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  • Week 1 Discussion: Cellular regulation/inflammation/infection alterations (USLO

    Week 1 Discussion: Cellular regulation/inflammation/infection alterations (USLOs 1, 2, 3)
    Discussion Overview: Throughout this course, discussions and assignments will focus on various members of the fictional Collins-Kim family. To learn more about the family, go to the interactive family tree diagram and then click on the medical cards for each family member to learn important background information on each member. For this week’s discussion, you will focus on the factors that influence pathology and cellular regulation/inflammation/infection alterations.
    Discussion Instructions:
    Review the Collins-Kim family background and then thoroughly explain how culture, financial, environmental, and genetic factors can influence this family’s exposure, risk factors, and development of certain disease processes. Support all four with scholarly sources.
    Select TWO specific family members and answer the following prompts for each family member selected:
    Explain the lifespan considerations for each of the 2 selected family members. Support with a scholarly source.
    Explain what cellular regulation/inflammation/infection alterations can you anticipate for each of the 2 selected family members based on what you know about the family. Support with a scholarly source.

  • In this discussion, you will research a quality and safety issue that relates to

    In this discussion, you will research a quality and safety issue that relates to Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Use the following questions as a guideline to write your initial discussion post. What does the research indicate?
    How do you see it impacting FNP?
    Do you see it relating to the core competencies for FNP?
    Does it promote interprofessional practice (IPP)?
    From family nurse practitioner (FNP) how can we improve interprofessional practice (IPP) to deliver the highest level of care?
    APA Format, One Page Reference list, No plagiarism, References to be used should be within 5 years.

  • INSTRUCTIONS: Scenarios are provided below Identify the meaning/name of each of

    INSTRUCTIONS: Scenarios are provided below Identify the meaning/name of each of the abbreviations ( asterisk*). The total number of abbreviations in each scenario will be listed as a number in parentheses following the individual scenario.
    If an abbreviation is unknown to you, review the resources or search the internet using the abbr. and phrase “medical abbreviation” in the search engine.
    You are encouraged, but not required to write the meaning of each of the abbreviations (abbr.) and to create a document of standard abbr. for your professional practice. See the syllabus (homepage) for full list.

  • Imagine you are a new science writer for CBC and your first assignment is to wri

    Imagine you are a new science writer for CBC and your first assignment is to write about these colour blind glasses! Your article should be written for a lay audience (i.e., the readers of CBC′s website) and concise with clear desсrіptions. Importantly, you only have 1 page! In your article, explain:
    What is colour blindness?
    What are colour blind glasses?
    What are the limitations of the glasses?

  • Compare and examine the consequences of an unethical behaviors in a nursing Mas

    Compare and examine the consequences of an unethical behaviors in a nursing Master’s program and in the nursing practice by providing one example for each.

  • Crisis situations require effective leadership to direct a unified quality healt

    Crisis situations require effective leadership to direct a unified quality healthcare response.
    Using the Saudi Digital Library, locate and read three scholarly research articles on the role of leadership in managing quality and safety initiatives during crisis situations in Saudi Arabia.
    Based on your readings, prepare a PowerPoint presentation describing your leadership style and how you would use your leadership to effectively manage quality and safety during a healthcare crisis. Explain the crisis situation, the environment, the resources available, the challenges, and proposed solutions to the crisis situation that you are writing about.
    Your PowerPoint should meet the following requirements:
    Seven to eight slides, not including your title and reference slides.
    Each slide must provide detailed speakers notes, with a minimum of 100 words per slide. Notes must draw from and cite relevant reference materials.
    Formatted per APA 7th edition and Saudi Arabia Electronic University formatting guidelines.
    Utilize headings to organize the content of your work.
    Professional design and transitions.
    You are strongly encouraged to submit all assignments to the Turnitin Originality Check prior to submitting them to your instructor for grading. If you are unsure how to submit an assignment to the Originality Check tool, review the Turnitin Originality Check Student Guide.

  • Create a poster presentation to communicate an implementation plan to bridge the

