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Week 2 please request the videos and rubric for assignments to be sent as you go Epidemiology Resources Media Course Text: Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2014). Public health nursing: Population-centered health care in the community. (REv. 8th ed.)Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier. Course Media: Family, Community, and Population-Based Care “Epidemiology in Community Health Nursing” featuring Dr. David Jacobs, Ms. Joan Marren, and Dr. Fernando Guerra Readings Course Text: Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 6, “Application of Ethics in the Community” Chapter 12, “Epidemiology” (pp. 243–266; 272–274) Chapter 17, “Promoting Healthy Communities Using Multi-level Participatory Strategies” Chapter 14, “Communicable and Infectious Disease Risks” Articles Fayram E. S., & Anderko, L. (2009). Applied epidemiology for public health and community-based nurses.Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 40(8), 361–366. Web Sites Center for Disease Control .cdc.gov/”>http://www.cdc.gov Optional Resources are listed in the Week 2 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion Using the Epidemiologic Triangle Using the Epidemiologic Triangle concept, consider the relationship among causal agents, susceptible persons, and environmental factors. Then, respond to the following: As a BSN-prepared community health nurse, what steps should Debbie take next? How might information systems be used to support Debbie’s efforts? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 2 Discussion area for details. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Use Health Data and a Population Group Health Problem This week, your instructor has assigned you to begin collecting health data about a health problem or issue that affects your population group. Examples of health data include epidemiological information related to health conditions, reproductive outcomes, causes of death, and quality of life. Important information to include is socioeconomic data (poverty levels) and the presence or lack of health insurance in your population. Read more about epidemiology in your textbook. There are a variety of sources to collect health data – at the local, state, and national level. Access and review the professional literature to support your case. If data is not available to support your heath issue for a local group, use state or national data. Read more about health data collection in your textbook. Some website links are provided in the Course Webliography to help get your started. It takes time to gather data, so don’t worry about finalizing your data collection this week. In weeks 3 and 4, you will continue to collect Health Data by means of contacting your local health department and performing a community assessment. Please address the following: What are some health problems within your population group? Is there a priority health problem that stands out to you? What population-related health problem do you want to focus on for this project? Identify one or more websites that you found to be useful. Please post the sites/s in the Course Webliography. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 2 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 3 Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care “Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response in Community Health Nursing” featuring Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. George DiFerdinando, and Dr. Fernando Guerra Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 23, “Public Health Nursing and the Disaster Management Cycle” Chapter 24, “Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation” Chapter 13, “Infectious Disease Prevention and Control” Articles O’Boyle, C., Robertson, C., & Secor-Turner, M. (2006). Public health emergencies: nurses’ recommendations for effective actions.AAOHN Journal, 54(8), 347–353. Richard, J., & Grimes, D. (2008). Bioterrorism: Class A agents and their potential presentations in immunocompromised patients.Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(2), 295-302. Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management. (2007). Guidelines for child–friendly disaster management and response [Fact sheet]. Retrieved from.cridlac.org/digitalizacion/pdf/eng/doc16978/doc16978.htm”>http://www.cridlac.org/digitalizacion/pdf/eng/doc16978/doc16978.htm Optional Resources are listed in the Week 3 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion There is no Discussion this week. Application Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Select a disaster that could happen in your community. Then, write a 3- to 4-page paper outlining the following: The disaster How the professional nurse would use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to provide appropriate nursing care Other health care professionals that may be involved in a response Suggest strategies for improving your community’s response to your identified disaster Due byDay 7. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities 3: Consider Levels of Prevention This week your instructor has assigned you to consider the levels of prevention used in the community health setting. The three levels are primary, secondary, and tertiary. What do these terms mean? Briefly stated, prevention is about taking action to prevent or minimize the occurrence of an event. Read about levels of prevention on page 192 of your textbook. To improve population health, the community nurse carries out her work sequentially and simultaneously at all levels of prevention. Also, as you continue to work on collecting health data. Consider contacting your local community health department this week to find out how they involved in addressing your problem. See what you can uncover. Also, collaborating with other health care professionals, including your team members, will assist you to gain a fuller understanding of both your issue and your chosen population. Please address the following: Think about the three levels of prevention and how they relate to your population group’s health problem. Provide three examples of health interventions, one for each level of prevention, that are appropriate actions to take regarding your population’s problem. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 3 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 4 Community Assessment and Interventions Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care “Assessing the Community” featuring Dr. Fernando Guerra, Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. Rachel Smith, and Dr. Barbara Sattler Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 7, “Cultural Diversity in the Community” Chapter 16, “Using Health Education and Groups to Promote Health” Chapter 18, “Community as Client: Assessment and Analysis” Articles Douglas, M., Uhl Pierce, J., Rosenkoetter, M., Clark Callister, L., Hattar-Pllara, M., Lauderdale, J. et al. (2009). Standards of practice for culturally competent nursing care: A request for comments.Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 20(3), 257–2 69. Running, A., Martin, K., & Tolle, L. W. (2007). An innovative model for conducting a participatory community health assessment.Journal of Community Health Nursing, 24(4) 203- 213. Web Sites Occupational Safety and Health Administration .osha.gov/”>http://www.osha.gov Optional Resources are listed in the Week 4 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion Cultural Competence To prepare for this Discussion, review the media presentations and Chapter 7 in the course textbook. Focus particularly on Dr. Smith’s presentation on cultural competence and on pages 146–152 in the textbook which discusses cultural competence. Also, review the Douglas, et al. article on “Standards of Practice for Culturally Competent Nursing Care.” Then, select a major ethnic or religious group from your community. With this group in mind, respond to the following questions: What major ethnic or religious groups are present in your community whose culture is different from your own? Discuss your assumptions about this group. How might a nurse’s positive or negative assumptions influence the care provided, and thus health outcomes? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 4 Discussion area for details. Application Community Assessment To prepare for this Application, review the media presentations for this week and Chapter 15 in the course textbook on community assessment. In addition, use Table 15-5 on page 355 in the textbook to guide your windshield assessment. Include your windshield assessment with your Application. Conduct an assessment of the community in which you live, including a windshield assessment. Then, write a 3- to 4-page paper that includes the following: Demographics Vital statistics Environmental issues Occupational health hazards Vulnerable populations Resources available in the community Other pertinent information about the community Due byDay 7ofWeek 5. