Category: Nursing

  • generate interest and buy-in from stakeholder or leadership…

    This assessment consists of two interconnected parts that must be submitted together.

    Part 1: Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal (Template)

    Using the , create a comprehensive plan that addresses an organizational or patient care issue through an interdisciplinary team approach.

    Template Completion Guidelines:

    • Complete each section of the template thoroughly and concisely.
    • Apply APA format to all in-text citations for evidence and best practices that inform your plan.
    • Include an APA-formatted reference list at the end of the template.
    • A title page is optional since you are using a template.

    Your plan proposal should address:

    • The specific organizational or patient issue requiring attention.
    • Why an interdisciplinary team approach is most appropriate for this issue.
    • Evidence-based strategies and interventions to address the issue.
    • Implementation considerations and resource requirements.
    • Evaluation criteria and success metrics.

    Part 2: Stakeholder Presentation (PowerPoint)

    Create an 812 slide PowerPoint presentation designed to generate interest and buy-in from stakeholder or leadership groups for your interdisciplinary plan proposal.

    Presentation Structure:

    Your presentation should include the following components (use one or two slides per section as needed):

    Part 1: Organizational or Patient Issue

    • Explain the issue you are trying to solve or improve.
    • Articulate why the audience should care about addressing this issue.
    • Describe how a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach would help achieve a specific improvement goal.

    Part 2: Relevance of an Interdisciplinary Team Approach

    • Justify why using an interdisciplinary team is relevant or the best approach.
    • Explain how this approach will help achieve improved outcomes or reach the goal.

    Part 3: Interdisciplinary Plan Summary

    • Summarize your evidence-based interdisciplinary plan.
    • State the objective clearly.
    • Discuss the likelihood of success.
    • Describe what the interdisciplinary team will do.

    Part 4: Implementation and Resource Management

    • Explain how the interdisciplinary plan could be implemented.
    • Describe how human and financial resources would be managed.
    • Explain how the plan ensures effective use of resources and prevents waste.
    • Justify the resource expenditure.

    Part 5: Evaluation

    • Propose evidence-based criteria to evaluate the degree to which the project achieves the improvement goal.
    • Describe what a successful outcome would look like.
    • Explain how these criteria could measure and demonstrate the degree of success.

    Part 6: References

    • Include a final reference slide in APA format.

    Presentation Development Guidelines:

    • Create slides that are easy to read, visually appealing, and error-free.
    • Use concise talking points on slides (bullet points, not full sentences).
    • Include detailed speaker notes that flesh out the bullet points on each slide.
    • Remember that another person may ultimately deliver this presentation, so your speaker notes should be comprehensive.
    • Organize content with clear purpose and goals.
    • Support your content with relevant, evidence-based sources.
    • Tailor language and messaging to your specific stakeholder audience.

    Both parts must be submitted together: Submit your completed Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal Template AND your PowerPoint Presentation


    PowerPoint Specifications:

    • Slide count: 812 content slides (not including title and reference slides).
    • Speaker notes: Include thorough speaker notes for each content slide
    • Source Requirements:
      • Minimum of three sources of scholarly or professional evidence.
      • Sources must be published within the past 5 years.
      • See the for assistance.

    Requirements: 8-12 slide

  • module 4 ivf and nfp

    After studying the course materials located on page, answer the following:

    1. Description and bioethical analysis of:
      • Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis PGD
      • Surrogate motherhood
      • Snowflake babies
      • Artificial insemination
    2. What is Natural Family Planning (NFP)?
    3. Describe the 3 Primary ovulation symptoms.
    4. Describe the 7 Secondary ovulation symptoms.
    5. Describe various protocols and methods available today.
    6. Describe some ways in which NFP is healthier than contraception.
    7. Bioethical evaluation of NFP as a means and as an end.
    8. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #: 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 52.

    Submission Instructions:

    • The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
    • The paper is to be no shorter than 1 page in length and no more than 2 pages in length. The student will automatically lose points if these limits are not followed.
    • If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style (use of lecture materials encouraged). Refer to your syllabus for further detail or contact your instructor.

