Category: Nursing

  • Title: The Collective Responsibility of Sexual Morality

    Who should be responsible for our Sexual Morality? Is it totally and individual decision or are we also responsible to the various groups of which we are a part?

  • Strategies for Preparing Expert Witnesses for Depositions and Trials Response to Colleagues and Instructor: Dear Colleagues and Instructor, I found your discussions on preparing expert witnesses for depositions and trials to be very informative and practical. I agree “Preparing for Success: Best Practices for Expert Witnesses in Legal Proceedings”

    Please respond in a scholarly manner to both of your colleagues and your instructor. Make sure that you use proper grammar, word usage, and writing mechanics. In addition, make sure to properly cite and reference. Please APA format, reference should be 5 yrs or less. Thanks
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    Experts provide expert evidence, defined as “Evidence about a scientific, technical, professional, or other specialized issue given by a person qualified to testify because of familiarity with the subject or special training in the field” (Garner,2014, p. 675). Professional reputation, clinical expertise, and communication skills are the most significant factors sought in the nurse expert witness (Dickinson & Meyer, 2020). An expert witness They should clear and concise wording in their testimony. Their testimony will be on the area of expertise they offer. The expert witness is prepped with all materials that will be relevant to the case, most pertinent will be specific records the expert is to state opinions on. Legal nurse consultants fill a vital role in locating, screening, and communicating with expert witnesses from pre-suit through adjudication (Dickinson & Meyer, 2020).
    Novice expert witness may have more credibility with juries than experts with extensive testifying experience (Dickinson & Meyer, 2020). The novice expert may meet the criteria for testifying more than the expert. The LNC offers clear and concise wording to the novice for better communication. Thoroughly review the evidence they will be giving opinion on. Allow the novice to visit the courtroom to know where they will be located. The LNC is to be available to answer any questions offered by the novice and provide clear, understandable answers.
    Garner, B. (Ed.). (2014). Black’s Law Dictionary (10th ed.). St Paul, MN: Thomas Reuters.
    Dickinson, J. & Meyer, A. (Ed.). (2020). Legal Nurse Consulting Principles and Practices, (4th edition). New York: Routledge.
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    I would employ similar strategies when preparing the novice expert witness versus the experienced expert witness. As stated in the text, adequately preparing the expert witness for a deposition or a trial cannot be overemphasized (Dickinson and Meyer, 2020). Although the experienced expert witness has experience in depositions and trials, it would be unwise to assume that less preparation is necessary. Every trial and deposition are different. Opposing counsel can vary in their questioning strategies. Rules and regulations change. What may have been successful in one trial may lead to an unfavorable outcome in another, so it is critical that the legal nurse consultant does not make any assumptions, consciously or subconsciously, about the abilities of the novice and the expert to successfully testify based solely on experience. Reviewing questions for cross-examination from both the plaintiff’s attorney and the defense attorney is critical; this will help the attorney and the LNC to critique the expert’s answers, show him or her how to deal with the questioning tactics of opposing counsel, evaluate his or her demeanor, and assess how the jury may perceive the witness (Dickinson and Meyer, 2020). Having a videotaped mock trial is another preparation method; this will allow the attorney and the LNC to review with the witness things such as eye contact, articulation, posture, and body language (Dickinson and Meyer, 2020).
    Teach the novice expert witness (or review with the experienced expert witness) the importance of answering questions concisely and not offering more information. Offering more details opens further lines of questioning from opposing counsel; this can assist the opposing counsel with destroying the credibility of the expert witness (Dickinson and Meyer, 2020). Explain the trial and deposition processes to the expert witnesses so that they know what to expect. Answer any questions that the witnesses may have about the processes. Emphasize to the expert witness the importance of a good night’s sleep, a good breakfast, allowing for travel time, silencing electronic devices, and remaining calm throughout the trial or deposition; additionally, conservative business attire should be worn (Dickinson and Meyer, 2020). A well-prepared expert witness can result in a favorable case outcome.
    Dickinson, J. & Meyer, A. (2020). Legal nurse consulting principles and practices (4th ed). New York: Routledge.

