1.Describe the role of the advanced practice nurse and the reason for pursuing an advanced degree.

2. Discuss how a masters level nursing education makes a difference in patient-centered care and decision-making.

3. Discuss how the selected advanced practice role can impact career advancement. a. Utilize the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report: The Future of Nursing Leading Change, Advancing Health (found in Modules/Week 3) in the discussion.4.