D129 Task 1 1
Advanced Professional Roles and Values- Nursing
Philosophy D129 Task 1
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Advanced Professional Roles and Values- Nursing
Philosophy
A. Nurse as Detective
The role of a nurse as a detective for a masters prepared nurse is referring to the nurse
using clinical resourcefulness combined with nursing science to evaluate and conclude the
consequences of subtle variations and deviations from anticipated patterns. They then use that
information to avert or control adverse results. I can use this in my nursing practice in evidence
based practice (EBP) and safety and quality model elements of the nursing program conceptual
model. It can be used in EBP as I would use detect the variations and deviations and combine
that with my clinical knowledge to make healthcare decisions and deliver the highest quality
care. I can also use this in safety and quality as I would use my clinical knowledge to recognize
the variations and deviations from the expected, and then act to avert adverse outcomes and keep
the patient from experiencing any harm. (WGU, 2019)
B. Nurse as Scientist
The role of a nurse as a scientist for a masters prepared nurse is referring to using
translational science to impact healthcare choices, to advise and implement best practice, and
broadly distribute the results. I can use this in my nursing practice in leadership and education
and the genomics and genethics model elements of the nursing program conceptual model. I can
