Category: Nursing

Create a study guide for your assigned disorder. Your study guide should be in the form of an outline with references, and you should incorporate visual elements such as concept maps, charts, diagrams, images, color coding, mnemonics, and/or flashcards. Be creative! It should not be in the format of an APA paper. Your guide should be informed by the DSM-5-TR but also supported by at least three other scholarly resources.- Be sure they are current (no more than 5 years old).
Areas of importance you should address, but are not limited to, are:
Signs and symptoms according to the DSM-5-TR
Differential diagnoses
Incidence
Development and course
Prognosis
Considerations related to culture, gender, age
Pharmacological treatments, including any side effects
Nonpharmacological treatments
Diagnostics and labs
Comorbidities
Legal and ethical considerations
Pertinent patient education considerations

The purpose of research is to provide new information and contribute to the existing evidence, while the purpose of evidence-based practice is to analyze available data to solve a therapeutic problem (Fitzpatrick, 2016). Evidence-based practice involves making clinical decisions based on relevant research findings and critical thinking. The purpose of conducting research is to gain a new understanding of the origin, nature, or etiology of a problem. “Nursing research is defined as the systematic and objective process designed to generate evidence about issues of importance to the nursing profession, including nursing practice, education, administration, and informatics” (Kawar et al., 2023).
The evidence-based practice emphasizes providing high-quality patient care while simultaneously lowering overall healthcare expenditures and minimizing differences in the results experienced by individual patients. Evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing focuses on integrating clinical competence, which includes the information, critical thinking, and judgment skills obtained via nursing training and professional experiences (Faubion, 2023). The idea behind evidence-based practice in nursing is that the best possible nursing outcomes, such as improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes, may be attained by implementing nursing interventions that are supported by evidence (Chien, 2019). Evidence-based practice includes the process of implementation to incorporate EBP into practice at an organization and includes “asking a PICOT, searching for the best evidence, critically appraising evidence, integrating evidence to make the best clinical decision, and evaluate the outcomes of the EBP practice change, and ends in disseminating outcomes” (Kawar et al., 2023).
Research is one approach for medical professionals to give improved patient care; however, this does not always indicate that the study has been used and peer-reviewed and utilized to enhance their practice and potentially save lives, unlike evidence based-practice where there the project ends in the implementation of best practice based on research. Nursing research aims to confirm current nursing knowledge based on theory and develop new information to encourage improved nursing practices and patient outcomes. Although most of the finest evidence utilized in nursing practice is derived from nursing research, EBP in nursing goes further to interpret and apply research findings to practical nursing practices (Faubion, 2023).
References
Chien, L.-Y. (2019). Evidence-based practice and nursing research. Journal of Nursing Research, 27(4), e29. Retrieved February 21, 2023, from https://doi.org/10.1097/jnr.0000000000000346
Faubion, D. (2023). Understanding evidence-based practice in nursing + 10 examples. Nursing Process. Retrieved February 21, 2023, from https://www.nursingprocess.org/evidence-based-practice-in-nursing-examples.html
Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2016). Distinctions between research, evidence based practice, and quality improvement. Applied Nursing Research, 29, 261. Retrieved February 21, 2023, from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2015.12.002
Kawar, L., Aquino-Maneja, E. M., Failla, K., Flores, S. L., & Squier, V. (2023). Research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement simplified. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 54(1), 40–48. Retrieved February 21, 2023, from https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20221207-09
Length: A minimum of 180 words per post, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA per post from within the last 5 years

