Library Assignment Instructions for Nursing Students

Purpose:

The purpose of this library assignment is to help nursing students to develop their research skills and to become familiar with different credible data sources available through the Library page at the FNU.edu website. In addition, this assignment will help students to apply the PICOT (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time) question format to develop a research question and to locate and evaluate scholarly sources.

Instructions:

1. Topic Selection: Select a nursing theorist of choice and research him/her. Include a summary of your research and how it correlates to the subject you are studying. Identify their key contribution to nursing and explain its importance in healthcare. Your topic should be broad enough to allow for an in-depth exploration but narrow enough to be manageable within the scope of an 250-500-word (1 page) research paper.
2. Searching for Literature: Use the Library page at the FNU.edu website to search for scholarly sources related to your topic. You must utilize at least 3 scholarly sources that have been published within the last 5 years. You may use databases such as CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, Clinical Key, The Cochrane Library. Be sure to use appropriate keywords and to apply search filters to limit your search to scholarly, peer-reviewed articles.
3. Evaluating Sources: Once you have identified potential sources, use the CRAAP test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose) to evaluate their credibility and relevance to your research question. Be sure to select sources that are relevant to your topic, written by credible authors, and based on rigorous research methods.
4. Writing the Paper: Your research paper should follow APA 7 guidelines and include the following sections: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Be sure to use in-text citations and to include a reference list at the end of your paper.
5. Please keep in mind that the paper will be checked for plagiarism, and similarity above 25% will not be accepted for submission.

Grading Criteria: DUE WEEK 6 (10/9)

Your research paper will be graded based on the following criteria:

• PICOT question format (10 points)
• Use of at least 3 scholarly sources published within the last 5 years (10 points)
• Credibility and relevance of sources (10 points)
• APA 7 formatting, including in-text citations and reference list (10 points)
• Introduction (10 points)
• Literature Review (20 points)
• Methodology (10 points)
• Results (10 points)
• Discussion (10 points)
• Conclusion (10 points)
• Plagiarism (10 points)

Total points: 100

Topic: Jean Watson– Theory of Human Caring

discuss the following:

• Name and discuss four prevention essential health benefits for women that must be covered under the Affordable Care Act.
• For women in the age range of early adulthood describe:
  • The psychosocial development.
  • As a Nurse practitioner, what you think would be the most appropriate clinical education and clinical interventions you would do on a patient in that age range. Base your answer on most common normal and pathological situations women face in the mentioned age range.
• Define and give an example of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary prevention on Women’s Health.

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 within the last 5 years
• no plagiarism no ai usage
• attached the rubric

Following the guidelines of the United States Preventive Service Taskforce (USPSTF), discuss and describe the screening recommendations for the following:

• Cervical cancer
• Breast cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Colorectal cancer
• Lung cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Intimate partner violence (IPV).

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 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title and references page.
• Your paper should be formatted per APA.
• Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism through Turnitin.
• Incorporate current practice guidelines for diagnosis and treatment and a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
• I have attached the rubric to help

Using this , complete one SOAP note from a patient in the current NSG6430 practicum experience. Complete in a obgyn office include plagerism report

First things first, go to the literature and learn about your topic area. That is what background questions are to help you do. You can find specific questions you need to answer for your scenario in the list of Scenarios. (This is so your PICOT makes sense and is ethically doable in the clinical setting).

Use this discussion to improve and refine your PICOT. Faculty and Classmate will review & provide suggestions. I recommend you post early so you can get feedback.

• Post a draft(s) of your PICOT Question, including (P), (I), (C), (O), (T) designation for class member and faculty review in the Discussion Board.
• Be sure to use p.45 of Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2023) text to get the correct order and wording from the templates in Box 2.2.
• Students and faculty will provide feedback regarding clarity of the question for format improvement.
• Improve the PICOT Question and repost for additional feedback.
• Use the Assignment tab to submit the final version of your PICOT question for Faculty approval.
• Find & upload pdfs of 4 articles (see Evidence Synthesis Table assignment) to help you demonstrate that there is existing evidence to support your answering your Final PICOT.

This Building Exercise is completed with the designated Research Partner (RP) and individual participation is also required.Each RP must post the group’s combined response, contributing meaningfully to the work. EachRP must then participate individually in the discussion by responding to comments directed to the group posting and by engaging with other student posts.

