Category: Nursing

Instructions:
Create a student title page according to APA Style 7th edition student guidelines.  
In about one paragraph, write your paper’s introduction according to APA Style 7th edition guidelines.  
The introduction will start with general background about your paper’s topic and end with your thesis statement which explains to the reader what to expect in the rest of the paper.   
For the purposes of this paper, using the first person is acceptable.
In one paragraph, describe your reason of why you chose the nursing profession.
In two paragraphs, describe your personal philosophy of nursing.
State your personal philosophy of nursing.
Discuss how your values and beliefs guide your conduct as a nurse and form your professional identity.
Identify at least two professional strengths and opportunities for growth. Strengths and opportunities could derive from, but are not limited to, emotional intelligence, ethical principles, moral courage, clinical/professional competence, confidence, communication, conflict management, etc.
In two paragraphs, describe your Transition to the Baccalaureate Role.
Using the components from Bridges Model of Transition:
Describe where you are now in your transition.
Discuss how the model can continue to guide your transition.
Be sure to support your views with a scholarly source. 
Background information:
previous discussion posts that are relevant stated:
1. I, personally, am pursuing my bachelors in hopes of higher achievement. My ultimate goal is a doctorates degree. While starting out an associate degree nurse is a good start, it is just the base for growth. I found and related to this article the DOAJ.org that says that rural nurses are more motivated to pursue a BSN degree. This study found “that rural RNs are motivated by the need for a BSN specifically in regard to job security, professional identity, professional development, personal enrichment, and career mobility and feeling prepared for the demands of 21st century nursing practice.” (Taylor, 2020). In this program I am currently feeling most aligned with the neutral zone. The neutral zone is one of the three phases of Bridges model of transition. This phase consists of accepting that there is a change but not fully taking on the roles and responsibilities of the new role. I feel as if this is what position I am in. I have accepted that I am growing my education but am not inhabiting any new roles or responsibilities at this time. The Bridges model has tips for moving onto the next phase of it’s model, ‘new beginnings’. In order to do this I should set short term goals, do some self-reflection, and try some new activities involving the new role. One characteristics I believe would help me in this would be to improve my socialization skills. If I can venture out and speak with people who are in positions I would like to be in it would help me achieve that. Also if I practice being more outgoing I’m more likely to get into groups or organizations who have similar goals to assist in driving my motivation.
Citation:
Taylor, J. M. (2020, May 1). Exploration of rural nurses in decision making of academic progression – doaj. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care. https://doaj.org/article/69ed4aa726c343319fe28361b0a3a324
2. My philosophy I feel I could put into words is trying to make people feel better than when you met them or make the best of a bad situation. Working in healthcare, you meet people in some of the worst points in their lives. No one likes being in a hospital or having to be cared for while feeling miserable and helpless. I grew up hearing my parents talk about patients that they had and how they cared for them. Most of the ones I remember are my dad’s since he works more bedside. He had told me stories of patients whose families couldn’t or wouldn’t visit when all they wanted was a little Debbie cake, so what did my dad do? He got little Debbie snacks on his way to work the next day for that patient. He had a patient who had special visitors coming and was embarrassed by her unpainted fingernails. My dad had me bring him nail polish so he could paint her nails. He had patients on their death beds and would have talks with them about their relationship with Christ for the dark and unknown times they were going through. He is someone I want to be like in my career. These values of compassion, comforting, and nurturing are something I take with me every time I walk in my hospital. I try and make sure my patients are as comfortable as possible and that there is nothing that they need that I cannot help them get. A recent patient told me that the bed bath I had given her along with fresh linens had made her feel better than she had in days. Something as small as bathing can make patients feel entirely different. This article talks about careful nursing and says that “nurses are guided to think and practice from a philosophical perspective that is consistent with the nature of nursing as a nurturing”. This is a quote that I think is a great value to look at. Nursing is not just medicine and facilities. This is nurturing and taking care of a human being with feelings and not just a person in a bed.
Citation:
Meehan, T. C., Timmins, F., & Burke, J. (2018). Fundamental care guided by the Careful Nursing Philosophy and Professional Practice Model © . Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(11–12), 2260–2273. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14303

You are working in a healthcare setting that is adopting an electronic health record system to replace paper medical records. The nurse manager has asked a group of the nurses to train all staff on the regulatory issues that affect patient privacy and confidentiality related to the new system. You have used computers to complete medical records at another facility, so you are going to be conducting this training and preparing a summary paper on the topic for your colleagues.
Write a 2-page paper on the following:
Identify 1 regulation that affects the use of healthcare information.
Write a paper discussing all of the following:
The history of the regulation (why or how it came into being)
The effect of the regulation on the behaviors and actions of nurses
The effect of the regulation on the delivery of healthcare
Include at least 2 references in addition to the textbook.
Format the paper in APA style.

