Category: Health Care and Life Sciences : Nursing

This formal APA scholarly paper incorporates your overall nurse educator plan. It is a compilation of the assignments throughout the past few weeks, however please do not simply “copy/paste” the information.  Instead, please give an overview of each topic and ensure the information flows well with transitions between each section of the paper.
Scholarly writing should be used with citations and references, with limited use of direct quotes.   In addition, you may use first person writing in the Philosophy of Nursing Education section of the paper. It is anticipated that this paper will be 4 pages, not including the Title Page, Reference Pages, and Appendices. Below is an outline to assist with the organization and writing of the formal paper with suggested Level 1 headers in bold font. Please visit https://apastyle.apa.org Links to an external site./  for formatting of a scholarly paper in 7th ed. APA.
Requirements
Title Page- in APA 7th ed. student title page format
No abstract is required
Introduction paragraph- to introduce the paper and grab the attention of the reader along with stating the purpose of the paper
Philosophy of Nursing Education (PAPER ATTACHED- SUMMARIZE)
Discuss the key points regarding why you pursued a goal of becoming a nurse educator
Include an overview of your philosophy of nursing education
Role of the Nurse Educator (PAPER ATTACHED- SUMMARIZE)
Based on literature, address the current and future role of nurse educators
Describe some of the changes that need to be made in nursing education
The Nurse Educator as Change Agent and Leader (PAPER ATTACHED- SUMMARIZE)
Describe the knowledge and skills nurse educators need to lead and promote positive change in nursing education and/or nursing practice
Briefly describe your preferred leadership theory and/or change theory
Strategic Plan (POWERPOINT ATTACHED-SUMMARIZE)
Summarize your strategic plan for pursuing your future as a nurse educator
Include your professional goals and plan for continuous self-improvement
Conclusion
Summarize the content of your paper
Reference Page in 7th ed. APA format
This requires 3-5 current (within the last five years) research articles from peer-reviewed journals.

Description (research paper – 14-16 pages (including references) and 14-16 references -30% of grade): The following is a possible approach to your research paper, but do not feel limited to this approach. It is more important that you produce a high-quality research paper related to nursing and spirituality:
Present a final paper that integrates the first two phases and includes a proposal for impacting the chosen element of nursing theory or practice with a robust concept of spirituality (15-18 pp., 30% of the final course grade).
Research project topics may include but are not limited to:
Spirituality as it might impact nursing theory or practice. This may be a reflection of your own spiritual tradition, or it may be a reflection of a broader more generic concept of spirituality.  What is your understanding of spirituality from your readings (books and articles) and discussions in this class?  Do you have a religious as well as a philosophical understanding of spirituality?  What are the strengths and/or limitations of your definition of spirituality?   How might it be useful in research?  How might it be useful in clinical settings?
Spirituality as understood in the nursing theory that you intend to use in your dissertation/ translational research project. Contrast it with spirituality as understood in another nursing theory (grand theorists Johnson, King, Levine, Neuman, Orem, Rogers, Roy, or midrange theorists, etc.).
How might a robust definition of spirituality speak to the topic of your dissertation/translational research project or some nursing issue of your choice
Integrate the previous sections of the paper and give some conclusions.   
Paper must meet APA standards.

Read the following article:  Parents’ Use of Praise and Criticism in a Sample of Young Children Seeking Mental Health Services 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4685017/Links to an external site.
In 300 words or more, translate the study in a way that any nurse could understand. Identify at least one strength and one weakness that you believe exists in the study.
with at least 3 references

How can I find a clinical trial for bipolar disorder?
Clinical trials are research studies that look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases and conditions. The goal of clinical trials is to determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe. Although individuals may benefit from being part of a clinical trial, participants should be aware that the primary purpose of a clinical trial is to gain new scientific knowledge so that others may be better helped in the future.
Researchers at NIMH and around the country conduct many studies with patients and healthy volunteers. We have new and better treatment options today because of what clinical trials uncovered years ago. Be part of tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs. Talk to your health care provider about clinical trials, their benefits and risks, and whether one is right for you.
To learn more or find a study, visit:
NIMH’s Clinical Trials webpage: Information about participating in clinical trials
Clinicaltrials.gov: Current Studies on Bipolar Disorder : List of clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) being conducted across the country
Join a Study: Bipolar Disorder – Adults: List of studies being conducted on the NIH Campus in Bethesda, MD

