Category: Nursing

Explain the unique circumstances under which the ancestors of most Black/African American people arrived in the Americas. Why is it important for health service professionals to understand this history?

The first Africans in the New World arrived with Spanish and Portuguese explorers and settlers. By 1600 an estimated 275,000 Africans, both free and slave, were in Central and South America and the Caribbean area. Africans first arrived in the area that became the United States in 1619, when a handful of captives were sold by the captain of a Dutch man-of-war to settlers at Jamestown. Others were brought in increasing numbers to fill the desire for labor in a country where land was plentiful and labor scarce. By the end of the 17th century, approximately 1,300,000 Africans had landed in the New World. From 1701 to 1810 the number reached 6,000,000, with another 1,800,000 arriving after 1810. Some Africans were brought directly to the English colonies in North America. Others landed as slaves in the West Indies and were later resold and shipped to the mainland. (African  American History: Scholastic , n.d.) However many “black” colored individuals rather identify themselves with their family-related nationality rather than where they were born or raised. Some rather the term black when being identified and some rather be identified as African American. This is very complex. I know, myself, I do not like to identified as Black I prefer to identify myself and Haitian/Bahamian because I consider the Black culture as people who only speak English and are just Americans with darker colored skin, who eat American meals and have American traditions. I speak English and Creole, I eat Haitian meals and follow Haitian traditions. I was born in America but my parents and older sisters were born in Bahamas and had the Haitian culture bestowed in them so I identify as that. It is important for health service professionals to understand the history of how most Black/African Americans were brought to the Americas so they’d be able to establish a positive relationship with their patients. The best way to approach patients on the matter would be to just humbly ask the person how they identify themselves. (cultural compentency for the  health professional)

Cultural competence and diversity in Healthcare

Cultural competence and diversity are often considered to have the same meaning in healthcare facilities. What is the difference between these two terms and their applicability in terms of healthcare professionals in various healthcare settings?

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Although cultural competence and diversity are often considered to have the same meaning in healthcare facilities they are different. Diversity is in fact a component of cultural competency. This includes ethnic and racial backgrounds, age, physical and cognitive abilities, family status, religion, sexual orientation, etc… cultural competency wouldnt exist without diversity . It is important for healthcare professionals to be culturally competent for the sake of the patient’s comfort in receiving services. Lack of cultural competence can lead to noncompliance, missed appointments, and patients seeking care from non-professionals. In the cultural compliance training video an older Hispanic women spoke on how her physician said they’d schedule her a new appointment and she basically said that she wouldn’t show up because it would be the same thing that happened to her at her current appointment; a miscommunication and nothing being resolved. Health professionals who are diverse tend to have a better work ethic and connection with their patients because they’re most likely to be understand certain cultural distinctions, treatment seeking behaviors, etc… (cultural  compentency for the health professional-Cultural competence and diversity in Healthcare)

Nursing Practicum Assignment – Vaginal Discharge.

Reflect on a patient who presented:

1. with a vaginal discharge during your Practicum Experience. 2.

2. Describe key signs and symptoms that were consistent with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) versus a non-STI related infection.

3. If you diagnosed the patient with an STI, describe your experience in telling the patient that she had an STI, as well as the patient’s reaction to the diagnosis.

4. Explain how the diagnosis might impact the patient’s life short-term and long-term.

5. Include an explanation of the patient’s medical history, drug therapy and treatments, and follow-up care. If you did not have an opportunity to evaluate a patient, you may select a related case study from a reputable source.

 

(2). Nursing Practicum Assignment – endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or amenorrhea

Reflect on a patient who presented:

1. with 
endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or amenorrhea
 during your Practicum Experience. (Choose one d/o).

2. Describe the patient’s personal and medical history, drug therapy and treatments, and follow-up care.

3. Then, explain how treatment modalities differ for endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and amenorrhea, as well as the implications of these differences when diagnosing and treating patients.

4. If you did not have an opportunity to evaluate a patient, you may select a related case study from a reputable source.

(3).
Nursing Practicum Assignment- 
Breast Condition

Reflect on a patient who presents with:

1. with a 
breast condition 
during your Practicum Experience.

