Assignment Educational Preparation View RubricDue Date Oct .docx

Assignment Educational Preparation
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Due Date: Oct 23, 2016 23:59:59 Max Points: 200
Details:
Write a formal paper of 750-1,000 words that addresses the
following:
1. Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses
prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-
degree level.
2. Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how
nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based
upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a
diploma or ADN degree).
For additional help finding research on this topic, refer to the
GCU Library tutorial located at in the Student Success Center.
Refer to the "American Association of Colleges of Nursing
(AACN) Fact Sheet: Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing
Workforce" as a resource.
Refer to the assigned readings for concepts that help support
your main points.
Refer to "Grand Canyon University College of Nursing
Philosophy." This is an informational resource to assist in
completing the assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Students should review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
criteria and expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please
refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
NRS-430V-CONHCPPhilosophy.docx

Lisa Arends : For students informations
Just a reminder that there are APA helpers in instructor add ons
and templates for writing your APA papers. Click the resource
tab, Course Material, then add ons for instructor add ons
Common APA mistakes and citation helpers are especially
useful files.
My tip for today is - paraphrasing and using your own words is
always preferred over using a direct quote. Your references
should support/ prove what you say is true, they should not
speak for you or replace your own words. This is true in all
academic writing.
Over use of quotes is a problem in student writing and could be
considered plagiarism. Turn it In (TII) excludes quotes on your
reports, but educators are taught to look at the report with and
without quotes excluded. If the TII similarity score is high when
quotes are included it could impact your score.
Work on explaining things in your own words or paraphrasing,
not only is it a higher level of writing, it helps improve your
memory and understanding of the concept.
Happy Studying , Lisa
Grand Canyon University
American Psychological Association [APA]
Style Guide for Writing
© 2013 Grand Canyon University 1 Last updated: February 4,
2013

Introduction
Students of Grand Canyon University (GCU) are required to use
the Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association (6th ed.) for preparing
written assignments, except where
otherwise noted. All students should have a personal copy of the
APA Publication Manual,
which is available through the GCU Bookstore or local
bookstores. In the interest of providing
resource material for student use, this guide to APA style and
format has been developed and
made available. It is based on the current 6th edition of the APA
Manual. However, the guide
only highlights aspects of APA style and format, and so it is
recommended that students use the
APA Manual as a resource when writing APA-style papers.
An APA template has been provided in the Student Success
Center's Writing Center for student
download and use.
PLEASE NOTE:
The curriculum materials (Syllabus, Lectures/Readings,
Resources, etc.) created and provided by

GCU in the online or Web-enhanced modalities are prepared
using an editorial format that relies
on APA as a framework but that modifies some formatting
criteria to better suit the nature and
purpose of instructional materials. Students and faculty are
advised that GCU course materials do
not adhere strictly to APA format and should not be used as
examples of correct APA format, or
in place of the APA Manual, when preparing written work for
class.
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APA Format and Style
General
Academic writing, which is independent thought supported by
reliable and relevant research,
depends on the ability to integrate and cite the sources that have
been consulted. Use APA style
for all references, in-text citations, formatting, etc.
Write in first- and second-person sparingly, if ever. This means,
avoid using I, we, and you;

instead, use he, she, and they. Do not use contractions.
Paper Format
1) Use standard-sized paper of 8.5″ x 11″.
2) Margins should be 1″ all around (top, bottom, left, right).
3) Use Times New Roman 12-point font.
4) For emphasis, use italics (not quotation marks, bold, etc.).
5) Double-space.
6) Align the text flush left.
Organization
The basic organization of an APA-style paper includes the title
page, abstract, body, and
reference section, though students are encouraged to follow any
specific directions given in their
Overview assignment.
Title Page
The title page includes four elements that should be centered in
the middle of the page: title,
author byline, institutional affiliation followed by the course
prefix and number (e.g., Grand
Canyon University: PSY 351), and date of submission. Please

