Category: Nursing

  • Critique of “Caring for Critically Ill Patients with the ABCDEF Bundle: Results of the ICU Liberation Collaborative in over 15,000 Adults” by Pun et al. (2019)

    You will evaluate the quality of a research article by completing an in-depth critique using a standardized form, adding definitions of each criterion to guide your analysis. Instructions to complete the critique are largely the same for both group and individual assignments, with exception of workload.  You will use a different assigned article for each critique.
    Requirements:
    You will complete the entire critique independently (including the “Synopsis section”) and submit by the due date listed on the course calendar.  
    For this module’s assignment, use this research study from the Module Learning Resources: Pun et al., (2019).  Caring for critically ill patients with the ABCDEF bundle: Results of the ICU Liberation Collaborative in over 15,000 adults.
    Using the criterion definition to guide you, determine if the authors met or did not meet the standard for each criterion.
    Provide evidence from the article to clearly explain and support your decision.
    For individual critiques only: Under “Synopsis section,” clearly answer the questions and provide rationale for your decisions.
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEach critique question (1-20) can earn 3 points. This assignment is worth 60 total points (3×20=60).
    Grade each question baed on: defining the criterion, reporting if criterion was met/unmet, and providing evidence from the article supporting the decision.
    For “Synopsis Section,” clearly answered all questions providing sound rationale for decision.
    3=Outstanding work that clearly and correctly answers all elements.
    2=Very good work but may not be as clear as possible or is missing one element
    1=Average work and/or is missing two elements.
    0=Not submitted, not acceptable and/or three or more elements are missing.

  • Title: “When to Refer: Managing Pediatric Cardiac, Atopic, Rheumatic, Immunodeficiency, and Respiratory System Disorders in Primary Care”

    THIS IS A DISCUSSION POST, A PGE TO A PAGE AND 1/2 IS OKAY IN LENGTH. MUST HAVE 3 REFERENCES, NOTING LESS. APA FORMAT. BELOW IS THE TOPIC:
    Cardiac, Atopic, Rheumatic, Immunodeficiency, and Respiratory System Disorders
    This week, you are discussing pediatric conditions affecting cardiac, atopic, rheumatic, immunodeficiency, and respiratory system disorders. An important question for NPs is when should you refer? The answer is more about clinical judgment than what the practice guidelines say, although always follow practice guidelines on when to refer as with all else. Remember, even cardiologists have difficulty with things such as distinguishing certain murmurs. You need to be very careful about interpreting tests such as EKGs, echocardiograms, chest films, MRIs, CT scans, etc. Unless you have received formal education in these areas, it is best to refer. Always keep in mind “scope of practice.” Exceptions would be previously diagnosed conditions that are now stable with current treatment.
    You are expected to present your initial topic, including, but not limited to, the following items:
    Pathophysiology
    Physical exam findings
    Differential diagnoses and rationale
    Management plan to focus on pharmacotherapy agents based upon evidence-based practice guidelines
    Topics:
    Murmurs (innocent and pathologic)
    Asthma
    Infective endocarditis, pericarditis
    Myocarditis
    Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiac dysrhythmias
    Upper respiratory disorders (common cold, rhinosinusitis)
    Pharyngitis, tonsillitis
    Diphtheria, pertussis
    Croup, epiglottitis
    Nonbacterial and bacterial pneumonia
    Cystic fibrosis
    Pectus deformity
    Rashes
    Rheumatic fever
    Systemic erythematosus lupus (SLE)
    Any thoughts? Should the NP (NURSE PRACTITIONER) order any tests or labs before or while waiting for the referral? If so, what are some of these?

  • Title: The Importance of Self-Assessment in Nursing Informatics for Enhancing Client Care and Outcomes

    Paragraph one: Discuss why it is important for nursing professionals to perform a self-assessment in nursing informatics. How does a self-assessment in nursing informatics support your ability to stay current with evolving technologies and best practices to enhance client care and outcomes?
    Paragraph two: Discuss two competencies that you identify as strengths. How do these strengths in informatics contribute to your ability to provide quality client care in your future role as a bachelor-prepared nurse?
    Paragraph three: Discuss two competencies that you identify as growth opportunities. Growth in nursing informatics is a continuous process. What two strategies can you use to enhance your nursing informatics knowledge?

  • Title: Managing Abnormal Findings and Addressing Risk Factors in a Patient with Chest Pain

    What additional information should you obtain about the pain the patient is experiencing?
    What additional physical assessments need to be completed for this patient?
    What differential diagnoses should be considered for the patient?
    Assuming that the in-office EKG did not indicate any abnormalities, how would you proceed to manage the abnormal subjective and objective findings discovered during this visit? Include specific interventions for each diagnosis in your treatment plan. Provide complete prescription details, follow-up instructions, and potential referrals.
    What patient teaching will be incorporated into the visit to modify the patient’s risk factors?
    Include the ICD-10 codes you would choose for each problem addressed and the Evaluation and Management/Office visit code expected for this visit. Keep in mind the length of time it has been since this patient has been seen in the clinic.