    Requirements: 1-2 pages

  • Nursing Question

    follo these directions

    • choose one topic out of these options.
    • Falls, Accidental: Resulting in Injury
    • Medication Errors: Distractions and Interruptions
    • Alarm Fatigue and Patient Safety
    • Pressure Injury: Prevention
    • Handoff: Patient Safety
    • Hospital Readmissions
    • Nursing Staffing and Patient Safety: Shiftwork
    • CAUTI
    • CLABSI
    • ICU Acquired Delirium
    • Ventilator-associated pneumonia
    • Venous thromboembolism
    • Diabetes

    Step 2: Create Your PICOT Question

    • Use the PICOT format (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time).
    • Write one possible research question about your topic.
    • Need help formatting?
    • Review the PICOT Formatting Guide
    • Download PICOT Formatting Guide
    • (or pages 176179 in your textbook).
    • Avoid multiple PICOT questions only one is required.

    Step 3: Find Your Research Article

    • Locate one original, quantitative, peer-reviewed research article related to your topic.
    • The article must:
      Be published within the last 5 years
      Contain Methods, Results, and Discussion sections
      Come from a credible database (e.g., CINAHL)

    Do NOT select:

    • Mixed-methods studies
    • Qualitative research
    • Systematic reviews
    • Quality improvement projects
    • Evidence-based practice summaries

    Tip: Review the

    How to Identify Research Design/Methodology flow chart

    Download How to Identify Research Design/Methodology flow chart

    to confirm your articles type before starting your paper.

    Step 4: Upload with Your Paper

    • Upload your quantitative article (PDF or Word format only).
    • If approved, this article will be reused for:
    • Week 4: Quantitative Article Submission
    • Week 8: Poster Project

    Your Submission Must Include:

    1. Title Page
    2. Topic Description & Background Information
      • Use your textbook (page 28), journal, or EBP care sheets from CINAHL/Nursing Reference Center.
    3. Significance to Nursing Practice
      • Explain why this topic matters using data or findings from your source(s).
    4. Your PICOT Question
      • Clearly state your single PICOT question.
    5. Uploaded Quantitative Article

    Remember: Your chosen topic and PICOT will guide your future work in Weeks 4, 6, and 8.

    Paper Requirements

    • Length: 23 pages (not including title and reference pages)
    • Format: APA 7th Edition
    • Cite all sources accurately.

    Attachments to Review: i attached them btw if missing any lmk

    • PICOT Formatting Guide
    • Download PICOT Formatting Guide
    • (view or download)
    • How to Identify Research Design/Methodology
    • Download How to Identify Research Design/Methodology
    • (flow chart)
    • PICOT Exemplar Paper
    • Download PICOT Exemplar Paper
    • (example format)

    Grading Notes

    • 5 points if one peer-reviewed quantitative article is not used.
    • 5 points if the article is not uploaded with your submission.

    Rubric

    Week 3 PICOT Rubric

    Criteria

    Ratings

    Pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

    Topic

    Topic/ Relevance to Nursing

    50 to >45.0 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsA clear and succinct description of the topic is presented. Background information is relevant and specific to the topic. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is explained clearly and is supported with examples.

    45 to >36.0 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsA description of the topic is presented but may be ambiguous or confusing. Some background information is provided, but more is needed for a full explanation. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is somewhat explained and may not be supported with examples.

    36 to >27.0 ptsBelow ExpectationsA description of the topic is presented but is ambiguous or confusing. Some background information is provided, but more is needed for a full explanation. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is somewhat explained but is not supported with examples.

    27 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsAn unclear description of the topic is presented or is missing. No background information is provided. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is not explained.

    50 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

    PICOT Research Questions

    85 to >77.0 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsAll research questions are accurately framed as complete PICOT questions. PICOT questions provide a clear and specific focus for research within the topic. One peer reviewed Quantitative Research journal source related to topic is uploaded as a pdf with assignment submission. Student did not use: Mixed-methods studies Qualitative research Systematic reviews Quality improvement projects Evidence-based practice summaries

    77 to >61.0 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsOnly some research questions are framed as PICOT questions, or some PICOT questions are incomplete. PICOT questions provide a vague or unclear focus for research that may not be within the topic. One peer-reviewed journal source is included but not related to the topic.

