Critical thinking skills can be used in any situation. These skills help you make better decisions and solve problems. As an AGNP, critical thinking skills are vital for diagnosing patient conditions. But learning to think critically is not an easy task. To improve critical thinking skills, we need to use actionable thinking exercises. Just like…

Quality Improvement Project As a DNP-prepared nurse, it is imperative to explore the connection between research and quality improvement. How might a practice-focused question result in positive changes to the field of practice? How might the use of various methods lend itself to capturing substantive results for improvement? In this Assignment, you will explore both…

ASSIGNMENT Overview This week you will learn how to plan care for patients while considering their diverse cultural backgrounds. This is a care plan, not an APA paper. However, you will still need to have references for the diagnoses, implementation and rationale sections. Be sure to format your citations and references in 7th ed. APA…

Collab Cafe Questions Step 1. Assess the client’s case, the applicable clinical practice guideline (CPG), and the prescription writing activity for that client within the lesson.  Step 2. Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail, providing complete references for all citations. Refer to the lesson for client information. • Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria…

Those over 85 years old are the fastest growing segment of the U. S. population. Medical advances have enabled an unprecedented number of Americans to live longer, healthier lives. But for millions of elderly, living longer can also mean a debilitating physical decline that often requires an immense amount of care. After reading the theories…

How might the use of qualitative and quantitative methods serve to provide answers for researchers regarding the challenges associated with articles provided this week? What can qualitative data provide that quantitative data cannot, and vice versa? How might a mixed methods approach fill in the gaps to provide a clearer understanding of the problem and…

Post a cohesive response to the following: • Consider all that you already knew and what you have learned in this class. What are the key informatics competencies that you feel every nurse should possess? How can those competencies impact improvements in healthcare outcomes in your organization?

As a DNP-prepared nurse, it is imperative to explore the connection between research and quality improvement. How might a practice-focused question result in positive changes to the field of practice? How might the use of various methods lend itself to capturing substantive results for improvement? In this Assignment, you will explore both quantitative and qualitative…

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Competencies The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has determined nine broad areas of core competence that apply to all nurse practitioners, regardless of specialty or patient population focus. NONPF created the first set of Nurse Practitioner Competencies in 1990; the most recent updates were incorporated in…

As you approach the end of your Master of Science in Nursing program and prepare for a career as a nurse practitioner, you will want to create a cover letter, resume, and portfolio that best represent your knowledge, skills, and abilities as a professional in the field of nursing. For this Assignment, you will create…