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  • DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    Assessment Description

    The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment in this course requires your collaboration with the course faculty early on to establish a plan for successful completion of mutually identified and agreed-upon specific deliverables for your programmatic requirements. Programmatic requirements are: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with program competencies, and (3) work associated with completion of your Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project.

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    A preconference meeting is required for DNP-815A, 840A, 830A, 955A, 960A, 965A. A preconference meeting is intended for the learner and preceptor/mentor to review course- and learner-specific learning objectives: the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the learner and preceptor/mentor during this practice immersion experience. All faculty and preceptor/mentor information will be given to each party by the learner. Any course or program information requested by the preceptor/mentor will be provided by the learner. During this meeting, the learner and preceptor/mentor will discuss the course and practice immersion goals, including any projects that are to take place. The faculty will review the submitted document and must approve proposed projects at this time DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP). The faculty will also send an introductory email to the preceptor/mentor.

    General Requirements:

    Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course.

    Locate and download Individual Success Plan (ISP) and Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) timeline documents in the DNP PI Workspace.

    Review the DNP Program Milestones document in the DNP PI Workspace and identify which domains, competencies, and milestones apply to this course. Note: Not all courses have milestones.

    Determine what practice immersion experiences you plan to seek in order to address each competency. Include how many hours you plan to set aside to meet your goals. Learners will apply concepts from each of their core courses to reflect upon, critically examine, and improve current practice and are required to integrate scholarly readings to develop case reports that demonstrate increasingly complex and proficient practice.

    Use the ISP to develop a personal plan for completing your practice immersion hours and how competencies will be met. Show all of the major milestones and deliverables in the timeline.

    Within the ISP, ensure you identify specific deliverables which can include the following: individualized DNP practice immersion contracts; comprehensive log of practice immersion hours applied to doctoral-level learning outcomes; learner evaluations; preceptor/mentor evaluations; current and updated CV; scholarly activities; GCU DNP competency self-assessment; reflective journal; course goals and plan for how competencies and practice immersion hours will be met; faculty and preceptor/mentor approvals of course goals and documented practice immersion hours; and DPI Project milestones DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP).

    While an ISP is required, unless you have a mentor, a mentor signature is not required for DNP-801A, 805A or DNP-810A. A preconference and a postconference/evaluation between learners and preceptors/mentors are mandatory for all learners enrolled in all DNP courses (from DNP-815A on). Conferences may be conducted face-to-face or via technology. A copy of the wet-ink or digitally (digital identifier) signed document must be uploaded into the classroom no later than the end of Topic 1.

    Overall course- and learner-specific objectives: These objectives should be discussed during each conference, as learners are responsible for completing all experiences as mandated for the program.

    Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

    This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

    You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

    Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the digital classroom. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.

    Directions:

    Identify the specific deliverables you will complete throughout this course from those defined above with your faculty. Update your faculty/chair with any revisions or changes to the ISP.

    List the challenges you expect to encounter as you continue the practice immersion hour and competency requirements throughout this course. DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP) How might you overcome these challenges?

    Complete the Contact Information table at the beginning of the ISP resource, and type in your signature (learner only) and the date on which you completed the table. Read the information in the ISP document, including the following: Learner Expectations, Derivation of the ISP, and Instructions for Completing the ISP.

    Follow the instructions and complete the ISP.

     

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ 801A PRACTICE!! -No submission 801A

    Target Practice Hours 0
    (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.) DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

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    Learner Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

    ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    Instructions

    Use this form to develop your Individual Success Plan (ISP)
    Individual Success Plan Student Document A Courses (1)
    for each course, starting in DNP-805A through graduation. An individual success plan maps out what you, the DNP Learner, needs to accomplish in order to be successful in your current course and overall program of study. You will also share this document with your mentor, preceptor, or content expert (CE) at the beginning of week one (like a pre-conference) and by the end of week eight of each course (like a post-conference except DNP-955A, 960A, and 965A it is due week 16). * Mentors are REQUIRED by DNP-815A. If you do not have a mentor in DNP 805A or DNP-810A you will still turn in your ISP’s week one and week eight and for the mentor signature you type
    “I do not have a mentor.”
      You cannot take courses after DNP-810A without a mentor.

    In addition to the ISP, all DNP learners in DNP-815A, DNP-830A, DNP- 840A, DNP-955A, DNP-960A, DNP-965A, and extension courses will schedule a
    mid-conference
    between the faculty/Chair, mentor (preceptor), and learner before week five for 815A, 840A, and 830A. Week 8 will be the due date for 900 level courses as they are 16 weeks in length.  This mid-conference document is located at the end of the ISP and will be uploaded into the week five dropbox Learners will type their names, and the mentor, preceptor, or CE will need to electronically sign with software that uses a displayed digital identifier or written signature.

    Application-based learning assignments are listed in the specific course syllabus. Use the syllabus as a reminder for you to complete a weekly corresponding Case Log in Typhon or into Lopes tracker.
    It is the learner’s responsibility to enter the hours into Typhon/Lopestracker and ensure all hours are signed off before completion of the course.  Faculty are not responsible to go back and approve hours later entered
    . Any independent study assignments in this course will require your collaboration with the course faculty and mentor, preceptor, or CE early on to establish a plan for successful completion of mutually identified and agreed upon deliverables and must relate to your current course objectives. Independent study assignments must be submitted to your instructor via the Private Forum if no dropbox is available DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP).

    For you to successfully complete and graduate from the DNP Program you must meet the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project including signature by the Dean. DNP Learners who are deficient in hours or have a final manuscript deemed “not ready” for Dean’s review at the end of the program may require additional extension courses to meet programmatic requirements prior to Dean’s approval.

    The syllabus will list the immersion hours for each course and may be different based on the curriculum.  For example, DNP-815 may state 50 hours, while DNP-815A is 100 hours broken down into “Direct” or “Indirect” immersion” hours.  Direct hours are completed at the project site with the mentor. DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP) Indirect hours are used towards assignments, as the syllabus indicates. 
    All actual hours are recorded into Typhon or Lopestracker substantively
    . Note that required practice hours vary from learner to learner and are determined by your MSN transcripts. Please contact your SSC for the number of practice immersion hours required to complete your DNP program.
    It is your responsibility to obtain this information and create a plan for your individual success
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    ISP Table Requirements

    Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course:

    Review the DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network – Doctoral Program – DNP Program Materials – Folder – DPI Milestones.
    Please see the DNP Program Timeline in the DC Network for a quick overview.

    Determine what practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Include the estimated number of associated practice immersion hours.
    Learners will apply objectives and concepts from each of their courses to reflect upon, critically examine, and improve current practice and are required to integrate scholarly readings to develop case reports that demonstrate increasingly complex and proficient practice.

    Use the ISP to develop a personal plan for completing your practice immersion hours and self-assess how you will meet the GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (Appendix A) related to that course. Show all the major milestones (if applicable) and deliverables.
    ISPs do not earn practice hours, nor does telephone conference time, or time spent with the mentor (unless there is National Emergency).
    Add your pre-, mid-, and post-conference dates and times to this document to ensure you have scheduled the time properly
    .

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

     

     

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix) DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

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    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

    ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960AA.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

    MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]

    Name:

    MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

     

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Mentor-Faculty-Student Conference and Evaluation Information

    A pre- and post-conference or evaluation between students and their mentors (preceptors) are
    mandatory
    for students enrolled in all DNP courses 805A-965A including extension courses.
      This will be considered completed using the
    Individual Success Plan
    . Conferences may be conducted face-to-face or via technology. A
    signature
    (Electronic with a digital identifier or wet signature) is required from the mentor (preceptor) during the pre- and post-conference periods. The ISP is to be uploaded into the appropriate drop boxes by the due date.
    * DNP- 801A learners should practice filling this form out but they will not be required to submit the document.

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    A pre, mid, and post-conference or evaluation between students, faculty, and preceptors are
    mandatory
    for students enrolled in all DNP project courses (
    DNP-815A, DNP-830A, DNP-840A, DNP-955A, DNP-960A, DNP-965A, and extension courses
    ).
    Conferences may be conducted face-to-face or via technology. A copy of this signed document will be uploaded into the course shell no later than the end of week five in the project courses.

     

    Overall Course and Student Specific Objectives
    :
    These objectives should be discussed during each conference, as students are responsible for completing all experiences as mandated for the program.

    A
    pre-conference
    : This meeting is intended for the student and mentor (preceptor) to review course and student-specific learning objectives: the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of student and mentor (preceptor) during this immersion experience.   All faculty and mentor (preceptor) information will be given to each party per the student.  Any course or program information requested by the mentor (preceptor) will be provided by the student. During this meeting, the student and mentor (preceptor) will discuss the course and immersion goals, including any projects that are to take place. The faculty will review the submitted document and need to approve proposed projects at this time. The faculty will also send an introductory email to the mentor (preceptor).

     

    A
    mid-term conference
     is mandatory and will occur no later than week five of all project courses DNP-815A, DNP-830A, DNP-840A, DNP-955A, DNP-960A, DNP-965A, and extension courses. This meeting is intended for the student, faculty, and mentor (preceptor) to discuss student progress toward meeting the course goals.  The faculty member will meet with the preceptor to conduct the student’s midterm evaluation (virtually). The mentor (preceptor) will meet with the student to review the evaluation form (in person or virtually). If there are areas that need improvement, the faculty will meet with the student to complete a remediation form.

     

    A
    post-conference,
    is mandatory and will occur at the end of each course beginning in DNP-805A through graduation using the ISP Form. This is intended for the student and mentor (preceptor) to review and evaluate the completion of the ISP.  The faculty will validate that all areas are at “meets expectations” on the mentor evaluation form located in Typhon or Lopestracker prior to progression. The learner will upload the ISP and Mentor evaluation, and proof of entered and approved immersion hours into the course drop boxes by week eight with the other required deliverables. Faculty will review this before filling out the Faculty evaluation of the learner in Typhon, which the learner will also upload in week eight. The course faculty completes a separate evaluation of the learner’s performance in the classroom. The faculty is responsible for any course grading, final course grade, and validation of the students’ completed practicum hours.

     

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __805A_______

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    Learner Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

    ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

    ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours as shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature. Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

    MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]

    Name:

    MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __810A________

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    Learner Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

    ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

    ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

    MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]

    Name:

    MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

     

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __815A________

    Target Practice Hours______
    (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.)

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    Learner Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

    REQUIRED FROM HERE TO GRADUATION!

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

     

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

    Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

    Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Preceptor Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Student Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Please upload to the week five dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

     

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __820A_______

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    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

     

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __825A________

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    Learner Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

     

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __835A________

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    Learner Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             ______ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

     

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __840A________

    Target Practice Hours______
    (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.)

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    Learner Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

    Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

    Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Preceptor Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Student Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Please upload to the week five dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

     

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __830A________

    Target Practice Hours______
    (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.)

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    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP) By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

    BUY A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER NOW

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

     

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

    Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

    Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Preceptor Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Student Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Please upload to the week five dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

     

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __955A________

    Target Practice Hours______
    (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP).)

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    Learner Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP). As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.* DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 16]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

     

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

    Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

    Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Preceptor Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Student Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Please upload to the week eight dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

     

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __960A________

    Target Practice Hours______
    (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.) DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

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    Learner Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP) Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 16]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             ______ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

     

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

    Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

    Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Preceptor Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Student Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Please upload to the week eight dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

    ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER HERE

    Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

    Course #­­­­ __965A________

    Target Practice Hours______
    (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP).)

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    Learner Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Course Faculty/Chair  Information

    GCU

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan
    :  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

    The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

    Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

    Challenges
    (list under assignment)

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

     Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

    Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Planning for DPI project

    See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

    Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site

    Date

    Due

    Summary of Past Feedback

    Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)

    Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)

    Date Complete

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

    Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project. DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)

    GCU

    Site Name:

     

    Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

     

     

    Contact Information:

     

     

    PICOT Question

    Department Feedback

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

    Date:

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information

    Practice Setting

    Name:

     

    E-mail:

     

     

    Phone Number:

     

     

    Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

    By
    typing
    in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or
    content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

    Learner Signature:

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 16]

    Name:

     

    Date:

     

    Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

    For the Mentor (Preceptor):
    By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

     

    _____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

     

    _____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

     

    _____ Faculty Contact Information

    Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

    Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

    Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Preceptor Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Student Signature
    : ________________________________________              Date: _______________

     

     

    Please upload to the week eight dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

    Direct and Indirect Hours

    DNP-Course

    No Transfer Hours

    Indirect Immersion
    Hours

    Course Assignments

     

    No Transfer Hours

    Direct Immersion Hours

    At the project site with mentor developing, implementing, and evaluating the project

    Direct Immersion Hours

    Mentor/Learner Acceptable Course Activities

    815A

    50

    Indirect hours split between writing assignments

    50

     

    Scientific Underpinnings

    1.1

    1.3

    1.4

     

     

    Speak with the immersion sites Quality Review Department.  What is their purpose, what projects are they working on?  Could they help you gather data?

     

    Speak to nursing educators; what is there role in implementing EBP change? How are new practices developed and evaluated at the immersion site using nursing or borrowed theories?

     

    Construct/refine PICOT question or Clinical Question using data and resources at the clinical site

     

    Develop the problem and purpose statements and clinical questions. Ensure alignment.

     

    Meet with a Nursing Scientist to discuss how they integrate nursing science and knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.

     

    Work with the mentor and possibly a Nursing Scientist at the immersion site to discuss their process for Quality Improvement Projects and Internal Review Board Determinations.

     

    Present your PICOT, problem, purpose, clinical; question at the immersion site.

     

    Attend conference/workshop in person or virtually related to EBP or focus of the DPI project.

     

    Watch IRB video in DC Network on the “feasibility of projects.”

     

    Review/evaluate EBP material (e.g., web, print), determine what the project could use.

     

    Research the method of obtaining written approval for EBP tools, educational materials, scales.

     

    Construct, appraise, and refine a literature search.

     

    Outline DPI themes and sub-themes and subthemes with references on the Ten Strategic Points.

     

    Synthesize the literature review, summarize the themes (subthemes).

     

    Research theories that are appropriate to project and define the seminal works of the theorist.

     

    Ensure the theory chosen aligns with the population, problem, and outcome of the DPI.

     

    Download the Prospectus from the DC Network and review components with the mentor (preceptor) to align the Ten Strategic Points components.

     

    Research out a conceptual framework and change models that are appropriate to use for the DPI.

     

    Research and read literature on using Caring From a Christian Worldview DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

    1.4 Spend time at the clinical site with mentor learning site processes, how and EBP is conducted start to finish at the organization, how practice gaps are identified. How are outcomes measured?

     

    Any other Faculty/Chair APPROVE Direct Immersion experiences that align with the course outcomes.

    840A

    50

    Indirect hours split between writing assignments

    50

     

    Leadership and transformational change

    2.1

    2.2

    2.4

    Systems management

    3.3

    3.4

    Population management

    4.1

    Analytical Foundations for Practice

    5.2

    5.3

    Students  should attend a quality improvement meeting at the immersion site

     

    Present the proposed DPI project including the problem, purpose, clinical question at the immersion site at a quality meeting, at the unit, clinic, floor of implementation (DO NOT RECRUIT PARTICIPANTS) and elicit feedback

     

    Meet with the mentor and discuss how nursing leaders learn to:

    Conduct an assessment of the practice setting. Determine how to design, select, use, and evaluate programs that monitor outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement, including consumer use of health care information systems.

    Develop a business plan

    Identify the need for, the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of a rapid cycle improvement project, explore the purpose of this quality improvement method

    Develop and review a budget

    Discuss what a SWOT analysis is, are they used at the immersion site, why or why not?

     

    Meet with a mentor or other senior leaders who can help identify stakeholders for your DPI, determine why this is important in any project implemented in healthcare

     

    Assess the cultural diversity at the immersion site.

     

    Determine the need to develop, implement, and/or disseminate a cultural or diversity intervention or awareness intervention at the site or in regard to the DPI

     

    2.1 Discuss the principles of business, finance, economics, and health policy to develop and implement effective plans for practice-level and/or system-wide practice initiatives that will improve the quality of health care delivery.

    Outline as it pertains to micro, meso, and macrosystem levels

     

    2.2 Research, discuss and outline how leadership, influence, and advocacy in the development and implementation of institutional, local, state, federal, and/or international health policy occurs.

     

    2.4 Explore the methods used to provide leadership in the evaluation and resolution of policy, ethical, and legal issues within healthcare systems and/or immersion site

     

    3.3 Work with mentor, nursing informatics staff, and/or the information technology department to determine how to analyze and communicate critical elements necessary to the selection, use, and evaluation of health information systems and patient care technology.

