Category: Nursing

  • Task 2 Evidence-Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research

    I spoke with via message on this chat and was seeing if you can help out because you did do the first Task Evidence-Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research
  • NR566 W6 Discussion

    Read the patient scenario and answer the discussion prompts

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  • Investigate ethical-legal principles and dilemmas related to…

    Wendy RN, has worked at Hope Hospital for over three years in the pediatric unit. She has accepted the day shift assignment consisting of five pediatric patients under the age of 10, three RSV patients and two sickle cell anemia patients. Two of the patients have mothers in attendance, the remainder have no family member or caretaker.

    Wendy is working with Lisa RN, who has less than one year of experience working at Hope Hospital and has recently cross trained to the pediatric unit.

    Wendy has a half hour to go on her shift and has just completed all duties addressing patient care when she receives a text message from her husband alerting her that her son was injured during a football game and is on his way to the community hospital in that town.

    Wendy informs Lisa that she has to leave and why and that she can get all the information regarding her patients from each patient chart. Wendy informs Lisa to report to the oncoming shift which will be Susan RN and quickly grabs her coat and leaves.

    Susan working the pm shift arrives on time and looks for Wendy for report. Lisa who sees Susan quickly comes down the hall to notify Susan that Wendy left in a hurry and that she is the only nurse on the floor for the last half hour. Susan asks Lisa for a report, and Lisa states she did not get a report by Wendy regarding each of her patients but that she was told by Wendy that all documentation on each patient was completed.

    Susan RN has been a nurse for over five years in the pediatric unit. She quickly notifies the nurse manager of what occurred and proceeds to provide her nursing responsibilities and duties to each of the five patients. Susan notices upon entering the room of the 4-year-old RSV patient that the oxygen is no longer in use and that the child is exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. Susan also notices IV infiltrate in the patients right hand which is puffy and sore when palpated. Susan is notified of the demise of the child a day later.

    A year later, Wendy is notified to meet with the risk management and legal departments concerning an incident related to a 4-year-old RVS patient she provided care to.

    Directions:

    1. Write an introduction on abandonment and the role of the nurse.
    2. Explain the ethical implications of abandonment.
    3. Determine the legal implications of abandonment related to either civil or criminal law.
    4. In your future role as a nurse educator, an executive leader, or nurse practitioner, select methods to support accountability in the prevention of malpractice.
    5. Write a conclusion presenting key takeaways.

    This paper should be 2 pages minimum in length, not including title and reference pages.

    Be sure to include scholarly resources to support your written work.

  • 6-1 discussion

    I would like to detail the interpersonal communication that impacted patients wound be between the nurse, social worker, chaplain to provide a patient living in a tent with the decency to die in a comfortable hospice house with staff and family to provide and quality of life until their last day.
  • CONCEPT MAP #2 WEEK 5

    PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW EACH INSTRUCTION ATTACHED, INCLUDING THE RUBRIC AND THE NOTES PROVIDED BY MY INSTRUCTOR. PLEASE OPEN ALL ATTACHMENTSTHATS WHAT THEYRE LOOKING FOR. DONT RUSH THIS; IT IS VERY IMPORTANT. THIS IS A BIG GRADE FOR MY CLASS AND WILL HELP ME PASS. I DIDNT GET A GOOD GRADE LAST TIME, AND IM PRAYING FOR AN IMPROVEMENT.

    DFC Concept Map Assignment Overview

    Concept maps allow you to organize and display key information in a way that you can see how information is connected and interrelated. The DFC Concept Map Assignments in this course allow you to extract key client information and practice clinical judgment using DFC or VCBC clients.

    Choose a concept from the Concepts for Nursing Practice eBook (found under your course eBooks) that relates to the patient you selected. You must choose a different concept for each of your concept map assignments.

    DFC Concept Map Goal

    The purpose of this assignment is to provide the learner an opportunity to strengthen their clinical judgment using a concept map format. Use the attached rubric for map requirements to ensure you receive full credit.

    Instructions

    1. Choose Your Map Concept

    a. Choose a concept from the Concepts for Nursing Practice eBook (found under your course eBooks) that relates to the patient you selected.

