NURS 6600: CAPSTONE SYNTHESIS PRACTICUM – Discussion 1

NURS 6600: CAPSTONE SYNTHESIS PRACTICUM – Discussion 1

NURS 6600: CAPSTONE SYNTHESIS PRACTICUM – Discussion 1

Walden University School o f Nursing Practicum Manual Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Practitioner Specializations : ? Adult Gerontology A cute Care Nurse Practitioner ? Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ? Family Nurse Practitioner ? Psychiatric -Mental Health Nurse Practitioner MSN Practicum Manual: Nurse Practitioner Specializations (April 2017 ) Page ii MSN Practicum Manual: Nurse Practitioner Specializations (April 2017 ) Page iii Walden University 100 Washington Avenue South , Suite 900 Minneapolis, MN 55401 1-800 -925 -3368 Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.

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NURS 6600: CAPSTONE SYNTHESIS PRACTICUM – Discussion 1

Section 1.

Introduction

Purpose of This Manual

Welcome to the field experience component of Walden University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program . This manual describes the structure and timing of the classroom -based and on -site practicum experiences and the policies students must follow to be successful in the nurse practitioner (NP) specialties. For more information about the nursing programs, students should refer to the School of Nursing Handbook . This manual is intended to provide MSN -NP students with information they need related to practicum policies and procedures as well as to serve as a reference for practicum preceptors and other practicum personnel.

This manual refers to the Walden Unive rsity Catalog and the Walden University Student Handbook for specific information on university policies and courses. These resources can be accessed at catalog.WaldenU .edu . Note : Walden University reserves the right to make program changes as needed to help ensure the highest quality program. Walden University The MSN program at Walden University is designed to promote Walden University’s vision , mission, and ongoin g commitment to social change.

These guiding principles serve as a framework for the program curriculum and outcomes and are included here as a reference. Vision Walden University envisions a distinctively different 21st -century learning community where k nowledge is judged worthy to the degree that i t can be applied by its graduates to the immediate solutions of critical societal challenges, thereby advancing the greater global good. Mission Walden University provides a diverse community of career profess ionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar -practitioners so that they can effect positive social change. MSN Practicum Manual: Nurse Practitioner Specializations (April 2017 ) Page 2 Social Change Walden University defines positive social change as a deliberate process of creating and applying ideas, strategies , and actions to promote the worth, dignity, and development of individuals, communities, organizations, institutions, cultures, and societies.

Positive social change results in the improvement of human and social conditions. School of Nursing Vision The School of Nursing envisions recognition as a preeminent 21st -century school of nursing in which the contributions of nursing, health, and related sciences will transform the provision of nursing services along the continuum of care and across the human lifespan to meet the needs of individuals and local and global communities. Mission The School of Nursing provides academically rigorous and culturally and contextually relevant educational programs, based on the scholar -practitioner model, for a diverse array of nursing professionals seeking enhancement of critical -thinking skills, abilities to select and implement evidence – based practices, and core and specialty nursing knowledge in order to transform society.

Goals The goals of the School of Nursing at Walden are to: 1. Empower nursing professional s through academic advancement that enhances personal growth, professional development, and academic achievement. 2. Create an educational environment where learners are able to build on their existing transformational and professional nursing knowledge, skills, and integrative abilities. 3. Educate nursing professional s with consideration for the complex needs of the diverse learner while upholding professional nursing standards. 4. Encourage learners t o integrate biopsychosocial, nursing and health theories, research, and evidence -based practice that exemplif y professional nursing standards. 5. Prepare professional nursing leaders who are empowered to promote social change for individuals, groups, and o rganizations locally, nationally, and globally.

MSN Program Outcomes

At the end of the MSN program, students will be able to: MSN Practicum Manual: Nurse Practitioner Specializations (April 2017 ) Page 3 1. Synthesize organizational/systems leadership for cost-effective specialist nursing practice that contributes to high-quality healthcare delivery, advancement of the nursing profession, and social change. 2. Critique evidence -based literature drawing from diverse theoretical perspectives and pertinent research to guide decision making that demonstrates best practices for specialist nursing practice in a global society. 3. Integratively assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate cost -effective healthcare strategies that reduce health disparities by patient/population advocacy for access to specialist nursing care. 4. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate using audience -specific oral, written, and information technology for professional delivery of specialist nursing care. 5. Evaluate health needs of diverse populations for necessary teaching/coaching functions based on specialist nursing knowledge to restore/promote health and prevent illness/injury. 6. Exhibit ongoing commitment to professional development and value of nursing theories/ethical principles (altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, social justice) in accordance with ethically responsible, legally accountable, specialist nursing practice. 7. Implement specialist nursing roles to promote quality improvement of patient -centered care in accordance with professional practice standards that transform health outcomes for diverse populations.

Nurse Practitioner Licensure Note on Certification

The MSN -NP specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for national NP certification exams, which are required for practice as an NP in most states. Because no university program can guarantee that graduates will be permitted to practice as a n NP upon graduation, Walden encourage s students to consult with the appropriate Board of Nursing or state agency to determine specific certification exam requirements. Walden enrollment advisors can provide information relating to national certification exams; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification exams for the state in which he or she intends to practice as requirements vary widely. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain national certification.