Category: Nursing

  • Concept Mapping: Understanding Disease Processes and Patient Care Nursing Interventions and Evaluating Outcomes: A Nursing Process Template

    Pick a concept from the Giddens textbook and a patient from the past (real or virtual without HIPPA information) 
    RUBRIC . Concept Mapping Spring 23 edits
    Criteria Ratings Pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDisease Process and Pathophysiology Risk Factors
    5 pts
    Satisfactory
    Learner performs a thorough review of the disease process pathophysiology; identifies risk factors.
    3.5 pts
    Beginning
    There are critical aspects of pathophysiology missing. This entry is incomplete.
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    The pathophysiology information is missing.
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecognizing Cues
    What matters most?
    5 pts
    Satisfactory
    Based on available patient data, the learner identifies at least four (4) critical cues that are significant and could impact the patient condition. The learner may consider both subjective and objective patient data.
    3.5 pts
    Beginning
    Based on available patient data, the learner identifies two (2) or three (3) critical cue(s) that are significant and could impact the patient condition. The learner may consider both subjective and objective patient data.
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    Based on available patient data, the learner identifies zero (0) or one (1) critical cue(s) that are significant and could impact the patient condition. The learner may consider both subjective and objective patient data.
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyzing Cues
    What could it mean?
    5 pts
    Satisfactory
    Based on the identified cues, the learner is able to create three (3) – four (4) supporting connections between the relevant cues and client conditions/problems.
    3.5 pts
    Beginning
    Based on the identified cues, the learner is able to create two (2) supporting connections between the cues and patient condition/problems.
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    Based on the identified cues, the learner is able to create one (1) or zero (0) supporting connection(s) between the cues and patient condition/problems.
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePrioritizing Hypotheses
    Where do I start?
    5 pts
    Satisfactory
    Based on the identified connections between cues and patient conditions/problems, learner is able to identify and rank three (3) client conditions/problems critical to positive patient outcomes. These should be listed with most urgent problems first.
    3.5 pts
    Beginning
    Based on the identified connections between cues and patient conditions/problems, learner is able to identify and rank two (2) client conditions/problems critical to positive patient outcomes. These should be listed with most urgent problems first. This point value is also chosen if client/problems are not listed with the priority concern(s) first.
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    Based on the identified connections between cues and patient conditions/problems, learner identifies zero (0) or one (1) client conditions/problems critical to positive patient outcomes.
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGenerating Solutions
    What can I do?
    5 pts
    Satisfactory
    List five (5) solutions/outcomes with appropriate interventions that will positively impact client outcomes and are appropriate to the care of the client. Outcomes/goals are listed in the SMART format.
    3.5 pts
    Beginning
    List three (3) to four (4) solutions/outcomes with appropriate interventions that will positively impact client outcomes and are appropriate to the care of the client. Outcomes/goals are listed in the SMART format.
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    List zero (0) to two (2) solutions/outcomes with appropriate interventions that will positively impact client outcomes and are appropriate to the care of the client. This point value is also chosen if outcomes/goals are not listed in the SMART format.
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTaking Actions
    What will I do?
    5 pts
    Satisfactory
    Describe how each of the five (5) identified nursing interventions will be performed, implemented, administered, communicated, or taught.
    3.5 pts
    Beginning
    Describe how three (3) to four (4) of the identified nursing interventions will be performed, implemented, administered, communicated, or taught.
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    Describe zero (0) to two (2) of the identified nursing interventions will be performed, implemented, administered, communicated, or taught.
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluating Outcomes
    Did it help?
    2.5 pts
    Satisfactory
    Describe how you will determine the effectiveness of the five (5) priority nursing interventions you implemented. How will you know if your interventions are effective or not?
    1.5 pts
    Beginning
    Describe how you will determine the effectiveness of three (3) to four (4) priority nursing interventions you implemented. How will you know if your interventions are effective or not?
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    Describe how you will determine the effectiveness of zero (0) to two (2) priority nursing interventions you implemented.
    2.5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursing Process template
    2.5 pts
    Satisfactory
    Recognizing the completion of this template will assist the learner with the concept map assignment, all six (6) boxes are thoroughly completed. The SBAR information is thoroughly identified, and the chosen concept for the assignment is clearly identified.
    1.5 pts
    Beginning
    Information is missing from one (1) to three (3) box(es). The SBAR information is thoroughly identified, and the chosen concept for the assignment is clearly identified.
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    Information is missing from four (4) to six (6) boxes. This point value is also chosen if the SBAR information is missing and/or the chosen concept for the assignment is not identified.
    2.5 pts

  • “Surviving the Unthinkable: Coping with the Aftermath of a Devastating Fire”

