Use the “Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Template” to differentiate how advanced
registered nurse roles relate to and collaborate with different areas of nursing practice.
Compare your future role with one of the following: nurse educator; nurse leader; family nurse practitioner; Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer NUR 513 acute care nurse practitioner; graduate nurse with an emphasis/specialty in public health, health care administration, business, or informatics; clinical nurse specialist; doctor of nursing practice. Indicate in the appropriate columns on the template which roles you are comparing.
Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer – NUR 513 Assignment
[Your Name]
[Course Code and Name]
[University]
[Date]
Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Ethics:
Ethics for RN Educator:
Professionalism
Justice
Equality
Fidelity
Non-Maleficence
Ethics for NP:
Professionalism
Justice
Equality
Fidelity
Non-Maleficence
Shared:
Both RN Educators and NPs emphasize professionalism, justice, equality, fidelity, and non-maleficence in their practice. They advocate for safe and quality care for patients and communities.
Different:
NPs can be primary care providers or specialize in certain areas (e.g., gerontology, emergency medicine), while RN Educators may remain at the bedside performing patient care to retain clinical skills.
Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Education:
RN Educator:
Master’s degree or higher
Optional certification in specialty area
NP:
Master’s degree or higher (e.g., Doctorate)
Typically enter with a BSN (unless a bridge program is available)
Shared:
Both roles require a minimum of a Master’s degree in nursing.
Different:
NPs may pursue doctoral degrees, while RN Educators may obtain certifications in their specialty.
Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Leadership:
RN Educator:
Strengthening the RN workforce
Expanding nurses’ knowledge and skillset
Role model
Leadership in implementing evidence-based practices
Designing, implementing, evaluating, and revising education programs for nurses
NP:
Decision-making skills
Delegation of responsibilities
Integrity
Mentorship (under physicians)
Striving for balance
Shared:
Both roles involve leadership responsibilities and complex decision-making.
Different:
RN Educators focus on educating nurses and implementing educational programs, while NPs focus on clinical decision-making, patient care, and working under physicians.
Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Public Health:
[Fill in the information specific to the roles being compared]
Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Health Care Administration:
[Fill in the information specific to the roles being compared]
Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Informatics:
[Fill in the information specific to the roles being compared]
Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Business/Finance:
[Fill in the information specific to the roles being compared]
Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Specialty:
[Fill in the information specific to the roles being compared]
Regulatory Bodies/Certification Agencies:
[Include any relevant regulatory bodies or certification agencies for the roles being compared]
References:
[Include the references you used for this assignment following APA formatting guidelines.]
