Category: Nursing

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.

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:

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)

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

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

Nursing is a vital healthcare profession focused on caring for individuals, families, and communities. It involves patient care, advocacy, education, coordination, and health promotion. Nurses work in diverse settings, combining scientific knowledge, technical skills, and compassion to improve health outcomes and support overall well-being.

You will be writing a 3–4-page research paper and supporting your writing with a minimum of 3 academic sources. Your paper will include the following components:
Introduction – define emerging adulthood and provide a brief overview of its significance to lifespan development. Include the age range and the factors that contribute to its emergence.
Discuss the cognitive, emotional, and social characteristics that distinguish emerging adulthood from adolescence and adulthood. 
Analyze the implications of these characteristics on individual’s identity formation and decision-making processes.
Identify the key developmental tasks and challenges individuals face during emerging adulthood
Highlight the opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and resilience that emerge during this developmental stage.
Personal reflection: Reflect on your own experiences of emerging adulthood or the experiences of someone that you know and have observed during this time.  Compare your experiences or observations to the information that you have presented in your paper.  Identify the similarities and differences between your experiences and the broader patterns observed during emerging adulthood.  What new knowledge have you learned through this assignment.
Formatting your work: Your paper should be created in a word document, double spaced and free from spelling and grammar errors.   Your paper should include a cover page, 3-4 content pages, and a separate reference page.  An abstract page is not required for this assignment.  Your paper should be APA formatted using the most current edition.  Your paper should include citations in the body of your paper and full references at the end of your paper. 

Students, in a professionally developed paper (APA format), will discuss the rationale for choosing the topic, how it will impact practice in a positive or negative manner, citing pros and cons. Include a discussion of the role of advanced practice nursing related to the topic. In conclusion, provide recommendations for the future. The paper should include an introduction, body of paper, summary/conclusion, and at least three scholarly references. APA format must be adhered throughout the paper including a title and reference page; the body of the paper should be 3-5 pages. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations should be consistent with professional graduate level academic writing.
I want to discuss the use of smartphones used by healthcare providers in the healthcare setting. I have provided some articles below to help with the paper. Feel free to add your own resources!
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/14604582231169296
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-81278-5
https://www.epicshare.org/share-and-learn/wellstar-rover-smartphones
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/digital-health/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2022.816604/full
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8930125/

Purpose
This assignment allows the learner to apply knowledge gained about health promotion concepts and strategies, enhance written communication skills, and demonstrate a beginning understanding of cultural competency.
• A minimum of three (3) scholarly articles, from the last 5 years, are used as sources.

This assignment is an analysis of local, state, or federal health policy.
Select a state health policy reform innovation
Discuss the rationale for the policy, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical data are available) its impact. ethical outcome based on evidence.
Examples of state innovations include Maryland’s hospital rate setting, Vermont’s single payer system, and Massachusetts’ health reforms
Submission Requirements:
The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
The paper is to be formatted per current APA style, 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.