Bipolar disorder and other conditions
Many people with bipolar disorder also have other mental disorders or conditions such as anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), misuse of drugs or alcohol, or eating disorders. Sometimes people who have severe manic or depressive episodes also have symptoms of psychosis, which may include hallucinations or delusions. The psychotic symptoms tend to match the person’s extreme mood. For example, someone having psychotic symptoms during a depressive episode may falsely believe they are financially ruined, while someone having psychotic symptoms during a manic episode may falsely believe they are famous or have special powers.
Looking at a person’s symptoms over the course of the illness and examining their family history can help a health care provider determine whether the person has bipolar disorder along with another disorder.
What are the risk factors for bipolar disorder?
Researchers are studying possible causes of bipolar disorder. Most agree that there are many factors that are likely to contribute to a person’s chance of having the disorder.
Brain structure and functioning: Some studies show that the brains of people with bipolar disorder differ in certain ways from the brains of people who do not have bipolar disorder or any other mental disorder. Learning more about these brain differences may help scientists understand bipolar disorder and determine which treatments will work best. At this time, health care providers base the diagnosis and treatment plan on a person’s symptoms and history, rather than brain imaging or other diagnostic tests.
Genetics: Some research suggests that people with certain genes are more likely to develop bipolar disorder. Research also shows that people who have a parent or sibling with bipolar disorder have an increased chance of having the disorder themselves. Many genes are involved, and no one gene causes the disorder. Learning more about how genes play a role in bipolar disorder may help researchers develop new treatments.
How is bipolar disorder treated?
Treatment can help many people, including those with the most severe forms of bipolar disorder. An effective treatment plan usually includes a combination of medication and psychotherapy, also called talk therapy.
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong illness. Episodes of mania and depression typically come back over time. Between episodes, many people with bipolar disorder are free of mood changes, but some people may have lingering symptoms. Long-term, continuous treatment can help people manage these symptoms.
Medication
Certain medications can help manage symptoms of bipolar disorder. Some people may need to try different medications and work with their health care provider to find the medications that work best.
The most common types of medications that health care providers prescribe include mood stabilizers and atypical antipsychotics. Mood stabilizers such as lithium or valproate can help prevent mood episodes or reduce their severity. Lithium also can decrease the risk of suicide. Health care providers may include medications that target sleep or anxiety as part of the treatment plan.
Although bipolar depression is often treated with antidepressant medication, a mood stabilizer must be taken as well—taking an antidepressant without a mood stabilizer can trigger a manic episode or rapid cycling in a person with bipolar disorder.
Because people with bipolar disorder are more likely to seek help when they are depressed than when they are experiencing mania or hypomania, it is important for health care providers to take a careful medical history to ensure that bipolar disorder is not mistaken for depression.
People taking medication should:
Talk with their health care provider to understand the risks and benefits of the medication.
Tell their health care provider about any prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, or supplements they are already taking.
Report any concerns about side effects to a health care provider right away. The health care provider may need to change the dose or try a different medication.
Remember that medication for bipolar disorder must be taken consistently, as prescribed, even when one is feeling well.
It is important to talk to a health care provider before stopping a prescribed medication. Stopping a medication suddenly may lead symptoms to worsen or come back. You can find basic information about medications on NIMH’s medications webpage. Read the latest medication warnings, patient medication guides, and information on newly approved medications on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. 
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy, can be an effective part of treatment for people with bipolar disorder. Psychotherapy is a term for treatment techniques that aim to help people identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. This type of therapy can provide support, education, and guidance to people with bipolar disorder and their families.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an important treatment for depression, and CBT adapted for the treatment of insomnia can be especially helpful as part of treatment for bipolar depression.
Treatment may also include newer therapies designed specifically for the treatment of bipolar disorder, including interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) and family-focused therapy.
Learn more about the various types of psychotherapies.
Other treatment options
Some people may find other treatments helpful in managing their bipolar symptoms:
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a brain stimulation procedure that can help relieve severe symptoms of bipolar disorder. Health care providers may consider ECT when a person’s illness has not improved after other treatments, or in cases that require rapid response, such as with people who have a high suicide risk or catatonia (a state of unresponsiveness).
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a type of brain stimulation that uses magnetic waves to relieve depression over a series of treatment sessions. Although not as powerful as ECT, rTMS does not require general anesthesia and has a low risk of negative effects on memory and thinking.
Light therapy is the best evidence-based treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and many people with bipolar disorder experience seasonal worsening of depression or SAD in the winter. Light therapy may also be used to treat lesser forms of seasonal worsening of bipolar depression.
Unlike specific psychotherapy and medication treatments that are scientifically proven to improve bipolar disorder symptoms, complementary health approaches for bipolar disorder, such as natural products, are not based on current knowledge or evidence. Learn more on the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health website .
Finding treatment
A family health care provider is a good resource and can be the first stop in searching for help. Find tips to help prepare for and get the most out of your visit.
To find mental health treatment services in your area, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), visit the SAMHSA online treatment locator , or text your ZIP code to 435748.
Learn more about finding help on the NIMH website.
If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org . In life-threatening situations, call 911.
Coping with bipolar disorder
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, but there are ways to help make it easier.
Work with a health care provider to develop a treatment plan and stick with it. Treatment is the best way to start feeling better.
Follow the treatment plan as directed. Work with a health care provider to adjust the plan, as needed.
Structure your activities. Try to have a routine for eating, sleeping, and exercising.
Try regular, vigorous exercise like jogging, swimming, or bicycling, which can help with depression and anxiety, promote better sleep, and support your heart and brain health.
Track your moods, activities, and overall health and well-being to help recognize your mood swings.
Ask trusted friends and family members for help in keeping up with your treatment plan.
Be patient. Improvement takes time. Staying connected with sources of social support can help.
Long-term, ongoing treatment can help control symptoms and enable you to live a healthy life.
How can I find a clinical trial for bipolar disorder?
Clinical trials are research studies that look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases and conditions. The goal of clinical trials is to determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe. Although individuals may benefit from being part of a clinical trial, participants should be aware that the primary purpose of a clinical trial is to gain new scientific knowledge so that others may be better helped in the future.
Researchers at NIMH and around the country conduct many studies with patients and healthy volunteers. We have new and better treatment options today because of what clinical trials uncovered years ago. Be part of tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs. Talk to your health care provider about clinical trials, their benefits and risks, and whether one is right for you.
To learn more or find a study, visit:
NIMH’s Clinical Trials webpage: Information about participating in clinical trials
Clinicaltrials.gov: Current Studies on Bipolar Disorder : List of clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) being conducted across the country
Join a Study: Bipolar Disorder – Adults: List of studies being conducted on the NIH Campus in Bethesda, MD
Where can I learn more about bipolar disorder?
Free Brochures and Shareable Resources
Bipolar Disorder: A brochure on bipolar disorder that offers basic information on signs and symptoms, treatment, and finding help. Also available en español.
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens: A brochure on bipolar disorder in children and teens that offers basic information on signs and symptoms, treatment, and finding help. Also available en español.
Bipolar Disorder in Teens and Young Adults: Know the Signs: An infographic presenting common signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder in teens and young adults. Also available en español.
Shareable Resources on Bipolar Disorder: Digital resources, including graphics and messages, to help support bipolar disorder awareness and education.
Multimedia
NIMH Experts Discuss Bipolar Disorder in Adults: Learn the signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments of bipolar disorder, and the latest NIMH-supported research in this area.
Mental Health Minute: Bipolar Disorder in Adults: A minute-long video to learn about bipolar disorder in adults.
NIMH Expert Discusses Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents and Young Adults: A video with an expert who explains the signs, symptoms, and treatments of bipolar disorder.
Research and Statistics
Journal Articles : This webpage provides information on references and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine).
Bipolar Disorder Statistics: An NIMH webpage that provides information on the prevalence of bipolar disorder among adults and adolescents.
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Please respond to each discussion post (a total of 2 responses). Each response should include additional information in response to the discussion post such as recommendation and other choices of treatment. Please note, you are responding directly to the person by name such as Hi James, or Hi Jane, etc.
 
