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Instructions

Over the past 4 weeks, we have discussed many forms of communication. We are, once again, going to focus this information on a specific area…Marketing. Please read all of the articles provided in the content section for this week to give you a good idea of what you need to do to come up with a good marketing campaign. I would like you to create a fictional company and present a marketing campaign to brand that company. Make sure that you give me some background as to what the company sells and who you are trying to reach, your campaign should target that audience. Think of yourself as a marketing executive and you are trying to convince the customer (owner of the company) why your marketing plan will be effective. I do not expect you to create an all-inclusive campaign, you just need to be able to clearly express your ideas to your client. These ideas should include how you intend to reach their target audience and should be supported by research to show your client that you have looked into their company as well as the market that they intend to sell. Please attach your paper as a Word document to this assignment.

Paper must include:

Cover Page

3-5 pages content

Reference Page –

Wikepedia is not an acceptable source for this paper should you choose to use additional sources.

Formatted and referenced using APA style.

For this assignment, perform a complete head-to-toe assessment on someone of your choice or a hypothetical person who has at least two (2) systems issues. Use the head-to-toe template here to document your assessment (add more lines as needed). In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages (in addition to the template) formatted in APA style, discuss the remaining criteria for the assignment. Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.

In your paper, address each of the following criteria:

• Use the template and include:
  • System being assessed.
  • Detailed review of each system with normal and abnormal findings.
  • For any system for which you do not have equipment, explain how you would do the assessment.
  • Normal laboratory findings for client age.
• An analysis of age-specific risk reduction health screening and immunizations.
• Two differential diagnoses (diseases) associated with possible abnormal findings.
• A plan of care (including two priority-nursing diagnoses, interventions, evaluation).
• Pharmacological treatments that can be used to address health issues for this client.
• Client and age appropriate evidenced-based practice strategies for health promotion.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

Submission Details:

• Name your document SU_NSG3012_W4_Project_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Write a 1 page paper APA style on the LEGAL aspect of Health Trends in Health policy and health care reform. No plagiarism. Please provide Turnitin document. References no older than 5 years.  

 Application of Analytic Methods1

Interprofessional Collaboration

           Medication errors can occur in any setting. Much has been done to eliminate this problem, yet there is much more than need be done to provide safe patient care. If I were asked to gather an interprofessional collaborative (IPC) team, in response to a recurring medication error and to prevent future mistakes in the inpatient medical-surgical unit where I work, I would put together a team from different disciplines within the institution. I would gather an IPC team to include members who can contribute to the solution, have expert advice, and who can help lead the change in a quality improvement project. According to Dang and Dearholt, (2018), the IPC team should be precise enough to be effective, yet large enough to have expert knowledge of the presenting problem.  The IPC team would include a pharmacist, nurse educator, nursing manager, unit head nurse, a registered nurse, a physician, an informatics specialist, and a practicing scholar.

           The responsibilities of each team member begin by the team coming together, and being prepared to share evidence-based content to help resolve the practice problem. For a team to be effective, the members of that team need to be able to share and understand each other roles (Etherington et al 2019). The role of the IPC members is to understand the impact the practice problem has on patients’ outcome, staff morals, and healthcare cost and to research ways to solve the problem. Members need to be knowledgeable about the topic presented. The team should be committed to the project and should be motivated to resolve the practice focus problem.  I would have weekly meetings with team members to follow up and feedback.

           Medication errors are listed under patient safety, which is one of the eighth practice problem burden in the United States of America (Chamberlain College of Nursing 2020). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a medication error can occur during any step of the medication process, from prescribing to administering (2016). Therefore, the team should be looking into all potential medication error aspect. The team leader should distribute tasks accordingly, and hold each team member accountable for the task assigned. The team of ICP shall strategize a plan to prevent medication errors in the unit.

           The nurse researcher and educator would establish policies, protocols, and training modules for unit nursing staff. The Informatics specialist will review the current technology and improve the system to identify and create alert as soon as a medication is written by the prescriber. The pharmacist would work within it department to establish a clear protocol for requesting clarification before any questionable medication is dispensed to the unit. The nurse manager and unit team will work on reeducating the staff on safe medication administration. Nursing leaders need to create a culture of confidence among staff, that it is appropriate to question a provider’s order if deemed unsafe.  In a pilot study by Boscart et al., (2017) they found that interprofessional teamwork, education, and open communication promote best practice and improve quality of care in heart failure patients in a long-term care setting. I believe respectful communication among disciplines is beneficial in all clinical practices.

           It is well known, that there is no I in team. For a team to be successful it members have to be able to work well alongside each other. Mutual respect for each other opinions is a must for the team to succeed. Ineffective communicating is the root cause of misunderstanding. It happens in personal relationships, boardrooms, and of course in healthcare settings.  Often, the failure to communicate can have life-changing impacts of patients, family, nurses, insurances providers and healthcare systems. Clapper (2018) indicated that debriefing allows team members time to critique performance and discuss ways for improvement. To facilitate effective communication and collaboration, there should be frequent feedback from team members.

References

Boscart V.M., Heckman, G.A., Huson, K., Brohman, L., Harkness, K.I., Hirdes, J., McKelvie,  R.S., & Stolee, P. (2017) Implementation of an interprofessional communication and collaboration intervention to improve care and capacity for heart failure management in long-term care. Journal of Interprofessional Care. 31 (5), 583-592. Doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2017.1340875

Chamberlain College of Nursing (2020) NR-701 Week 1: Application of Analytic Methods (Online Lesson) Adtalem Global Education

Clapper, T (2018). TeamSTEPPS is an effective tool to level the hierarchy in healthcare communication by empowering all stakeholders. Journal of Communication in   Healthcare 11 (4) 241-244. Doi.org/10.1080/17538068.2018.1561806

Dang, D., & Dearholt, S. (2018) John Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice model and guidelines (3rd ed.). Sigma Tetu Tau Intentional.

Etherington N., Wu M., Cheng-Boivin O., Larrigan S., Boet S. (2019) Interprofessional communication in the operating room: a narrative review to advance research and practice Canadian Journal of Anesthesia 66 (10) 1251-1260 doi.org/10.1007/s12630-019-01413-9

Medication Errors. Technical series on safer primary care. (2016) World Health Organization. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. www.WHO.org

I NEED A COMMENT FOR THIS POST WITH AT LEAST TWO-THREE  PARAGRAPH AND TWO SOURCES NO LATER THAN FIVE YEARS

You have been reflecting on changes you have undergone since beginning this program in each of your Journal entries in this course. Now you will synthesize those reflections, plus any other insights into a paper articulating your RN to BSN educational journey. You will use your module Journal entries as well as examples from other RN BSN courses to construct the Synthesis paper.

Objectives

Synthesis Paper in a reflective activity comprised of your experience in the RN BSN program.

You will address your experiences before the RN BSN program, you as a lifelong learner, you in the continuum of novice to expert in the professional nursing role, an account of your role transition to a professional nurse, and an evaluation of the program.

The Synthesis Paper will reflect your understanding and use of APA format and scholarly writing.

The following rubric will be used to grade the Synthesis Paper. The paper has 6 sections:

Introduction

Before RN-BSN Program

Lifelong Learning

Novice to Expert

Synthesis of Role Transition to Professional Nursing

Evaluation

The paper must have title page, reference page, plus no more than 4 pages that address the 6 sections of the paper outlined in the grading rubric. So with the title page, 4 pages for the body of the paper, and the reference page, the Synthesis Paper must not be more than 6 total pages using 12-point Times Roman font.

The first 2 grading criteria noted in the rubric below apply to all sections of the paper. APA format, scholarly writing, grammar and spelling are graded in each section. Use Spell Check and Grammar Check! 

In-text citations are required to support each section when you discuss the RN BSN courses or the program. Points will be deducted if this information is not detailed and referenced in the document and on the reference page. References need to be evidence-based if you choose to reference literature instead of information in RN BSN courses.

Title page, Reference   page, APA format 6th Edition, and Scholarly writing.

(10 Points)

Each section must   be 3-4   well constructed, grammatically correct sentences supported with in-text citation (current literature) as   required. Includes title and reference page. All sections included.

(10   Points)

Grammar and Spelling (5 Points)

Error-free grammar and spelling 

(5 Points)

Introduction 

(5 points)

Addresses   all these questions:

When   did you start the RN BSN program? Did you take 1 course at a time, or 2 or   more at a time? Did you take classes   each start date? If not, why?

 (5 Points)

Before RN-BSN Program   (5 Points)

Narrative   includes at least   two specific examples of   change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices as a result of RN-BSN program

(5   Points)

Before RN-BSN Program

Reference (5 Points)

Includes at least one specific reference to RN-   BSN courses or one reference to   specific   evidence-based research article(s)

(5   Points)

Lifelong   Learning 

(10 Points)

Narrative   includes in depth discussion and highlights new learning about self and describes attitudes, characteristics,   and actions as a lifelong learner

(10   Points)

Lifelong   Learning Examples (5   Points)

Includes   at least two specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices   as a result of RN-BSN program

(5   Points)

Lifelong   Learning Reference (5   Points)

Includes   at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses or one reference to   specific evidence-based research article(s)

(5   Points)

Novice to   Expert

(10  Points)

Narrative   includes detailed description of  steps   taken toward becoming an expert/professional, including interest and actions toward   a specific focus area of nursing

(10   Points)

Novice to Expert-   Examples(   5 Points)

Includes   at least two specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and practices   as a result of RN-BSN program

(5    Points)

Novice to   Expert- References (5 Points)

Includes   at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses or one reference to   specific evidence-based research article(s)

(   5 Points)

Synthesis of Role   Transition

(10 points)

Narrative   synthesizes changes in personal nursing philosophy and image of the role of   nursing

(10   Points)

Synthesis of   Role Transition

Examples (5   points)

Includes   at least two specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices   as a result of RN-BSN program

(5   Points)  

Synthesis of   Role Transition

References ( 5 Points)

Includes   at least one specific reference   to RN- BSN courses and one reference to   specific   evidence-based research article(s). Must include a reference addressing   Nursing Theory. 