note that even though APA does
not require the date on a title page, it is a requirement for GCU
papers.
Being the first page, the title page is where to set up your page
header, which includes the
running head and the page number. The running head—an
abbreviated title that is a maximum of
50 characters—should appear flush left in all uppercase letters
in the header on all pages. Page
numbers should be in the header, flush right.
To format your running head and page numbers in Microsoft
Footer. In the header box that shows up, type Running head:
ABBREVIATED TITLE HERE.
On the Header/Footer dialog box that pops up, click Insert Page
Number (last button on the left).
Put the cursor between the running head and the page number,
and click the tab button a few
times until the running head is flush left and the page number is
flush right.
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Abstract
The abstract covers the main points of the paper and is not
always required in a GCU writing
assignment. Read the assignment instructions carefully to
determine whether the assignment
requires an abstract or not.
1) Abstract is page 2 of the assignment.
2) The word Abstract should be centered at the top of the page.
3) As per GCU policy, the abstract should not exceed 120
words.
4) Do not indent the abstract paragraph.
Body
The body will contain all of the author's main points as well as
detailed and documented support
for those ideas.
1) The body begins on its own page.
2) The title of the paper should be centered at the top of the
first page of the body, in initial
caps.
3) The introduction follows the title, but is not labeled.
4) Use headings to separate sections of the paper, but none of

the sections should start their own
page. The first level of heading is centered and bolded with
each word of four letters or more
capitalized (see template for an example). The second level of
heading (subheading) is flush
left and bolded, with each word of four letters or more
capitalized. Note that not all papers
will have headings or subheadings in them. APA dictates that
you should avoid having only
one subsection heading and subsection within a section. In other
words, use at least two
subheadings under a main heading, or do not use any at all.
References
The references page will contain a list of all sources actually
cited in the paper.
1) This should start its own page.
2) The word References, though not in italics, is centered at the
top of the page.
3) Include all, any, and only sources that were actually cited in
the paper.
4) Arrange the sources in alphabetical order using the authors'
last names.

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Style, Punctuation, and Mechanics
Numbers
1) Use numerals for numbers 10 and above (12 of the subjects);
for numbers above and below
10 grouped for comparison (2 of 16 responses); for numbers
representing times, dates,
measurements, and ages (2-year-olds, 2 hr 15 min); for statistics
and percentages (multiplied
by 5, 5% of the sample); and for numbers denoting a specific
place in a series, book, or table
(Table 3, Group 3, page 32).
2) Spell out numbers below 10 that do not represent precise
measurements (eight items, nine
pages); for numbers beginning a sentence, title, or heading
(Forty-eight people responded.
Ten subjects improved.); for common fractions (one fifth of the
class); and for
approximations of numbers of days, months, and years (about
three months ago).

Acronyms
An acronym uses the first letter of each word in a name or title.
1) Acronyms must be spelled out completely on initial
appearance in text. The abbreviation or
acronym should appear in parentheses after that initial spelling
out.
Example:
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) had a profound impact
on public education in the
United States. The NCLB was an initiative of President George
W. Bush in 2002.
Spelling and Word Usage
Use Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary as a default for
spelling words. The dictionary can
also be used as a resource for hyphenation, capitalization, etc.
In-Text Punctuation
1) Use one space after punctuation marks at the end of a
sentence.
2) Use ellipses when omitting material within a quote.
3) Place a comma after the penultimate word in a series. For
example: Your books, ball, and bat
are under the bed.

4) If a compound word is not in Merriam-Webster's Collegiate
Dictionary, use hyphens for
clarity rather than omit them.
5) Hyphenate compound adjectives that precede the noun they
modify, except when the first
word of the compound is an adverb ending in -ly. For example:
role-playing technique, two-
way analysis, middle-class families, widely used method
6) Do not hyphenate a compound adjective if its meaning is
established or it cannot be misread.
For example: grade point average, health care management
7) See page 98 of the APA Manual for further rules on
hyphenation.
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Initial Capitalization
1) Capitalize all words of four or more letters in titles (books,
articles, etc.) used in text. This
rule does not apply within the References section, except for the
titles of periodicals.
2) Capitalize proper nouns and names.