     

    4.1 Schedule to meet with the mentor or appropriate immersion site leader who can discuss how Advance Practice Nurses analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health

     

    5.2 Determine how they may design and implement processes/strategies that evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns, and systems of care for an individual, aggregate, and populations against national benchmarks.

    Participate in data analysis at immersion site

    Attend an immersion site or meet with another Internal Review Board to discuss aggregate data, vulnerable populations.

    Consult with a statistician regarding the project and how to set up your data collection sheets

     

    5.3 Schedule a meeting with an APRN at the site, or interview an APRN/Nurse Leader to discuss the methods of designing, directing, and evaluating quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.

     

    Any other Faculty/Chair APPROVE Direct Immersion experiences that align with the course outcomes.

    830A

    50

    Indirect hours split between writing assignments

    75

     

    Scientific Underpinnings for Practice

     

    1.1

    1.4

     

    Domain 3: Systems Management

     

    3.1

    3.2

    3.3

    3.4

     

    Analytic Foundations for Practice

     

    5.1

    5.4

    5.5

    1.1 Meet with a Nursing Scientist to discuss how they integrate nursing science and knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.

     

    Research theories that are appropriate to project and define the seminal works of the theorist.

     

    Ensure the theory chosen aligns with the population, problem, and outcome of the DPI

     

    1.4 Spend time at the clinical site with mentor learning site processes, how and EBP is conducted start to finish at the organization, how practice gaps are identified. How are outcomes measured?

     

    3.1 Schedule a meeting with a Nurse Leader, mentor, or Quality to discuss the concepts and skills needed to develop the skills and knowledge to execute an evaluation plan involving data extraction from practice information systems and databases.

     

    3.2 Evaluate current consumer health information sources for accuracy, timeliness, and appropriateness

    ·       Consult with content experts: in person, by phone or by email

     

    3.3 Work with mentor, nursing informatics staff, and/or the information technology department to determine how to analyze and communicate critical elements necessary to the selection, use, and evaluation of health information systems and patient care technology.

     

    3.4 Determine how to design, select, use, and evaluate programs that monitor outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement, including consumer use of health care information systems.

     

    5.1: Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement health care best practices.

    ·       Schedule meeting with a Nurse Researcher, librarian, or other people who regularly conducts literature reviews.

    ·       Attend a live or virtual training on analytical methods to appraise literature; determine inclusion and exclusion criteria DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

    5.4: Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes at the immersion site, conference, poster presentation, or scholarly writing.

     

    5.5: Employ information technology and research methods to appropriately manage data for the creation, evaluation, and application of evidence that leads to improved health care.

    ·       Consult with the mentor, IT, Nursing Informaticist, quality, or a research department.

     

    Any other Faculty/Chair APPROVE Direct Immersion experiences that align with the course outcomes.

    955A

    100

    Mid-conference assignment week 5 needs to be added and 10 points assigned complete 10, incomplete 0

    125

     

    Scientific Underpinnings for Practice

    1.1

    1.4

    Leadership and Transformational Change

    2.3

    Population Management

    4.3

    1.1: Integrate nursing science with knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational

    sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.

     

    1.4: Develop and evaluate new practice approaches based on nursing theories and theories from other disciplines.

     

    2.3: Employ consultative and leadership skills to lead intra-professional and interprofessional teams in the analysis and resolution of complex practice and organizational issues to create change in health care and complex healthcare delivery systems

     

    4.3: Synthesize concepts to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions to improve individual, aggregate, and population health management.

     

    Develop tools for project sustainability AFTER the DPI

    (e.g., toolkits, PowerPoints, audit tools, etc.)

     

    Determine and obtain the EBP educational components, tools, and related permissions required to use.

     

    960A

    100

    Mid-conference assignment week 5 needs to be added and 10 points assigned complete 10, incomplete 0

    125

    Analytic Foundations for Practice

    5.1

    5.2

    5.3

    5.4

    5.5

    5.1: Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement health care best practices.

    ·       Schedule meeting with a Nurse Researcher (DNP/PhD.), librarian, or other people who regularly conducts literature reviews.

    ·       Attend a live or virtual training on analytical methods to appraise literature; determine inclusion and exclusion criteria

    ·       Implement the DPI project

     

    Meet with the immersion sites IRB or research what an IRB is and requirements for QI vs. IRB.

     

    Review the DC Networks IRB page, watch videos and take notes on submission process and requirements

     

    Attend an IRB class meeting.

     

    Develop tools for project sustainability AFTER the DPI

    (e.g., toolkits, PowerPoints, audit tools, etc.)

     

    Determine and obtain the EBP educational components, tools, and related permissions required to use.

     

    • Disseminate DNP project findings internally or externally

     

    5.2 Determine how they may design and implement processes/strategies that evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns, and systems of care for an individual, aggregate, and populations against national benchmarks.

    Participate in data analysis at immersion site

    Attend an immersion site or meet with another Internal Review Board to discuss aggregate data, vulnerable populations.

    Consult with a statistician regarding the project and how to set up your data collection sheets

     

    5.3 Schedule a meeting with an APRN at the site or interview an APRN/Nurse Leader to discuss the methods of designing, directing, and evaluating quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.

     

    5.4: Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes at the immersion site, conference, poster presentation, or scholarly writing.

     

    5.5: Employ information technology and research methods to appropriately manage data for the creation, evaluation, and application of evidence that leads to improved health care.

    ·       Consult with the mentor, IT, Nursing Informaticist, quality, or a research department.

     

    Any other Faculty/Chair APPROVE Direct Immersion experiences that align with the course outcomes.

    965A

    100

    Mid-conference assignment week 5 needs to be added and 10 points assigned complete 10, incomplete 0

    125

    Population Management

    4.1

    4.5

    Analytic Foundations for Practice

    5.1

    5.4

    5.5

    4.1 Schedule to meet with the mentor or appropriate immersion site leader who can discuss how Advance Practice Nurses analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health

    ·       Participate in an interprofessional team in a member, leader, or consultant role.

    4.5 Advocate for social justice, equity, and ethical policies within all healthcare arenas.

    ·       Assess clients, populations or organizations in practice settings to determine needs

    ·       Identify gaps in care for individuals, communities, and populations and determine programs needed for promotion/disease prevention interventions

    ·       Implement the DPI

    ·       Disseminate knowledge to other healthcare providers

    ·       Consultation with experts regarding nursing practice

    ·       Mentor other healthcare providers (not to include precepting nursing students or hours teaching a class for nursing students)*cannot  be in the same program.

     

    5.1: Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement health care best practices.

    ·       Schedule meeting with a Nurse Researcher (DNP/PhD.), librarian, or another person who regularly conducts literature reviews.

    ·       Attend a live or virtual training on analytical methods to appraise literature; determine inclusion and exclusion criteria

    ·       Collect and analyze data sets from the project to determine clinical and statistical significance.

     

    Meet with the immersion sites IRB or research what an IRB is and requirements for QI vs. IRB.

     

    Review the DC Networks IRB page, watch videos and take notes on submission process and requirements

     

    Attend an IRB class meeting.

     

    Develop tools for project sustainability AFTER the DPI

    (e.g., toolkits, PowerPoints, audit tools, etc.)

     

    Determine and obtain the EBP educational components, tools, and related permissions required to use.

     

    5.4: Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes at the immersion site, conference, poster presentation, or scholarly writing. DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

    5.5: Employ information technology and research methods to appropriately manage data for the creation, evaluation, and application of evidence that leads to improved health care.

    Consult with the mentor, IT, Nursing Informaticist, quality, or a research department.

     

    Any other Faculty/Chair APPROVE Direct Immersion experiences that align with the course outcomes.

    APPENDIX A:

    GCU DNP Domains & Competencies

    University’s Mission Critical Competencies

    How does this Individual Success Plan support the GCU Mission?

    MC1:

    Effective Communication:
      Courses require students to engage in active discussion and expression of scholarly ideas in a variety of formats. Emphasis is placed on the dissemination of findings that impact health outcomes.

    MC2: Critical Thinking: 
    Courses require students to utilize and refine critical thinking skills by analyzing, synthesizing, integrating, and evaluating scientific evidence
    .
    Furthermore, students are expected to apply scientific evidence to practice improvement.

    MC3: Responsible Leadership: 
    Courses require students to develop and refine leadership skills. Students must demonstrate accountability to self and others.  Courses require collaboration, health care advocacy, and systems thinking.

    MC4: Global Citizenship:
    Global citizenship is incorporated into all courses when preparing responsible nursing leaders to appreciate the cultural, social, economic, and political trends affecting care delivery for disenfranchised or vulnerable populations. The focus is on reducing health disparities and fostering an environment of equitable health for all populations.

    MC5: Christian Worldview: 
    A Christian Worldview is expressed through weaving together values and ethics throughout the program. Students are encouraged to engage with populations from the foundation of a Christian worldview and to understand the effect of various worldviews and cultures on current healthcare systems.

     

    Domains and Competencies

    How does this Individual Success Plan support the DNP Domains and Competencies?

    Domain 1 – Scientific Underpinnings for Practice:
    Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to:

     

    Competencies:

    1.1:  Integrate nursing science with knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational

    sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.

    1.2:  Apply science-based theories and concepts to determine the nature and significance of health and health care delivery phenomena.

    1.3:  Employ science-based theories and concepts to describe the actions and advanced strategies to enhance, alleviate, and ameliorate health and health care delivery phenomena as appropriate.

    1.4:  Develop and evaluate new practice approaches based on nursing theories and theories from other disciplines.

    Domain 2 – Leadership and Transformational Change:
    Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to: DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    Competencies
    :

    2.1:  Employ principles of business, finance, economics, and health policy to develop and implement effective plans for practice-level and/or system-wide practice initiatives that will improve the quality of health care delivery.

    2.2:  Demonstrate leadership, influence, and advocacy in the development and implementation of institutional, local, state, federal, and/or international health policy.

    2.3:  Employ consultative and leadership skills to lead intra-professional and interprofessional teams in the analysis and resolution of complex practice and organizational issues to create change in health care and complex healthcare delivery systems.

    2.4:  Provide leadership in the evaluation and resolution of policy, ethical, and legal issues within healthcare systems.

    Domain 3 – Systems Management:
    Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to:

    Competencies
    :

    3.1:  Demonstrate the conceptual ability and technical skills to develop and execute an evaluation plan involving data extraction from practice information systems and databases.

    3.2:   Evaluate current consumer health information sources for accuracy, timeliness, and appropriateness.

    3.3:  Analyze and communicate critical elements necessary to the selection, use, and evaluation of health information systems and patient care technology.

    3.4: Design, select, use, and evaluate programs that monitor outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement, including consumer use of health care information systems.

    Domain 4 – Population Management:
    Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to:

    Competencies:

    4.1:  Analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health.

    4.2:  Synthesize concepts to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions to improve individual, aggregate, and population health management.

    4.3:  Cultivate a mindset that is sensitive to the cultural, legal, and ethical differences among stakeholders.

    4.4:  Advocate for social justice, equity, and ethical policies within all healthcare arenas.

    4.5:  Develop and evaluate care delivery models and/or strategies for improved individual, aggregate, and population health management.

    Domain 5 – Analytic Foundations for Practice:
    Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to:

    Competencies:

    5.1: Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement health care best practices.

    5.2:  Design and implement processes/strategies that evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns, and systems of care for an individual, aggregate, and populations against national benchmarks.

    5.3:  Design, direct, and evaluate quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.

    5.4:  Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes.

    5.5:  Employ information technology and research methods to appropriately manage data for the creation, evaluation, and application of evidence that leads to improved health care.

     

    Direct Practice Improvement Project Groups and Associated Milestones

    A Course Direct Practice Improvement Project Groups and Associated Milestones-Update as courses are built (2)

    **All 0.01 point drop boxes are required to be completed regardless of point allocation in order to receive a letter grade**

     

     
    Milestones Group One (Pre-DPI Courses)

    Courses:

    Document/ Requirements:

    Completion Date:

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    DNP- 801A

    Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network (PRACTICE)

     

     

     

    Area of Scholarly Project Defined (PICOT-D)

    DNP-801A

    Evidence-Based PICOT-D Question, template found in DC Network.

     

     

    Development of a Comprehensive Compare and Contrast Matrix Identifying Gaps in the Literature (Literature Review)

     

    Initial PICOT-D Submission

    DNP-801A

    1.      Empirical Research Checklist

    2.      Annotated Bibliography

    3.      Evaluation of Research

     

    4.      PICOT-D Question Submission

     

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    DNP- 805A

     Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network.

     

     

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    DNP-810A

    Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network.

     

     

     

    Development, refinement, and alignment of an Outline and an initial Working Draft of the 10 Strategic Points and Literature Review with the Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project Topic (based on the Draft Literature Review)

    DNP-815A

    10 Strategic Point (document) found in DC Network.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    DNP-815A

    PICOT-D Submission for Approval – if not approved significant loss of points

     

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

     

     

    Mid-conference

    DNP-815A

    Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

     

    Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

     

     

     

     

    Development of a Draft of the 10 Strategic Points Literature review

    DNP- 820A

    1.      10 Strategic Points Template (document).

    2.      Expanded Comparison Matrix (document) found in DC      Network

     

     

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    DNP- 820A

    Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

     

     

     

    Clinical Site QI-IRB Report (Assignment)

     

    DNP-825A

     

     

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

    DNP-825A

    Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

     

     

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

     

     

    Mid-Conference

    DNP-835A

    Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

     

    Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

     

     

    Virtual Nurse Residency

    DNP-835A

    Dates available from SSC’s. Offered twice in eight weeks. REQUIRED to get into project courses.

     

     

    Programmatic Comprehensive Assessment (Part 1)

    DNP-840A

    Comprehensive Assessment (Part1)

     

     

     

     

     

    Programmatic Comprehensive Assessment

    DNP-840A

    Comparison of Leadership Models & Styles Assignment

     

     

     

    Programmatic Comprehensive Assessment (Part 2)

    ***Benchmark assignment

    DNP-840A

    Benchmark
    – Comprehensive Assessment (Part 2)

     

     

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

     

     

    Mid-Conference

    DNP-840A

    Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

     

    Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

     

     

    Development of a DPI Project Draft Prospectus

    DNP-830A

    Prospectus & 10 Strategic Points Prospectus and 10 Strategic Points (documents)

     

     

     

    CITI Training – Complete or provide proof of completion

    DNP-830A

    Complete or provide proof of completion.

     

     

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

     

     

    Mid-Conference

    DNP-830A

    Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

     

    Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

     

     

     

     

    Milestones Group Two:  DPI Course 1

     

    Courses:

    Document/ Requirements:

    Completion Date:

     

    1. Direct Practice Improvement Project (DPI) Content Expert identified.

    2.  DPI Committee formally established (Content Expert and Chairperson/Course Faculty).

    3. Learner obtains preliminary verbal agreement for site authorization to conduct the project (with the sample population in the targeted organization, if applicable).

    DNP-955

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Level 1 Review:  Chapter Reviews

    Courses:

    Document/Requirements:

    Completion Date:

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

     

     

    Mid-Conference

    DNP-955A

    Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

     

    Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

     

     

    Learner completes the
    DPI Project Proposal – Chapters
    1,2 and 3 and
    Appendix A
    , which is composed of updates to prior program completed as follows:

     

    1.      Learner updates, completes, and submits the DPI Project Proposal
    Appendix A
    content: 10 Strategic Points (Strategic Points Final Draft) content:

     

    ·      
    DPI Chairperson review of updated
    Appendix A
    (iterative process with learner)

     

    2.      Learner updates, completes, and submits the DPI Project Proposal
    Chapter 2
    content: Literature Review.

     

    ·      
    DPI Review if updated
    Chapter 2
    (iterative process with learner DPI Chairperson & Content Expert).

     

    3.      Leaner updates, completes, and submits the DPI Project Proposal
    Chapter 3
    content:  Methodology.

     

    ·      
    DPI Committee review of updated
    Chapter 3
    (iterative process with learner, DPI Chairperson & Content Expert).

     

    4.      Learner updates, completes, and submits the DPI Proposal
    Chapter 1
    content: Introduction to the Project.

     

    ·      
    DPI Chairperson review of updated Appendix A (iterative process with learner).

