Directions
Paragraph One:
Discuss why it is important for nurses to be involved in scholarship. How does EBP contribute to your ability to provide quality client care as a bachelor-prepared nurse?
Paragraph Two:
Describe the meaning of cultivating a spirit of inquiry. How can you incorporate a spirit of inquiry in your nursing practice? Share an example where embracing curiosity enhanced the quality of client care.
Paragraph Three:
Growth in nursing scholarship is a continuous process. Discuss two competencies from the AACN activity that you identify as growth opportunities. What are two strategies to enhance your scholarship in nursing?
How to Approach Each Paragraph
Paragraph One – Scholarship & EBP
Begin by explaining why nursing scholarship matters (improves practice, supports evidence-based care, advances the profession).
Define evidence-based practice (EBP) in simple terms: integrating best research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
Explain how EBP helps you:
Improve patient outcomes
Reduce errors
Make informed clinical decisions
Provide safe, high-quality care
Connect this to your role as a BSN-prepared nurse (critical thinking, research literacy, leadership in practice improvement).
Keep this paragraph focused on quality care and professional responsibility.
Paragraph Two – Spirit of Inquiry
Define a “spirit of inquiry” as curiosity and questioning current practice to improve care.
Explain how to incorporate it:
Asking “why” behind procedures
Reviewing evidence before accepting routine practices
Participating in quality improvement
Provide a short real or realistic example:
Noticing frequent medication errors
Questioning workflow inefficiencies
Researching best practices and suggesting improvements
Show how curiosity led to better patient outcomes.
Paragraph Three – AACN Competencies & Growth
Identify two competencies from the AACN activity (examples: informatics, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, leadership, interprofessional collaboration).
Explain why these are growth areas for you personally.
Then list two strategies to improve:
Attending workshops or CE courses
Seeking mentorship
Participating in research or QI projects
Joining professional organizations
Focus on self-awareness and realistic improvement strategies.
Sample Solution
Nurses play a crucial role in scholarship, as staying informed about current research and medical advancements allows us to continuously enhance patient care. Science and education are ever-evolving, requiring us to adapt and refine our practices. Houser (2021) emphasizes that to collaborate effectively with…..Click below to access the full sample solution (PDF)