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What steps can we take to address the nursing shortage?

Part Two: This assignment will be at least 1500 words or more This week you will reflect upon the effects of the nursing shortage to answer the following questions: What steps can we take to address the nursing shortage? Briefly define the series of events that led to the nursing shortage. Reflect on your future […]

Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients.

Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the relevance of the continuum to patient care and present a perspective of your current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum. Include the following: Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this perspective is important to […]

 Compare and contrast the definitions of health from a public health nursing perspective and list and explain the, three levels of prevention and give an example of each one.

Health:  A Community View Historical Factors:  Community Health Nursing in Context Community Assessment and Population Health Problems Read chapter 1, 2 & 6 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentations once done answer the following questions. 1.  Compare and contrast the definitions of health from a public health nursing perspective and list […]

Community Health Assessment / Windshield Survey

pROVE IN TURNISTIN   MY ZIP CODE 33015 Community Health Assessment / Windshield Survey Community Assessment A community health assessment (sometimes called a CHA), also known as community health needs assessment (sometimes called a CHNA), refers to a state, tribal, local, or territorial health assessment that identifies key health needs and issues through systematic, comprehensive data […]

Analysis of a Pertinent Healthcare Issue

All written assignments require: · a title page · reference page · a purpose for writing your paper · Do not use the word Introduction for your Title of the paper on p. 2 · Use current literature within 5 years for all assignments · Do not need an abstract · Follow APA 6th ed. formatting · Use heading levels · Have a Conclusion heading […]

In your journal, you will reflect on the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course.

Students are required to maintain weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to combine into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into current practice as it applies to the Professional Capstone and Practicum course. In your journal, you will reflect on the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. The journal should […]

Identify the pathophysiology of the disorders presented in each of the three scenarios, including their associated alterations.

Consider the following scenarios: Scenario 1: Jennifer is a 2-year-old female who presents with her mother. Mom is concerned because Jennifer has been “running a temperature” for the last 3 days. Mom says that Jennifer is usually healthy and has no significant medical history. She was in her usual state of good health until 3 […]

You are required to post one scholarly activity while you are in the BSN program

Throughout the RN-to-BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice or professional practice. Examples of scholarly activities include attending conferences, seminars, journal club, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality meetings, interdisciplinary committees, quality improvement committees, and any other opportunities available at your site, within your community, or nationally. You are […]

Greg is a nurse serving a community-based group home for individuals with developmental and mental health disabilities.

COMPLETE THE CASE STUDY BELOW!! 1) Greg is a nurse serving a community-based group home for individuals with developmental and mental health disabilities. He is responsible to provide nursing services for 14 residents in three group homes. To best serve his clients, as well as the larger community of disabled residents, he has taken several […]

Plot out on an Excel or other type of spreadsheet the required immunizations per CDC recommendations for the following patient.

MUST BE CORRECT AND APPROPRIATE!! Plot out on an Excel or other type of spreadsheet the required immunizations per CDC recommendations for the following patient. Immunizations should include all immunizations the patient should have received up to this point. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE FROM THE CDC WEBSITE OR ANY OTHER SOURCE. THIS MUST BE […]

Describe the need for Telehealth services. Explain the difference between Synchronous Telehealth and Asynchronous Telehealth.

Assignment: Telehealth and Beyond Create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least three (3) […]

 Review HIPAA, protected health information (PHI), and requirements for privacy and confidentiality in EHRs.

(minimum of 250 words with peer review reference) Review HIPAA, protected health information (PHI), and requirements for privacy and confidentiality in EHRs. Discuss one ethical and one legal issue related to the use of EHRs that directly impact advanced registered nursing practice. Discuss possible consequences for compromising patient data and measures you can implement in […]

Differentiate and discuss the difference between research, evidence-based practice and improvement processes.

 Discussion Question 1 Participate in the following discussion: Differentiate and discuss the difference between research, evidence-based practice and improvement processes. Discuss the role each plays in the nursing profession and provide an example of each. The responses should be 100 words and should add to the understanding and learning of the topic and should include […]

How do current healthcare finance regulations, specifically value-based purchasing, impact the quality of care that is provided?

Consider the current laws and regulations that affect healthcare operations in your state (NEW YORK). How do these regulations impact nursing practice? How do current healthcare finance regulations, specifically value-based purchasing, impact the quality of care that is provided? Refer to the Reflection Journal Rubric for further instructions. Review this LINK resource for information on […]

Prepare a short paper on Population Health, history of nursing and how all affects the changing health system and global outlooks.