    2. Choose a Client

    a. You can use a current client, a past encounter, or a simulated experience if needed.

    b. You can use a concept only once per course.

    3. Complete the Client Information Section and Topic of the Map

    a. Use SBAR format for the client information

    Hover over each term or visit the ELO to learn more. SBAR includes:

    i. Situation

    ii. Background

    iii. Assessment

    iv. Recommendation

    b. Topic of the Map

    The topic of the map is your chosen concept. This might not always be the clients primary concern.

    i. For example, if your chosen concept is Mobility, focus on cues and interventions related to Mobilityeven if the client has a higher priority concern (such as Perfusion). Concepts are often interrelated, but you should maintain the focus of the map on the chosen concept.

    4. Build Your Clinical Judgment Concept Map

    a. Locate and download the concept map template within the DFC Concept Map module.

    b. Complete all boxes for your client.

    c. Use the assignment rubric to ensure you meet the requirements of the assignment.

    d. The arrows on the template are there to remind you that this map is intended to be completed in a certain order.

    e. What is a hypothesis?

    i. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation made on the basis of available data.

    Clinical Judgment Process

    Recognize Cues

    Based on available client data, identify relevant or important cues or information. Subjective and objective could be considered. Specific client values are included where appropriate (i.e., heart rate, oxygen saturation, etc.).

    Analyze Cues

    Link identified cues to the clients presentation. Determine conditions that are consistent with those cues.

    A condition is defined as a normal state with regard to ones health, such as pregnancy, or to a disease, disorder, illness, or injury (National Institutes of Health, n.d.).

    Prioritize Hypotheses

    Think Where do I start? Based on your analysis of the clients condition, determine which explanations are most likely. List and rank hypotheses according to most urgent problems and priority order.

    Generate Solutions

    Using the hypothesis, identify desirable outcomes for the client. Goals are listed in SMART format.

    In SMART format, goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Visit the ELO for more information.

    Example of a SMART goal:

    The patient will report a pain level of 4 or less on a 010 scale within 30 minutes of pain medication administration.

    Take Action

    Using the identified SMART goals, identify and describe how nursing interventions will be performed, administered, communicated, or taught. Interventions will address the priority concerns and are designed to help meet the clients goals.

    Intervention #1 should be crafted to help meet SMART goal #1.

    Evaluate Outcomes

    Compare observed outcomes against expected outcomes. Determine if your identified interventions were effective.

    Evaluative statements must be written in past tense.

    Format example:

    The (goal was achieved) by (time specified) as evidenced by (supporting findings) after (nursing intervention was performed).

    To reiterate: SMART goal #1, Intervention #1, and Evaluation #1 must all be related. This process should be repeated for all goals and their associated interventions and outcomes.

    5. Give Credit to Your Sources

    a. After completing your concept map, give credit to your sources on both the Reference page and as in-text citations.

    b. References must be listed in APA 7th edition format, including:

    Author

    Publication year

    Source

    The Writing Center can help with APA format. You may also use the Citation Machine on the Purdue OWL website.

    Concepts for Nursing Practice eBook Access

    Official Elsevier (Evolve) eBook Access

    Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th Edition (eBook on Elsevier / VitalSource)

    https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323812085?role=student

    Access Code: ERCM9DPEHAYZ

    Concept Examples

    SECTION II: Health and Illness Concepts

    Theme: Homeostasis and Regulation

    6. Fluid and Electrolytes

    7. Acid-Base Balance

    8. Thermoregulation

    9. Sleep

    10. Cellular Regulation

    11. Intracranial Regulation

    12. Hormonal Regulation

    13. Glucose Regulation

    14. Nutrition

    15. Elimination

    16. Perfusion

    17. Clotting NEW!

    18. Gas Exchange

    Theme: Sexuality and Reproduction

    19. Reproduction

    20. Sexuality

    Theme: Protection and Movement

    21. Immunity

    22. Inflammation

    23. Infection

    24. Mobility

    25. Tissue Integrity

    26. Sensory Perception

    27. Pain

    28. Fatigue

    Theme: Mood, Cognition, Behavior

    PLEASE DONT DO ANY STRESS SCENARIO OR MENTAL HEALTH CHOICE SOMETHING ELSE LIKE PAIN OR FATIGUE OR GLUCOSE REGULATION

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  • SOAP Note 3 Comprehensive SOAP on Mens and Women’s Health

