Category: Nursing

Search and Evaluate
This week, you will find three scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles on your topic. Remember that next week you will submit a paper on Scientific and/or Mathematical/Analytical perspectives of inquiry, so use this week’s assignment to prepare materials and collect information for that purpose.
Use articles that will help you explain and describe scientific issues and/or statistical data or economic information related to your topic. You will analyze and evaluate these articles in your submission, which should include:
A brief introductory paragraph.
Three separate paragraphs, one for each of the three articles, each presenting:A brief 3–4 sentence summary of the article (use in-text citations)
An explanation as to what makes this source credible (in the WCU Library go to Research Guides > Research Basics > Evaluating Resources)
An explanation of why the article will be useful in addressing your problem or issue
A brief conclusory paragraph
An APA Style reference list on a separate page
Your paper should be 1–3 pages in length (including the References page). Adhere to APA Style throughout.
Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.
Points: 20
Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)
Rubric
General Education Standardized Rubric: Week 2 Written Assignment
General Education Standardized Rubric: Week 2 Written Assignment
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
10 to >8.9 ptsExceeds Expectations
Fully addresses all elements of the assignment and provides detail and quality examples. It is clear that the student fully understands the key issues.
8.9 to >7.2 ptsMeets Expectations
Addresses most elements of the assignment. Few details or examples support the paper. It is clear that the student has a general understanding of the issues.
7.2 to >5.9 ptsApproaches Expectations
Addresses a few elements of the assignment; many are not addressed. Details and examples are missing. It is clear that the student does not understand many aspects of the key issues.
5.9 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
Most elements of the assignment are not addressed. There are no details or examples provided. It is clear that the student does not understand the key issues.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication
6 to >5.34 ptsExceeds Expectations
Assignment shows strong, insightful evidence of the synthesis and application of the ideas and concepts.
5.34 to >4.32 ptsMeets Expectations
Assignment shows some evidence of the synthesis and application of the ideas and concepts.
4.32 to >3.54 ptsApproaches Expectations
Assignment shows little evidence of the synthesis and application of the ideas and concepts.
3.54 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
Assignment shows no evidence of the synthesis and application of the ideas and concepts.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics
2 to >1.78 ptsExceeds Expectations
The writing demonstrates sophisticated clarity and conciseness and is extremely well organized. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are all correct with minimal to no errors.
1.78 to >1.44 ptsMeets Expectations
The writing is clear, concise, and well organized. May contain a few punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.
1.44 to >1.18 ptsApproaches Expectations
The writing lacks clarity, conciseness, or organization. Several errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the paper.
1.18 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
The writing is unfocused and poorly organized. Many errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the paper.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources and APA Formatting
2 to >1.78 ptsExceeds Expectations
Uses APA Style accurately and consistently to cite sources without errors. Meets length and formatting requirements of the assignment. The required number of relevant audience-appropriate sources have been expertly cited and integrated into the content to support ideas.
1.78 to >1.44 ptsMeets Expectations
APA Style is used with few citation errors. Meets most length and formatting requirements of the assignment. Reputable audience-appropriate sources have been included but may not be well integrated. The source content minimally supports ideas.
1.44 to >1.18 ptsApproaches Expectations
Reflects incomplete knowledge of APA Style with many errors. Meets few length and formatting requirements of the assignment. At least one source is used but is not cited properly, is not reputable, or is inappropriate for the audience or topic. The source does not support ideas.
1.18 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
Does not use APA style; there are pervasive errors throughout the paper. Does not meet length or formatting requirements of the assignment. Sources are not provided.
2 pts
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Topic: Examining the effects of nurse burnout and strategies for promoting nurse well-being and retention.
This topic interests me deeply as a newly enrolled nursing student with a strong passion for the nursing profession. While I haven’t had the opportunity to participate in clinical hours yet, my decision to pursue nursing stems from a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and healthcare. As I embark on my nursing education journey, I am already aware of the challenges and demands that nurses face, including the issue of burnout. Exploring strategies to address nurse burnout resonates with me because I want to contribute to creating a supportive and sustainable work environment for nurses. By understanding the factors contributing to burnout and developing effective interventions, I hope to play a role in promoting the well-being and retention of nursing professionals, ultimately enhancing patient care outcomes.
Nurse burnout, a pervasive issue in the healthcare industry, is a state of chronic physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion resulting from excessive workplace stress. It significantly impacts the well-being of nursing professionals and can lead to detrimental consequences such as compromised patient care and high turnover rates. Factors such as heavy workloads, long shifts, inadequate resources, lack of control, and poor work-life balance contribute to nurse burnout, making it essential to address this issue in order to promote nurse well-being and retention, thereby ensuring optimal patient outcomes and sustaining a resilient healthcare workforce.
The problem of nurse burnout poses significant challenges to healthcare organizations, including compromised patient care and high turnover rates. This study aims to examine the causes and consequences of nurse burnout and identify effective strategies and interventions to promote nurse well-being, job satisfaction, and retention.
Ideas for arguments and problems to solve:
1. Assessing the impact of organizational factors on nurse burnout: Explore the role of workload, staffing levels, resource availability, and organizational culture in contributing to nurse burnout. Identify strategies to address these factors and promote a healthy work environment.
2. Examining the relationship between nurse burnout and patient outcomes: Investigate the impact of nurse burnout on patient safety, quality of care, and patient satisfaction. Identify potential interventions to mitigate these negative effects.
3. Developing comprehensive well-being programs for nurses: Explore the effectiveness of interventions such as stress management programs, resilience training, self-care strategies, and work-life balance initiatives in reducing nurse burnout and enhancing overall well-being.
4. Addressing the role of leadership in preventing and managing nurse burnout: Investigate the impact of supportive leadership, communication, and decision-making on nurse burnout. Develop leadership strategies to create a positive work environment and foster nurse well-being.
5. Identifying innovative approaches to workload management: Explore the use of technology, workflow redesign, and delegation strategies to optimize nurse workload and reduce burnout. Investigate the potential benefits and challenges associated with these approaches.