  • Reforming and Restructuring the U.S. Health Care Delivery System: The Evolving Role of Nurses

    Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. health care delivery system. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing environment.
    Include the following:
    Outline a current or emerging health care law or federal regulation introduced within the last 5 years to reform or restructure some aspect of the health care delivery system. Describe the effect of this on nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibility.
    Discuss how quality measures and pay for performance affect patient outcomes. Explain how these affect nursing practice and describe the expectations and responsibilities of the nursing role in these situations.
    Discuss professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings.
    Research emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform within the next five years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care.
    You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. 
    Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
    Rubric criteria:
    An outline of emerging health care law or federal regulation and a description of the effect on nursing practice and the nurse role, and responsibility 
    Quality Measures Pay for Performance, Patient Outcomes, and Effect on Nursing
    Criteria Description
    A discussion on how quality measures and pay for performance affect patient outcomes, and how they affect nursing practice, expectations, and responsibilities of the nursing role.
    Professional Nursing Leadership and Management Roles
    Criteria Description
    A discussion of professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings.
    Predict Change in Nursing Roles and Nursing Practice 
    Criteria Description
    Predictions for how the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform within the next 5 years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care.
    Thesis, Position, or Purpose 
    Criteria Description
    Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
    Development, Structure, and Conclusion
    Criteria Description
    Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
    Evidence  Criteria Description
    Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
    Mechanics of Writing 
    Criteria Description
    Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
    Format/Documentation 
    Criteria Description
    Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

  • Title: Analyzing the Use of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in a Current Event Article in the Medical Field Introduction: In the fast-paced and ever-evolving field of medicine, it is crucial for healthcare professionals to effectively communicate

    Find a current event article based on the medical field for a rhetorical analysis- writer analyzes and evaluates an argument based on its author’s utilization of the three appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos).
    Introduction
    Summary Paragraph
    Analysis Paragraph 1 (ethos)
    Analysis Paragraph 2 (pathos)
    Analysis Paragraph 3 (logos)
    Concluding Paragraph
    2-3 double spaced pages ~700 words (exclude title & reference page with website link)
    Include 1 expert source for each supporting evidence paragraph. with in-text citations

  • “Labor and Delivery Clinicals: Care Plan and Medication Assignment” Hypothetical Examples for Care Plan: 1. Patient with Preterm Labor: A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery with

    you went to labor and delivery for your clinicals. Make hypothetical examples. Every must make sense on your careplan. And then after that do a medication assignment.

  • Practice Question in PICOT Format: In older adults living in a long-term care facility, how does the implementation of the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries (STEADI) program, compared to current practice, impact the

    The DNP Project: The Problem Development and Practice Gap
    Discussion
    Purpose
    The purpose of this discussion is to introduce your peers to your specific practice problem at the practicum site. Please consider your discussion with organizational key stakeholders, how the problem was identified, and the practice gap that informs your project design.
    Instructions
    Review this week’s readings and provide your response in 150 words or less:
    State your practice question in PICOT format.
    State the title of your Project:
    The title should inform and engage the reader and must be succinct. The title should include the intervention and the anticipated outcome and may include the population. (Please do not include abbreviations in the title.)
    Intervention: The purpose of the proposed DNP project is to implement the STEADI initiative to impact the fall rate.
    PICOT: In older adults living in a long-term care facility, how does the implementation of the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries (STEADI) program, compared to current practice, impact the fall rate in 8-10 weeks?
    Examine the problem at the practicum site and evaluate the gap in practice you will address with this project.
    Find the DNP Project Manuscript Template from the Student Resource Center in Canvas and Upload the blank DNP Project Manuscript Template to this discussion. This is the document you will use for your assignments in NR702.

