Discuss how you used the three components inherent to Evidence-Based Practice inquiry to direct your clinical question database search.
Topic 1: EBP and PICOT Discuss how you used the three components inherent to Evidence-Based Practice inquiry to direct your clinical question database search. The PICOT question: Does repositioning of bed bound patients every two hours decrease the risk of pressure ulcer versus repositioning every 5 hours? Please adhere to nursing information that is related […]
What strategies would you propose to prevent a similar situation from occurring in your unit, department, or organization?
Discussion: Preventing Discrimination in the Workplace Consider your rights as an employee or job applicant. What do you know about the laws that prevent unfair treatment and discriminatory practices in the workplace? Prior to 1964, employees and job applicants had few rights. Many employers used skin color, religion, or gender as a sole basis to […]
What makes some families come through adversity stronger and others come through completely shattered?
The Family Resilience Framework is a fascinating concept. I have often wondered about an individual’s resilience, where does it come from, what other qualities are involved in resilience? This is helpful in promoting strategies for families going through life’s challenges (Edelman, Mandle, & Kudzma, 2014, p. 181). What makes some families come through adversity stronger […]
What would you consider an authoritative source? If you are shown an article without being told the name of the author or the journal, how you will be able to judge the quality of the article.
Discussion Question 1: Judging an Article An authoritative voice is considered an independent point of view of a researcher. Gaining credibility in research is part of the development of the researcher’s authoritative voice. What would you consider an authoritative source? If you are shown an article without being told the name of the author or […]
Describe the group of people about whom you are writing and the potential bias you think you might have towards them. Specifically describe some of the biases that you hold. What are your beliefs about this particular group of people? 3pts
Your final paper will be due by December 12th before 5pm to the correct drop box on D2L. Points will be deducted for late papers. One point will be deducted each day your paper is late. No late papers will be accepted after 5pm on Friday December 16th and you will receive a zero on the assignment. Your paper […]
Identify two or more wellness nursing diagnoses based on your family assessment. Wellness and family nursing diagnoses are different than standard nursing diagnoses.
Please read the instructions carefully, Thank you, IT is very important to follow the steps of the Rubric. Thank you. Select a family to complete a family health assessment. (The family cannot be your own.) Before interviewing the family, develop three open-ended, family-focused questions for each of the following health […]
How does the epidemiology and policy of Healthy People 2020 influence nursing interventions that incorporate cultural diversity and human responses?
Effect of Globalization on Health and Healthy People 2020 Read about Healthy People 2020 goals and objectives available on the following website: ◦Healthy People 2020. (2015). 2020 Topics and objectives – Objectives A-Z. Available at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/default (Links to an external site.) 2. Then study chapter 101 “Nursing in the International Community: A Broader View of […]
Examine the existing procedures related to at least four (4) of the ten (10) essential public health services. Focus on the principal effects that these procedures will have on your hospital during the emergency.
Assignment 5: Public Health Preparedness Due Week 10 and worth 200 points You have just been hired as a new Vice President of quality and safety for a full-service 600-bed government healthcare organization. Within your first month on the job, the national security threat level has been raised to Imminent, which means there is a […]
Analyze the similarities and differences in implemen
This week you will focus on Core Competencies. Each advanced care provider role has specific core competencies specific to the specialization. Following are links to websites describing core competencies that are relevant to the South University College of Nursing and Public Health advanced practice role specializations: Indirect Care Provider Roles: Nurse Administrator Nurse Informaticist Nurse […]
Does this scenario reflect a possible case of sexual harassment? How would you respond to Julie, and what steps might you take next?
Assignment: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Julie has been a nurse at Memorial Hospital for three years. During that time, she has developed productive relationships with her colleagues and has earned a reputation for providing exceptional care to patients. One day she approaches you, her manager, and asks to speak in private. Once you are […]
Describe the strategic role and purpose of organizational behavior for the company selected in Week One.
Imagine you have been working for a hospital for several years. Your company is planning to make some significant changes and one of the areas being considered to explore is the company’s organizational behavior. To spark discussion among colleagues, you have been asked to create a presentation that outlines the organizational behavior within a health […]
Identify and explain two examples of how HL7 is used in healthcare.
To further your understanding of HL7, review the Health Level Seven International website http://www.hl7.org/ and answer the following questions in a 2-3 page paper. Each question should be incorporated in your answer, and each answer should be at least 2-3 sentences. Describe what HL7 is as it relates to healthcare. Why is HL7 important to […]