    A 32-year-old woman presents for evaluation of a lump that she noticed in her right breast on self-examination. She says that while she does not perform breast self-examination often, she thinks that this lump is new. She denies nipple discharge or breast pain, although the lump is mildly tender on palpation. She has never noticed any breast masses previously and has never had a mammogram. She has no personal or family history of breast disease. She takes oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) regularly, but no other medications. She does not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol

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    . She has never been pregnant. On examination, she is a well-appearing, somewhat anxious, and thin woman. Her vital signs are within normal limits. On breast examination, in the lower outer quadrant of the right breast, there is a 2-cm, firm, well-circumscribed, freely mobile mass without overlying erythema that is mildly tender to palpation. There is no skin dimpling, retraction, or nipple discharge. While no other discrete breast masses are palpable, the bilateral breast tissue is noted to be firm and glandular throughout. There is no evidence of axillary, supraclavicular, or cervical lymphadenopathy. The remainder of her physical examination is unremarkable.

    Above you will find the SOAP note information. Please use references that are less than 5 years old.

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  • Proposed population-based intervention for low income in Har…

    Introduction

    Despite advancements in both medical technology and service delivery within the U.S.,

    many communities continue to have difficulty accessing healthcare services. For individuals who

    live below the poverty line, financial burdens, lack of transportation, and limited access to

    primary care often lead to delayed treatments and the development of preventable health

    conditions. These barriers can be seen on a community level, where there are numerous factors

    relating to the social environment that impact the overall health outcomes of individuals. Nurses

    involved with population health and community-based practice must understand how social

    determinants impact access to care for those they serve. This paper will explore low-income

    adults residing within the region of Harris County, Texas, with an emphasis placed upon

    identifying limited access to healthcare as a significant social determinant affecting overall

    health status. The goal of this paper is to assess the needs of the surrounding communities while

    providing evidence-based recommendations for an intervention to increase access to healthcare

    services.

    Description of Location and Subpopulation

    Harris County, Texas, contains an estimated population of approximately 5,009,302

    individuals. Approximately 50.4% of individuals living in Harris County identify as female,

    whereas approximately 49.6% of individuals living in Harris County identify as male. These

    numbers suggest that Harris County has a balanced ratio of males to females. (U.S. Census

    Bureau, 2024). The racial/ethnic breakdown of Harris County consists of approximately 43.0%

    Hispanic/Latino, 19.2% Black/African American, 36.4% White/Caucasian, 7.4% Asian, and a

    smaller percentage of individuals identified as the other racial categories. The above statistics

    demonstrate that there is a large amount of racial/ethnic diversity within Harris County (U.S

    Census Bureau, 2023).3

    For the purpose of this assessment, low-income adults are defined as individuals 18-64

    living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) (U.S Census Bureau, 2020).

    The socioeconomic condition in Harris County demonstrates that about 16% to 18% of

    Harris County’s population falls below the federal poverty threshold; this is much higher

    amongst people of the Hispanic and Black ethnicities and those making under $25,000 yearly

    (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023). Therefore, such socioeconomic challenges also create barriers for

    these individuals, and combined with their overall lack of access to preventative health services,

    will create barriers for healthy living today and in the future. The median income for households

    in the county is around $63,022. In regard to education in Harris County, many of those with

    higher educational attainment tend to show socioeconomic vulnerabilities. For example, 23.7%

    of adults have a high school diploma or lower, which relates directly to having lower health

    literacy, decreased work opportunities, and long-term health outcomes (Texas Community

    Health News, 2024).

