Nursing and Community (Due 24 hours)

 

1) Minimum 10 full pages (Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part)

 

Parts 4 and 5 must be different. Different writing and perspective, but always answering questions objectively

              Part 1: minimum 1 page

              Part 2: minimum 1 page

              Part 3: minimum 1 page

              Part 4: minimum 1 page

             Part 5 : minimum 1 page 

             Part 6: minimum 1 page 

             Part 7: minimum 1 page 

             Part 8 : minimum 1 page 

             Part 9: minimum 1 page 

             Part 10: minimum 1 page 

Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms, please use headers

          All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraphs

          Bulleted responses are not accepted

          Dont write in the first person 

          Dont copy and pase the questions.

          Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

         Submit 1 document per part

3) It will be verified by Turnitin and SafeAssign

4) Minimum 3 references per part not older than 5 years

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question.

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:

Part 1.doc 

Part 2.doc 

__________________________________________________________________________________

 

Part 1:

1. Jeff is 11 years old and slightly overweight. His father is a truck driver who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. His mother is a licensed practical nurse at the local hospital. At a recent health science fair at his school, a student-led screening clinic documented Jeff’s blood pressure at 140/92 mm Hg.

a. Is Jeff at risk? If so, for what?

b. Utilizing the Guidelines for High Blood Pressure in Adults (American College of Cardiology, 2017), what is Jeff’s future risk from adolescence through adulthood?

c. How does epidemiologic data define hypertension in a child of Jeff’s age?

d. Are there health promotion activities that you would recommend?

Part 2:  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

There are different treatments used for the diagnosis of PTSD. 

Please, select one of them (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

1. Discuss it. 

2. Explain why you selected that particular treatment.

Part 3:  

The gerontological nurse is responsible to conduct a complete “head-to-toe” physical assessment. There are several considerations of common changes in late life during physical assessment discussed in your textbook. 

1. Mention at least 3 common changes in late life that the gerontological nurse needs to have in consideration during a physical assessment.

2. Explain each one of them.

Part 4:  

 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is the primary federal agency for improving access to healthcare by strengthening the healthcare workforce, building healthy communities, and achieving health equity. 

Integrated care involves a team of primary care, dental, and behavioral health practitioners working together using a systematic, cost-effective approach to patient care.

After the reading the following HRSA Report:

https://www.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/hrsa/advisory-committees/primarycare-dentist/reports/actpcmd-14-report.pdf

1. Discuss what are the 4 main recommendations given on this report and the rationales for each one (See file 2)

Part 5:  

 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is the primary federal agency for improving access to healthcare by strengthening the healthcare workforce, building healthy communities, and achieving health equity. 

Integrated care involves a team of primary care, dental, and behavioral health practitioners working together using a systematic, cost-effective approach to patient care.

After the reading the following HRSA Report:

https://www.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/hrsa/advisory-committees/primarycare-dentist/reports/actpcmd-14-report.pdf

1. Discuss what are the 4 main recommendations given on this report and the rationales for each one (See file 2)

Part 6:  

 

CS/SB 614 authorizes an ARNP to prescribe, dispense, administer, or order any drug, which would include controlled substances.

ARNP disciplinary sanctions are added to the bill in s. 456.072, F.S., (Section 5) to mirror a physician’s sanctions for prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance other in the course of professional practice or failing to meet practice standards. Additional acts for which discipline may be taken against an ARNP relating to practicing with controlled substances that are added to the Nurse Practice Act (Section 10) include:

 Presigning blank prescription forms.

 Prescribing a Schedule II for office use.

 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering an amphetamine or sympathomimetic amine drug, except for specified conditions.

 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering certain hormones for muscle-building or athletic performance.

 Promoting or advertising a pharmacy on a prescription form unless the form also states that the prescription may be filled at the pharmacy of your choice.

 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering drugs, including controlled substances, other than in the course of his or her professional practice.

 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering a controlled substance to himself or herself.

 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering laetrile.

 Dispensing a controlled substance listed in Schedule II or Schedule III in violation of the requirements for dispensing practitioners in the Pharmacy Practice Act.

 Promoting or advertising controlled substances.

