Week 5 discussion Nursing Theory: Utilization & Application, Ch . 22: Nursing Philosophies,… 

Week 5 discussion

Nursing Theory: Utilization & Application, Ch. 22: Nursing Philosophies, Models, and Theories: A Focus on the Future

The AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care: A Nursing Model as a Force of Magnetism

AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care

he AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care says that the needs or characteristics of patients and families influence and drive the characteristics or competencies of nurses. This activity is designed to show you how the application of a well-defined model can help determine nursing competencies.

Search the Internet for the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.

Week 5 Electronic Reserve Readings

Health Care Reform

Consider the following question:

How does health care reform impact the metaparadigm of nursing?

Write a 260-word summary.

Local campus students: Prepare to present and discuss your summary in the next class meeting.

Online students: Post your response by clicking the New Message button and respond to at least one classmate's post.