In-Text Citations
In-text citations are used in the body of a paper to show which
sources a student used for
particular material.
When you use material from a source, you need to document
that source by using a citation and
reference note. All quotations, paraphrases, and summaries must
be referenced. Using material
from a source without citing that source is considered
plagiarism; please reference GCU's policy
on Plagiarism in the University Policy Handbook.
Citation Rules
1) In-text citations should note the author information, plus the
publication year.
2) For a work by one author, cite last name followed by year on
every reference. This citation
can be placed at the end of the sentence, or it can be
incorporated into the grammatical
structure of the sentence.
Examples:
Researchers have concluded that food and comfortable setting
were more important than

games available to most students (Liu, 1999).
According to Liu (1999), researchers have concluded that food
and comfortable setting
were more important than games available to most students.
3) For a work by two authors, cite both last names followed by
year on every reference.
Examples:
(Walker & Allen, 2004)
According to Walker and Allen (2004)...
4) For a work by three to five authors, cite all last names
followed by year on first reference,
and the first author's last name followed by et al. and year upon
subsequent references.
Examples:
(Bradley, Ramirez, Soo, & Walsh, 2006)
(Bradley et al., 2006)
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5) For a work by six or more authors, cite last name of the first
author followed by et al. and the

year on all references.
Examples:
(Wasserstein et al., 2005)
According to Wasserstein et al. (2005)…
6) If no author exists for the source, use the first few words of
the title.
Example:
Students were more concerned about having a place to socialize
with other students than
about all-out competition ("Philosophy and the Science," 2001).
7) If the material is a direct quote, the page or paragraph
number of the source should
immediately follow.
Examples:
"Ethics examines moral values and the standards of ethical
behavior"
(Ornstein et al., 2008, p. 162).
Basu and Jones (2007) went so far as to suggest the need for a
new "intellectual
framework in which to consider the nature and form of
regulation in cyberspace"

(para. 4).
8) Quotations with 40 or more words should be in block format.
a) Omit the encompassing quotation marks.
b) Start a block quote on a new line.
c) Indent the entire block 0.5 inches from the left margin (in the
same position as a new
paragraph)
d) Additional paragraphs within a block quote should have the
first line indented an
additional 0.5 inches.
e) The in-text citation for a block quote is placed outside the
final punctuation for the
quote.
f) Double space.
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Sample Paragraph With In-Text Citations

Liu and Berry (1999) conducted a survey of college campuses to
determine the best
design for a student lounge. They concluded that food and
comfortable seating were more
important than games available to most students. Students were
more concerned about having a
place to socialize with other students than about all-out
competition. In fact, they continue,
arcade games could be a turn-off for some students because they
did not want to compete
with the noise to talk. These same students said that they would
prefer to have a place
where they could study and casually socialize at the same time,
so seating, lighting, and
noise level were all crucial. (Liu & Berry, 1999, p. 14)
This study and others (Wendell, 1978; Hartford, Herriford, &
Hampshire, 2001; Johnson et al.,
2004) confirm that while having activities is important, students
are more drawn to comfortable
multi-purpose environments.
In-Text Citation Examples
Book Reference:
Ellis, D. (2006). Becoming a master student. Boston, MA:

Houghton Mifflin Company.
With a direct quote:
Ellis (2006) notes that "creative thinking is more appropriate in
the early stages of planning
and problem solving" (p. 223).
Without a direct quote:
It may be more appropriate to think creatively during earlier
planning and problem-solving
stages (Ellis, 2006).
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APA References
The reference list should appear at the end of a paper. It
provides the information necessary for a
reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite in the body of
the paper. Each source you cite in
the paper must appear in your reference list; likewise, each
entry in the reference list must be
cited in your text.

Your references should begin on a new page separate from the
text of the essay; label this page
References (with no quotation marks, underlining, etc.),
centered at the top of the page. The
References page should be double-spaced just like the rest of
your essay.
1) All lines after the first line of each entry in your reference
list should be indented one-half
inch from the left margin. This is called hanging indentation.
2) Invert all authors' names; give surnames and initials for up to
and including seven authors
(e.g., Author, A. A., Author B. B., Author, C. C.). When authors
number eight or more,
include the first six authors' names, then insert three ellipses,
and add the last author's name.
Example:
Gilber, D. G., McClernon, J. F., Rabinovich, N. E., Sugai, C.,
Plath, L. C., Asgaard, G., …
Botros, N. (2004). Effects of quitting smoking on EEG
activation and attention.
Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 6, 249-267.
doi:10.1080/14622200410001676305
3) Reference list entries should be alphabetized by the last name
of the first author of each

work.
4) If you have more than one article by the same author, single-
author references or multiple-
author references with the exact same authors in the exact same
order are listed in order by
the year of publication, starting with the earliest.
5) When referring to any work that is NOT a journal—such as a
book, article, or Web page
title—capitalize only the first letter of the first word of a title
and subtitle, the first word after
a colon or a dash in the title, and proper nouns. Do not
capitalize the first letter of the second
word in a hyphenated compound word.
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Reference Examples: Books, Reference Books, and Book
Chapters
Entire Book — Print Version
Format:

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Location: Publisher.
Example:
Daresh, J. C. (2004). Beginning the assistant principalship: A
practical guide for new school
administrators. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
Electronic Version of a Print Book
Format:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of work. Retrieved
from http://www.xxxxx
Example:
Shotton, M.A. (1989). Computer addiction? A study of
computer dependency [DX Reader
version]. Retrieved from
http://www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/html/index.asp
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. doi:xxxx
Example:
Schiraldi, G. R. (2001). The post-traumatic stress disorder
sourcebook: A guide to healing,
recovery, and growth [Adobe Digital Editions version].
doi:10.1036/0071393722

Electronic-Only Book
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Retrieved from
http://www.xxxxx
Example:
O'Keefe, E. (n.d.). Egoism and the crisis in Western values.
Retrieved from
http://www.onlineoriginals.com/showitem.asp?itemID=135
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Edited Book
Format:
Editor, A. A. (Ed.). (Year). Title of work. Location: Publisher.
Example:
Feldman, P. R. (Ed.). (1997). British women poets of the
romantic era. Baltimore, MD: Johns
Hopkins University.
Chapter in a Book

Format (Print):
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of chapter or entry.
In A. A. Editor & B. B.
Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pp. xxx-xxx). Location: Publisher.
Example (Print):
Haybron, D. M. (2008). Philosophy and the science of
subjective well-being. In M. Eid & R.
J. Larsen (Eds.), The science of subjective well-being (pp. 17-
43). New York, NY:
Guilford Press.
Format (Online):
Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pp. xxx-xxx). Retrieved from
http://www.xxxx
Example (Online):
43). Retrieved from
http://www.science.com/ Philosophy and the science.pdf
Format (Online with DOI):

Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pp. xxx-xxx). doi:xxxxxxx
Example (Online with DOI):
43). doi:10.1037/10762-
000
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Multiple Editions of a Book
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work (xx ed.). Location:
Publisher.
Example:
Parker, F., & Riley, K. (2004). Linguistics for non-linguists: A
primer with exercises (4th
ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Entry in an Online Reference Work — Byline Available
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Entry title. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Title of
reference work (xx ed.).
Retrieved from http://www.xxxxx
Example:
Graham, G. (2005). Behaviorism. In E. N. Zalta (Ed.), The
Stanford encyclopedia of
philosophy (Fall 2007 ed.). Retrieved from
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/
behaviorism
Entry in an Online Reference Work — No Byline Available
Format:
Entry title. (Year). In Title of reference work (xx ed.).
Retrieved from http://www.xxxx
Example:
Heuristic. (n.d.). In Merriam-Webster's online dictionary (11th
ed.). Retrieved from
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/heuristic
Entry in Reference Work — No Byline

Format:
Entry title. (Year). In A. Editor (Ed.), Title of reference work
(xx ed., Vol. xx, pp. xxx-xxx).
Location: Publisher.
Example:
Heuristic. (2007). In J. Smith (Ed.), The book of words (7th ed.,
Vol 3, pp. 65-66). New
York, NY: Jones and Lawrence.
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Book Written and Published by Organization
Format:
Organization Name. (Year). Title of work. Location: Publisher.
Example:
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication
manual of the American
Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Note that the organization is both the publisher and the author,
so the word "Author" is noted

in place of the publisher's name.
Reference Examples: Periodicals
Journal Article With DOI
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Journal Title,
Volume(Issue), xxx-xxx. doi:xxxxxx
Example:
Herbst-Damm, K. L., & Kulik, J. A. (2005). Volunteer support,
marital status, and the
survival times of terminally ill patients. Health Psychology, 24,
225-229.
doi:10.1037/0278-6133.24.2.225
Journal Article Without DOI and Retrieved From Internet
Format:
Volume(Issue), xxx-xxx. Retrieved from
http://www.xxxxxxxx
Example:
Sillick, T. J., & Schutte, N. S. (2006). Emotional intelligence
and self-esteem mediate

between perceived early parental love and adult happiness. E-
Journal of Applied
Psychology, 2(2), 38-48. Retrieved from
http://ojs.lib.swin.edu.au/index.php/ejap
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Journal Article Without DOI and Retrieved From Print Version
Format:
Volume(Issue), xxx-xxx.
Example:
Light, M. A., & Light, I. H. (2008). The geographic expansion
of Mexican immigration in
the United States and its implications for local law enforcement.
Law Enforcement
Executive Forum Journal, 8(1), 73-82.
Article in a Magazine — Print
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month). Article title. Magazine Title,
Volume(Issue), xxx-xxx.