    Disaster: Fire coming through fields toward home in Cave Creek; it burnt the whole rear of your house. You escaped with 30 minutes to get out.  What did you leave with? The insurance company put you in a hotel for 2 weeks until they found you a rental house about 10 miles farther away from your house.  What are your concerns?  What do you have to do?
    Discuss the impact and dangers of the disaster.
    What is the effect of that disaster on the family of 2 adults, a young school aged child with asthma, and a dog.
    What should the family do to prepare for a disaster? What items would be vital to take with them?
    What are the resources?
    What is needed to rebuild a life in the immediate, and the rebuilding of your lives? You had house insurance that covers your property.
    Paper should be in APA format
    Please review the rubric for grading criteria
    Criteria: 
    Description of the disaster
    The disaster is described fully; shows what needs to be prepared for due to the effects that it would cause: 30 points describes all aspects of the disaster and what effect it has or causes that results in it being called a realistic disaster to the family
    Disaster preparedness plan
    What are the specific needs of your family that you have in your disaster plan knowing what you need and what would happen to your family due to the disaster? 30 points presents a disaster plan that is able to be executed and would provide safety to the student’s specific issues in the family; is a real threat and potential disaster to that family 
    Effects of the disaster
    What would the disaster cause to your family that you need to prepare for? 20 points : Describes the damage and effects that would happen if this disaster occurred to your family
    Professional resources
    A minimum of 2 professional resources are used with in-text citations and a reference page in APA format. 10 points: 2 professional resources used in citation and reference
    Grammar and Spelling
    A minimum of 2 pages (not counting the reference page or cover page). It must be readable without grammar and spelling errors. 10 points: Is able to read and understand with only an occasional spelling or grammar error (less than 5)

  • Title: Developing Informatics Goals and Action Plan for Professional Development in Nursing Informatics

    The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN Institute, 2012) has developed informatics competencies for graduate level nurses addressing knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards informatics. The QSEN informatics expectation is that the graduate level nurse is expected to:  Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.
    The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2021), Domaine 8 of The Essentials pages 46-48 has also set informatics standards for graduate-level nursing education programs. After reviewing the textbook and readings.
    Use a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program to explain and display the following:
    Generate three short-term, measurable future informatics goals for your professional development or continuing education in nursing informatics. Review your informatics assessment from Week 1.
    Develop a specific plan for each goal that includes a strategy to accomplish each goal and an anticipated time frame to achieve each goal.
    Relate each goal to one or more QSEN Graduate Informatics Competencies (the KSAs) or to one or more specific, advanced graduate-level competencies within Domaine 8 of the AACN The Essentials (2021), pages 46-48.
    Copy and paste your work and also upload the document to the initial post.

  • Title: The Power of Motherhood: Reflections on “The Moment of Lift” by Melinda Gates

    “A strong and empowered mother is the best champion a child will ever have” – Melinda Gates 
    The book “The Moment of Lift” by Melinda Gates is a wonderful overview of the work that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has done in the field of family planning and women’s health in global settings. This book is is divided into chapters that are similar to the content in this course. For this assignment the student should read the entire book and then reflect on the book as a whole, and then focus in on one specific chapter or story from the book that most impacted the student. 
    Required Sections:
    1- Reflection of the book- In this section you should provide a clear reflection of your opinion and thoughts about the entire book. Do not summarize the book.  40%
    2-Focused story or chapter that most interested you/ opened your eyes to issues women face in other countries. In this section provide an overview of the story or issue from the book that you had the biggest reaction to. Discuss how you feel this issue could be improved and reflect on if this is an issue that occurs in the US in some form.  40%
    Your paper should be properly formatted (APA 7th edition), with correct grammar, punctuation, and scholarly writing tone. 20%

  • Title: Personal Involvement in Disaster Relief: Factors and Considerations

    Have you ever personally been involved in a disaster? If so, did you choose to actively participate in disaster relief? What personal considerations were taken into consideration? Were there factors you should have considered but did not? If you have not personally been involved in a major disaster, what factors would influence your decision to participate in relief efforts?
    Disaster preparedness begins with personal preparation. What have you done to be ready for a disaster personally and professionally?

  • Title: Evaluating a Group Presentation on Creating a Healing Environment in Nursing: A Critical Reflection

    Assessment Criteria:
    The presentation will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
    1. Content Clarity: The clarity and coherence of the presentation, including the organization and structure of the content. All elements listed in the 
    2. Depth of Analysis: The depth of analysis demonstrated in explaining the rationale behind each recommendation and integrating evidence to support arguments.
    3. Visual Presentation: The effectiveness and professionalism of visual aids used to enhance understanding and engagement.
    4. Communication Skills: The effectiveness of verbal communication, including articulation and pacing.
    5. Professionalism: The professionalism and respectfulness exhibited during the presentation, including attire and demeanor.
    6. Overall Impact: The overall impact and persuasiveness of the presentation in conveying the importance and feasibility of the proposed plan for creating a healing environment.
    Reflection on group presentation support with one apa reference 7th edition peer reviewed journal professional within the nursing field no more than 5 yrs old.
    Not too long please 

  • Title: Epidemiological Analysis and Plan for Alzheimer’s Dementia: A Nurse Practitioner Perspective

