Category: Nursing

Nurses
often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system
based on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy
role to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that govern the
larger health care system.
For
this assignment, identify a problem or concern in (your state) community, or
organization that has the capacity for advocacy through legislation. Research
the issue and use the “Advocacy Through Legislation” template,
attached, to complete this assignment.
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. 
While
APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic
writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA
formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center. 
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful
completion. 
Attachments
AdvocacyThroughLegislation.docx

Explore resources to inform yourself and be able to answer the following questions:
You are explaining to your family and friends that you are enrolled in a nursing graduate program at the University of Miami studying to become a nurse practitioner. Be prepared to discuss the following items:
1. What are the different boards for nurse practitioner? Which should I choose and why? 
2. List the 4 domains of professional identity in nursing and give an exam of each.
Read this article: Fostering Professional Identity in Nursing
https://www.myamericannurse.com/fostering-professional-identity-in-nursing/
(Please copy and paste link to have access to link). Use link as a reference. 
MUST use APA format, 3 references, no grammar error, NO PLAGIARISM!!! 

Welcome to Week 3 Discussion Board!- Nutrition and the Human Body
On this discussion board, we will be discussing nutrition and the human body. 
Assignment Instructions: 
Use critical thinking and apply the information you learned in Chapter 3. 
Select ONE question from the list below and answer it completely.  
Write a well-written paragraph to answer your selected question.  
Your instructor is looking for 3-4 key points in your responses that relate to this week’s readings.  
Reference your information using the APA citation format.  
Participation in weekly discussions is worth a significant part of your final grade and this forum presents you with an opportunity to develop a lifelong skill of written communication. Please review the grading rubric attached to this assignment so you know what is expected. Please see the course calendar for specific due dates. 
Select the question you would like to answer from the list provided below: 
Explain digestion and the detailed steps involved in the process. 
What organs are involved in digestion and what are their primary functions? 
What organs are involved in absorption and what are their primary functions? 
Explain the function of enzymes, hormones, and bile in digestion, including their primary action and their source of origin. 
Discuss how the circulatory and lymphatic systems transport absorbed nutrients throughout the body. 
Describe the role of the nervous system and the endocrine system in keeping your body nourished. 
Describe the symptoms and causes of the most common digestive disorders. 
This week, we will be discussing the basics of digestion.  Chapter 3 covers an in-depth discussion of digestion and absorption of nutrients. The major organs of the digestive system are defined, and their functions are discussed in detail.  It also covers information on the lymphatic system, circulatory system, endocrine system, and nervous system and how they relate to digestion and absorption. Common gastrointestinal disorders will be discussed.    
k.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/constipation

Please read the following introduction and complete the following steps for your initial discussion post:
There are a number of methods for classifying theory in nursing.  These include classification based on range/scope or abstractness (metatheory, grand, middle-range, or practice theory) and type or purpose of the theory (descriptive, explanatory, predictive, or prescriptive).
For this week’s discussion post, address the following:
Identify one specific nursing theory that relates to your area of practice.  Feel free to go to the Currents website or look in your textbook for multiple nursing theories to choose from http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/Links to an external site.
Discuss the type of the selected nursing theory according to scope (meta-theory, grand, middle-range, or practice theory) and purpose (descriptive, explanatory, predictive, or prescriptive).
Provide an example of how the selected nursing theory can be applied to your area of practice.  The example should include core concepts of the theory and demonstrate its practical application.
Be sure to supplement your discussion with your personal and professional experiences.
DOI reference link

Disparity Paper
Search in the E.S. Farley Library for an article that describes a healthcare disparity in a
population.
Discuss this disparity and include information such as the following:
– Does the author feel that it is a disparity? Do you agree?
– What are the cultural characteristics of this population?
– How do these cultural factors influence this disparity within the community?
– How can the advanced practice nurse provide culturally appropriate care for this
disparity?
– How does this disparity compare in a rural versus urban area?
– Has this disparity improved or worsened?
– Can you relate this information to your current or future practice? Discuss
whether the findings are usable for you and whether they served a purpose.
*It must be from a peer-reviewed journal and be less than 5 years old. Go to the tab for
the library, then check the box for criteria: “peer-reviewed journal” and “5 years old”.
It should be 5 – 6 pages (excluding the title and reference pages).
Use APA format.
Review the Grading Rubric for Graduate Written Assignments located in the content
section of the course as a guide.
Minimum number of references: three (3) = the one being discussed + 2 others.
*Attach a PDF of the article*
I found a article you can use or you can find your own. 
https://www.rrh.org.au/journal/article/8052
Article name: 
Sexual minorities are not a homogeneous population: health disparity differences based on residence in rural versus urban settings

