Category: Nursing

Health of people and the country

We are constantly looking for information on the health of people and the country. According to one site, health statistics provide key indicators that help us know about the conditions of life in a country (Importance, n.d.). The author goes on to say these statistics help us understand the impact of health on people and work for their betterment. As we monitor the health of a population, we enhance our understanding of strategies to promote its health (Importance, n.d.).

Discuss whether or not you feel health planners, government officials, and healthcare organizations are using social issues/pressures or health statistics to determine strategies? Which is more reliable?

Reference:

Importance. (n.d.). Retrieved from 
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nichsr/usestats/importance.html

Uses. (n.d.). Retrieved from 
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nichsr/usestats/uses.html

Patient with undifferentiated schizophrenia about medications

How would your plan for teaching a patient with undifferentiated schizophrenia about medications differ from the plan for a patient with depression? What issues would you consider when teaching a patient with paranoid schizophrenia about his or her medication? Provide your responses in a 450-word APA format summary. Include list of all references used to support your answer.

Write a Personal values and beliefs assignment paper of 750-1,000 words examining your personal values and beliefs. Include the following:

Describe your personal values and spiritual beliefs.

Using the elements of cost, quality, and social issues to frame your description, differentiate your beliefs and opinions about health care policy. Give examples of relevant ethical principles, supported by your values.

Analyze how factors such as your upbringing, spiritual or religious beliefs/doctrine, personal and professional experiences, and political ideology affect your current perspective on health care policy.

Examine any inconsistencies you discovered relative to the alignment of your personal values and beliefs with those concerning health policy. Discuss what insights this has given you.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This Personal values and beliefs assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this Personal values and beliefs assignment

In a paper of 500-1,000 words, describe the relationship between health care cost and quality. Address the following:

Select one public agency and one private agency and differentiate their roles and major activities in addressing cost and quality in health care. See Topic 4 Readings for sources regarding health care agencies.

Analyze current and projected initiatives to improve quality while simultaneously controlling costs. Describe any unintended consequences.

Synthesize implications for staff nurses and advanced practice nurses, including evidence-based practice, relative to cost and quality.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this Relationship between health care cost and quality Essay assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Resource 1: CLC Health Issue Analysis Overview

 

Group work has benefits and liabilities. EVERYONE assigned to a CLC is expected to equally participate in the work in terms of time and quality of effort. Each participant has strengths and it is reasonable to apportion the work to make best use of this. Some are natural leaders. Our strengths can be our greatest liabilities: No one wants to be bossed around no matter how skilled the boss is. Honest communication is critical to effective group work. The best way to avoid conflict is to set very clear expectations up front. Then, if someone does not do what is expected him/her, he/she can be referred to the original agreement rather than have the confrontation become personal.

Course instructors are able to observe the group process in the CLC forum. If the work takes place outside the forum, this information will be absent. Be certain (even if communicating via e-mail, phone, or face-to-face) to record the communication in the CLC forum.

 

CLC Project Overview

 

The purpose of this assignment is to critically analyze a health care issue through the focus of major concepts from each Topic. There are six components to this assignment after the CLC agreement is signed and the topic is identified. It is not expected that every member of the CLC group will contribute to each assignment, but that assignments will be divided fairly and equally among the group. Each of the written components of the CLC project will be 500-1,000 words. These papers should be in APA format with a title and a reference page. An abstract is not required. An introduction is required ONLY for Part 1 and is not required in any parts thereafter. It is the intention that if one were to take the six parts of this assignment and put them together, a comprehensive and cohesive analysis would be produced. Part 1 is worth 3 points and each of the subsequent parts (2-6) are worth 4 points each.

 

Topic 1 (10 points)

 

Check into the CLC group and provide contact information and describe prior experience, if any, with health policy. Locate and read the 
CLC Agreement
 provided by the instructor, located within the Additional Resources Folder in Canyon Connect. Choose one member to transfer the document to the CLC forum. Decide upon the process needed to fill out the contract. Everyone should participate. Before filling out the agreement, it may be helpful for each student to describe the most difficult, frustrating, helpful, or beneficial apects of working on a collaborative project. Getting this type of information out in the open ahead of time may help to prevent conflict later on. Since no one is angry yet, you can comfortably list what is likely to make you angry and also what would make you satisfied.

Complete the 
CLC Agreement
 (except for the final block, which is used at the end). Select someone to submit the 
CLC Agreement
 by the end of Topic 1.

