Discussion Question

Discussion Question Order Description Evaluate how you have achieved course competencies and your plans to develop further in" rel="nofollow">in these areas. The course competencies for this course are as follows: Explore the historical evolution of the advance practice nurse. Differentiate the roles and scope of practice for nurses workin" rel="nofollow">ing in" rel="nofollow">in advanced clin" rel="nofollow">inical, education, admin" rel="nofollow">inistration, in" rel="nofollow">informatics, research, and health policy arenas. Analyze attributes of the practice arena such as access and availability, degree of consumer choice, competition, and fin" rel="nofollow">inancin" rel="nofollow">ing that impact advanced practice nurses and their ability to effectively collaborate with other health professionals. Integrate evidence from research and theory in" rel="nofollow">into discussions of practice competencies, health promotion and disease prevention strategies, quality improvement, and safety standards. Identify collaborative, organizational, communication, and leadership skills in" rel="nofollow">in workin" rel="nofollow">ing with other professionals in" rel="nofollow">in healthcare facilities and/or academic in" rel="nofollow">institutions. Synthesize knowledge from values theory, ethics, and legal/regulatory statutes in" rel="nofollow">in the development of a personal philosophy for a career as an advanced practice nurse.