    Crime and safety are major worries; approximately one-third of people living there said

    they are victims of either being targeted because of their ethnicity/race, sex/gender, or another

    form of discrimination that affects them mentally (e.g., by being treated differently). Domestic

    violence was reported by over half of those victims (Rice University report titled: “Crime and

    Victimization in Harris County: An Assessment”, 2024). There are additional issues associated

    with living in these areas (i.e., challenges to healthy living due to the local community

    environment), food insecurity affects approximately thirty-nine percent of Harris County

    households, more than double the national rate of 14% (Kinder Institute for Urban Research,

    2025) and some demographic groups, especially racially/ethnically disadvantaged households,4

    have a higher prevalence of these challenges (i.e., food insecurity). Many poor neighborhoods

    today not only face food shortages because they do not have enough grocery stores to meet their

    needs, but they are classified as food deserts, which means they have high use of convenience

    stores or places selling fast food as their primary source of food. This contributes to increased

    risk for obesity and poor nutrition (Kinderd Institute for Urban Research, 2025). Harris County

    reports a violent crime rate of approximately 547 incidents per 100,000 residents, which is higher

    than the national average and disproportionately affects low-income and racially marginalized

    communities.

    One of the health outcome indicators that illustrates health inequities in Harris County is

    obesity. Approximately 47.7% of adults ages 45-64 in Harris County are considered obese, and

    adults who earn less than $25,000 a year are almost twice as likely to be obese as adults who

    earn a higher income. (Understanding Houston, 2023). These collective indicators demonstrate

    that low-income adults (especially those earning less than $25,000) in Harris County are faced

    with several social and structural barriers that adversely affect their access to healthcare, their

    economic stability, and their overall health outcomes.

    Disparities exist between low-income adults in Harris County in terms of the health and

    nutrition indicators described above. Approximately 14% of adults aged 18-64 years have

    diabetes; over 32% of adults aged 18-64 years have hypertension; nearly 48% of adults aged 45-

    64 are considered obese. The prevalence of these health conditions is substantially higher among

    adults with a gross income of $25,000. As a result, access to preventive and primary healthcare

    services is restricted due to both distance and cost of accessing healthcare services

    (Understanding Houston, 2023; County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2023).

    Subpopulation Impact of Limited Access to Healthcare

    Biggest Contributor to Morbidity and Mortality5

    The leading cause of preventable morbidity in low-income adults in Harris County is

    limited access to healthcare, where patients who do not have health insurance go to the

    emergency room at almost double the frequency of those with health insurance, and also have

    substantially less access to preventative and chronic disease management services. (Harris Health

    System Community Health Needs Assessment, 2023). In Harris County, residents who are low-

    income encounter many obstacles to getting the basic health care services they need, which are

    causing higher levels of illness and death in this area. Some examples of these complicated

    factors impacting those who suffer from chronic illnesses are their lack of insurance and the

    unavailability of primary care physicians in Harris County. Diabetes is present in approximately

    14% of the adults living in Harris County. In comparison, hypertension affects more than 32% of

    adults, and the proportions of both of these chronic conditions are much higher among adults

    living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps,

    2023). Therefore, individuals who have these chronic illnesses may not have sufficient medical

    care to help prevent the occurrence of complications from these diseases that could have been

    prevented. This data shows that having limited access to basic healthcare services within Harris

    County can create too many emergency room visits that could have been prevented with proper

    medical attention. In addition, it can make it harder for people with chronic illnesses to get the

    care they need, which can lead to an early death and/or affect their overall quality of life in the

    long run (Texas DSHS, 2023; CDC, 2023).

    In Harris County, cardiovascular disease and diabetes are the two leading causes of

    premature death for those 40 years and older who fall below the poverty line. According to local

    mortality reports, heart disease is to blame for about 22% of all county deaths, while around the

    same rate of deaths due to complications of diabetes occurs compared to Texas and national6

    death rates (Texas DSHS, 2023; CDC, 2023). The combination of delayed diagnosis and a

    disjointed healthcare system (poor access to treatment) increases the chance of developing more

    advanced stages of an illness when diagnosed, thereby increasing the potential for being

    hospitalized and dying prematurely. State and national mortality data indicate that preventable

    and treatable conditions are much higher among the uninsured than those with insurance, and

    continue to evidence a greater relative mortality burden among people below the poverty line

    (CDC, 2023).

