The purpose of this assignment is to stimulate synthesis, critical self-reflection, dialogue skills, and discussion among peers. It is anticipated that it will take 8-12 hours to complete.
Directions:
After reading the previous module assignments and chapter 17, Maximizing APRN Power and Influencing Policy,
identify a current or emerging issue impacting the role and scope of practice for the advanced practice nurse, you may include nurse educators.
Find one peer-reviewed journal article related to either the current or emerging issue selected.
Initial post should be a minimum of 500 words. Response to a peer should be a minimum of 300 words.
Reflect on what the assigned reading means to advanced practice nursing and answer and complete the prompts above.
After completing the assignment and initial post, read peer postings and respond to at least 1 peer with a minimum of two in-text citations, citing appropriate evidence-based resources, such as the textbook or peer-reviewed articles, by the due date posted. When preparing to post a response to peers utilize the peer-reviewed journal articles and/or textbooks that supported the initial post.
Cite the initial reading and the response posts in APA format.
Posting and responses are due on or before the due dates posted on the Comprehensive Course Calendar.
Attach a PDF of the peer-reviewed article(s) utilized in the responses to the original postings.
All postings must be original postings. Do not reuse a posting from a previous or current course.