    61 to >46.0 ptsBelow ExpectationsFew questions are framed as PICOT questions, or are incomplete. PICOT questions provide a vague or unclear focus for research that is not within the topic. One journal source is included but it is not peer-reviewed.

    46 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsResearch questions are missing or are not framed as PICOT questions. Peer-reviewed journal source is not included.

    85 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

    APA and Mechanics

    15 to >14.0 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsFollows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error free. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited.

    14 to >11.0 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsFollows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased and cited correctly.

    11 to >9.0 ptsBelow ExpectationsFollows few requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. Writing may be unclear or informal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar, interfering with readability or comprehension. Some information from sources is paraphrased and cited correctly.

    9 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsFollows few requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. Writing may be unclear or informal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar, interfering with readability or comprehension. Some information from sources is paraphrased and cited correctly.

    15 pts

    Total Points: 150

    Requirements: 3 pages

  • week 5

    Essay Prompt

    Begin this essay by clearly defining the Power Elite Theory by C. Wright Mills, and Differential Association Theory by Edwin Sutherland. Dont forget to include citations of where you found these terms. Then consider the following:

    • If we assume that the power elites status is always passed down from generation to generation, how would Edwin Sutherland explain these patterns of power through differential association theory? What crimes do these elite few get away with?

    Assignment Instructions

    • Answer the essay questions thoroughly in a minimum of 400 words.
    • Write in APA format according to the essay template (above). Include:
    • Title page with title, name, date, and class
    • Introduction; includes an overview of your main points
    • Include a heading that says Introduction
    • Body; complete paragraphs, each discussing one main point with support and details.
    • Include a heading. It can say Body or a unique title for your topic
    • Conclusion; recaps main points, without presenting new information.
    • Include a heading that says Conclusion
    • In-text and full citations are required in APA format.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Essay Template.docx

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  • Discussion Post

    Please reply to this case study attached below. Reply in 355words or more please. 2 references APA

  • Caring for Special Populations Teaching Presentation

    Instructions Create a 612 slide PowerPoint on a special population and their care needs. You will also make a 510 minute recording of you presenting your PowerPoint. Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, understanding the unique needs and experiences of special population groups is paramount. Nurses must understand the values, needs, and challenges that special populations face in obtaining equitable and quality care. As nurses, you will explore strategies for providing equitable and inclusive care for diverse populations. By delving into these topics, you will gain a deeper understanding of your crucial role in bridging cultural gaps and working towards positive health outcomes for all. Instruction The purpose of this assessment is to enhance your understanding of the unique healthcare needs of special population groups and to develop your skills in providing culturally competent nursing care. You will research and present on a specific special population group, exploring their cultural values, healthcare disparities, and strategies for providing culturally sensitive care. Choose one of the following special population groups for your presentation: * LGBTQ+. * Homeless or housing insecure individuals. * Incarcerated individuals. * Disabled veterans. * Racial and/or cultural minorities. To complete your presentation, do the following: * Include the following elements in your PowerPoint presentation: * Introduction to the special population group. * Cultural values and beliefs relevant to healthcare. * Healthcare disparities faced by the special population group. * Strategies for providing culturally competent nursing care. * Case studies or personal narratives that illustrate the application of culturally competent care. * Resources for further learning. * Provide an APA formatted reference slide(s) at the end of your PowerPoint. * Create the script of what you will be saying in the speakers notes of your PowerPoint. * Use Kaltura to record your voice giving the presentation. * Consult Using Kaltura if you need additional information on how to record your presentation. * Your presentation should be approximately 5 to 10 minutes in length. Your presentation will be graded using the following criteria: * Accuracy and depth of content: Explain the characteristics of a chosen special population group and their healthcare needs. * Make sure you cover relevant cultural values, beliefs, special considerations, and healthcare disparities. * Support your explanation with evidence from professional or other expert sources. * Application of culturally competent care strategies: Present concrete examples and practical strategies for providing culturally sensitive nursing care to you chosen special population. * Support this part of your presentation with evidence or personal experiences. * Make sure you are making explicit connections between the strategies and the cultural values or health disparities they are trying to address. * Culturally sensitive approach: Present information in a respectful and unbiased manner, recognizing the diversity within the special population group. * Make sure that you focus on unbiased and respectful language. * Ask yourself, how am I demonstrating that there is diversity within the special population group? * Ask yourself, how am I demonstrating the value for equitable and inclusive care for this group? * Effective communication and speaker’s notes: Presents information clearly and concisely, using appropriate visual aids and language. Speaker notes are clear and written in complete sentences. * Remember, your speaker’s notes should reflect what you are saying when you record your presentation. * Overall organization, adherence to presentation requirements, and APA style: Presentation is well-organized, adheres to the specified length, and follows APA style for in-text citations and reference list. * Remember, your presentation, once recorded should be at least 5 minutes, but no more than 10 minutes. * Make sure you remember to use APA style in-text citations where relevant and include an APA style reference slide at the end of your PowerPoint. Submission Requirements * Length of Recorded Presentation: Your presentation must be at least 5 minutes, but not longer than 10 minutes. * Number of Slides: 6 to 12 slides are the approximate number of slides that should help you cover the material in sufficient depth for your presentation, while also remaining within the time limit range. * APA Style and Formatting: In-text citations and reference list should be in current APA style. Use any APA approved font for your PowerPoint Slides. * Number of references: A minimum of 5 scholarly or professional best-practice sources from the last five years.
  • Stress discussion