In this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint to address the two questions assigned to you using the “Acid-Base Case Study.” Your portion of the PowerPoint should be 14 slides including a slide for the reference. and contain speaker notes which expand upon the material in the slides. You need to include citations identifying resources.
Research and fill in the normal values for the table in the “Acid-Base Case Study” resource. Include the table in your PowerPoint presentation.
Address your following questions in the PowerPoint presentation:
1.Are Mr. Davis’s respiratory and renal systems attempting to compensate for his acid-base disturbance? If so, how are they compensating and what evidence do you have that they are compensating?
2. Explain the rationale for the low glucose level and high urine ketones.
*****You are required to cite three to five sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
>>>> I ATTACHED THE CASE STUDY .

For this last project assignment you will create an academic poster based on your MSN Capstone Project Proposal. Using the information from your Project Proposal form, you will use the South University PowerPower Capstone Poster Template to complete this assignment. Use the instructions below and review the Exemplar MSN Capstone Poster.
How to use the template to complete this assignment:Open the template and save on your computer. Rename the PowerPoint file with your First and Last Names.
Refer to the Exemplar Capstone Poster Example.
Using your MSN Capstone Project Proposal Form complete the sections on the PowerPoint:Abstract – In this section provide an abstract of your proposal. This is only a proposal and is not a project to be implemented. Only provide the information you have actually completed on your MSN Capstone Project Proposal Form.
Background Information – In this section provide the background information on the problem. Why is this project important?
PICOt Question – In this section provide your PICOt question from Week 5 section on the MSN Capstone Project Proposal Form.
Literature Review – In this section provide a review of the literature. What were the themes?
Evidence-Based Intervention – In this section describe the evidence-based intervention. What will be done?
Outcome Measures – In this section provide your outcome measures and definition. What do you plan to measure to demonstrate success.
References – In this section provide no more than two (2) top references you used in the literature review to support your proposal.

Please add depth to further this discussion using one peer reviewed scholarly resourse using APA format. Class and professor, NIC (nursing intervention classification)/ NOC (nursing outcomes classification)
NIC stands for nursing intervention classification which is classification that describe intervention nurses perform for patients. These interventions are used to improve patient outcomes. This is incorporated into all patient health systems. Hebda et al. (2019) says there are 7 domains of NIC that include: Physiological: Basic, Physiological: Complex, Behavioral, Safety, Family, Health System, Community. This impacts healthcare for each patient because it helps put interventions in place to provide better care for each patient. Nursing outcomes classification is the classification of patient outcomes from nursing interventions.This can be implemented into charting systems to evaluate the good or bad outcomes. Larijana et al. (2019) discusses the “The NNN System” which is when the patient has a problem and the nurse identifies the diagnosis then puts in place an intervention then the outcome is evaluated. The system links NANDA with NIC and NOC. Having NIC and NOC in place has affected healthcare in positive way. After finding a problem with a patient and putting into place an intervention soon after helps decrease negative outcomes. Evaluating patient outcomes helps staff determine if the intervention that was put into place is working if something else is needed. Placing these system in a charting systems helps flag interventions needed for each individual patient before a problem has started. I believe without these two systems there would be a lot more negative outcomes in patients.
Hebda, T., Hunter, K., & Czar, P. (2019). Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals (6th ed.). Pearson.
Larijani, T. & Saatchi, B. (2019). Training of NANDA‐I Nursing Diagnoses (NDs), Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) and Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), in Psychiatric Wards: A randomized controlled trial. Nursing Open, 6(2), 612–619. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.244

