Purpose
This assignment is designed to help you explore how different decision-making approaches are used across all levels of nursing practice, from the bedside nurse to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and nurse leader. You will analyze a contemporary nursing issue, compare multiple decision-making models, and recommend the most appropriate approach supported by current evidence.
This week’s assignment is ONLY your Topic and Outline.
TOPIC: Advanced Practice Nursing # 3-APRN-led chronic disease management clinics.
Step 2: Develop Your Thesis Statement
Write a concise thesis statement that clearly explains:
the nursing issue
why it is important
the decision-making approaches you plan to compare
your anticipated recommendation
Step 3: Develop Your Outline
Use APA Level Headings.
Your outline should include:
I. Introduction
Background
Significance
Problem Statement
Thesis Statement
II. Literature Review
Current evidence
Cause of the problem
Impact on nursing practice
Why this issue is important
III. Decision-Making Models
Identify at least two decision-making models (three models are strongly recommended for your final assignment).
Provide:
overview of each model
strengths
limitations
current literature support
IV. Application to Nursing Practice
Explain how each model would be applied by:
Bedside Nurse
Nurse Manager/Leader
APRN (NP, CNS, CNO, etc.)
Provide realistic clinical examples.
V. Best Practice Recommendation
Identify which decision-making model appears to be the strongest approach.
Provide your rationale.
VI. Preliminary References
Include five current scholarly references published within the past five years using APA 7 formatting. ( References from 2022-2026)
Outline Requirements
APA 7 format
2 to 3 pages maximum (excluding cover page and references)
Use Level Headings
Bullet points and narrative are acceptable
Scholarly writing expected
I will stop reading after page 3 (excluding cover page and references).