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Consider Levels of Nursing Intervention This week your instructor has assigned you to consider the levels of intervention used in the community health setting. The three levels are community-level practice, systems-level practice, and individual-level practice. What do these terms mean? Read about the levels of intervention on page 192 to 193 of your textbook. To improve population health, the community nurse carries out her culturally-competent care sequentially and simultaneously at all levels of intervention. Also, consider community resources as they relate to your chosen population-based health problem. Services provided by others health care providers Lack of services Cultural/ beliefs of community Health/illness beliefs Values, attitudes, health behaviors and practices Please address the following: Think about the how levels of intervention relate to the work you are doing regarding your population group’s health problem. Provide three examples of interventions, one for each level of intervention, that are appropriate actions to take regarding your population’s problem. Provide a few examples of community resources that need to be in place to assist your population group’s problem. Resources are especially important to assist vulnerable populations with reducing their health risks and disparities. Are there any cultural-based related issues regarding your group that should inform your approach to care? Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 4 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 5 Family, Individual, and Group Assessment and Interventions Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community and Population-Based Care “The Influence of the Family and Culture on Health” featuring Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. Rachel Smith, and Ms. Christina Lee Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 27, “Family Development and Family Nursing Assessment” Chapter 28, “Family Health Risks” Chapter 29, “Child and Adolescent Health” Articles Benzein, E. G., Hagberg, M., & Saveman, B. (2008). ‘Being appropriately unusual’: A challenge for nurses in health-promoting conversations with families.Nursing Inquiry, 15(2), 106–1 15. Stewart, L., Chapple, J., Hughes, A. R., Poustie, V., & Reilly, J. J. (2008). The use of behavioral change techniques in the treatment of pediatric obesity: qualitative evaluation of parental perspectives on treatment.Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 21(5), 464–473. Optional Resources are listed in the Week 5 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion The Influence of Culture and Genetics on Health Answer the following questions: How might the family’s culture and genetic history influence your communication and approach in addressing their health risks? How would you build trust with the family before and during the visit? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 5 Discussion area for details. Application Community Assessment Due byDay 7. See the Week 4 Application area for complete instructions. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Create Evidenced-Based, Culturally Appropriate Interventions This week your instructor wants you to access and appraise culturally-sensitive, research-based interventions to prevent, improve, and bring comfort to your population group. Community health nurses are critical thinkers informed of all important research finding. Critical-thinking is key. Please read about evidenced-based research in your textbook. Please respond the following: In week 3 and 4, you identified strategies/interventions related to a population group’s heath problem, and categorized them according to the levels and prevention and intervention. Describe whether those interventions are ” evidenced based.” Why or why not? Share at least two strategies/prevention related to your population and it’s health problem that you feel confident are evidenced-based. Why do you think that? Think in terms of research outcomes. Identify one evidenced-based behavior change technique to promote or manage illness among your population group. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 5 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 6 Vulnerable Populations: Community Health Related Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community and Population-Based Care “Vulnerable Populations” featuring Dr. Daniel Herman, Dr. Peater Beilenson, Ms. Joan Marren, and Dr. Rachel Smith Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 32, “Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations: An Overview” Chapter 33, “Poverty and Homelessness” Chapter 36, “Mental Health Issues” Chapter 37, “Alchohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems” Articles Abrams, S. (2008). Disparity and responsibility.Public Health Nursing, 25(5), 387–388. Chaikin, J. (2008). Children of Darfur: A vulnerable population.International Journal of Nursing Practice, 14(1), 74–77. Paul, I. M., Lehman, E. B., Suliman, A. K., & Hillemeier, M. M. (2008). Perinatal disparities for black mothers and their newborns.Maternal & Child Health Journal, 12(4), 452–4 60. Slaughter, S., Cole, D., Jennings, E., & Reimer, M. (2007). Consent and assent to participate in research from people with dementia.Nursing Ethics, 14(1), 27–40. Website National Healthcare Disparities Report, 2008 .ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhdr08/nhdr08errata.pdf”>http://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhdr08/nhdr08errata.pdf Optional Resources are listed in the Week 6 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion Discussion: Advocating for Social Justice Respond to the following: What is the community health nurse’s role in advocating for social justice for vulnerable populations and in eliminating health disparities? How do you see community health care and the role of the community health nurse changing in the future? Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings, one in each Discussion thread, byDay 7. See the Week 6 Discussion area for details. Practicum Assignment: Summary of Practicum Activities Create a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your practicum activities. Include a minimum of 6 slides (10 maximum) and the following information: Location Population you are working with and key health issues Other members of the health care team or professionals you are collaborating with Outline or summary of your practicum experience emphasizing health promotion and prevention activities and interventions Ethical issues you are encountering Reflection statement that imparts how your view of community/public health nursing and population-based care was impacted by the practicum experience Post your PowerPoint presentation to the Summary of Practicum Activities Discussion byDay 5. View at least two of your colleagues’ presentations and provide specific feedback on their projects byDay 7. See the Week 6 Discussion area for details. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Present Population-Based Nursing Care Project This week create a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your Population-Based Nursing Care Plan Project. (See rubric in Course Info) Instructions: Post your PowerPoint presentation byday 5of this week. Review all of your team members’ presentations. Respond byDay 7to at leasttwoof your colleagues’ postings: Please respond to the following: Describe a potential evaluation plan. Now that you have completed the project what is your role in advancing population-based care in your community? In your current practice and as a health leader in your community how will you collaborate with other healthcare providers to promote the health of your community? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 6 Practicum Discussion area for details..  *Please Note Due dates for discussions are always Wednesday of each week and the du date for practicum or for Thursday of each week and then the application are always due on Sunday. They are all due before 10:59pm MT * For my practicum I have chose teenage pregnancy  between ages 15 and 18 in South central Los Angeles in a community in which I was raised and still reside. I have week one information for practicum that I can send if you need