2. Describe the patient’s personal and medical history, drug therapy and treatments, and follow-up care.

3. Then, explain your patient education strategies for patients with or at risk of breast conditions.

4. Include a description of how you might teach patients to perform breast self-examinations.

5. If you did not have an opportunity to evaluate a patient with this background during the last six weeks, you may select a related case study from a reputable source.

 

Instruction:

There are 3 individual Journal Assignments here:

1. No plagiarism what so ever.

2. ALL work APA format.

3. A scholarly written work from a grad; preferably a NURSE.

4. Must address EACH number by paragraph.

5. Use 4 to 5 sources/reference on EACH journal; must be from reputable sources.

Here are some recommended sources use.

Schuiling, K. D., & Likis, F. E. (2017). 
Women’s gynecologic health
 (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Tharpe, N. L., Farley, C., & Jordan, R. G. (2017). 
Clinical practice guidelines for midwifery & women’s health
 (5th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012b). 
Women’s health
. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/women/

National Institutes of Health. (2012). Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH). Retrieved from http://orwh.od.nih.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2012a). Womenshealth.gov. Retrieved from http://www.womenshealth.gov/

Critical Decision Making for Providers Rubric

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Unsatisfactory 0-71%

0.00%

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Less Than Satisfactory 72-75%

75.00%

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Satisfactory 76-79%

79.00%

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Good 80-89%

89.00%

5

Excellent 90-100%

100.00%

80.0 %Content

 

20.0 %Scenario Description

Description of scenario is not provided.

Description of scenario is provided but is incomplete.

Description of scenario is provided.

Description of scenario is clear and accurate.

Description of scenario is clear, accurate and comprehensive.

60.0 %Discussion of Impact and Consequences of Failure to Report

Discussion of the failure to report is not provided.

Discussion of issues, their impact on the organization, and consequences is provided but is incomplete.

Discussion of issues includes a brief description of organizational impact and consequences.

Description of issues includes detailed information regarding organizational impact and consequences.

Comprehensive and compelling discussion regarding the failure to report includes consequences with recommendations to address the issue with employees.

15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

 

5.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

5.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions

Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.

Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.

Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.

A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.

There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

5.0 %Format

 

2.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

3.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)

No reference page is included. No citations are used.

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.

Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and style is usually correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage

 

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Choose a health related issue. Using literature as a guide create a 15-20-question survey that would help to gain information about individuals impacted by the health related issue. After the questions are created, write a review on why you chose the questions; how did the research guide your questions.

In 750-1,000 words Health related issue Survey Design And Reflection paper,

1.Describe how best practices were used in design and analysis when constructing the survey questions.

2.For each question, explain why you chose the question and how the research helped you formulate the question.

3.Explain what method you would use to conduct your survey, including why you would use that method over others.

Be sure to turn in both the essay and your survey questions, see the document “How to Attach Multiple Documents to an Assignment Submission,” located under the resources tab.

Prepare this Health related issue Survey Design And Reflection assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Connected Health and the Digital Age of Medicine Rubric

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Satisfactory 76-79%

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Good 80-89%

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Excellent 90-100%

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100.0 %Module 5 Rubric: Connected Health and the Digital Age of Medicine

 

10.0 %Identify at least two technology innovations to connect patients, providers, and insurers across the care continuum.

Presentation does not identify at least two technology innovations to connect patients, providers, and insurers across the care continuum.

Non applicable

Non applicable

Non applicable

Presentation identifies two technology innovations to connect patients, providers, and insurers across the care continuum.

10.0 %Describe how the technologies work to provide patients and providers with data necessary for health care decision making.

Presentation lacks a description for how the technologies work to provide patients and providers with data necessary for health care decision making.

Presentation’s description for how the technologies work to provide patients and providers with data necessary for health care decision making is inadequate, lacking relevant information.

Presentation’s description for how the technologies work to provide patients and providers with data necessary for health care decision making provides basic and accurate information.

Presentation’s description for how the technologies work to provide patients and providers with data necessary for health care decision making is offered in an accurate manner with details.

Presentation’s description for how the technologies work to provide patients and providers with data necessary for health care decision is offered in an accurate manner with details and supported with examples.

10.0 %Discuss how the real-time data encourages outcome-focused planning.

No discussion is provided for how the real-time data encourages outcome-focused planning.

Discussion for how the real-time data encourages outcome-focused planning is inadequate, lacking relevant information.

