Role Analysis Paper
Role Analysis Paper
Student Name
University of Rio Grande
NUR 50303: Foundations of CNS Practice
Dr. Fulk
August 2023
Role Analysis Paper
Introduce the advanced practice nurse (APN) (define) and the clinical nurse specialist.
Competencies of the Advanced Practice Nurse
(Discuss the seven core competencies and include in-text citation)
Direct Clinical Practice
Guidance and Coaching
Consultation
Evidence-Based Practice
Leadership
Collaboration
Ethical Decision Making
Comparing the APN to Other Nursing Roles
(Discuss how the APN differs from RN and LPN practice)
Registered Nurses
EducationCertificationLicensurePractice
Licensed Practice Nurses
EducationCertificationLicensurePractice
Comparing the CNS to Other APN Roles
Nurse Practitioners (NP)
Practice FocusScope of PracticePractice Concerns
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM)
Practice FocusScope of PracticePractice Concerns
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Practice FocusScope of PracticePractice Concerns
The CNS Impact on Health Outcomes
(Analyzes the value and contributions of the CNS for improvement of outcomes in)PatientsNursing Practice Health Care
Future Implications for the CNS Role
Contributions and future outlook for the CNS
Conclusion
Discusses the overall importance of the CNS role to nursing and health care.
References
NUR 50303 Foundations of Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice
Role Analysis Paper
Paper Guidelines and Grading Criteria
Description of the Assignment
Each student will complete a formal APA paper of 5-6 pages that examines the role of the clinical nurse specialist as an advanced practice nurse. See description and grading criteria for required elements and organization of the paper.
1. Define advanced practice nurse (APN). Distinguish the APN from other levels of nursing in terms of education, certification, licensure, and practice. Summarize the seven competencies for the APN.
2. Compare and contrast the practice focus, scope of practice, and practice concerns of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to the other three APN roles: nurse practitioner (NP), certified nurse midwife (CNM), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
3. Analyze the value and contributions of the CNS to improvement of patient outcomes, nursing practice, and health care. Discuss future implications for the CNS role and practice.
4. Use a minimum of three (3) scholarly, peer-reviewed sources to support the discussion and analysis.
Paper Guidelines
This is a formal APA paper, not an opinion paper. Include the APA title page (APA section 2.3, p. 30-31), page numbers (APA section 2,18, p. 44), text (APA section 2.11, p. 39), and reference pages (APA section 2.12, p. 39-40). Do not submit an abstract.
Use good organization in writing the paper. Include a good introduction and conclusion. Use the outline in the grading tool to organize the text of the paper. Use topic headings to structure your paper and organize the required content (Sample Student Paper, APA Manual, pp. 47-49; 61-67).
Format the paper according to APA guidelines. Use double line spacing between headings and paragraphs. Do not use extra line spacing between headings and paragraphs. Use 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, in Word format.
The content of the paper should be covered in 5-6 pages. Do not submit more than 6 pages of content (not counting the title page and reference pages).
Use APA guidelines for referencing sources in the paper. Review guidelines for paraphrases and quotations (APA, p. 268-278). Do not use direct quotes unless meaning will be lost with paraphrasing. Paraphrase and document the source used according to APA.
Only use scholarly and professional sources of information in preparing the paper. Only use weblinks that are accessible to the instructor. For all references, especially a weblink, the instructor must be able to access it without any special login information. Do not use sources that are not dated, anonymous, or do not have authors.
Unacceptable references include:
Wikipedia or other online dictionaries
Blogs
Nursing-theory.org or currentnursing.com
No date (n.d.) or no author references
PowerPoints, SlideShare, lectures or personal communications
Submit the paper to the link provided under the Assignment in Module 2 by the posted due date.
Role Analysis Paper
Paper Grading Criteria
Criteria Comments Potential Points Actual Points
Introduction
1. Introduces the paper. 5 Definition of the Advanced Practice Nurse
2. Defines the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). 10 3. Summarizes the seven competencies of the APN. 15 4. Distinguishes the APN from other levels of nurses:
a. education
b. certification
c. licensure
d. practice 20 Comparison of the CNS to Other APN Roles
5. Compare and contrast the role of the CNS to NPs, CNMs, and CRNAs:
a. practice focus
b. scope of practice
c. practice concerns 20 Contributions of the CNS
6. Analyzes the value and contributions of the CNS for improvement of outcomes in:
a. patients
b. nursing practice
c. health care 20 7. Discusses future implications for the CNS role and practice. 10 Conclusion
8. Discusses the overall importance of the CNS role to nursing and health care. 5 Supportive Evidence
9. Uses a minimum of 3 current peer-reviewed scholarly sources to support discussion. You may use textbooks, but do not count it as one of the five required sources. Do not use websites only. 10 Paper Elements 10. Correct use of APA, grammar, and spelling. 5 11. Cohesion, structure, and logical development of ideas 5 Total 125
Role Analysis Paper
Description of the Assignment
Each student will analyze the role of the clinical nurse specialist as an advanced practice nurse. See description and grading criteria for required elements and organization of the paper.
Define advanced practice nursing. Distinguish the advanced practice nurse (APN) from other levels of nursing in terms of education, certification, licensure, and practice. Summarize the seven core competencies of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) roles.
Compare and contrast the roles of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to the other three APN roles: nurse practitioner (NP), certified nurse midwife (CNM), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)in terms of practice focus, scope of practice, and practice concerns.
Analyze the contributions of CNS roles in cost-effective, ethical, safe, and quality care for improvement of patient outcomes, nursing practice, and health care. Discuss future implications for CNS roles and practice.
Use a minimum of three (3) scholarly, peer-reviewed sources to support the discussion and analysis.
Paper Guidelines
This is a formal APA paper, not an opinion paper. Include the APA title page (APA section 2.3, p. 30-31), page numbers (APA section 2,18, p. 44), text (APA section 2.11, p. 39), and reference pages (APA section 2.12, p. 39-40).Do not submit an abstract.
Use good organization in writing the paper. Include a good introduction and conclusion. Use the outline in the grading tool to organize the text of the paper. Use topic headings to structure your paper and organize the required content (Sample Student Paper, APA Manual, pp. 47-49; 61-67).
Format the paper according to APA guidelines. Use double line spacing between headings and paragraphs. Do not use extra line spacing between headings and paragraphs. Use 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, in Word format.
The content of the paper should be covered in 4-6 pages.
Use APA guidelines for referencing sources in the paper. Review guidelines for paraphrases and quotations (APA, p. 268-278). Do not use direct quotes unless meaning will be lost with paraphrasing. Paraphrase and document the source used according to APA.
Only use scholarly and professional sources of information in preparing the paper. Only use weblinks that are accessible to the instructor. For all references, especially a weblink, the instructor must be able to access it without any special login information. Do not use sources that are not dated, anonymous, or do not have authors.
Unacceptable references include:
Wikipedia or other online dictionaries
Blogs
Nursing-theory.org or currentnursing.com
No date (n.d.) or no author references
PowerPoints, SlideShare, lectures or personal communications
SIMILARITY SCORE IN GRAMMARLY AND TURNITIN MUST BE LESS THAN 20%. Please be sure to verify this on your student Grammarly access.
Submit the paper by the posted due date.
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