Example:
Mehta, P. B. (1998, June). Exploding myths. New Republic,
290(25), 17-19.
Article in a Magazine — Online
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month). Article title. Magazine Title,
Volume(Issue). Retrieved from
http://www.homepage
Example:
Clay, R. (2008, June). Science vs. ideology: Psychologists fight
back about the misuse of
research. Monitor on Psychology, 39(6). Retrieved from
http://www.apa.org/monitor
Article in a Newspaper — Print
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Article title. Newspaper
Title, pp. xx, xx.
Example:
Schwartz, J. (1993, September 30). Obesity affects economic,
social status. The Washington
Post, pp. A1, A4.

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Article in Newspaper — Online
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Article title. Newspaper
Title. Retrieved from
http://www.homepage.com
Example:
Brody, J. E. (2007, December 11). Mental reserves keep brain
agile. The New York Times.
Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com
Report from University or Government Organization, Corporate
Author
Format:
Organization name. (Year). Title of report (Publication No. xx).
Retrieved from
http://www.xxxx
Example:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National
Institutes of Health, National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2003). Managing asthma: A
guide for schools
(NIH Publication No. 02-2650). Retrieved from
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/asthma/asth_sch.pdf
Authored Report from Nongovernmental Organization
Format:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of report (Research
Report No. xxx). Retrieved
from Agency name website: http://www.xxxxxxxxx
Example:
Kessy, S. S. A., & Urio, F. M. (2006). The contribution of
microfinance institutions to
poverty reduction in Tanzania (Research Report No. 06.3).
Retrieved from Research
on Poverty Alleviation website:
http://www.repoa.or.tz/documents_storage/Publications/Reports
/06.3_Kessy_and_Uri
o.pdf

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Web Pages
The basic format for referencing web pages is as follows:
Format:
Author, A. A. (year), Title of work [format description].
Retrieved from http://URL.
Note: The format description in brackets is used when the
format is something out of the
ordinary, such as a blog post or lecture notes. For other
examples of format descriptions,
refer to page 186 of the Publication Manual. If no date is given
for the work, use (n.d.).
Examples:
Author Known
Landis, B. (1996). Carlisle Indian Industrial School history.
Retrieved from
http://home.epix.net/~landis/histry.html
Author Unknown
Seventeen moments in Soviet history. (2013). Retrieved from

http://soviethistory.org/index.php?action=L2&SubjectID=1929c
ollectivization&Year
=1929
Note: Use the article title or web page title as the first element
of the citation if the author is
unavailable.
When discussing an entire website (as opposed to a specific
page on the website), an entry
does not appear in the reference list, but is cited within text as
shown in the following sample
sentence:
The International Council of Museums website provides many
links to museums, codes of ethics,
and the museum profession (http://www.icom.org/).
IntroductionAPA Format and StyleGeneralPaper
FormatOrganizationTitle PageAbstractBodyReferencesStyle,
Punctuation, and MechanicsNumbersAcronymsSpelling and
Word UsageIn-Text PunctuationInitial CapitalizationIn-Text
CitationsCitation RulesSample Paragraph With In-Text
CitationsIn-Text Citation ExamplesBook Reference:With a
direct quote:Without a direct quote:APA ReferencesReference
Examples: Books, Reference Books, and Book ChaptersEntire
Book — Print VersionElectronic Version of a Print
BookElectronic-Only BookEdited BookChapter in a
BookMultiple Editions of a BookEntry in an Online Reference
Work — Byline AvailableEntry in an Online Reference Work —
No Byline AvailableEntry in Reference Work — No BylineBook
Written and Published by OrganizationReference Examples:

PeriodicalsJournal Article With DOIJournal Article Without
DOI and Retrieved From InternetJournal Article Without DOI
and Retrieved From Print VersionArticle in a Magazine —
PrintArticle in a Magazine — OnlineArticle in a Newspaper —
PrintArticle in Newspaper — OnlineReport from University or
Government Organization, Corporate AuthorAuthored Report
from Nongovernmental OrganizationWeb Pages
Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care
Professions Philosophy
In concert with the mission of the University, the College of
Nursing and Health Care Professions faculty affirms our belief
in educating nurses within a dedicated and supportive
community of Christian nurse scholars. The nursing programs
prepare graduates to provide excellent, holistic care while
encouraging a passion for achievement, a lifelong curiosity for
knowledge, and pursuit of advanced professional degrees.
The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for
Professional Nursing Practice guides the curriculum for the
baccalaureate program. The AACN’s The Essentials of Master’s
Education for Advanced Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing
Practice: Curriculum Guidelines and Program Standards for
Nurse Practitioner Education, NONPF and AACN Nursing
Practitioner Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas,
NONPF Domains and Competencies of Nurse Practitioner
Practice, and NACNS Statement on Clinical Nurse Specialist
Practice and incorporatesEducation provide structure for the
curriculum content of the master’s program. The College of
Nursing and Health Care Professions curriculum is designed to
facilitate the students’ abilities to creatively respond to
continuously changing health care systems throughout the
world. Educational experiences are planned to meet the needs of

and to empower both students and clients. Professionalism,
ethical decision making, accountability, critical thinking, and
effective communication are emphasized. This is achieved
through the application of liberal arts constructs, science, health
and nursing theories, and the values of the Christian faith
within the scope of nursing knowledge and evidence-based
practice. Nursing practice promotes human dignity through
compassionate caring for all human beings, without
consideration of their gender, age, color, creed, lifestyle,
cultural background, and other visible or invisible boundaries
between students, faculty, and clients.
The faculty of the College of Nursing and Health Care
Professions is accountable for the quality of the educational
programs and for the promotion of safe and effective nursing
through teaching, service, and collaboration with other
professionals and consumers of care. The following statements
reflect the philosophical beliefs of the faculty in relation to the
concepts of health, environment, person, and nursing:
HEALTH
Health is the central focus of nursing. Health is a dynamic
aspect of being that incorporates physical, emotional,
intellectual, spiritual, and social dimensions.
ENVIRONMENT
All humans interact with the physical, emotional, intellectual,
spiritual, and social environments in which they work, play, and
live. The nursing role is to help provide healthy and safe
environments so that persons may live in optimal health.
PERSON
We believe that all people are accepted and loved
unconditionally as children of God. In the baccalaureate
program, clients are considered to be individuals, families,
groups, communities, and populations. In the master’s program,
clients include in addition organizations/systems. Human
diversity is cherished. Spirituality is conceived as vertical and
horizontal relationships with God and humanity. These

relationships give hope and meaning to life now and in the
future.
NURSING
Baccalaureate nursing practice incorporates the roles of
assessing, critical thinking, communicating, providing care,
teaching, and leading. The caring professional approach
includes the values of autonomy, altruism, human dignity,
integrity, and social justice with unconditional regard for all
people. Nursing practice includes health promotion, disease
prevention, early detection of health deviations, prompt and
adequate treatment of the human response to acute and chronic
illness, and compassionate care for those experiencing death.
Master’s nursing practice expands upon baccalaureate nursing
concepts to include clinical practice knowledge,
coaching/mentoring/teaching, consulting/collaborating,
advanced leadership, and nursing education with a focus on
research and quality assurance, critical thinking, spirituality,
diversity, caring, and life-long learning. The advanced
professional nursing role relies on best practices and evidence-
based research with a focus on evaluation of health, outcomes,
and processes.
Nursing education is theory driven. Theories are derived from
the humanities, sciences, and Biblical concepts. Nursing
knowledge, theory, research, and health promotion are
influenced by spiritual perspectives, and ethical, legal, political,
historical, and social influences. The faculty values excellence
in teaching with an individual focus on the learner. Teaching
includes a variety of methods, learning modalities, and practice
situations. Faculty provide opportunities for students to give
comprehensive care to diverse client populations, and the
learning environment is created and arranged to meet individual
learning outcomes that are consistent with the College of
Nursing and Health Care Professions program outcomes. The
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions supports life-

long learning endeavors and fosters an appreciation of diversity
among traditional and nontraditional learners. Students are
educated to provide, direct, and evaluate client-centered care
while focusing on the person as an integrated whole.
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