Reflection: Address the following questions:  
Which diagnostic tests did you select for this client? Using the estimated national         average cost for each diagnostic test from a website such as MD save (
www.MDsave.com) and calculate the total cost for diagnostic testing for this client if he was               uninsured. How might this information change your decision to order diagnostic tests for the client? 
Data indicate that clients with chronic lung disease and low income have             increased utilization of acute care services (Melillo, 2021). What questions should the primary provider ask when providing education to clients with these               diagnoses to ensure they have the resources they need to follow up with             appropriate care?
attahced below is an example.

Respond to classmate by asking one question and make one statement about your classmates post. classmate dicussion post provided in attachment.

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the various approaches nursing leaders employ when addressing issues in practice.
Issue to be addressed: nurse staffing ratios,.
Discuss the following:
Describe the issue you selected. Provide data to support how this issue impacts the quality of care in the setting in which it occurs.
Using research evidence for support, present one possible solution that could be implemented to address the issue. In your discussion, be sure to include financial considerations as they relate to implementation of the solution.
Describe a leadership style that would best address the issue.
Discuss how this leadership style compares to your personal leadership style.
Compare two different leadership theories that could be applied to resolution of the issue. Explain how each theory would be effective in addressing the issue.
Discuss the nurse’s role within an interdisciplinary team in promoting patient quality and safety while fostering professionalism to address this issue.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be appropriate for the assignment and relevant to nursing practice and within the last 8 years.

Exercise Content
According to you, what are the challenges associated with nursing? Include a summary of your research and how it correlates to the subject you are studying. Identify these challenges and explain their importance in healthcare.
Guidelines: 
APA Format 
MUST utilize credible data sources such as CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, ClinicalKey, The Cochrane Library. Library resources can be accessed from the Library page at the FNU.edu website. FNU Librarians are available to assist each student with retrieving the required scholarly content.
Research paper must be 500 – 650 words. 
3 or more scholarly sources must be utilized
Sources must be within the last 5 years 
Must have a minimum of 3 Sources 
All article sources must be cited by including them in reference sheet (separate).

