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After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
Jackie is a 31-year-old pregnant patient (2nd child, two different fathers) single mother of a 6-year-old who is coming for prenatal care since she suspects she is pregnant. She is no longer with the father of Robby, her firstborn. She indicates “pretty serious partying” with the likely father of the baby. By pretty serious partying she means 10-12 drinks per occasion, one to two times per week, plus intermittent methamphetamine use.
Which clinical information would be most critical for you to collect in the first visit?
What are the greatest risk factors for substance use disorder for this patient?
Which harm reduction strategies would you recommend?
Identify your city. Then refer this patient to three agencies near you that would support positive health outcomes for this patient.   (These agencies must not have been used in past discussion posts). What was your rationale for choosing these three agencies? 
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in the current APA style.
Provide support for your work from at least 2 academic sources less than 5 years old. 
Your initial post is worth 8 points.
Read
Tusaie, K. R., & Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2016).
Chapter 21
NUR 650 Mental Illness during the Reproductive Cycle.pptx Download NUR 650 Mental Illness during the Reproductive Cycle.pptx
St. Thomas University. (2022). Mental illness during the reproductive cycle [slides].
As part of your readings in this module, please also review the following:
Syllabus
APA and Research GuidesLinks to an external site.

Objectives
Identify electronic database search strategies (e.g., CINAHL, PubMed)
Locating and evaluating sources of evidence
Deliverables
Write a 3-5 page (not including the title and reference pages) paper
APA 7 formatted paper with an introduction and conclusion.
APA 7 headings for each section of the paper
At least 3 peer-reviewed articles 
Step 1: Research
Interview a librarian or nursing scholar on methods for locating and appraising health and other relevant research literature and electronic database search on strategies.
You may want to base this research on your idea from your Capstone Project; however, you may not self-plagiarize your previous work.
Step 2: Consider
Write a quality appraisal of the Library and resources.
What did you learn?
How do you locate and evaluate sources of evidence?
Which electronic database would you use most and what types of search words would you use?
What are the strengths?
What are the weaknesses?
Is it adequate? Why or why not?
Step 3: Write
Write a paper that addresses the questions above.
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 Canvas.
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

My assignment info is in Basis of Paper file, it is about expiring legal holds in psychiatric acute hospitals (72 hour holds placed by peace officers/nurses/physicians that expire due to understaffing) meaning the legal hold is invalid and the hospital is essentially imprisoning the patient. The paper will focus on reducing the rate of expiring legal holds by staffing and training nurses. Week 1 and 2 directions are preparation for week 3 directions. rubric included. We are on week 3, part one of capstone paper.
****Week 2 directions (1&3 in files)*****
Complete a review of current nursing evidence for your practice problem. To develop a plan for your quality improvement project you will need to find out what interventions have been successful when applied to your practice problem. The evidence-based process is a problem solving approach where you will assess research, clinical guidelines, expert opinions, and other relevant information and incorporate the results into your quality improvement project. Search for a minimum of five evidence-based sources related to your practice problem. You must include two-three research studies in your review. Synthesize in your own words the evidence that supports your identified practice problem. For example, if your practice problem is reducing patient falls, you will summarize what the evidence you have found has to say about falls and how researchers have identified interventions that promote a decrease in the number of patient falls. In this example, the evidence will likely show that hourly rounding, non skid slippers, a fall risk assessment and low beds are all interventions that the research has shown to improve patient outcomes related to falls in a healthcare setting.
Review the Week 3 Assignment Rubric
For this Assignment, write 4-5 paragraphs that address the following:
Analysis of Existing Evidence
Summarize the findings from at least five evidence-based sources that support your practice problem. The goal of the analysis of existing evidence is to find the best evidence possible that support a change in practice. Identify research, clinical guidelines, expert opinions, and other relevant information and incorporate the results into your quality improvement project. You must include two-three research studies in your analysis. Using your own words synthesize the evidence that supports your identified practice problem. There should be no quotes or personal opinions included in this section.
By Day 7 of Week 3, submit this Assignment, along with the Capstone Paper sections introduced in Week 1 and Week 3.