ROLE TRANSITIONS ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL ROLES & VALUES Competencies: 726.10.2: Manager of the Healing Environment “ The graduate responds to unpredictable situations and events common in the healthcare environment with appropriate flexibility and creativity. 726.10.3: The Nurse as Scientist “ The graduate correctly interprets and applies scientific evidence when planning and providing safe, quality, and culturally sensitive care for patients and families. 726.10.4: The Nurse as Detective “ The graduate detects subtle changes and deviations from expected health patterns while managing the care of patients. 740.2.8: Interprofessional Practices “ The graduate analyzes the impact of new and diverse advanced nursing and care provider roles on interprofessional practice. Introduction: Nursing is a practice discipline that includes direct and indirect care activities that affect health outcomes. As a baccalaureate nursing student, you are developing new competencies in leadership, and in order to achieve mastery, you must apply those competencies to live practice experiences and situations.