
DQ1 During this program, you will complete an evidence-based
practice project addressing a problem, issue, or concern in your specialty area
of professional practice. Consider an area in your specialty that you believe
needs improvement. Which nursing theories could you apply to this problem? Why
is this the best theory?
DQ2 Select one theory discussed during Topics 4 and 5. Does
application of this theory differ based on the population focus (individuals,
families, communities, and special populations)? Why or why not? Use examples
from your current practice to illustrate differences or similarities.
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 6
Discussion
DQ1 Review the evidence-based practice project ideas you
described in Topic 5 DQ 1. Based on your initial ideas, what types of scholarly
nursing research (such as quantitative or qualitative research, peer-reviewed
resources, etc.) would be required to further investigate the issue? Identify
the criteria you would use to evaluate the appropriateness of the research. Why
is it important to select research that meets these criteria?
DQ2 Imagine the following scenario: You are taking the
evidence-based practice course and one of your classmates shares an EBP project
draft with you. You notice that some of the research has not been cited
correctly or even at all. When you approach your classmate, the response is
that "no one will notice and it is not a big deal anyway." What are
your next steps in speaking with your classmate? Consider how this could
reflect on the credibility and integrity of the individuals involved, the
University, and the profession.
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 7
Discussion
DQ1 Describe the steps of the evidence-based research
process and the importance of using them. In the initial stages of an EBP
project, where do nurses in your specialty go to locate sources of information
that help them to determine whether or not a practice problem is appropriate
for an evidence-based practice change proposal. Include two specific sources on
information in your discussion.
DQ2 What are some of the major ethical issues in conducting
research that impacts the advanced registered nurse? Discuss the role of the
advanced registered nurse in advocating for patient safety and rights in
conducting research.
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 8
Discussion
DQ1 Identify three professional nursing organizations that
interest you. Provide a brief summary of their purpose, requirements, and any
differences in focus, population, scope, or intent. How do these organizations
align to your goals and worldview?
DQ2 Research health care legislation that is being
considered in your state. What impact might this legislation have on your
future practice? What impact does it have on the collective practice of nurses
in your state? How do you envision yourself potentially becoming involved in
political advocacy for the profession in your future practice?
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 1 Quiz
1
Where would you find the grade scale used for this course?
Tasks > Assignment
Connect > Class Wall
Resources > Syllabus
Resources > Tutoring Services
2
Where can you find assignment information? (Select all that
apply.)\
Tasks tab
Connect tab
Student Success Center
Resources tab
3
Your instructor will provide weekly messages that include
areas of focus and tips for success, as well as updates on assignment grading.
Where can you find this information?
Calendar
Tasks tab > Forum > Main Forum
Connect > Class Wall
Announcements
4
Your assignment requires the use of APA formatting, and you
want to use the style guide and template provided by the university. Where
would you go to access this information?
Resources > Course Material
Resources > Library
Resources > Student Success Center
Resources > Tutoring Services
5
Which of the following tabs are available in your LoudCloud
course? (Select all that apply.)
Tasks
Resources
Student Success Center
Announcements
6
At the beginning of the course, you are responsible for
checking in and introducing yourself to the instructor and other students.
Where does this communication occur?
Announcements tab
Tasks tab > Forum > Main Forum
Tasks tab > Forum > Questions to Instructor Forum
Connect > Class Wall
7
You need to get in touch with your instructor with a
question about an assignment grade. You feel the grade is not accurate and
would like more clarification about the instructor's grading and your
performance. How do you reach out to your instructor?
Tasks tab > Forum > Main Forum
Tasks tab > Forum > Individual Forum
Tasks tab > Forum > Questions to Instructor Forum
Announcements tab
8
How can you determine which readings AND deliverables (DQs
and assignments) are due for the week?
Calendar
Tasks > Assignment
Resources > Course Material
Syllabus
9
You need to post a response to the required Discussion
Questions (DQs) for the week. If you accessed "Tasks" and
"Forum," which Forum would you select to see the DQs?
Main Forum
Purple Group Forum
Individual Forum
Questions to Instructor Forum
10
How can you check your academic progress in the course?
By accessing the Individual Forum and requesting a progress
report be provided by the instructor at the end of every topic
By accessing the Connect tab and reviewing the Roster
By accessing the Reports tab and clicking on Gradebook
By reviewing the Announcements, where the instructor will
post midterm and final grades by student ID number
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 6 Quiz
The correct way to present the information for a book title
in an APA reference page is:
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2010). Essentials of
organizational behavior (10th ed.). Danvers, MA: Prentice Hall.