    Step 1: Complete the following checklists. The Holmes-Rahe-Stress-inventory.pdf will rate your stress as a checklist. Then compare that to the Stress Symptom Checklist.pdf which looks at the physical and physiologic symptoms stress can cause. Step 2: Interact with an AI tool and prompt with the following statements. “I completed the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory with a score of [insert score], and on the Stress Symptom Checklist I noted [insert symptoms]. Can you help me compare these results and identify patterns between my stress levels and symptoms? Based on my results, what are 3 evidence-informed stress management techniques I might try? Step 3: Write a 2-3 page paper (this is the only step that needs to be turned in) that addresses the following. Holmes Inventory Where were you in relation to a stress-induced breakdown? Is this where you expected to be? What do you think causes the stress in your life? Symptom Checklist What health-related symptoms are you experiencing? Does this level align with your Holmes Inventory score? Are there discrepancies between your perceived stress and your physical symptoms? Nursing Perspective How do you think being a nurse impacts the way you perceive stressful events in your life? Compare how you think people in other professions might experience stress differently. AI Reflection Did the AI insight align with your own perceptions? How were they similar or different? Which AI-generated coping strategies were most useful? Why? Formatting Complete a 2-3 page paper in APA format (hint: use the bolded words as your headings). No citations required for the checklists. my number was 228 with a moderate stress levels
  • holiday and subsistence strategies

    For your Week 5 paper, you will have two goals. First, you will discuss the foods you eat during your favorite holiday. Second, you will discuss the foodways of a non-industrial culture (foraging, horticulture, or pastoralism). Make sure that you name a specific culture (ex.! Kung, Kwakwakawakw, Maasai). You cannot just discuss a subsistence strategy. You will need to discuss a cultural group that relies on a foraging, horticultural, or subsistence lifeway.

    When writing your paper, discuss at least two of the following for both:

    • What are the modes of subsistence involved? How do you/they get food?
    • What roles do each family member have? Do these vary by gender or age?
    • What are the myths, norms, attitudes, or history associated with this event/lifeway?

    Use in-text citations from the textbook and one outside, scholarly source to back up your points. Scholarly sources include journal articles and textbooks written by professionals. Your paper must be 1-to-3-pages, double-spaced, and in APA Style. For guidance on formatting your paper in APA style, please visit the

    and select APA Paper Formatting. On the APA Paper Formatting site, you will also find an APA Example Paper, which you can use as a template.

