Imagine that you are a staff nurse in a community care center. Your facility has always had a dedicated case management staff that coordinated the patient plan of care, but recently, there were budget cuts and the case management staff has been relocated to the inpatient setting. Care coordination is essential to the success of effectively managing patients in the community setting, so you have […]
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has established nine core competency domains that guide nurse practitioner (NP) education and practice. These competencies ensure NPs graduate with the skills needed for safe, evidence‑based, and patient‑centered care. Below are ~1000 words of detailed study notes and a 15‑question multiple‑choice quiz, formatted cleanly for Word. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Competencies Detailed Study Notes […]
Between 10% and 20% of the population experience personality disorders. They are difficult to treat as individuals with personality disorders are less likely to seek help than individuals with other mental health disorders. Treatment can be challenging as they do not see their symptoms as painful to themselves or others. Paraphilic disorders are far more common in men than in women, and generally quite chronic, […]
As a DNP-prepared nurse, you will have a significant voice in your healthcare setting to advocate for evidence-based practice (EBP). Understanding how evidence can inform better nursing care and improve patient outcomes is fundamental to successful advocacy. Blogs help facilitate a meaningful and more informal classroom environment—one that fosters dialogue, interaction, and the dissemination of ideas in a functional platform (Kuo et al., 2017). Blogs […]
The role of a nurse with a practice doctorate is multifaceted and significantly different from that of a nurse with a research doctorate. As a DNP-prepared nurse, you may serve as a clinical nurse educator, a policy and legislation advocate, an organization leader, or an advanced practice nurse responsible for tracking, installing, and monitoring initiatives aimed at improving nursing and healthcare delivery. Which role(s) are […]
This week you participate in the second of three clinical discussions called grand rounds. In one of these 3 weeks, you will be a presenter as well as help facilitate the online discussion; in the others you will be an active discussion participant. When it is your week to present, you will create a focused SOAP note and a short didactic (teaching) video presenting a […]
By now you should be familiar with Walden University’s mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework. If not, please refer to this week’s Learning Resources where you will find links to these important materials. Walden mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework will guide you in this course, throughout your program of study, and into your career as a DNP-prepared nurse. The AACN […]
Introduction Nursing theory provides the intellectual foundation for practice, research, and education. Within the hierarchy of nursing theories, middle‑range theories occupy a critical position. They are more specific than grand theories but broader than practice theories, making them highly applicable to clinical settings. Middle‑range theories address particular phenomena, guide interventions, and help resolve practice issues by linking abstract concepts to measurable outcomes. 1. Definition of […]
Introduction Nursing practice does not exist in isolation. It is influenced by theories from multiple disciplines—psychology, sociology, education, management, and biomedical sciences. These interdisciplinary theories enrich nursing knowledge, provide frameworks for addressing complex health problems, and guide interventions that extend beyond traditional nursing boundaries. By integrating interdisciplinary theories, nurses can address practice issues such as patient safety, communication, cultural competence, leadership, and health promotion. 1. […]
Grade Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Description of the epidemiology, trends and disease burden of the nutrition condition (10) A very poor summary of the epidemiological and disease burden evidence. Wrong key Information is presented. An adequate summary of epidemiological and disease Burden evidence, but there These are some major omissions. Key information is provided But with some mistakes. A good summary of the […]