Must be APA format and please cite your resources and use in-cite text as well. The context around this discussion is Nursing Informatics and Technology.
List some of the users you are now following on LinkedIn. Tell us a bit about the user and/or their post
Did you come across any relevant information? (Please provide an example of each)
Conferences
Webinars
Research
News
Networking
What were the topics being discussed on the #HITsm or your hashtag thread? Are any of them relevant to what we are covering this semester? Topics this semester were: Electronic Health Records EHR or Personal Health Records (PHR), Data Translation and Patient Care, Ethics, Privacy and Regulatory Legislation
Did you come across any interesting discussions during your hashtag search? Which discussion did you respond to?
What are your overall impressions of LinkedIn? Will you continue to use it for your own research, professional networking, education?

Select a community organization or group that you feel would be interested in learning about ethical and policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Then, develop and record a 10-12-slide, 20-minute presentation, with audio, intended for that audience. Create a detailed narrative script or speakers notes for your presentation, 4-5 pages in length.
IntroductionAs coordinators of care, nurses must be aware of the code of ethics for nurses and health policy issues that affect the coordination of care within the context of the community. To help patients navigate the continuum of care, nurses must be proficient at interpreting and applying the code of ethics for nurses and health policy, specifically, the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Being knowledgeable about ethical and policy issues helps ensure that care coordinators are upholding ethical standards and navigating policy issues that affect patient care.
This assessment provides an opportunity for you to develop a presentation for a local community organization of your choice, which provides an overview of ethical standards and relevant policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Completing this assessment will strengthen your understanding of ethical issues and policies related to the coordination and continuum of care, and will empower you to be a stronger advocate and nursing professional.
It would be an excellent choice to complete the Vila Health: Ethical Decision Making activity prior to developing the presentation. The activity provides a helpful update on the ethical principles that will help with success in this assessment.
PreparationYour nurse manager at the community care center is well connected and frequently speaks to a variety of community organizations and groups. She has noticed the good work you are doing in your new care coordination role and respects your speaking and presentation skills. Consequently, she thought that an opportunity to speak publicly about contemporary issues in care coordination would be beneficial for your career and has suggested reaching out to a community organization or support group to gauge their interest in hearing from you, as a care center representative, on a topic of interest to both you and your prospective audience.
You have agreed that this is a good idea and have decided to research a community organization or support group that might be interested in learning about ethical and policy issues related to the coordination of care. Your manager has suggested the following community organizations and support groups, but acknowledges that the choice is yours.
Homeless shelters.
Local religious groups.
Nursing homes.
Local community organizations (Rotary Club or Kiwanis Club).
To prepare for this assessment, you may wish to:
Research your selected community organization or support group.
Review the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements and associated health policy issues, specifically, the ACA.
Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete.
Allocate sufficient time to rehearse your presentation before recording the final version for submission.
Recording Equipment Setup and TestingCheck that your audio speaker and PowerPoint software are working properly. You can record audio directly to your slides, using PowerPoint or other presentation software.
Note: Technical support about the use of PowerPoint, including voice recording and speaker notes, can be found on Campus’s Microsoft Office Software page.
If using Kaltura, refer to the Using Kaltura tutorial for directions on recording and uploading your presentation in the courseroom.
InstructionsFor this assessment:
Choose the community organization or support group that you plan to address.
Develop a PowerPoint with typed speaker notes (the script for your voice recording) and audio voice-over recording, intended for that audience. Video is not required.
Note: PowerPoint has a feature to type the speaker notes directly into the presentation. You are encouraged to use that feature or you may choose to submit a separate document. See Microsoft Office Software for technical support about the use of PowerPoint, including voice recording and speaker notes.
For this assessment, develop your presentation slides and speaker notes, then record your presentation. You are not required to deliver your presentation to an actual audience.
Presentation Format and LengthYou may use PowerPoint (recommended) or other suitable presentation software to create your slides and add your voice over. If you elect to use an application other than PowerPoint, check with your faculty to avoid potential file compatibility issues.
Be sure that your slide deck includes the following slides:
Title slide.Presentation title.
Your name.
Date.
Course number and title.
References (at the end of your presentation).
Your slide deck should consist of 10–12 slides, not including a title and references slide with typed speaker notes and audio voice over. Your presentation should not exceed 20 minutes.
Create a detailed narrative script for your presentation, approximately 4–5 pages in length.
Supporting EvidenceCite 3–5 credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications to support your presentation. Include your source citations on a references page appended to your narrative script.
Grading RequirementsThe requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination 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.
Explain how governmental policies related to the health and/or safety of the community affect the coordination of care.Provide examples of a specific policy affecting the organization or group.
Refer to the assessment resources for help in locating relevant policies.
Be sure influential policies include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Identify national, state, and local policy provisions that raise ethical questions or dilemmas for care coordination.What are the implications and consequences of specific policy provisions?
What evidence do you have to support your conclusions?
Assess the impact of the code of ethics for nurses on the coordination and continuum of care.Consider the factors that contribute to health, health disparities, and access to services.
Consider the social determinants of health identified in Healthy People 2020 as a framework for your assessment.
Provide evidence to support your conclusions.
Communicate key ethical and policy issues in a presentation affecting the coordination and continuum of care for a selected community organization or support group. Either speaker notes or audio voice-over are included for a proficient score; both speaker notes and the audio voice over are included for a distinguished score.Present a concise overview.
Support your main points and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.
Additional RequirementsBefore submitting your assessment, proofread your presentation slides and speaker notes to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on the substance of your presentation.
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 4: Defend decisions based on the code of ethics for nursing.Assess the impact of the code of ethics for nurses on the coordination and continuum of care.
Competency 5: Explain how health care policies affect patient-centered care.Explain how governmental policies related to the health and/or safety of a community affect the coordination of care.
Identify national, state, and local policy provisions that raise ethical questions or dilemmas for care coordination.
Competency 6: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead patient-centered care.Communicate key ethical and policy issues in a presentation affecting the coordination and continuum of care for a selected community organization or support group. Either speaker notes or audio voice-over are included.