The exercise uses the assigned article to examine how an MSN-prepared nurse appraises a research article using a qualitative research design. Because multiple qualitative research designs exist, all comments must address the specific design used in this study, rather than qualitative research in general.

Assigned Article:

Rezaei, Z., Jalali, A., JalaliJ., & Sadeghi, M. (2020). Haemodialysis patients experience with fatigue: A phenomenological study. British Journal of Nursing, 29, 684-690.

This study uses a qualitative research design called phenomenology.

Each RP group is assigned a specific section of the appraisal checklist to complete and post under the designated discussion topic. Each posting must include a brief statement identifying the contributions of both RPs. This transparency supports accountability and strengthens group discussion.

Here is the RP assignment list: Spring ’26 QUAL Building Exercise Assignment List

Directions are on the worksheet. Please complete everything on the worksheet and do not change formatting.

As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice.

Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them to take on an advocacy role in hopes of impacting policies, laws, or regulations that impact healthcare issues of interest. Of course, doing so means entering the less familiar world of policy and politics. While many nurses do not initially feel prepared to operate in this space effectively, the reward is the opportunity to shape and influence future health policy.

Resources

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

To Prepare:

• Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)

Be sure to add a title page, an introduction, purpose statement, and a conclusion. This is an APA paper.

Part 1: Legislation Grid

Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

• Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
• Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
• Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
• Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

• Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
• Explain how the social determinants of income, age, education, or gender affect this legislation.
• Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
• At least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources are used.

Submit your completed legislation grid and testimony/advocacy statement.NURS_6050_Module02_Week04_Assignment_Rubric

NURS_6050_Module02_Week04_Assignment_Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFederal and State LegislationPart 1: Legislation GridBased on the health- related bill you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following: Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed. Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill. Identify the target populations addressed by the bill. Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?	35 to >31.0 ptsExcellentThe response clearly and accurately summarizes in detail the legislative intent of the health- related bill. …The response accurately identifies in detail the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill. …The response accurately identifies in detail the populations targeted by the health-related bill. …The response clearly and thoroughly describes in detail the current status of the health- related bill.31 to >27.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately summarizes the legislative intent of the health-related bill. …The response accurately identifies the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill. …The response accurately identifies the populations targeted by the health-related bill. …The response accurately describes the current status of the health-related bill. 27 to >24.0 ptsFairThe response vaguely or inaccurately summarizes the legislative intent of the health-related bill. …The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill. …The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies the populations targeted by the health-related bill. …The response vaguely or inaccurately describes the current status of the health-related bill.24 to >0 ptsPoorSummary of the legislative intent of the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing. …Identification of the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill are vague and inaccurate or is missing. …Identification of the populations targeted by the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing. …The description of the current status of the health- related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.	35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position. Explain how the social determinants of income, age, education, or gender affect this legislation. Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.	40 to >35.0 ptsExcellentTestimony clearly, accurately, and thoroughly provides statements that fully justifies a position for a health-related bill…. Response provides a detailed, thorough, and logical explanation of the social determinant affecting the topic, and how to address opponents to the position for the health-related bill and includes one or more clear and accurate supporting examples.35 to >31.0 ptsGoodTestimony clearly and accurately provides statements that somewhat justifies a position for a health-related bill. …Response provides an accurate explanation of the social determinant affecting the topic, and how to address opponents to the position for the health-related bill and may include at least one supporting example. 31 to >27.0 ptsFairTestimony used to justify a position for a health-related bill is vague or inaccurate. …Explanation of how to address the opponents and social determinant for the position for the health-related bill is vague or inaccurate, lacks logic, and/or the supporting examples are vague or inaccurate.27 to >0 ptsPoorTestimony used to justify a position for a health-related bill is vague and inaccurate, incomplete, or is missing. …Explanation of how to address the opponents and social determinant for the position for the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.	40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences	10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentResponse includes 3 or more course resources and 2 or more outside sources.8 to >7.0 ptsGoodResponse includes 2-3 course resources and 2 outside sources. 7 to >6.0 ptsFairResponse includes fewer than 2 course resources and/or fewer than 2 outside resources.6 to >0 ptsPoorResponse includes 2 or fewer resources.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and FormattingParagraph Development and OrganizationParagraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, low logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas.Sentences are carefully focused– neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.	5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.4 to >3.0 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. …Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive 3 to >2.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. …Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.2 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. …Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is incomplete or missing.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: English Writing StandardsCorrect grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation.	5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3 to >2.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.2 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the readers understanding.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, font, spacing, indentations, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. Short, N. M. (2022). Milstead’s health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. Chapter 5, Policy Enactment: Legislation and Politics (pp. 97117) Chapter 10, Financing Health Care (pp. 239249) . (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from Taylor, D., Olshansky, E., Fugate-Woods, N., Johnson-Mallard, V., Safriet, B. J., & Hagan, T. (2017). . . (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from . (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from United States Senate. (n.d.). .	5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) APA format errors. 3 to >2.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) APA format errors.2 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (5) APA format errors.	5 pts