 

Topic 2 (10 points)

 

Initiate a conversation regarding potential topics of interest. This should be a health issue with national and international relevance that will be the basis for your final project. It may be helpful to identify a number of topics of interest and have individual group members do a quick survey of the literature to be sure that there is current information available. Revise the 
CLC Agreement
 with the choice of the topic identified in the title and re-submit the 
CLC Agreement
.
There is no formal writing requirement for the topic selection. It is merely a brief paragraph declaring your identified topic.

 

Topic 3 – Part 1 (50 points)

 

Research and outline the history of the health issue. Write a formal paper in APA format (500-1,000 words in length), describing the history of the issue. A title, introduction, and a reference page are required, but an abstract and conclusion are not. Include the following:

1) Influences such as determinants of health and socioeconomic status.

2) Past and present initiatives (private and public) to address the issue.

3) Outcomes that have been developed and utilized to measure progress on the issue.

4) The current status of the health issue based on measured outcomes.

 

Topic 4 – Part 2 (60 points)

 

Describe the national and international implications of the health issue. Write a formal paper (500-1,000 words in length), using APA format. Include a title page and a reference page. An abstract, introduction, and conclusion are not required. Include the following:

1) Scope and depth of the problem.

2) Countries that are faring better or worse than others.

3) How the U.S. ranks on this issue in relation to other countries.

4) Efforts of the World Health Organization and other agencies on this issue.

5) Existing disparities (include race, age, and gender, as appropriate) in relation to the issue – describe the populations that have emerged as being disadvantaged and why.

Topic 5 – Part 3 (60 points)

Write a formal paper (500-1,000 words in length), using APA format. Include a title and a reference page. An abstract, introduction, and conclusion are not required. Include a title page and a reference page, and the following:

1) Discuss past and present funding for initiatives that address the health issue. Include both public and private sources.

2) Analyze past and present quality initiatives that address the health issue. Include both public and private sources.

3) Differentiate how being insured versus uninsured impacts health outcomes relative to this issue;

4) Compare health outcomes for the issue between the U.S. and a country with universal health coverage.

Topic 6 – Part 4 (60 points)

Write a formal paper (500-1,000 words in length), using APA format. A title page and a reference page are required, but an abstract, introduction, and conclusion are not. Include the following:

1) Examine the previously addressed aspects of health policies, finance, global/national prevention, and/or treatment initiatives related to the health issue by identifying applicable ethics principles.

2) Differentiate how application of the identified ethics principles to the health issue has resulted in population disparities.

3) Hypothesize how existing disparities might be eliminated using alternate ethics principles.

4) Critique whether the applicable ethics principles are consistent with the ANA’s 
Code of Ethics for Nurses
.

Topic 7 – Part 5 (60 points)

Write a formal paper (500-1,000 words in length), using APA format. A title page and a reference page are required, but an abstract, introduction, and conclusion are not. Include the following:

1) Discuss cultural beliefs and influences relative to the health issue.

2) Differentiate any religious/spiritual beliefs and values relative to the issue.

3) Appraise how religious/spiritual beliefs and values have influenced progress in addressing the issue – either negatively or positively.

4) Compare differences in ideologies related to the issue across political party lines, geographic regions, and countries of the world.

Topic 8 – Part 6 (60 points)

Write a formal Relationship between health care cost and quality Essay paper (500-1,000 words in length), using APA format. A title page, conclusion, and a reference page are required, but an abstract and introduction are not. Include the following:

1) Assess the past and present impact nurses, including advanced professional/ advanced practice nurses, have made in addressing this health issue.

2) Describe how nurses can become more broadly involved with influencing health policy related to this issue. Include available resources.

3) Hypothesize how nurses can positively impact future outcomes related to the provision of care for persons affected by the health issue.

4) Synthesize all aspects of the health care issue through a summary conclusion, concisely tying up Parts 1-8 of the CLC project.

 

This is a CLC assignment.

Check into your respective Collaborative Learning Community and provide contact information. Describe your prior experience with health policy.

Read “CLC Health Issue Analysis Overview.”

Read “CLC Group Project Agreement.”

Transfer “CLC Group Project Agreement” to your CLC team space, come to a consensus on team responsibilities, and complete one copy of the form.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

The IOM Future of Nursing report calls for an increase in leadership from nurses at all levels. One way nurses demonstrate their role as a leader, is through public policy change. A leader does not always carry an official title or position, but demonstrates leadership through the work and the stance he/she takes to make a change for the good of others. Nurses have been noted by the Gallop poll year after year as the most trusted professionals.

