Instructions: Submit a paper in which you discuss The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. The paper should be 5 to 8 double spaced pages in length (NOT including the title page and references). The paper must be written in APA format. In your paper, address the following components:
introduction and Background
• Introduction o State the topics
• Briefly describe the framework of the nursing discipline and how the Essentials are integrated into nursing practice across all nursing domains and competencies. o Obtain the reader’s interest
• Background o Accurate discussion, supported by scholarly references, that describes the organization that created The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice? o What socioeconomic factors contributed to recognizing the need to establish the Essentials?
Purpose and Overview of the Ercentials
• Purpose o What is the relationship between the Essentials and baccalaureate nursing education? o How do the AACN Essentials apply to nursing practice? o Per the AACN Essentials, what are the roles for the baccalaureate generalist nurse?
• Overview of the Essentials o Briefly describe each of the Essentials. o Explain the purpose and value of the critical competencies that are included with the Essentials.
Professional Nursine Practice Discussion and Conclusion
• Professional Nursing Practice Discussion o Discuss the relationship of each topic below with professional nursing practice as outlined by the AACN Essentials:
• Historical nursing perspectives and current Issues
• Implications for nursing practice by providing patient-centered care
• Evidence based practice as a guide for nursing practice and clinical decision making
• Healthcare systems and member roles • Improving patient care outcomes and ensuring a safe care environment through the use of information technology Quality improvement effects on healthcare systems and patient outcomes
• Conclusion o Summary of the topic without including new information included o Concluding Ideas are provided and leave an impact on the reader
