Examining Nursing Specialties Responses
Responding to Classmate 1 Discussion 1
This is an interesting post. Becoming a nurse in the psychiatric field makes you a very important member of the health care system. Specializing as a psychiatric nurse means one gets the opportunity to manage and improve various mental health issues and the wellness of mental health patients. For a start, choosing a career path in the psychiatric field means you are making up for the shortage of mental health professionals in the United States. The United States is currently experiencing a shortage of specialized mental health professionals, creating mental health disparities with negative mental health outcomes, especially among underserved and disenfranchised populations (Mongelli et al., 2020). A major challenge for mental health nurses in practice that the research has identified is confusion among the nurses when serving a wide range of patients with varied mental issues as the practice demands individualized care (Clark et al., 2020).
References
Clark, L. L., Lekkai, F., Murphy, A., Perrino, L., Bapir-Tardy, S., & Barley, E. A. (2020). Using positive behavior support plans in mental health inpatient care: A mixed methods study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 27(2), 140–150. https://doi.org/10.1111/JPM.12566
Mongelli, F., Georgakopoulos, P., & Pato, M. T. (2020). Challenges and Opportunities to Meet the Mental Health Needs of Underserved and Disenfranchised Populations in the United States. Focus, 18(1), 16–24. https://doi.org/10.1176/APPI.FOCUS.20190028
Responding to Classmate 2 Discussion 2
This is a good post. Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners (AG-ACNPs) are important health care providers. AG-ACNPs have advanced education levels that enable them to provide healthcare services to diverse populations, from young adults to geriatric populations, in both the primary and acute care settings (Miller, 2019). However, the roles of AG-ACNPs differ within primary and acute care settings. The roles of AG-ACNPs in primary care settings focus on family care, providing clinic-based care to patients, and supporting health promotion.
On the other hand, the transition from family care to acute care for AG-ACNPs means they will focus on providing care to specific patients for specific health and medical problems and critical care in these settings (Hravnak et al., 2022). This can pose new challenges for AG-ACNPs who have been used to providing care within primary care settings. However, joining a professional nursing association can provide the necessary support from peers to achieve a professional transition into new care settings.
References
Hravnak, J. G., Kleinpell, R. M., & Kathy, S. (2022). The acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) diag. Hamric & Hanson’s Advanced Practice Nursing-E-Book: An Integrative Approach, 457.
Miller, K. (2019). Setting or Patient Care Needs: Which Defines Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Scope of Practice? The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 15(7), 494–495. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.NURPRA.2019.03.004
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Question 
You have probably seen one or more of the many inspirational posters about decisions. A visual such as a forked road or a street sign is typically pictured, along with a quote designed to inspire.
Examining Nursing Specialties Responses
Decisions are often not so easily inspired. Perhaps you discovered this when choosing a specialty within the MSN program. This decision is a critical part of your plan for success, and you no doubt want to get it right. This is yet another area where your network can help, as well as other sources of information that can help you make an informed choice.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, initial postings to Discussions are due on or before Day 3, and response postings are due on or before Day 6. You must participate in the Discussion on at least three days (a different day for the main post and each response). It is essential to adhere to the weekly time frame to allow others ample time to respond to your posting. In addition, you are expected to respond promptly to questions directed toward your initial posting.
To Prepare:
Reflect on your decision to pursue a specialty within the MSN program, including your professional and academic goals related to your program/specialization.