This assignment requires thought about a public policy that is needed or needs to be changed that relates to nursing, healthcare, and/or the public. Policy changes can occur by working with members of your legislature, and state or national nurses associations, to introduce a new bill and/or change to a current law in your state or federal government.

Examples of public policy includes any component of the current legislation governing health care, Medicare part D, Medicaid, nursing regulation, medication technicians, etc
.

In 750-1000 words, propose a health policy change (that is currently a bill, a law, or may not exist at all) at the state or federal level that you believe needs to change and why.

The policy must NOT be a clinical care policy for individual care. The policy involved may include public or community health, legislative or regulatory, professional organization (nursing-oriented), advanced nursing practice, health plan, or hospital plan.

Include a specific section for the exact wording for the bill or change in wording of the law.

Include the plan for the implementation of your policy development, to lobbying for passage, to next steps after passage.

Discuss who would be the champion for the bill/law change from your state advocates (legislators, federal legislators, local or national state nursing organizations). Are these individuals also influential in making changes occur? Did you vote for the individual in office that you want to help you make this change?

Resources:

Review different pieces of legislation for ideas on wording.

Visit your state’s legislative governmental affairs website site to understand the process your policy change could take if you wanted to introduce to into legislation.

Refer to the Nursing Leadership Health Policy Presentation Rubric.

Submit the assignment to the instructor by the end of Topic 2.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this Public policy that relates to nursing, healthcare, and/or the public that needs to be changed assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

NUR 508 (Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System)

DQ 1

What were the major causes of U.S. mortality in the last 100 years, and what public health measures most contributed to improvements in the health of the nation? Include at least two source citations from the readings and/or additional sources to support your answer

DQ 2

 
What are the major causes of disease and death in the 21st century (e.g., chronic illnesses, communicable diseases, etc.) that continue to affect U.S. citizens in spite of the achievements in public health in the past century? What have been some of the strategies implemented to combat these illnesses on the local and national levels? Have they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate. NUR 508 (Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System).

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 NUR 508 Week 2 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

DQ1

 
Select one of the United Nations’ (U.N.) Millennial Development Goals (MDGs). Visit the website and report on the UN’s progress in achieving this goal? How will meeting this goal positively impact the health of the world? What suggestions would you make to help the UN achieve this goal?

DQ 2

Select a global health issue from the World Health Organization (WHO) list of health topics available at
http://www.who.int/topics/en/
How has globalization influenced this issue from a positive or negative perspective? NUR 508 (Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System).

 NUR 508 Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

DQ 1

 
Debate the various social factors associated with the situation of the “underinsured.” Respond to two other classmates’ answers with solid reasoning and support your opinions with appropriate reference citations.

DQ 2

 
Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report “Priority Populations”:

http://www.ahrq.gov/health-care-information/priority-populations/index.html

Select one of the “priority populations” and explain the disparities this population faces. What strategies have been implemented to combat these disparities on the local and national levels? Have they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate. NUR 508 (Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System).

NUR 508 Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

DQ 1

Debate the efficacies of public versus private-based quality initiatives. What roles do each play in the quality of U.S. health care? How would the elimination of one aspect affect the other? Respond to two other classmates and counter their answer, citing references as appropriate.

 
DQ 2

 
After reading the Kaiser Family Foundation summary on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, state why or why not you believe the act should remain in law, or which pieces should be reversed. Then describe two pieces of the act that you were unaware was part of the act and how that may affect you as a citizen. NUR 508 (Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System).

 

NUR 508 Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

 

DQ 1

What are the eligibility requirements and coverage of Medicaid for the categories of low-income adults, pregnant women, and the aging/blind/disabled in the state where you live? Do you consider the eligibility requirements reasonable or restrictive? Do you consider the coverage reasonable or liberal? What are the benefits and drawbacks to keeping these populations insured through Medicaid? Consider both direct and indirect factors.

 

DQ 2
 

Review the CMS.gov 30-Day Mortality and Readmission Data website. Review at least two local hospitals and see how they compare to state and national benchmarks. How and why may a consumer or a health care professional use this data to make decision about their next hospitalization? Will reporting this data have an impact on hospitals bottom line in addition to financial penalties from CMS? Give at least two examples of how this data may be used and what type of impact if may have if at all on the hospitals. NUR 508 (Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System).

