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  • Week 7 Discussion Board

    Week 7 Discussion Board Prompt Your response should reflect the readings, VoiceThreads and videos in the course content for the week. Your response should provide further evidence to support, examine, or respectfully refute the prompt. Your response should conclude with 1 thoughtful question to advance the discussion. Your response must include at least 1 reference using APA formatting. You will also provide 1 response to 1 peer in scholarly writing (75-125 words about the length of 1 short paragraph) to offer respectful reflection on the topic. Responses to peers do not require a reference. Be sure to check the Discussion Board for the course faculty expert summary to the group.

    Week 7 Discussion Board Prompt:

    Explore the connection between civic engagement, voting, and the health of communities. Research indicates that us and to our communities. From green spaces to clean air, policy decisions impact our health and wellbeing just as much and often more than any individual health decision we make. , they impact those policies. In the podcast below you will hear from 3 nurses ,

    , about how healthcare professionals and systems are making civic engagement a ; and the and

    to removing barriers to voting that improve the health and wellbeing of patients, colleagues, communities and democracy itself.

    First- Listen to the See You Now podcast (1 hour) :

    Second – Click on the links above and explore the content (just briefly).

    In your post discuss 3 key insights or lessons you take away from this podcast and the links shared above. Did you find anything surprising? Reflect on how will this information shape your actions in the coming months, and in your future practice?

    Butler, S. (2024, August 20).When we all vote. See You Now podcast.

    [Not your faculty member, just somebody with the same name :)]

  • Paper

    At the nurses station, alarms beep relentlessly so frequently that the sound can blend into the background of patient care. What was designed to alter nurses to life-threatening changes become a source of sensory overload in many acute care settings. Electrocardiography (ECG) and pulse oximetry monitors generate a high volume of alarms, many of which are nonactionable, contributing to alarm fatigue and increasing the risk of delayed response to clinically significant events. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Practice Alert, Managing Alarms in Acute Care Across the Life Span: Electrocardiography and Pulse Oximetry, emphasized the nurses responsibility in reducing nonactionable alarms and promoting safe monitoring practices (American Association of Critical Care nurses [AACN], 20218). Current research supports this guidance, demonstrating that structured alarm management bundles and targeted alarm reduction strategies can significantly decrease alarm burden and improve nurse response to meaningful alarms (Bosma & Christopher, 2023; Yang, 2025). Because alarm management directly affects patient safety, workflow efficiency, and quality outcomes, it is essential to examine how evidence-based nursing interventions align with professional practice standards. This paper will analyze the AACN practice alert in relation to current nursing research and evaluate how alarm management connects to the World Health Organizations social determinants of health and the Joint Commission 2026 National Performance Goals. The purpose of this paper is to examine how nurses can influence alarm management practices in acute care to improve patient safety outcomes across the life span.

  • Integration of Social Justice in Practice Paper

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): APA 7th ed Paper Format Template (1).docx, NUR 230 Integration of Social Justice in Practice Paper Rubric.pdf

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  • assignment

    Each student has a personal set of values and beliefs that inform his or her approach to education. Understanding the underlying philosophy that drives these values and beliefs helps students develop an awareness of why they do what they do both as learners and as teachers.

    In a well-written essay of approximately three pages, construct a personal philosophical statement that describes your beliefs about adult education and the adult learner. Include the following topics for discussion: Purpose, Learner, Teacher, Methods and Concepts. Reference the philosophical frameworks that inform your choices and explain why you have chosen them. As is true with all written assignments, edit and proofread carefully.

    Note: Few people embrace every aspect of one philosophic framework; indeed, the majority of students create a collage of sorts borrowing from a number of different frameworks.

  • Enhancing Quality and Safety for Patient Handoffs

    Topic of choice is Patient Handoffs.

    For this assessment, be sure to focus on an organizational setting. This could be a primary care office, urgent care, mobile clinic, hospital ED, rural clinic, etc. The setting will be the hospital. Then use the literature to support the problem and solution in the organization. Reflect on costs to that organization/setting and what nurses can do to coordinate the care within the setting. Reflect on stakeholders who may be involved.

    Be sure that your plan addresses the following, which corresponds to the grading criteria in the rubric. Please study the rubric carefully so you understand what is needed for a distinguished score.

