Category: Nursing

For this assignment, you will complete Your Family’s Disaster Plan Checklist adapted from Appendix A of your ReadyRN text. This week you will gather and complete the recommended information and supplies listed on the Family Disaster Plan Checklist Checklist. Please note: You are not required to purchase any items on this list. However, take note of the items you are missing and consider how it could impact your safety and survival in a disaster.
a. Download the Family Disaster Plan ChecklistDownload Download the Family Disaster Plan Checklist
b. Complete all sections. For the inventory lists, use a check mark to show which items you have on hand.
For items that are not applicable to you and your living situation, please write N/A (not applicable) in the space, otherwise it will be counted as incomplete.
Remember to protect personal information by using pseudonyms, or by providing only partial informationEx: Sister: Britley *****, phone: 724-***-****, email: b********@yahoo.com
Review the rubric for more information on how the assignment will be graded.
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NURS_431_OL – Family Disaster Plan Checklist
NURS_431_OL – Family Disaster Plan Checklist
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMy family’s disaster plan – potential hazards- Research potential disasters that could occur in your community.
– Select 2 (two) potential disasters and using about 25 words, examine how these potential disasters can impact you as a nurse.
– Mechanics and APA: Provide at least one reference for each potential disaster. Use APA style for reference(s) and include in-text citation(s).
14 to >12.0 ptsMeets or Exceeds Expectations
The student provided research on 2 potential disasters within their own community. Detailed explanation on how potential disasters can impact them as nurses. Student provided 25 8.0 ptsMostly Meets Expectations
The student provided research on 2 potential disasters within their own community. Brief explanation on how potential disasters can impact them as nurses. The student provided a minimum of 25 words for each potential disaster. *Mechanics and APA: Provided 1 reference for each potential disaster, total of 2 references. Most references are in APA format and In-text citation included.
8 to >6.0 ptsBelow Expectations
The student provided research on 1-2 potential disasters within their own community. Vague explanation on how potential disasters can impact them as nurses or less than 25 words. *Mechanics and APA: Reference list provided without in-text citations or not in APA format
6 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
The student provided research on 0-1 potential disasters within their own community. No explanation or vague on how potential disasters can impact them as nurses or less than 25 words. *Mechanics and APA: Reference list and/or in-text citation was missing, incomplete or incorrect.
14 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEmergency contact information and communication planPrepare a family communication plan so that each member of the family can contact one another quickly.
Completes all emergency phone numbers and contact lists in Section II.
Identify two meeting places for your family, in the event you are separated.
One near and one away from home.
Lists two friends/relatives to contact to communicate your safety status.
14 to >12.0 ptsMeets or Exceeds Expectations
Completes All emergency phone numbers and contact lists in Section II. Identify two meeting places for your family, in the event you are separated. One near and one away from home. Lists two friends/relatives to contact to communicate your safety status.
12 to >8.0 ptsMostly Meets Expectations
Completes most emergency phone numbers and contact lists in Section II. Identify two meeting places for your family, in the event you are separated. One near and one away from home. Lists two friends/relatives to contact to communicate your safety status.
8 to >6.0 ptsBelow Expectations
Completes some emergency phone numbers and contact lists in Section II. Identifies less than two meeting places for your family, in the event you are separated. One near and one away from home. Lists less than two friends/relatives to contact to communicate your safety status.
6 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
Missing emergency phone numbers and contact lists in Section II. Missing two meeting places for your family, in the event you are separated. One near and one away from home. Missing two friends/relatives to contact to communicate your safety status.
14 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEmergency Floor PlanDraw a floor plan of your residence and label all exterior doors and windows.  
Mark two escape route pathways, using arrows, out of each room.
(See example below: Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management). 
• Use this space to draw your floor plan or imbed a photo.
• You may attach your drawing to the end of this document OR attach it as a 2nd document to your assignment submission.
Do not submit the document as a 2nd submission attempt. It will negate your 1st submission attempt. Submit as an additional document in 1 attempt.
If you still have questions on how to submit this assignment, please ask before submitting.
Utilities Shut-Off
Everyone in the house knows how, when, and where to shut off utilities, prior to a disaster.
Evacuation Plan and Transportation
List a neighbor/family member or 2 and a local government agency.
(Example: Area Rapid Transit)
14 to >12.0 ptsMeets or Exceeds Expectations
A floor plan of the residence with all exterior doors and windows provided. Two escape route pathways, using arrows, out of each room are indicated. All areas of the floor plan are clearly and legibly labeled. Indicates that everyone in the residence: knows how, when, and where to shut off utilizes. Complete list of contact information for utility companies. Lists one or more neighbors and a local government agency to help with transportation in the event of an evacuation.