In this written assignment, you will explore a patient incident using root cause analysis using the required template located in this weeks module.
Step 1 Read the scenario.
Download and read: Root Cause Analysis Scenario HandoutDownload Root Cause Analysis Scenario Handout
Step 2 Complete the chart.
You have been charged with leading the interprofessional team that will investigate Mr. Jones’s issue. Your analysis should focus on systems and processes, as well as individual performance.
Download and complete: Root Cause Analysis Chart Download Root Cause Analysis Chart
Step 3 Develop a plan of action.
Based on your investigation, develop a minimum two-page plan of action, not counting the title or reference page, detailing the recommendations your team makes. Your paper will need a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and a reference page.
Use distinct paragraph headers to answer/discuss the following in the body of your paper:
Identify the basic issue and summarize the root cause of the issue.
Who would you like to see as part of the interdisciplinary review team? Why?
Use research to develop several reliable and evidence-based interventions to prevent a similar incident from occurring.
What safety measures did you propose to prevent this from reoccurring?
Cite your research in-text and provide references. Use 7th edition APA to formulate your professional paper. A sample paper has been provided for you to use as a template for this assignment in this weeks module.
Attach the completed Root Cause Analysis Chart to the end of your paper as an appendix or attach it separately with your assignment. This is worth 5-points in the content part of this assignment.
Step 4 Save and submit your assignment.
Click on Assignment 9.1 to submit the assignment.
See rubric below for grading details
*Important: Use the Sample Paper as a template for format your assignment to prevent unnecessary point deduction.
*Unicheck is not required for this assignment, as the Root Cause Analysis does cause similarity that cannot be avoided in your writing. Please be diligent to avoid plagiarism or too much similarity on this assignment.