    Epidemiological Analysis: Conduct a descriptive epidemiology analysis of the health condition (Alzheimer’s Dementia). Be sure to include all of the 5 W’s: What, Who, Where, When, Why. Use details associated with all of the W’s, such as the “Who” which should include an analysis of the determinants of health. Include costs (both financial and social) associated with the disease or problem.
    Screening and Guidelines: Review how the disease is diagnosed and current national standards (guidelines). Pick one screening test (review Week 2 Discussion Board) and review its sensitivity, specificity, predictive value, and cost.
    Plan: Integrating evidence, provide a plan of how a nurse practitioner will address this chronic health condition after graduation. Provide three specific interventions that are based on the evidence and include how you will measure outcomes (how will you know that the interventions have utility, are useful?) Note:  Consider primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions as well as the integration of health policy advocacy efforts. All interventions should be based on evidence connected to a resource such as a scholarly piece of research.
    Summary/Conclusion: Conclude in a clear manner with a brief overview of the keys points from each section of the paper utilizing integration of resources.
    APA format current edition
    Include scholarly in-text references throughout and a reference list.

  • “Reflecting on My Journey in Nursing Informatics” Reflecting on My Journey in Nursing Informatics Throughout this course, I have had the opportunity to explore the world of nursing informatics and how it impacts professional nursing practice. As I reflect on

    Please see attached rubric:  
    This reflection is intended to help you think about your experiences with a Nursing Informatics focus. Describe your experience and respond to the questions
    below. Although there are many ways of organizing your thinking about nursing informatics and professional nursing practice, Tanner’s (2006) Clinical Judgment
    Model provides the framework for this self reflection. Your professional development is further supported with feedback from faculty
    Each student must submit a thoughtful reflection on their learning for this course. . Ensure your submission is clear and well-prepared before posting. You will post the reflection to share
    within your group for mutual feedback and discussion.   

  • “Improving Mental Health in Middle School: A Health Education Presentation for Sandwich Middle School District #430”

    Assignment Outcomes:
    Create a health presentation focused on identified problem or risk (Mental Health)
    Effectively deliver presentation to community. (Sandwich Middle School District #430)
    Evaluate presentation by analyzing feedback.
    Assignment Instructions:
    For your Health Education Presentation you will share your experience with a *PowerPoint of the health education project or video presentation with a written evaluation to answer the following objectives:
    Introduction explaining the purpose of the presentation.
    Identify the health problem(Mental Health) or risk of your target population (Middle School).
    Discuss the overall plan for the health education presentation, including but not limited to materials used, timeframe of presentation, and resources needed.
    Provide evidence of the health education presentation to include: video of presentation(s) or PowerPoint presentation and handouts.
    Evaluate the outcome of the presentation based on participants’ feedback and analysis of the evaluation tool. If the health education project will be presented in the future, discuss how the evaluation tool and feedback would be used to determine of outcomes were met. (Presentation will be in the Future). 
    Analyze the learning outcomes from the Practicum Learning Assessment Plan to determine if learning outcomes were met.
    Summary explaining how the overall goal was met or not met, possible changes to the presentation for future use, and references used in creating the presentation.
    Rubric
    Health Education Project Presentation (PowerPoint or recording with written evaluation)
    Criteria Ratings Pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvide an introduction explaining the purpose of the presentation.
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify the health problem or risk and target population.
    10 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscuss overall plan for the health education presentation.
    20 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvide handouts used in health education presentation.
    10 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation of the presentation based on participant’s feedback and analysis of the evaluation tool. If health education project will be presented in the future, discuss how the evaluation tool would be used to determine if outcomes were met.
    15 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analyze the learning outcomes from the Community Plan, Implementation, and Evaluation paper to determine if the outcomes were met.
    15 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvide a summary explaining how the overall goal was met or not met, possible changes to presentation for future use, and references used in creating the presentation.
    15 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppropriate spelling and grammar used throughout PowerPoint OR proper English used and information clearly understood in video.
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences (within the past 5 years) that are relevant, sufficient, and current. At least 5 scholarly sources are expected beyond textbooks. Wikipedia is not an acceptable scholarly source. Dictionaries can be used, but not as one of the required references.
    5 pts
    Total Points: 100
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  • Title: Keeper Articles Table for Addressing Medication Errors in Nursing Practice | Article Title | Author(s) | Year | Research Method | Key Findings | | — | — | — | — | — | | “Medication Errors

    Use the template provided to complete a Keeper Articles Table Download Keeper Articles Tablethat focuses on the problem or practice change you have identified for your Signature Assignment Final Paper.
    Identify at least 4 scholarly articles from your search associated with the identified problem.
    In your Keeper Table, include at least 8 resources, including the 4 scholarly articles and professional websites. Include 1 to 2 sources that discuss nursing leadership of a change associated with your identified problem. All reference citations should follow APA format.
    By the due date indicated, upload your completed document.