Analyze historical data related to the unmet need, and review the evidence in the literature. Use this information to engage in forecasting.
Identify two areas of nursing practice, which evidence-based practice has improved patient outcomes. State the study and its impact on patient care. How have these findings changed your nursing practice? Please support your response with a minimum of two supporting peer reviewed articles. Discussion: Addressing an Unmet Need Through Strategic Planning Challenges can seem ever […]
Evaluate research as the basis for decision-making to improve outcomes through translation into evidence-based practice.
For this discussion, you are asked to review the student learning outcomes for this course and discuss how you met these outcomes. The intention here is to provide you an opportunity to “reflect” on the learning achieved during this term and how you successfully met these learning outcomes. If you do not feel you successfully […]
Describe the leadership dynamics related to how the improvement/change project will be managed.
Care Clinic Scenario: The Executive Team of Care Clinic prides itself in the care that is provided to the community of Summerville, Florida. The Clinic is known for holistic approach to the individuals served at the clinic as well as presenting various community outreach programs. Annually, the Executive Team of Care Clinic reviews the client […]
discuss the legal and ethical basis for Advance Directives such as the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
Advance Directives—research and discuss the legal and ethical basis for Advance Directives such as the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. Why are these documents so valuable in healthcare situations? What legal authority do these documents provide for decision making by family and/or healthcare providers? Briefly discuss a situation in which a […]
Begin to examine and reflect on the culture and climate of the organization. How do culture and climate differ?
As you strive to grow in your leadership skills and abilities, you will find that the context in which you work influences your motivation and areas of focus. In a similar vein, your commitment to developing professionally can contribute toward organizational effectiveness. To that end, it is critical to recognize the importance of organizational culture […]
What specific steps does the chosen healthcare organization take to identify risk, manage risk, reduce risk, or prevent risk?
Research a healthcare organization within Saudi Arabia. Use headings and respond to the following questions: • Introduction • What specific steps does the chosen healthcare organization take to identify risk, manage risk, reduce risk, or prevent risk? • Do they employ a dedicated risk manager? If so, what are the key responsibilities of that person […]
Imagine that a family friend or colleague has just been diagnosed with cancer. Explain how the American Cancer Society might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why?
Nurses as Leaders in Health Care Reform As healthcare delivery in the United States continues to evolve, either through mandates, improved technologies, and training, or other drivers, nurses remain at the forefront in facilitating the success of new initiatives. In 2010, the Institute of Medicine formed a committee of experts to address the following question: […]
How do we decide when enough is enough in terms of our life support efforts for patients, and who should help us to make such important decisions?
Some of the toughest decisions in health care involve the end-of-life experience, death, and dying. How should healthcare professionals make those decisions? How do we decide when enough is enough in terms of our life support efforts for patients, and who should help us to make such important decisions?
Describe primary, secondary, and tertiary methods of health prevention for this topic.
As adolescents separate from their parents and gain a sense of control, sometimes they are unable to balance stresses. As a result, depression may occur, and, at times, suicide may be the outcome. Choose the topic of either adolescent depression or adolescent suicide. Discuss contributing factors and signs and symptoms that may be observed or […]
What is the significance of measures of effect for nursing practice?
Measures of Effect One important application of epidemiology is to identify factors that could increase the likelihood of a certain health problem occurring within a specific population. Epidemiologists use measures of effect to examine the association or linkage in the relationship between risk factors and emergence of disease or ill health. For instance, they may […]
Critically evaluate the readiness and the effectiveness of the U.S. Healthcare Delivery System in responding to a widespread bioterrorism event
his course project gives you the opportunity to select a problem that currently exists in our healthcare system and analyze its implications on our healthcare system. The paper should critically analyze the issues related to the topic and identify key strategies for improvement. In order to meet the project requirements, it is important to identify […]
Evaluate the severity of the issue as it affects patients and the impact it has on overall patient safety. Propose a solution.
Students will use outcomes data to recommend a solution to a problem to support or improve safe patient-centered care. This assignment provides students the opportunity to incorporate EBP and outcomes to recommend a solution to improve safe patient care and patient satisfaction in your chosen setting. Research scholarly literature to find EBP or outcomes-based tools […]