NR 439 Week 1 Discussion: Scholarship in Nursing Practice

NR 439 Week 1 Discussion: Scholarship in Nursing Practice

NR 439 Week 1 Discussion: Scholarship in Nursing Practice

The involvement of nurses in scholarship is very critical as it enhances and promotes the development of new knowledge and skills, improves professional practice, and advances professional growth. Nursing scholarship allows nurses to critically evaluate research outcomes and use them in practice, improving patient care and outcomes (Milner et al., 2023). Involvement in scholarship leads to the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) interventions in care delivery. Evidence-based practice (EBP) contributes to nurses’ ability to offer quality client care by integrating research findings into care plans (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).  As a bachelor-prepared nurse, EBP integrates proven interventions that lower the risk of harm and improve patient satisfaction levels.

Cultivating a spirit of inquiry entails seeking answers, critically asking questions on the current interventions, and being ready to integrate innovative approaches to challenge the status quo. In nursing, cultivating a spirit of inquiry implies taking a proactive approach to learning, especially new research findings on treatment, and continually improving patient care. Nurses can incorporate a spirit of inquiry in their practice settings by seeking advanced education, collaborating with other professionals to implement innovative techniques, and regularly reflecting on their practice to identify problem areas for improvement (Hashish et al., 2020). For instance, a nurse can embrace the spirit of curiosity by inquiring about the unique presentation of patient symptoms, getting more information through further research, and collaborating with other providers.

Growth in nursing scholarship is a continuous process that needs ongoing learning and embracing change in practice through innovative and effective EBP interventions. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) outlines certain competencies for nursing scholarship. The two areas of growth opportunities based on these competencies include using evidence-based practice (EBP) where nurses can critically appraise research, get the best evidence, apply it in practice, and evaluate the outcomes (Welch et al., 2022). Secondly, through inter-professional collaboration, nurses work in cooperation with other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care that involves using research evidence and the best current trends. Some of the strategies to enhance nursing scholarship include advancing education, integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) interventions, and collaborating with others in care delivery.

References

Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based

practice beliefs and implementations: a cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20, 1-8. DOI: 10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x

Hashish, A., Aly, E., & Alsayed, S. (2020). Evidence-Based Practice and its Relationship to

Quality Improvement: A Cross-Sectional Study among‎ Egyptian Nurses. The Open Nursing Journal, 14(1). DOI: 10.2174/1874434602014010254

Milner, R. J., Flotte, T. R., & Thorndyke, L. E. (2023). Defining scholarship for today and

tomorrow. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 43(2): 133-138. DOI: 10.1097/CEH.0000000000000473.

Welch, T. D., & Smith, T. B. (2022). AACN essentials as the conceptual thread of nursing

education. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 46(3): 234-244.

DOI: 10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000541.

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Week 1Scholarship in Nursing Practice

Discussion

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is to explore the importance of scholarship in nursing practice and cultivating a spirit of inquiry.

Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

• CO 1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7)
• CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7, 8)

Due Date

Graded discussions in Weeks 1-7 are due Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT. For courses with Week 8 graded discussions, the discussion will close on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. MT. All Week 8 discussion requirements must be met by this deadline.

Total Points Possible

This discussion is worth a total of 100 points.

Preparing the Discussion

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Abide by Chamberlain University’s academic integrity policy. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

Directions

Discussion: Apply Knowledge

Step 1: Consider your current level of experience with each of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) scholarship competencies. Drag and drop each competency to the box that corresponds with your level of knowledge, skill, and experience.

AACN Domain 4 Transcript

Step 2: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.

Paragraph one: Discuss why it is important for nurses to be involved in scholarship. How does EBP contribute to your ability to provide quality client care as a bachelor-prepared nurse?

Paragraph two: Describe the meaning of cultivating a spirit of inquiry. How can you incorporate a spirit of inquiry in your nursing practice? Share an example where embracing curiosity enhanced the quality of client care.

Paragraph three: Growth in nursing scholarship is a continuous process. Discuss two competencies from the above AACN activity that you identify as growth opportunities. What are two strategies to enhance your scholarship in nursing?

References: Provide complete references for all citations.

Posts should meet the following criteria:

1. Integrate Evidence: Cite at least two sources of evidence in weekly posts.
   1. Integrate evidence from assigned reading(s) OR lesson.
   2. Integrate evidence from at least one outside scholarly source as directed in the discussion directions.
   3. Integrate evidence that supports the discussion.
   4. Cite all scholarly sources, reading(s) OR lessons in an in-text citation within the post and include a complete reference at the bottom of the post.
   5. Use sources no more than five years old unless they are historical references.
2. Engage in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage with peers and/or faculty by asking questions, and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.
   1. Respond to a peer and/or faculty post.
   2. Provide additional information or clarification in the reply post.
   3. Add depth to the discussion.
3. Communicate Professionally: Communicates professionally on all posts.
   1. Communicate clearly and concisely.
   2. Communicate respectfully, civilly, and caringly.
   3. Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
4. Participate: Participates during the assigned week.
   1. Post in the discussion at least two times.
   2. Post in the discussion on two different days.

Grading

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NR439 W1 Discussion Rubric