1. How would you incorporate AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care to your practice? Give examples.
2. Research and locate two articles focusing on evidence-based nursing practice in your area of interest. Discuss how (or if) the researchers integrate a theoretical or conceptual framework into their research project.

• How does health care reform impact the metaparadigm of nursing?

Write a 260-word summary.

3. The AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care says that the needs or characteristics of patients and families influence and drive the characteristics or competencies of nurses. This activity is designed to show you how the application of a well-defined model can help determine nursing competencies.

Search the Internet for the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.

4.What do you feel is a better indicator of patient satisfaction?