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2010). Essentials of
Organizational Behavior (10th ed.). Danvers, MA: Prentice Hall.
Robbins, S. P., et al. (2010). Essentials of Organizational
Behavior (10th edition). Danvers, MA: Prentice Hall.
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2010). Essentials of
Organizational Behavior (10th edition). Danvers, MA: Prentice Hall.
2
Where can you find APA resources in the GCU Library's
Nursing & Health Sciences Library Guide?
Find Books
Agencies & Associations
Citing Sources
Contact the Library
3
Use the "Find Journals by Title" function to find
the 2014 Nurse Leader article "Using Evidence-Based Advocacy to Improve
the Nation's Health." According to the article abstract, which
organization uses evidence-based advocacy to "positively impact the
nation's health and advance the nursing profession"?
American Academy of Nursing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Arizona Academy of Nursing
American Nurses Association
4
Caldwell and Hayes published an excellent paper in the 2007
issue of the Journal of Management Development and you would like to summarize
a claim from this resource. Which of the following represents the correct APA
in-text citation format?
Great leaders achieve their success because they understand
who they are.
Great leaders achieve their success because they understand
who they are (Journal of Management Development, 2007).
Great leaders achieve their success because they understand
who they are (2007).
Great leaders achieve their success because they understand
who they are (Caldwell & Hayes, 2007).
5
On page 263 of Caldwell and Hayes' paper published in 2007,
they talked about some ideas they took from Likert's work. This is the original
excerpt from their paper: "Relationship development behaviors encompass a
people-centered focus on leadership (Likert, 1961)." Which of the below
best represents how this sentence should be quoted in an APA-formatted student
paper?
"Relationship development behaviors encompass a
people-centered focus on leadership (Likert, 1961)".
"Relationship development behaviors encompass a
people-centered focus on leadership" (Caldwell & Hayes, 2007).
"Relationship development behaviors encompass a
people-centered focus on leadership" (Likert, 1961, p. 263).
"Relationship development behaviors encompass a
people-centered focus on leadership" (Likert as cited in Caldwell &
Hayes, 2007, p. 263).
6
When a reference material has three or more authors (for
example, a 2008 article by Smith, Jones, and Johnson):
Use (Smith, Jones, & Johnson, 2008) in-text.
Use (Smith et al., 2008) all the time in the paper and on
the reference list.
Use (Smith et al., 2008) all the time in the paper, but list
all of the authors on the reference list Smith, Jones, & Johnson, 2008).
Use all the authors on the reference list: Smith, A., Jones,
F., & Johnson, J. (2008). Use all the authors when citing for the first
time in the body of the paper (Smith, Jones, & Johnson, 2008). After that,
you can use (Smith et al., 2008) in the body of the paper.
7
The Nursing & Health Science LibGuides page does not
offer which of the following resources?
A list of prescreened articles that are perfectly
appropriate for every assignment
Recommended databases for subject-specific article searches
A printable resource guide with quick tips for conducting
research
Contact information for the LibGuides' Librarian
8
You are writing an essay and would like to direct the reader
to a specific article. The article is in the 86th volume of Journal of
Counseling and Development, written by Glenn W. Lambie, Shari M. Sias, Keith M.
Davis, Gerald Lawson, and Patrick Akos. It was called "A Scholarly Writing
Resource for Counselor Educators and Their Students." It is an article
that came out in the Winter 2008 issue (the journal's first issue of that
year), on pages 18-25. The information in the article should be presented on
the reference page as:
Lambie, G. et al. (2008). A Scholarly Writing Resource for
Counselor Educators and Their Students. Journal of Counseling and Development,
86(1), 18-25.
Lambie, Glenn W., Sias, Shari M., Davis, Keith, Lawson,
Gerald, & Akos, Patrick (2008). A Scholarly Writing Resource for Counselor
Educators and Their Students. Journal of Counseling and Development, 86(1),
18-25.
Lambie, G., Sias, S. M., Davis, K. M., Lawson, G., &
Akos, P. (2008). A Scholarly Writing Resource for Counselor Educators and Their
Students. Journal of Counseling and Development, 86(1), 18-25.
Lambie, G., Sias, S. M., Davis, K. M., Lawson, G., &
Akos, P. (2008). A scholarly writing resource for counselor educators and their
students. Journal of Counseling and Development, 86(1), 18-25.
9
Use the GCU Library to find a peer-reviewed article specific
to iodine deficiency in rural Australia. The article must be from 2010 or later
and should include considerations about regional and national health policy.
What are the findings of the article?
Australia's national bread fortification program failed to
address iodine deficiencies within pregnant women in one region.
