Category: Nursing

  • Title: Exploring Career Paths: A Comparison of Three Professions

    Prepare a narrated PowerPoint Presentation based on what you researched to complete your draft in week # 3. Please, make sure you take into consideration the feedback you received and read the rubric carefully as well as these instructions. 
    Research at least three professions in your career of interest and answer the following questions.
    1. What are your three chosen professions? What similar and/or different skill sets did you find among the three professions? (Critical Thinking, Communication, Emotional Intelligence.)
    2. What are the educational and professional experience requirements for the three occupations? (licenses/certifications, required years working in the field, degree attained.)
    3. What FNU resources on campus can help you gain experience in any of your three career interests? Explain how these resources can help you. 
    The presentation must be narrated, and you must include a references slide formatting your sources in the APA 7 format. Use the rubric for additional guidance. 
    MicroSoft Power Point has an easy function to record your voice for a Power Point. Go to this quick video tutorial if you are not sure how to do this.

  • “Prioritizing Wellness: Analyzing the Eight Dimensions of Wellness Using the Covey Matrix”

    Instructions:
    Consider each of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and the exemplars within each dimension. Download the Covey Matrix template Download Covey Matrix templateand add each of the 20 exemplars to your template. Then analyze your results. Be descriptive and thorough in your responses.
    1. Consider where you placed the exemplars. Discuss item(s) that you previously thought were important or urgent, but, ultimately, were categorized as less urgent or important.
    2. What can you delegate to someone else? How can you ease your load to be able to focus on urgent/important tasks?
    3. What items did you identify as ‘time-wasters’ or tasks that distract you (not urgent/not important)? What is your strategy to reduce or eliminate these items?
    4. For tasks you prioritized as urgent/important, what is your plan to ensure they are all completed on time? 
    Overview:
    “Wellness is a broad concept. In this guide, we attempt to provide a broad, yet specific sense of what it means. We invite you to think of wellness as meaning being healthy in many dimensions of our lives. That includes the emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, financial, social, environmental, and spiritual parts. These dimensions are interconnected, one dimension building on another…When we worry about money (for example, debt or being able to afford what we need), we sometimes experience anxiety (emotional). This can lead to medical problems (physical), and trouble at work (occupational). When this happens, we may even question our own sense of meaning and purpose (spiritual). At the same time, when we are not working (occupational), we may lose opportunities to interact with others (social), and may not be able to afford the good food and medical care we need to stay well (physical). We may even need to move our home to a place that feels less safe and secure (environmental)” (SAMHSA, n.d., p. 3). 
    Read the ‘Creating a Healthier Life: A Step by Step Guide to Wellness’Links to an external site. to learn more about the dimensions of wellness.
    This assignment will combine the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and how you prioritize tasks. Creating a Covey Matrix will help you visualize which everyday tasks and wellness items are most urgent and important in your life…and which ones are not. This is an effective tool for prioritizing and time management.
    In the next assignment, you will look more in-depth at the specific dimension of Occupational Wellness. 

  • “Applying the Principles of the Belmont Report to Case Studies Involving Human Subjects in Research and Quality Improvement Projects”

    The focus of this assignment is to apply the principles detailed in the Belmont Report to case studies involving human subjects in research or a quality improvement project.
    Utilize the “Ethical Conduct of Scholarly Activities” document to complete this assignment.
    While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
    This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
    You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
    Benchmark Information
    This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
    RN-BSN
    4.3: Promote the ethical conduct of scholarly activities [AACN ]
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

  • Diagnosing and Treating Respiratory Infections: Case Studies in Pharyngitis and Pulmonary Infections Assignment Title: Diagnosis and Treatment of Two Different Respiratory Infections

