Week 5 instructions Systems Theory and Practice Issues

Week 5 instructions 

Systems Theory and Practice Issues

Discussion

Activity Learning Outcomes

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

CO 1: Examine roles and competencies of advanced practice nurses essential to performing as leaders and advocates of holistic, safe, and quality care

CO 2: Apply concepts of person-centered care to nursing practice situations

CO 3: Analyze essential skills needed to lead within the context of complex systems

CO 4: Explore the process of scholarship engagement to improve health and healthcare outcomes in various settingsTotal Points Possible: 75

Preparing the Assignment

Discussion Criteria

I. Application of Course Knowledge:

The student post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from personal experience or examples from the healthcare field. The student must accurately and fully discuss the topic for the week in addition to providing personal or professional examples. The student must completely answer the entire initial question.

II. Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue:

Category Points % Description

Application of Course Knowledge 20 27 Answers the initial discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the concepts for the week. 

Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue With Peers and Faculty 20 27 Responds to a student peer AND course faculty furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, adding depth to the conversation

Integration of Evidence 20 27 Assigned readings OR online lesson AND at least one outside scholarly source are included. The scholarly source is:

1) evidence-based

2) scholarly in nature,

3) published within the last 5 years

60 81% Total CONTENT Points = 60 pts

DISCUSSION FORMAT

Category Points % Description

Grammar and Communication 8 10 Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner

Reference Citation 7 9 References have complete information as required by APA

In-text citations included for all references AND references included for all in-text citation

15 19% Total FORMAT Points= 15 pts

DISCUSSION TOTAL=75 points

Preparing the Assignment

Introduction

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 5. The discussion is worth 75 points. Please refer to the discussion grading rubric for additional criteria.

Discussion Question:

Many of you have experience in complex adaptive systems whether you realize it or not. Thinking about your current or future practice area, identify an issue or concern. In your initial response, please describe the concern. Does the concern primarily occur at the micro, meso, or macro level? How would you address this issue? What impact might your solution have on the other levels of the system? In what ways could interprofessional collaboration be used to resolve the issue?