Discussion for how the real-time data encourages outcome-focused planning provides basic and accurate information.

Discussion for how the real-time data encourages outcome-focused planning is offered in an accurate manner with details.

Discussion for how the real-time data encourages outcome-focused planning is offered in an accurate manner with details and supported with examples.

10.0 %Make a prediction of the impact the technology will have on future health care delivery.

No prediction provided on the impact the technology will have on future health care delivery.

Prediction of the impact the technology will have on future health care delivery is inadequate, lacking relevant information.

Prediction to the impact the technology will have on future health care delivery offered in is general terms and supported with rationale.

Prediction to the impact the technology will have on future health care delivery offered in a specific terms and supported with rationale.

Prediction to the impact the technology will have on future health care delivery offered in a specific terms and supported with rationale and examples.

40.0 %Presentation of Content

The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.

The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Includes some persuasive information.

The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.

The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Includes persuasive information from reliable sources.

The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.

5.0 %Layout

The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.

The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.

The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.

The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.

5.0 %Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)

Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of “primer prose” indicates writer either does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately.

Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately.

Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part.

The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly.

The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Slide errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader.

Slides are largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present.

Writer is clearly in control of standard, written academic English.

5.0 %Evaluating and Documenting Sources (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, references page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)

Contains no title slide, no references section, and no correctly cited references within the body of the presentation.

Title slide is incomplete or inaccurate. References section includes sources, but many citation errors. Citations are included within the body of the presentation but with many errors.

Title slide has minor errors. References section includes sources, but they are not consistently cited correctly. Citations are included within the body of the presentation but with some errors.

Title slide is complete. References section includes correctly cited sources with minimal errors. Correct citations are included within the body of the presentation.

Title slide is complete. References section includes correctly cited sources. Correct citations are included within the body of the presentation.

100 %Total Weightage

Read the
Rick’s New Job case analysis
  at the end of Chapter 3 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text. In an 800 to 1,000 word Reinforcement Theory of Motivation Essay paper (excluding the title and reference pages), respond to the following case questions:

Explain why Rick was let go and how reinforcement theory applies to this situation.

Explain Rosie and Walter’s reaction to Rick’s computer in terms of resistance to change. Use the concepts in this chapter to explain how Rick might have approached the computer situation so as to gain acceptance.

Explain Rick’s inability to “fit in” using social learning theory. Identify where breakdowns occurred.

If Val hired you to develop a management training program for the senior managers at PPP, explain how you would go about designing the program. Provide appropriate theoretical rationale to support your position.

Your Reinforcement Theory of Motivation Essay paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined

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 Your Reinforcement Theory of Motivation Essay paper must also include citations and references for the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text and at least two scholarly sources .

An Abstract is not required.

Use APA formatted headings, rather than numbers, to delineate your response to each case question. For example, the following headings (or equivalent) can be used to identify each section of your Reinforcement Theory of Motivation Essay paper:

Reinforcement Theory

Resistance to Change

Social Learning Theory

Designing a Management Training Program

The Reinforcement Theory of Motivation Essay paper

Must be 800 to 1,000 words, double-spaced (excluding title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined

Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.

Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the

Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined

Your Reinforcement Theory of Motivation Essay Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined

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Identify at least two technology innovations to connect patients, providers, and insurers across the care continuum.

Describe how the technologies work to provide patients and providers with data necessary for health care decision making.

Discuss how the real-time data encourages outcome-focused planning.

Predict what impact the technology will have on future health care delivery. Provide rationale and examples.

Connected Health and the Digital Age of Medicine PowerPoint Presentation must include speakers’ notes on each slide, as well as references for the presentation.

SLIDES SHOULD BE CLEAN AND NEAT AND CLUTTER FREE AND STRIAGHT TO THE POINT.  ALL ADDITION INFO SHOULD BE PLACED IN SPEAKER NOTES.

BE SURE TO USE IN-TEXT CITATIONS!

 
A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

The slide count (8-10 slides) does not include the introduction and References slide(s).

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines.

You are required to submit this Connected Health and the Digital Age of Medicine PowerPoint Presentation assignment to Turnitin

Case Analysis: Rick’s New Job

Rick recently received an MBA. In university, he was known as smart, hardworking, and friendly. His good grades landed him an internshipwith Peterson Paper Products (PPP) to head their sales department. Near the end of the internship, Val Peterson, the president and founder ofthe company, asked Rick to meet him after work to discuss the future.

