Category: Nursing

Using APA Style 7th Edition, develop an paper (approximately 3 pages for each section) maximum including references, which delineates and analyzes one contemporary health related issue. This must be the same topic as your clinical project.

***Be sure to include a citations and a reference list for each part.

PART I- 30%

• From the current news media, select a contemporary health related issue, trend or chronic illness by the third week of class and follow it for the next four consecutive weeks.
• Select one report on your topic from each of the four weeks.
• Write a brief summary of each of the four news reports.
• Analyze these four news reports:
• What is the trend or issue that they represent?
• In what way does this issue or trend relate to primary & community health care?
• How does the media represent the issue in each report?
• How does this representation shape public opinion on this issue or trend?

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My project focuses on stress awareness and prevention in underserved urban communities, especially among students and working adults. Chronic stress is often overlooked, but it plays a major role in conditions like high blood pressure, anxiety, poor sleep, weakened immunity, and long-term cardiovascular disease.

Meet your client, Mr. Olson. Mr. Olson is a 65-year-old man who has come to the clinic for a complete physical checkup. He has no health complaints, and his physical examination is negative except for a few minor changes associated with aging. During the interview, he tells you that he is gay and has had the same partner for five years. On further questioning, he reveals that he has had numerous sex partners during his lifetime. He says, I was wondering if I should be tested for HIV, and Mike, thats my partner, says I ought to get a flu shot and maybe a hepatitis shot. What do you think? Mr. Olson: 65-year-old male, same sex partner for 5 years, no health complaints Critical Thinking Questions What principles and concepts do you need to know to help Mr. Olson today? What communication skills will you need to help Mr. Olson? What further data do you need about Mr. Olsons sexual activity? What is one important nursing intervention for today? Self-reflection is a priority in caring for clients in nursing. How do you feel about same-sex relationships? Will your personal feelings impact your ability to care for Mr. Olson effectively? Why or why not? What does the ANA Nursing Code of Ethics (2015) say about relationships to clients and the nature of client health problems? Submission and Assessment Guidelines Submit your Microsoft Word document with the questions clearly listed and answered. Each response should be clear, concise, and use correct grammar. All of the questions MUST be answered in your document. Turnitin is enabled for this assignment. Review the Full-Spectrum Nursing Rubric for grading criteria. This activity is worth 60 points.

nstructions:

1. Introduce your POI and theoretical framework; include a thesis statement.

2. Describe the nursing metaparadigm and analyze each component in relation to your POI.

3. Select a Grand Nursing Theory; describe its conceptual framework and apply it to your POI.

4. Select a Middle-Range Theory; discuss its concepts and alignment with the Grand Theory.

5. Describe complexity science and complex adaptive systems (CAS); identify a CAS relevant to your POI and apply principles of complexity science.

6. Conclude with a synthesis of insights.

***POI: nursing burnout in ICU***

Value based purchasing (VBP) has fundamentally changed healthcare delivery in the United States by shifting away from fee for service (FFS) models, which reward providers for volume, to systems that incentivize quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Programs such as Medicares Hospital Value Based Purchasing and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) now tie over one third of Medicare payments to value based arrangements (KFF, 2023). This shift encourages providers to focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, and the reduction of unnecessary procedures.

Care coordination and service integration have notably improved under VBP. The Kaiser Family Foundation notes that ACOs have helped manage costs and improve care for patients with chronic illnesses by fostering collaboration among hospitals, primary care physicians, and specialists. Electronic health records (EHRs) play a crucial role by enabling data driven performance monitoring and identifying gaps in care. Patient centered care has also become a priority, with providers incentivized to increase patient satisfaction and engagement through better communication and shared decision making.

Research further supports the positive impact of VBP. Tseng et al. (2022) report that VBP programs can lead to modest improvements in clinical process measures and patient experiences. However, their findings also show that improvements in patient outcomes, such as reduced mortality, are inconsistent and sometimes limited. KFF data similarly show that while VBP models have contributed to a modest slowdown in healthcare spending growth, disparities persist. Smaller or under resourced providers may struggle with the administrative burden of tracking and reporting quality metrics, and there are concerns that providers might avoid high risk patients to protect their performance scores (KFF, 2023; Tseng et al., 2022).