    Create a poster presentation to communicate an implementation plan to bridge the gap between the evidence you will research and clinical practice. You will then record audio of no more than five minutes presenting your poster.
    Introduction
    Master’s-level nurses need to be able to think critically about the evidence, outcomes data, and other relevant information they encounter throughout their daily practice. Often the evidence or information that a nurse encounters, researches, or studies is not presented in the exact context of that nurse’s practice. A key skill of the master’s-level nurse is to transfer evidence from the context in which it was presented and apply it to a different context in order to maximize the benefit to patients in that new context.
    Professional Context
    Master’s-level nurses understand the importance of utilizing evidence-based practice in their healthcare setting. The challenge is bridging the gap between the evidence and clinical practice. “This is the way we’ve always done it,” is a common response and may not indicate evidence-based practice is being utilized. Furthermore, when a practice problem is identified, what are the steps to communicate the need for change with the interprofessional team?
    One way to communicate the need for quality improvements, as well as your plans for achieving specific changes, is through a presentation poster. This type of communication tool is used both in the workplace and at professional and academic conferences. Being able to convey the essence and value of a project in a compelling and succinct way is a valuable skill, and it is vital within the constraints of a single poster.
    Scenario
    You have been asked to give a poster presentation based around your work and research on a clinical problem in your practice setting. The purpose is to lay out the evidence and a potential implementation plan to your colleagues in order to bridge the gap between the evidence and the practice to improve the quality and outcomes of care.
    Instructions
    Identify a clinical problem in your work setting and develop an implementation plan to carry out your evidence-based practice proposal using a poster presentation. You may use the Poster Presentation Template [PPTX] to help structure and organize your assessment submission.
    Your Implementation Plan should include the following:
    Background on the clinical problem.
    PICOT question.
    Stakeholders that will be impacted.
    Action plan for implementation.
    Potential barriers to project implementation.
    Baseline data that will be needed to evaluate outcomes.
    Search strategy and databases used.
    Summary of the evidence with a critical appraisal of its quality.
    The bullet points below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Be sure that your poster presentation addresses all of them.
    Develop a PICOT question for a chosen clinical problem.
    Include a graphic that is relevant to the clinical problem.
    Provide a background on the clinical problem identified.
    Outline an action plan to implement the EBP project that includes:
    The recommended practice change.
    Proposed timeline for implementation.
    The tools or resources that will be needed to support the project.
    Identify the stakeholders and potential barriers to project implementation.
    Who are the stakeholders that will be impacted?
    What are the potential barriers, such as a lack of knowledge, time, skill level, motivation, or resources that could impact project implementation?
    Propose outcome criteria to evaluate the evidence-based practice project.
    How will outcomes be measured?
    How do your outcomes align with the Quadruple Aim?
    Evaluate the evidence that supports the need for practice change.
    In the notes section of your poster presentation:
    Describe your search strategy and databases that were used.
    Summarize your findings with a critical appraisal of the quality and relevance of your resources.
    Convey purpose of the poster presentation in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards.
    Integrates relevant and credible sources of evidence to support assertions, using current APA style.
    If you choose not to use the provided template, there are templates in PowerPoint or on the Internet that can help you get a start designing your poster.
    Before starting to record your presentation make sure you have:
    Set up and tested your microphone and headset using the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. You only need to use the headset if your audio is not clear or high quality when captured by the microphone.
    Practice using the equipment to ensure the audio quality is sufficient.
    Consult Using Kaltura for guidance on how to record your presentation and upload it in the courseroom.
    Microsoft PowerPoint also allows you to record your narration with your slides. If you choose this option, simply submit your presentation to the appropriate area of the courseroom. Your narration will be included with your stories.
    Remember to practice delivering and recording your presentation multiple times to ensure effective delivery.
    Submission Requirements
    Font and font size: Appropriate size and weight for a presentation, generally 24–28 points for headings; no smaller than 18 points for bullet-point text. Use a suitable professional typeface, such as Times or Arial, throughout the presentation.
    Length of presentation: No more than five minutes.
    Number of references: Cite a minimum of 3–5 sources of current scholarly or professional evidence that support your evaluation, recommendations, and plans. Current source material is defined as no older than five years unless it is a seminal work.
    APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style.
    Competencies Measured
    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
    Competency 1: Apply evidence-based practice to plan patient-centered care.
    Outline an action plan to implement the evidence-based practice project that includes the recommendations for practice change, a timeline, and tools or resources needed.
    Competency 2: Apply evidence-based practice to design interventions to improve population health.
    Identify the stakeholders and potential barriers to project implementation.
    Competency 3: Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based interventions.
    Develop a PICOT question for a chosen clinical problem.
    Propose outcome criteria for evaluating the evidence-based practice project and how the outcomes will be measured.
    Competency 4: Evaluate the value and relative weight of available evidence upon which to make a clinical decision.
    Evaluate the value and relevance of the evidence that supports the need for a practice change.
    Competency 5: Synthesize evidence-based practice and academic research to communicate effective solutions.
    Convey purpose of the poster presentation in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards.

  • This assessment is designed to highlight the role you play in high quality, sa

    This assessment is designed to highlight the role you play in high quality, safe patient care on a daily basis.
    The Scenario
    In an effort to continuously improve quality and safety, your manager has asked you to share one example of patient care from your experience. Your and other team members’ submissions will be used to help facilitate an upcoming training.
    In a 700- to 875-word case study, address the following:
    Identify a patient care case from your own practice experience that involves quality and safety. Note: If you are not practicing or have not practiced, use a case that has received media attention or one from the textbook.
    Summarize the situation.
    Describe your (or the nurse’s) role in the patient care situation.
    Explain the role the patient played in their own quality- or safety-related situation.
    Evaluate the relationship between the patient’s care and the outcome.
    Identify how the care environment affected the situation, including the nurse or provider, the patient, and the outcome.
    Determine whether a quality model was employed. If yes, identify and explain it. If not, identify one that could have improved the situation.
    Explain what actions you might take to improve the outcome or prevent an adverse outcome in the future.

  • Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives: Explain three Individualized Prac

    Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives: Explain three Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address your self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-focused, Time-focused), and meet the requirements for this course. Each Practicum Learning Objective must describe planned activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s) addressed for the skills you would like to improve from your self-assessment.
    Select one nursing theory and one counseling/psychotherapy theory to best guide your clinical practice, explaining these 2 chosen theories with supporting evidenced-based literature.

  • – (1 Shima) The nature of the recommendations should flow from the client’s need

    – (1 Shima)
    The nature of the recommendations should flow from the client’s needs. This may include but is not limited to treatment goals stemming from the theory you used to conceptualize your client, areas deserving some focus, incorporation of outside resources, steps or actions to be taken by parents, teachers, peers, or the client.
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