Population Group at risk, population of interest, and/or vulnerable population in your community

Collaborate with professionals across the health care system in order to find the gap in care or social determinants resulting in poor outcomes. Begin to take the lead to advocate and collaborate for the population at risk. During this week of your practicum begin to identify a population at risk in your community that you will discuss for the next six weeks and use to create a Population-Based Nursing Care Project. Some examples of population health problems are: obesity, teen pregnancy, diabetes, infectious diseases, and childhood immunization. Discuss with your team the prevalent health problems in your practice and in your community. How can you address these health problems at the population level? Some possible resources to clarify the health problem include your local department of health, other professionals and agencies involved with the population at risk, and community groups. Read more about populations in your textbook. Please address the following in your discussions: Briefly describe the community where you live and setting in which you practice. What health problems are prevalent in your practice and/or in your community? For the purpose of the Population-Based Nursing Care Project, choose a population at risk. Describe the health problem and specific population. Help each other refine and clarify the health problem.  write In APA format

As we get started this Week, we need to talk about the implementation of quality management and risk management programs in health care. Elaborate on how leadership in your organization supports the implementation of quality management or risk management programs. What seems to be effective or ineffective? What would you recommend to increase leadership support or involvement in these programs in your organization?

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Why is risk management important in organizations? What benefits are gained by implementing a risk management program? Describe challenges you see in obtaining buy-in and support from staff? What are the barriers in implementing a risk management program? What would you recommend to help overcome these barriers?

Resource: Overview of Risk Management and Quality Management in Health Care Worksheet Grading Criteria – Conduct research to provide you with an introduction to the health care disciplines of risk management and quality management and their roles in and influences on organizational performance. – Complete the University Material: Overview of Risk Management and Quality Management in Health Care Worksheet located on the student website.

The History of Public Health and the Role of the Community

Using Chapter 2 in the course textbook, your assigned reading on the role of the nurse in a specific public health setting, and this week’s media presentation, address the following in a 2- to 3-page paper: IN APA format Trace the history of the public health nurse including the contributions made by Lillian Wald and the Henry Street Settlement. Also, summarize the role of the nurse in the practice setting assigned. Include the following in your summary: Explain how the core functions of community/public health nursing and the standards of practice are met with that specific role. Describe the population served by the nurse in this role. Which interventions might the nurse in this role utilize? Explain the level of practice used in this practice setting (primary/secondary/tertiary). Describe an ethical dilemma that might be encountered in this nursing role.

