Finds the best available research evidence related to the clinical questions,demonstrate ability to find appropriate resources
Module assignment: Consider the following problem situation: You are caring for an elderly patient diagnosed with pneumonia. While in hospital, he has developed a stage II pressure ulcer and you are providing wound care as ordered by the physician. The current order is for DUODERM dressing every 3 days with saline for wound cleansing. The […]
How can these competencies for nurses be implemented into the workplace or professional nursing setting if you are not currently working?
Core Competencies for Nurses Explore the website for the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative at https://www.qsen.org. How can these competencies for nurses be implemented into the workplace or professional nursing setting if you are not currently working?
What are the key components and requirements for the core measure?
Select three of the Core Measures and identify: 1. What are the key components and requirements for the core measure? 2. What are the nursing implications and steps nurses can take to achieve these core measures? 3. Why are these important – why do you think the core measure was selected? What do core measures […]
There are numerous end-of-life issues that we have all heard about in the news, but how are these laws established?
Please respond to the following: • There are numerous end-of-life issues that we have all heard about in the news, but how are these laws established? Is it okay for patients and providers to make these decisions on their own? Aren’t these privileged physician / patient decisions? Explain your responses. • How has the history […]
What is the knowledge base of current CAUTI guidelines from the CDC ,AHRQ regarding women over the age of 65 hospitalized for an acute illness,
Using the problem Statement worksheet , write your introduction to the problem. You should the latest information related to the problem STATISTICS( AHRQ) that reflect the problem, sources that give you data that support investigation into the problem and how to solve the problem. PROBLEM STATEMENT What is the knowledge base of current CAUTI guidelines […]
Which techniques for effective communication would be the most practical, as well as the most beneficial?
How to deal with conflict at work can lead to either positive or negative results in your work environment. Effective leaders consider conflict a puzzle that needs solving. Read the case study below about a work conflict, and then respond to the questions. A BSN nurse previously worked as a hospice nurse accepted a position […]
Briefly describe the health care system
Paper/Presentation Components Country Describe the country – relevant geographical considerations, economy, demographics (approximately 1 page Health Issues Prevalent health issues including morbidity and mortality rates, life expectancy, major health issues, leading causes of death, etc. (approximately 1-2 pages) Culture Cultural practices (general & health related) (approximately 1-2 pages) Health Care System Briefly describe the health […]
A 92-year-old nursing home patient is brought into the emergency department with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC). Her fluid and…
Is it ethical to speak to this patient in private, away from her family, and offer her the option of a secret transfusion so that nobody knows of it, or is this coercion into sinful behavior?
Case Study: Refusing Treatment A 35-year-old woman with chronic disease is admitted to your LTC facility. She has developed a problem requiring a transfusion, and if she does not receive one, she will die. Her religious beliefs preclude her from receiving blood products. After a thorough explanation by the physician, she understands that she is […]
Explain the role of variance analysis in maintaining an operating budget.
Resources: Budgets under Chief Financial Officer in the Patton-Fuller Community Hospital Virtual Organization and the Health Care Budget assignment from Week Five Part 1 – 2010 Operating Budget Review the “2009 Budget Issues – Nurses” file in the Patton-Fuller Community Hospital Virtual Organization (accessed via the University Library). This document can be found on the […]
Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence- based practice.
PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4 and #8) CO 4: Evaluate […]
Compare patient discharge surveys before change and after initiation of change.
Using 800-1,000 words, discuss methods to evaluate the effectiveness of your proposed solution and variables to be assessed when evaluating project outcomes. Example: If you are proposing a new staffing matrix that is intended to reduce nurse turnover, improve nursing staff satisfaction, and positively impact overall delivery of care, you may decide the following methods […]