12 to >8.0 ptsMostly Meets Expectations
A floor plan of the residence with marked exits (2 per room) is provided. Two escape route pathways, using arrows, out of each room are indicated. Most areas of the floor plan are clearly and legibly labeled. Indicates that everyone in the residence: knows how, when, and where to shut off utilizes. Mostly complete list contact information for utility companies. Lists a neighbor and a local government agency to help with transportation in the event of an evacuation.
8 to >6.0 ptsBelow Expectations
A floor plan indicating only 1 possible escape route is provided. No arrows are used to indicate a path to each exit. The floor plan is unlabeled or illegible. Indicates that everyone in the residence might: know how, when, and where to shut off utilizes. Lists partial contact information for utility companies. Lists a neighbor or local government agency to help with transportation in the event of an evacuation.
6 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
A floor plan indicating 2 possible escape routes is not provided. The floor plan is unlabeled or illegible. Does not indicate that everyone in the residence: knows how, when, and where to shut off utilizes. Information for utility companies is missing. Missing information: neighbor or local government agency to help with transportation in the event of an evacuation.
14 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProperty, health, and financial well-beingReview property insurance policies and disaster policies, life-insurance policies, health insurance policies, financial documents, and emergency savings
Important Documents and Items Secured
Make sure you have copies of important documents and items that can be stored in a fireproof watertight container.
10 to >8.18 ptsMeets or Exceeds Expectations
All information is marked “Reviewed”: property insurance policies and disaster policies, life-insurance policies, health insurance policies, financial documents, and emergency savings All information is marked secure. Make sure you have copies of important documents and items that can be stored in a fireproof watertight container. All pet arrangements are indicated. (If applicable) All special needs assistance is indicated. (If applicable) All certifications are listed and up to date.
8.18 to >6.36 ptsMostly Meets Expectations
Most information is marked “Reviewed”: property insurance policies and disaster policies, life-insurance policies, health insurance policies, financial documents, and emergency savings Most information is marked secure. Make sure you have copies of important documents and items that can be stored in a fireproof watertight container. Most pet arrangements are indicated. (If applicable) Most special needs assistance is indicated. (If applicable) Most certifications are listed and up to date.
6.36 to >4.55 ptsBelow Expectations
Some information is marked “Reviewed”: property insurance policies and disaster policies, life-insurance policies, health insurance policies, financial documents, and emergency savings Some information is marked secure. Make sure you have copies of important documents and items that can be stored in a fireproof watertight container. Some pet arrangements are indicated. (If applicable) Some special needs assistance is indicated. (If applicable) Some certifications are listed and up to date.
4.55 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
Information is not marked “Reviewed”: property insurance policies and disaster policies, life-insurance policies, health insurance policies, financial documents, and emergency savings Information is not marked secure. Make sure you have copies of important documents and items that can be stored in a fireproof watertight container. No pet arrangements are indicated. (If applicable) No special needs assistance is indicated. (If applicable) No certifications are listed.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDisaster Supply Kit “Go Bag” and Emergency SuppliesAll portions of Section VIII are thoroughly completed.
Each item is checked off with either “On Hand” / “Need to Acquire” or N/A (not applicable) as necessary to meet the student’s specific disaster needs.
18 to >16.0 ptsMeets or Exceeds Expectations
All 100% of Section VIII is completed. All items are checked off with either “On Hand” / “Need to Acquire” or N/A (not applicable) as necessary to meet the student’s specific disaster needs. Several additional items and information are added, and it is clear the student has used the checklist to thoughtfully assess and meet his or her specific disaster needs.
16 to >14.0 ptsMostly Meets Expectations
Some (75%) of Section VIII completed. Many items are checked off with either “On Hand” / “Need to Acquire” or N/A (not applicable) as necessary to meet the student’s specific disaster needs. Some additional items and information are added. It is clear the student has used the checklist to meet general disaster needs.
14 to >12.0 ptsBelow Expectations
Less than (75%) of Section VIII is completed. Several items are checked off with either “On Hand” / “Need to Acquire” or N/A (not applicable) as necessary to meet the student’s specific disaster needs. A few additional items and information are added. It is not clear that the student has not used the checklist to meet disaster needs.
12 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
50% or less of Section VIII is completed. Few items are checked off with either “On Hand” / “Need to Acquire” or N/A (not applicable) as necessary to meet the student’s specific disaster needs. No additional items or information are added. It is clear the student has not used the checklist to meet disaster needs
18 pts
Total Points: 70

