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NR536 Advanced Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice

Week 5 Discussion

Collaboration Café: Chronic Disease and Disability

Across healthcare settings, an increased incidence of complex disease and disability creates unique needs for care delivery. The advanced practice nurse plays a critical role in optimizing health outcomes for individuals with complex health concerns through holistic, interdisciplinary approaches to care. Through collaborative practice with interprofessional colleagues and community partners, strategies can be implemented to support the health and well-being of individuals with complex health concerns.

With learning from Week Five regarding the musculoskeletal system in mind, respond to the following:

Describe a scenario including an individual with a disease, genetic disorder, or disability involving the musculoskeletal system.

Discuss how the MSN-prepared nurse can collaborate with interprofessional colleagues to optimize health outcomes. Provide an example that applies to your scenario.

Explain how competency in advanced physical assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology contributes to interprofessional collaborative practice. Provide an example to illustrate the impact of advanced competency on interprofessional collaborative practice.