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NRS430 Professional Dynamics
Week 1 Discussion
DQ1 Discuss why you have decided to complete your BSN at this time, and the concerns you
have about completing your baccalaureate degree. Based on the readings in the
course materials, what strategies can you implement to be a successful student?
DQ2 List three examples of plagiarism and discuss how plagiarizing as a student affects
the integrity of a baccalaureate degree, the public perception of the nursing
profession, and evidence-based practice. Describe two things you will do to
ensure academic integrity in your work.
NRS430 Professional Dynamics
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 Define critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Discuss what critical thinking
in nursing practice entails and explain why it is important. Discuss the role
of critical thinking and evidence-based practice as they relate to patient
outcomes.
DQ2 Describe how the nursing profession is viewed by the general public. Discuss factors
that influence the public’s perception of nursing? Describe ways to educate the
general public on the professional nurse’s role and scope of nursing within a
changing health care system.
NRS430 Professional Dynamics
Week 3 Discussion
DQ1 How has nursing practice evolved over time? Discuss the key leaders and historical
events that have influenced the advancement of nursing, nursing education, and
nursing roles that are now part of the contemporary nursing profession.
DQ2 Discuss the difference between a nursing conceptual model and a nursing theory.
Select a nursing theory and provide a concise summary of it. Provide an example in
nursing practice where the nursing theory you selected would be effective in
managing patient care.
NRS430 Professional Dynamics
Week 4 Discussion
DQ1 Outline the process for the development of nursing standards of practice for your
state, including discussion of the entities involved in developing the
standards of practice and how the standards of practice influence the nursing
process for your areas of specialty.
DQ2 Outline the concept of professional accountability as it pertains to nursing. Provide
examples of how a nurse demonstrates professional accountability in clinical
expertise, the nursing process, and evidence-based practice.
NRS430 Professional Dynamics
Week 5 Discussion
DQ1 Discuss how professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing and how
they advocate for nursing practice. Explain the value professional nursing
organizations have in advocacy and activism related to patient care.
DQ2 Discuss the importance of advocacy as it pertains to patient care. What is the nurse’s
role in patient advocacy? Describe a situation in which you were involved with
patient advocacy. Explain what the advocacy accomplished for the patient, and
what the repercussions would have been if the patient would not have had an
advocate.
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