Category: Nursing

It is important that all employees can recognize common examples of good catches in healthcare that prevent patient harm before it reaches the patient. The following are five situations in which harm can likely occur when no action is taken.

1. Fall/Slip: Housekeeping mops up a coffee spill and forgets to place a wet floor caution sign. During an environment of care (EOC) safety rounding, an employee finds a wet floor sign and puts it in the hallway. This good catch prevented patients from slipping on a wet floor because of appropriate signage not in place during mopping.
2. Wrong Labeling: Smeared ink and faded print can make labels hard to read. Additionally, it can cause a recollect on laboratory specimens. An employee catching these mistakes and replacing improper labels before sending the specimen to the lab is considered a good catch and prevents a patient from experiencing an uncomfortable redraw.
3. Patient Privacy: A set of EKG strips with a patient’s private information is lying on a worktable. This is a threat to the HIPAA Security Rule that requires PHI to be always secured. If private information is left unattended, it could be viewed by another staff member, patient, or visitor who is unauthorized. An employee catching the exposed information and moving it before harm occurs is an example of a good catch.
4. Mobility Risk: Patients need to transfer and ambulate to maintain their strength while on bed rest. However, a pair of non-slip socksis left behind in a high-risk patient’s room as he or she takes a walk around the unit. A staff member notices the socks and notifies a supervisor to prevent patient injury.
5. Mealtime Assistance: A patient is on a pured, level-3 fluids diet order. This diet consists of foods that require less chewing. A nurse performing a routine check-in noticed he received a dinner roll on his lunch tray and removed it. This is a good catch that could have prevented complications with post-operative care.

Write a substantive 200- to 300-word response that includes the following prompt. Use an article that is 2020 and older. Make sure to use APA format as well.

• Explore the literature and share an article that relates to a great catch program and the effect it had on future patient safety.
• Share your thoughts on what prevents staff from speaking up on potential unsafe practices.

Use the IEM Rapid Intubation, and the information from the two articles below to create an infographic or poster that visually depicts the lung- ventilatory process. (Articles will be post a documents as well as the IEM rapid intubation)

StatPearls Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Links to an external site.

Up To Date Acute respiratory distress syndrome: Ventilator management strategies for adults Links to an external site.

Instructions

1. Design your infographic

Use visual elements and very few words to depict the key steps of the intubation process in a memorable way.

If you are making a general infographic, include contraindications for older populations.

Include visual elements that highlight your key points.

Describing, Diagnosing, & Treatment of Skin, Eye, & Ear Disorders

Based on and experience, please answer the following questions:

1. Describe dermatitis, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities
2. Describe the drug therapy for Conjunctivitis and Otitis Media
3. Discuss Herpes Virus infections, patient presentation, and treatment
4. Describe the most common primary bacterial skin infections and the treatment of choice.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
  • Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format.
  • Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth.

After studying , discuss the following:

It is very important for all mental health professionals to take very detailed and thorough historical information from their patients. This information should include an adequate social history, complete medical history, and a full mental status examination with a probable treatment plan.

• Describe three reasons it is important to gather detailed and extensive information from any patient before you counsel him/her or make medication suggestions. Use evidence-based research to support your position.
• Define malingering. Discuss two ways to differentiate between malingering and a DSM5 diagnosis. Use evidence-based research to support your position.

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.
• PMHNP Discussion Rubric
  

  PMHNP Discussion Rubric

  Criteria	Ratings	Pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Main Issues, Problems and Concepts	4 to >3.0 ptsDistinguishedPost substantively accurate. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Provides exceptional and thought-provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.3 to >2.0 ptsExcellentPost is mostly related to the topic. Demonstrates understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be.2 to >0.0 ptsFairDemonstrate limited understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. No details and/or examples are given.0 ptsPoorPost is off-topic, incorrect and/or irrelevant to the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Analyses are not well organized or clear.	4 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting Guidelines	2 ptsDistinguishedThe reference page contains at least the required current scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent and in-text citations.1 ptsExcellentReferences page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations.0.5 ptsFairReferences page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations0 ptsPoorReferences page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided or in-text citations.	2 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics	2 ptsFull MarksRules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.1 ptsExcellentFew grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.0.5 ptsFairPaper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.0 ptsPoorPaper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.	2 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse to Peers	2 ptsDistinguishedConstructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each.1 ptsExcellentConstructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal.0 ptsPoorProvided no response to a peer’s post.	2 pts

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• The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders (DSM) & Psychiatric Interviewing
  

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  Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

  Read

  • American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Pub.
  • MacKinnon, R. A., Michels, R., & Buckley, P. J. (2015).
    • Chapter 15: The Psychosomatic Patient
  • St. Thomas University. (2022). DSM 5 and psychiatric interviewing [slides].
    

  Watch

  • Dream Schema Media. (2011, October 18). Understanding the MSE – Lisa (w/- commentary).
  • ADMSEP. (2019). Clinical simulation initiative eModules: The psychiatric interview. Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry.
    • (Note: Complete the entire module)

  

Instructions for update test.

This is a test post instruction with some words. It should be long enough to pass any validation that might exist in the job or controller.

1. Discuss the importance of the Doctor in Nursing Practice as it relates to translating evidence-based care into nursing practice.

2. How will your short-term and long-term career goals impact your practicum and DNP scholarly project (for example are you considering doing a project change in your workplace, do you see yourself staying at your current workplace after your graduation?)

Participation Requirements

The student must answer the graded discussion with a substantive reply to the graded discussion question(s)/topic(s) posted by the course instructor by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Two scholarly sources references are required unless stated otherwise by your professor.

The student provides a substantive response to the discussion question or topic on Thursday and posts a minimum of two additional responses to peers on another day(s). The answers to classmates must be posted by Sunday, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. We expect each student to participate in the discussion board in a respectful manner.

Remember that a new discussion rubric was approved by the professors, committee members, and a majority of the students. Please review the rubric before posting to ensure a maximum of points.

Here are the categories of the new discussion rubric:

Initial Post relevance to the topic of discussion, applicability, and insight. (20%)