Policy What are legislators currently doing to address your selected advocacy priorities for a vulnerable population? Are there current policies in place? Are there current policies proposed at either the state or federal level? What are the most obvious strengths and...
BLOG: OBSERVATION OF EBP As a DNP-prepared nurse, you will have a significant voice in your healthcare setting to advocate for evidence-based practice (EBP). Understanding how evidence can inform better nursing care and improve patient outcomes is fundamental to...
In order to fulfil your DNP degree at Walden, you will complete non-clinical coursework, practicum hours, and a DNP Project. Both the clinical hours you will complete as part of your Practicum and your DNP Project will align with specific Domains as defined in The...
Imagine that you are a DNP-prepared nurse responsible for overseeing a large intensive care unit (ICU). You have noticed that in the past three months, the number of nosocomial, or hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), has dramatically increased among patients who have...
Review the Learning Resources in Weeks 4, 5, and 6 that address evidence-based practice (EBP), implementation science (IS), and quality improvement (QI). Review the Learning Resources that address how to use PowerPoint and create narrated PowerPoint presentations....
The need for vaccine and immunization clinics for school age children with a school district The need for nutritional assistance programs pre-K students in a state-funded early childhood education program The need for diabetes education for elderly outpatients in a...
There are many hurdles to overcome when it comes to the translation of evidence into practice. As noted in White et al. (2024), of all the identified evidence, only about half of it is ever actually put into practice. Thus, being able to detect the potential enablers...
Introduction Nursing is a discipline that integrates science, art, and compassion to address the complex needs of individuals, families, and communities. Theories provide the foundation for nursing practice, guiding assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Among the...
There are several different types of theories in nursing. Grand theories look at nursing from a broad perspective of human needs. In contrast, middle-range theories are narrower in focus, and look at specific aspects of the nursing profession. Due to their narrower...
The field of nursing has come to understand the importance of working with disciplines other than nursing, such as the behavioral, social, and physical sciences, for example, in order to improve health outcomes. As this recognition has grown, numerous...
Introduction Nursing is a profession that extends beyond clinical practice to encompass advocacy, education, and leadership in advancing health equity. As a nurse scholar and practitioner, my personal, academic, and professional goals are deeply intertwined with...
Introduction Health is not determined solely by biological or genetic factors; rather, it is profoundly shaped by the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These conditions, known as the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), encompass a wide...