    Controversial Community Health Concern

    One currently very hotly debated area of community health in Harris County concerns the

    inappropriate use of the emergency department for health-related problems that do not require an

    emergency response. Multiple reports by both public health officials and the health care system

    provide documentation that supports this concern. On average, during the year preceding the

    COVID-19 pandemic, adults in Harris County who did not have health insurance utilized the

    emergency department at nearly double the rate of those with health insurance (Harris Health

    System Community Health Needs Assessment, 2023). The result of the overuse of emergency

    departments is an overall increase in the number of patients seen within the emergency

    department, resulting in longer wait times for treatment and strain on hospital resources to

    accommodate the high number of patients, particularly due to the lack of availability of

    affordable primary care services for individuals without health insurance. Because of these

    issues, there are growing concerns regarding health equity and the long-term viability of the

    health care systemin both local and statewide communitiesdue to the continued

    inappropriate utilization of the emergency department.

    Community Health Concerns7

    Individuals in the community have expressed having difficulty obtaining timely care,

    long waiting periods for appointments, and limited help in navigating the health care system,

    such as making appointments and understanding benefits. Similar access issues have been

    identified in low-income families in other areas where poverty and social justice issues prevent

    people from receiving adequate health care (Tiruneh et al., 2023). Individuals experiencing

    diabetes complications and hypertension are commonly hospitalised, and their hospitalisations

    could often be prevented. The increased quality of life and financial burden to both the individual

    and the health care system are decreased when people cannot access adequate care. In addition to

    financial burdens, inadequate access to care contributes to decreased productivity and higher

    levels of stress. An improvement in access will improve both the individual and the system.

    Emergency Room Visits and Hospital Admissions

    Members of this subpopulation utilize emergency care as a primary service for hospital

    admissions or emergency room visits for conditions that can be treated with outpatient care (e.g.,

    uncontrolled diabetes, hypertensive crises, asthma exacerbations, infections) as well as for

    complications resulting from either delayed diagnosis or treatment (e.g., preventable

    hospitalizations for chronic health problems), with these numbers being larger among low-

    income individuals compared to those with higher incomes. Data collected at the state level

    validate the claim that low-income individuals in Texas have limited access to outpatient care

    and that lack of outpatient care (i.e., regular healthcare visits) contributes to increased usage of

    emergency rooms and hospitalization. Costs associated with emergency room visits and

    hospitalizations place additional burdens on both the patient and provider, and essentially lead to

    overcrowding within hospitals.8

    Impact on Quality of life

    Those residents of Harris County who lack regular access to healthcare endure an inferior

    quality of life as a result of their inability to manage conditions that (commonly) lead to chronic

    illness, as well as the burden of financial strain and/or being unable to take preventive measures.

    In the county, almost forty percent of low-income families report food insecurity, which has been

    shown to have strong negative associations with worse health outcomes, more overall stress, and

    a lower functional status (The Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2025). Chronic illness

    management barriers, coupled with the added financial anxiety associated with accessing

    medical care, result in decreased capacity of these individuals to hold jobs and perform

    engagements with health-promoting activities, thus continuing the cycle of poor health and social

    and economic disadvantage within a community.

    Social Determinant of Health: Limited Access to Healthcare

    The lack of access to healthcare is a key social determinant of poor health for adults

    living on low incomes in Harris County, as high costs, limited insurance coverage, and not

    having enough primary care providers lead to delays in accessing health services. Because of the

    lack of regular primary care, people will often put off seeking care, resulting in an increase in the

    severity of their health problem(s). This has been shown by numerous research studies that

    looked at the relationship between social needs and health care service utilisation. Due to the

    lack of access to primary care, many people end up in an emergency room for conditions that are

    preventable if they were able to have regular access to a primary care doctor and/or other types

    of providers. Furthermore, untreated chronic conditions can result in increased rates of morbidity

    and mortality within this population. Therefore, addressing barriers to access to health care is

    essential for improving the overall health of populations in Harris County.9

    The community health issues related to inadequate access to care have been found

    through the repeated use of emergency departments, the prevalence of uncontrolled chronic

    conditions, and the financial burdens of high costs associated with health care.