ASSIGNMENT
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health. RESOURCES
McCance, K. L. & Huether, S. E. (2019). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier.Chapter 24: Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems (stop at Tests of reproductive function); Summary Review
Chapter 25: Alterations of the Female Reproductive System (stop at Organ prolapse); pp. 787–788 (start at Impaired fertility) (stop at Disorders of the female breast); Summary Review
Chapter 26: Alterations of the Male Reproductive System (stop at Hormone levels); Summary Review
Chapter 27: Sexually Transmitted Infections, including Summary Review
Chapter 28: Structure and Function of the Hematological System (stop at Clinical evaluation of the hematological system); Summary Review
Chapter 29: Alterations of Erythrocytes, Platelets, and Hemostatic Function, including Summary Review
Chapter 30: Alterations of Leukocyte and Lymphoid Function, including Summary Review
Low, N. & Broutet N. J. (2017). Sexually transmitted infections – Research priorities for new challengesLinks to an external site.. PLoS Medicine, (12), e1002481
Kessler, C. M. (2019). Immune thrombocytopenic purpuraLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/202158-over…
Nagalia, S. (2019). Pernicious anemiaLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/204930-over…
Stauder, R., Valent, P., & Theurl, I. (2019). Anemia at older age: Etiologies, clinical implications and managementLinks to an external site.. Blood Journal, 131(5). Retrieved from http://www.bloodjournal.org/content/131/5/505?sso-…
Document: NURS 6501 Final Exam Review (PDF document) Download NURS 6501 Final Exam Review (PDF document) Note: Use this document to help you as you review for your Final Exam in Week 11.
Credit Line: Anemia at older age: Etiologies, clinical implications and management by Stauder, R., Valent, P., & Theurl, I., in Blood Journal, Vol. 131/Issue 5. Copyright 2019 by American Society of Hematology. Reprinted by permission of American Society of Hematology via the Copyright Clearance Center.
To prepare:
Examine the case study scenario for this Case Study Assignment. 67-year-old female presents with chief complaint of shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, unintentional weight loss, and mild numbness in her feet. She states she feels unsteady when she walks. PMH includes hypothyroidism well controlled on Synthroid 100 mcg/day. No hx of HTN or CHF.
Vital signs: Temp 98.7 F, pulse 118, Respirations 22, BP 108/64, PaO2 95% on room air.
Physical exam revealed pale, anxious female appearing older than stated years.
HEENT- pale conjunctiva of eyes and pale palate. Tongue beefy red and slightly swollen with loss of normal rugae. Turbinates pale but no swelling. Thyroid palpable but no nodules felt. No lymph nodes palpated.
Cardiac-regular rate and rhythm with soft II/VI systolic murmur. Respiratory- lungs clear with no adventitious breath sounds. Abdomen-soft, non-tender with positive bowel sounds. Liver edge palpated two finger breadths below right costal margin. Lab data- hgb, hct, reticulocyte count, serum B12 levels low, mean corpuscle volume, plasma iron, and ferritin levels high, folate, TIBC are normal.
The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:
The factors that affect fertility (STDs).
Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID.
Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also explain the causes of systemic reaction.
Why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP.
Anemia and the different kinds of anemia (i.e., micro and macrocytic).
Case Study_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis, examining the patient symptoms presented in the case study. Be sure to address the following as it relates to the case you were assigned (omit section that does not pertain to your case, faculty will give full points for that section):Explain the factors that affect fertility (STDs)
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The response accurately and thoroughly describes the patient symptoms. … The response includes accurate, clear, and detailed explanations of the processes related to women’s and men’s health, infections, and hematologic disorders and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
Criteria
Explain why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID
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The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific analysis of the concepts and principles of pathophysiology across the life span and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
Criteria
Explain why prostatitis and infection happen. Also explain the causes of systemic reaction.
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The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of how the highlighted processes interact to affect the patient and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
Criteria
Explain why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP.
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The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
Criteria
Explain anemia and the different kinds of anemia (i.e., micro and macrocytic).
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The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
Criteria
Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.
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Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. … A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.
Criteria
Written Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
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Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
Criteria
Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running heads, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
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Uses correct APA format with no errors.

For your lab this week, you are going to answer the questions below making sure to follow each of the steps as detailed. The folks at a local hospital wanted to understand the community they are serving. As a result, they have collected information from recent patients including sex at birth relationship status, family history of heart disease, smoking behavior, and diagnosis of cancer or diabetes. Using the Hospital Data Set.
Lab DetailsYour submission for this Lab Assignment should be a Jamovi file with an .omv extension. The results in APA formatting can be written directly on the Jamovi file or in a separate document.
Part 1
Test 4 variables (you choose 4) in the data set using the chi-square Goodness of Fit test. Assume an equal chance of all categories for each variable.
Compute and report effect size.
Report all results (significant and non-significant) in APA style.
Part 2
Using a test of independent/association:Test if smoking status is independent of sex at birth.
Test is diabetes diagnosis is independent of sex at birth.
Test if cancer diagnosis is independent of relationship type.
Test if sex at birth is independent of relationship type.
Calculate the effect size for each test.