In summary, value based purchasing is reshaping healthcare in the U.S. by aligning payments with quality and efficiency. While benefits include better care coordination, some cost containment, and a stronger focus on patient experience, ongoing challenges such as administrative complexity, persistent disparities, and variable impact on outcomes need to be addressed for the model to reach its full potential (KFF, 2023; Tseng et al., 2022).

List three goals clearly in detail that you have for 2026. Choose one of them, why you chose it, how you plan to achieve it. Explain what motivates you regarding this goal. Remember the time frame goes through May 2026. Personalize the goal. Include all the details. Let me really see what you want to accomplish as young adults in this specific time frame. This submission must be at least two pages.

For this assessment, you will be creating a paper that explores holistic nursing care and how pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment play a role in delivering holistic care. Your paper should be 35 double-spaced pages, not counting the title or reference page. You should also be prepared to support your paper with evidence from the literature and professional best practices.

Your assessment submission will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Define holistic nursing care.
• Definition of Holistic Nursing Care and its Benefits for Patients and Nurses: The section should provide a clear definition of holistic nursing care and explain its benefits for both patients and nurses. The definition should be accurate and comprehensive, and the benefits should be supported by evidence-based research.
• Explain how pathophysiology can help nurses understand the underlying causes and mechanisms of diseases and disorders, and how they affect the whole person.
• Explanation of Pathophysiology and Its Role in Nursing Practice: This section should explain how pathophysiology can help nurses understand the underlying causes and mechanisms of diseases and disorders, and how they affect the whole person. The explanation should be detailed and supported by relevant examples.
• Discuss how pharmacology can help nurses select, administer, and monitor the effects of medications, and how they interact with the patients physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Discussion of Pharmacology and Its Role in Nursing Practice: This section should discuss how pharmacology can help nurses select, administer, and monitor the effects of medications, and how they interact with the patients physical, psychological, and social needs. The discussion should be comprehensive and supported by relevant examples.
• Describe how nurses can use physical assessment to collect, analyze, and interpret data about the patients health status, and how they can use this information to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Description of Physical Assessment and Its Role in Nursing Practice: This section should describe how physical assessment can help nurses collect, analyze, and interpret data about the patients health status, and how they can use this information to plan, implement, and evaluate care. The description should be detailed and supported by relevant examples.
• Identify two examples of how these three domains of knowledge (pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment) can be integrated and applied in different clinical scenarios and settings.
• Examples of Integration and Application of Knowledge in Clinical Scenarios: This section should provide examples of how these three domains of knowledge (pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment) can be integrated and applied in different clinical scenarios and settings. The examples should be relevant and supported by evidence-based research.
• Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

Additional Requirements

• Length of submission: 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

Create a detailed outline for a 3-5 page essay with the information below: develop a detailed case study that presents an ethical dilemma you might encounter as a healthcare professional (nurse) or as a student training in the healthcare field. Your paper should include the following components: 1. Describe the Scenario: * Clearly outline the situation, including the context, the individuals involved, and the specific ethical challenge. * Explain why this situation presents a dilemma, highlighting any conflicting values or responsibilities. 2. Apply the Four Pillars of Medical Ethics: * Autonomy: Consider the patient’s or individual’s rights to make informed decisions. * Beneficence: Analyze how to act in the best interest of the patient. * Non-maleficence: Evaluate how to avoid causing harm. * Justice: Discuss fairness and equity in decision-making and resource allocation. 3. Develop a Plan of Action: * Using the four pillars, propose a course of action for the healthcare provider. * Explain how each pillar informs the decisions and helps the provider remain ethical in this scenario. 4. Reflection: * Reflect on how this scenario might influence your own professional practice and ethical reasoning. * Consider challenges, lessons learned, and how ethical frameworks guide decision-making in real-world healthcare situations. Your paper should demonstrate critical thinking, clear application of ethical theory, and professional reasoning, with proper academic formatting and references as needed. Please note: * Include in text citations and reference page of at least three online scholarly references. * Use APA 7th edition formatting * The reference page does not count toward the three-page requirement

Assignment Overview:

Here is a step-by-step instructions guide for creating an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) ePoster using the (c) 2025 Johns Hopkins EBP Model. This guide helps you organize and present your EBP project in a professional poster format for dissemination. Each section corresponds to a part of the poster and aligns with the Johns Hopkins EBP model and publication standards.

