NR565 Week 1 Discussion & Assignment
Building A Community Discussion
The purpose of this assignment is to introduce yourself to your peers and faculty. Online courses can seem impersonal. One way to build community is to become better acquainted. This introduction discussion will help to build a learning community. The initial posting to the graded collaborative discussions is due by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT. Peer and faculty responses are due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT. Preparing the Assignment Post a written response in the discussion forum for each question. This assignment does not require citations or references. Introduce yourself to peers and faculty. Tell us about yourself and your personal interests. Share why you chose to be a Nurse Practitioner. What thoughts and feelings do you have about prescribing medications in your new role?
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Hello peers and faculty, my name is [Your Name] and I am excited to be a part of this class. I have always had a passion for healthcare and have been a registered nurse for several years. My personal interests include hiking, reading, and spending time with my family.
I chose to become a Nurse Practitioner because I wanted to have a more autonomous role in patient care and to be able to provide more comprehensive care to my patients. I am excited to be able to prescribe medications in my new role, but I also have some concerns. I am aware of the responsibility and accountability that comes with prescribing medications, and I am committed to continuing my education and staying up to date on the latest guidelines and best practices to ensure that I am providing safe and effective care to my patients.
I am looking forward to learning from my peers and faculty in this program and contributing to the learning community.