     

    5.      Learner submits the
    Benchmark-DPI Project Proposal: Draft Proposal (Chapters 1-3 and Appendix A)
    incorporating all feedback for component deliverables to-date.

     

    DNP-955A

    DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

     

    Completion of the Initial Learner Self-Review of Proposal- Complete using the
    Form and Format Reviewer Checklist DNP v.1

     

    ·      
    Chairperson reviews and signs off on the checklist.

     

     

    DNP-955

    Forms and Format Reviewer Checklist DNP v.1 (completed by Learner and Chairperson)

    Due:

     

     

    Obtain documents required for submission to GCU IRB for final approval of DNP Project:

    a). Obtain DNP site authorization

    b). Obtain permission to use evidence measurement instruments and educational tools

    c). Obtain site IRB determination

    d). Summit for AQR 1

     

    DNP-955

    1.      Obtain clinical site authorization (document found on DC Network, under IRB, then forms and documents

    Due
    :  DNP 955, Week 8

    2.      Obtain permission to use evidence measurement instruments and educational tools directly from the document developer/researcher.

    Due
    :  DNP 955, Week 8

    3.      Obtain clinical site IRB determination

    Due
    :  DNP 955, Week

    4.      Summit for AQR 1(GCU AQR), using Final DNP Manuscript (document found on DC Network, in program file)

    Due
    :  DNP. Week 8

     

     

     

    Milestones Group Three:  DPI Course 2

     

    Courses:

    Document/Requirements:

    Completion Date:

     

    Level 2 Review: Proposal Review and Recommendations

     

     

     

     

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

     

     

     

    Mid-conference

    DNP-960

    Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

     

     

    Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

     

     

     

     

     

    Review of the
    Benchmark-DPI Project Proposal: Draft Proposal (Chapters 1-3 and Appendix 1):

    1.      DPI Chairperson

    2.      DPI Committee (iterative process with learner DPI Chairperson & Content Expert.

    DNP 960

    Direct Practice Improvement Manuscript (found in DC Network, course folder.

     

     

     

     

    Defense of Proposal:

    1.     
    Development of PowerPoint for
    DPI Proposal Defense Conference Call

    2.     
    DPI Project Proposal Defense Conference Call
    -Full DPI Committee review of Proposal

     

    DNP-960

     

     

     

    IRB iRIS Submission:

    1.      Learner completes and submits
    IRB forms
    to DPI Chairperson/faculty via Loud Cloud.

    2.      Learner creates account in iRIS.

    3.     
    DPI Chairperson uploads the following
    to iRIS for IRB Review:

    a). DPI Project Proposal (Chapter 1-3 and    Appendix A)

    b). Forms and Format Reviewer Checklist DNP v.1.

    c. IRB Application documents

      DNP-960

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Level 3 Review: Proposal Review and Recommendation 1

     

     

     

     

    Proposal Review and Recommendation for Advancement to Candidacy by DPI Chairperson and IRB, if applicable.

    ·      
    Reviewer completes review of DPI Project Proposal, providing formative feedback to learner
    .
     

    DNP-960

     

     

     

    IRB Application documents reviewed/approved with iterative revisions if necessary.

     

    Recommendations for advancement 2 candidacy and Level 4 Proposal Review and Recommendations as appropriate is made by the College of Nursing and Health Care Professionals, Chairperson and IRB, if applicable.

     

    DNP-960

    Obtain GCU IRB “Final “approval

     

     

     

    Implementation: Learner collects data

    DNP-960

    Data Collection Instruments and Complete data collection

     

     

     

    Development of a separate working drafts of the
    DPI project Chapter 4 and 5.

    DNP-960

    DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Milestones Group Four:  DPI Course 3

     

    Courses:

    Document/requirements:

    Completion Date:

     

    Level 4 Review: Proposal Review and Recommendation 2

     

     

     

     

    Individual Success Plan (ISP)

     

     

    Mid-Conference

    DNP-965

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  • regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation

    regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation

    Board of Nursing and a Professional Nurse Associations

    Walden University

    Introduction

    Nursing profession is highly sensitive because it is focused at providing healthcare services.

    Professional nursing organizations contributes significantly in overseeing professional nursing organizations.

    Boards of nursing further contributes to the advocacy and regulation of nursing profession.

    This presentation looks into the Boards of Nursing (BoN) and professional nursing associations.

    Professional Nursing Associations vs
    BoNs

    Boards of Nursing (BoN) is an agency that are established in each of the 50 sates.

    Boards of nursing are focused on determining the qualifications of nurse professionals before licensure.

    It seeks to monitor the competency of licensed professional nurses so as to promote the safety of healthcare consumers. regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation

    Professional Nursing Associations vs
    BoNs

    Professional nurse associations are organizations that are focused on the development of specific features of interest.

    Professional nursing organizations are considered to be advocates for the nursing profession.

    It also oversees the code of conduct of member-professionals within the healthcare setting.

    Professional nurse associations also provides disciplinary measures to individual nurses.

    Membership to the Boards of Nursing

    Each state have a Unique approach for determining specific measures within the healthcare organization.

    Number of BoN members vary from one state to another.

    There are 7 members of the BoN in Florida State regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation .

    Members comprises of;

    3 nurse practitioners from Florida State

    3 non-nursing professionals from Florida State

    7 registered nurses from Florida state

    Criteria for
    BoN
    members Selection in Florida

    Governor appoints the BoN members in Florida based on the identified criterion.

    List of appointees is presented to the Senate.

    Senate tables the list for scrutiny and discussion before voting to either approve or reject the list of names.

    After approval from the Senate, the members takes on the office roles as the members of the BoN.

    Federal Regulation Impacting Nursing Practice

    Affordable Care Act of 2010 was passed into law by president Barack Obama in 2010.

    It seeks to promote the role of the nurse professionals in the advocacy for patients.

    ACA also advocates for the implementation of the specific measures within the organization.

    State Regulation Affecting Healthcare

    House Bill 831 (2019) was signed and passed into law in 2019. regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation .

    It provides guidelines on nurse practitioner on electronic prescriptions to patients.

    House Bill 831 is considered to improve the cost of developing suitable features of interest.

    During the Covid-19 pandemic situation, electronic prescription is considered important in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

    Impacts of Both Regulations on access and Cost of Healthcare

    ACA

    Changes on health insurance regulation has contributed towards the management of specific level of interest.

    Cost of accessing healthcare has also been improved due to the employer mandate and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid.

    House Bill 831

    Safety of the healthcare professionals is assured.

    Remote access to prescription improves access to healthcare services.

    Cost of accessing healthcare remotely is less than the cost of physical access.

    References

    Courtemanche, C., Marton, J., Ukert, B., Yelowitz, A., & Zapata, D. (2018). Effects of the Affordable Care Act on health care access and self-assessed health after 3 years. 
    INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing
    , 
    55
    , 0046958018796361.

    FL BoN, (2021) Electronic Prescribing Requirements. Retrieved from:
    https://flboardofmedicine.gov/latest-news/electronic-prescribing-requirements/

    Park, H., & Yu, S. (2018). Policy issues in simulation-based nursing education and technology development. 
    Health Policy and Technology
    , 
    7
    (3), 318-321.

     

    Assignment: Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting

    Nursing is a very highly regulated profession. There are over 100 boards of nursing and national nursing associations throughout the United States and its territories. Their existence helps regulate, inform, and promote the nursing profession. With such numbers, it can be difficult to distinguish between BONs and nursing associations, and overwhelming to consider various benefits and options offered by each.

    Both boards of nursing and national nursing associations have significant impacts on the nurse practitioner profession and scope of practice. Understanding these differences helps lend credence to your expertise as a professional. In this Assignment, you will practice the application of such expertise by communicating a comparison of boards of nursing and professional nurse associations. You will also share an analysis of your state board of nursing regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation .

    To Prepare:

    Assume that you are leading a staff development meeting on regulation for nursing practice at your healthcare organization or agency.

    Review the NCSBN and ANA websites to prepare for your presentation.

    The Assignment: (8- to 9-slide PowerPoint presentation)

    Develop a 8- to 9-slide PowerPoint Presentation that addresses the following:

    Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association.

    Describe the board for your specific region/area.

    Who is on the board?

    How does one become a member of the board?

    regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation

    Describe at least one state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice.

    How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?

    How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?

    Describe at least one state regulation related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

    How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?

    How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?

    Include Speaker Notes on Each Slide (except on the title page and reference page)

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    Boards of Nursing vs. Professional Nurse Associations

    Develop a 8- to 9-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:

    ·  Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association.

    ·  Describe the members of the board for your specific region/area.

    ·   Who is on the board?

    ·  How does one become a member of the board?

    ·  Speaker notes are included on every slide and are used to explain and elaborate the significant points on each slide.

    23 
    (23%)
     – 25 
    (25%)

    The response accurately and thoroughly describes the differences between a board of nursing and professional nurse associations.

    Response provides a complete and accurate description of who is on a board of nursing.

    The response provides a detailed and thorough explanation of how one becomes a member of the board of nursing.

    Speaker notes are included on every slide and are used to explain and elaborate the significant points on each slide.

    20 
    (20%)
     – 22 
    (22%)

    The response accurately describes the differences between a board of nursing and professional nurse associations. regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation

    Responses provides an accurate description of who is on a board of nursing.

    The response provides an accurate explanation how one becomes a member of the board of nursing.

    Speaker notes are included on every slide and are used to explain the significant points on each slide.

    18 
    (18%)
     – 19 
    (19%)

    Description of the differences between a board of nursing and professional nurse associations is inaccurate or incomplete. Description of who is on a board of nursing is incomplete or inaccurate.

    Explanation of how one becomes a member of the board of nursing is vague or inaccurate.

    regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation

    Speaker notes are included on every slide.

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    (17%)

    Description of the differences between a board of nursing and professional nurse associations is inaccurate and incomplete or is missing.

    Description of who is on a board of nursing detailing academic credentials, practice positions, and licensure status is inaccurate and incomplete, or is missing.

    Explanation of how one becomes a member of the board is vague and inaccurate or is missing.

    No speaker notes.

    The Impact of State Regulation on Nurse Practice

    Describe at least one state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice.

    ·  How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?

    regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation

    ·  How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?

    ·  Has there been any change to the regulation within the past 5 years? Explain.

    ·  Speaker notes are included on every slide and are used to explain and elaborate the significant points on each slide.

    27 
    (27%)
     – 30 
    (30%)

    Response includes a complete and accurate description that fully details how one or more state regulations are related to general nurse scope of practice.

    Response clearly and accurately explains in detail how the regulation(s) influences the nurse’s role.

    Response clearly and accurately explains in detail how the regulation(s) influences delivery, cost, and access to healthcare.

    Presentation includes speaker notes that explain and elaborate the points of the presentation.

    24 
    (24%)
     – 26 
    (26%)

    Response includes an accurate description of how one state regulation is related to general nurse scope of practice.

    Response accurately explains how the regulation influences the nurse’s role.

    Response accurately explains how the regulation(s) influences delivery, cost, and access to healthcare.

    Presentation includes speaker notes that explain the points of the presentation.

    21 
    (21%)
     – 23 
    (23%)

    Description of one or more state regulations that are related to general nurse scope of practice is incomplete or inaccurate. Explanation of how the regulation(s) influences the nurse’s role is vague or inaccurate.

    Explanation of how the regulation(s) influences delivery, cost, and access to healthcare is vague or inaccurate.

    Presentation includes speaker notes that are incomplete or lack appropriate explanation.

    0 
    (0%)
     – 20 
    (20%)

    Description of one or more state regulations related to general nurse scope of practice is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

    Explanation of how the regulation(s) influences the nurse’s role is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

    Explanation of how the regulation(s) influences delivery, cost, and access to healthcare is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

    Speaker notes are incomplete or missing altogether.

    Describe at least one state regulation related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

    ·  How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?

    ·  How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?

    ·  Speaker notes are included on every slide and are used to explain and elaborate the significant points on each slide.

    27 
    (27%)
     – 30 
    (30%)

    Response includes a complete and accurate description that fully details how one or more state regulations are related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

    Response clearly and accurately explains in detail how the regulation(s) influences the nurse’s role.

    Response clearly and accurately explains in detail how the regulation(s) influences delivery, cost, and access to healthcare.

    Presentation includes speaker notes that explain and elaborate the points of the presentation.

    24 
    (24%)
     – 26 
    (26%)

    Response includes an accurate description of how one state regulation is related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

    Response accurately explains how the regulation influences the nurse’s role.

    Response accurately explains how the regulation(s) influences delivery, cost, and access to healthcare.

    Presentation includes speaker notes that explain the points of the presentation.

    21 
    (21%)
     – 23 
    (23%)

    Description of one or more state regulations that are related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) is incomplete or inaccurate.

    Explanation of how the regulation(s) influences the nurse’s role is vague or inaccurate.

    Explanation of how the regulation(s) influences delivery, cost, and access to healthcare is vague or inaccurate.

    Presentation includes speaker notes that are incomplete or lack appropriate explanation.

    0 
    (0%)
     – 20 
    (20%)

    Description of one or more state regulations related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

    Explanation of how the regulation(s) influences the nurse’s role is vague and inaccurate, or is missing. regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation

    Explanation of how the regulation(s) influences delivery, cost, and access to healthcare is vague and inaccurate, or is missing. Speaker notes are incomplete or missing altogether.

    Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:

    Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.

    5 
    (5%)
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    (5%)

    Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

    A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.

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    (4%)
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    (4%)

    Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

    Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

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    (3.5%)
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    (3.5%)

    Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.

    Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.

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    (0%)
     – 3 
    (3%)

    Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5  (5%)  – 5  (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4  (4%)  – 4  (4%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5  (3.5%)  – 3.5  (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0  (0%)  – 3  (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. 5  (5%)  – 5  (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors. 4  (4%)  – 4  (4%) Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. regulation for nursing practice staff development meeting PowerPoint presentation 3.5  (3.5%)  – 3.5  (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. 0  (0%)  – 3  (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Total Points: 100 Name: NURS_6050_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric

  • How to write a hypothesis Complete Guide

    Have you ever tried proving something foreign to you and your audience? Where do you get good sources of a hypothesis? When it comes to research on how to write a hypothesis, the content is overwhelming, but the experience is to die for.

    If you have some life-changing queries, this is the time to work on them. Formulate a hypothesis and go ahead to test and prove it. The world will remember you and use your knowledge to further their understanding.

    What is a hypothesis?

    A hypothesis is a proposition made as a basis for reasoning without any assumption of its truth. For a hypothesis to be termed scientific, it must be tested. Scientists base scientific hypotheses on previous observations that cannot clearly be explained using the available scientific theories.

    Are you wondering how to write a hypothesis? A reasonable hypothesis is an idea that is proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be true. It’s constructed before any valid or applicable research has been done, apart from a basic background review.

     Hypothesis versus prediction relationship

    The most perplexing question among students is, ‘what is the relationship between hypothesis and prediction?’. A hypothesis definition is an idea about how something works that can be tested using experiments. At the same time, a prediction says what will happen in an investigation if the hypothesis is correct.

    Hypothesis and prediction are both a type of guess, hence a source of confusion to many. You can come up with an idea without any valid evidence hence a hypothesis. A prophet can also make a prediction based on nothing at all. Confusing huh?

    Difference between prediction and hypothesis

    Scientists have used prediction versus hypothesis interchangeably, but are they similar? If you want to learn the difference between the two when preparing how to write a hypothesis, it all comes down to a science.

    So, what exactly is the difference between hypothesis and prediction? A hypothesis is an educated, testable guess in science, while a prediction uses observable phenomena to make a future projection. Scientists must formulate a hypothesis before doing scientific experiments.

    A good hypothesis must explain why a specific occurrence is happening. You can therefore call a hypothesis a testable guess. A prediction is an estimation made from observations. A prediction is what you expect to happen if your idea is valid in science.

    Key points to note between prediction and hypothesis

    A hypothesis, unlike a prediction, is a more philosophical assumption based on facts.

    Hypotheses define existing variables and analyze the relationship[s] between them.

    Predictions are often fictional and lack grounding.

    A prediction is most often used to foretell events in the future.

    A prediction can only be proven once-when the predicted event occurs or doesn’t occur.

    A hypothesis can remain a hypothesis even if one scientist has already proven or disproven it

    Hypothesis versus theory differences

    Scientifically reasoning, a hypothesis is an assumption made before completion of any research for testing. On the other hand, a theory is a principle that explains a phenomenon already supported by data.