In this Assessment 1 Assignment, you will analyze an Episodic
Note case study that describes abnormal findings in patients seen in a clinical
setting. You will consider what history should be collected from the patients,
as well as which physical exams and diagnostic tests should be conducted. You
will also formulate a differential diagnosis with several possible conditions.
Just add in what you want to this case to make it unique to you. Do not use NA or normal.
ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT
Subjective:
CC: “My stomach hurts, I have diarrhea and
nothing seems to help.”
HPI: JR, 47 yo WM, complains of having
generalized abdominal pain that started 3
days ago. He has not taken any medications because he did not know what
to
take. He states the pain is a 5/10 today but has been as much as 9/10 when it
first started. He has been able to eat, with some nausea afterwards.
PMH: HTN, Diabetes, hx of GI bleed 4 years
ago
Medications: Lisinopril 10mg, Amlodipine 5
mg, Metformin 1000mg, Lantus 10 units
qhs
Allergies: NKDA
FH: No hx of colon cancer, Father hx DMT2,
HTN, Mother hx HTN, Hyperlipidemia,
GERD
Social: Denies tobacco use; occasional etoh,
married, 3 children (1 girl, 2 boys)
Objective:
VS: Temp 99.8; BP 160/86; RR 16; P 92; HT
5’10”; WT 248lbs
Heart: RRR, no murmurs
Lungs: CTA, chest wall symmetrical
Skin: Intact without lesions, no urticaria
Abd: soft, hyperactive bowel sounds, pos pain
in the LLQ
Diagnostics: ?
Assessment:
Left lower quadrant pain
Gastroenteritis
PLAN
Review the Episodic note case study your instructor provides you for this week’s Assignment. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your Episodic note case study.
With regard to the Episodic note case study provided:Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study.
Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient. Analyze the subjective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.
Analyze the objective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.
Is the assessment supported by the subjective and objective information? Why or why not?
What diagnostic tests would be appropriate for this case, and how would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
Would you reject/accept the current diagnosis? Why or why not? Identify three possible conditions that may be considered as a differential diagnosis for this patient. Explain your reasoning using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature.

Externalizing Disorders
After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
In a well written discussion post address the following:
Some commonly followed treatments for ADHD have not been scientifically substantiated, including restricted or modified diets, treatments for allergies, treatment for inner ear problems, treatments for yeast infections, megavitamins, chiropractic adjustment and bone alignment, eye training, special-colored glasses, and biofeedback.
Discuss four non-pharmacological treatments that you would recommend for ADHD. Use the clinical guidelines to support your response.
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.

A philosophy of nursing is a statement that outlines a nurse’s values, ethics, and beliefs, as well as their motivation for being part of the profession. It covers a nurse’s perspective regarding their education, practice, and patient care ethics. A philosophy of nursing helps you identify the beliefs and theories that shape the choices you make on the job every day.
Outline of Items to Include: Define what Nursing means to you, Add a personal story that details your values and skills, Describe how you plan to impact society through your career, Highlight any additional values/skills that are important to you, What nursing theorist (Florence Nightengale, Virginia Henderson, Dorthea Orem etc..) has had the most influence on your philosophy and why, and how does your philosophy effect the patients environment, person, and health.
Remember to use APA format and keep your reference
I’ve also attached the rubric of the paper in case you wanna use it for reference.

This assignment is based on my previous work history. The positive example that the instructions speak of can be based on when I worked in the chronic dialysis clinic as a nurse and the negative that can be used is when I worked a step-down ICU. Please follow the instructions that have been uploaded and use the resources that have been provided as well. Please follow the rubric instructions as well, as I am expecting to score an A+ on this assignment. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you.
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I need a writer who can access the following resources:
Resources
• Rowitz, L. (2018). Essentials of leadership in public health. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
◦ “Introduction”, (pp. 1-8)
• Shi, L., & Johnson, J. A. (2021). Novick and Morrow’s public health administration: Principles for population-based management (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
◦ Chapter 1, “Overview of Public Health Administration” (pp. 1-11)
◦ Chapter 4, “Systems Thinking for Public Health Administration and Practice” (pp. 49-68)
• American Nurses Association. (2013). Public health nursing: Scope and standards of practiceLinks to an external site. (2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Author.
• “Scope of Public Health Nursing Practice”, (pp. 1-27)
• Standard 12, “Leadership” (pp. 54-55)
• Holsinger, J. W., Carlton, E. L., & Jadhav, E. D. (2015). Editorial: Leading people – managing organizations: Contemporary public health leadershipLinks to an external site.. Frontiers in Public Health, 3, 6-8. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2015.00268.