Peterson Paper Products

Val Peterson founded PPP 17 years ago. It purchases raw paper of varying grades and produces paper stock for business, personal stationery,and greeting cards. Its annual sales topped $15 million, and it employs 80 to 90 people, depending on demand. Sales gradually declined overthe last two years after steady and sometimes spectacular growth during the previous seven years. Competition increased markedly over thelast three years, and profit margins dwindled. Although PPP is known for the high quality of its products, consumers are shifting frompremium-priced, high-quality products to products with higher overall value. Through all of these changes, PPP maintained a close-knitfamily culture. At least half of the employees have been with the company since the beginning or are friends or relatives of the Petersons orMr. Ball, Val’s partner.

Val Peterson, 53, holds the majority of stock in this privately held company that he founded. He began working summers in a papercompany during high school. He supervised a shift at a paper plant while he went to college at night. After graduation, he worked atincreasingly higher management levels, occasionally switching employers for a promotion. Eighteen years ago, he quit his vice presidencywith a major paper product manufacturer to start his own company. Employees see him as charismatic, even-tempered, and reasonable. Hespends most of his time and energy on company business, putting in 12-hour days.

Rosie Peterson, 50, is Val’s wife and the controller for the company. She holds 5 percent of the company stock. Rosie never went to college,and her accounting methods are rather primitive (all paper and pencil). Nonetheless, she is always on top of the financial picture and puts innearly as many hours as Val. She exerts a great deal of influence on the operations and direction of PPP.

Walter Ball, 61, is both Mr. Peterson’s friend and business partner. He owns 25 percent of the stock and has known Val since before thestart of PPP. He is VP of operations, which means that he oversees the computer information systems that run the paper production processand handles the technical side of the business. He is not current on the latest computer or manufacturing technology, but he loves the paperbusiness. He says he will probably retire at 65, but most say they will believe it when they see it.

Diane Able, 41, is the customer service manager and is married to Steve Able, the chief engineer. Diane worked her way up in the companyover the last 10 years. She is often asked to assist Mr. Peterson with projects because of her common sense, and he trusts her to keepinformation to herself.

Rick’s Offer

When Rick met Mr. Peterson to “discuss the future,” he was nervous. He knew that Mr. Peterson liked his work so far, but did not know if itwas enough to extend his internship another six months. So far, he had worked with Mr. Peterson only on special projects and did not knowthe rest of the management group well. He was flabbergasted when Mr. Peterson said, “I was thinking that you might like to work here at PPPfull-time and help us out with our sales department.”

The two of them discussed the problems in the sales area and talked about what could be done to boost sales. Rick agreed to start the nextMonday. During this conversation, Rosie walked in and suggested that they all go out to dinner. At dinner, Rosie emphasized to Rick that PPPwas a family operation, down-to-earth and informal. “You probably shouldn’t try to change things too quickly,” she warned. “People need timeto get used to you. You have to remember, you’re an outsider here and everyone else is an insider.” Then Val moved the conversation back towhat the future could be like at PPP.

Rick’s Awakening

During the first few days at work, Rick spent time getting to know the plant and operations, meeting all the employees, and familiarizinghimself with the problems in sales. He met with Val each morning and afternoon. He also met with the key managers, not only to introducehimself but also to convey his desire to work collaboratively with them in addressing the problems in sales. He was conscious not to flaunt hisuniversity education and to convey that he recognized he was a newcomer and had a lot to learn. In the middle of his second week, Val toldhim that his reception by the other employees was going very well: “Your enthusiasm and motivation seem to be contagious. Having you joinus shows them that things need to change if we’re going to reach our goals.”

Rick noticed, however, that the managers always went out in groups, and he had not been invited along. Also, he was not included in theinformal discussion groups that formed periodically during the day. In fact, the conversation usually stopped when he approached. Everyonewas friendly, he thought; maybe it would just take a little more time.