    • Explain factors leading to a specific patient safety risk.
    • Explain evidence-based and best-practice solutions to improve patient safety related to a specific patient-safety risk and reduce costs.
    • Explain how nurses can help coordinate care to increase patient safety and reduce costs.
    • Identify stakeholders with whom nurses would need to coordinate to drive safety enhancements.
    • Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, using current APA style.
    • 35 pages of content plus title and reference pages.
    • Number of references: Cite a minimum of 4 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your findings and considerations. Resources should be no more than 5 years old.

    Course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

    • Competency 1: Analyze the elements of a successful quality improvement initiative.
    • Explain evidence-based and best-practice solutions to improve patient safety related to a specific patient safety risk and reduce costs.
    • Competency 2: Analyze factors that lead to patient safety risks.
    • Explain factors leading to a specific patient-safety risk in a healthcare setting.
    • Competency 4: Explain the nurse’s role in coordinating care to enhance quality and reduce costs.
    • Explain how nurses can help coordinate care to increase patient safety and reduce costs.
    • Identify stakeholders with whom nurses would coordinate to drive safety enhancements with a specific safety quality issue.
    • Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly, evidence-based strategies to communicate in a manner that supports safe and effective patient care.
    • Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar or punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
    • Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Refrences for Patient Handoff QI.docx, Impact_of_Bedside_Handover_on_.pdf, Perceptions_of_Patients_and_Nu.pdf, 4035_Group_1.pdf, Assessment 1 NURS4035 Sample Paper.docx

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  • Nursing Question

    **Develop a 6-8 page course design to be included in the selected nursing curriculum chosen in Assessment 1(attached below)

    OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENT INTRO:

    Note: Each assessment in this course builds on the work you completed in the previous assessment. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.

    According to Iwasiw and Goldenberg (2020), curriculum development in nursing education is a creative process intended to produce a unified, meaningful curriculum. It is an ongoing activity in nursing education, even in schools of nursing with established curricula (Iwasiw & Goldenberg, 2020). This definition of curriculum development can be extended into the education of nurses in facilities other than a school of nursing. Nurses are also educated in clinical facilities and in many arenas providing continuing education units.

    Billings and Halstead (2019) explain that many institutions that provide nursing education are reviewing how they can provide education that is consistent with their missions, provide for diversity in education, and be forward-thinking as they prepare for the future, while still maintaining a cost-effective, quality program.

    Influencing factors fall into two categories: internal and external factors. External factors examine the larger environments that are outside of the organization. The internal factors influence the curriculum within organization (Keathing, 2014). The educator needs to have an understanding of the internal and external factors influencing curricular development.

    This assessment provides you with an opportunity to outline the design of a course that will become part of the curriculum you selected and evaluated in the first assessment.

    It is important for a nurse educator, whether they are working in academia or clinical education, to use the frame factors model when developing curriculum, revising curriculum, or in the process of the development of new curriculum (Keating, 2014). Whether in the academic or clinical setting, there are factors that will influence the nurse educator’s way in the development of nursing curriculum. The completion of a needs assessment outlines the internal and external factors to help the nurse educator make the proper decisions for next steps in the curriculum continuum.

    References

    Billings, D. M., & Halstead, J. A. (2019). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (6th ed.). Saunders Elsevier.

    Iwasiw, C. L., & Goldenberg, D. (2020). Curriculum development in nursing education (4th ed.). Jones and Bartlett.

    Keating, S. B. (2014). Curriculum development and evaluation in nursing (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing Company.

    prepare:

    Using the same nursing curriculum you selected in Assessment 1, design a course that could be added to the curriculum.

    As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.

    • How might the policies for continuing education credits in a clinical setting or school impact curriculum?
    • How might these requirements affect the design of health-related curricula?
    • What criteria are used for incorporating continuing education units and continuing medical education into the design of the curriculum?