Literature review
explicitly described the search method,
inclusion and exclusion criteria and
rationale for search strategy limits
States the process for title, abstract, and
article screening for selecting studies.
Describes the method of data abstraction in
a narrative format.
Provides number of studies screened,
assessed for eligibility, and included in the
review, with reasons for exclusion at each
stage, ideally with a flow diagram
Information Sources Describes multiple information sources
(e.g., databases, contact with study authors
to identify additional studies, or any other
additional search strategies) included in the
search strategy, and date ranges.
Rating Tools Identifies the quality assessment rating tool
used, appropriate for the level of evidence
(AGREE, CONSORT, etc)
Keywords List the keywords and phrases used for
each database search
Definitions
pages
Includes conceptual and operational
definitions for all variables for which data
were extracted (e.g., define blood pressure
as systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood
pressure, ambulatory blood pressure,
noninvasive blood pressure or arterial
blood pressure)
Study Characteristics For each study, describe characteristics for
data extraction (e.g., sample
characteristics, design, intervention,
findings and conclusions, level and quality,
rating, strengths and weaknesses) and
provides citations. Ideally, this is
presented in table format
Summary of Evidence For each study – Discuss the main findings
including the strength of evidence for each
main outcome; considering their relevance
to key groups (i.e, healthcare providers,
users, and policy makers)
Limitations and/or risk of
bias in individual studies
and across all studies
Includes identified limitations and/or risk
of bias in individual studies and across all
studies
Conclusion Provides a general interpretation of the
results in the context of other evidence,
and recommendations for further research,
practice or policy change

Grading rubric and required reading assignments are attached below. The paper should be written in strict APA 7 format with no exceptions.

Derek Smith, a 31-year-old Caucasian male injection drug user, who is homeless, presents to the ED with a chief complaint of shortness of breath. He describes a 1-month history of intermittent fevers and night sweats associated with a nonproductive cough. He has become progressively shorter of breath, initially only with exertion, but now he feels dyspneic at rest. He appears to be in moderate respiratory distress. His vital signs are abnormal, with fever to 39°C, heart rate of 112 bpm, respiratory rate of 20/min, and oxygen saturation of 88% on room air. Physical examination is otherwise unremarkable but notable for the absence of abnormal lung sounds. Chest x-ray film reveals a diffuse interstitial infiltrate characteristic of pneumocystis pneumonia, an opportunistic infection.
In this discussion:
Describe and discuss with your colleagues the underlying disease most likely responsible for this patient’s susceptibility to pneumocystis pneumonia.
Describe and discuss the immunosuppression caused by this underlying disease.
Describe and discuss the natural history of this disease and some of the common clinical manifestations seen during its progression.
Describe your plan of care for this patient following his hospitalization (he will likely be admitted to the “medical respite floor,” of a local homeless shelter, which has the services of a Nurse Practitioner three times per week—with on-call weekend consultation, and a registered nurse, Monday through Friday).
Include citations from the text or the external literature in your discussions.
Remember to respond to at least two of your peers. Please refer to the Course Syllabus for Participation Guidelines & Grading Criteria.

Goal:
Analyze and evaluate a middle range theory. You will select a middle range theory and identify application of nursing theories into clinical practice.
Content Requirements:
Components of the theory
Discuss the major concepts of the theory
Philosophical basis or worldview change, advancing health
Structural aspects of the theory
Discuss the framework of the theory.
Identify an area of your practice where this theory could be applicable
What question does the theory help to answer?
Describe the area of interest in relationship to the theory/theoretical model.
Is it appropriate for the practice setting and is it applicable?
Discuss the strength and weakness of the theory. If there is weakness, discuss what makes it difficult to be used in practice.
Use of theory in clinical practice.
Performing a literature review is essential to completing this section. If there is no literature available about the application of this theory in practice, address reason(s) why based on your findings.
Evaluation of theory
Is this theory used to understand and apply into practice?
What difficulties did you encounter or would anticipate encountering in using this theory?
What would make this theory more usable or applicable to practice?
Submission Instructions:
The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
The paper should be formatted per current APA and references should be current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions.)
The paper is to be 3 – 5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style

Identify a vulnerable population that you see in your caseload or that lives in your community.
Describe the effect of disparities of health services to that population on health-promotion outcomes.