 

 NUR 508 Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

DQ 1

 
Debate the question: “Is health care a basic right in the United States?” Answer this question through the lens of your role as RN. Support your response utilizing ethical theories and principles. Respond to two other classmates using respectful communication and solid reasoning. Support your response with appropriate references.

DQ 2

 
Select an ethical dilemma related to health policy from the categories of moral values, professional regulation, health of individuals in society, or distributive justice. What are the controversies surrounding this issue? What are the opposing ethical principles? How has past or current health policy addressed this dilemma? Support your reasoning with reference citations.

NUR 508 Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

DQ 1

 
How do spiritual beliefs impact political ideologies and the policy process? How have they affected the health policy reform process? Using respectful communication, debate your response with two other classmates. Give examples and support your reasoning with appropriate references.

 
DQ 2

 
What is the role of a religious ethic in public policy today? Should a religious ethic and/or theistic worldview take priority over that of others? How can religious policy decision makers remain true to their personal values while respecting the views of individuals with differing cultural and spiritual beliefs? Respond to two other classmates and cite references as appropriate. NUR 508 (Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System).

 NUR 508 Week 8 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

DQ 1

 
Select an advanced professional or advanced practice nursing specialty. How has past and current regulation/legislation affected the role and scope of this nursing role? What, if any, discussions are currently underway relative to the scope and role of this specialty? What resources are available to assist nurses in advocating for these roles?

DQ 2

Select a professional or specialty nursing association. What impact has this organization had on health care legislation in the past 2 years? Respond to two other classmates and support your answer with appropriate references and specific examples. NUR 508 (Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System).

NUR504 ( all weeks discussions and assignments ) Entire Course

 

NUR504  Week 1

 

Write a summary of 750-1,000 words that includes the following criteria:

1. An introduction that explains the focus of the article.

2. A summary of key points of the article.

3. A list of the steps taken by nursing to develop and implement an EBP.

4. Application of the learned information to a practice setting where the student either identifies an EBP that has been applied to your setting or a practice problem that would benefit from the implementation of an EBP.

5. A clear and concise conclusion.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

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NUR504  week2

Choose two scholarly, peer-reviewed articles about research studies.

The articles can be found using the GCU Library or any of the sources recommended in the readings.

Address the following:

1. One article must be an example of a qualitative research study; the other must be a quantitative example.

2. These articles will be utilized for assignments in Modules 3, 4, 6 and 8.

3. Write a 350-500-word statement which includes:

4. A description of why each research study is categorized as quantitative or qualitative.

5. A justification for your selections.

6. The journal page reference for the research study selected and the reasons why it was selected.

7. A link to the selected articles or an attached copy of each article.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin

 

NUR504  week3

 

This is a CLC Assignment.

 

 

You will be assigned to a CLC group by the instructor.

Within your group, follow the instructions provided in the CLC Assignment: Evidence-Based Practice Project (EBP).

Finalize the CLC Agreement.

CLC Assignment: Evidence-Based Project (EBP)

Group work has benefits and liabilities. Everyone assigned to a CLC is expected to equally participate in the work in terms of time and quality of effort. The assignment should be apportioned to make the best use of the strengths of individual team members. Some of you are natural leaders. Your strengths can be your greatest liabilities. No one wants to be bossed around no matter how skilled the boss. Honest communication is critical to effective group work. The best way to avoid conflict is to set very clear expectations. Then, if someone does not do what is expected, he or she can be referred to the original agreement rather than have the confrontation become personal.

At the end of the project, students will have an opportunity to evaluate each other. These evaluations will be taken into consideration when grading individuals within the group. The grade will be given for the project as compared to the rubric for evaluation. Depending on your evaluations, individual grades will be equal to or less than the overall grade. Course faculty are able to observe the process in the CLC forum. If your work takes place outside the forum, this information will be absent. Be certain, even if you communicate via e-mail, phone, or face-to-face, to record the communication in the CLC forum.

NOTE:
 The final course of your program will require you to develop and implement an EBP guideline. This is your opportunity to learn the process and perhaps even identify an area of interest. Your choice of a topic for the capstone course should be related to your area of specialty. Each course you take will provide you with the opportunity to investigate theory and empirical literature to identify the relevant evidence you will need to complete this project. The more effort you expend now to learn this process, the easier it will be for you to complete the program efficiently.

Topic 1:

Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Agreement

1) Check into your CLC group.

a) Describe your prior experience with evidence-based practice (EBP) includingparticipation in developing EBP guidelines or protocols for changing practice.