    When learning how to write a good hypothesis, the theory and hypothesis are used interchangeably. Theories combine experimental results to provide full explanations, such as the Big Bang Theory. A hypothesis is constructed before any applicable research has been done, apart from the background review.

    A theory is supported by evidence. It’s simply a principle formed as an attempt to explain things that data has already substantiated. Because of the rigors of experimentation and control, a theory’s validity is higher than that of a hypothesis.

    Similarities between a theory and a hypothesis.

    A hypothesis is based on possibility, projection, and prediction, but the result is uncertain. On the other hand, a theory is based on evidence, verification, repeated testing, and broad scientific consensus. You might be wondering what’s the theory versus hypothesis similarity. Both the theory and hypothesis are falsifiable and testable.

    Hypothesis versus theory comparison chart

                        Hypothesis

    Theory

    Definition

    There is a suggested explanation for an observable phenomenon of a possible causal correlation among multiple phenomena.

    An idea well-substantiated, unifying explanation for a set of verified hypotheses.

    Based on

     Prediction, projection, and suggestion, but the result isn’t certain.

    Repeated testing, verification, and evidence.

    Testable

    It is testable

    It is testable

    Falsifiable

    It can be falsified

    It can be falsified.

    Well substantiated

    A hypothesis is a guess or suggestion hence isn’t well-substantiated

    A theory is based on tested and proven evidence and is well substantiated.

    Well-tested

    A hypothesis isn’t well tested

    A theory isn’t well tested.

    Data

    Usually based on limited data

    It’s based on a broad set of data tested under varying circumstances.

    Instance

    Specific-A hypothesis is usually based on precise observation and is limited to that instance

    General-A theory establishes a general principle through multiple tests and experiments.

    This theory may apply to various specific instances

    Purpose

    To present an uncertain possibility that can be explored further through experiment and observation.

    To explain why a large set of observations are consistently made

     

    The key differences between a hypothesis and an assumption

    A hypothesis is an uncertain explanation regarding a phenomenon or event and is believed to be accurate by the researcher. It must always go through the process of verification and investigation. An assumption is also a kind of belief that is true. An assumption may or may not be investigated.

    An assumption, generally, refers to a belief. It doesn’t need any evidence to support it. It’s based on feelings or a hunch. Hypothesis versus assumption is often used together in research and confuses many people.

    An assumption takes things for granted without any solid explanation behind it. On the other hand, a hypothesis is a type of assumption for a particular purpose of argument. Both are not already proven.

    In the quest to learn how to write a hypothesis, a good hypothesis statement should.

    Conjecture the direction of the relationship between two or more valuables.

    Be stated clearly and unambiguously in the form of a declarative sentence.

    Be testable

    How to formulate a hypothesis

    If you don’t know how to write a hypothesis, the steps to guide you are as follows.

    Ask a question

    You must use the classic six who, what, where, when, why, or how in the formulation of the hypothesis. Writing a hypothesis begins with a research question that you intend to answer. Hypothesis examples might vary.

    Why do mermaids exist?

    How did humans evolve from monkeys?

    How does sleep influence motivation?

    How does consumption of sugary drinks lead to obesity?

    Why do lilies have the same number of petals?

    What are the effects of stress on academic performance?

    The question should be specific, researchable, and focused. Once you have the required sources of a hypothesis, it’s time to embark on some preliminary research.

    Gather preliminary research

    You need to embark on the journey of how to write a hypothesis by collecting your data. The data comes from case studies, academic journals, and personal experiments and observations. It’s vital to explore your question from all sides.

    If you come across conflicting data, use it to help guide the creation of your hypothesis. At times, these naysayers’ findings can be used as potential rebuttals to frame your study to address these concerns.

    Formulate your answer to your question

    You have completed all your research, right? Now it’s time to think about how you will answer your question and defend your position. Remember to use your research to answer your question.

    Write a hypothesis

    When it comes down to how to write a hypothesis, remember your hypothesis needs to be a statement, not a question. It’s time for the formulation of a hypothesis by writing the answer to your question. A good hypothesis must include.

    Relevant variables

    Predicted outcome

    Who or what is being studied?

    Refine your hypothesis

    You might be able to stop at jotting your research hypothesis, but some hypotheses might be a correlation by studying the difference between two groups. In the case of this instance, you are required to state the relationship or difference you expect to find.

    Creating a null hypothesis

    A null hypothesis often denoted as H
    0
    posits that there is no apparent difference or that there is no evidence to support a difference. Suppose you are a first-time student yearning to learn how to write a hypothesis. In that case, it’s essential to know the difference between a null versus an alternative hypothesis and how to create a null hypothesis.

    Types of hypotheses

    There are six types of hypotheses.

    Simple hypothesis

    This hypothesis shows the relationship between one dependent variable and a single independent variable. For example, if you want to experience faster weight loss, eat more vegetables. Eating more vegetables is an independent variable while losing weight is the dependent variable.

    Complex hypothesis

    This hypothesis shows the relationship between two or more dependent variables and two or more independent variables. For example, eating a lot of vegetables and fruits leads to

    -rapid weight loss

    -glowing skin

    -reduced risk of many diseases

    Alternative hypothesis

    This type of hypothesis is generally indicated as H 1. This statement is used to identify the expected outcome of your research. The alternative hypothesis definition can be further divided into two subcategories, i.e., directional and non-directional hypotheses.

    Directional hypothesis

    A directional hypothesis shows how a researcher is intellectual and committed to a particular outcome. The relationship between the variables [dependent and independent] can also predict its nature.

    For example, four-year-old children who eat proper food over five years have higher IQ levels than children who do not have a decent meal. This shows the effect and direction of effect as a hypothesis example.

    Non -directional hypothesis.

    In this case, there is no theory involved. A non-Directional hypothesis is a statement that a relationship exists between two variables without predicting the exact direction of the relationship. For instance, lecture attendance will influence test scores among students.

    Null hypothesis

    This type of hypothesis provides a statement opposite to the hypothesis; hence it’s a negative statement. There is no relationship between independent and dependent variables. When writing a good hypothesis, put in mind that a null hypothesis claims that there is no exact or actual correlation between the defined variables.

    Associative and Casual hypothesis.

    The associative hypothesis occurs when a change in one variable results in a difference in the other variable. On the other hand, the casual hypothesis proposes a cause-and-effect interaction between two or more variables.

    Research hypothesis

    This statement is used to test the correlation between two or more valuables. For example, eating vitamin-rich foods affects human health.

    Do you know the benefits of a good hypothesis?

    If you desire to know how to write a hypothesis, your knowledge of its benefits is necessary. You know that you have mastered how to make a hypothesis if your hypothesis can,

    Help make an observation and experiments

    Become the starting point for the investigation

    Help in verifying the observations

    Help in directing the inquiries in the right directions.

    What are the sources of a hypothesis?

    If you desire to write a good hypothesis, the following are the sources.

    The resemblance between the phenomena.

    Past studies, present-day experience, and from your competitors.

    Scientific theories.

    General patterns that influence the thought process of people.

    Are you aware of some of the features of a good hypothesis?

    You are on the journey to discover how to write a hypothesis, right? Do you know that writing a hypothesis with a suitable hypothesis format is easy? Always remember that a good hypothesis must,

    Be clear and precise

    State the relationship between variables

    Be specific with the scope for conducting more tests.

    Be very simple.

    Format of a hypothesis

    A hypothesis often adheres to a basic format of ‘if [this happens], then [this will happen].’ When learning how to write a hypothesis, one way to structure it is to describe what will happen to the dependent variable if you are to make changes to the independent variable.

    How do you format a hypothesis, then?

    State the problem that you want to attempt to solve. Ensure that your hypothesis clearly defines the topic and the focus of your experiment.

    Try writing the hypothesis as an if-then statement

    Define the variables.

    What are some of the common mistakes in hypothesis formulation?

    Hypothesis formulation has been a classic issue of garbage in and garbage out for a while now. You need not be a genius to know how to write a hypothesis, but you need to avoid these pitfalls

    Ignorance of what you need to learn

    Do you want to obtain good results? You have to be precise about what you intend to learn and then design your research experiment for learning just that. Testing many layers is tricky and leads to faulty conclusions.

    In the quest ‘how to make a hypothesis,’ be clear about what you are testing and when. Knowing all this will ease your experiment design and power the rate at which you are learning.

    Using a quantitive technique to answer qualitative questions

    Some of the qualitative methods used are diary projects, interviews, and usability tests which aid you to understand the situation. They greatly help you know something that may or may not be happening.  In the formulation of a hypothesis, these methods also expose bewildering interface elements and some of the gaps in your mental models and metaphors.

    The quantitive research is superb at revealing how a large population behaves; however, it’s hard to uncover the reason behind those actions. On the other hand,
    qualitative research
    proves hard to generalize your findings beyond the particular context you observed.

    Beginning with the untestable hypothesis

    Being unsystematic with your hypothesis is easy and might be the most typical mistake when formulating a hypothesis. You, therefore, must be more specific because it should be crystal clear whether your hypothesis is a success or a failure at the end of it.

    Lack of a solid reason why your change should have the coveted impact

    You know what you want to learn, but do you think your change will necessarily impact people? In the end, you will have a lot of false positives in your experiment. A false-positive result means that one of your designs seems more productive than the other, but the results are all by chance.

    Testing too many dissimilarities

    Testing too many variations increases the chances of a false positive. You should, therefore, increase the odds of your experiments by testing fewer variations.

    Trying your experiments with the wrong partakers

    This is something that is often overlooked. For instance, if you want to market a new mum, you cant run your tests with experienced mothers or women who don’t have kids. Their ideas and behaviors, in this case, don’t really matter.

    Calling mediocre good

    Do you want to be mediocre? To avoid this, determine upfront what you consider to be good. What level of improvement do you desire to see in your research hypothesis? If you want your hypothesis to pass, draw the line between good and mediocre.

    Terminating your experiment at the wrong time

    From time to time, you might make the mistake of ending an investigation after your results are significant statistic-wise. Kindly don’t do this because you will have too many false positives.

    Underrating your experiment’s risk

    Experiments are fun but underestimating their impact is terrible. You should make data-informed decisions and not act too smart by taking unnecessary risks. Just do your best to mitigate the risk.

    Collecting wrong data

    Gathering the correct data in the proper form is necessary for formulating a hypothesis. Sounds easy, right? It’s very challenging because, before gathering data, you should think through what data you need.

    Drawing wrong conclusions

    When you are told not to be dogmatic in your results, be aware that what didn’t work the previous year isn’t guaranteed to work this year. When concluding, keep in mind the fact that:

    -Your experiment can refute or support your hypothesis but never prove them

    -Your conclusions remain within the scope of your test.

    Following your data blindly

    It’s rare to run experiments and have your results unfold for you what to do next. It’s rare because there are often other factors to consider when carrying out your investigations. If you over-rely on your data, you over-optimize and implement false positives, thus rely on your brain instead.

    Unfurling yourself pencil-thin

    You must dig deep and learn a new method thoroughly before moving on to the next because each process requires developing an appropriate skill- set. By doing so, you get more value.

    Failure to know your tools

    You can’t make good product decisions after trying unknown products on the market. You must know how the product works to make an informed decision.

    What is a research hypothesis?

    Have you just begun learning how to write a hypothesis? You probably notice that the phrases ‘research hypothesis’ and ‘scientific hypotheses are used quite a bit. You marvel at what they mean in a research context, right?

    A hypothesis is a commonly mistaken word by individuals, for it has a precise meaning within academic research. It’s therefore advisable to understand the exact meaning before using the word in your academic writing. You are on the right track if you can clearly and easily answer the question,’ what is a hypothesis?’.

    A research hypothesis, also called a scientific hypothesis, is a statement about the expected outcome of a scientific study, for instance, a dissertation or thesis. For a hypothesis to be a genuine research hypothesis, this statement needs to have three attributes

    Specificity

    testability

    falsifiability

    Tips for writing a good hypothesis

    If you are already in the know on
    how to write a hypothesis, keep the following tips in mind

    Don’t choose your topic randomly. It should be a topic that fascinates you

    Keep it clear and precise

    Use your research to guide you

    Clearly define all your variables

    Write it as an if-then statement, i.e., If this, then that is the expected result.

    Attributes of a good hypothesis

    You are done with learning how to write a hypothesis, right? The next challenge is how to tell whether your hypothesis is of quality and good standard. A good hypothesis possesses the following remarkable attributes

    Prediction power.

    A good hypothesis is a guide for research activity due to the power of prediction. It not only clears the present problematic issues but also predicts the future.

    Close to observable things

    Your hypothesis must have contact with observable things. Those things that can’t be seen can’t be used in our formulation of a hypothesis.

    Simplicity

    PV young once said ‘a hypothesis would be simple if a researcher has more insight towards the problem’. This means that the hypothesis should be a walk-over for every layman.

    Clarity

    Clarity means your hypothesis should be free from ambiguous information. The terminologies you use also should be clear and acceptable to all.

    Testability

    Are you well-versed with how to make a hypothesis? Then you must be aware that your hypothesis’ primary feature is its testability.

    Relevant to problem

    A good hypothesis must be relevant to the issue at hand. It guides the identification and solution of a problem and hence should be in accordance with the situation.

    Specific

    In the formulation of a hypothesis process, your hypothesis should be formulated for a particular problem. If you generalize, you end up causing a lot of confusion due to incorrect conclusions.

    Relevant to available techniques

    If your hypothesis isn’t relevant to the available techniques, you need to go back to the first step, what is a hypothesis?. As a researcher, you must know workable techniques before the formulation of a hypothesis.

    Fruitful for new discoveries

    According to J.S Miller, ‘A hypothesis is the best source of new knowledge; it creates new discoveries. ‘ Your hypothesis should provide further suggestions and ways of knowledge, thus featuring among the rated sources of a hypothesis.

    Consistency and harmony

    A good hypothesis must possess internal balance and a good flow of ideas. It should be free from contradictions and conflicts. Your hypothesis should have a close relationship between variables.

    Summary

    From the writing of hypotheses, breakthroughs in knowledge are created. The brief statements in your hypothesis form the basis of an entire research experiment. Therefore, a flaw in the formulation of a hypothesis may ruin the design of a whole experiment.

    Writing a hypothesis can be tricky, especially without checking how to write a hypothesis manual if you are a young adult at the epiphany of life and need to have some queries answered. Formulate a hypothesis and try proving it to the world.

  • Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Discussion Essay

    Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Discussion Essay

     

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    It is paramount that the Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) have a succinct knowledge and understanding of their scope of practice in their specialty in the state they chose to practice. (Milstead,2019). Therefore, I would like to compare Kansas and Washington State. Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Discussion Essay.

     

    Practice Authority:

    Kansas and Washington State have different practice authorities. Kansas state practices reduced Authority while Washington practices full practice.

    Kansas State Practices reduced Practice Under Kan. Admin Regs. s60-11-101, an APRN has to practice under collaborative practice and laid down protocol and plan of care under the supervision of a physician. The Physician does not need to be present in person during the care. In addition, the APRN has to ren Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Discussion Essayew their certification every two years, and it requires 30 hours of continuing education.

    Washington State. Under Wash. Admin Code s246-840-300, APRNs have full independent Authority to practice on their own under the scope of their practice. Therefore, APRNs in this state should renew their licenses every two years having practiced at least 250 hours and 30 hours of continuing education. In addition, Washington State requires all license applicant to have completed seven hours of HIV/AIDS training. 

    Therefore, Kansas State APRNs have to work under a physician, making it difficult to own their practice. Meanwhile, Washington State APRNs can own their practices. 

     

    Prescriptive Authority 

    Kansas
     
    APRN must register with the U.S Drug Enforcement administration before prescribing controlled substances and be under a Physician DEA. Additionally, APRNs must notify the State Board of Nursing of the name and address of the foresing Physician. Washington State, on the other hand, APRN has full prescription authority for their APRN. Therefore, it is within the scope of practice for Washington State APRNs to prescribe drugs and schedule II-IV controlled substances. To main the prescription Authority, they must have 15 hours of pharmacotherapeutics course renewal every two years. 

     

    APRN as Primary Care Provider

    In Kansas, APRNs are not referred to as Primary Care Provider; therefore, they neither sign the Do Not Resuscitate form nor sign a death certificate.

     In Washington State, the state policy accepts the APRNs as Primary Care Providers, which gives them Authority to sign both Do Not Resuscitate forms and death certificates.