Week 4

Welcome to Week 4. This week covered Concepts of Respiratory Disease

Review the Learning Resources in Lecturio

Lecturio Practice Quiz: Due Day 7, Sunday, by 10:59pm CT

Case Study Analysis

Week 4 Case study Analysis Patient case: Due Day 7, Sunday of Week 4.

Be certain to complete the assignment on the case attached below. Papers on any other case will NOT be accepted.

Patient Case Scenario: Attached Below

In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:

1. Discuss the primary pathophysiological processes and the significance for symptom development and diagnosis.
2. Describe the role genetic mutations play in the development of the disease and the risk factors that make the patient more susceptible to the disease.
3. Explain any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning. Explain factors in the patient’s history and lifestyle that could have contributed to the development of the disease process.

4. Week 4 Case Study Prompt (Student version)

   A 67-year-old man presents with progressive shortness of breath over 8 months. He reports:

5. Increasing dyspnea with exertion
6. Dry, persistent cough
7. Fatigue
8. Decreased exercise tolerance
9. Unintentional 10-pound weight loss

He denies wheezing, chest pain, fever, or recent respiratoryinfection.

Past medical history includeshypertension and hyperlipidemia. He is a retired construction worker with 35years of occupational dust exposure. He smoked 1 pack per day for 25 years butquit 10 years ago. Physical Examination

10. BP: 132/78 mmHg
11. HR: 88 bpm
12. RR: 20/min
13. SpO: 91% on room air Lung exam reveals:
14. Fine, bilateral Velcro-like crackles at thelung bases
15. No wheezing
16. Digital clubbing present

Cardiac exam normal. No peripheral edema.

Diagnostic Data

PulmonaryFunction Tests (PFTs):

17. Reduced total lung capacity (TLC)
18. Reduced forced vital capacity (FVC)

Normal or increased FEV1/FVC ratio

19. Decreased diffusion capacity (DLCO)

ChestX-ray: Bilateral interstitial markings, worse at lung bases High-Resolution CT (HRCT):

20. Reticular opacities
21. Honeycombing pattern
22. Subpleural and basilar predominance Laboratory Findings:

Test Result

CBC Normal

CMP Normal

ANA Negative

Rheumatoid factor Negative

Mildly

ESRelevated

Suspected Diagnosis: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Questions

1. Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis, examiningthe patient signs and symptoms presented in the case study; discussing theprimary

cellular pathophysiological processes, and thesignificance for symptom development and diagnosis.

2. What role do genetic mutations play in the developmentof the disease?

3. What are the racial/ethnic factors that would be a riskfactor? What are the lifestyle risk factors?

Determinants of Health Assignment: Urban Family Support and Home Assessment

There are two parts to this assignment:

• Part 1 – Pre-Brief
• Part 2 – Assignment – Family Support and Home Assessment

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Part 1 – Pre-Brief

Instructions:

1. Open
2. Complete the items highlighted in yellow only.
   • Answer the Nursing Judgment Questions.
   • Write 1 or 2 sentences for each pre-brief question.
     1. What are relevant social determinants of health as related to the family and home environment?
     2. How do social determinants of health affect health promotion and wellness?
3. Type your questions & answers in a Microsoft Word document

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Part 2 – Assignment

Instructions:

1. Once you have completed the Pre-Brief questions, proceed to the assignment instructions.
2. Please complete the Assignment Instructions for Family Support and Home Assessment.
   • enter Sentinel City – Virtual Simulation
   • user ID: debgb1991@gmail.com
   • password: Emmaenzo0105.
   • This is what you will upload for this assignment here. It will look like the image attached

Note: You can combine Part 1 & Part 2 into a single document. Label each part.