    All students should complete two (2) of the case study below (your choice).  Note: All case studies are provided as a learning tool for students who wish to have them. 
    Case 1 
    Review the pharyngitis scenarios and determine the most likely cause, including pathogen and mode of transmission. Discuss data that support your decision and treatment strategies. 
    Scenario 1:  Susan is a 16-year-old with sudden onset of severe sore throat for the past day. She feels like she had a fever but did not check her temperature (i.e., subjective fever). She states it is very painful to swallow, and she thinks she sees white spots on her throat. She denies cough, rhinorrhea, nausea, otalgia, shortness of breath, or headache. She reports no exposure to sick individuals. 
    Medications: none.
    Allergies: none.
    Social history: nonsmoker and drinks alcohol (two to three beers) one to two times a month.
    Physical examination: vital signs – temperature 101.0°F; pulse 100 beats per minute; respirations 18 per minute; blood pressure 110/66 mmHg.
    General: ill and tired appearance.
    Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat: unremarkable except for erythematous oropharynx with small petechiae and white tonsillar exudates.
    Neck: anterior cervical lymphadenopathy; two on right, three on left; all small (< 0.5 cm) and tender. Cardiovascular, Lungs, and Abdomen: unremarkable.  Answer the following questions or provide responses based on this scenario.  What is the most likely diagnosis and pathogen causing this disorder and mode of transmission?  Discuss data that supports your decision.  What diagnostic test, if any, should be done?  Develop a treatment plan for this patient.  Scenario 2: Mr. Jones is a 54-year-old man with complaints of a scratchy, raw sore throat and painful swallowing, mild productive cough, and runny nose for the past 2 days. He says his sputum is whitish-yellow. His ears feel full, and he feels like he is getting achy. He reports taking throat lozenges and denies nausea, fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, or headache. He states he teaches in a high school and a lot of his students have had colds.  Medications: none. Allergies: none. Social history: nonsmoker and does not drink alcohol.  Physical examination: vital signs – temperature 99.0°F; pulse 84 beats per minute; respirations 18 per minute; blood pressure 120/70 mmHg.  General: cough during exam.  HEENT: unremarkable except for mild erythematous oropharynx with no exudates; nares with mild erythema and scant yellowish discharge.  Neck, CV, Lungs, Abdomen: unremarkable.  Answer the following questions or provide responses based on this scenario.  What is the most likely diagnosis and pathogen causing this disorder and mode of transmission?  Discuss data that support your decision.  What diagnostic test, if any, should be done?  Develop a treatment plan for this patient.  Compare the causes, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of pharyngitis in these two cases.  Case 2 Review the pulmonary infection scenarios and discuss whether the diagnosis is infectious rhinitis, influenza, acute bronchitis, acute bronchiolitis, or pneumonia. Discuss the most common pathogen and mode of transmission Discuss data that support your decision and treatment strategies.  Scenarios 1: Jack is a 21-year-old complaining of a sudden onset of myalgia with his body aching all over and headache for the past day. He feels tired and has the chills, and his temperature was 100°F. He has a mild nonproductive cough. He denies rhinorrhea, sinus pain, nausea, otalgia, or shortness of breath. He reports exposure to sick contacts in his dorm, stating, “Everyone seems to be coughing and catching a cold or the flu.”  Medications: none.  Allergies: penicillin.  Past medical history: healthy.  Social history: college student, lives in a dormitory. Nonsmoker and drinks alcohol once a week, about two or three beers.  Physical examination: vital signs – temperature 100°F; pulse 98 beats per minute; respiratorations18 per minute; blood pressure 110/70 mmHg; pulse oximeter 98%.  General: ill and tired appearance.  Head, Eyes, Ears, Neck, Throat: unremarkable.  Neck: no lymphadenopathy; negative Kernig sign, negative Brudzinski sign.  Cardiovascular lungs, abdomen: unremarkable.  Answer the following questions or provide responses based on this scenario.  What is the most likely diagnosis and pathogen causing this disorder?   Discuss the mode of transmission and discuss the data that supports your decision.  What diagnostic test, if any, should be done?  Develop a treatment plan for this patient.  Scenarios 2: Mr. Menendez is a 65-year-old man presenting with 2–3 days of coughing up thick yellow sputum, shortness of , and fever (he did not check the actual temperature), and chills. He states his chest hurts when he breathes. He denies headache, rhinorrhea, sinus pain, and nausea. He reports no exposure to sick individuals.  Medications: lisinopril 10 mg a day by mouth.  Allergies: no known drug allergy.  Social history: smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day (has done so for 30 years); denies alcohol use; works as a landscaper.  Physical examination: vital signs – temperature 101°F; pulse 98 beats per minute; respirations 22 per minute; blood pressure 140/86 mmHg; pulse oximeter 93%.  General: ill and tired appearance, coughing during visit with thick yellow sputum noted.  HEENT: unremarkable.  Neck: small anterior and posterior cervical nodes.  CV: unremarkable. Lungs: right basilar crackles with dullness to percussion in right lower lobe. Abdomen: unremarkable.  Answer the following questions or provide responses based on this scenario.  What is the most likely diagnosis and pathogen causing this disorder?   Discuss the mode of transmission. Discuss the data that support your decision.  What diagnostic test, if any, should be done?  Develop a treatment plan for this patient. 

