AACN BSN ESSENTIALS

Instructions: Submit a paper in which you discuss The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. The paper should be 5 to 8 double spaced pages in length (NOT including the title page and references). The paper must be written in APA format. In your paper, address the following components: introduction and Background • Introduction o State the topics • Briefly describe the framework of the nursing discipline and how the Essentials are integrated into nursing practice across all nursing domains and competencies. o Obtain the reader's interest • Background o Accurate discussion, supported by scholarly references, that describes the organization that created The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice? o What socioeconomic factors contributed to recognizing the need to establish the Essentials? Purpose and Overview of the Ercentials • Purpose o What is the relationship between the Essentials and baccalaureate nursing education? o How do the AACN Essentials apply to nursing practice? o Per the AACN Essentials, what are the roles for the baccalaureate generalist nurse? • Overview of the Essentials o Briefly describe each of the Essentials. o Explain the purpose and value of the critical competencies that are included with the Essentials. Professional Nursine Practice Discussion and Conclusion • Professional Nursing Practice Discussion o Discuss the relationship of each topic below with professional nursing practice as outlined by the AACN Essentials: • Historical nursing perspectives and current Issues • Implications for nursing practice by providing patient-centered care • Evidence based practice as a guide for nursing practice and clinical decision making • Healthcare systems and member roles • Improving patient care outcomes and ensuring a safe care environment through the use of information technology Quality improvement effects on healthcare systems and patient outcomes • Conclusion o Summary of the topic without including new information included o Concluding Ideas are provided and leave an impact on the reader