Instructions:
Length: at least 135 words each response, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA per post from within the last 5 years
The entire paper should not be in APAP format but the in-text citation and reference should be in APA format.

Write an essay on the case, per the guidelines below. Essay Elements:
One to three pages of scholarly writing in paragraph format, not counting the title page or reference page
Brief introduction of the case
Identification of the main diagnosis with supporting rationale
Identification of at least two additional differential diagnoses with brief rationale for why these were ruled out
Diagnostic plan with supporting rationale or references
A specific treatment plan supported by recent clinical guidelines
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years

INDIVIDUALITY Multimedia
Timothy Gillespie, DMin.  “The Social and Cultural Challenges of Providing Spiritual Care in Diverse Healthcare Settings.”
Tulleners Lesh Research Symposium, on the following topic:
“Care of the Soul:  Achieving Whole Person Health.”  The day-long symposium had several cutting-edge presentations on spirituality in nursing, which this course features, this week and in the next weeks.
The program of the Symposium is found here: https://sites.google.com/apu.edu/researchsymposium/research-symposium#h.skw2w4e3zjamLinks to an external site.
A full video of the Symposium is found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HIrFhIVnA6W6mY1dFzNmRnY9cWain3qK/viewLinks to an external site.
This week view the  lecture by Timothy Gillespie, DMin.  “The Social and Cultural Challenges of Providing Spiritual Care in Diverse Healthcare Settings.”  It is found on the link of the full video above, minutes 1:28:00- 2:07:00.
INDIVIDUALITY Discussion
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In the Discussion, describe one challenge and one opportunity in responding to the spirituality of a patient that is different from your own.
Respond to the posts of two other colleagues.
 

THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION WILL CONTAIN 20 SLIDES. MUST BE IN ARIAL FONT BLACK ONLY 28 FONT AND MAXIMUM 6-8 LINES PER SLIDE NO MORE THAN 30 WORDS PER SLIDE; SLIDES MUST HAVE A WHITE BACKGROUND ONLY EACH SLIDE MUST CONTAIN AT LEAST ONE CORRECT CITATION.
 Slide one: Title of presentation, Student’s full name, Date of presentation.
 Slide two: What is specific concept/DISEASE/DISORDER 
Slide three: Why is this concept important to nursing 
Slide four: Etiology
 Slide five: Risk Factors 
Slide six: Pathophysiology 
Slide seven: Clinical Manifestations 
Slide eight: Diagnostic Testing 
Slide nine: Labs that will be Tested (per resources used)
 Slide ten: Medical and Surgical treatments 
Slide eleven: Nursing Assessments
 Slide twelve: Nursing Priorities of Care
 Slide thirteen: Nursing Diagnoses: Must have 3 actual-NO RISK FOR DIAGNOSES and MUST have HIGHEST PRIORITY FIRST.
 Slide fourteen: THREE Patient-Centered SMART goals Slide fifteen: FIVE nursing interventions + rationales.
 Slide sixteen: THREE Expected Outcomes + rationales Slide seventeen: THREE Unexpected Outcomes + rationales
Slide eighteen: FOUR Patient/Family teaching INTERVENTIONS + rationales (CANNOT USE ANY FROM SLIDES 11 OR 14) 
Slide nineteen: Construct a SBAR and make it realistic for your patient with CITED material 
Slide twenty: APA References: MUST be in APA format and MUST ONLY include what you used for citations 
(on each slide) (Cooper & Gosnell, 2022) (Holman et al., 2020) (Holman et al., 2022) (Perry et al., 2017) (Williams et al., 2022) (Willihnganz et al., 2022) References (on last slide BUT only use those you used for citations please)
NO WEBSITES
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2020). Foundations of nursing (8th ed.). Elsevier. Holman, et al. (2020) PN Fundamentals of nursing. Assessment Technologies Institute Holman, et al. (2022) PN Adult Health Nursing. Assessment Technologies Institute. Perry, A., Potter, P., & Ostendorf, W. (2016). Nursing interventions & clinical skills. Elsevier. Williams, D., et al. (2022). PN Mental Health Nursing. Assessment Technologies Institute. Willihnganz, M. (2022). Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses + Study Guide. Elsevier Mosby.Show less

Essay title: Problem Identification and Description Using PICOT Format
Writer: The topic is early mobilization protocol in the ICU
PICOT question: In adult ICU patients on prolonged bed rest, does an early mobilization program, compared to standard care, improve functional status at discharge?
Requirements: Paper should be 3 pages in length, not including the cover or reference pages. You must reference a minimum of 4 scholarly sources in your paper.
i. Identify and describe the problem in clear and concise language. To help you think about what problem you might choose, keep in mind the health or nursing problems of the patient population(s) you currently serve, those you encountered in your clinical courses, or those you plan to work with in the future.
o  Describe the clinical setting.
 Describe the service area for the clinic and population groups who attend the clinic services.
 What kinds of problems do you see in the clinic?
ii. Give a clear, explicit statement of the problem and target population, as well as the background of the specific problem relative to the clinical setting.
o  Is it broad enough that you can analyze it from many theoretical and conceptual points of view and make suitable plans to address the problem from a number of perspectives?
 Is it of enough interest to you that you are willing to spend most of the semester thinking about it, assessing all its dimensions, planning in detail how to address it, and designing a detailed intervention and evaluation plan?
iii. Describe the significance of the evidence-based project that could be implemented in the selected setting to the nursing profession. Ask yourself why it is important to you. Consider your own clinical interest.
o  Describe clinical observations that point out the knowledge gap, clinical gap, etc.
 Describe the significant research in the area that has been done that delineates the gap in our knowledge.
Rubric:
• Critical analysis: Presents a thorough and insightful analysis of the chosen topic/problem. Describes the problem thoroughly, including the target population and history/background information at the assigned clinic or hospital. The significance and applicability to nursing is included and well presented.
• Content:
Includes an appropriate topic identification related to an advanced practice nursing issue or practice problem of concern. The population is fully defined and present in the research question. Includes specific interventions, identifies comparisons, and presents appropriate outcomes in a timely manner for the question. Overall, it is a well-built question using the PICOT format.
APA format/ Mechanics
Follows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors.