Category: Nursing

NOTE: Please read all instructions carefully and do all video and articles citations properly. LINKS will be provided for all vides and articles 1)Please read Chapter 17 in Kearney-Nunnery, 2020: The Politically Active Nurse: An Imperative . 2) This chapter provides an overview of the process of legislation and how to become active in healthcare policy.
3)Please read the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN) Column: ″Legislative: It is a New Day! Time for Action!″ At this link: OJIN Legislative Column: It Is A New Day! Time for Action! opens in new window
4)Please read the Williams, S., et al, 2018 OJIN Article: ″ Nurse Advocacy: Adopting a Health in All Policies Approach″ at this link: Williams, S.D, Phillips, J. M. (September 30, 2018) ″Nurse Advocacy: Adopting a Health in All Policies Approach″ OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol 23, No. 3 opens in new window
5)Read the Willman, J., 2012, Advocating for Nursing Thru Public Policy at link below the video.
View the following video from IHI:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v＝5_-cGyplkIE&embeds_euri＝https%3A%2F%2Fbrightspace.uri.edu%2F&source_ve_path＝MjM4NTE&feature＝emb_title (By Don Berwick Talks Politics and Health Care)
6)Now, visit and review the websites for the House, Senate, and the ANA (American Nurses Association) including ANA′s Nursing Priorities (links are below).
7)Select 1 piece of legislation from any of the three websites to complete the legislative assignment.
Select a piece of legislation that has impact on either nursing practice or health.
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS IMPORTANT: I have attached a PDF document which includes all the questions you will need to address for this assignment. Only the citation and references has to be in APA formatting,, ,please read the PDF carefully,,,!!!!!! 1)https://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Volume122007/No1Jan07/tpc32_216091.html
2)https://nursesvote.org/issues/
3)https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advocacy/
4)https://www.house.gov/
5)https://www.senate.gov/

This week, you will submit a publish of your final paper’s abstract. This assignment will help you publish your final paper due next week.
Complete either worksheet format below and submit it to Canvas for grading.
Your Topic Area: _bipolar disorder______________________________________
publishING THE ABSTRACT – publish the abstract of your final paper. Remember to meet the limits of 150-250 words in the final version of the abstract. You may handwrite or type your publish in the spaces provided, or you may word process, and attach your abstract. This is a publish. You will revisit it when you have completed your final paper, and revise it as needed, based on your final product.
Part 1 – State the healthcare issue/topic & problem
This should be based on your problem statement, but revised for brevity:
Part 2 – Explain the methods/procedures/approaches
Outline the perspectives of inquiry in your preferred order. If appropriate, discuss
the research process you used, and/or the key research sources you employed:

is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. C., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mr. C., a 32-year-old single male, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He currently works at a catalog telephone center. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, gaining approximately 100 pounds in the last 2-3 years. Previous medical evaluations have not indicated any metabolic diseases, but he says he has sleep apnea and high blood pressure, which he tries to control by restricting dietary sodium. Mr. C. reports increasing shortness of breath with activity, swollen ankles, and pruritus over the last 6 months.
Objective Data:
Height: 68 inches; weight 134.5 kg
BP: 172/98, HR 88, RR 26
3+ pitting edema bilateral feet and ankles
Fasting blood glucose: 146 mg/dL
Total cholesterol: 250 mg/dL
Triglycerides: 312 mg/dL
HDL: 30 mg/dL
Serum creatinine 1.8 mg/dL
BUN 32 mg/dl
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mr. C.’s potential diagnosis and intervention(s). Include the following:
Describe the subjective and objective clinical manifestations present in Mr. C.
Describe the potential health risks for obesity that are of concern for Mr. C. Explain whether bariatric surgery is an appropriate intervention.
Assess each of Mr. C.’s functional health patterns using the information given. Discuss at least five actual or potential problems you can identify from the functional health patterns and provide the rationale for each. (Functional health patterns include health-perception, health-management, nutritional, metabolic, elimination, activity-exercise, sleep-rest, cognitive-perceptual, self-perception/self-concept, role-relationship, sexuality/reproductive, coping-stress tolerance.)
Explain the stages of renal disease that leads to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). What factors contributed to Mr. C’s ESRD?
Consider ESRD prevention and health promotion opportunities. Describe what type of patient education for ESRD should be provided to Mr. C. for prevention of future events, health restoration, and avoidance of deterioration of renal status.
Explain the type of resources available for ESRD patients for nonacute care and the type of multidisciplinary approach that would be beneficial for these patients. Include aspects such as devices, transportation, living conditions, return-to-employment issues.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines 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.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Address the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week.
In 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse. Which drugs are contraindicated, if any, and why? Be specific. What is the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms?
List 4 predictors of late onset generalized anxiety disorder.
List 4 potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
An episode of major depression is defined as a period of time lasting at least 2 weeks. List at least 5 symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific.
List 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia. Be specific.

Write a case study where the APRN is leading a Quality Improvement project. Identify an area of concern in the Family Practice setting and apply the steps of the PDSA cycle. How does the use of the PDSA cycle contribute to the improvement of the area of concern? How will care delivery and patient outcomes be impacted by the Quality Improvement project? What types of healthcare technology will be included in the Quality Improvement project? Cite at least two professional references.