My Philosophy of Nursing
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Paragraph with Introduction and Clear Purpose of Assignment (at least 4 sentences)
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Reason for Choice of Nursing as a Profession with Background Information (at least 1/2 page)
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Belief Regarding Core of Nursing (at least 4 sentences)
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Belief Regarding Focus of Nursing (at least 4 sentences)
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Vision for Self as a Nurse (at least 4 sentences)
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Thoughts to Remember Daily about Patients (at least 3 sentences)
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Thoughts to Remember Daily about Patients’ Families (at least 3 sentences)
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Thoughts to Remember Daily about Fellow Health Care Professionals (at least 3 sentences)
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Thoughts to Remember Daily about Own Health (at least 3 sentences)
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Thoughts to Remember Daily about Lifelong Learning (at least 3 sentences)
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Discussion of a Nursing Theorist and how Three (3) Tenets Relate to Your Values and Beliefs (at least 1 full page; must provide appropriate citations with page numbers for each tenet to receive credit for information); separate paragraph for discussion and each tenet
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Conclusion (at least 4 sentences)
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APA 7 Format (title page, needed citations, citations correct, no plagiarism–information from book without appropriate citations for both paraphrased information and direct quotes, Reference page correct), headings, font (Calibri 11), grammar/word usage, sentence structure, spelling, no more than three direct quotes; 4-6 pages, etc.
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Develop a 20-minute presentation for nursing colleagues highlighting the fundamental principles of care coordination. Create a detailed narrative script for your presentation, approximately 4-5 pages in length, and record a video of your presentation.
IntroductionNurses have a powerful role in the coordination and continuum of care. All nurses must be cognizant of the care coordination process and how safety, ethics, policy, physiological, and cultural needs affect care and patient outcomes. As a nurse, care coordination is something that should always be considered. Nurses must be aware of factors that impact care coordination and of a continuum of care that utilizes community resources effectively and is part of an ethical framework that represents the professionalism of nurses. Understanding policy elements helps nurses coordinate care effectively.
This assessment provides an opportunity for you to educate your peers on the care coordination process. The assessment also requires you to address change management issues. You are encouraged to complete the Managing Change activity.
Completing course activities before submitting your first attempt has been shown to make the difference between basic and proficient assessment.
PreparationYour nurse manager has been observing your effectiveness as a care coordinator and recognizes the importance of educating other staff nurses in care coordination. Consequently, she has asked you to develop a presentation for your colleagues on care coordination basics. By providing them with basic information about the care coordination process, you will assist them in taking on an expanded role in helping to manage the care coordination process and improve patient outcomes in your community care center.
To prepare for this assessment, identify key factors nurses must consider to effectively participate in the care coordination process.
You may also wish to:
Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete.
Allow plenty of time to rehearse your presentation.
Recording Equipment Setup and TestingCheck that your recording equipment and software are working properly and that you know how to record and upload your presentation. You may use Kaltura (recommended) or similar software for your audio recording. A reference page is required. However, no PowerPoint presentation is required for this assessment.
If using Kaltura, refer to the Using Kaltura tutorial for directions on recording and uploading your video in the courseroom.
InstructionsComplete the following:
Develop a video presentation for nursing colleagues highlighting the fundamental principles of care coordination. Include community resources, ethical issues, and policy issues that affect the coordination of care. To prepare, develop a detailed narrative script. The script will be submitted along with the video.
Note: You are not required to deliver your presentation.
Presentation Format and LengthCreate a detailed narrative script for your video presentation, approximately 4–5 pages in length. Include a reference list at the end of the script.
Supporting EvidenceCite 3–5 credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications to support your video. Include your source citations on a references page appended to your narrative script. Explore the resources about effective presentations as you prepare your assessment.
Grading RequirementsThe requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the Care Coordination Presentation to Colleagues Scoring Guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
Outline effective strategies for collaborating with patients and their families to achieve desired health outcomes.Provide, for example, drug-specific educational interventions, cultural competence strategies.
Include evidence that you have to support your selected strategies.
Identify the aspects of change management that directly affect elements of the patient experience essential to the provision of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Explain the rationale for coordinated care plans based on ethical decision making.Consider the reasonable implications and consequences of an ethical approach to care and any underlying assumptions that may influence decision making.
Identify the potential impact of specific health care policy provisions on outcomes and patient experiences.What are the logical implications and consequences of relevant policy provisions?
What evidence do you have to support your conclusions?
Raise awareness of the nurse’s vital role in the coordination and continuum of care in a video-recorded presentation.Fine tune the presentation to your audience.
Stay focused on key issues of import with respect to the effects of resources, ethics, and policy on the provision of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Adhere to presentation best practices.
Additional RequirementsSubmit both your presentation video and script. The script should include a reference page. See Using Kaltura for more information about uploading multimedia files. You may submit the assessment only once, so be sure that both assessment deliverables are included.
Portfolio Prompt: Save your presentation to your ePortfolio. Submissions to the ePortfolio will be part of your final Capstone course.
Competencies MeasuredBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Collaborate with patients and family to achieve desired outcomes.Outline effective strategies for collaborating with patients and their families to achieve desired health outcomes.
Competency 3: Create a satisfying patient experience.Identify the aspects of change management that directly affect elements of the patient experience essential to the provision of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Competency 4: Defend decisions based on the code of ethics for nursing.Explain the rationale for coordinated care plans based on ethical decision making.
Competency 5: Explain how health care policies affect patient-centered care.Identify the potential impact of specific health care policy provisions on outcomes and patient experiences.
Competency 6: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead patient-centered care.Raise awareness of the nurse’s vital role in the coordination and continuum of care in a video-recorded presentation.