     

    References

     

    https://scopeofpracticepolicy.org/states/ks/

    https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment

    https://www.nursinglicensure.org/np-state/washington-nurse-practitioner/

    http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-840-300

    http://www.sos.ks.gov/pubs/kar/2015/060_60-Board of Nursing, 2015 KAR Supp.pdf

    Milstead, J. A. & Short N.M (2019). 
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    Afanwi Ntumngia 

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    Interesting post-Lucy. I agree with you. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) must have a concise knowledge and understanding of their scope of practice in their specialty in the state they chose to practice. (Milstead,2019). It is essential for Nurses and Advance Nurse Practitioners to adhere to the regulations by fully completing the mandatory education levels to become nurse specialists. Compliance with rules helps them identify the specific area of professional engagement and the boundary of their operations.

        Moreover, APRNs have the education, knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to provide essential and comprehensive primary care services. They consist of a workforce ideally positioned to improve access to care, contribute to health disparities reduction efforts, and lower the cost of providing such care (Bosse. J et al. 2017) Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Discussion Essay.

      However, barriers at the state and national levels seem to prevent these highly qualified health care providers from practicing to the full extent to which their education and training have prepared them. The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) position that the FPA of APRNs is essential to achieving health equity. Restriction of full practice authority (FPA) for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) is a barrier to providing efficient, cost-effective, high-quality, and comprehensive health care services for some of our most vulnerable citizens.

    Reference;

    About U.S. nursing regulatory bodies
    . NCSBN. (2021). Retrieved September 29, 2021, from 
    https://www.ncsbn.org/about-nursing-regulatory-bodies.htm
    .

    National Council of State Boards of Nursing | NCSBN
     (n.d) Retrieved from 
    https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm

    The impact of nurse practitioner regulations on population access to care – Nursing Outlook
    .https://www.nursingoutlook.org/article/S0029-6554(17)30616-4
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2017.10.002
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    Roseline Evans 

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    Hello Afanwi 

    I agree with your point regarding the barriers at the state and national levels that prevent APRNs from practicing to the full extent of their training. In doing more research, I found that alleviating provider shortage can be achieved by expanding APRN practice, 
    especially in primary care, in medically underserved areas, and for medically underserved populations 
    (AANP, n.d.). Imposing greater restrictions on APRNs will only exacerbate existing and projected health care workforce shortages by limiting the ability of APRNs to fill gaps in patients’ access to primary care services.
    The U.S primary care delivery system is ever changing, therefore it only makes sense to evaluate and modernize existing policy and legislation pertaining to NP scope of practice 
    (Neff et al., 2018).

    Presently, there also remains a gap in the NP scope of practice because of variations in each state’s NP legislation. Within the more restrictive NP policy states, NPs face legislation that limits their full scope of practice. For example, states with a more restrictive NP practice policy do not allow NP certification of home health-care visits and patient stays in skilled nursing facilities or hospice care, limit ordering durable equipment, and block general hospital privileges for patient admissions while increasing the oversight of care by collaborators, usually MDs
    . 
    However, widening the NP scope of practice to the full extent of their knowledge, skills, and competencies could be an important intervention for potentially closing the patient access gap to primary care (Neff et al., 2018).

    References 

    AANP. (n.d.). 
    State Practice Environment
    . American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Retrieved 
    from 
    https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment

    Neff, D. F., Yoon, S. H., Steiner, R. L., Bejleri, I., Bumbach, M. D., Everhart, D., & Harman, J. S. (2018). The impact of nurse practitioner regulations on population access to care.

    Nursing Outlook
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    66
    (4), 379–385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2018.03.001

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    Michael Collins 

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    The scope of practice when it comes to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) varies greatly from state to state. 
     
    Before I even begin with the comparison of my state to another state, I will voice that is is ridiculous that states within the same country borders are going to have completely different rules and regulations for these APRN positions and limit what some can do. There needs to be a nation wide regulation that allows for APRNs to have full scope of practice. Without this, a barrier to cost effective, high-quality, and efficient health care services to citizens in need of care (Bosse, Simmonds, Hanson, Dunphy, Vonhook, & Poghosyan, 2017).
     

     
    My state of residence in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is a state that does limit the scope of practice of APRNs unfortunately. In the state of Pennsylvania, Nurse Practitioners have the ability to diagnose medical conditions, develop treatment plans, and order and perform diagnostic tests (Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, (n.d.). 
     
    However this must be done under collaboration agreement with a licensed physician. Nurse Practitioners are considered primary care providers in my state. Another regulation that Pennsylvania APRNs must abide by is their prescriptive authority. Similarly to the scope of practice restrictions regarding care, APRNs must have collaboration with a licensed physician in order to prescribe medications and therapeutic measures (Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, (n.d.).

     
    In comparison, in the state of Maryland, APRNs are also considered primary care providers. While this was also the case in Pennsylvania, the difference between the two states is that Maryland allows full reign on providing care. This means that nurse practitioners in Maryland are not permitted to work in a collaborative effort with a licensed physician overseeing them (Maryland.Gov, 2020). Within the state of Maryland which borders Pennsylvania, the scope of practice allows completely different privileges and responsibilities. APRNs in Maryland can freely treat, diagnose, develop treatment plans, and perform and order diagnostic tests all without the overseeing of a licensed physicians. This is the same instance for their prescriptive authority. There is no need for a licensed physicians to be involved in the scope of practice APRNs have in Maryland.
     

     
    Being in school for an APRN program, it certainly feels degrading knowing that the state I live in does not allow the scope of practice to fully encompass the skills and education I will gain through this challenging program. I will be a licensed professional with the ability to complete these tasks and work independently, but will be withheld from this privilege due to the regulations of my specific state. There are currently only 15 states that allow APRNs full practice authority of their abilities. There are ten other states that require post-licensure or certifications following school or the collaboration with a physician. The remaining 25 states all still currently require the collaborative agreement with a physician (Milstead & Short, 2019).
     

     
    APRNs are forced to adhere to these regulations within whatever state they are practicing in. This is part of being a licensed professional and provider. There are rules that must be followed. As stated in the first paragraph, limiting the abilities of these APRNs in some states is creating a barrier to care for populations that would greatly benefit
     
     from APRNs having full indecent practice abilities. Now in these states that limit the full practice authority, this doesn’t mean there aren’t still numerous APRNs with their own practices providing affordable and quality care. They are just under a physicians agreement. If these limitations weren’t a thing, I am certain that more and more APRNs would be pulling from overstaffed hospitals and doctors offices where they are currently employed and creating their own private practices in order to bring quality care to the community.
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    References
     

    Bosse, J., Simmonds, K., Hanson, C., Dunphy, L., Vanhook, P., Poghosyan, L. (2017, November 1).
     
    Position statement: Full practice authority for advanced practice register nurses is necessary to transform primary care.
     
    Volume 65, Issue 6, pp. 761-765.
     
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2017.10.002

    Maryland.Gov. (2020, December 9).
     
    Advanced Practice Registered Nursing: Nurse Practitioners.
     
    Maryland Board of Nursing. Retrieved from,
     
     
    https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/adv-prac-nurse-practitioner-index.aspx

    Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019)
     
    Health Policy and Politics; A Nurse’s Guide (6
    th
     
    Ed.).
     
    Jones & Bartlett Learning.
     

    Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (n.d.).
     
    Scope of Practice.
     
    Retrieved from,
     
     
    https://www.pacnp.org/page/ScopeofPractice

     

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    Idowu Oshokoya 

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    Michael,

                 I do like your discussion post, and I do agree with you that it is unfortunate that the scope of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Maryland is different from Pennsylvania.  You are correct that Nurse practitioners in Maryland does need collaborative agreement with doctors and they can diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications without any overseeing of a medical doctor (Maryland.Gov, 2020).

    In the United States, only limited nations have permitted APRNs to fully practice without any collaboration agreement. While some other states still require post-licensure or certifications following school. The rest of the 25 states mandates a collaboration agreement with doctors before practice (Milstead & Short, 2019).

    References

    Maryland.Gov. (2020, December 9). 
    Advanced Practice Registered Nursing: Nurse

    Practitioners. 
    Maryland Board of Nursing. Retrieved

     https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/adv-prac-nurse-practitioner-index.aspx

    Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019) 
    Health Policy and Politics; A Nurse’s Guide

    (6
    th
     Ed.). 
    Jones & Bartlett Learning.

    Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (n.d.). 
    Scope of Practice. 
    Retrieved

     https://www.pacnp.org/page/ScopeofPractice

     

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    Michael Collins 

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    Thank you for your response! It is ashame that many states don’t allow APRNs to practice to their fullest independent potential.

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    Roseline Evans 

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    Hello Michael, 

    I enjoyed reading your post and found it to be very informative. You made some valid points about feeling disheartened knowing that even after graduating as NPs, the states we live in still limit what we can do with our licenses. For example, my state Virginia falls under “restricted practice” According to AANP (n.d.) “State practice and licensure laws restrict the ability of NPs to engage in at least one element of NP practice. State law requires career-long supervision, delegation or team management by another health provider in order for the NP to provide patient care”

    In your post, you mentioned that “
    limiting the abilities of these APRNs in some states is creating a barrier to care for populations that would greatly benefit from APRNs having full indecent practice abilities.” 
     Research does indeed support this statement as 
    we see that the growth of nurse practitioners (NPs) across all 50 states is unsurprising given the current landscape of health care, yet barriers that limit practice need action at both the state and national levels. Access to care is a significant challenge for patients. This access is negatively impacted when qualified NPs are willing and able to deliver quality, cost-effective care, yet governmental bodies continue to ignore legislation that would update the laws and modernize health care 
    (Peterson, 2017). The study further suggests that full practice authority of NPs leads to more office-based primary care visits and checkups and fewer ACS emergency visits 
    (Peterson, 2017). There is definitely great benefit to allowing NPs to practice independently as shown by this research.

     

    References

    AANP. (n.d.). 
    State Practice Environment
    . American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Retrieved from 
    https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment

    Peterson, M. E. (2017, January 1). 
    Barriers to Practice and the Impact on Health Care: A Nurse Practitioner Focus
    . PubMed Central (PMC). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5995533/

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    Michael Collins 

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    Thank you for your response. This barrier to quality health care across the United States by not letting APRNs practice independently is unfair to citizens in areas where care is scarce from a physician. Something needs done and allowing APRNs full practice authority nation wide would be a huge step forward.

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    Misty Williams 

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    Hi Michael. I completely agree with you in your statement that it is ridiculous that states within the same country borders have different rules and regulations for APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) positions. As I can see from our discussion posts, it is evident that most of us live in different states within the United States. We are advancing our careers and depending on the program of study we will be completing the same courses for that degree. However, depending on the state we live in some of us will not be able to operate within our full scope of practice. There are many benefits of allowing APRN’s ability to work without restrictions. According to an article in our assigned readings states that allow APRN’s to work without a restriction receive fewer emergency room visits, lower hospitalization rates, and the care provided by APRN’s comes at a lower cost than that of physicians (
    (Bosse et al., 2017
    ). There is also a reduction of prescriptions written for drugs commonly linked to overdose and death. 
     

    References
     

    Bosse, J., Simmonds, K., Hanson, C., Pulcini, J., Dunphy, L., Vanhook, P., & Poghosyan, L. (2017). Position statement: Full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses is necessary to transform primary care. 
    Nursing Outlook
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    65
    (6), 761-765. 
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2017.10.002
     

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    Thank you for your response. That is very interesting that there is a direct link to less prescription drugs being prescribed that are linked to overdoses and deaths. These limitations to practice must be fixed because the health care system would Benefit drastically.

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    Scott Lamprecht 

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    The AMA has a very well funded lobby program with lots of political power. They battle this on a State to State level. Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Discussion Essay.

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    Angela Sullivan 

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    APRNs is a broad definition which encompasses clinical nurse specialists (CNS), clinical nurse practitioners CNP) and clinical nurse anesthetists (CRNA). “APRNs are often primary care providers and are at the forefront of providing preventive care services to the public” (APRN ANA, n.d.). Each state has their own regulating body of nursing with their own scope of practice for APRNs. I chose my home state of Ohio and then, where I would like to move one day, Arizona. 

    OHIO

    Ohio has a reduced practice environment which means that “state law requires career-long regulated collaborative agreement with another health provider in order for the NP to provide patient care, or it limits the setting of one or more elements of NP practice” (State Practice Environment, n.d.) 
    The physician must enter in to a standard care agreement with the APRN. 
     “A Standard Care Agreement (SCA) is a written, formal guide t
    o
     
    planning
     and evaluating a patient’s health care” (SCA, n.d.) and it must be in place before an APRN enters into practice.

    APRNs have prescriptive authority. The APRN must complete 45 hours of advanced pharmacology within their previous five years, including “legal, ethical, and fiscal implications of prescribing in Ohio as well as specific instruction related to schedule II controlled substances” (Prescriptive authority, n.d.). NPs may only prescribe medications after obtaining a thorough patient history and physical assessment to establish a diagnosis of the patient’s medical condition (Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice Ohio, 2013).

    ARIZONA

    Arizona has a full practice environment.  “State practice and licensure laws permit all NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; and initiate and manage treatments, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing” (State Practice Environment, n.d.).  Though NPs in Arizona can practice freely without supervision, Arizona state law requires that the NP refer patients to other health care providers or consult another provider if the patient’s care requires something out of the NPs knowledge and experience (Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice Arizona, 2014).

    With being a full practice environment, APRNs in Arizona may prescribe medications without the collaboration or supervision of another health care provider. NPs must apply for prescriptive authority through the Arizona Board of Nursing and have completed 45 hours of education in pharmacology in the preceding three years. The NP “must apply for a DEA number if he/she wishes to prescribe controlled substances” where it can only be used in the state of Arizona 
    (Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice 
    Arizona
    , 2014).
     NPs can prescribe nonrefillable prescriptions for schedule II controlled substances. 

    When I complete my NP program, I will still be a resident of Ohio. Therefore, I will have to work in collaboration with another physician and will need to complete the requirements necessary for prescriptive authority. I have already been informed that if there is a position where I work now when I graduate, that I can become employed there. The NPs assess and obtain history of the patient either physically or virtually. The NP then collaborates with the provider in house or on call before they are able to prescribe medications or admit the patient. Hopefully, in a few years I will move to Arizona. It will be nice to be able to apply for my own DEA number and to work and prescribe autonomously. I think getting the experience from working collaboratively with another health care provider would benefit me the most to later work freely in another state Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Discussion Essay.

    Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN): American Nurses Association
    . ANA. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2021, from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/what-is-nursing/aprn/.

    Nurse practitioner scope of practice: Arizona
    . 
    ThriveAP
    . (2014, May 7). Retrieved September 30, 2021, from 
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    thriveap
    .com/
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    arizona
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    Nurse practitioner scope of practice: Ohio
    . 
    ThriveAP
    . (2013, October 30). Retrieved September 30, 2021, from 
    https
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    ohio
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    Prescriptive authority
    . www.OhioAPRN.com. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2021, from http://www.ohioaprn.com/prescriptive-authority.html.

    SCA (Standard Care Arrangement)
    . 
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    OhioAPRN
    .com. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2021, from 
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    sca
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    html
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    State practice environment
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    Michael Collins 

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    Hello Angela,

                The reason I chose to respond to you was because I saw you mentioned you were from Ohio which neighbors my state of Pennsylvania. I wanted to see if states in such close proximity would have any differences when it comes to the scope of practice and regulations. I did see that Ohio requires the collaboration with a physician. Like Ohio, the Pennsylvania board of nursing requires nurse practitioners to collaborate and work under a physician to diagnose medical conditions, develop and implement treatment plans, and order and perform diagnostic tests 
    (Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, (n.d.). However, unlike Ohio as you mentioned, regardless of the pharmacology training, APRNs in Pennsylvania still must have a collaborative agreement with a licensed physician in order to have prescriptive authority. 

                The other state I chose was Maryland is completely opposite just like your choice of Arizona. I didn’t chose Maryland for any specific reason like planning to move there, I just knew their regulations differed from my state. In Maryland, APRNs are allowed full reign on their practice authority  and are not permitted to work under the supervision of a physician similarly to Arizona (Maryland.Gov, 2020). Upon researching in our course workbook, I found that only 15 states in the United States allow APRNs to have full practice authority independent of a physician (Milstead & Short, 2019).
     