By his third week, Rick identified some of the problems in the sales department. Among the four salespeople, morale and productivitywere moderate to low. He could not find any sales strategy, mission, or objectives. The records showed that Val was by far the leadingsalesperson. The others indicated that Mr. Peterson “always works with us very closely to make sure we do things right. If he senses theremight be a problem, he steps in right away.” After formulating a plan, Rick discussed it with Mr. Peterson. “First, I would like to instituteweekly sales meetings so we keep everyone up to date. I also want to create a centralized sales database,” he told him. Mr. Peterson smiledand agreed. Rick felt he was finally a manager. He did feel that he should have mentioned his idea for creating a sales department mission andstrategy, but recalled Rosie’s caution about not moving too fast.

Rick discussed with Mr. Ball the possibility of using the centralized computer system to run word processing and spreadsheet software onterminals. Mr. Ball was concerned that outsiders could access the data in the spreadsheets. Anyway, he did not think the system could handlethat task because its primary function was production. Puzzled, Rick asked if a PC could be allocated to him. Mr. Ball said that no one in thecompany had one.

“Well,” Rick thought, “I’ll just have to bring mine from home.” The next Monday Rick walked through the office carrying his computer.Several of the other managers looked at him quizzically. Making light of it he said, “I’m not smart enough to keep everything in my head and Ido not have enough time to write it all down on paper.” As he was setting up the computer, he got a call from Val: “Rick, that computer youbrought in has caused a heck of a ruckus. Can you lie low with it until I get back late this afternoon?” Rick thought Val sounded strained butchalked it up to overwork. Rick agreed and left the computer on his desk, partly assembled. Five minutes later, Rosie walked into his office.

“Do you think it’s funny bringing that thing in here? What are you trying to prove—how backward we all are? How much better you arewith your big initials behind your name? You’re still an outsider here, buster, and do not forget it.”

Rick tried to explain how much more productive the sales department would be with a computer and that he had tried to use thecompany’s computer system. However, Rosie was not listening: “Did you think about checking with me before bringing that in? With Val oreven Walter? Don’t you think we have a right to know what you’re bringing in here?” Rick knew argument would do no good, so he apologizedfor not checking with everyone first. He said he had a meeting with Val later to talk about it. Rosie said, “Good, talk to Val, but don’t think hecalls all the shots here.”

At the meeting with Val, Val agreed that the computer would certainly help solve the problems in sales: “But, you have to be sensitive to thefeelings of Rosie and the other managers. It would be best if you did not use the computer for a while until things calm down.”

The next day Walter walked into Rick’s office. He told Rick that he had moved far too fast with the computer: “That’s not how it’s donehere, son. Maybe you’re spending too much time listening to what Val says. He isn’t really the one to talk to about these kinds of issues. Nexttime you just ask old Uncle Walter.”

Rick spent the next few weeks building the database by hand and conducting sales meetings with his staff. He tried to set up meetings withMr. Peterson, but Val was usually too busy. One day, Rick asked Diane Able about not being able to see Mr. Peterson and she said, “You know,you monopolized a lot of his time early on. Those of us who worked closely with him before you came were pushed aside so he could spendtime with you. Now it’s your turn to wait.”

“Are you the one who’s been spending all the time with him?” Rick asked.

“Well, it’s been me and some of the other managers. We’ve really been taking a beating in sales, so we need to figure out how to reduce ourcosts,” Ms. Able answered.

A few weeks later, Rick was called in to Val’s office. Val began, “Rick, you know we’ve been going through some bad times. We’re reducinghead count and I’m afraid you’re one of the people we’re going to let go. It has nothing to do with your work. You haven’t really been here longenough to have either succeeded or failed. It’s just that we had unrealistic expectations about how quickly things in sales would turn around. Ifeel terrible having to do this and I’ll do everything I can to help you find another job.”

After packing his things and loading up the car, Rick sat in his car and stared out of the window. “Welcome to the real world,” he thought tohimself.

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In a 1000-1,250-word nursing research critique essay, summarize the study, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study. Refer to the “Nursing Research Critique Essay Guidelines”  below for suggested headings and content for your Nursing Research Critique Essay paper. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This nursing research critique essay assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this nursing research critique essay assignment to Turninit

Nursing Research Critique Essay Guidelines

Nursing Research Critique Essay – Qualitative Study

Background of Study:

Identify the clinical problem and research problem that led to the study. What was not known about the clinical problem that, if understood, could be used to improve health care delivery or patient outcomes?This gap in knowledge is the research problem.

