What are the benefits and challenges of using CDS systems?
Evidence-Based Practice On occasion, some processes have crept into nursing and medical practice without appropriate evidence to back up their use. For example, consider tetanus shots. In the past, tetanus shots were given to patients who stepped on a rusty nail. It was assumed—at the time—that if the nail was rusty, it must have had […]
What motivation do you see for taking a stand on an important issue even when it is difficult to do so?
Application: Taking a Stand Effective leaders have a high degree of self-awareness and know how to leverage their strengths in the workplace. Assessments are a valuable tool that professionals can use to learn more about themselves and consider how their temperament and preferences influence their interactions with others. As you engage in this […]
Discuss the need assessment tool that would identify the nursing student’s knowledge concerning the nursing process.
Practicum Learning Agreement NUR/590AB Version 2 2 University of Phoenix Material Sample Educational Practicum Learning Agreement – Not Implemented Student’s Name Manda Ragland- McIntyre Faculty A. Jean Pickus RN MSN Student’s Phone Number 919-923-5697 UPX Campus Online Name of Practicum Site N/A – Virtual project Address, City, State, and Zip Code of Practicum Site N/A […]
Identify how the organization puts public health into practice.
Interview a governmental public health agency or someone working in healthcare (clinician, hospital administrator, etc). Summarize your interview. Include challenges, strengths, and other information you found important/interesting: GPH714 Principles of Public Health Topic: Informational Interview Using the table below as a guide, develop interview questions to ask a representative of a governmental […]
does hand washing and appropriate staff dressing among the surgical ward nurses reduce cross infection during patient management?
Course Project: Part 3—Translating Evidence Into Practice In Part 3 of the Course Project, you consider how the evidence you gathered during Part 2 can be translated into nursing practice. Now that you have located available research on your PICOT question, you will examine what the research indicates about nursing practices. Connecting research […]
How is the training of a professional herbalist similar to that of a Western physician?
Herbalism Herbalists are specialized CAM practitioners who accumulate extensive knowledge of botanical sources and their proper applications. Professional herbalists maintain a distinct status, undergoing rigorous training as apprentices and gaining immense experience in identifying and preparing organic treatments. Herbalism, as with any healing practice, must observe the impact of treatment on specialized groups. Based on […]
Reflect on how nurses can disseminate findings from evidence-based practice research.
Creating a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice An abundance of evidence can be found on almost any medical issue or health topic. Often, the availability of information is not the concern, but rather nurses struggle with how to convey the evidence to others and change practices to better reflect the evidence. Deep-rooted organizational cultures and […]
What do your thoughts and actions in this and other conflict situations reveal about your typical approach to conflict?
Conflict Management Styles In Week 10, you considered how ethical, moral, and legal dilemmas can provoke internal conflict when a nurse’s values are not in alignment with the apparent demands of a situation or with others’ values, as well as external conflict that can arise as these dynamics are played out. Of course, conflict […]
How can effective leaders demonstrate care and value the workgroup to improve collaboration, motivation, and low turnover in the workplace?
Motivation and Behavior We learned effective communication is essential in overcoming conflict, embracing our similarities and differences, and streamlining our work. On the basis of your learning, review the scenario given below and develop the ways to address any misunderstandings based on ineffective communication. You have been invited to be in charge of developing a […]
Why might traditional health care providers be reluctant in suggesting or implementing CAM techniques?
CAM—Application and Caution The term “alternative medicine” implies that CAM treatments fall outside the realm of medicine. Using South University Online Library or the Internet, research on the following practices included under CAM: · Chinese medicine · Herbalism · From your experiences and knowledge in the health care field, answer the following questions: · Does […]
What are some of the changes that the people you interviewed could implement in their lifestyles and behaviors to improve their health status?
Healthy Lifestyles Research the South University Online Library and the Internet to read more about the behavioral patterns. Conduct an interview (via phone or face-to-face) of ten or more people in the age group of fifteen to sixty-four years, to survey the impression of their health, health problems, and lifestyle choices. Ask the following questions, […]
Define Importance of Nursing Process
Connecting the dot with the Nursing Process and Critical thinking Manda McIntyre Debra Hunt 1 Overview Develop a educational program on the nursing process to first semester students. Utilize advance nursing knowledge to assist students in understanding the nursing process, critical thinking skills, and implementation needed to deliver best nursing practice. This practicum experience will […]