    **Requirements:

    Design a course to be included in your selected nursing curriculum. In your course design:

    • Describe an appropriate course to include in a selected curriculum.
    • Provide a rationale for adding a course to a selected curriculum.
    • Suggest a topical outline for a course to be added to a selected curriculum.
    • Explain with whom and how faculty members would collaborate when considering the new course within a selected curriculum design.
    • Explain and describe how internal factors such as organizational processes, curriculum committees, and internal review bodies affect curriculum design.
    • Explain and describe how external factors such as funding, stakeholders, and regulatory and accrediting agencies affect curriculum design.
    • Explain how the mission, philosophy, and framework of the program and parent institution impact curriculum design.
    • Describe the type of collaboration between external and internal stakeholders that will be needed throughout a process of curriculum development.
    • References: Include references from at least two peer-reviewed journals that are not listed in the resource activities, cited in proper APA format.
    • Length of design: The course design should be 6-8 pages in length, not including the title page and the reference page, and must follow proper APA style and formatting.
    • Course outline: Include the course outline as an appendix. The appendix will not be included in the page count for the assessment.
    • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

    Requirements: 6-8 pgs

  • Nursing Question

    Create a 3-4 page report on the optimal learning environment for the course you began developing in Assessment 1 (assessment 1 is attached)

    Prepare:

    Often instructors do not get to choose the environment in which they will teach, but in this assessment you have the opportunity to do just that. Here you will select an environment that is the best fit for your content and learner population, and also consider how to maintain learner motivation in the environment you choose. Note: Assessments in this course build on each other and must be completed in sequential order.

    Create a 34 page report on the optimal learning environment for the course you began developing in Assessment 1. You should select a learning environment that will foster motivation in your learner population, support your efforts at classroom motivation, and best serve the goals of the course.

    As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community.

    Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.

    • Which evidence-based research supports or refutes the use of traditional teaching methods? Which traditional teaching methods support critical thinking?
    • What innovative pedagogical teaching strategies are present in your teaching philosophy? What evidence-based research supports or refutes the use of activity-based teaching methods?
    • What do you believe is the role of the educator when using simulations in a learning environment?

    instructions:

    Create a report that does the following:

    • Describes the learning environment most appropriate for the educational topic and intended audience that you identified.
    • Briefly describes and evaluates theories of classroom management, learner management, and learner motivation that are relevant to your course and intended audience.
    • Describes evidence-based strategies for classroom and learner management and evidence-based best practices to enhance learner motivation and how you would employ these in your learning environment and with a diverse group of learners.
    • Supports your choices with scholarly resources
    • Format: 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font, double-spaced in Microsoft Word.
    • Length: 34 pages, plus a title page and a references page.
    • Use correct APA format, including running head, page numbers, and a title page.
    • Use and cite at least three scholarly articles in your plan.
    • Writing should be free of grammar and spelling errors that distract from content.

    Requirements: 3-4 pgs

  • research project

    Assignment Instructions

    You are required to submit both of the following:

    A PowerPoint presentation (1015 slides), including:

    • Title slide and References (not counted in the 1015)
    • Speaker notes in the Notes section of each slide
    • APA format for citations and references
    • At least 4 scholarly sources (within the last 5 years)

    Content Requirements

    Research TOPIC: Rising incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women. What is the impact of a family nurse practitioner-led evidence-based educational program for women at risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus in a primary care clinic?Follow this structure in your presentation:

    1. Research Problem (Slide 12)

    • Identify a current issue in advanced nursing practice.
    • Explain why it is a problem (in 3 sentences or fewer).
    • State your research question clearly.

    2. Research Design (Slide 3)

    • Indicate whether a qualitative or quantitative study best answers your question.
    • Justify your choice.

    3. Middle-Range Theory (Slide 4)

    • Select and briefly describe a middle-range nursing theory.
    • Explain its relevance to your chosen research problem.

    4. Literature Review and Study Critique (Slides 512)

    Utilizing your Literature review from earlier in the course, summarize and critique the relevant studies based on its design.

    If Qualitative:

    • Study purpose and design
    • Ethical considerations
    • Sampling and recruitment
    • Data collection and analysis methods
    • Rigor (4 criteria: credibility, dependability, transferability, confirmability)
    • Key findings and limitations
    • Trustworthiness and nursing implications

    If Quantitative:

    • Study purpose and design
    • Blinding and randomization
    • Ethical considerations
    • Sampling method and sample size
    • Data collection instruments and procedures
    • Validity and reliability
    • Statistical analysis and significance
    • Key findings and limitations
    • Trustworthiness and nursing implications

    5. Conclusion (Slide 1314)

    • Recap key takeaways
    • Reflect on the importance of using research and theory in advanced nursing practice

