Identify your specialty area of NP practice. Mine is Mental Health.  Select a nursing theory, borrowed theory, or interdisciplinary theory provided in the lesson plan or one of your own findings. Address the following:   Origin Meaning and scope Logical adequacy Usefulness and simplicity Generalizability Testability Finally, provide an example of how the theory could…

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…

Preparing the Assignment 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? In particular, is it important for nurse practitioners? Does theory inform nurse practitioner practice? If you believe that it is important, explain why it is useful. If you do not believe that it…

In a 3-4 page essay, address/discuss the following:   Define “dialectic” and discuss how Socratic dialogue differs from other conversations. Illustrate your understanding with examples of some specific beliefs one might examine via the Socratic Method. Explain the difference between knowledge and opinion for Socrates as illustrated in the Meno and the Republic. Explore your…

Assignment Instructions Choose one of the behaviors listed below: 1. Answering the phone 2. One-digit addition 3. Putting on pants Only choose one of the behaviors listed above for this assignment and complete the following. A template is provided.   1) Write a direct instruction script using the RU, EG, NEG formula a) Write a…

Write an 8-10 page paper (number of pages, excluding title and reference pages).  Identify how you met the eight outcomes in this course (see below) o Explain some of the concepts and exemplars with evidence based practice information o Reflecting on your takeaways from each objective as described by the objectives such as analyze,…

PRAC 6541: FNP Clinical Procedures Self-Assessment Form   Procedure Confident (Can complete independently) Mostly confident (Can complete with supervision) Beginning (Have performed with supervision or need supervision to feel confident) New (Have never performed or does not apply) Cerumen Impaction Removal (irrigation and curette)   X     Fluorescein Staining       X Corneal…

Journal Entry  Refer to your FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form from your previous assignment in this week and consider your strengths and opportunities for improvement. Journal Entry (450–500 words):   Explain what most excites and/or concerns you about pediatric clinical experiences. Include a description of your strengths and weaknesses in terms of…

Before embarking on any professional or academic activity, it is important to understand the background, knowledge, and experience you bring to it. You might ask yourself, “What do I already know? What do I need to know? And what do I want to know?” This critical self-reflection is especially important for developing clinical skills, such…

Assignment 4: Journal Entry #1 Photo Credit: Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Critical reflection of your growth and development during your practicum experience in a clinical setting has the benefit of helping you identify opportunities for improvement in your clinical skills while also recognizing your clinical strengths and successes. This week, you will write a…