COURSE
NR500NP Foundational Concepts and Advanced Practice
Preparing the Assignment
This discussion will explore the value of a master’s education in nursing. Please provide an initial response to the discussion question by Wednesday at 11:59pm MT and two interactive dialogue responses no later than Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of WEEK 1. The discussion is worth 75 points. Please refer to the discussion grading rubric for additional criteria.
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:
- What differentiates the practice of a master’s-prepared nurse compared to that of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse?
- What is the value of a master’s degree in nursing?
- What do you consider to be the most essential professional competency for a master’s-prepared nurse practicing in the 21st century?
Refer to AACN Essentials, Chamberlain University Nursing Conceptual Framework and other scholarly sources. Use at least one outside scholarly article to support your position. Provide an example to illustrate an application to professional practice.
ANSWER
What differentiates the practice of a master’s-prepared nurse compared to that of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse?
According to American Association of Colleges of Nursing, (2011), the master’s prepared nurse has a greater depth of knowledge as to the nursing practice in the area of assessments, physiology and pharmacology, while directly impacting patients, administration and education. The greater depth of knowledge allows better clinical or administration judgement due to the additional training and education…….please click the icon below to access entire answer at $10