                I agree with you about it being beneficial upon completing this program to remain in my current state and work under the supervision of a physician to test the waters and gain experience. Similarly to you, I have already been offered a job upon completing school at my current place of employment and have a very good rapport with the physician that I will ideally be working under. Once I gain the experience doing this for some time, I likely will try to move my family to a state where I can have the full authority that I will have earned through this program. 

     

     

    References 

    Maryland.Gov. (2020, December 9).
     
    Advanced Practice Registered Nursing: Nurse Practitioners.
     
    Maryland Board of Nursing. Retrieved from,
     
     
    https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/adv-prac-nurse-practitioner-index.aspx

     

    Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019)
     
    Health Policy and Politics; A Nurse’s Guide (6
    th
     
    Ed.).
     
    Jones & Bartlett Learning.
    Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Discussion Essay

     

    Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (n.d.).
     
    Scope of Practice.
     
    Retrieved from,
     
     
    https://www.pacnp.org/page/ScopeofPractice

     

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    Andrea Cholagh 

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    Hi Angela, great post !

       Nursing regulatory bodies assure that safe and competent nursing care is provided by licensed nurses (NCSBN, n.d.).  It is important to know the regulatory bodies in which state you work in.  It’s great that Arizona enables full practice authority!  As stated in your post, NPs can practice freely without supervision if it is in their scope of practice (Advanced Practice Legal Issues, 2014).  In comparison, Ohio requires a career-long regulated collaboration with another health care provider for an NP to provide patient care (AANP, 2021).   These regulations are like the regulatory bodies I discussed – CNO in Ontario, and LARA in Michigan where Ontario allows full practice authority and Michigan does not.  How do you think these regulations apply to a APRNs ability to practice to their full extent of their education and experience? 

    References

    Advanced Practice Legal Issues. (2014, May 7). 
    Nurse practitioner scope of practice: Arizona. 
    ThriveAP. 
    https://thriveap.com/blog/nurse-practitioner-scope-practice-arizona

    American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). (2021, August 4). 
    State practice environment
    . https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment

    National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). (n.d.). https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm

     

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    Idowu Oshokoya 

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    Hello Angela,

    Thank you for sharing the post. You are correct that the scope of practice of APRNs varies from each state, and it depend on the regulating bodies. Since Ohio is difference from Arizona, the guidelines and duties of APRNs are not the same.  The fact remains that the state of Ohio has a reduced practice for nurse practitioners  and that , “state law requires career-long regulated collaborative agreement with another health provider in order for the NP to provide patient care, or it limits the setting of one or more elements of NP practice” (State Practice Environment, n.d.).

    Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Discussion Essay. However, the State of Arizona has granted APRNs full practice Arizona and that,  “State practice and licensure laws permit all NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; and initiate and manage treatments, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing” (State Practice Environment, n.d.).
      More so, 
    any nurse practitioners that wishes to practice or write schedule II prescription in the State of Arizona , “must apply for a DEA number if he/she wishes to prescribe controlled substances”  
    (Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice 
    Arizona
    , 2014).
     

    References

     
    Thrive AP. (2014). 
    Nurse practitioner scope of practice: Arizona
    . Retrieved from https://thriveap.com/blog/nurse-practitioner-scope-practice-arizona.

    American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (n.d.). 
    State practice environment
    . Retrieved from https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment.

     

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  • Best Latest Exploratory Essay Topics for Students

    Choosing an exploratory essay to write about can be a challenging task. Many students get stuck in the process of brainstorming to find unique topics. This article provides the best latest
    exploratory essay topics
    you can write about in your essay.

    Exploratory essay topics are different depending on the subject and instructions provided by your instructor or professor. To find a good topic, you have to consider the one that will grab the reader’s attention. Before looking at the topics, it is important to know the definition and tips for choosing the topics.

    What is an exploratory essay?

    An exploration essay is a brief nonfiction piece in which the writer explores an issue or considers an idea or experience. This happens without necessarily attempting to prove a point or prove a thesis.

    Unlike other
    academic essays
    , exploratory essays do not present specific issues. The papers allow the writer to explore topics and consider tentative conclusions about the topics. To write compelling exploratory essays, you must choose the latest and most exciting topics.

    How to choose suitable exploratory essay topics

    Many students ask themselves, “
    how do I choose topics for an exploratory paper
    ?” various topics can apply. The problem comes when you want to select a unique topic that will attract the eyes of your professor or instructor. Here are the steps to consider while selecting exploratory essay topics:

    Consider your topic and assignment

    Before everything, consider the assignment’s instructions. If your teacher has expressly requested an article on world politics, it’s pointless to choose exploratory paper subjects like “What are the benefits of daily exercise.” Examine the topic you’ve been assigned and utilize it to guide you through the next steps.

    Occasionally, teachers will give you an open assignment. Alternatively, they could select a broad category like health, sports, or family. Make sure you have read the homework instructions thoroughly.

    2. Identify a broad category outline

    If your instructor has not provided you with a category, this is the first step you should take. Begin with a broad topic. These should be common occurrences like wealth, relevant data, and issues frequently discussed in our daily lives. Here are some interesting exploratory essay themes to consider:

    Family life

    Business

    Technology

    Music or arts

    Sports

    Culture

    Religion

    Health or wellbeing

    Entertainment 

    Politics 

    As you can see, these are broad subjects that can give you a variety of titles. Select a topic that you have more knowledge about and feel comfortable researching.

    Examine the most prevalent topics within that broad category

    Look for common subjects within an extensive category after you’ve identified one. When individuals talk about this topic, what do they usually talk about? Let’s say you have decided on technology. What subcategories are possible? Some instances are as follows:

    Artificial intelligence

    Smartphones

    Computers

    Internet 

    Social media  

    Augmented reality

    Virtual reality

    There are now seven possible
    exploratory essay topics
    . This provides you with a solid foundation to build and refine your selections. A topic like “What boundaries should youngsters be given when accessing the internet” might be appropriate for an essay.

    Narrow down the topics you’ve picked – choose the ones that are most relevant to you

    After creating a list of subcategories for your chosen topic, filter it down. Examine each and select the one that best suits your needs. You may know how the internet works, but you may not be familiar with virtual reality. Make the most of your abilities!

    Also, select the most appropriate category. Look through current news articles and media to see what’s being discussed. For instance, social networking is currently a popular topic. This may be a topic for debate as well as information gathering.

    Choose a topic that encourages the reader to learn more about the subject

    Finally, decide on a theme and a title for it. Take into account the category you’ve picked, such as social media. Consider a title that you will be able to study or locate sufficient material for an exploration essay.

     For example, data on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter is considerably more readily available. If you focus on a niche social media network, you may find it challenging to fill up your essay or gather enough relevant facts.

    If you’re having trouble deciding on a theme or topic, don’t be afraid to get assistance from a professional writing service. Please don’t suffer in silence; we understand how difficult exploratory essays can be.

    What are good topics for exploratory essays?

    This question runs in the minds of many students. Exploratory essays should have arguable questions to be considered interesting and well-written. Ensure you choose
    investigative essay topics
    that are arguable. The questions are:

    Not yet solved

    Not be something you can easily say that the answer is no

    Something you can find more than three answers on

    Interesting to the reader

    Connected to a weighted subject matter

    If you want to know more, you can check an
    exploratory essay example
    online. You will learn how to write essays and avoid common mistakes while writing.

    List of exploratory essay topics

    Now that you have learned important tips for choosing an exploratory essay topic, you can look at some topics. Here are some of the latest
    exploratory research topics
    you can choose for your essay.

    Exploratory essay topics related to family life

    What are parents’ most important duties?

    Is it essential to maintain ties with distant family members?

    Single parents should be given more support

    Children from single-parent homes are at a disadvantage compared to children from two-parent families

    What is the prime age to start a family?

    Two working parents can cause a strain on families

    Children with one parent are at a disadvantage to two-parent families

    When should children look to move out of their parent’s home?

    Divorce can fracture families and hurt children

    What are the dynamics of relationships between younger and older siblings?

    Technology exploratory essay topics

    Social media has a significant impact on our privacy

    Our capacity to communicate via voice is being harmed by smartphones

    Is technology causing a reduction in employment opportunities?

    Television has been linked to a decrease in mental ability

    Can computers and AI teach better than humans?

    Television contributes to a reduction in mental capacity

    How will virtual reality shape our future

    Is artificial intelligence’s ethical step very far?

    Self-driving cars will negatively impact our driving ability

    Games consoles are limiting our children’s social skills and development

    Wellbeing or health exploratory essay topics

    What does it mean to have the “ideal” body image?

    How has your health changed as you’ve gotten older?

    Is it possible for
    exercise and fitness
    to become addictive?

    The benefits and drawbacks of smoking cigarettes

    Can Medical Marijuana be a Good Treatment Option?

    Explain the advantages of exercising every day?

    Are celebrities presenting a distorted view of the body parts to children?

    What are the physical and psychological advantages of dieting?

    What impact does retirement have on your physical and emotional health?

    Overcoming mental obstacles is a fragment of dieting.

    Exploratory essay topics for college students

    How can teachers and parents give the best education to students?

    Should students be paid for good grades?

    How can school dropouts be reduced in developing countries?

    What strategies can be put into place to limit technologies in schools?

    How to improve learning in classrooms with the appropriate spaces

    Ho to manage time in the best way

    Does coffee enhance the learning ability of students

    Between men and women, who join college more?

    How to make school opportunities equal among students

    Digital versus textbooks. Which ones are more effective in schools today?

    Exploratory essay topics related to sports

    Sports are crucial to a child’s mental and physical development, explain

    In professional athletics, what psychological variables play a role?

    Sports have had a long and illustrious history

    The new sports superstar: how athletes have evolved into celebrities

    In sports, which is more critical: inherent skill or training?

    What are the differences between team sports and individual sports?

    Making the transition from amateur to skilled sports is a big step

    What criteria do we use to evaluate sporting greatness?

    How can sport help us improve our physical health and wellbeing?

    What factors influence the popularity of specific sports in different locations and countries?

    Exploratory essay topics related to business

    Should big businesses be excluded from paying business taxes?

    What has been the evolution of the online gaming industry?

    Should you put your money in stocks, bonds, forex, or cryptocurrencies?

    Cryptocurrencies are the way of the future – learn more about the Blockchain

    Will the Bitcoin fizz explode at some point?

    The impact of switching from traditional ways of conducting business to e-commerce 

    The evolution of Facebook

    How can a modern entrepreneur grow and thrive?

    What has eBay done to diversify internet retail?

    Is accounting a necessary part of running a business?

    Exploratory essay topics in music and arts

    Since the 1950s, how has popular music changed?

    What role does music play as a worldwide language?

    What are the advantages of your child learning to play a musical instrument?

    Is it possible to change our mood by listening to music?

    What role may music play in socialization?

    Is music inextricably related to our emotions?

    Is our musical taste a reflection of our personalities?

    Should music be utilized as a therapeutic tool?

    Is it possible for your fetus to be influenced by music while still in the womb?

    What effect does classical music have on your brain?

    Exploratory essay topics on significant health problems

     Pollution is at an all-time high

    Deforestation is lowering our oxygen levels and destroying wildlife habitats

    How have institutions like the United Nations and NATO aided in resolving global issues?

    What is the most pressing global issue that we are currently confronted with?

    Increased flooding and tides could arise from melting polar ice caps

    Is it possible for one person to change things?

    Is it possible for a single government to solve a global problem, or does it necessitate international cooperation?

    What is the impact of plastic pollution on our environment?

    Why Is Ignoring Global Issues Morally Irresponsible?

    Is global warming a big worldwide problem?

    Modern social life exploratory essay topics

    Is it true that pubs are losing their appeal?

    How has Tinder changed how we communicate and form relationships?

    A comparison of current and previous political parties

    What impact has the internet had on our daily lives?

    How online dating has altered the way we establish connections

    The rise of celebrities and social media

    Before and after the internet, there was no comparison in terms of social life

    Is the world on the verge of becoming an anti-social society?

    The way we make friends evolves as we grow older

    Instagram has given the notion that our lives aren’t what they seem

    Education and schooling exploratory essay topics

    Should the use of technology in schools be restricted?

    How can you study well for an exam?

    Should students gain more practical knowledge and skills?

    Should governments attempt to reduce the cost of education?

    What effect does coffee have on your ability to concentrate and study?

    Should same-gender schools continue to exist?

    Should students be responsible for paying for their higher education?

    Is it possible to make schools more appealing?

    What does it signify that more women attend college than men?

    Should all schools become fully digital workplaces?

    Exploratory essay topics on entertainment

    The risks of watching pornography to one’s health

    What role does film play in today’s society?

    What is the ideal running time for a film?

    Is the internet making movies less relevant?

    Should graphic sex and violence be permitted in movies and on television?

    How Netflix has altered our television viewing habits Is the internet making movies less relevant?

    Is it true that youngsters become desensitized to violence in movies?

    Are award shows like the Oscars a fraud?

    Are actors paid too much?

    Which is more entertaining: theatre or film?

    Culture and religion exploratory essay topics

    Different cultures have different eating habits, expound

    What are the beliefs of various cultures regarding the afterlife?

    The most significant distinctions between Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism

    Is religion utilized as an escapism tool?

    Is it true that the Islamic faith encourages violence?

    Is religion still as important today as it was 50 years ago?

    Various religious practices can be found worldwide; how do they differ?

    Is it true that religion has a positive impact on our lives?

    Why do various religions worship different gods?

    Why do you think some countries allow the practice of euthanasia? 

    Miscellaneous exploratory essay topics

    Is it moral to splice genes?

    The advantages and disadvantages of consuming and utilizing genetically engineered foods

    Since the 9/11 attacks, how has terrorism changed?

    Is there a drop in traditional taxis as a result of UBER?

    Which country is the real world’s superpower: China or the United States?

    What impact will Brexit have on the European Union and the United Kingdom?

    What challenges do parents in war-torn countries encounter when raising their children?

    Is it good for your health to have a house pet?

    What was the evolution of interracial marriage?

    Is there still a stigma associated with mental illness in society?

    Social media and relationships exploratory essay topics

    Is it true that cell phones harm or help relationships?

    Are today’s high school and college students capable of face-to-face communication the same way that individuals in the past were?

    What impact is social media having on adolescent relationships?

    Is it a good idea to date online? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

    Is it true that the internet age makes it more difficult for folks to find a date?

    How does being able to publish about your relationship on social media affect current dating relationships for the better or, the worse?

    Is it possible to have a fulfilling online dating relationship?

    Who should give online dating a shot?

    How can you stay safe while dating online? Should background checks be performed?

    Is online dating a worthwhile experience?

    Is it true that cell phones harm or help relationships?

    Are today’s high school and college students capable of face-to-face communication the same way that individuals in the past were?

    What impact is social media having on adolescent relationships?

    Is it a good idea to date online? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

    Is it true that the internet age makes it more difficult for folks to find a date?

    How does being able to publish about your relationship on social media affect current dating relationships for the better or, the worse?

    Is it possible to have a fulfilling online dating relationship?

    Who should give online dating a shot?

    How can you stay safe while dating online? Should background checks be performed?

    Is online dating a worthwhile experience?

    Genetic engineering exploratory essay topics

    Who should decide what should and should not be cloned?

    Is it an issue if many graduate students studying molecular engineering techniques are not citizens of the United States?

    Is it true that DNA study on extinct species detracts from current attempts to protect endangered species?

    Should the government outlaw personal genetic engineering labs?

    What are the risks of people conducting their genetic research at home?

    Can genetic mapping and studying extinct species’ DNA help us?

    George M. Church, a Harvard University biologist who worked on the Human Genome Project, believes that cloning extinct species and even a Neanderthal man will be possible in the future; what are the ethics of a project like this?

    Is it moral to screen people’s genes? Does this alter our perceptions of ourselves and others?

    Should there be restrictions on who can purchase supplies and equipment for molecular genetic research?

    Is it necessary for everyone to have their DNA sequenced?

    How to write an exploratory essay

    Now that you know the definition, tips, and exploratory essay topics, it is essential to understand
    how to write an exploratory essay
    . If you have such an assignment, follow the following steps:

    Create a standard outline, using the Outline Format as a guide

    Read and revise all the articles, as well as the Summary, analysis, and response paper 

    Determine how each piece you have read can be used to bolster your case and the points you’ve made in your outline

    Remember to include all relevant source information (following the style guide you have been given.)

    Talk to a friend or a classmate about your article

    Share your points with them and make sure they comprehend what you’re saying. Are they able to provide you with any further suggestions that you may not have considered? Allow them to edit each other’s work.