How did the author establish the significance of the study? In other words, why should the reader care about this study? Look for statements about human suffering, costs of treatment, or the number of people affected by the clinical problem.

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Identify the purpose of the study. An author may clearly state the purpose of the study or may describe the purpose as the study goals, objectives, or aims.

List research questions that the study was designed to answer. If the author does not explicitly provide the questions, attempt to infer the questions from the answers.

Were the purpose and research questions related to the problem?

Method of Study:

Were qualitative methods appropriate to answer the research questions?

Did the author identify a specific perspective from which the study was developed? If so, what was it?

Did the author cite quantitative and qualitative studies relevant to the focus of the study? What other types of literature did the author include?

Are the references current? For qualitative studies, the author may have included studies older than the 5-year limit typically used for quantitative studies. Findings of older qualitative studies may be relevant to a qualitative study.

Did the author evaluate or indicate the weaknesses of the available studies?

Did the literature review include adequate information to build a logical argument?

When a researcher uses the grounded theory method of qualitative inquiry, the researcher may develop a framework or diagram as part of the findings of the study. Was a framework developed from the study findings?

 

Results of Study

What were the study findings?

What are the implications to nursing?

Explain how the findings contribute to nursing knowledge/science. Would this impact practice, education, administration, or all areas of nursing?

Ethical Considerations

Was the study approved by an Institutional Review Board?

Was patient privacy protected?

Were there ethical considerations regarding the treatment or lack of?

Conclusion

Emphasize the importance and congruity of the thesis statement.

Provide a logical wrap-up to bring the appraisal to completion and to leave a lasting impression and take-away points useful in nursing practice.

Incorporate a critical appraisal and a brief analysis of the utility and applicability of the findings to nursing practice.

Integrate a summary of the knowledge learned in the nursing research critique essay.

Nursing Research Critique Essay – Quantitative Study

Background of Study:

Identify the clinical problem and research problem that led to the study. What was not known about the clinical problem that, if understood, could be used to improve health care delivery or patient outcomes?This gap in knowledge is the research problem.

How did the author establish the significance of the study? In other words, why should the reader care about this study? Look for statements about human suffering, costs of treatment, or the number of people affected by the clinical problem.

Identify the purpose of the study. An author may clearly state the purpose of the study or may describe the purpose as the study goals, objectives, or aims.

List research questions that the study was designed to answer. If the author does not explicitly provide the questions, attempt to infer the questions from the answers.

Were the purpose and research questions related to the problem?

 Methods of Study

Identify the benefits and risks of participation addressed by the authors. Were there benefits or risks the authors do not identify?

Was informed consent obtained from the subjects or participants?

Did it seem that the subjects participated voluntarily in the study?

Was institutional review board approval obtained from the agency in which the study was conducted?

Are the major variables (independent and dependent variables) identified and defined? What were these variables?

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How were data collected in this study?

What rationale did the author provide for using this data collection method?

Identify the time period for data collection of the study.

Describe the sequence of data collection events for a participant.

Describe the data management and analysis methods used in the study.

Did the author discuss how the rigor of the process was assured? For example, does the author describe maintaining a paper trail of critical decisions that were made during the analysis of the data? Was statistical software used to ensure accuracy of the analysis?

What measures were used to minimize the effects of researcher bias (their experiences and perspectives)? For example, did two researchers independently analyze the data and compare their analyses?

Results of Study

What is the researcher’s interpretation of findings?

Are the findings valid or an accurate reflection of reality? Do you have confidence in the findings?

What limitations of the study were identified by researchers?

Was there a coherent logic to the presentation of findings?

What implications do the findings have for nursing practice? For example, can the findingsof the study be applied to general nursing practice, to a specific population, or to a specific area of nursing?

What suggestions are made for further studies?

Ethical Considerations

Was the study approved by an Institutional Review Board?

Was patient privacy protected?

Were there ethical considerations regarding the treatment or lack of?

Conclusion

Emphasize the importance and congruity of the thesis statement.

Provide a logical wrap-up to bring the appraisal to completion and to leave a lasting impression and take-away points useful in nursing practice.

Incorporate a critical appraisal and a brief analysis of the utility and applicability of the findings to nursing practice.

Integrate a summary of the knowledge learned in the nursing research critique essay.