Essential IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice o Recognizes that the master’s-prepared nurse applies research outcomes within the practice setting, resolves practice problems, works as a change agent and disseminates results.

As you plan, develop, implement and evaluate your nursing practicum project, reflect on how this project and your graduate education have prepared you to meet the growing needs of healthcare and the diverse populations we serve.

This week you will address Essential III: Quality Improvement and Safety and Essential IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice.

Essential III: Quality Improvement and Safety

o Recognizes that a master’s-prepared nurse must be articulate in the

methods, tools, performance measures, and standards related to quality, as

well, as prepared to apply quality principles within an organization.

• Essential IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice

o Recognizes that the master’s-prepared nurse applies research outcomes

within the practice setting, resolves practice problems, works as a change

agent and disseminates results.

See attachment for details on Essential III and IV; 400 words at least one resource