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Write a formal paper of 750-1,000 words that addresses the following:

1. Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level.
2. Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a diploma or ADN degree).

For additional help finding research on this topic, refer to the GCU Library tutorial located at in the Student Success Center.

Refer to the “American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Fact Sheet: Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce” as a resource.

Refer to the assigned readings for concepts that help support your main points.

Refer to “Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy.” This is an informational resource to assist in completing the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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NRS-430V-CONHCPPhilosophy.docx

In concert with the mission of the
University, the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions faculty affirms
our belief in educating nurses within a dedicated and supportive community of
Christian nurse scholars. The nursing programs prepare graduates to provide
excellent, holistic care while encouraging a passion for achievement, a
lifelong curiosity for knowledge, and pursuit of advanced professional degrees.
The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
guides the curriculum for the baccalaureate program. The AACN’s The Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced
Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice: Curriculum Guidelines and Program
Standards for Nurse Practitioner Education, NONPF and AACN Nursing Practitioner Primary Care
Competencies in Specialty Areas, NONPF Domains and Competencies of Nurse Practitioner
Practice, and NACNS Statement on
Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice and incorporatesEducation provide structure for the
curriculum content of the master’s program. The College of Nursing and Health
Care Professions curriculum is designed to facilitate the students’ abilities
to creatively respond to continuously changing health care systems throughout
the world. Educational experiences are planned to meet the needs of and to
empower both students and clients. Professionalism, ethical decision making,
accountability, critical thinking, and effective communication are emphasized.
This is achieved through the application of liberal arts constructs, science,
health and nursing theories, and the values of the Christian faith within the
scope of nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice. Nursing practice
promotes human dignity through compassionate caring for all human beings,
without consideration of their gender, age, color, creed, lifestyle, cultural
background, and other visible or invisible boundaries between students,
faculty, and clients.
The faculty of the College of Nursing and
Health Care Professions is accountable for the quality of the educational
programs and for the promotion of safe and effective nursing through teaching,
service, and collaboration with other professionals and consumers of care. The
following statements reflect the philosophical beliefs of the faculty in
relation to the concepts of health, environment, person, and nursing:
HEALTH
Health is the central focus of nursing. Health
is a dynamic aspect of being that incorporates physical, emotional,
intellectual, spiritual, and social dimensions.
ENVIRONMENT
All humans interact with the physical, emotional, intellectual,
spiritual, and social environments in which they work, play, and live. The
nursing role is to help provide healthy and safe environments so that persons
may live in optimal health.

 

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How would you leverage principles of sustainable health care, Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), “green” design, etc., when designing or renovating an existing health care facility?

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The topics and objectives for Week Five focus on future trends in health care. The desired outcome is a comprehensive understanding of what impact the trends have on future designs in an iterative process. The trend areas include, but are not limited to, technology, cultural and generational needs and demands, global health care facility design, and the effect of design on health care personnel. Learners should be able to demonstrate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate health care facility requirements by integrating concepts from prior academic weeks. Architecture reflects a society’s values, philosophical outlook, and changing directions in technology. Design teams are beginning to use evidence-based design to create creative environments based on research. They are using critical thinking skills to develop appropriate solutions to design problems.

1.Health Care Facility Planning Trends

a.Describe technology, equipment, and design elements that will support a sustainable health care facility of future.

1)Technological considerations

a)Electronic medical records

b)Computerized physician order entry

c)Personal digital assistants

d)High-speed communication networks

e)Wireless technology

f)E-health

(1)For patient and family interaction, such as preadmission, scheduling, disease management

(2)Physician interaction, such as credentialing, referrals, continuing education

(3)Employee interaction, including recruitment, benefits information, and enrollment

(4)Payer interaction, such as claims processing and verifying benefits eligibility

(5)Vendor and supplier interaction

(6)May result in new and different processes

2)Equipment

a)Telemedicine

b)Robotics

(1)Minimally invasive surgery

c)Diagnostic radiology

d)Treatment radiology

e)Nuclear medicine

3)Design elements

a)Sustainability

(1)Healing gardens

(2)Natural lighting

(3)Renewable materials (flooring, walls, and other surfaces)

(4)Décor and Artwork

b.Design a community-based sustainable health care facility or that address the needs of a community based on demographics

1)Analysis of alternative sustainability initiatives

2)Current and projected community demographics

3)Evidence based medicine/design considerations

4)LEED & Green Design Certifications

5)Sustainability Considerations

6)Life-cycle funding

7)Punch-list and operational capability