Health Care Case Study: Sensitivity Analysis Assignment

Individual Assignment, Health Care Financial Terms

Complete the Health Care Financial Terms multimedia on the student website. · A minimum score of 80% is required to receive credit for this assignment · Submit your assessment results by posting a PDF.

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Team Assignment, Health Care Case Study Sensitivity Analysis Resource: Financial statements, Annual Report, and Budget issues under Chief Financial Officer in the Virtual Organization and the grading criteria located in Week Five on your student website. Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that summarizes elements that affect staffing at Patton-Fuller, such as raises in wages and changes in the nurse-to-patient ratio. Include speaker notes. Include the following in your presentation: · Explain how you may use a trend analysis to plan for staffing at Patton-Fuller. · Summarize the trend analysis and how comparative data facilitates forecasting at Patton-Fuller.

Research (graded) Give a brief definition of nursing research and evidenced-based research. Explain differences and similarities. Remember to use references. w Role of Research (graded) Why should nurses incorporate research? What trends have created a push for nursing practice based on evidence? Remember to use references. week 2 Describe a Significant Clinical Issue (graded) Reflect on your practice and identify a significant clinical issue that you would like to search for evidence in online sources. This issue will be the basis for the Research Database Assignment that you will submit Week 4. Describe what makes your issue significant, for example, the seriousness, the number of people affected, the gaps in knowledge, and so forth. Remember to integrate references. Formulate Searchable Clinical Questions (graded) Read the assigned case study and formulate searchable, clinical questions in the PICO(T) format. There are several potential questions that could be asked. Identify if the focus of your question is assessment, etiology, treatment, or prognosis. Remember to integrate references. week 3 Research Problems and Designs (graded) Using your Significant Clinical Issue from Week 2, describe the knowledge gap that research could fill. Identify the PICO(T) elements that might be found in a research question related to the problem. Share a Research Database Description (graded) Review the guidelines, grading rubric, and brief video (link found in guidelines) that explain the Research Database Assignment due in Week 4. Search for one research database that is relevant to this assignment, and briefly describe the issue you are investigating, the name of the research database, and where it may be found, that is, the URL. USE THE FORM IN THE ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES Briefly describe your process for locating databases that contain relevant research studies. Did you have any difficulties or face any challenges? week 4 Sampling (graded) The most common sampling method is the convenience sample; therefore, many of the studies that you find for evidence use this sampling method. What are the implications for using a convenience sample on the way you interpret and use the findings? Ethical and Legal Issues (graded) Read one of the case studies from Your Genes, Your Choices: Exploring the Issues Raised by Genetics Research (a PDF of this may be downloaded from Doc Sharing). Consider the legal and ethical issues that may occur as the result of genetics research. Identify the name of the case and explain something new that you learned about ethical and legal issues regarding research by completing this statement, “I didn’t know _____.” The legal/ethical dilemmas discussed in these cases are timeless, but the details of the case studies may be dated. If you would prefer, you may discuss a legal/ethical issue issue you have faced at your facility instead of analyzing a case. week 5 Measurement Strategies (graded) Describe what reliability means in terms of research and why it is important. How does a researcher ensure that reliability is maintained in instruments and between raters? Data Collection (graded) Download the Class Survey from Doc Sharing and answer the questions. You are not to submit your answers, nor is the survey graded. This experience is to provide you with insight into being a human subject. What was your impression of this data collection tool and the type of questions it asked? week 6 Applying Evidence From Research Reports (graded) Consider a policy or procedure at your facility that you believe may be not following best practices. Search for at least two research reports (preferably systematic reviews) that address the policy or procedure. Cite your sources. After reading the results sections of the reports, would you recommend to keep or change your current policy or procedure? Defend your decision based on the strength of the evidence. Analyzing Results (graded) Earlier in the course you were asked to complete the Class Survey. The results are in! Findings from students who have taken NR439 can be found in Doc Sharing. Review these and describe what the results say about this sample of students. week 7 Applying Evidence to Practice (graded) How does a nurse know what (if any) knowledge in a research study is useable for clinical practice? What would a critical thinker look for in the evidence before deciding to change? What influence do credibility and significance have on your decisions to integrate research-based evidence into your practice? Sharing Evidence (graded) Discuss the research databases that you discovered related to the clinical issue that you chose for the Research Databases Assignment. Summarize the evidence you found in your Research Database Assignment. Explain how you would share this with your clinical practice area. ASSIGNMENTS Research Database Assignment – Week 4 Guidelines and Grading Rubric Purpose You are to locate and document research databases that relate to a significant clinical nursing issue of your choice. The research databases may be labeled as such, or may be collections of research studies, reports, articles and/or findings that are not specifically called databases. Please note: Individual journals and journal articles do not meet the criteria for a research database, and therefore, do not qualify for this assignment. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcome: CO 1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO #7) Due Date: You are to identify a total of five research databases (or collections of research-based evidence) that are relevant to a significant clinical nursing issue that is important to you. Submit the descriptions using the form provided in Doc Sharing to the Week 4 Dropboxby11:59 p.m. Sunday (MT). Points The assignment is worth a total of 175 points. Please see the grading rubric for details. Requirements 1. Choose a topic of interest to you that is a significant clinical nursing issue. Please note that the databases you identify could be useful sources of information for your Capstone project in NR451, so choose your topic thoughtfully. 2. Download the NR439_Research_Database_Form from Doc Sharing and type information about each database directly onto the form. Your paper does NOT need to follow APA formatting; however, you are expected to use correct grammar, spelling, syntax, and write in complete sentences. 3. Save the file by clicking Save as and adding your last name, e.g., NR439_Research Database_Smith.docx. 4. Watch the video that describes this assignment by opening this link:.brainshark.com/devry/vu?pi=zHpzpHehxzHr05z0&intk=45814200″>http://www.brainshark.com/devry/vu?pi=zHpzpHehxzHr05z0&intk=45814200 5. Describe your topic of interest. This is worth 15 points. 