    Collect a few visual aids to include in your final essay

    Create an initial draft

    Remember to use transitions such as some people believe; another viewpoint is that one approach to this issue is, the last idea could be, among others.

    Include in your work summarized thoughts, paraphrases, and pertinent quotes from your
    nursing research

    In an exploratory essay, you mostly summarize or paraphrase what you describe using your words. Use only quotes that demonstrate your idea.

    Evaluate your exploratory essay

    Evaluate your paper by ensuring that you follow all the instructions provided by your professor or instructor. Also, ask one of your friends to check the paper on your behalf

    Make the final version of your draft 

    Create a final draft using the results of the peer editing exercise. Make changes to your final copy based on the findings of the peer editing exercise.

    What is exploratory research?

    Exploratory research is described as a study conducted to learn more about a topic that isn’t well defined. It is carried out to get a better knowledge of the current situation, but the findings will not be definitive. For this kind of study, a researcher begins with a broad concept and utilizes the research to discover difficulties that might be the subject of future research.

     A key consideration is that the researcher must be willing to shift course if new information or insight becomes available. When an issue is still in its early stages, such a study is frequently conducted. It’s also known as grounded theory or interpretative research. This is because it is used to address questions like “what,” “why,” and “how.”

    Consider the following scenario: A juice bar owner believes that expanding the range of juices would increase customers, but he is unsure and wants additional information. The owner wants to find out, so he chooses to do an exploratory study to see whether extending their juice choices would help him attract more consumers or if there is a better option.

    Characteristics of exploratory research

    Look at any
    exploratory essay sample
    online and check whether you will notice the characteristics. Some of the attributes of exploratory essay research are:

    It involves unstructured research

    It’s generally inexpensive, engaging, and open-ended

    It will allow a researcher to respond to inquiries such as “What is the problem?” What is the study’s objective? What kinds of subjects might be investigated?

    There must either be no previous research or current research that does not provide a specific response to the issue

    It is a time-consuming inquiry that requires patience and comes with hazards

    The researcher will have to look through all of the data accessible for the study he is doing

    There are no specific standards for research since they are flexible, comprehensive, and dispersed

    The research must be significant or valuable. The study conducted is useless if the issue is not essential in the industry

    The research should also contain a few hypotheses to back up its results, making it easy for the researcher to evaluate it and continue forward with his investigation

    Typically, such research yields qualitative data, but in some cases, quantitative data can be generalized for a larger sample using surveys and experiments

    To sum up

    Choosing an excellent exploratory essay topic can be more challenging than the writing process. You need to brainstorm different topics to develop an interesting and eye-grabbing topic. This article has highlighted more than 200 best latest
    exploratory essay topics
    .

    If you still need more help choosing an excellent exploratory essay topic or writing your essay, worry not. We provide essay writing services at affordable rates.
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  • COMPARISON BETWEEN PENNSYLVANIA AND TEXAS APRN BOARD OF NURSING REGULATIONS ESSAY

    Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay

    It’s every nurse’s responsibility to know and understand their state’s regulations to ensure that they are practicing within the scope of their licensing, as each state has its distinct rules. Nurses, midwives, specialty nurses, and nurse anesthetists are all examples of advanced practice nurses. Patients are admitted to primary care hospitals as outpatients and into the community, focusing on illness prevention and health management. Primary health care providers frequently work in rural areas, providing health care to many disadvantaged individuals (Kapu,2021). As a current registered nurse in Pennsylvania working on my master’s degree, it’s critical to be aware of upcoming obligations to avoid potential misconduct. Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay.

     

    The State Board of Nursing is responsible for the licensure, certification, and regulation of registered nurses, practical nurses, certified registered nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, dietitian-nutritionists, and graduate nurses who practice professional and practical nursing and dietetics-nutrition in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay. The Board grants licenses and certifications to qualifying candidates authorize nursing education programs, defines practice standards, and sanctions licensees and unlicensed persons who violate the Acts and rules (Pennsylvania Department of State, n.d)

    PENNSYLVANIA APRN BOARD OF NURSING REGULATIONS

    In Pennsylvania, where I currently reside, nurse practitioners (NPs) can diagnose medical conditions, establish and implement treatment plans, order and perform diagnostic tests, and provide other healthcare services if they have a formal collaboration agreement with a licensed physician. The physician’s availability to the NP via direct connection or telecommunication, a plan for emergency services, and the physician’s regular examination of the charts and records of patients under the NP’s care must all be addressed in the collaborative agreement. In addition, a formal partnership agreement with a physician allows NP to prescribe medications, devices, and Schedule II-V prohibited substances. If the supervising physician is certified, trained, or licensed to treat and manage patients with opioid use disorder, Pennsylvania NPs with the requisite training or experience can acquire a federal waiver to prescribe buprenorphine-containing medicines (Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, n.d) Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay.

     

    COMPARISON BETWEEN PENNSYLVANIA AND TEXAS APRN BOARD OF NURSING REGULATIONS

    I chose the states of California to differentiate from Pennyslvania’s APRN board of nursing regulations. Pennsylvania is under 
    a reduced practice
     that explains that the law requires that the NP provide patient care only through a regulated collaborative relationship with another health provider or limits some aspects of NP practice. Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay On the other hand, California is under a
    restricted practice
     means an NP is required by state law, under the supervision, delegation, or management of another provider during their career (AANP, n.d).

     

    A California nurse practitioner works with physicians instead of entering into a collaborative agreement; NPs must work under a physician’s supervision and adhere to standardized procedures (California Board of Nursing, n.d). On the other hand, NPs are regulated in Pennsylvania under a “collaborative agreement” with physicians to deliver patient care. Another difference is that in California, NPs are not allowed to sign death certificates. Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay At the same time, NPs in Pennsylvania are permitted to certify the cause of death and sign the death certificate (The Hospital & Health System Association of Pennsylvania, n.d).

     

    In conclusion, to adhere with these regulations, APRNs must stay current on education and practices that relate to the care they provide. They can also join professional organizations that allow them access to journals and continuing education. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is an excellent example of a professional organization supporting APRNs
    . 
    In addition,
     APRNs can 
    get
     certified and gain 
    experience
     in their professional 
    field.

     

    References:

    Advanced Practice and Certification. (n.d.). https://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/ad-pract.shtml#np

     

    American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2021, January 1). 
    State practice environment.
    https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay

     

    In the Hospital Setting Pennsylvania Hospital Quality: Achieving More Together. (2021). https://pspa.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/HAP2013HospitalSettingMatrixFinal.pdf

     

    Pennsylvania Department of State. https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Nursing/Pages/default.aspx

     

    Scope of Practice – Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners. (2020). https://www.pacnp.org/page/ScopeofPractice

     

    Walden University Library. Kapu, A. (2021). 
    Patients are Choosing Nurse Practitioners as Their Primary Care Provider in Many Communities Across the US
    . The Journal of Nursing Administration, 51(9), 422–423. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001040

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    Hi Cyrin,

    Great comparison between Pennsylvania nurse practitioner (NP) regulations and California. I found it interesting the difference between the reduced practice and restrictive practice from state to state, especially that the NP could have access to their supervisory physician via telehealth communication, not necessary face to face. In California, on the other hand their regulation is stricter stating the physician is a more managing and delegating relationship than supervisory. Nurse practitioners in Maine and New Hampshire can also take a course to have the authorization to prescribe buprenorphine like Pennsylvania Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay.

    The regulations you discussed regarding signing of a death certificate got me curious about regulations in the states I compared. Both Maine and New Hampshire allow nurse practitioners to sign death certificates (NCSBN, n.d.) Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay. It is interesting to me the varied regulations from state to state. State interest in regulating professions like licensed nurse practitioners is to protect the safety, health, and welfare of its citizens (Milstead & Short, 2019). It is fascinating to me the differences from state to state and what they consider necessary in overseeing the profession of nursing.

    -Betsy

    References:

    Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

    National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2021, from 
    https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/laws-rules/index.html
    .

     

    Discussion: Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations

    Boards of Nursing (BONs) exist in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Similar entities may also exist for different regions. The mission of BONs is the protection of the public through the regulation of nursing practice. BONs put into practice state/region regulations for nurses that, among other things, lay out the requirements for licensure and define the scope of nursing practice in that state/region Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay.

    It can be a valuable exercise to compare regulations among various state/regional boards of nursing. Doing so can help share insights that could be useful should there be future changes in a state/region. In addition, nurses may find the need to be licensed in multiple states or regions.

    To Prepare:

    Review the Resources and reflect on the mission of state/regional boards of nursing as the protection of the public through the regulation of nursing practice.

    Consider how key regulations may impact nursing practice.

    Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay

    Review key regulations for nursing practice of your state’s/region’s board of nursing and those of at least one other state/region and select at least two APRN regulations to focus on for this Discussion..

    By Day 3 of Week 5

    Post
     a comparison of at least two APRN board of nursing regulations in your state/region with those of at least one other state/region. Describe how they may differ. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain how the regulations you selected may apply to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who have legal authority to practice within the full scope of their education and experience. Provide at least one example of how APRNs may adhere to the two regulations you selected.

    By Day 6 of Week 5

    Respond
     to at least 
    two
     of your colleagues
    * on two different days
    and explain how the regulatory environment and the regulations selected by your colleague differ from your state/region. Be specific and provide examples Comparison between Pennsylvania and Texas APRS board of nursing regulations essay.

  • How to write a satirical essay and satirical essay topics

    Do you feel the need to communicate a pressing issue about politics, celebrities, or absurd situations? A
    satirical essay
    comes in handy to deter the bad blood in this case. You get to communicate your feelings and persuade people but in a humorous way.

    A
    satirical essay
    serves the purpose of constructive social criticism. It uses wit to draw attention to particular and broader issues in your society. Unlike other types of
    academic writing
    ,
    satiric essays
    allow you to voice your opinions on a thorny topic.

    What is a satirical essay?

    A
    satiric essay
    is a type of writing that uses satire to poke fun at or criticize a subject. You must use devices such as hyperbole and irony to get your point across.

    Satiric essays
    are often aimed at political bigwigs, celebrities, or absurd situations.

    As a writer, you are supposed to seek and provide relevant, helpful, and eye-opening information within the scope of your essay. Learning  ‘
    how to write a satirical essay
    ‘
    is easy once you grasp the techniques used for your content’s style and purpose.

    Why do you use satire in a satiric essay?

    Satire is a literal device used in writing. It’s the art of using humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose vices or people’s stupidity. It’s chiefly used in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

    When you use satire in a
    satiric essay
    , you make someone look ridiculous; thus, embarrassing, humbling, or discrediting their vices or actions. The most common example of satire is the Political cartoons. The cartoon Family Guy, for instance, is an animated series whose aim is to ridicule the American middle-class society and conventions.

    If you are stuck wondering,
    what is a satirical essay? You need to google the phrase satirical essay definition. Society will be made aware of issues and disparities that affect them through you. Writing a
    satiric essay
    calls attention to these issues, thus enlightening the reader, who probably was ignorant of it all.

    What are the techniques used to achieve satire?

    Satire is the most intellectual form of comedy that attempts to point out flaws of a given subject to influence the audience to act and maybe chuckle. It’s therefore achieved by

    Identifying your goal

    To use satire in your writing, confirm what you want to accomplish and understand your audience. For instance, if you are to tackle a political issue, what is funny to a liberal person might be insulting to a conservative person.

    Being ironic

    The most widely used satirical device in writing is all forms of irony. Irony is a tongue-in-cheek style that expresses a satirical essay topic idea but implies the opposite. Some of the types of irony include

    Dramatic irony

    Dramatic irony, also known as tragic irony, occurs when you let your reader know something that a character in your satiric essay doesn’t know. 

    Comic irony

    You use this type of irony to create a comedic effect as in satire. For instance, in the poem Building the nation by Henry Barlow, Lunch is called an important urgent function. This is very satirical. 

    Situational irony

    This type of irony is used only when the outcome is subverted. For instance, in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare,

    Romeo attends the ball to see Rosaline, whom he thinks himself in love with, only to realize that whatever he feels for Rosaline is not love when he falls for Juliet.

    Verbal irony

    Verbal irony refers to a statement that you mean the opposite of what you are saying. For instance, in the Pardoner’s tale,

    his admittance to his hypocrisy and greed is a form of verbal irony within itself; he says, “Yes, I can preach against the vice of avarice that is my own device: for though I’m guilty of that very sin.”

    Using extreme exaggeration

    Authors commonly use exaggeration to create satire. This technique in a satiric essay presents something beyond what is normal to observe its faults. A good example is cartoons that often employ caricatures exaggerating a physical trait.

    Making it ridiculous

    You can point out the flaws of a given subject by using satire that absurdly represents them. Ridiculousness is achieved by the use of 

    Anachronism- placing an idea or object at the wrong time

    Malapropism- deliberately mispronouncing a word for comedic effect

    Incongruent elements- they are juxtaposed to make something seem absurd in relation to its surroundings

    Parody- imitation of a person or thing to mock the original

    Travesty- presenting a serious subject in a silly manner

    Burlesque- involves elevating something ridiculous or trivializing something important

    Getting bitter

    If you want to take a stab at a specific subject, use sarcasm as a technique of creating satire. Sarcasm is a sharp and wounding remark that shows intent to ridicule. Use this in your
    satirical essays
    to garner a big audience.

    The tone of satire

    Tone refers to the author’s attitude towards the subject matter. You should have an attitude towards your subject because every other author has. Different words or phrases show tone or attitude in writing.

    Satire is a genre of literature in which the writer uses irony and criticism and a desire to see a change of society’s flaws. If you want your tone to be satirical, you must want to see reform and use a lot of irony in your
    satirical essay
    .

    The most renowned types of satire are the
    Horatian satire which is light and humorous, and Juvenalian satire, which is dark and bitter. Other types of satire include 

    Parody: This is a humorous imitation of a serious subject. 

    Caricature:  This is a  humorous exaggeration of a person or group’s feature, quality, or characteristic. 

    Burlesque talks about a serious subject in a trivial manner or an unimportant subject in a serious way.

    The methodology used by authors to write satiric essays

     If you are writing satire or a
    satirical essay
    , you use the following procedures

    Wit -This is a quick mind and great verbal skill. 

    Sarcasm -This is a type of irony intended to insult and wound

    Repartee -This is the ability to answer quickly with wit and sarcasm. 

    Allusion – This is referring to something without directly mentioning it.

    Understatement -is stating something and making it seem less important than it is.

    Exaggeration – It’s achieved by overstating something; to make something seem more important than it is.

    The five-minute rule of writing a satiric essay

    Ironically, some
    satiric essays
    demand some level of irrelevance which is the highest-ranking form of humour. Satirical artists use it to speak and affect social or political change or prevent it.
    Satirical writing does not have to be necessarily funny. Still, from an example of a
    satirical essay
    , you will find that there is an extreme exaggeration as you try to drive the point home.

    How to write a satirical essay

    Satirical essays
    entertain readers; hence you must be well versed on the techniques of writing satirically. Here are some of the guidelines to a fantastic satiric essay

    Choose a topic

    When choosing a topic for a
    satirical essay
    , it must be ironic and ridiculous. This is because you want to depict the absurdity of your subject. An artist exaggerates a caricature’s facial features, and so should you in your topic selection process.

    Use hyperbole to drive your point home.

    Hyperbole, also known as exaggeration, is a literal device that overrates facts; while writing a
    satiric essay
    , you need to stick to facts but use hyperbole to highlight the absurdity behind those facts.

    For instance, the song ‘To the moon and back,’ sung and authored by Savage Garden, has the following lyrics. 

    “I would 
    fly to the moon and back
     if you’ll be…

    If you’ll be my baby

    Got a ticket for a world where we belong

    So would you be my baby?”

    You know that the moon has an inhospitable environment for humans, right ? Celestial bodies have held a special allure for people in love since time immemorial. It doesn’t make sense for anyone to ‘fly to the moon and back ’ to get the other party to profess their love to you, but it has persuaded many people.

    Use irony to present your ideas

    Irony is the use of phrases to express the opposite of what you truly mean. It also expresses a contradiction between what someone expects and what occurs.
    Irony is a fantastic tool in a
    satirical essay
    because of its sarcastic tone.

    For instance,
    Oedipus the King is the best example of dramatic irony because the entire

    focus of the play is on Oedipus unknowingly condemning himself by demanding to know the truth about the murderer of the former king. The whole action of the play is built on the dramatic irony that the murderer Oedipus seeks is himself.