Format: These essays are to be written in APA style based on APA expectations. Essays must be structurally intact with appropriate grammar, sentence and paragraph composition, spelling, punctuation, and logical, clear essay development (including introduction and conclusion). Paper length 1-2 pages excluding cover and reference page. Must have a minimum of three references and references […]

How do you think we can improve this understanding of the nurse practitioner role?

 How Healthcare reform is impacting primary care https://www.ajmc.com/contributor/sophia–bernazzani/2016/03/how–healthcare–reform–is–impactingprimarycare •  Healthcare reform 101: What the health is going on in 2018? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwTWhwWLzHQ •  Healthcare Transformation and Changing Roles for Nursinghttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5266427/pdf/ornur3612.pdf Frequently when the shortage of primary care providers is mentioned with regard to healthcare reform, insurance companies and other institutions forget to factor in the […]

Do you advocate for privatization of the VA system or any social entitlement, such as Medicare or Medicaid as a method for improvement? Explain.

In recent news, heated debate among lawmakers persists regarding the condition of the current Veteran’s Administration (VA) and its role to provide significantly better health care and shorter wait times for this growing population segment. Because many of our Veterans require both physical and psychological attention (primarily related to PTSD), discuss how state and national […]

Which one is the most similar to your own perspective? Which one is least like your own perspective?

For this assignment, use a minimum of three scholarly references and it should be approximately three to four pages long, not counting the cover page or references list. APA style. Free of plagiarism. Include the following: Application: Of the six dimensions in the questionnaire (trait, ability, skill, behavior, relationship, and process). Which one is the […]

Develop a one-page diagram of theoretical foundation for your project/program, describing how and why your project should achieve the desired outcome

A logic model or program theory is a description or model frequently pictorial of how a program is supposed to achieve its expected outcomes and solve the identified problem for which it was created. It creates a logical links between expected outcomes and the activities designed to achieve them and incorporates the evidence-based theoretical assumptions […]

Compose a brief and focused paper which explains and describes your healthcare issue/topic from a scientific and/or mathematical/analytical perspective of inquiry. 

3 pages scientific 3 pages mathematical Compose a brief and focused paper which explains and describes your healthcare issue/topic from a scientific and/or mathematical/analytical perspective of inquiry. Your paper must be 6 pages in length and reference 6 scholarly, peer-reviewed resources. Be sure to follow APA formatting standards (spacing, font, headers, titles, abstracts, page numbering, […]

Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources.

To Prepare: Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources. Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker. Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed. The Assignment: Explain the concept of a knowledge worker. Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a […]

Review the agenda priorities of the current/sitting U.S. president and the two previous presidential administrations.

To Prepare: Review the agenda priorities of the current/sitting U.S. president and the two previous presidential administrations. Select an issue related to healthcare that was addressed by each of the last three U.S. presidential administrations. Reflect on the focus of their respective agendas, including the allocation of financial resources for addressing the healthcare issue you […]

What led to your current perspective and direction?

Now that you have completed a series of assignments that have led you into the active project planning and development stage for your project, briefly describe your proposed solution to address the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and how it has changed since you first envisioned it. What led to your current perspective […]

PICOT STATEMENT-INFLUENZA INFECTION CONTROL IN LTCF

While the implementation plan prepares students to apply their research to the problem or issue they have identified for their capstone change proposal project, the literature review enables students to map out and move into the active planning and development stages of the project. A literature review analyzes how current research supports the PICOT, as […]

Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature.

n this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. […]

In-Depth Study of Pathophysiological Disease Process

In-Depth Study of Pathophysiological Disease Process Introduction and Alignment Each student will choose pathology of specific interest and prepare a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation, APA style on the subject.  This information will be presented online during the appropriate class time.  The presentation will cover background and prevalence of the disorder, related anatomy and physiology, etiology, related […]

Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two qualitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part 1” document to organize your essay.

Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two qualitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part 1” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses. Use the practice problem and two qualitative, peer-reviewed research […]

How do you think we can improve this understanding of the nurse practitioner role?