    6. References Slide (Final Slide)

    • APA format
    • At least 4 scholarly references from the last 5 years

    Suggested Slide-by-Slide Template

    Slide Content
    1 Title Slide (Name, Course, Date, Presentation Title)
    2 Research Problem (brief background)
    3 Research Question
    4 Research Design (Qualitative or Quantitative + justification)
    5 Middle-Range Theory & Relevance
    6 Study Overview Purpose and Design
    7 Study Sampling, Recruitment, Ethics
    8 Study Data Collection & Analysis
    9 Study Rigor (qual) or Validity/Reliability (quant)
    10 Study Key Findings and Limitations
    11 Study Applicability/Trustworthiness
    12 Nursing Practice Implications
    13 Conclusion / Summary
    14 References (APA)

    Add or combine slides as needed, as long as the content is covered and the total number of slides does not exceed 15.

    Requirements: 14 slides

  • New Hire Education.

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    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): ANP100 New Hire Education Assignment F2025(1).pdf

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  • Exploring Clinical Decision Making in Nursing Practice (Assi…

    Exploring Clinical Decision Making in Nursing Practice (Assignment # 3)

    Objective:

    This assignment aims to deepen your understanding of clinical decision-making processes in nursing practice, focusing on evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, critical thinking skills, interprofessional collaboration, cultural sensitivity, patient autonomy, technological advancements, and continuous learning.

    Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Clinical Decision Making:

    Discuss how evidence-based practice (EBP) influences your clinical decision-making process in nursing.

    Provide examples of how you incorporate research findings into your practice to inform your clinical decisions.

    Challenges in Implementing Evidence-Based Practice:

    Identify common challenges you face when trying to implement evidence-based practice in real-time clinical scenarios.

    Describe strategies you employ to overcome these challenges effectively.

    Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing Practice:

    Share a challenging ethical dilemma you’ve encountered in your clinical practice.

    Describe how you navigated the ethical dilemma, considering principles such as beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice. Discuss the outcomes of your decision.

    Balancing Patient Autonomy and Optimal Care:

    Discuss how you balance patient autonomy with the need to provide optimal care when making clinical decisions.

    Share a situation where you had to navigate this balance and describe your approach.

    Interprofessional Collaboration and Clinical Decision Making:

    Explain the importance of interprofessional collaboration in healthcare delivery.

    Discuss how collaboration with other healthcare professionals influences your clinical decision-making process as a nurse.

    Critical Thinking in Clinical Decision Making:

    Discuss the role of critical thinking in clinical decision making in nursing.

    Describe how you cultivate critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments in your practice.

    Cultural Considerations in Clinical Decision Making:

    Explore how cultural considerations impact your clinical decision making as a nurse.

    Explain how you ensure culturally sensitive care while making clinical decisions.

    Prioritizing Competing Patient Needs and Preferences:

    Describe how you prioritize competing patient needs and preferences when making clinical decisions in a busy healthcare environment.

    Technology and Clinical Decision Making:

    Discuss how the use of technology influences your clinical decision-making process as a nurse.

    Continuous Learning for Enhancing Clinical Decision-Making Skills:

    Explain the importance of continuous learning in staying updated on best practices in nursing.

    Describe how you ensure ongoing professional development to enhance your clinical decision-making skills.

    Format and Submission:

    Your assignment should be structured as a formal written report.

    Each section should be clearly labeled with the corresponding heading.

    Ensure your writing adheres to proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

    The assignment should be written in a formal academic style, following APA (American Psychological Association) guidelines for formatting and referencing.

    The length of the assignment should be 1200-1500 words, excluding title page, abstract. Please ensure to select scholarly journals within the last 5 years.

    Grading Criteria:

    Your assignment will be assessed based on the following criteria:

    Depth of analysis and understanding demonstrated in each section.

    Clarity and coherence of writing.

    Application of relevant examples and experiences.

    Integration of evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, critical thinking, interprofessional collaboration, cultural sensitivity, patient autonomy, technological advancements, and continuous learning.

    Originality and creativity in addressing the questions.

    Note to Students: This assignment provides an opportunity for you to reflect on various aspects of clinical decision making in nursing practice. Draw from your experiences, knowledge, and research to provide comprehensive responses to each question. Consider how each element contributes to your development as a competent and compassionate nurse.