Objective
Write a statement of the problem, background, and significance of the project.
Deliverables
Write a 2-3 page (not including the title and reference pages).
APA formatted paper with an introduction and conclusion.
APA headings for each section of the paper.
At least 5 references.
Step 1: Capstone Project
Write a paper identifying the statement of the problem, background, and significance of your capstone project. 
Step 2: Consider
What issues do you care most about?
What practices and policies do you want it to influence?
What will it allow you to do next?
Who would you like to benefit from the results?
Step 3: Write
Write a paper that addresses the questions above.
Use the template attached below.
Step 4 Save and submit
When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor using Dropbox. 
Use the template linked below to complete this assignment.
485 Purposes Template 7th editionDownload 485 Purposes Template 7th edition
Rubric
Post Licensure BSN Assignment 9.2019
Post Licensure BSN Assignment 9.2019
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntentional Learning and Reflection
15 pts
Exemplary
Identifies/addresses a relevant topic and a thesis that provides direction for the content that is engaging and thought provoking. The thesis clearly and concisely states the position, premise, or hypothesis and is consistently the focal point throughout the presentation. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and careful, critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts perspectives, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and draws original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.
10 pts
Accomplished
Identifies/addresses a relevant topic and a thesis that provides adequate direction for the content with some degree of interest for the reader. The thesis states the position, premise, or hypothesis, and is the focal point of the paper for the most part. Demonstrates an understanding and some critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Adequately compares/contrasts perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions but broader connections and/or implications are not as thoroughly explored
5 pts
Developing
Identifies a research topic but may be too broad in scope and/or the thesis is somewhat unclear and needs to be developed further. Focal point is not consistently maintained throughout the paper. Demonstrates general understanding with limited critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Summarizes perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory – Beginning
Fails to identify a relevant research topic or is not clearly defined and/or the paper lacks focus throughout. Demonstrates a lack of understanding and inadequate analysis of the research topic and thesis. Analysis is superficial based on opinions and preferences rather than critical analysis.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDecision Making and Clinical Reasoning
15 pts
Exemplary
Provides compelling and accurate evidence to support in-depth analysis to the central position beyond the required (2) research sources with at least 1 source from a periodical database. Research sources are highly relevant, accurate, recent (less than 5 years old) and reliable and add to the strength of the content.
10 pts
Accomplished
Provides essential, accurate evidence to support the central position with the required (2) research sources including 1 source from a periodical database that are mostly relevant, accurate, recent (less than 5 years old) and reliable.
5 pts
Developing
Provides some evidence to support the central position with less than 2 acceptable research sources. Some sources may not be relevant, accurate, and reliable, greater than 5 years old and may not be from scholarly sources.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory – Beginning
Lacks sufficient research sources to support the central position and/or, if included, are generally not relevant, accurate, or reliable. Contains numerous factual mistakes, omissions, or oversimplifications.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Presentation
15 pts
Exemplary
Content is effectively organized. Ideas are arranged logically, flows smoothly, with a strong progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc.). For a slide presentation, the design, font size, style, and spacing are optimal for audience viewing
10 pts
Accomplished
Content is adequately organized. Ideas are arranged reasonably with a progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes required components of an introduction, body, and conclusion. For a slide presentation, one or more components of the design, font size, style, and spacing may be less than ideal for audience viewing.
5 pts
Developing
Content is somewhat organized. For a paper, occasionally ideas from paragraph to paragraph may not flow well and/or connect to the central position or be clear as a whole. May be missing a required component and/or components may be less than complete. For a slide presentation, multiple aspects of the design require further development for optimal audience viewing.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory – Beginning
Content lacks logical organization and impedes readers’ comprehension of ideas. For a paper, central position is rarely evident from paragraph to paragraph and/or the paper is missing multiple required components. For a slide presentation, the design lacks clarity for optimal viewing by an audience.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and APA Formatting
15 pts
Exemplary
Content is well written and uses standard English characterized by elements of a strong writing style. Basically, free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, or formatting errors. APA guidelines for formatting are consistently followed. Includes in-text citations and references that are written correctly.
10 pts
Accomplished
Content shows above average writing style and clarity in writing using standard English. Minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and/or formatting. APA guidelines for formatting are present. In-text citations are present but may not be complete or correctly formatted. References are written using correct APA format
5 pts
Developing
Content shows an average and/or casual writing style using standard English. Some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage. Use of APA guidelines are generally present, however are incorrectly formatted.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory – Beginning
Content shows a below average/poor writing style lacking in elements of appropriate standard English. Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage. Lacks elements required in writing a formal APA paper: title page, references, in-text citations, headers.
15 pts
Total Points: 60

Please, use the information below and see attachment for further information
Sentinel town is a rural area, residents live mostly in trailer parks. The town has all race/ethnicity, age and both genders, but there is a lot of Hispanic/Latino about 33%. It has sign of poverty with median annual income between 25,000- 30,000dollars per annum.
On the street, I can see tractors by farmland, trucks, cows and goats grazing, a sawmill, service station, trees, mountains, school bus, clinic, trailer parks, meat processing plant, Sherrif’s office, church, meat processing plant, chicken clucking, two elderly women sitting on a bench, men and women standing by the street, noise of children playing and a train passing.
I did not see any disabled person, A church named Unity Non-Denominational Church. All denominations are welcomed. A target population in Sentinel town is elderly African American women, they have history of Osteoarthritis, Depression, and breast cancer.

For this assignment, you will construct a 3-to-5-page paper excluding title page and references, outlining a Social Justice topic of your choice. Refer to the provided rubric for specific guidelines for writing the paper. The paper must include a minimum of 3 credible sources, one reference using a peer-reviewed journal article must be included. To support your paper, use your course and text readings and resources, and databases 

This assignment is for a nursing community class.  The case study to be answered is attached.  thanks!
Answers must:
Be 100 words or more
Use the standard English grammar and spelling
References are cited (if necessary)