    Available Community Resources

    Several community resources are available to assist lower-income adults in Harris

    County, Texas. Federally Qualified Health Centres serve individuals without insurance or who

    are under-insured by providing Primary Care Services on a sliding fee scale. Federally Qualified

    Health Centres provide preventive care, chronic disease management, and referral to specialty

    services, resulting in a decrease in avoidable emergency department visits (Fiori et al., 2023).

    Other than Federally Qualified Health Centres, the Harris Health System also provides

    healthcare to low-income county residents through the Financial Assistance and Gold Card

    programs, which enable low-income county residents to have access to Primary Care, Speciality

    Care, and Hospital Services through the Harris Health System, even if they do not meet the

    traditional eligibility criteria for health insurance coverage. Medicaid also assists low-income

    adults by covering essential healthcare services to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

    Collectively, these community and systemic resources provide assistance to provide healthcare to

    lower-income adults; however, there are still gaps in access to healthcare.

    Needed Resources

    The people of Harris County need more assistance to increase their healthcare options.

    These services include increased Care Coordination opportunities to help the people who use

    them find out about their insurance policies and make appointments and referrals to other

    providers (State of the Health System Report 2014). The evidence from community health

    worker programs indicates that People who are supported through navigation services can access10

    medical care and coordinate with their healthcare providers (Fiori et al., 2024). Providers of

    medical services in Harris County must offer more flexible hours of service as well as develop

    mobile service opportunities to allow greater access to those individuals with non-traditional

    work hours. The lack of sufficient transportation assistance for residents continues to restrict the

    ability of those individuals to access their medical care. All of the items mentioned above are

    necessary to ensure that residents of Harris County have the ability to access medical services to

    reduce the number of avoidable conditions resulting from a lack of access.

    Proposed Evidence-Based Intervention

    To remedy the lack of access to Healthcare faced by low-income adults, the development

    of a Nurse-led Community Health Worker Care Navigation program is being initiated. The

    married inclusion of Community Health Workers as part of an overall problem-solving model is

    the most comprehensive method to effectively assess Social Needs, while also providing ongoing

    assistance with Social Needs and care navigation processes to their members. The data support

    the assertion that Community Health Workers positively influence success through increased

    access to community resources and decreased barriers to care, with more significant benefits to

    underrepresented populations (Fioris et al., 2024). The Nurse will maintain oversight of the

    screening process, while also coordinating referrals to both medical and Social Services.

    Community Health Workers will assist the members in relation to appointment scheduling,

    insurance registration/ enrollment, and linking members to community resources associated with

    their needs. The Coordinated Community Care Model provides both clinical support and support

    to meet the social requirements for members of these communities. By implementing this model,

    we will begin to address the long-standing access issues that many individuals experience when

    seeking Healthcare.11

    Evidence supports this proposed method for applying Social Needs Screening processes

    + Navigation Services together. This is demonstrated by Systematic reviews showing that post-

    program follow-up and coordination ultimately reduce utilisation of Emergency Room services

    while increasing patient engagement through their respective Primary Care provider (Yan et al.,

    2022). By placing services in proximity to Community members and supplying personalised

    assistance, this methodology addresses many of the barriers, including Transportation and The

    Complexity of navigating the Health Care System. For instance, monthly visits to communities

    identified as having the greatest need, by Mobile Units supporting Registered Nurses (RN’s) and

    Community Health Workers (CHWs), would allow for screening for Social Needs and

    establishing Referrals for community services. These continual interactions would foster

    consistency in the delivery of Care, leading to long-term Health Management. Evidence also

    exists to demonstrate the Sustainability of such interventions, by Successful Integration into the

    Current Health Systems (Fiori et al., 2024). The proposed method aligns Nursing professionals’

    roles within Population Health and Care Coordination.