After reading the following news article http://c-hit.org/2015/04/06/high-prescribing-nurse-surrenders-drug-licenses/

1. Identify what issues may arise with prescriptive authority of controlled substances and how you may avoid these situations? 

Part 7:  

 

Considering today’s forces, trends, and issues that influence curriculum development and the changing demands in healthcare delivery.

1. Discuss how you think the nursing curricula needs to change in order to prepare nurse graduates for their future role as practicing nurses.

Part 8:  

 

Revisit your personal philosophy of teaching. 

1. What learning strategies (discussed in chapter 7) that are influenced by your personal philosophy of teaching might you integrate into the curricula? 

2. Discuss how the learning strategies you described align with your personal philosophy of teaching.

Part 9:  

Research topic: Nursing professional care in the prevention of infections associated with health care in intensive care units. 

   

Problem question: What is the nursing professional’s care in preventing infections associated with health care in an adult Intensive Care Unit, according to the scientific literature review?

Appropriate sampling is a critical component in developing a good research project. Using your approved research questions and research topic, 

1. explain your anticipated sampling method (Intentional non-probability sampling method)  and why this is appropriate for your research proposal.

Part 10:  

When you develop a research project, you need to have a reliable and valid method of measurement in your study. 

1. Using your anticipated research proposal, how will you address the issues of reliability and validity? 

2. What concerns do you have over reliability and validity in your study and how will you overcome these concerns? 

3. Do you have any recommendations for improving reliability and validity?

Community DQ15

  

Read chapters 25 of the class textbook and review the PowerPoint presentations located in the PowerPoint folder. Once done answer the following questions.

 

1. Mention and discuss the role of nursing in occupational health

2. Describe and discuss the four types of exposures and hazards in the work place

APA style (intext citations and references)

Plagiarism FREE

 A minimum of 3 evidence-based references no older than 5 years must be used 

800 words

Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft

Prepare this assignment as a 1,500-1,750 word paper using the instructor feedback from the previous course assignments and the guidelines below.

PICOT Question 

Revise the PICOT question you wrote in the Topic 1 assignment using the feedback you received from your instructor.

The final PICOT question will provide a framework for your capstone project (the project students must complete during their final course in the RN-BSN program of study).

Research Critiques

In the Topic 2 and Topic 3 assignments, you completed a qualitative and quantitative research critique on two articles for each type of study (4 articles total). Use the feedback you received from your instructor on these assignments to finalize the critical analysis of each study by making appropriate revisions.

The completed analysis should connect to your identified practice problem of interest that is the basis for your PICOT question.

Refer to “Research Critiques and PICOT Guidelines – Final Draft.” Questions under each heading should be addressed as a narrative in the structure of a formal paper.

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change

Discuss the link between the PICOT question, the research articles, and the nursing practice problem you identified. Include relevant details and supporting explanation and use that information to propose evidence-based practice changes.

PiCO Nursing M2L5

 

M2: Lesson 5 – Discussion

  1. Create an original posting with a minimum of 250-300 words.
  2. Back up your arguments with reliable evidence.

Searching for the Best Evidence

Instructions:

  1. Locate one primary research article, systematic review or practice guidelines related to the PICO question that is a report of an evidence-based practice or a quality improvement project.  Thous this assignment involves finding one (1) article, keep in mind that you must describe the process on how you were able to locate the article.  Then, answer the following questions:
    1. What is the level of evidence that best answers your PICO question?
    2. What relevant databases did you search to find the article?
    3. What keywords from your PICOT question were used to search the database?
    4. What strategies were applying to streamline your search?
    5. Did you use “MeSH terms”, Boolean connectors or parameters to help you search for the evidence?

Searching for Evidence to Improve Nursing Outcomes

 A nurse practice scholar must locate credible evidence to address nursing practice problems. Conduct a brief literature search and select a source of evidence to address a practice problem at your workplace. Address the following.

1-Describe your strategy for searching for evidence.

2-Who wrote the selected source?

3-Who is the intended audience?

4-How current is the evidence?

5-Are there bibliographies, citations, references, or footnotes?

6-Do the sources cited appear credible? Why or why not?

7-What creative action can you take in sharing evidence with others at your workplace? 