    Aim for humour in your satirical essay.

    Satire isn’t wholly funny, but pointing out your topic’s ridiculous elements brings your readers to your way of thinking. At times it’s tricky for the reader to get the humour used; hence pointing it out in your
    satiric essay
    enhances their understanding.

    How to create good satirical essay topics

    The first step to writing a 
    good satirical essay
    is thinking about a topic. When selecting
    good
    satirical essay topics
    , you can choose to write about

    Yourself

    A person well known to you

    Someone famous

    Politicians

    Unusual or weird facts

    The best sources for
    satirical essay topics include.

    Close to home

    Writing a
    satirical essay
    about people and things you encounter daily can be a starting point for a good
    satirical essay topic

    Satire of your school

    Which part of your school deserves mockery? You can write about your school to express your
    satirical essay ideas
    with authorization. Of course, the topic will be a hit.

    Satire of your family life

    You might feel reluctant to write an essay mocking your own family, but how about mocking family life in general? You can zero on a specific topic like agreeing on family vacations as a target of your mockery.

    Satire of a local scene

    Do you have a local hangout that you think is a little silly? You can write a
    satirical essay
    focusing on that local joint’s aspects that make it look ridiculous.

    Politics

    Politics should be your inspiration if you are learning how to write a
    satiric essay
    . You are aware of politicians and political issues on local, national, and global levels; hence you can write about them without being offensive. The topic should be juicy.

    Local readers

    Writing a satirical essay about a local leader, such as a mayor, Congressperson, or city council member, involves carrying out some research. The
    research helps

    you understand the leader’s personality and politics, thus a learning experience.

    President

    Ever since the existence of presidential offices, presidents have been the satirist’s target. You can write satirical essays on a specific speech or event presided over by a commander in chief of the armed forces. Be careful and stay focused on your topic

    Political debate

    You can develop your satirical muscles by mocking political debates in local and nationals election years. Focus on the actual words people utter in the discussion and then show how they can be exaggerated and modified to maximize the satirical effect.

    Examples of topics for a satirical essay

    Here are some interesting categories of topics for a
    satirical essay
    .

    Satirical essay topics on
    History 

    How did history play a role in society today?

    How World War II could have turned out differently

    What could have happened to us in case slavery was never abolished?

    Was Alexander the Great great?

    How did Adolf Hitler become the leader of a nation?

    The role of the royal family now and then

    The most significant events in history

    The best American world presidents

    Political s
    atirical essay topics

    Should we still be listening to politicians?

    Should the United States build a wall and Mexico is paying for it?

    Should abortion be legal?

    Are hidden handguns a concealed problem?

    Is the penalty of death a dying tradition?

    Should the voting age be lowered?

    Satirical essay topics on
    sport 

    Who is tougher, football or rugby players?

    Is the world cup the biggest tournament on earth?

    Does anyone understand the off-side rule in football?

    Should there be ads on jerseys?

    What packs more of a punch, MMA, or boxing?

    Why not allow steroids in sports?

    Are athletes really our role models?

    Social s
    atirical essay topics

    Is it time for gun control?

    Is veganism a thing?

    Does our country have an obesity alert?

    Should healthcare be free to everyone?

    Should bhang be legalized?

    Why should euthanasia be legalized?

    How to keep up with slang as you get older

    The dullness of modern music 

    Gender preference: be whoever you want to be.

    Ten reasons why breastfeeding in public should be illegal

    Seven reasons why women should not get pregnant.

    Why is poverty not a third-world problem?

    Satirical essay topics about l
    ove

    Does true love really exist?

    How to avoid coming across as weird on your first date.

    Do pick-up lines work, and when are you not to use them?

    If love is blind, why do we care so much?

    What would happen in a world without love?

    Is there an age limit in love?

    Can you love more than one person romantically?

    Love at first sight: truth or myth?

    S
    atirical essay topics 

    on marriage

    The cost of an average wedding.

    Is forever a lie in the marriage vows?

    Questions you should ask before walking down the aisle.

    Why I won’t get married in a church.

    Is marriage worth it?

    S
    atirical essay topics about money

    Is money really that important?

    Working hard doesn’t mean earning more money.

    Is money just a piece of paper?

    Is money better than copulation?

    Being broke isn’t so bad, is it?

    Would you rather cry in a Ferrari or a scooter?

    Is money the root of all evil?

    If money is the root of all evil, is being broke holy?

    Media
    S
    atirical essay topics

    Is any publicity good publicity?

    Should we have censorship?

    Does privacy exist anymore?

    Does the media influence our thinking?

    Is there anything like a hoax in the news?

    School s
    atirical essay topics

    Do grades really matter?

    School dropouts make a good decision

    Things that the teachers don’t tell you

    Are uniforms really that important?

    Teachers enjoy giving assignments to their students

    Ways to flunk your exams

    S
    atirical essay topics
    about Education 

    Are educated people the only wealthy people?

    Is education really the key to success?

    Environmental topics

    Do we really need the ozone layer?

    Is climate change a real deal?

    Recycling does make a big difference, doesn’t it?

     Examples of funny satirical essay topics

    Common first world problems

    Ready to cut down trees because we need a toothpick?

    New technology: guilty until proven innocent

    What women really want

    What your girlfriend says and what she means

    You are what you eat

    How eventually we turn into our parents

    Why does it take ages for women to get ready?

    Who teaches politicians to lie?

    How not to get bored at a family dinner

    How to eat a lot without gaining weight.

    Ways to escape visits to the dentist.

     Why would shopping malls make perfect prisons?

    Do we even need to go to school?

    Top satirical
    essay writing
    tips

    How to persuade a child to eat healthily

    How to introduce a satiric essay

    If you want to bag in many readers, you must catch their attention by writing a perfect introduction. Your introductory paragraph in your
    satiric essay
    should explain how crucial your topic is and includes the background information.

    Your satirical essay should therefore contain the following elements

    A striking, eye-opening fact that aims to hook your reader’s attention to your topic

    A context that emphasizes your subject’s significance

    A thesis statement must be the main discussion point within your essay

    A transition sentence that connects your essay introduction to its body or the first body paragraph

    A satirical essay body

    You need to cover your topic to the fullest hence your body can contain as many paragraphs as possible. Your paragraph’s structure should reflect your
    satirical essay outline
    , i.e., introduction, body, and conclusion.

    Each satirical essay paragraph should be built in the following way

    -A topic sentence, which is a mini – introduction that leads to your argument

    -The main argument

    -A little summary to establish a link to the next paragraph

    The most common approach to writing body paragraphs is the MEAL approach. This approach stands for the main idea, evidence, analysis, and lead-out. Its elements are

    -T
    he main idea, which means a topic sentence

    -Evidence and analysis refer to the main argument. Given that, the evidence is the argument itself, while analysis adds an extra explanation

    -Lead-out is a combination of summary and transition

    A satirical essay conclusion

    Satire essay conclusions consist of several parts, which are.

    A rephrased thesis statement – Do you remember the main essay point in your essay introduction? You should rewrite one, introducing new meanings. You must make your reader reconsider your thesis statement assuming all the facts, arguments, and statistics discussed in your satiric essay.

    A summary of essay arguments is the central part of your conclusion. You should connect your supporting evidence to the thesis statement, explaining their significance within your topic

    A closing sentence, which provides your essay with a sense of completeness

    Tips for choosing an appropriate satirical essay topic

    Are you in need of
    satirical essay topic ideas
    ?
    Remember, a well-chosen topic contributes a lot to your success in writing. Here are some tips for picking
    good
    topics for a satirical essay
    .

    Select provocative topics, like is there a thin line between love and hate?

    Focus on something that drives you mad. You will write a perfect satirical essay saturated with sarcasm and black humour if you choose a topic that disturbs you personally.

    Refer to time-proven themes like politics and government but cover present-day issues. 

    Check for topics on the web. There is no better way to develop hundreds of
    satire essay topics
    than googling them online. Consequently, you can find unique and, most importantly, creative themes to start with.

    Do’s and don’ts  when writing a satirical essay

    Think again if you think writing a
    satirical essay
    is a walk in the park
    . The use of satirical fiction is fun but incorporating it to make the story relevant is tricky. If you want to dip your toe in the uncharted water of
    how to write a satirical essay
    , here are the crucial tips to remember

    Don’t shy away from hyperbole

    Exaggeration is satire’s lifeline; hence you should struggle to find things worth satirizing. Emphasizing the characters’ actions, reactions, or inaction throws your
    satirical essay
    to a new angle that is satire in itself.

    For instance, a cardiologist is methodical, keen, and meticulous. How about you exaggerate his features and make him have an obsessive-compulsive disorder. He wakes up at twilight to take the temperature of his family while they are asleep because they might have come into contact with germs while using the microwave.

    Make abnormality to be the new normal.

    You are ready to write a
    satiric essay
    if you have a keen eye for contradictions and incongruity. Incongruous things upset the harmony of shared expectations and set things out of place. You, therefore, need to have a keen observational eye to achieve abnormal situations out of normality.

    Flip and subvert things on the head

    This is similar to incongruity, only that it focuses on the reversal idea. It relies less on the minute humorous observations, in the traditional sense, and more on lampooning social order or social customs.

    Use mimicry to take the mickey

    Parody is fundamental to satire, but that doesn’t mean you have to be too obvious with it. You should be subtle, but ultimately, if you are to imitate an author’s writing style or ridicule a specific genre in which your story can be categorized, this will be satirical enough. 

    Don’t worry about being laughed at

    The misconception that satires should contain a lot of jokes and strive to be laugh-out-loud hilarious shouldn’t be the case. Although satires do invoke humour, don’t consider being humorous the same as being funny. Follow these crucial points, and you will write an impeccable
    satiric essay
    .

    Common
    examples of satirical essay

    If you need to write a good
    satirical essay
    , look it up to understand the task ahead of you. Here are some
    examples of satirical essays

    Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

    The nose by Nikolai Gogol

    The angel of the odd by Edgar Allan Poe

    The trial by Franz Kafka

    Summary

    If you feel like you need to reveal atrocities committed by bigwigs to the hoi polloi, a
    satirical essay
    is your answer. You must follow the above guidelines on
    how to write a satirical essay
    and embark on your journey.

    If you are stuck, reach out to the concerned people who will help and guide you in writing an excellent
    satirical essay
    . There is nothing more fulfilling than voicing your opinions and impacting people.

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    Trying to write the most excellent psychology research paper will inevitably lead to a brick wall. Finding new and engaging psychology research topics will prove to be incredibly tough. To be honest, psychology as a subject is quite challenging.

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    Selecting psychology topics for research paper assignments

    Many students do not get the relevance of psychology research paper topics. You should understand and carefully select the topics. Your paper will be meaningless if it does not have a good topic.

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    Where can you find exciting psychology research topics?

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    The leading research topics for college student

    Finding appropriate research paper topics for college students is a time-consuming process since the topic defines the value of the work. All academic writers, from students to professors, encounter a similar predicament. College-level psychology research topics will be more complex and require a higher depth of knowledge and analytical skills from you.

    Clinical psychology research topics

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    Are you looking for interesting psychology topics to research? Sometimes, coming up with a decent paper topic is more complex than the actual research and writing. There are plenty of excellent resources available to help you get started.

    One of the most critical tasks in writing any paper is deciding on a topic. In psychological research papers and essays, this might be very significant. Consider the breadth of psychology before choosing a topic that will enable you to address the topic without getting overwhelmed by knowledge effectively.

    You might pick any topic from the several subfields of psychology in a general psychology class. Some courses ask you to write a paper on a particular topic, such as a psychiatric disease, while others may not. To develop the best exciting topic, you should go through some psychology research topics.

    School psychology research topics

    School psychologists can help and support children and adolescents in various ways. You can use school psychology research topics at all academic levels of higher learning. There are many research topics in school psychology to select from.

    Check out the list of school psychology research paper topics. Look at how school psychology has evolved. Get ideas for your research by looking at existing research paper topics.

    Brainstorm for any psychology research topic

    As many ideas as you can come up with, write them down. This will assist you in focusing your thoughts on the specific topic you have been tasked with answering in your paper. Try to come up with concepts that are personal to you.

    Your professor may provide you with suggestions from time to time. This makes it easy for you to begin your research. Don’t choose too broad or narrow
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    ; they must be appropriate and have references.

    Psychology research topics ideas for your next assignment

    Psychology research papers are among the most rewarding writing projects that are intriguing yet challenging. The human mind and behavior are as intriguing as challenging to understand. Are you struggling to develop a single topic for your psychology research paper?

    It’s understandable, given that the field of psychology includes so many subfields, including social, experimental, educational, cognitive, developmental, and forensic. Many psychology research paper topics ideas exist, even after you’ve limited it down to a particular subfield. To hold the reader’s interest, you must make a wise option.

    Which topic has the potential to be the most beneficial to the whole community? You might get an idea by looking at a complete list of possible psychology research topics. First, let’s look at some helpful ideas for picking and writing your paper.

    Research topics in human development psychology

    Do you need an idea for a psychology paper, experiment, or scientific fair project? Human development psychology is an enthralling field and one of the most prominent areas of study in psychology. It can be an extensive topic, including everything from prenatal development through health in the later stages of life.

    Developing an exciting topic for your professor’s human development psychology research topics can be challenging. The essay’s topic is directly related to the professor’s rules and standards. Don’t spend time researching if the instructions or topic are unclear.

    Just a few topics might provide you with the inspiration you need. This is only a starting point for you to explore. If you’re interested in research topics in human development psychology study, you may check into one of the topics.

    I/o psychology research topics

    I/O psychologists examine workplace behavior and interactions with colleagues and managers. Individual/organizational psychologists study human behavior and apply their findings to workplace issues. Before you go deep into I/o psychology research topics for your project, you should learn more about this subcategory of psychology.

    Industrial-organizational psychology research topics

    Many businesses might profit significantly from a research effort that explains why people behave differently. When you ask for a list of relevant industrial-organizational psychology research topics, online businesses will respond professionally. Consulting professionals can enable you to locate a record of eligible industrial psychology study topic ideas.

    You should be able to come up with an intriguing research topic concept. The first step is to identify your career interests. Are you creating change-makers as leaders or starting a cultural shift? Is it possible to boost employee performance?

    Once you have a broad idea of what interests you, you may look into what others have discovered. Examine their findings and suggestions to focus your research further.

    Psychology research topics

    Psychology study focuses on the mind, functions, and how the brain influences behavior. Choosing this field is challenging, but it is an excellent method to understand science. The number of psychology research topics in this discipline expands with level; thus, being informed is vital.

    During your undergraduate studies, you may do research on the following topics:

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    The prompts’ directions may influence your choice of a particular field of study. To prevent over-explanation, choose narrow topics that focus on a specific region. Therefore, choosing research topics is one of the tasks you cannot escape in college.

    Top psychology research topics

    The importance of this blog post is to talk about psychology research topics. While research topics are important, so are the techniques used to get the data. If you’re worried that you won’t be able to complete your psychology paper to a high standard, get professional help.

    Many of your classmates follow in your footsteps and achieve excellent results. You can hire a psychologist to write your paper for you or propose a good research topic. Psychology is one of the most intriguing research areas.

    It is one of the reasons why you have several psychology research topics! As you begin to research your topic, you will fine-tune and adjust it depending on your discovery material. Beginning your study early will assist you in determining if your topic is too limited or too broad. As you begin your research, have an open mind.

    Help with psychology research topics ideas

    Despite the abundance of alternative possibilities, over 80% of students still struggle to locate excellent psychology research topics. There is a lot of work involved in deciding on a research topic. Topics that excite you, those you like arguing with, and you can go on for hours in a lecture hall should be prioritized.

    A psychology research paper topic should inspire you or rekindle your curiosity. People who share your passion for the topic will be drawn to your writing due to your enthusiasm. The first stage in completing successful research in psychology is selecting an appropriate research topic.

    To sum it up

    Writing psychology essays and research papers is a common academic assignment that helps students improve their analytical and persuasive writing abilities. There are several subfields within psychology, such as cognitive and developmental psychology, socio-ecology, recovery, counseling, etc. Students writing psychology papers or essays should first decide which psychology topic best suits their study topic.

    To come up with engaging psychology research topics, students must adhere to a set of guidelines. Choosing a psychology topic, researching it, and writing a thesis statement are all steps in the process.