6. Locate a total of five research databases or collections related to your topic. Each research database description is worth 30 points. You may search for these in various locations, e.g., the Internet, an intranet at work, print publications, etc. You may NOT choose the databases that are already familiar to you – MEDLINE, PUBMED (which also indexes MEDLINE), GOOGLE SCHOLAR, and CINAHL. Instead, you are expected to expand your knowledge of evidence-based sources. Places to help you begin include your textbook, which lists databases and websites that report research. The Chamberlain online library (.chamberlain.edu/”>http://library.chamberlain.edu) gives you access to several databases and provide tutorials for searching. Government sites such as those at the National Institutes of Health offer collections of research on a variety of subjects. The key to choosing the databases is that each contains research-based evidence that also pertains to your topic of interest. 7. Review each database or collection to gather information to create a description for the assignment. Each description must: a. identify the title of the research database; b. describe the location of the research database in a way that a reader could find it. This could be a URL or an APA citation; c. name owner or publisher of the source; d. describe the research database. This must be in your own words and not copied and pasted from the original source. Include the purpose of the database and the subject matter it covers. This may be four or five sentences; and e. explain how the research found in the database relates to your topic of interest. This may be an additional paragraph, perhaps two or three sentences. 8. Submit to the Research Database basket in the Dropbox by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 4. Please post question about this paper in the Q & A Forum. Example The following is an example of a description for JBI: Title of source:Joanna Briggs Institute for Evidence-Based Nursing and Midwifery Location of source (URL):.joannabriggs.edu.au/”>www.joannabriggs.edu.au Owner or publisher:Joanna Briggs Institute for Evidence-Based Nursing and Midwifery (JBI) Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: The Joanna Briggs Institute is an international not-for-profit Research and Development Organization that provides evidence-based resources for healthcare professionals in nursing, midwifery, medicine, and allied health. Those with membershipare able to obtain evidence-based practice information from systemic reviews, evaluation reports, electronic journals, best-practice information, and consumer healthcare information. Explain how the source relates to your topic of interest: JBI is relevant to my topic of interest because it provides reports, systemic reviews, journal Articles, and best-practice information on current issues in healthcare. Hospital readmissions are a major issue in healthcare. The database had several resources addressing the problem of hospital readmissions and identifying strategies for improvement. Research Database Assignment Form Type your answers to the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar, spelling, and syntax. Click Save as and save the file with your last name and assignment, e.g., NR439_Research_Database_Smith. Submit to the Research Database basket in the Dropbox by11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 4. The guidelines and grading rubric for this assignment may be found in Doc Sharing. Name: [replace this text with your name] Describe briefly your topic of interest/research question(15 possible points): #1 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of Database: Location of Database (URL): Owner or publisher of Database: Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: Explain how the databaserelates to your topic of interest/question: #2 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of Database: Location of Database (URL): Owner or publisher of Database: Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: Explain how the databaserelates to your topic of interest/question: #3 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of Database: Location of Database (URL): Owner or publisher of Database: Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: Explain how the databaserelates to your topic of interest/question: #4 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of Database: Location of Database (URL): Owner or publisher of Database: Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: Explain how the databaserelates to your topic of interest/question: #5 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of Database: Location of Database (URL): Owner or publisher of Database: Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: Explain how the databaserelates to your topic of interest/question: WEEK 5 Reading Research Literature #1 Guidelines and Grading Rubric – Week 5 Purpose The student will read research literature to determine the research purpose, question, design, peer-review status, study characteristics, conflict of interest, population, sampling, vulnerable subjects, and HIPAA concerns. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO #4 and 8) CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (PO #4 and 8) Due Date:Submit to the Reading Research Literature #1 basket in the Dropbox by11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 5. Requirements 1. Download the research articles from the Chamberlain library. Retrieve the following research articles:Make sure you are viewing the full text PDF. If you view the article in HTML format, you may not be able to see the tables and figures that are referenced in the questions. Sanford, J., Townsend-Rocchicciolli, J., Horigan, A., & Hall, P. (2011). A process of decision making by caregivers of family members with heart failure. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 25(1), 55–70..devry.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/853503862/354CEF3F10A4D9CPQ/6?accountid=147674″>http://proxy.devry.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/853503862/354CEF3F10A4D9CPQ/6?accountid=147674 Schwarz, K. A., Mion, L. C., Hudock, D., & Litman, G. (2008). Telemonitoring of heart failure patients and their caregivers: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 23, 18–26..devry.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.devry.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2009875572&site=ehost-live”>http://proxy.devry.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.devry.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2009875572&site=ehost-live 2. Download NR439_RRL1_form and type answers to the questions directly onto the form. Your paper does NOT need to follow APA formatting; however, you are expected to use correct grammar, spelling, syntax, and write in complete sentences. 3. Save the file by clicking Save as and adding your last name, e.g., NR439_RRL1_Smith.docx. 4. Watch the video on how to complete this assignment by opening this link:.brainshark.com/devry/vu?pi=zGLz8YKmYzHr05z0&intk=958145897″>http://www.brainshark.com/devry/vu?pi=zGLz8YKmYzHr05z0&intk=958145897 5. Submit to the Reading Research Literature #1 basket in the Dropbox by11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 5. Please post questions about this paper in the Week 5 Q & A Forum. Points:This assignment is worth 225 points. Grading Criteria Reading Research Literature #1 – Week 5 Type your answers to the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar, spelling, and syntax. Click Save as and save the file with your last name and assignment, e.g.,NR439_RRL1_Smith. Submit to the Reading Research Literature #1 basket in the Dropbox by11:59 pm MT Sunday at the end of Week 5. The guidelines and grading rubric for this assignment may be found in Doc Sharing. Title: RRL#1 Name: [replace this text with your name] The following questions pertain to: Sanford, J., Townsend-Rocchicciolli, J., Horigan, A., & Hall, P. (2011). A process of decision making by caregivers of family members with heart failure.Research & Theory for Nursing Practice, 25(1), 55–70. 