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Writing Assignment

Contemporary Nursing Practice

The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following: ( Assignment: Contemporary Nursing Practice)

1. Explain how the nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.
2. Compare and contrast the differentiated practice competencies between an associate and baccalaureate education in nursing. Explain how the scope of practice changes between an associate and baccalaureate nurse.
3. Identify a patient care situation and describe how nursing care, or approaches to decision-making, differ between the BSN-prepared nurse and the ADN nurse.
4. Discuss the significance of applying evidence-based practice to nursing care and explain how the academic preparation of the RN-BSN nurse supports its application.
5. Discuss how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and how this supports safer and more effective patient outcomes.

You are required to cite a minimum of three (3) sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last five (5) years and appropriate for the assignment criteria.

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