The Vaccine Teaching Plan project involves evaluating the immunization needs of an 8-year-old child, identifying missed vaccines, and creating a teaching plan. This includes discussing the importance of wellness visits and relevant health topics, explaining the diseases prevented by the needed vaccines, and summarizing research on vaccine efficacy. The project requires developing a detailed teaching plan with post-immunization guidance and creating an informative handout for the family.                                                                                                                I have attached the case study participant information, a ruebrick, an outline and a sample paper.                                                                                                                                                                    ******It needs at least 3 sources under 5 years old****

You must use the PowerPoint presentation template provided at the top of this assignment.
You are to create bullet points for each slide, not including the title and reference slides. Every slide must have a speaker note with a minimum of 4-5 sentences addressing the bulleted items on the slide.
Include a minimum of 4-5 peer-reviewed research articles as references in the presentation. All research articles need to have been published within 5 years from today’s date. No blog, chat, other university or Wikipedia information allowed in presentation. The PowerPoint presentation must follow current APA style. 
Your presentation should only include the following slides:
Title slide
Why the topic was chosen
How your topic impacts nursing practice
Current relevance of the topic
Clinical Practice Integration
Plan for lobbying: Describe your plan on what and how you would lobby your legislators or local government for funding and support for your chosen issue/trend.
Conclusion
Reference slide
High Turnitin scores will be evaluated on an individual basis and may result in points deducted and/or a grade of “zero” for the assignment. Use the Turnitin Plagiarism Check to upload your assignment and verify your plagiarism score before submitting your assignment.
Week 8 PowerPoint Presentation
Week 8 PowerPoint Presentation
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification, definition, and description of topic, background & why topic was chosen
24 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Provides an exemplary and insightful analysis of the identification, definition, description and background of the topic & why it was chosen
18 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Provides accurate identification, definition, description and background of the topic & why it was chosen
12 pts
Approaches Expectations
Provides partial identification, definition, description and background of the topic & why it was chosen
6 pts
Below Expectations
Provides limited identification, definition and description and background of the topic & why it was chosen
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Missing identification, definition and description and background of the topic & why it was chosen
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHow the topic impacts nursing
24 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Presents an exemplary and insightful analysis of the current issue and trend and how the topic impacts nursing
18 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Presents an accurate analysis of the current issue and trend and how the topic impacts nursing
12 pts
Approaches Expectations
Presents a partial analysis of the current issue and trend and how the topic impacts nursing
6 pts
Below Expectations
Provides limited explanations of the current issue and trend and how the topic impacts nursing
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Lacks understanding for the current issue and trend and how the topic impacts nursing
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCurrent Relevance
24 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Presents an exemplary and insightful analysis of the current relevance of the issue and trend in nursing
18 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Presents an accurate analysis of the current relevance of the issue and trend in nursing
12 pts
Approaches Expectations
Presents a partial analysis of the current relevance of the issue and trend in nursing
6 pts
Below Expectations
Provides limited explanations of the current relevance of the issue and trend in nursing
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Lacks understanding of the current relevance of the issue and trend in nursing
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClinical Practice Integration
24 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Presents an exemplary and insightful analysis of how the current issue and trend is integrated into clinical nursing practice
18 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Presents an accurate analysis of how the current issue and trend is integrated into clinical nursing practice
12 pts
Approaches Expectations
Presents a partial analysis of how the current issue and trend is integrated into clinical nursing practice
6 pts
Below Expectations
Provides minimal analysis of how the current issue and trend is integrated into clinical nursing practice
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Lacks understanding of how the current issue and trend is integrated into clinical nursing practice
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePlan for lobbying
24 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Presents an exemplary and insightful analysis of the importance of lobbying legislators or local government for support funding. Offers detailed and specific examples of current legislation regarding the effect on current clinical practice settings
18 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Makes accurate connections to the importance of lobbying legislators or local government for support funding. Offers some detailed examples of current legislation regarding the effect on current clinical practice settings
12 pts
Approaches Expectations
Makes partial connections to the importance of lobbying legislators or local government for support funding. Offers few detailed examples regarding effect on current clinical practice settings
6 pts
Below Expectations
Provides insufficient connections to the importance of lobbying legislators or local government for support funding. Offers no details and/or examples regarding effect on current clinical practice settings
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Information is missing. Response indicates no understanding of the importance to lobby for any support funding
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreativity and Professionalism
10 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Includes an exemplary visual presentation (i.e. data, graphs & clip arts) to capture the audience in slides/presentation. Writing contains no spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors. References and citations contain no APA errors. Sources include peer-reviewed, research-based articles, within last 5 years
7.5 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Includes an adequate visual presentation (i.e. data, graphs & clip arts) to capture the audience in slides/presentation. Writing contains 1-3 spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors. References and citations contain 1-3 APA errors. Most sources include peer-reviewed, research-based articles, within last 5 years
5 pts
Approaches Expectations
Include partial (i.e. data, graphs & clip arts) to capture the audience in slides/presentation. Writing contains 4-6 spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors. References and citations contain 4-6 APA errors. Few sources include peer-reviewed, research-based articles. Sources are >5 years old
2.5 pts
Below Expectations
Include few (i.e. data, graphs & clip arts) to capture the audience in slides/presentation. Writing contains >7 spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors. References and citations contain greater than 6 APA errors. Sources are included, but are not current, not peer-reviewed, and/or are not research-based articles
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Template was not used. No visuals were included. Writing contains many spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors. No reference or citations were included.
10 pts
Total Points: 130

