25 Jan Introducing yourselves to the instructor and your peers
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Initial Response
Instructions:
As a way of introducing yourselves to the instructor and your peers, please post the following:
Your name and a description of your current position (If not employed, what are your expectations when you complete your program?)
How do you see yourself applying knowledge from this course?
Post a photo of yourself (self-portrait, family, or action photo).
Next, please read and respond to the following questions:
Visit the library website and conduct a search of the literature for at least one ‘best practice’ relative to your specialty track of NE, NLA, FNP, AGPCNP, AGACNP, or PMHNP (BSN students, choose one specialty track of interest).
Briefly describe the ‘best practice’ recommendation.
Discuss how you envision implementing the ‘best practice’ recommendation in your future role as a NE, NLA, FNP, AGPCNP, AGACNP, or PMHNP.
Correlate and describe how best practices facilitate certification success.
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