Discussion 1 Hi class, Topics to review during our first week of the course: · How Healthcare reform is impacting primary care https://www.ajmc.com/contributor/sophia–bernazzani/2016/03/how–healthcare–reform–is–impactingprimarycare • Healthcare reform 101: What the health is going on in 2018? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwTWhwWLzHQ • Healthcare Transformation and Changing Roles for Nursing https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5266427/pdf/ornur3612.pdf  Frequently when the shortage of primary care providers is mentioned […]

Locate five different types of healthcare organizations in Saudi Arabia. Formulate a chart that describes the differences in the facilities. Be sure to include items that describe their:

Locate five different types of healthcare organizations in Saudi Arabia. Formulate a chart that describes the differences in the facilities. Be sure to include items that describe their: Financing, Ownership, Staff information, Mission statement, Areas of treatment, Advantages and disadvantages to the structure, and Any other relevant information. Your chart should meet the following requirements: […]

Compose a brief and focused paper which explains and describes your healthcare issue/topic from a scientific and/or mathematical/analytical perspective of inquiry. 

2 1/2 pages scientific 2 1/2 pages mathematical Compose a brief and focused paper which explains and describes your healthcare issue/topic from a scientific and/or mathematical/analytical perspective of inquiry. Your paper must be 5  pages in length and reference 4 scholarly, peer-reviewed resources. Be sure to follow APA formatting standards (spacing, font, headers, titles, abstracts, […]

Rubric: Paper–Evaluation of Health Information on the Internet

N434 Grading Rubrics Rubric: Paper–Evaluation of Health Information on the Internet Paper: Evaluation of Health Information on the Internet Grading Rubric Points Earned Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet Expectation Introduction— Explanation of Issues 4 Each definition and descriptions of the scope, impact, and nursing role related to health literacy are clear, concise, comprehensive […]

Draft a statement of the purpose for the committee

Suppose a local, private hospital established a goal of reducing no-show rates for patient appointments. As a healthcare administrator at the facility, you are asked to help create a new committee to prevent no-show appointments that can drain resources. Draft a statement of the purpose for the committee, describe how membership to the committee would […]

Describe what actions the interviewee recommends you take to establish yourself in the profession at the BSN level, specifically as related to your chosen nurse specialty role.

Nursing Leadership Interview: You will select and interview (in person, face to face) a nursing leader relevant to the designated specialty role of choice (e.g. Nursing Director, Nursing Professor, Nurse Entrepreneur, etc.) that would hire a BSN prepared nurse. Both the  assignment-required questions, as well as critically developed questions of your own creation will be […]

Prepare a short paper on Population Health, history of nursing and how all affects the changing health system and global outlooks. 

Assignment: This paper will enhance your knowledge and understanding of the given topic. Format: These essays are to be written in APA style based on APA expectations. Essays must be structurally intact with appropriate grammar, sentence and paragraph composition, spelling, punctuation, and logical, clear essay development (including introduction and conclusion).  Must have introduction and conclusion. […]

Identify the pathophysiology of the disorders presented in each of the three scenarios, including their associated alterations.

Consider the following scenarios: Scenario 1: Jennifer is a 2-year-old female who presents with her mother. Mom is concerned because Jennifer has been “running a temperature” for the last 3 days. Mom says that Jennifer is usually healthy and has no significant medical history. She was in her usual state of good health until 3 […]

discuss how social media can be used as a health promotion tool to improve public awareness on the selected topic. 

Reflect on Florida’s current health education programs such as Zika Free Florida, Tobacco Free Florida and consider what part the media plays in such disease prevention programs. Identify a specific public health issue that you believe needs to be highlighted in health policy and based on your textbook readings discuss how social media can be used as a […]

Evaluate the role of health policy and organizational structure on quality improvement within health care environments.

Course Outcome covered in this Assignment: MN507-5: Evaluate the role of health policy and organizational structure on quality improvement within health care environments. Directions For this Assignment, you will write a position paper in which you will choose and support a policy change which reinforces the role of the nurse as a leader in ensuring […]

Evaluate the role of health policy and organizational structure on quality improvement within health care environments.

Assignment Details Course Outcome covered in this Assignment: MN507-5: Evaluate the role of health policy and organizational structure on quality improvement within health care environments. Directions For this Assignment, you will write a position paper in which you will choose and support a policy change which reinforces the role of the nurse as a leader […]

you will be selecting a topic for your persuasive speech and identifying credible sources to help you present your strongest arguments to the audience.

During Week Four, you will be selecting a topic for your persuasive speech and identifying credible sources to help you present your strongest arguments to the audience. First, let us know what topic are you considering using for your persuasive speech? Why do you think that topic will be an appropriate choice for this audience […]

How do you think we can improve this understanding of the nurse practitioner role?

