NR 500 (NR 500)

NR-500 Week 3 Discussion Topic, Knowing Self (Three Versions) Nursing is a profession that entails a series of occupational and altruistic values (Jimenez-Lopez, Roales-Nieto, Vallejo Seco, & Preciado, 2016). As a master’s prepared nurse, it is imperative that I explore my own set of values that guide my decision making not only in my nursing career but in the personal realm as well. It has been emphasized that values epitomize basic beliefs of what is right, good, or wanted and influences ...

Week 2: Caring Concepts in Nursing This week's topic is centered on the concept of caring in contemporary nursing practice. In your initial response, provide a definition of caring that aligns with your perspective on the concept of caring. Identify your selected program of study specialty track (Executive, Education, FNP, Healthcare Policy, or Nursing Informatics). Describe how you will apply the principles of caring and holistic nursing in your future professional practice. Use at least one ...

NR 500 Discussion Topic Week 1, The Value of a Master’s – Prepared Nurse (Two Versions) Consider the current healthcare delivery models and practice settings. Reflect on how nursing practice is transforming in response to the current demands of the healthcare system and answer one of the following questions: 1. What differentiates the practice of a master's-prepared nurse compared to that of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse? 2. What is the value of a master's degree in nursing? 3. What d...

NR500 Week 4 Discussion Topic, Leadership – Establishing Relationships and Influencing Change (Two Versions) Hello class! In our lesson this week, it covers the masters level function of a nurse as a change agent and a leader. According to CCN, Lesson 4 (2019), the use of a relational skill is an effective way of being a leader because it develops positive partnership with colleagues or others to create change. As a future Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), it is my goal to improve my relationa...

Week 8 TD: What Did You Learn? Reflecting on this course, consider and answer the following questions: How do you envision using the AACN essentials and information learned in this course to identify, guide, and evaluate your MSN project? How do you envision using the concepts learned in this course in your future nursing practice? This course along with the AACN (2011) Essentials of Master’s Education has helped to identify personally on how to use knowledge, research, and skills towards my...

Week 5: Evidence-Based Practice After reviewing lesson 5 in this week, it is noted that evidenced-based practice (EBP) is derived from the values of patient, expert experiences, research and literature (CCN, lesson 5, 2019). In nursing practice, the goal is to provide the highest quality of patient care and enhanced patient safety (Melnyk, Fineout-Overholt, Stillwell, & Williamson, 2010). I am pursuing Master of Science in nursing with a specialty track of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) becaus...

NR-500 Week 3 Discussion Topic, Knowing Self (Three Versions) Nursing is a profession that entails a series of occupational and altruistic values (Jimenez-Lopez, Roales-Nieto, Vallejo Seco, & Preciado, 2016). As a master’s prepared nurse, it is imperative that I explore my own set of values that guide my decision making not only in my nursing career but in the personal realm as well. It has been emphasized that values epitomize basic beliefs of what is right, good, or wanted and influences ...

NR 500 Discussion Topic Week 2, Caring Concepts in Nursing This week's topic is centered on the concept of caring in contemporary nursing practice. In your initial response, provide a definition of caring that aligns with your perspective on the concept of caring. Identify your selected program of study specialty track (Executive, Education, FNP, Healthcare Policy, or Nursing Informatics). Describe how you will apply the principles of caring and holistic nursing in your future professional p...

NR 500 Week 7 Discussion Topic, Healthful Environments (Two Versions) Creating a trusting and caring relationship between healthcare providers and the people who receive care is important, but healthful working environment for those healthcare providers are equally important. The quality of care that patients and families receive during their stay in hospitals or other healthcare facilities is directly influenced by the well-being of the people who care for them (Warren, 2017). Currently, i...