    Conclusion

    Harris County’s low-income adults are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to

    accessing healthcare. They encounter barriers to being able to receive care, thus preventing them

    from having a higher quality of life due to their illnesses that could have been prevented. The

    limited access to care for low-income adults is due to financial, structural, and environmental

    barriers; thus, these barriers represent a significant social determinant of health. The current

    resources that exist do provide some assistance, but they do not adequately meet the needs of all

    low-income individuals in Harris County. A nurse-led community health worker navigation

    program would be an evidence-based solution and practical strategy to improve access for low-12

    income residents of Harris County and improve coordination of care for this underserved

    population. The nurse-led community health worker navigation program would provide a holistic

    approach to both social and clinical needs, thereby reducing health disparities and improving

    overall population health. Community-based strategies, such as this one, require the involvement

    of nurses to lead and implement such programs

    References

    Fiori, K. P., Levano, S., Haughton, J., Whiskey-LaLanne, R., Telzak, A., Hemen Muleta, V., K.,

    Chambers, E. C., & Racine, A. (2024). Advancing social care integration in health

    systems with community health workers: an implementation evaluation based in the

    Bronx, New York. BMC Primary Care, 25(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-

    02376-7

    Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Eneyew Talie Fenta, Destaw Endeshaw, Habitu Birhan Eshetu,

    Ousman Adal, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Kebede, N., Amare Mebrat Delie, Eyob Ketema

    Bogale, & Tadele Fentabel Anagaw. (2024). Six in ten female youths in low-income East

    African countries had problems in accessing health care: a multilevel analysis of recent

    demographic and health surveys from 20162021. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1).

    https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-10934-z

    Yan, A. F., Chen, Z., Wang, Y., Campbell, J. A., Xue, Q.-L., Williams, M. Y., Weinhardt, L. S.,

    & Egede, L. E. (2022). Effectiveness of Social Needs Screening and Interventions in

    Clinical Settings on Utilisation, Cost, and Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review.

    Health Equity, 6(1), 454475. https://doi.org/10.1089/heq.2022.0010

  • clincal/mini care plan

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  • PICOT QUESTION

    I NEED 3 ARTICLES. THIS IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE SO QUANTITATIVE DATA. ALL MUST BE WITHIN THE LAST 5-7 YEARS.

    MY PICOT QUESTION IS In hospitalized adult patients (P), how does hourly rounding (I) compared with standard care (C) affect patient fall rates over three months (T).

    6 PAGES FOR PART ONE AND 6 PAGES FOR PART 2 WHICH IS FILLING OUT A CHART. NO MORE THAN 12 PAGES WITH TITLE PAGE AND REFERENCE PAGE.

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  • CLINICAL CASE

    Using the client information provided, respond to the critical thinking questions. Each response should be original (in your own words) and a minimum of three sentences in length.

    Client Information

    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?

    Critical Thinking Questions

    1. What principles and concepts do you need to know to help Mr. Olson today?
    2. What communication skills will you need to help Mr. Olson?
    3. What further data do you need about Mr. Olsons sexual activity?
    4. What is one important nursing intervention for today?
    5. 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?
    6. 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.

    Rubric

    NUR 211 – Full-Spectrum Nursing Rubric (5)

    NUR 211 – Full-Spectrum Nursing Rubric (5)

    Criteria Ratings Pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnections

    45 ptsOutstandingEvidence of critical thinking, provides rationale, as well as examples and specific details.35 ptsGoodEvidence of critical thinking and details, mostly specific.

    25 ptsProficientEvidence of critical thinking and details, but usually of a generalized nature.15 ptsNeeds ImprovementIdea presence is limited or not supported.0 ptsUnacceptableIdea presence is limited and not supported.

    45 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

    15 ptsOutstandingExceptionally well-presented; ideas are detailed and well-developed.12 ptsGoodWell-presented; ideas are detailed and mostly well-developed.

    8 ptsProficientContent is sound and solid; ideas are present but not particularly developed or supported.4 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent is slightly reasonable.0 ptsUnacceptableContent is not sound.

    15 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCourse Outcome 1Demonstrate use of the nursing process

    threshold: 3.0 pts

    4 ptsExceeds Mastery3 ptsMastery

    2 ptsNear Mastery1 ptsBelow Mastery0 ptsNo evidence

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCourse Outcome 2Apply the clinical judgement model

    threshold: 3.0 pts

    4 ptsExceeds Mastery3 ptsMastery

    2 ptsNear Mastery1 ptsBelow Mastery0 ptsNo Evidence

    Total Points: 6

    Requirements: a minimum of three sentences in length