Topics to review during our first week of the course:  How Healthcare reform is impacting primary care https://www.ajmc.com/contributor/sophia–bernazzani/2016/03/how–healthcare–reform–is–impactingprimarycare •  Healthcare reform 101: What the health is going on in 2018? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwTWhwWLzHQ •  Healthcare Transformation and Changing Roles for Nursing https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5266427/pdf/ornur3612.pdf Frequently when the shortage of primary care providers is mentioned with regard to healthcare […]

Investigate at least two (2) value-added services that Caring Angel Hospital could offer to strengthen its value proposition.

Imagine that you are a senior consultant at Practical Health Care Consulting firm. Your supervisor has instructed you to spend three (3) months at the Caring Angel Hospital to help improve the quality of care, add value to the organization, improve employee morale, design an efficient organizational chart, create a strong team environment, and create […]

Assignment: Asthma and Stepwise Management

Assignment: Asthma and Stepwise Management Asthma is a respiratory disorder that affects children and adults. Advanced practice nurses often provide treatment to patients with these disorders. Sometimes patients require immediate treatment, making it essential that you recognize and distinguish minor asthma symptoms from serious, life-threatening ones. Since symptoms and attacks are often induced by a […]

The first step of the evidence-based practice process is to evaluate a nursing practice environment to identify a nursing problem in the clinical area.

The first step of the evidence-based practice process is to evaluate a nursing practice environment to identify a nursing problem in the clinical area. When a nursing problem is discovered, the nurse researcher develops a clinical guiding question to address that nursing practice problem. For this assignment, you will create a clinical guiding question know as […]

What evidence did you find? Synthesize the evidence

Instructions: This is a group assignment. During Week 1, you will self-select and self-enroll to groups (3 persons/group). If enrollment numbers/changes require a different number, please coordinate with faculty. Faculty will assign your group a case study and data; this is what you will work with the remainder of the course to create your final […]

This assignment will incorporate a common practical tool in helping clinicians begin to ethically analyze a case.

This assignment will incorporate a common practical tool in helping clinicians begin to ethically analyze a case. Organizing the data in this way will help you apply the four principles of principlism. Based on the “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” and other required topic study materials, you will complete the “Applying the Four Principles: Case […]

Describe one internal and one external method for the disseminationof your EBP project results.

Describe one internal and one external method for the disseminationof your EBP project results. For example, an internal method may bethe hospital board, and an external method may be a professionalnursing organization. Discuss why it is important to report yourresults to both of these groups. How will your communicationstrategies change for each group? My EBP […]

This week we are learning the methods to use in order to quantify the extent of a disease by defining prevalence

This week we are learning the methods to use in order to quantify the extent of a disease by defining prevalence (the proportion of the population that have a risk factor under study) and incidence (the likelihood of developing a disease). Use the  library to find articles on “outcomes research,” then, compare and contrast outcomes […]

It’s time to submit your digital portfolio

It’s time to submit your digital portfolio. Remember, your final portfolio must include: A professional cover page for your portfolio and cover letter You can start off the portfolio with a professional title/cover page of your choice. Be professional about this format, as it may be what you submit to a future employer. Simplicity is […]

This week, you will write a mini-systematic literature review. It is mini because you will only be reviewing two sources.

This week, you will write a mini-systematic literature review. It is mini because you will only be reviewing two sources. For this literature review assignment, we are going to give you a choice of three topics to choose from. Choose one for this assignment. Myasthenia Gravis Hodgkin’s Lymphoma HIV/AIDS Remember, for a systematic review, focus […]

 Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing

Requirements: 1. The Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice paper will be graded on the quality of the content, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric. 2. The length of the paper should be 3-6 pages, excluding title page and reference page(s). 3. Support ideas with a […]

Post an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in the statement from page 27 of Feldstein (2006) affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA.

Post an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in the statement from page 27 of Feldstein (2006) affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. Then, explain how analyses such as the one portrayed by the Feldstein statement may affect decisions by legislative leaders in recommending or positioning national policies (e.g., Congress’ decisions impacting Medicare […]

In your responses to your peers, you might offer other examples from your own community.

Provide a meaningful response to at least two of your peers’. In your responses to your peers, you might offer other examples from your own community. First peer: The goals proposed were to reduce homicides, fire-arm related, bullying, child mistreatment, sexual violence, violence from coworkers, psychological abuse, self-harm, and the exposure of children to violence. […]

What follow up care should be provided?

Intimate Partner Violence: A 30 y/o woman presents to the Emergency Department with a complaint of sexual assault by a co-worker in her office. She has no facial or body trauma, bruising or lacerations. She is withdrawn, crying and relates feeling very guilty about coming into the clinic but is afraid of getting pregnant. They […]