Week 13: Contemporary Issues in Nursing (Part 1)
Week 13 Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to:Identify major contemporary issues affecting the nursing profession and healthcare delivery. Analyze the impact of current challenges such as nursing workforce shortages, burnout, and technological advances on professional nursing practice. Examine the effects of global health issues and emerging trends on […]
Week 11: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Week 11 Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to:Explain the importance of patient safety as a fundamental principle of professional nursing practice. Describe the QSEN competencies related to patient safety and quality improvement. Identify common types of medical errors and strategies for prevention. Apply basic quality improvement principles, including […]
Week 12: Leadership, Advocacy, and Change in Nursing
Week 12 Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to:Differentiate between leadership and management in professional nursing. Identify common leadership styles and their application in healthcare settings. Explain the role of the nurse as a patient advocate and change agent. Describe how baccalaureate-prepared nurses can lead change at the unit, […]
Week 10: Communication and Interprofessional Collaboration
Week 10 Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to:Describe the principles of therapeutic communication in professional nursing. Demonstrate beginning proficiency with structured communication tools such as SBAR. Explain the importance of interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Identify barriers to effective communication and collaboration and propose strategies to overcome them. Discuss […]
Week 11: Course Synthesis and Final Reflection
MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical Perspectives for Nursing Purpose The purpose of this final discussion is to synthesize your learning across the entire course and reflect on how advanced theoretical perspectives will shape your future role as a nurse leader, educator, researcher, or clinician.InstructionsPart 1: Initial Post (Due by Day 3) Post a substantive response of 400–500 […]