  • Assignment Title: Enhancing the Quality of Research Papers through the Use of UK English and Proper Referencing

    – Please rewrite in uk english and uk english spelling
    – Ensure the paper is written critically
    – Please remove any references I have and add 16 references. No old ones as lecturers mark us down as they prefer newer resources as old ones. I will scrutinuse the references as in the past some have been nothing to do with my topic.
    – Please remove all bullet points and turn them into sentences.
    – Please ensure the research paper is logical and coherent and structured.
    – Please find the marking criteria attached and my research paper.

  • “The Importance of Access to Contraception and Prenatal Care for Women’s Health” Title: “The Importance of Access to Contraception and Prenatal Care for Women’s Health” 1- Synopsis: The attached article, “The

    Find one story, blog, news article, etc related to Contraception and Prenatal Care  OR Violence Against Women. Post the story, article, news article as an attachment in your post.
    Within the text of the discussion board thread, complete the following:
    1-      1-Provide a synopsis of your attached article, including main theme, main findings, interesting facts, etc.
    2-      2-Discuss how this story/article/blog/etc relates to this issue both for the region and globally to other regions. 
    3-      3-APA formatting and references to support.

  • Academic Success and Professional Development Plan: Module 3 | Part 3 Analysis Topic of Interest: The topic of interest for this analysis is the impact of mindfulness-based interventions on stress and burnout among healthcare professionals. APA Citation: Lamo

    Using the “Module 3 | Part 3” section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template presented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:
    Your topic of interest.
    A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.
    Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
    Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the template
    Write a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would recommend this article to inform professional practice.
    Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that includes the following:

  • Title: The Role of Katharine Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory in Healthcare Evolution and its Impact on Transcultural and Holistic Care Slide 1: Introduction – Introduce the topic and provide an overview of the presentation. Slide

    The theory will be Katharine Kolcaba – Comfort Theory
    Explain the role the selected nursing theory has/had in the evolution of healthcare
    Explain if the selected nursing theory relates to transcultural and holistic care
    Explain how the selected nursing theory is utilized in nursing education, practice, or nursing research.
    Connect the theory to the provision of safe and effective patient care, provide examples
    Minimum /maximum 15 slides, including speaker notes, excluding the title and reference slides. (See Rubric in Course Documents)

  • Title: “Navigating the Ethical Dilemmas of Nursing: A Personal Experience”