  • Current issue in professional nursing related to QSEN compet…

    Select a current issue, trend, problem or challenge in health care and professional nursing that is important to you. You will tell why it is important and describe how it is related to a QSEN competency. You will give a practice illustration to help your readers understand your topic and its relevance. A practice illustration is an example such as an event you experienced or a case study you read. Please review the rubric in depth to ensure you know all of the requirements for the paper. Along with the current issue and trend you identify (Introduction) as well as scholarly details about the trend (Practice Illustration), you must come up with a solution to the theme of your paper. Rubric details: Directly addresses the issue or problem. -Comprehensive in scope: -Pros and cons identified and evaluated. -Supported with evidence (multiple citations and references). -Innovative. Finally, conclude your paper in the conclusion section. See template and example for ideas. For information on the QSEN competencies, which are safety, quality improvement, patient-centered care, informatics, evidence-based practice, and team work/collaboration, search the QSEN competencies online or utilize scholarly sources that support the competencies. You should also review your Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) that are heavily based on the QSEN Competencies in this course and in the program. You need FIVE (5) Scholarly sources for this paper. Three (3) of the sources must be from a professionl, peer-review, scholarly nursing or medical journal. The other two references may be from any of the following: QSEN Competency website, Practice Based Professional Website that is based in evidenced-based practice, American Nurses Association, your textbook resources, your SPPM or course syllabus, etc… Required Template Write your paper using this formal paper template. This is not optional — use the template and follow it closely. Review the grading rubric, too. **** I repeat: Use the QSEN Formal Paper Template and follow it closely. You can type right into the template. **** APA style is required. That means you will use credible references and cite them in your narrative and that you will organize your paper in APA style.** RUBRIC: *Purpose and goal of the paper are clearly stated. *Problem or issue is identified in a clear, focused manner.*Relationship of problem or issue to a QSEN competency is insightfully and cogently discussed throughout the paper. *Significance to the professional nursing role is described. *Ideas are integrated into a logical presentation, explaining and/or supporting the points of the paper. *Clearly and specifically illustrates impact of issue/problem on the clinical nursing role. *Clearly explains the relationship of the issue and the QSEN competencies. *Uses persuasive, compelling language. *Directly addresses the issue or problem. *Comprehensive in scope. *Pros and cons identified and evaluated. *Supported with evidence. *Innovative. *Summarizes issue, implications, and possible solutions in a meaningful, succinct manner. *Provides a thoughtful, scholarly, personal conclusion/position which flows from/is supported by the content of the paper and citations and references if appropriate *Five (5) or more scholarly sources are utilized that are diverse and were published within the last five (5) years. *Three (3) of the sources must be from a professional, peer-review, scholarly nursing or medical journal. *The other references may be from any of the following: QSEN Competency website, Practice Based Professional Website that is based in evidenced-based practice, American Nurses Association, your textbook resources, your SPPM or course syllabus. Has no more than one (1) spelling and/or grammar error and*Paper is completely formatted according to the QSEN Formal paper template and *Provides a consistent logical flow of content for reader. Has no more than one (1) APA style error.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): 3310_ QSEN Formal Paper – UPDATED TEMPLATE (2) – Copy.docx

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  • Reflective Journal Assignment: Future of Nursing and Healthc…

    For this assignment, you will need to access the Future of Nursing Report:

    Reflect on your nursing school journey and discuss the ‘Future of Nursing Report’ (FON). On a Word document, record your answers to the following questions. Each response should be a minimum of 175 words and should be in APA formatting.

    1. According to the Committee for the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report, the vision of the initiative is the achievement of health equity in the U.S. built on strengthened nursing capacity and expertise as outlined in the 10 nursing outcomes found in Box S-1 of the report. Identify one outcome and describe how you believe the nursing program and your clinical experience at Nightingale College will prepare you to contribute to that outcome.
    2. Additionally, the Future of Nursing report categorizes social determinants of health (SDoH): Economic Stability, Education, Social and Community Context, Health, and Healthcare, and Neighborhood and Built Environment. Review the information in the FON report for SDoH and discuss how you will be prepared, as a nurse, to address those healthcare needs. Describe how you will use your education and skills to promote the achievement of health equity.
    3. Reflect on how your knowledge/views/opinions have changed or remained the same since starting your education at Nightingale College.
    4. Think about your future nursing practice. How will you use nursing knowledge to champion health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management?

    Submission Guidelines:

    • Record your answers to the questions on a Word document. Be sure to address each question prompt.
    • Give credit to your sources using 7th edition APA formatting.