Instructions:

1. Download the required tools to use for this assignment:
2. The (c)
4. website will provide all the forms/appendices required.

• After completing the permission forms, students will use the information gathered to create their EBP Model ePoster.

Then, use each form/appendix to complete each section listed below for the EBP ePoster.

Sections:

Title and Abstract

Review Appendix A: EBP Project Steps and Overview before starting work on your EBP Model ePoster

• Title: Clearly identify the project as evidence-based. Make it concise and informative.
• Abstract: Summarize the project, including:
• Rationale for the EBP project
• EBP question (PICO format)
• Literature search and appraisal methods
• Key findings and synthesis
• Recommendations for practice

Introduction

Use content from Appendix B to complete this section.

• Rationale: Describe the clinical problem, its significance, and the risks of not addressing it.
• Available Knowledge: Summarize current knowledge from literature (local, national, and global).
• EBP Question: Present the question using the PICO format.

Methods

Use content from Appendix B and Appendix C.

• Information Sources: List databases, guidelines, and other sources used.
• Search Methods: Describe inclusion/exclusion criteria, date limits, and rationale.
• Keywords: Provide search terms used.
• Article Screening: Explain how articles were screened (title, abstract, full text).
• Appraisal Process: Describe how articles were appraised (tools used, reviewers, consensus process).
• Synthesis & Translation: Outline how evidence was synthesized and translated into practice recommendations.

Results

Use content from Appendix G.

• Study Selection: Report the number of articles screened and included. Use a flow diagram if possible.
• Study Characteristics: Summarize key details (author, population, intervention, outcomes, limitations).
• Findings: Use tables or charts to display individual study results clearly.

Discussion

Use content from Appendix H.

• Synthesis of Evidence: Summarize overall findings, strengths, and quality of evidence, and recommendations.
• Limitations: Discuss limitations of both the literature and your review process.
• Conclusions: Restate the problem and summarize how the project addressed the EBP question.

Implications for Practice

Use content from Appendices C & I.

• Translation Strategies: Describe recommendations and action plans tailored to your organization.
• Outcomes: Identify measures used to evaluate success. If implemented, report results.

Overall Poster Design, APA Format, and Spelling/Grammar

• All required APA elements are present and correctly formatted:
• title page
• 1-inch margins
• headings/subheadings
• in-text citations (parenthetical and narrative),
• reference list in alphabetical order

Grammar & Spelling

• Clear, professional writing is essential for effective communication.
• All text should be free of spelling errors and grammatical mistakes.
• Sentences must be well-structured, concise, and easy to read.
• Proper punctuation, capitalization, and word usage should be consistently applied throughout the poster.

Tips for Poster Design

• Use clear headings and consistent formatting.
• Include visuals (tables, charts, and diagrams) to enhance understanding.
• Keep text concise and focuseduse bullet points where possible.
• Ensure logical flow from problem identification to recommendations.

Copyleaks Policy

• This course uses Copyleaks, a plagiarism detection software, to ensure academic integrity.
• Students can check their assignment’s Copyleaks score as soon as they submit their assignment in Canvas
• If a student’s Copyleaks similarity score is 20% or higher, the assignment must be revised and resubmitted to reduce the score.
• Any assignment with a final Copyleaks score above 20% will receive a grade of 0 points.

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Find 5 peer reviewed articles about your capstone project. Write a literature review. (Capstone project is about reducing falls in SNFs) “In older adults residents in a skilled nursing facility, will implementation of a structured fall prevention program, compared to current practice, result in a 25% reduction in patient falls within 12 weeks?” Please follow the assignment rubric and use reference only in the UNITED STATES. A literature review is not an annotated bibliography in which you summarize briefly each article that you have reviewed. While a summary of what you have read is contained within the literature review, it goes well beyond merely summarizing professional literature. It focuses on a specific topic of interest and includes your critical analysis of the relationship among different works, and relating this research to your work. In this case, your work will be your capstone project. It may be written as a stand-alone paper or to provide a theoretical framework and rationale for a research study (such as a thesis or dissertation). Your literature review will be written as a standalone paper. attached file is information about the structure of the literature review, finding credible information for research assignments, formulating research questions, search strategies and a literature review template: