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Chamberlain University
NR-582: Leadership and Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice
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The purpose of this collaborative discussion is to encourage meaningful interaction between students and faculty, fostering critical thinking and knowledge sharing. These dialogues allow students to apply scholarly literature, evaluate strategies for success in graduate nursing education, and strengthen their ability to integrate and organize information. By engaging in this process, students contribute to a learning community where ideas and perspectives are exchanged, supporting the professional growth of the nurse practitioner role.
This discussion addresses the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Examine essential competencies and foundations across advanced nursing practice roles (POs 2, 5).
CO 5: Demonstrate professional competencies in shaping the advanced nursing practice role (POs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
Initial Post: Due by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT.
Responses to Faculty and Peers: Due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.
Posting Requirement: Students must participate on at least two separate days.
Late Policy: A 10% penalty applies for posts submitted after the Wednesday deadline. No posts will be accepted after Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.
50 points
Students should follow the provided guidelines and consult faculty if clarification is needed. The discussion components are outlined as follows:
| Component | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1. Application of Course Knowledge | a. Describe the leader’s impact on your nursing practice. b. Discuss the influence on the practice environment. c. Evaluate the leader’s skills using AACN or AONL leadership competencies. |
| 2. Integration of Evidence | a. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post. b. Cite a scholarly source in a faculty response. c. Cite a scholarly source in a peer response. d. Limit to one short quote (≤15 words). e. Use at least two scholarly sources weekly. Provide citations and references in APA format. |
| 3. Engagement in Dialogue | a. Respond to at least one peer. b. Respond to at least one faculty post. c. Use respectful and professional language appropriate for advanced nursing practice. |
| 4. Professionalism in Communication | Ensure correct grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation with minimal errors. |
| 5. Reference Citation | Apply APA format accurately for all citations and references. |
| 6. Wednesday Participation Requirement | Submit a substantial initial response by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT. |
| 7. Total Participation Requirement | Provide at least three substantive posts (initial, peer, faculty) across two or more days. |
Describe the impact on your nursing practice.
A leader’s approach can significantly shape professional development. For instance, supportive leaders often encourage autonomy and continuous learning, which enhances confidence and skill application. Conversely, ineffective leadership may create stress, reduce motivation, and hinder clinical decision-making.
Discuss the impact on the practice environment.
Leadership behaviors influence workplace culture. Positive leadership promotes teamwork, collaboration, and patient safety, while negative leadership may lead to communication breakdowns, staff turnover, and reduced morale.
Analyze the individual’s leadership skills using AACN or AONL competencies.
Applying the AACN or AONL competencies helps evaluate a leader’s effectiveness. Strong leaders demonstrate emotional intelligence, evidence-based decision-making, and advocacy for professional growth. In contrast, deficiencies in these areas may limit organizational progress and hinder the advancement of nursing roles.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. AACN. https://www.aacnnursing.org
American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). (2020). AONL nurse executive competencies. AONL. https://www.aonl.org
Smith, J., & Johnson, L. (2022). Leadership influence on nursing practice and outcomes: A review. Journal of Nursing Leadership, 34(2), 145–153. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnl.2022.145