Australia's iodine supplement policy, a national bread
fortification program, is unlikely to be successful.
Searching electronic results may not be sufficient for
formulating a national health policy or interventions.
All answers are true.
10
Which of the following is a correct APA in-text citation,
assuming it is the first time an author is cited in the paragraph:
The traits studied included physical stature, appearance,
social class, emotional stability, fluency of speech, and sociability
(Northouse, 2004).
The traits studied included physical stature, appearance,
social class, emotional stability, fluency of speech, and sociability (2004).
The traits studied included physical stature, appearance,
social class, emotional stability, fluency of speech, and sociability
(Northouse).
The traits studied included physical stature, appearance,
social class, emotional stability, fluency of speech, and sociability
(Northouse, P. G., 2004).
11
When creating an APA reference list:
You should include anything you read, even if you did not
cite it in the paper, to be sure you listed enough references.
You should include anything cited within the materials you
read.
You should include only those materials cited in your paper,
and double check that any ideas taken from reading other people's work were
cited.
You should include some good articles that are related to
your paper, which the reader should access if they have time.
12
You want to supplement a paper with evidence-based research
about complementary practices. Which database would be a good place to start
your research?
Cochrane Library
Joanna Briggs Institute EBP
Natural Standard
PubMed
13
Access ProQuest Health and Medical Complete and search for
the 2014 article "Core Communication Competencies in Patient-Centered
Care." According to the article, health literacy is a tool used in which
of the following?
Health promotion
Management of chronic illness
Quality of life
All answers are true.
14
A hanging indent on the reference page means:
The first line of a reference is indented 0.5", and all
remaining lines of the same reference are at the left margin.
All of lines in a reference are at the left margin.
The first line of a reference is at the left margin, and all
remaining lines of the same reference are indented 0.5".
As long as all the information is there, it does not matter
how it is typed on the reference page.
15
Use the CINAHL Complete database to search for articles
about adolescent development and spirituality. Select the article about
wellness and nursing which includes a comparison of an "Ideal State of
Wellness" and those of adolescents. Select the answer that best represents
findings of the wellness survey described in the article.
Spirituality contributes the most to adolescent wellness.
Adolescents in the study saw wellness as a multidimensional
concept, encompassing factors like healthy relationships, emotional stability,
and spirituality.
To improve adolescent wellness, nurses can take strategies
that focus on psychological factors and social media awareness.
The guiding framework for the study involved intellectual,
physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors.
16
You are interested in reviewing past capstones that include
health literacy. After accessing the GCU Library Catalog (LopeCat), how do you
find these resources?
Search for "capstones"
Search for "health literacy capstones"
Search for "health literacy" and in the Refine by
search bar, select GCU Nursing Capstones
Search for "health literacy" and in the Refine by
search bar, enter "capstone" as an additional term
17
While conducting research about prostate cancer
interventions you read about a drug called Abarelix. Which specific Library
resource could you use to find out more information about clinical trials?
The Cochrane Library
Institute of Medicine
Natural Standard
None of these databases include clinical trials.
18
If you have two articles written by Jeff Smith in 2004 cited
in your paper and on your reference list:
You do not have to do anything else.
Both in-text and on the reference list, you should put
letters after the year to tell them apart (e.g., Smith, 2004a and Smith,
2004b).
You should use the titles in the in-text citation to
differentiate between the two.
You should use the first name spelled out on one of them so
the reader can see the difference.
19
Which of the following is not one of the Evidence-Based
Practice databases available through the GCU Library's Nursing & Health
Sciences Library Guide?
Cochrane Library
Joanna Briggs Institute EBP
Institute of Medicine
American Health Care Association: Trends and Statistics
20
What resource would benefit students who want to receive
notifications when new research is available?
Ask a Librarian, available on the Library's main page
Citing Sources, available at the Tutorials section of the
Library
Creating Search Alerts, available at the Tutorials section
of the Library
Interlibrary Loans, available on the Library's main page
21
Students searching for "objective, detailed information
on clinical practice guidelines" would utilize which of the following
databases?
AHRQ: EPC Evidence Based Reports
CINAHL Complete
Institute of Medicine
National Guidelines Clearinghouse
22
Which of the following are correct formats for an APA paper:
Single spaced, 10 pt. font, with 1.0" margins
Double spaced paper, 12 pt. font, centered text
1.0" margins, double spaced paper, Calibri font
Times New Roman font, double spaced, 12 pt. font
23
Caldwell and Hayes published an excellent paper in the 2007
issue of the Journal of Management Development. You would like to directly
quote from page 275. Which of the following represents the correct APA in-text
citation format?
