The constant change in the health care delivery system requires nurses to be flexible in their roles. Flexibility is the key to success during periods of change. Professional nurses need to open themselves up to various ideas to arrive at a perspective of health care that enhances nursing practice. Fundamental to this concept is the ability to work in teams. Individuals can only learn some of the required practice today, so the group becomes the focus. The Institute of Medicine emphasizes that teams improve communication, participation, and effectiveness and include inter-professional teams as critical healthcare competencies.

Homework should be approximately 6 pages, excluding the title page and references. The homework must be APA 7th ed. format and proper grammar. 

Homework should be about the following topic:

• Hypertension

  Grading criteria:

Description of topic – Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the topic. Thoroughly describes the topic.

Analysis and Evaluation of Issues / Problems – Presents an insightful and thorough analysis of all identified issues/problems. Rationales are supported by strong evidence.

Relevant and meaningful references. Use of at least 4-6 peer reviewed, evidence-based research references less than five years old. – Utilizes 4-6 peer reviewed, evidence based research references less than five years old. References are appropriate, relevant, and provide powerful connections about the topic and the concepts studied.

Mechanics and formatting Utilizes correct grammar and spelling. Uses APA 7th edition format for citations. – Demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; formatting is appropriate and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. Uses APA 7th edition correctly for citations and reference