define critical thinking and evidence based practice discuss what critical thinking in nursing practice entails and explain why it is important discuss the role of critical thinking and evidence based practice as they relate to patient outcomes 3

topic: Scope of Practice and Differentiated Practice Competencies

Objectives:

  1. Compare practice competencies between associate and baccalaureate nursing education.
  2. Define the scope of practice for a baccalaureate‐prepared nurse.
  3. Discuss how the general public is educated about the role of nursing.

Read Chapter 3 in Dynamics in Nursing: Art and Science of Professional Practice.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/dynamics-in-nursing_art-and-science-of-professional-practice_1e.php

Read “What is Nursing,” located on the American Nurses Association (ANA) website.

https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/what-is-nursing/