NURS 8114 Week 10 Discussion: Clarifying Connections: Practice Problem, Evidence, Changing Practice Your literature review should be completed at this point in the module. Working from that assumption, you will use this Discussion to share your preliminary outcomes and analysis from your literature review with colleagues for their comment. You may choose to incorporate feedback…

NURS 8114 Week 8 Discussion: Search-Based Questions The Discussion this week invites you to check in with colleagues and your Instructor on your experience as you begin your Module 4 Assignment to conduct a literature search in the Walden Library. This Discussion is a particularly good example of how colleagues can support one another in…

NURS 8114 Module 3 Assignment: Exploring EBP Quality Improvement Continue working on your Module 3 Assignment to complete this week. Keep in mind that the key requirements are to identify a hypothetical practice problem as the focus of an evidence-based quality improvement project; a hypothetical health care setting for the project based on investigating actual…

NURS 8114 Week 5 Discussion: Translation Models and Frameworks  Collaboration offers the advantage of other experiences and viewpoints to confirm or challenge your own. Discussions can do the  same and for some topics, getting early feedback is especially valuable. This Discussion is one such example. As you dig into the science of translation and select…

NURS 8114 Week 4 Blog: Observation of Evidence-Based Practice As a DNP, you will have a significant voice in your health care setting to advocate for evidence-based nursing practice. Understanding how evidence can inform better nursing care and patient outcomes is fundamental to successful advocacy, as are examples of where, why, and how evidence-based practice…

NURS 8114 Module 1-2: Written Philosophy of Nursing Practice This Assignment, which you began in Week 1, is due by Day 7 of this week. As you complete your philosophy this week, take time to consider how one or more interdisciplinary theories—cultural competence, for example—may enrich or help clarify your philosophy. Resources Be sure to…

NURS 8114 Week 3 Discussion: Applying Interdisciplinary Theories to Nursing Practice Using the same practice issue from the Week 2 Discussion and an interdisciplinary theory you will be assigned, you will research your assigned theory for applications in addressing your practice issue. Although your focus is exploring one theory in depth, as you engage with…

NURS 8114 Week 2 Discussion: Exploring Middle Range Theories and Framing Practice Issues You will begin this Discussion by identifying a practice issue that will be your frame of reference as you analyze the theoretical basis of nursing practice. Be aware that your choice can potentially carry through the course, as you will continue to…

NURS 8114 Week 1 Discussion: Philosophy of Nursing Practice For this first course Discussion, you will present a philosophy of nursing practice that draws on your experience, area(s) of expertise, and beliefs. Looking ahead to your role as a DNP, also consider how to expand your awareness of issues beyond your own current practice—such as…