(5   Points)

Evaluation

(10 points)

Narrative   that addresses:

1   aspect of the program that worked for you; 1 suggestion for program   improvement; 1 aspect of the program you would not want to see changed; and,   would you recommend the program to others and why.

(10   Points)

This is a discussion…..not an essay…..please make it understandable and not too formal

As health care consumers, we all expect quality care and positive outcomes. It is important as professionals that we meet these demands of health care consumers. Consider the work of the major theorists you examined in this week’s Resources, and think about how these theories apply to your own experience as a health care customer and/or practitioner.

By Day 3

Post your definition of quality, and apply it to the work of one major quality theorist (e.g., Donabedian, Juran, Deming, Triple Aim (IHI) – Berwick). Identify a practice problem that you have had some experience with as a customer or as a practitioner, and explain how eliminating wasteful practices could have improved the experience. Include how your definition of quality applies to that experience.

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Your posts need to be written at the capstone level (see checklist).

Notes Initial Post: This should be a 3-paragraph (at least 350 words) response. Be sure to use evidence from the readings and include in-text citations. Utilize essay-level writing practice and skills, including the use of transitional material and organizational frames. Avoid quotes; paraphrase to incorporate evidence into your own writing. A reference list is required. Use the most current evidence (usually ≤ 5 years old).

300-350 words. In text citations. Up to 3 references within last 5 years

References from course:

https://search-proquest-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/docview/816914442?accountid=14872

can someone please do this by today .

 Why is the concept of family health important? Consider the various strategies for health promotion. How does a nurse determine which strategy would best enable the targeted individuals to gain more control over, and improve, their health? 

add references, 250 word

Follow directions on attachment

APA style

3 references (no older than 3 years)

NO PLAGIARISM

Introduction & Conclusion 

Answer all questions 

Prochaska and Diclemente’s model of change behavior is one of the examples of organizational theories. The selected change model I chose is Prochaska and Diclemente’s change theory specifically designed for smoking patients focused on smoking cessation for the first time. This theory has 5 stages which are pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Pre-contemplation is where the individuals are not yet ready to accept the change and have very little knowledge of the change and outcome. The contemplation stage is where the individual becomes conscious of the problem yet not ready for the change. In preparation, the individual is focused and take necessary action to address the behavior. Action is the stage where the individual puts all efforts to modify the change and use multiple processes. Maintenance is the final stage that helps to replace the new outcome produced by the change and therefore will maintain the new behavior and this stage takes up to 6 months to bring better clarity and a quality patient outcome (Fidanci, I, et al,. 2017). What makes me choose this model is “change in behavior for anyone is not easy” and that is a true statement, saying that this model helps to evaluate after each stage and keeps motivating to move forward to the next stage to achieve the goal.

Prior to the third stage, it is difficult for patients to stay focused on the change. Therefore, the patients here will choose different strategies to stay in the action plan. Doing another activity with the same hand when they smoke helps to divert the patients, offering a reward at the end of the day, someone to talk to when the patients feel like smoking, to remove any obstacles from their environment that reminds them of smoking, staying strong in their commitment. All these approaches have brought a change in the behavior of patients therefore provided evidence for this model (Fidanci, I, et al,. 2017).

During all phases of this change model, getting input from the stakeholders will help in research and narrow down the actions necessary for this change. The patients in the initial stages need adequate motivation and education on why the change takes place, appointing clinical educators could help the patient to understand the pros of quitting the behavior. The patients when they reach the third stage require someone to talk to and to guide the actions since they started to put the effort into it. Screening centers for example Smoking Cessation at Lung Examination (SCALE) Collaboration can help to screen the patient’s risk for lung cancer (Kathuria, H, et al,. 2017). Nurses should use their critical thinking to identify the decision-making changes by the patient during the third stage because the patients could easily quit the action plan. Family support and community support during the fourth stage is extremely important as this will increase motivation for the patient. The action plan needs a lot of commitment and energy and it should be a collaboration between the patient, health care team, family members, and community. Since this is a cyclic model, the maintenance stage will refer to the screening centers to evaluate the patient’s change in behavior and overall health (Park, E. R. et al,. 2020).

Each stage provides patient evaluation which helps to identify the barriers and do necessary changes in the stages. This would require honesty, encouragement, commitment to keep the process moving on to attain the goal. Patients’ lack of knowledge, not showing interest, lack of motivation to complete the task signifies that the change model is not on a positive attempt. Identifying the needs of the patient at all the stages is important to know the effectiveness and therefore it is the team’s response to address the barrier and provide adequate support for the patient to achieve the behavioral change.  

I need a comment for this post at least 2 paragraphs and 2 sources no later than 5 years.