Nursing Education

📄 Abstract California’s advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), particularly nurse practitioners (NPs), play a vital role in expanding access to healthcare through prescriptive authority. This paper examines the legal components of the California Nurse Practice Act related to prescribing, identifies state‑specific prescriptive authority conditions, explores how these regulations support a culture of safety and risk … Read more

Introduction to Nursing Expertise Development Benner’s Novice to Expert model provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how nurses develop clinical expertise over time. The model identifies five stages—novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert—that illustrate how practitioners transition from strictly following rules to applying intuitive judgment based on experience (Thomas & Kellgren, 2017). This framework … Read more

Introduction Master’s nursing education plays a critical role in preparing nurses for advanced, patient centered, and leadership focused practice. Throughout this course, the Collaboration Café provided an interactive environment to apply course knowledge, exchange perspectives, and deepen professional understanding. Engaging with peers and faculty encouraged reflective thinking and strengthened the ability to articulate evidence based … Read more

Introduction The Prioritization of Care digital assignment provides a safe and convenient platform for nursing students to practice clinical judgment and decision-making skills. It focuses on identifying and prioritizing patient care needs, which is essential for effective healthcare delivery (Peddle, Bearman & Nestel, 2016). Digital simulation allows students to engage in realistic scenarios that enhance … Read more