  • Title: Impact of Professional Standards on the Role of AG-ACNPs in Acute Care Settings

    Please provide an answer that is 100% original and do not copy the answer to this question from any other website since I am already well aware of this. I will be sure to check this.
    Please be sure that the answer comes up with way less than 18% on Studypool’s internal plagiarism checker since anything above this is not acceptable according to Studypool’s standards. I will not accept answers that are above this standard.
    No AI or Chatbot! I will be sure to check this.
    Discussion Objective:
    This assignment will encourage students to explore the importance of professional standards in shaping the role of AGACNPs in critical care and how adherence to these standards can enhance patient outcomes and overall healthcare delivery.
    Discussion Prompt:
    Discuss how the professional standards set forth by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) impact the role of the Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) in acute care settings.
    How do these standards influence the scope of practice, ethical considerations, and quality of care provided by AG-ACNPs in acute care? Provide specific examples to support your points. (at least 500 words), following APA, 7th ed. guidelines,
    Requirements: (At Least 500 Words), Following APA, 7th Ed. Guidelines, Times New Roman Size 12 Font Double-Spaced | .doc file
    Please provide an answer that is 100% original and do not copy the answer to this question from any other website since I am already well aware of this. I will be sure to check this.
    Please be sure that the answer comes up with way less than 18% on Studypool’s internal plagiarism checker since anything above this is not acceptable according to Studypool’s standards. I will not accept answers that are above this standard.
    No AI or Chatbot! I will be sure to check this.
    Please be sure to carefully follow the instructions.
    No plagiarism & No Course Hero & No Chegg. The assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
    Please be sure to use credible or scholarly sources published within the last 5 years.

  • “Effective Assessment and Treatment of a Patient with Major Depressive Disorder: A Case Study”

    Content Requirements
    Students will create a narrated PowerPoint presentation with a realistic case study and include appropriate and pertinent clinical information based on the DSM5-TR and current US clinical guidelines to support the case:
    Subjective data:  
    Chief Complaint
    Demographics
    History of the Present Illness (HPI) includes the presenting problem and the 8 dimensions of the problem. See an example of the correct way to document the psychiatric HPI hereLinks to an external site.
    Review of Systems (ROS)
    Objective data:  
    Current Medications
    Allergies
    Past medical history
    Family psychiatric history
    Social history
    Labs and screening tools
    Vital signs
    Mental status exam
    Assessment:  
    Primary Diagnosis – DSM5 only
    Differential diagnosis – DSM5 only
    Plan:  
    Pharmacologic treatment plan (including the name, dose, route and frequency of the drug in accordance with the clinical guidelines.)
    Non-pharmacologic treatment plan
    Follow up plan
    Other:  
    Incorporation of current US clinical guidelines
    Integration of research articles
    Role of the nurse practitioner
    Submission Instructions:
    The presentation is original work and logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style, including citation of references.
    The presentation should consist of 10-15 slides and 10-15 minutes in length. 
    Incorporate 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 should be referenced according to the current APA style (the online library has an abbreviated version of the APA Manual).
    Exemplary
    Audio-Video presentation contains 10-15 slides. Well-rehearsed. Tone and pacing hold interest and attention of the audience; introduced self and project.

  • “Patient Assessment and Care Plan for Mr. Smith” Patient Assessment and Care Plan for Mr. Smith

    The documents needed to complete the assignment are attached. Please use the template and
    review the sample before you complete the assignment. The patient information is included in a separate document. The Rubic is also provided. Kindly follow the instructions. Review the patient information and let me know if you have any questions or need clarification.

  • The Power of Patient Education: A Personal Account of the Impact of Health Care Guidance Patient education plays a crucial role in the delivery of quality health care. It involves providing patients with information and resources to help them make informed decisions about their health and

    Write a 500-750-word essay on the influence patient education has in health care using the experiences of a patient. Interview a friend or family member about that person’s experiences with the health care system. You may develop your own list of questions.
    Suggested interview questions:
    Did a patient education representative give you instructions on how to care for yourself after your illness or operation?
    Did a health care professional, pharmacist, nurse, doctor, or elder counselor advise you on your medication, diet, or exercise?
    Who assisted you at home after your illness or operation?
    Do you know of any assistance services, i.e., food, transportation, medication, that would help you stay in your home as you get older?
    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.