You are to select one journal article or website on EACH of the three (3) topics below:
TOPIC #1 APRN leadership-find an article/website that shows leadership by one of the four (4) APRN roles
TOPCI #2 Innovative healthcare delivery-find an article/website that illustrates innovative healthcare delivery by one of the four (4) APRN roles
TOPIC #3 Alternative healthcare delivery models-find an article/website describing innovative healthcare delivery through a new payment system, i.e. Medicare bundling for postoperative orthopedic procedures, enhanced home health services after hospital discharge, etc.
Be sure to address these three (3) criteria with each INITIAL posting (200-300 words for each initial post):
Brief overview of the content of the reading
How it impacted you
How will you use it for improvement in your life, work, leadership plan, etc. Show the application of the article.

In this writing assignment, you will conduct an interview of a person from a culture different than your own, giving careful consideration to the concept of cultural humility.
Step 1 Choose a person to interview from a culture different than your own.
Step 2 Use your book or additional resources to research the cultural group’s health practices. Think of questions you want to ask. Select a model of culturally-competent nursing care to guide the development of your questions.
Step 3 Conduct the interview (approximately 15-20 minutes). Be sure to gather information to address the areas in step 4.
Step 4 In a two-three page paper, addressed the following:
Describe how you used the chosen model of culturally competent nursing care to develop interview questions
Summarize the interview questions used and the answers received, and address the following:
With what culture does the person identify?
How does this person define/perceive health and illness and how is this affected by his or her culture?
Describe the person’s health maintenance, protection, and restoration traditions and how these have been influenced by culture.
How has language and/or culture impacted:
Access to health care
Communication with health care professionals.
Analyze the concept of cultural humility, based on the information that you gathered in the Interview.
Step 5 Save and submit your assignment.

Now that you have become familiar with the various determinants of health (DOH), this assignment will provide you the opportunity to reflect on and analyze your own DOH in a short, four- to six-page paper.
Click the tabs below to review the paper requirements and guidelines.
The introduction to your paper should contain:
A statement of the purpose of the paper. (5 points)
Definition and discussion of the various elements of the determinants of health (DOH). (10 points)
Following the introduction, your paper should contain a DOH self-analysis—that is, an analysis of your own DOH—based on the definition and discussion of DOH that you provided in the introduction. (5 points)
Following your DOH Self-Analysis, the focus of your paper will shift toward intervention(s). This section should contain:
An examination and discussion of the recommended intervention(s) for your personal DOH. (40 points)This discussion should be supported by a minimum of two peer-reviewed references.
A discussion of how the intervention(s) may promote better health outcomes for yourself. (20 points)
The conclusion of your paper should contain:
Solid and insightful conclusions that are connected to the peer-reviewed references cited in the interventions portion of your paper. (10 points)
An explanation of the influence of your conclusions upon your future health. (5 points)
The structure and mechanics of your paper should:
Follow APA format, including grammar and writing style. (2 points)
Be organized into distinct sections and remain within the four to six page limit, excluding references. (1 point)
Include an appropriate reference list, with citation of sources in APA format. (2 points)

Please provide an answer that is 100% original and do not copy the answer to this question from any other website since I am already well aware of this. I will be sure to check this.
Please be sure that the answer comes up with way less than 18% on Studypool’s internal plagiarism checker since anything above this is not acceptable according to Studypool’s standards. I will not accept answers that are above this standard.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT
compose a paper describing an issue from your professional practice (past or present) that presented an ethical dilemma for you.
If you are new to the profession of nursing and have not experienced an ethical dilemma in your professional practice you may describe a nursing-related issue from your experiences as a student nurse, your personal experience, or research an ethical dilemma from the current literature.
Some suggestions of ethical dilemmas that you may want to explore include issues related to informed consent, protecting patient privacy and confidentiality, advance care planning, or patient care issues related to diversity, equity, and/or inclusion.
Apply the information from the readings that supports (or refutes) the decision-making that occurred with this situation.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE SCHOLARLY PAPERAPA format. The paper should be 3-5 Full Pages Times New Roman Size 12 Font in length, not including the title page and the reference page; all content is double-spaced:
Compose a title page in APA format.
Proper APA Pagination (top right corner), in-text citation format, margins, level headings, page format.
Introduction: Write a brief introductory paragraph that overviews the purpose of the paper and key areas that will be addressed.
Body of the paper:What is the ethical dilemma?
What ethical framework/code guided your nursing practice and decision-making?
What impact did the decision/resolution have: on the care of the patient; on you; and on your nursing practice?
How does the HIPAA law impact this ethical situation?
Given the outcome, what could have been done differently? Include at least one scholarly journal reference (in addition to the course textbooks) and provide a rationale for the action or proposed change.
Conclusion: Write a concluding paragraph that summarizes the key points of your paper.
References: Include a separate references page titled References.
12 point font Times New Roman double spaced.
Requirements: 3-5 Full Pages Times New Roman Size 12 Font Double-Spaced APA Format Excluding the Title and Reference Pages
Please provide an answer that is 100% original and do not copy the answer to this question from any other website since I am already well aware of this. I will be sure to check this.
Please be sure that the answer comes up with way less than 18% on Studypool’s internal plagiarism checker since anything above this is not acceptable according to Studypool’s standards. I will not accept answers that are above this standard.
Please be sure to include an introduction paragraph with a clear thesis statement in the last sentence of the introduction paragraph and a conclusion paragraph
Please be sure to carefully follow the instructions
No plagiarism & No Course Hero & No Chegg. The assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Please be sure to include at least one in-text citation in each body paragraph
Please be sure to use scholarly sources published within the last 5 years only

Quality in Healthcare involved six main dimensions. It is important to understand how healthcare quality relates to the healthcare delivery system. You will choose at least one of the six healthcare quality measures and give an example by writing about it