1.) Describe the role of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and the reason for pursuing an advanced degree 2.) Discuss how a masters level of nursing education makes a difference in patient centered care and decision making 3.) Discuss how the selected advanced practice role can impact career advancement. a. Utilize the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report: The future of nursing leading change, advancing health – website: https://www.nap.edu/read/12956/chapter/1 4.) 3-4 pages 5.) Intro, purpose statement, conclusion 6.) 3 Professional Peer reviewed journal references, less than 5 years old