1) What is the purpose of this research? 2) What is the research question (or questions)? This may be implicit or explicit. 3) Did the authors describe the design of this study? If so, give a description. 4) What characteristics does this study possess that are qualitative in nature? Review Chapter 2. 5) What is the evidence that this journal is peer-reviewed? Does the journal have an editorial board? (Look for the journal’s website to discover this information) 6) Is there evidence of any conflict of interest? Do the authors have any potential financial gain from the results of this study? 7) Describe the population for this study. 8) How was the sample selected? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this sampling strategy? 9) Were the subjects in this study vulnerable? Were there any risks for them as the result of participation in the research study? 10) Are there any HIPAA concerns that are evident in this study? The following questions pertain to:Schwarz, K., Mion, P., Hudock, D., & Litman, G. (2008). Telemonitoring of heart failure patients and their caregivers: A pilot randomized controlled study. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(1), 18–26. 11) What is the purpose of this research? 12) What is the research question (or questions)? This may be implicit or explicit. 13) Did the authors describe the design of this study? If so, give a description. 14) What characteristics does this study possess that are quantitative in nature? Review Chapter 2. 15) What is the evidence that this journal is peer-reviewed? Does the journal have an editorial board? (Look for the journal’s website to discover this information) 16) Is there evidence of any conflict of interest? Do the authors have any potential financial gain from the results of this study? 17) Describe the population for this study. 18) How was the sample selected? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this sampling strategy? 19) Were the subjects in this study vulnerable? Were there any risks for them as the result of participation in the research study? 20) Are there any HIPAA concerns that are evident in this study? WEEK 6 Reading Research Literature #2 – Week 6 (3 Pages) Type your answers to the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar, spelling, and syntax. Click Save as and save the file with your last name and assignment, e.g.,NR439_RRL2_Smith. Submit to the Reading Research Literature #2 basket in the Dropbox by11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 6. The guidelines and grading rubric for this assignment may be found in Doc Sharing. Title: RRL#2 Name: [replace this text with your name] The following questions pertain to: Sanford, J., Townsend-Rocchicciolli,J., Horigan, A., & Hall, P. (2011). A process of decision making by caregivers of family members with heart failure. Research & Theory for Nursing Practice, 25(1), 55–70. 1) What methods were put in place to ensure that the subjects were giving true informed consent? 2) What was the setting for the study? 3) Was the sample adequate for the research design that was selected? 4) Describe the data collection procedure. 5) What did the authors say about the reliability and validity of their data collection and analysis? 6) What demographic information was reported? 7) What were the variables that were studied? 8) How were the data analyzed after collection? Was there any special software used? 9) Discuss the use of any figures, graphs, and tables. Was the information conveyed in an understandable and meaningful way? 10) Discuss the authors’ conclusions. Do you feel these conclusions are based on the data that they collected? The following questions pertain to:Schwarz, K., Mion, P., Hudock, D., & Litman, G. (2008). Telemonitoring of heart failure patients and their caregivers: A pilot randomized controlled study. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(1), 18–26. 11) What methods were put in place to ensure that the subjects were giving true informed consent? 12) What was the setting for the study? 13) Was the sample adequate for the research design that was selected? 14) Describe the data collection procedure. 15) How did the authors address the reliability and validity of their data collection and analysis of the instruments used? 16) What limitations did the authors face in data collection? How could these have been lessened or minimized? 17) What demographic information was reported by the authors? 18) What were the variables that were studied? 19) Were there any inferential tests used in the analysis of data in this study? If so, what were they? 20) Discuss the use of any figures, graphs, and tables. Was the information conveyed in an understandable and meaningful way? Reading Research Literature #2 Guidelines and Grading Rubric – Week 6 Purpose The student will read research literature to determine the informed consent, study setting, sample size, data collection procedures, reliability and validity, demographic information, variables, data analysis, figures, and conclusions. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO #4 and 8) CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (PO #4 and 8) Due Date:Submit to the Reading Research Literature #2 basket in the Dropbox by11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 6. Requirements 1. Download the research articles from the Chamberlain library.Make sure you are viewing the full text PDF. If you view the article in HTML format, you may not be able to see the tables and figures that are referenced in the questions. Retrieve the following research articles: Sanford, J., Townsend-Rocchicciolli, J., Horigan, A., & Hall, P. (2011). A process of decision making by caregivers of family members with heart failure. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 25(1), 55–70..devry.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/853503862/354CEF3F10A4D9CPQ/6?accountid=147674″>http://proxy.devry.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/853503862/354CEF3F10A4D9CPQ/6?accountid=147674 Schwarz, K. A., Mion, L. C., Hudock, D., & Litman, G. (2008). Telemonitoring of heart failure patients and their caregivers: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 23, 18–26..devry.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.devry.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2009875572&site=ehost-live”>http://proxy.devry.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.devry.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2009875572&site=ehost-live 2. Download NR439_RRL2_form and type answers to the questions directly onto the form. Your paper does NOT need to follow APA formatting; however, you are expected to use correct grammar, spelling, syntax, and write in complete sentences. 3. Watch the video on how to complete this assignment by opening the link: .brainshark.com/devry/vu?pi=zGdzBrSTYzHr05z0&intk=643784797″>http://www.brainshark.com/devry/vu?pi=zGdzBrSTYzHr05z0&intk=643784797 4. Save the file by clicking Save as and adding your last name, e.g., NR439_RRL2_Smith.docx. 5. Submit to the Reading Research Literature #2 basket in the Dropbox by11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 6. Please post questions about this paper in the Q & A Forum. Points:This assignment is worth 225 point

