Category: Nursing

In this group discussion, you will explore and discuss the critical concepts of critical thinking and clinical judgment in nursing practice. Please provide well-thought-out responses to the following questions and engage in discussions with your peers on these important topics. Each response should be in APA format and consist of 150-200 words.

1. Explain the relationship between critical thinking and clinical judgment in nursing practice.

In your response, delve into how critical thinking skills contribute to effective clinical judgment in nursing. Discuss the role of critical thinking in assessing patient conditions, making clinical decisions, and ensuring patient safety. Highlight real-life examples, if possible, to illustrate the significance of this relationship.

2. What are the levels of critical thinking?

Describe the various levels of critical thinking, as they apply to nursing practice. Explain how each level builds upon the previous one and how nurses progress through these levels as they gain experience. Provide insights into how higher levels of critical thinking enhance clinical judgment.

3. What is an intellectual standard?

Define what intellectual standards are in the context of nursing and healthcare. Explain how intellectual standards are used to assess and evaluate critical thinking and clinical judgment. Share examples of intellectual standards that nurses commonly encounter in their practice.

4. How is it different from a professional standard?

Differentiate between intellectual standards and professional standards in nursing. Discuss the specific purposes and applications of each type of standard. Highlight how professional standards, such as those outlined by nursing organizations, impact nursing practice.

5. Why is it important to utilize both types of standards?

Explain the significance of utilizing both intellectual and professional standards in nursing practice. Discuss how these standards complement each other and contribute to high-quality patient care. Provide examples of situations where adherence to these standards is crucial for patient outcomes.

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PLEASE REFFER TO THE ATTACHED ORIGINAL ASSIGMENT THAT WAS SUBMITTED AND ALSO THE GRADING RUBRIC. I NEED TO EDIT MY ORIGINAL WORK TO RECIEVE A HIGHER GRADE. THE TEACHER IS ALLOWING ME TO RE-SUBMIT.

THESE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS:

Identify regulatory agencies that regulate health and the health care system within the US, create a table listing your 5 regulatory agencies and address the following:

1. Describe the agency, level of regulatory authority (local, state, federal), scope of regulatory authority, and role within the US healthcare system.
2. Address relevance of the organization or the organizations authority to the APRN/DNP graduate.
3. Describe relevance to specialty area, area of practice, or setting of practice. For an example, mental health.

Submission Requirements:

• In the table, write the 3 criteria above and respond to them.
• The table is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The table is to be complete and thorough. It should include all items indicated in the assignment.
• Your submission will be assessed through Turnitin.
• Incorporate at least 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
• Complete and submit the chart by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

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Grading Notes Module 2 Assignment

3 current (last 5 years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources = yes; minimal references used; assignment would benefit from using the organizational websites as resources

Describe agency= description, level and scope of authority are combined; brief description provided

5 agencies= yes

Level of regulatory authority (local, state, federal)- Where does its authority come from? = yes

Scope of regulatory authority- What is it allowed to regulate or influence?= very brief description provided

Role within the US Healthcare system – How does it function within the healthcare system?= column for this information not provided; not enough information provided to fully flesh out this requirement

Relevance of the organization or organizations authority to the APRN/DNP graduate= brief overview provided, not much detail

Relevance to specialty area of practice or setting of practice= no specialty area provided

Grammar, punctuation, spelling = okay

The TurnitIn percentage rate for this assignment is not accurate. The percentage is falsely high due to the nature of the assignment. The same assignment has been used for multiple semesters at STU resulting in falsely high TurnitIn percentage rates. Points were not deducted for the high percentage rate.

You have taken an important first step in organizing regulatory information into a comparative table. To more fully meet the assignment requirements, the table would benefit from additional detail and clearer separation of the required components. Some areas were briefly addressed or combined into one column, which did not effectively supply the necessary details for that section. Refining the column headers so they align with the content and expanding each section would have helped to clarify your analysis and strengthen the overall assignment.

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Understanding the structure of your organization is essential to identifying communication flows, decision-making authority, and opportunities for improvement. For this discussion, create a basic organizational chart that represents the hierarchical and functional relationships within your healthcare organization. Your chart should reflect the structure of units, departments, and leadership roles relevant to your work area, address the following:

1. Describe the healthcare organizational model your institution uses (e.g., functional, matrix, service line, flat, or hybrid).
2. Briefly explain how the chart reflects this model and how it impacts communication, reporting, and decision-making processes.
3. Reflect on how the current structure supports or hinders innovation, collaboration, or quality outcomes in your unit or department.

You may create your chart using:

• A drawing tool (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Lucidchart).

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuances to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
• Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
• Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
• You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

• Fitzpatrick & Alfes, 2023
• Ch. 4, 5

Watch

• Gunawan, J. (n.d.). Healthcare Structures: Hierarchical, Matrix, Flat, Service Line, & Functional [For Nursing Students]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/yqKZjRB60oM?si=-uDKiUgRwCxr1Y86

refer to rubric attached for graded points

Based on your reading in chapter 60, why do you think the issues presented in this chapter persist in todays workforce culture?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
• Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
• You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Please refer to rubric attached

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

Mason, D. J., Gardner, B. D., Outlaw, H. F., & OGrady, T. E. (2016).

Chapters 56, 59, 60, 63, 66, 72, 73, and 75