Purpose Nursing knowledge is classified in a variety of ways, one of which is Carper’s Patterns of Knowing (Carper, 1978). Carper’s framework offers a lens through which the nurse can reflect upon insights acquired through empirical, ethical, personal, and aesthetic knowledge (Carper, 1978). Through intentional reflection using Carper’s Patterns of Knowing, nurses can process experiential learning and knowledge acquired through practice. The purpose of this assignment is to reflect upon a spe...

Debate with classmates on the dominant philosophical schools of thought in nursing (received view and perceived view). Which worldview best encompasses the profession of nursing? Why? Provide an example. Solution: Nurses have increasingly been guided by the achievements and challenges of evidence-based practice as well as reflective learning. Nursing science advances have positioned nurses to move forward when in the development of knowledge. However, this knowledge has been guided and develop...

For many students enrolled in NR501, this is an initial course for nursing theory.  So, let’s have a debate.  Is nursing theory important to the nursing profession?  If you believe that it is important, explain why it is useful.  If you do not believe that it is useful, explain why nursing theory is not necessary to the profession?  Be sure to provide an example that demonstrates your opinion and a scholarly reference (not using the required textbook or lesson) which supports your opinion. Solu...

Reflect on the concepts and practices you have learned in NR506 on healthcare systems, politics, and health policy. Read the article that is linked below and share insights as how to make informed decisions on nursing practice and patient outcomes on a global basis.  In addition, state how you will apply what you have learned in this course to your upcoming practicum experience. Solution: This course has provided me with extensive knowledge regarding the concept of healthcare policymaking as w...

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to prepare for the professional presentation to an elected official of the selected healthcare concern and the proposed solution.  This includes the identification of communication strategies as well as development of presentation content. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:   CO 2. Communicate with decision-makers to advocate for effective policies that impact nurses and nursing,...

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to provide a summary of the presentation to the elected official, report on the response/outcome and to propose future strategies for the continued advocacy of the selected healthcare concern. The presentation to the elected official is required and must be either a face to face or phone presentation. Communication of your presentation will be via a PowerPoint™ presentation to be shared with peers and faculty. Course Outcomes This assignment ena...

As a health policy professional leader, communicating with lay audiences is an important skill in promoting the health of the community for master prepared registered nurses. Develop a concise position statement reflecting the research findings and recommendations by experts as they relate to workplace support for breast feeding mothers, medical marijuana services in the community, genetic testing or applications of stem cell research, transgender care, abortion, end-of-life care, or a community...

In the contemporary times, social media has become a vital element in multitude aspects of our day to day undertakings. Originally, social media was developed for socialization purposes but with time it has advanced its purpose to enabling the different user to connect, collaborate and communicate amongst each other in active and real-time conversation (Adzharuddin & Ramly, 2015). More so, social media has provided a platform for individuals to create virtual environments to share ideas, inf...

Select two drivers (for example quality, cost, and access) of high performance healthcare systems and apply it to your current work situation. The application could demonstrate the presence of the driver in a positive manner or it could acknowledge the presence of a concern. Solution: My selected key drivers of high-performance healthcare systems present in my current workplace are cost and quality. Nurses play a critical role in supporting the drivers by ascertaining that their patients are...

Discuss the best approach for meeting and communicating with your selected elected official for your healthcare concern. What is your rationale for this approach? Solution: Direct communication with elected officials is a vital responsibility and opportunity for advocacy as it not only raises awareness for various concerns but also delivers a golden chance for the suggestion of identified solutions. According to Kim, Miller, and Chon (2016), the strongest mean for influencing legislative think...