Historical and Contemporary Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice

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This course provides an introduction to the role of the nurse in advanced practice through an analysis of nursing history and innovations in the advanced nursing practice role in order to expand and challenge conventional thinking. The student will explore the theoretical literature from diverse disciplines on how innovations are conceived and implemented, particularly in nursing and healthcare practice. Using a case study model, professional role issues in advanced nursing practice are explored with respect to historical and contemporary foundations of advanced nursing practice, as well as, implementation and impact of health care entrepreneurial initiatives/innovations. The course will address statistical literacy and technical writing in the context of role development and nursing and health care innovation. Integral to this course will be an introduction to the online learning environment.