NSG4076 RN to BSN Capstone Synthesis
Week 9 Discussion
Topic 1: Causes of Death
Using the CDC website, conduct a search to compare the causes of death among two ethnicities of the same age or two different ages of the same ethnicity.
Topic 2: Responsibilities of a Nurse
Discuss the following with regard to the role and responsibilities of a nurse in a community:
How are the roles of the BSN and the advanced practice nurse in community health different?
How are nurse practitioners utilized in your community?
Do they increase access to health care or work for physicians?
What are the requirements for nurse practitioners in your state?
What privileges do they have that general nurses do not have?
Justify your responses using resources.
