Nursing practice requires a high level of knowledge and skill to provide safe and effective care to patients. The Principles of Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) provide six core competencies that nurses must possess to meet the demands of contemporary healthcare. These competencies include patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics.
In 450 words respond the following questions. Use credible sources from the last five years and provide specific examples when appropriate.

Define the six core competencies of the Principles of Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) and explain why they are essential in nursing practice.
Discuss the role of interprofessional collaboration in achieving the QSEN competencies. Provide examples of how nurses collaborate with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.
Explore how the QSEN competencies can be integrated into nursing education. Discuss some challenges associated with incorporating these competencies into nursing curricula and how they can be addressed.