Case study
76-year-old female patient complains of weight gain, shortness of breath, peripheral edema, and abdominal swelling. She has a history of congestive heart failure and admits to not taking her diuretic, as it makes her “have to get up every couple hours to go to the bathroom.” She now has to sleep on two pillows in order to get enough air.
(1-2 pages):
In the Case Study Analysis explain the following
1. Analyze the symptoms presented and identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and explain the implications to patient health.
2. The cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary pathophysiologic processes that result in the patient presenting these symptoms.
3. Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
4. How these processes interact affects the patient.

Health Care Policy-DAX-DL01 Diane Gullett
Week 3 Discussion Topic
Discussion Topic
This week I want you to consider your role in policy change and advocacy. We have been talking about this over the past few weeks; however, how do you see your role as a bedside nurse (as many of your are not yet advanced practice nurses)? I know for a long time I did not see the point in becoming involved in policy making as a bedside nurse but as I started to practice more and more I realized as the old adage goes, “don’t complain if you don’t have a plan to fix it!!!” That very much applies, as you practice for a few years you recognize and start to question or see how a change is needed and how something might be done a different and/or a better way. Yet, to affect any ‘real’ change you need to get involved in how a policy or practice is currently in place.
I suppose this week I want each of you to consider how policy truly influences what you do as a nurse both from the perspective of where you are now and where you will potentially be as an advanced practice nurse. What role can you realistically play as an advocate for policy change, what does this process really look like not as an idea but as a reality. On that note, read the assigned articles provided this week and discuss the following
Consider the process of policy change from the perspective of both the bedside nurse and the advanced practice nurse. Consider your readings from this week that discuss what the healthcare workforce looks like, the role of information technology in healthcare and the role of board members and managers within the context of your current workplace environment. Choose a policy or practice within your current workplace environment (or if not actively practicing consider one that you have encountered while practicing at the bedside) that you wish to advocate for policy change. Describe your rationale for choosing this specific issue using supporting evidence as to why a change needs or should be made (make sure to support this response with evidence and your own insight as a practicing nurse)
Using the Framework for Planned Policy Change (as outlined in the Anders et al., 2021article) & the Health Policy Toolkit (outlined in the Kostas-Polstonet al, 2014 article; and I also included a section on Legislative Resources in this week’s Blackboard Module that can assist with this process) describe the specific steps and/or processes (in detail) you would use to make a policy change to your chosen topic at both the local (hospital or organizational level) and also at the state or national level (note that not all the steps in the Framework or the Toolkit will apply so focus on those steps and processes that do apply to your topic).
Describe how the process of this selected policy change would differ from the perspective of the bedside nurse versus that of an advanced practice nurse. Essentially this question is asking you to consider the difference in policy change engagement from the perspective of the bedside nurse compared to that of an advanced practice nurse level?
Discuss barriers and reasons nurses (at least 2 barriers) fail to participate in policy change and describe how these barriers can be addressed.
What are your personal thoughts about being involved in policy change whether at a local or state/national level. Have you been involved in policy change at any level? Why or why not? If so, describe your involvement. If not, describe why you may not have personally been involved in policy change up to this point. This is genuinely an opportunity
Please be sure to adhere to the following when posting your weekly discussions:
1. Students are to write their name and the appropriate discussion number/discussion title in the title bar for each discussion. For example Discussion 1: Micheal Cabrera or Discussion 3: Sheila Smith. This is important in identifying that students are submitting original posts as well as response posts as required. REMEMBER ALL COMPONENTS OF THE DISCUSSION QUESTION MUST BE ADDRESSED TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT.
3. As a reminder, all discussion posts must be minimum 250 words, references must be cited in APA format 7th Edition, and must include minimum of 2 scholarly resources published within the past 5-7 years. Students must respond at least to 2 different posts on 2 separate days. Response posts must be minimum 150 words each.
Text Book
Jonas & Kovner’s Health Care Delivery in the United States, 12th Edition
Edited by: Knickman, James R., PhD, | Elbel, Brian, PhD, MPH,
ISBN:
978-0-8261-7272-3
(Print)
978-0-8261-7273-0
(eBook)
DOI: 10.1891/9780826172730
Published: December 2018

I have done the majority of the concept map. I need you to fill in the blanks of the rationales of the interventions, general goals, expected outcomes, and evaluations. Please when writing these use your own words and then cite from a journal article. This assignment requires 3 journal articles within the last 5 years APA formatting and 2 non text book sources for a total of 5 references. Please also create a diagnosis for the postpartum depression related to it possibly happening after birth (something along those lines). in the attachments you will find the concept map and the rubric.