Introduce the focus of paper. 10
Briefly describe the roles of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse in professional nursing practice. 20
Develop a professional development plan for incorporating the Texas Board of Nursing Differentiated Essential Competencies and the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education into your BSN nursing practice in the year following graduation. 30
Provide evidence from the nursing literature to support your professional development plan. 20
Conclude by summarizing key points of paper. 10
