Discuss the following:

In the context of your current work environment ( school Nurse), explore innovative strategies that professional nurses can employ to champion the integration of nursing theory into practice, enhancing the quality of patient care. Consider how leveraging evidence-based practices, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and utilizing technology can advance the application of nursing theory as a framework for delivering high-quality care in today's dynamic healthcare settings.

When answering the DQ2 you might want to consider what nursing theory might work in your environment. Or maybe a favorite theory that you think would be beneficial. For those of you not currently working as an RN, consider prior nursing experiences or when you did clinical.

Submission Instructions: 

· *Be sure you have first submitted your initial discussion post to this module’s “Initial Post Screening” before proceeding to post to the discussion board. 

· Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Sources should be current (published within last five years).

MODULE 2 ASSIGNMENT #2 is separate from the top. 

Future of Nursing & IOM Mind Map

In this assignment, you will create a mind map that describes and compares two pivotal reports in nursing: "The Future of Nursing Report, 2020-2030" and the 2010 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report. Your mind map should visually depict 

1) key elements, 2) recommendations, and 3) implications outlined in each report, highlighting both similarities and differences between them.

Submit the mind map as a URL or PDF. 

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=mind+map+examples&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8Links to an external site.

No AI, No Plagiarism, Use Turnitin screening  

1. Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail. 
   • Reflect on your learning experience. Which concepts stood out to you and made an impact?  How do you envision using the concepts learned in this course in your future nursing practice as a master’s prepared nurse?   
   • Describe how course learning activities and assignments will help you achieve Program Outcome 5: Advocates for positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based, collaborative advanced nursing practice. (Extraordinary Nursing). 
   • Describe how course learning activities and assignments will help you achieve ONE of the subcompetencies listed below that are related to the AACN Essentials Competency 10.3: Develop Capacity for Leadership: 
     
     • 10.3j Provide leadership to advance the nursing profession
     • 10.3k Influence intentional change guided by leadership principles and theories.
     • 10.3l Evaluate the outcomes of intentional change
     • 10.m Evaluate strategies/methods for peer review
     • 10.3n Participate in the evaluation of other members of the care team
     • 10.3o Demonstrate leadership skills in times of uncertainty and crisis
     • 10.3p Advocate for the promotion of social justice and eradication of structural racism and systematic inequity in nursing and society
     • 10.3q Advocate for the nursing profession in a manner that is consistent, positive, relevant, accurate, and distinctive 

In your post, discuss the following:

1. Briefly describe your experience during this course. This can include any type of group of psychotropic medications you consider you will use more in your future practice ( use SSRI).
2. Choose one such group of medications covered during this course and describe more fully and reflect on it.
   1. Identify the type of medication group of your choice.
   2. Describe the basic history of psychotropic medication.
   3. Identify your role as a future PMHNP when using this group of psychotropic medication.
   4. Describe the purpose and function of the group of medication you chose and why?

*PLEASE FOLLOW THE RUBRIC ATTACHED IN FILES!**

P a description of the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected for analysis, and explain how the healthcare issue/stressor may impact your work setting. Which social determinant(s) most affects this health issue? Then, describe how your health system work setting has responded to the healthcare issue/stressor, including a description of what changes may have been implemented. Be specific and provide examples. 

REQUIRED READINGS:

• Broome, M., & Marshall, E. S. (2021). Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician to influential leader (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.
  
  • Chapter 2, “Transformational Leadership: Complexity, Change, and Strategic Planning” (pp. 34–62)
  • Chapter 3, “Current Challenges in Complex Health Care Organizations and the Quadruple Aim” (pp. 66–97)

Read any TWO of the following (plus TWO additional readings on your selected issue):

• Amalberti, R., Vincent, C., Nicklin, W., & Braithwaite, J. (2019). Coping with more people with more illness Part 1: The nature of the challenge and the implications for safety and quality.Links to an external site. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 31(2), 154–158.
• Bangani, R. G., Menon, V., & Jovanov, E. (2021). Personalized stress monitoring AI system for healthcare workersLinks to an external site.. 2021 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM), Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM), 2021 IEEE International Conference On, 2992–2997.
• Carter, M. W., & Busby, C. R. (2023). How can operational research make a real difference in healthcare? Challenges of implementationLinks to an external site.. European Journal of Operational Research, 306(3), 1059–1068.
• Dixon-Woods, M., McNicol, S., & Martin, G. (2012, October 1). Ten challenges in improving quality in healthcare: lessons from the Health Foundation’s programme evaluations and relevant literatureLinks to an external site.. BMJ Quality & Safety, 21(10), 876.
• Gjellebæk, C., Svensson, A., Bjørkquist, C., Fladeby, N., & Grundén, K. (2020). Management challenges for future digitalization of healthcare servicesLinks to an external site.. Futures, 124.
• Greco, E., Graziano, E. A., Stella, G. P., Mastrodascio, M., & Cedrone, F. (2022). The impact of leadership on perceived work-related stress in healthcare facilities organisationsLinks to an external site.. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 35(4/5), 734-748.
• Hale, K. (2021). Benefits and challenges of social media in health careLinks to an external site.. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 44(3), 309–315.
• Navaz, A. N., Serhani, M. A., El Kassabi, H. T., Al-Qirim, N., & Ismail, H. (2021). Trends, technologies, and key challenges in smart and connected healthcareLinks to an external site.. IEEE Access, Access, IEEE, 9, 74044–74067. 
• Slonim, A. (2023). Top challenges facing healthcare: Back to basicsLinks to an external site.. Physician Leadership Journal, 10(2), 12–14. https://doi.org/10.55834/plj.2064149664

Step 1

For Season 1 of the series, explore the stereotypes your character encounters. (Approx 75 words)

• Define stereotypes within the storyline and explore how they might emerge and persist.
• How does your character inadvertently embody or challenge these stereotypes?
• When and how does your character stereotype others? 

Step 2

For Season 2, delve into the theme of prejudice. (Approx 75 words)

• Explain how prejudice may arise through socialization and stereotyping.
• How do these prejudices impact the life and relationships of your main character? 

Step 3

For Season 3, describe a pivotal moment when your main character realizes they can act against stereotypes and prejudices or do nothing. (Approx 75 words)

• How would this scenario unfold?
• What effect would it have on your character's perspectives and behaviors?
• How might inclusion and equity be realized for themselves and others? 

Reflect on your personal and professional values and conscious or unconscious biases that influence your leadership style. What is one strength and one weakness of your leadership style? How does your leadership style impact your relationship dynamics and conflict management approach?

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to "RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric" and "RN-BSN Participation Rubric," located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education