  • “My Journey to Becoming a Child Nurse: A Personal Statement” My Journey to Becoming a Child Nurse: A Personal Statement As a 21-year-old female, I have always been drawn to the field of healthcare, particularly in caring for

    I want a personal statement produced for me , it is going to be used for my university application. I am wanting to study Child Nursing
    Here are some things that can be included:
    21 Year Old Female
    Working in a pharmacy for just over 2 years now as a pharmacy dispenser while also working towards my NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Dispensing
    Volunteered in a nursery before where I came across with children with different medical needs
    Babysitting experience with family and friends
    Please do send me a draft of the work produced

  • Title: “Managing Peptic Ulcers: A Lesson Plan and Post-Lesson Assessment”

    Management of patient suffering from peptic ulcers
    40 minutes lesson plan
    Followed by post lesson question paper 
    Memorandum on question paper 
    Must have Table of content,referencing and summary

  • Title: Stakeholder Support and Technology in Project Implementation

    Discussion 1
    Stakeholder support is necessary for a successful project implementation. Consider your internal stakeholders    , such as the facility, unit, or health care setting where the change proposal is being considered, and your external stakeholders, like an individual or group outside the health care setting. Based on your assessment, identify two     internal and two external stakeholders. Why is their support necessary to the success of your change proposal?    Identify one unique strength (as a person/nurse) that would help you secure support from stakeholders in order    to develop effective interprofessional relationships.
    Discussion 2
    Technology is integral to successful implementation in many projects, through either support or integration or      both. Name two information/communication technologies that could improve the implementation process and     the outcomes of your capstone project. How would this technology be appropriately applied during the                   implementation phase of your project? Describe one potential barrier that could prevent the use of this                   technology
    NOTE: MUST BE 2 CITATIONS AND 2 REFERENCES FOR EACH DISCUSSION.

  • “Reflections on the Human Condition: An Artistic Representation” Slide #1: – Name: [Your Name] – Course Title: HUM 490: Humanities in Healthcare – Assignment Due Date: [Due Date] – Picture/

    Part A: Using clay, water colors, colored pencils, pastels, fabrics, paper mache’, yarn, and/or other art medium of your choice, create a piece that represents the human condition as you have come to understand and experience it in this course. You may also choose to do an original performance e.g. dance, music, theater, or poetry that you personally author and create. You or a helper can film you in performance. Your piece (regardless if it created or performed) should be an original work that arises out of your own creativity in understanding and expressing your deep sense of the human condition.
    Note: This assignment is not about your level of artistic talent. It is about how you synthesize key learnings/topics presented throughout the course. Therefore no personal judgements permitted. Let your piece emanate from your heart, and trust that it is perfect and “right.” There is no wrong way to do this HIP – except not to attempt it altogether.
    Part B: In an 8 to 10 PowerPoint slide deck using bullet points written with correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar, and incorporating concepts of good PowerPoint design, do the following:
    On slide # 1 include your name, full course title, and the assignment due date. Take a picture of your piece and insert the picture into slide # 1 of your PowerPoint deck. If you created a performance, embed your video into slide #1.
    Give your piece a name that reflects the representation of the human condition as you have come to understand it during this course.
    Describe your thought process – how did you arrive at creating your piece? How does your piece relate to the concepts we explored throughout the course?
    What about your piece speaks to the human condition?
    What are three key learnings/insights in terms of humanities and the human condition that you are taking away as a result of completing this HIP? Your learnings should be drawn directly from the course textbook, the videos, and the articles you read and watched during the course. 
    Within your PowerPoint, include three APA in-text citations drawn from the course textbook, videos, or articles assigned during the course  that embody /support your understanding/perspective of the human condition. Please do not include any other resources i.e. articles, or books from any other courses taken during your RN to BSN program.  APA resources should be exclusively from the HUM 490 course.
    The last slide of the PowerPoint should be a Reference slide in which you do APA references (7th edition)  for the three in-slide references you included in the PowerPoint. 
    Incorporate the tenants of good PowerPoint design in terms of consistent font use, clean lay-out, and the use of color to promote engagement. 
    ** Review and use the rubric below for completing this assignment.
    NOTE: Be mindful about this project being the “culminating project” for the course. Therefore, it should demonstrate your understanding and synthesis of ALL the major themes we have explored in the course vs. focusing on one single theme such as just burnout or resilience, or self-care. Approach the project holistically – representing your overall learning and understanding.
    Please use the chapters attached for the citations/resources.

  • Self-Assessment of AONL Nurse Leader Competencies: A Reflection on Strengths and Opportunities for Growth

    I will post AONL Nurse Leader competencies. 
    I will post sources for references. ONLY peer reviewed within 5 years.
    AONL nurse leader competencies and provide self-assessment of their individual abilities.
    Instructions:
    Complete the learning activities for this module. Then, write a two to three-page paper analyzing your self-assessment of the AONL nurse leader competencies. You may select to self-assess on either the AONL nurse executive competencies or the AONL nurse manager competencies. Include the following:
    1. Title page
    2. Introduction paragraph
    3. Strengths: Select three AONL competencies you feel confident to perform and propose how you meet these competencies
    4. Opportunities: Select three AONL competencies you would like to improve and propose experiences that will help you achieve the competencies
    5. Conclusion
    6. Include at least two peer-reviewed journal articles that support your paper in the reference page.
    Submit the assignment by 23:59 EST Sunday.
    Each citation and reference should use APA 7th edition.
    Module Objectives:
    This assignment aids in the attainment of the following Module Objectives:
    MO1: Perform a self-assessment of nurse leader competencies (CO 4). 

  • Role Description for a Nurse Leader on an Implementation Team for Health Information Technology

    Role Description, 
    Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and reflect on the scenario presented.
    Consider the benefits and challenges associated with involving a nurse leader on an implementation team for health information technology.
    The Assignment: (2-3 pages not including the title and reference page)
    In preparation of filling this role, develop a 2- to 3-page role description for a graduate-level nurse to guide his/her participation on the implementation team. The role description should be based on the SDLC stages and tasks and should clearly define how this individual will participate in and impact each of the following steps:
    Planning and requirements definition
    Analysis
    Design of the new system
    Implementation
    Post-implementation support
    Use APA format and include a title page and reference page.