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The final project must be 4 pages long. Include title and reference page. Must be APA 7th edition format. MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK!!! Follow all Gold Mastery instructions on grading rubric (attached below). No grammar or punctuation mistakes. Ensure that the paper follows all aspects of the grading rubric and directions. Ensure the paper makes sense. Ensure there is enough time before the deadline to make any corrections and to fix any mistakes. If there are any questions or confusion, please ask. 

4-5 page paper where you reflect on an interprofessional collaboration experience, proposing recommendations for how to improve interprofessional collaboration that can be shared with leadership and colleagues. Support these recommendations with references to the literature.
The interprofessional project that you reflect on may be one that you collaborated on at your current or former place of practice, or you may choose to imagine you collaborated on the interprofessional project presented.
Be sure that your assessment addresses the following criteria. Please study the scoring guide carefully so you will know what is needed for a distinguished score:
Reflect on an interdisciplinary collaboration experience, noting ways in which it was successful and unsuccessful in achieving desired outcomes.
Explain aspects of the collaboration that helped the team make progress toward relevant goals or outcomes.
Explain aspects of the collaboration that could have been improved.
Identify how poor collaboration can result in inefficient management of human and financial resources, citing supporting evidence from the literature.
Discuss the ways in which the interdisciplinary team did not collaborate effectively.
Discuss the negative implications for the human and financial resources of the interdisciplinary team and the organization as a whole.
Cite the literature for support.
Identify best-practice leadership strategies from the literature that would improve an interdisciplinary team’s ability to achieve its goals, citing at least one author from the literature.
Identify at least one leadership best practice or strategy that you believe would improve the team’s ability to achieve their goals.
Identify the strategy and its source or author and provide a brief rationale for your choice of strategy.
Cite the literature for support.
Identify best-practice interdisciplinary collaboration strategies to help a team achieve its goals and work together, citing the work of at least one author.
Identify at least one best practice or strategy for interdisciplinary collaboration to help the team achieve its goals and work more effectively together.
Identify the strategy, its source, and reasons why you think it will be effective.
Communicate in a professional manner, is easily audible, and uses proper grammar. Format reference list in current APA style.
Submit an APA-formatted reference list for any sources that you cited specifically in your video or used to inform your presentation.