    Discussion
    Question 2: Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing
    Describe an ethical dilemma you have
    encountered in your nursing practice. How did you handle the situation, and
    what ethical principles guided your decision-making process?
    Rubric:
    Content:
    4 points: Thorough and
    insightful discussion with clear understanding of the ethical dilemma.
    3 points: Good discussion with
    clear understanding, minor gaps.
    2 points: Adequate discussion,
    some gaps in understanding.
    1 point: Basic discussion,
    significant gaps in understanding.
    0 points: Lacks understanding,
    incomplete or off-topic.
    Examples and Evidence:
    4 points: Strong, relevant
    example from clinical experience and evidence to support points.
    3 points: Relevant example and
    evidence, minor gaps.
    2 points: Adequate example and
    evidence, some gaps.
    1 point: Basic example and
    evidence, significant gaps.
    0 points: Lacks examples and
    evidence.
    Critical Thinking:
    4 points: Demonstrates high
    level of critical thinking and analysis.
    3 points: Good critical
    thinking and analysis.
    2 points: Some critical
    thinking, but lacks depth.
    1 point: Basic critical
    thinking, lacks analysis.
    0 points: Little to no
    critical thinking.
    Clarity and Organization:
    4 points: Well-organized,
    clear, logical flow of ideas.
    3 points: Organized and clear,
    minor issues.
    2 points: Some organization,
    but lacks clarity.
    1 point: Lacks clear
    organization, ideas scattered.
    0 points: Disorganized,
    unclear.
    Grammar and Mechanics:
    4 points: Error-free, polished
    writing.
    3 points: Minor errors,
    generally well-written.
    2 points: Some errors, but
    understandable.
    1 point: Significant errors,
    affects readability.
    0 points: Numerous errors,
    difficult to understand.
    Engagement and Interaction:
    4 points: Highly engaging,
    encourages discussion and interaction.
    3 points: Engages others,
    encourages some discussion.
    2 points: Some engagement, but
    limited interaction.
    1 point: Minimal engagement,
    does not encourage discussion.
    0 points: No engagement, no
    interaction

  • Title: The Importance of Patient-Centered Care in Nursing Practice: Impact on Outcomes and Satisfaction

    Discussion Question 1: Patient-Centered Care
    Discuss the importance of patient-centered care in nursing
    practice. How does it impact patient outcomes and satisfaction? Provide an
    example from your clinical experience.
    Rubric:
    1.     
    Content:
    4 points: Thorough and insightful discussion with clear
    understanding of patient-centered care.
    3 points: Good discussion with clear understanding, minor
    gaps.
    2 points: Adequate discussion, some gaps in understanding.
    1 point: Basic discussion, significant gaps in understanding.
    0 points: Lacks understanding, incomplete or off-topic.
    2.     
    Examples and Evidence:
    4 points: Strong, relevant example from clinical experience
    and evidence to support points.
    3 points: Relevant example and evidence, minor gaps.
    2 points: Adequate example and evidence, some gaps.
    1 point: Basic example and evidence, significant gaps.
    0 points: Lacks examples and evidence.
    3.     
    Critical Thinking:
    4 points: Demonstrates high level of critical thinking and
    analysis.
    3 points: Good critical thinking and analysis.
    2 points: Some critical thinking, but lacks depth.
    1 point: Basic critical thinking, lacks analysis.
    0 points: Little to no critical thinking.
    4.     
    Clarity and
    Organization:
    4 points: Well-organized, clear, logical flow of ideas.
    3 points: Organized and clear, minor issues.
    2 points: Some organization, but lacks clarity.
    1 point: Lacks clear organization, ideas scattered.
    0 points: Disorganized, unclear.
    5.     
    Grammar and Mechanics:
    4 points: Error-free, polished writing.
    3 points: Minor errors, generally well-written.
    2 points: Some errors, but understandable.
    1 point: Significant errors, affects readability.
    0 points: Numerous errors, difficult to understand.
    6.     
    Engagement and
    Interaction:
    4 points: Highly engaging, encourages discussion and
    interaction.
    3 points: Engages others, encourages some discussion.
    2 points: Some engagement, but limited interaction.
    1 point: Minimal engagement, does not encourage discussion.
    0 points: No engagement, no interaction.
    Use a minimum of two sources and in MLA
    Format