NRS 415 Discussion: Topic 1 DQ 1 & 2
NRS 415 Discussion: Topic 1 DQ 1 & 2
Topic 1 DQ 1
Assessment Description
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.
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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.
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. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 10.2.
Topic 1 DQ 2
Assessment Description
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. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.1, 9.5.
Resources
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The Writing Process
View “The Writing Process,” located on the GCU website. This resource features an interactive guide about the coll
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https://lc.gcumedia.com/unv104/the-writing-process/index.php
Academic Integrity
Read the “About LopesWrite” and “Plagiarism” sections of the Academic Integrity page of the GCU website. This resour
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http://students.gcu.edu/academics/academic-integrity.php
Academic Integrity Tutorial
Complete the “Academic Integrity Tutorial,” as part of your Topic 1 assignment. This resource provides a detailed GCU Academ
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https://ssc.gcu.edu/#/media-element/B6559480-9879-E811-8C19-005056BD1ABC
The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
Read “The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education,” by the American Association of Colleges of Nurs
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https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Publications/Essentials-2021.pdf
Common Reference Examples Guide
Review the “Common Reference Examples Guide,” from APA Style (2022), located on the American Psychological Association (APA) webs
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https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-examples.pdf
Reference Guide for Journal Articles, Books, and Edited Book Chapters
Review the “Reference Guide for Journal Articles, Books, and Edited Book Chapters,” from APA Style (2020). This resource pro
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https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf
Succeeding in an Online Nursing Program
Read “Succeeding in an Online Nursing Program,” by Sanders, from Nursing Made Incredibly Easy (2019). This resource
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https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://ovidsp.ovid.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&AN=00152258-201901000-00004&LSLINK=80&D=ovft
APA Citing and Formatting Webinar
Explore the “Webinars and Workshops: Webinar Calendar” page of the GCU Library to find the available days and times for taki
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https://libguides.gcu.edu/webinars
How to Cite Properly
Explore the “How to Cite Properly” page of the Student Success Center. This academic integrity resources on this page provid
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https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/tools/academic-integrity
7 Habits of Highly Effective Nursing Students
Read “7 Habits of Highly Effective Nursing Students,” by Murphy (2015), located on the Minority Nurse blog website. This res
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God’s Survival Plan for Nursing Students
Read “God’s Survival Plan for Nursing Students,” by Moore and De Haan, from Journal of Christian Nursing (2022). Th
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https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://ovidsp.ovid.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&AN=00005217-202201000-00008&LSLINK=80&D=ovft
Essentials of Evidence Based Practice
Read “Essentials of Evidence Based Practice,” by Zimmerman, from the International Journal of Childbirth Education (2017
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https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=123698143&site=eds-live&scope=site
Undergraduate Field Experience Manual
Refer to the Guidelines for Undergraduate Field Experiences (Undergraduate Field Experience Manual), located on the college page
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https://ssc.gcu.edu/#/page/conh