Simulation Review HCS 405 Assignment

Complete the following tasks before beginning the simulation:

· Save and print the Simulation Aid document. You will need to reference it as you complete the simulation.

· Review the assignment instructions and have an extra sheet of paper ready for taking notes as you complete the simulation.

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Complete the Health Care Financial Accounting simulation. In the simulation, you are in charge of a fictitious health care organization facing financial difficulties. You must complete the following tasks:

· Phase 1: Capital Shortage – Analyze the working capital shortage presented in the simulation

· Phase 2: Funding Options for Equipment Acquisition – Evaluate funding options for acquiring medical equipment

· Phase 3: Funding Options for Capital Expansion – Evaluate funding options for capital expansion

Write a 1050-1400 word paper analyzing the decisions you made in the simulation. Include the following in the paper: Phase I: Capital Shortage · Analyze which cost-cutting options you selected and why. · Analyze which loan option you selected and why. · Analyze the outcome of your capital shortage decision. Phase II: Funding Options for Equipment Acquisition · Evaluate which cost-effective equipment selections you made and why. · Evaluated the outcome of your cost-effective equipment acquisition decision. Phase III: Funding Options for Capital Expansion · Evaluate which source of funding for capital expansion you selected and why. · Evaluate the outcome of your source of funding for capital expansion decision. Summary and Conclusions · Explain what you learned from this simulation. · Explain what you would do differently if you performed the simulation again. · Explain how you will apply what you learned from the simulation at your current or future job. Support your ideas, analysis, and conclusions with references to scholarly external sources, such as the textbook and journal articles. Format your Simulation Review HCS 405 Assignment paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Preventing Accidents and Injuries Assignment

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For this Application Assignment, develop a teaching plan for prevention of accidents and injuries in either children or the elderly. Include the main elements of your presentation to a group of parents or elderly or their caregivers. This is a PowerPoint presentation of between 8–10 slides. Use a minimum of three references from the professional nursing literature in the assigned course readings and other references in the Library. If they are relevant, you may use one or two professional Web sites in addition to the literature references. Overview – 20 points After your title slide, include a brief overview of the purpose of your presentation. This should be at least 1 slide. Statistics of the selected accident or injury – 30 points Describe the significance of your selected accident or injury. Include data about its rate of occurrence and references. This should be at least 1 slide. Prevention strategies / Teaching plan – 80 points Outline your teaching plan. This should include the main elements of your presentation to a group of parents or elderly or their caregivers and be based on best practices. This should be approximately 4–5 slides. Summary – 20 points End the presentation with a one-paragraph summary of the main points of the teaching plan/presentation. Format/Style Proofread the paper as described in the tips for success in this course and correct any typos, grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, or APA format errors before submitting your paper in the Dropbox. Up to 40 points can be deducted from the grade for this preventing accidents and injuries assignment for these types of errors, or for not using at least the minimum number of required references.

Health Care Case Study: Financial Statements

Resource: Patton-Fuller Community Hospital financial statements in the Virtual Organization. Grading criteria located in Week Two on your student website. Write a 350- to 700-word summary that address the following: · Annual report, including the Patton-Fuller financial statements · How did the audited and unaudited financial statements differ? · Are the financial ratios for the hospital improving? Explain. · Relationship between revenue sources and expenses on Patton-Fuller’s financial performance · What is the effect of revenue sources on financial reporting at the hospital? · How are the hospital’s revenues and expenses grouped for planning and control? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Discharge Teaching Plan Paper

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The completed Discharge Teaching Plan form is to be submitted to the Dropbox by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday of Week 2. Post questions to the weekly Q & A Forum. Contact your instructor if you need additional assistance. See the Course Policies regarding late assignments. Failure to submit your assignment to the Dropbox on time may result in a deduction of points. Directions 1. Review the initial information presented regarding Mr. Red Yoder, whom you met in week 2 threaded discussion. Read the Discharge Teaching Plan Case Study located in Doc Sharing. Take notes and highlight important points that are important to consider when developing a discharge teaching plan. 2. Use Microsoft Word 2010 (or later) to fill in the Discharge Teaching Plan form, which is located in Doc Sharing. This assignment is to be completed with a maximum of 6 pages. You may bullet point your responses. 3. Use scholarly writing including correct English grammar, syntax and sentence structure when writing in complete sentences. 4. Submit the assignment to the Discharge Teaching Plan Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT, by the end of Week 2. Please post questions about this assignment to the weekly Q & A Forums so that the entire class may view the answers. Discharge Teaching Plan Form Your Name: Date: Your Instructor’s Name: Purpose:The focus of this assignment is identifying patient’s needs and analysis and synthesis of details within the written client record and planning an appropriate discharge plan with necessary patient teaching of the disease process. Points:This assignment is worth a total of 100 points. Directions: Please refer to the Discharge Teaching Plan Guidelines found in Doc Sharing for details about how to complete this form. Remember there is a 6 page maximum limit on this assignment. Type your answers on this form. Click “Save as” and save the file with the Discharge Teaching Plan Paper assignment name and your last name, e.g., “NR305_Discharge_Teaching_ Plan_Form_Smith” When you are finished, submit the form to the Teaching Plan Dropbox by the deadline indicated in your guidelines. Post questions in the Q & A Forum or contact your instructor if you have questions about this assignment. Look at the EXAMPLE in the first assessment area. This is NOT an all-inclusive response and you will need to add your responses as well. Please be sure to review your guidelines. Assessment area Need(s) identified. Teaching technique or approach to problem identified. Describe content. Rationale for choosing this technique/approach. Example: Special/ age related needs These are some ideas, there may be others that you identify. · Age, lives alone, is non-compliant with diet. · Expected aging changes such as decreased hearing, visual difficulties. · Red appears to not understand his glucose numbers and how that relates to his diet and insulin administration. · Home health nurse to assist Red and family in proper insulin management and administration Ideas for teaching methods/approach based on the scenario and problems noted. You may have identified others. · Teach importance of diet and insulin management to Red and family and how to better manage his diabetes. · Use videos, audio and teach back methods. It may even be helpful to assure proper reading of the glucometer and administration of the insulin by Red or his family. Provide a brief rationale on why you chose these particular technique/approaches. For example, Red may have poor eyesight due to the diabetes and needs audio and demonstration with return demonstration. He may not be able to see the lines on the insulin syringe. Cognitive issues Physical barriers Medications Nutrition Roles and Relationships Self-concept Wound care Resources/ referrals needed