Write a 1-page reflection (TNR 12pt font, double-spaced) about telehealth. Address the following:
1. Contrast the advantages, applications, and legal implications of telehealth.
2. Discuss how informatics can improve delivery of care in community and home-based settings. 3. What do you see in your future practice as far as telehealth is concerned?
4. Include a list of at least 3 websites you used to help you investigate telehealth. Please view the videos posted below about the various applications of telehealth. You may use these resources in addition to any other credible sources to write your reflection paper. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347927551_Tele-Nursing_Opportunities_for_Nurses_to_Shape_their_Profession%27s_Future
https://www.uhccommunityandstate.com/content/state-profiles/massachusetts-profile/telehealth-program-maintains-quality-care-for-nursing-home-residents-during-covid-19
https://www.healthcareitnews.com/video/how-telehealth-helps-prevent-burnout-among-nurses
https://nursing.osu.edu/news/2020/03/30/teaching-telehealth-care-ohio-state-provide-care-across-country

1) WRITE A 2 PAGE PAPER ON STROKE (CVA). PLEASE ADDRESS ALL QUESTIONS BELOW IN YOUR PAPER.
A) HOW DOES HYPERTENSION LEAD TO STROKE,
B) WHAT ARE NURSING CONSIDERATIONS WHEN TAKING CARE OF PATIENTS WITH HEMIPLEGIA, QUADRIPLEGIA, DYSPHAGIA, APHASIA . PLEASE BE DETAILED ON THE CARE YOU WILL GIVE TO PATIENTS WITH ABOVE CONDITIONS WHEN IT COMES TO ADLS.
C) WHAT KINDS OF DIETS WILL YOU EXPECT TO SEE WITH PATIENTS WITH CVA
D) WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TIA AND CVA
E) WHY IS REHABILITATION THERAPY IMPORTANT IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE ?

For this activity, as we continue to learn the skills and processes for critiquing research study evidence, we will focus on critiquing a theoretical framework. Not all research articles use a theoretical framework, but if a framework is present, it is essential to critically appraise its use.
Why Is It Important?
Critically appraising a theoretical framework enhances our ability to determine whether the research evidence is true (free of bias) and relevant to our patients.
The authors of your text suggest that several questions should be considered when critiquing the use of theory in nursing research.
Critical Appraisal Criteria
Is the framework for research clearly identified?
Is the framework consistent with the nursing perspective?
Is the framework appropriate to guide research on the subject of interest?
Are the concepts and variables clearly and appropriately defined?
Was sufficient literature presented to support study of the selected concepts?
Is there a logical, consistent link between the framework, the concepts being studied, and the method of measurement?
Are the study findings examined in relation to the framework?

Review the National Academy of Medicine’s 2021 report, “The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity,”attachedbelow
Write a 1,000-word paper discussing the influence of the report on nursing practice. Include the following:
1.Review the recommendations of The National Academy of Medicine 2021 report and explain why health equity is significant in this report.
2.Define social determinants of health. Discuss one of the determinants and howthis impacts health equity.
3.Describe the role nurses have in improving health equity and impacting socialneeds.
4.Discuss the significance of self-care to decrease nursing burnout. What self-careand evidence-based strategies are available for nurses to maintain personaland spiritual health?
UseAPA 7thedition and cite at least 3 refrenc es less than 5 years old