NURS 8002 AACN Competencies and the Walden Mission, Vision, and Outcomes

NURS 8002 AACN Competencies and the Walden Mission, Vision, and Outcomes

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) established a set of criteria known as the DNP Essentials, which outline the core abilities that should be acquired and focused on throughout the curriculum of a DNP degree program. Furthermore, the DNP Essentials indicate the competencies and areas of practice that will inform your practice as a DNP-prepared nurse. Take note that, in addition to your personal and academic motives for seeking a DNP degree, you will be expected to demonstrate and practice these essentials in your everyday practice.

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For this Assignment,  document and reflect on the competencies presented. Reflect on your personal and academic goals and consider how those goals align with both Walden University’s mission and vision and with t

To prepare:

• Review  in this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the competencies presented.
• Review Walden University’s mission, vision, and university outcomes.
• Reflect on your professional and academic goals. Consider how may fit with your goals. How might you incorporate a commitment to social change into your academic and professional plans?

The Assignment: (2–3 pages)

• Explain how your academic and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change message, and university . Be specific.
• Explain how you plan to incorporate social change throughout your program of study and in professional practice. Be sure to include how social change may contribute to your practicum/field experience and your role in professional practice.

Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at ). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

By Day 7 of Week 3

Submit your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 3.

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DISCUSSION 2 RESPONSE

Every group has different health care needs at different times. The situation calls for nurses who are well-trained and have a lot of judgment and critical thinking skills. The institution is also built with the social, cultural, and moral needs of the community in mind. In the learner’s first post, he or she mentioned a culturally sensitive nurse who respects a community’s culture and way of life (Gates, 2018). A nurse with a bachelor’s degree should be able to do that. An advanced practice registered nurse works with different teams to make sure that patients get the best care possible.

Walden University, for example, can start a social and cultural change to help its environment grow. It can discuss its values and beliefs with the people in charge of the community to learn what they value. The university can produce well-educated nursing and other graduates who can make a difference in the health field (Lawrence et al, 2018). A well-trained nursing staff with master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing practice is critical to closing the gap between the wealthy and the disadvantaged. The nurse works in the community to identify and treat health problems caused by a poor diet or way of life.

High-risk people get the right health education and disease-prevention strategies from the practitioner. The main goal and purpose of a well-trained, clinically-competent nurse is to give new nurses the tools they need to find their way in their careers (Mackay et al, 2017). Taking part in conferences, talks, and mentoring programs brings people together and makes them more passionate about their work. So, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing should be in charge of promoting education and career advancement up to the Doctor of Nursing Practice level.

What’s Coming Up in Module 2?

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In the next module, you will analyze the roles and expectations associated with the DNP-prepared nurse. You will also examine the alignment between the AACN DNP Essentials and your practicum/field experience and Doctoral Project requirements.

Looking Ahead: Week 5 Assignment

Essentials you selected will relate to the completion of a practicum/field experience.

Although you will submit the Week 5 Assignment by Day 7 of Week 5, it is highly encouraged that you reflect on the AACN DNP Essentials you consulted this week and review the requirements to begin your preparation for completing the Week 5 Assignment this week.

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