Please answer each questions separated and use at least 3 sources no later than 5 years

Population Health Advocacy

 

Human trafficking, extreme poverty, preventable diseases, the opioid crisis and the lack of adequate low-income housing are a few current societal concerns worthy of social change. Nurses and healthcare leaders are in a good position to shape and influence health care policy.

Think of a cause you believe in strongly. Access the website of your elected officials either at the local, state, or federal level using the following link: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials/ or use the website of your choice. Explore some of the issues and committees your legislators are involved in and select at least one that interest you or align with your beliefs. You may also contact your legislator’s office and speak to his or her legislative assistant by calling the U.S. Capitol switchboard operator at (202) 224-3121 for the Senate and (202) 225-3121 for the House. Legislator assistants are very knowledgeable about the legislator’s agenda and can provide a wealth of information. 

This assignment will be at least 1500 words or more. This week reflect on advocacy, collaborative partnerships with other health care practitioners and stakeholders, and the policy making process and write a paper that addresses the following:

  • Describe the policy issue, policy problem of interest or a particular bill that your legislator has introduced
  • Elaborate on why the policy matters and what you can possibly do to strengthen the policy? 
  • Briefly define the role you would play as an advocate for the healthcare consumer and healthcare professionals.
  • Explain how the policy impacts the public at large or a particular population. 
  • What stakeholders would you collaborate with to promote the cause? 

Discussion: Healthcare Information Technology Trends, NURS 5051/NURS 6051: Transforming Nursing and Healthcare Through Technology

 

Throughout history, technological advancements have appeared for one purpose before finding applications elsewhere that lead to spikes in its usage and development. The internet, for example, was originally developed to share research before becoming a staple of work and entertainment. But technology—new and repurposed—will undoubtedly continue to be a driver of healthcare information. Informaticists often stay tuned to trends to monitor what the next new technology will be or how the next new idea for applying existing technology can benefit outcomes.

In this Discussion, you will reflect on your healthcare organization’s use of technology and offer a technology trend you observe in your environment.

To Prepare:

  • Reflect on the Resources related to digital information tools and technologies.
  • Consider your healthcare organization’s use of healthcare technologies to manage and distribute information.
  • Reflect on current and potential future trends, such as use of social media and mobile applications/telehealth, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled asset tracking, or expert systems/artificial intelligence, and how they may impact nursing practice and healthcare delivery.

By Day 3 of Week 6

Post a brief description of general healthcare technology trends, particularly related to data/information you have observed in use in your healthcare organization or nursing practice. Describe any potential challenges or risks that may be inherent in the technologies associated with these trends you described. Then, describe at least one potential benefit and one potential risk associated with data safety, legislation, and patient care for the technologies you described. Next, explain which healthcare technology trends you believe are most promising for impacting healthcare technology in nursing practice and explain why. Describe whether this promise will contribute to improvements in patient care outcomes, efficiencies, or data management. Be specific and provide examples.

By Day 6 of Week 6

Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days, offering additional/alternative ideas regarding opportunities and risks related to the observations shared.

Assignment

Write a 350- to 525-word article about how to effectively network within the health care sector in which you work. 

Include a citation of your article in your assignment.

Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).

Week 4 Article Summary and Review Essay

 Choose one of the articles below, and address the essay prompt associated with it. You will need to log in to the WCU library to access the full article.

Park, M. (2009). Ethical issues in nursing practice. Journal of Nursing Law, 13(3), 68-77. doi:10.1891/1073-7472.13.3.68

Link:  Ethical issues in nursing practice  

Essay Prompt: Identify primary areas for legal and ethical issues faced by oncology nurses in this study (Park, 2009), and strategies they may have developed to work with those ethical issues.

Or,
Croke, E. (2006). Nursing malpractice: determining liability elements for negligent acts. Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting, 17(3), 3.

Link: Nursing malpractice: determining liability elements for negligent acts

Essay Prompt: Identify primary problems that led to the malpractice suits (Croke, 2006), and identify the role the nurse played and what the nurse did wrong.

Your 1-2 page paper should include adhere to APA formatting and references/ citations for the article.  Additional sources are optional.

Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.