"The study shows that the actions of leaders in the
areas of image management and relationship development impact employees'
perceptions of trustworthiness" (page 275).
"The study shows that the actions of leaders in the
areas of image management and relationship development impact employees'
perceptions of trustworthiness" (Caldwell & Hayes, 2007, p. 275).
"The study shows that the actions of leaders in the
areas of image management and relationship development impact employees'
perceptions of trustworthiness" (2007).
Caldwell and Hayes said that the study shows that the
actions of leaders in the areas of image management and relationship
development impact employees' perceptions of trustworthiness.
24
Which of the following is NOT a Boolean operator for an EBSCO
search?
And
Not
But
Or
25
Which of the following is most correct for a direct quote
(using APA format):
Integrity is the quality of honesty and trustworthiness
(Northouse, 2005).
"Integrity is the quality of honesty and trustworthiness"
(Northouse, 2005, p. 21).
"Integrity is the quality of honesty and
trustworthiness" (Northouse, 2005).
Integrity is the quality of honesty and trustworthiness
(Northouse, 2005, p. 21).
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 2 Assignment
Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer
Advanced registered nurses work in highly collaborative
environments and must collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in order to
provide excellent patient care. Besides knowing the role and scope of one's own
practice, it is essential to understand the role and scope of other nurse
specialties to ensure effective collaboration among nurses, the organization,
and other professionals with whom advanced registered nurses regularly
interact.
Use the "Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Template"
to differentiate how advanced registered nurse roles relate to and collaborate
with different areas of nursing practice. Compare your future role with one of
the following: nurse educator; nurse leader; family nurse practitioner; acute
care nurse practitioner; graduate nurse with an emphasis/specialty in public
health, health care administration, business, or informatics; clinical nurse
specialist; doctor of nursing practice. Indicate in the appropriate columns on
the template which roles you are comparing.
Make sure to compare the following areas of practice in your
graphic organizer:
Ethics
Education
Leadership
Public Health
Health Care Administration
Informatics
Business/Finance
Specialty (e.g., Family, Acute Care)
Include any regulatory bodies or certification agencies that
provide guidance or parameters on how these roles incorporate concepts into
practice.
You are required to cite three to five sources to complete
this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and
appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
While APA style is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources
should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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 not required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite.
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 5 Assignment
Worldview and Nursing Process Personal Statement
Being able to articulate your personal worldview can help
you formulate a personal philosophy of practice and enhance your influence on
patients and the industry. In this assignment, you will have an opportunity to
reflect on your current and future practice, and the ways worldview and nursing
theory influence that practice.
Draft a 1,000-1,250 word paper in which you:
Describe your personal worldview, including the religious,
spiritual, and cultural elements that you think most influence your personal philosophy
of practice and attitude towards patient care.
Choose a specific nursing theory that is most in line with
your personal philosophy of practice and approach to patient care and discuss
the similarities. Explain how the nursing theory reinforces your approach to
care.
Include in your explanation a specific example of a past or
current practice and how your worldview and the nursing theory could assist you
in resolving this issue.
Finally, explain how your worldview and the nursing theory
will assist you in further developing your future practice.
You are required to cite five to 10 sources to complete this
assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate
for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
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 LopesWrite.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
NUR513
Introductions to advance Registered Nursing
Week 8 Assignment
Benchmark - Future Scope, Role, and Professional Obligations
Paper
Advanced registered nursing graduates are entering the
profession at dynamic time when roles and scope of practice are shifting based
on developments in legislation and policy in response to the evolving needs of
the health care system. Professional nursing organizations play an important
role in making sure the perspectives of advanced registered nurses are heard,
and in supporting nurse specialties in their efforts to expand their scope of
practice and their full participation throughout the health care system.
For this assignment, you will conduct research on the
current scope of practice for your specialty and efforts that are being made to
expand that scope and the role of the advanced nurse in positively influencing the
health care system. Write a 1,250-1,500-word paper that includes the following:
A discussion of the scope of your future role as an advanced
registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation
agencies that define that scope.
A discussion of three professional nursing organizations
that you think are most influential in advancing the scope and influence of
advanced nursing. Of these organizations, evaluate the one that you would most
like to join. How do its goals and mission fit in with your worldview and
philosophy of care? How might membership in this organization improve your
practice?
A discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is
most likely to affect your scope of practice or role in the next few years. How
do you think this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders,
and why does it matters to the advanced registered nurse?
You are required to cite five to 10 sources to complete this
assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate
for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
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 LopesWrite.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.