1) Define critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Discuss what critical thinking in nursing practice entails and explain why it is important. Discuss the role of critical thinking and evidence-based practice as they relate to patient outcomes.2) Describe how the nursing profession is viewed by the general public. Discuss factors that influence the public's perception of nursing? Describe ways to educate the general public on the professional nurse's role and scope of nursing within a changing health care system.3) How has nursing practice evolved over time? Discuss the key leaders and historical events that have influenced the advancement of nursing, nursing education, and nursing roles that are now part of the contemporary nursing profession.4) Discuss the difference between a nursing conceptual model and a nursing theory. Select a nursing theory and provide a concise summary of it. Provide an example in nursing practice where the nursing theory you selected would be effective in managing patient care.

Initial Post: Create an initial response that addresses the following:Part 1: ResearchLocate one scholarly article that assesses the impact of culturally competent curriculum on the achievement gap. Provide the full APA citation.Provide a critique of your article. At a minimum include:The article’s strengths.The article’s weaknesses. Any theories or models referenced within the article.Any conclusions made in the article.How valid and/or reliable the claims, assertions, or conclusions made in the article are.Part 2: ReflectAnswer the following:What is the achievement gap and how does the development of culturally competent curriculum reduce or close the achievement gap? How is the need to close this gap a social justice issue? Guided Response: Post responses to at least two classmates. In your response, reflect on your classmate’s responses. Questions you might consider in your response include:How do your classmates define the achievement gap?Did your classmates present valid and/or reliable research?What’s the relationship between the achievement gap and culturally competent curriculum?