CLC Agreement

1) Review the CLC Agreement

a) Choose one member totransfer the CLC Agreement to the CLC forum, input the CLC’s responses for all sections of the Agreement, and submit the CLC Agreement.

b) Each member should provide their contact information on the CLC Agreement and decide what tasks in the Project Management Specifics section they will be responsible for.

c) In the CLC Forum, discuss and provide responses for each component of the CLC Agreement. The CLC Group Review Process will be completed at the end of your project.

d) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working in a team environment.

2) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

3) Complete the CLC agreement, except for the CLC Group Review Process.

4) Submit the completed CLC Agreement to the instructor at the end of Topic 2.

Topic 2:

Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Agreement.

Brainstorm: Initiate conversation regarding potential topics of interest.

1) This should be a nursing related problem, that is, a problem related to nursing practice, advance practice, leadership, or education. .

2) Identify several topics of interest and have individual group members do a quick survey of the literature to be sure that there is evidence available.

3) In order to develop a guideline/protocol, you will need credible resources. Read pages 29-34 for guidance in identifying sources of evidence.

a) The course readings include all of the information needed to complete this project. Chapters 1 and 2 provided the necessary information regarding EBP and how to find evidence. Chapter 5 provides strategies for locating credible information. The sooner these chapters are read carefully, with the project in mind, the easier it will be.

4) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

Topic 3:

Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Identification of Clinical Question

1) Refer to Figure 2.2 in the textbook for the model you will use to complete this project.

a. Note that you will not complete the entire process in this model, you will reach the step entitled,Pilot the change in practice.

2) As a group, finalize your choice of topic.

a. Review the literature regarding clinical problems presented in the previous topic in order to ensure that there is adequate evidence for your choice.

b. State your topic in the form of a problem statement and a foreground question.

c. The course readings include all of the information you need to complete this project.

d. Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

3) Choose one team member to submit the completed assignment and initial reference list to the instructor by the end of Topic4.

Topic 4:

Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Literature Search/Appraisal of Evidence

1) UseFigure 2.1, Evidence hierarchy pyramid, inthe textbook as your guide for the levels of evidence in your reference list.

2) Locate case studies, relevant clinical articles written by experts, research articles,, evidence based guidelines and protocolsand theory that may guide the identification of appropriate solutions. This can include the articles reviewed from topic 3. Note, not all theories will have research that allows them to have a level assigned to them. This does not mean they are not good theories.

3) Appraise the evidence using the guidelines provided on pages 37-40 in the textbook.

a. Use these guidelines to discard references that are untrustworthy or irrelevant.

b. Use Box 2.2 to help with this decision-making process.

4) Use the following to organize the evidence by commonalities and/or contrary findings:

a. Chapter 5in the textbook provides information regarding how to synthesize the article findings.

b. Use the EBP Project Evaluation tool located in resources to consolidate and present the findings

5) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

Topic 5:

Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Literature Search/Appraisal of Evidence

1) Continue with the articles used inTopic 4.

2) Complete the Synthesis Table for the evidence and variables for the guideline.

a. Limit the articles to no more than ten; two per student in the CLC group would be reasonable.

b. A true proposal would require a comprehensive review of the literature and inclusion of all relevant works.

3) Record all communications in the CLC Forum.

Topic 6:

Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Develop Clinical Guideline and Implementation Plan

1) Initiate work on developing a guideline or protocol based on your search of the literature.

2) Consider how to implement the intervention to test the protocol.

3) Identify potential barriers and describe strategies to gain cooperation from individuals who will be implementing the change.

4) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

Topic 7:

Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Development Guidelines and Implementation Plan

1. Complete the protocol and write the plan to pilot the change in practice.

2. The Clinical Guidelines should include the problem statement, EBP question, literature review, along with all the tables used to arrive at the conclusion (can be appendices), the clinical protocol, and the implementation plan.. There is no specific template for this guideline/assignment.

3. The Implementation Plan for the protocol should include a timeline with criteria for evaluating the outcomes.

4. Use APA style headings for each section with subheadings as appropriate.

a. References should include all documents used for literature review along with sources used to guide the process.

1. Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

6. Submit the completed assignment to the instructor on the last day of Topic 7 and have one CLC member post the completed assignment all together in Topic 8 discussion forum.

 

Address the following:

1. Write one research summary that uses a quantitative research design.

2. Write one research summary that uses a qualitative research design.

3. Each summary should be 250-500 words and should follow the template, Summarize Research Articles.

4. Use APA Level Heading 2 to separate the distinct parts of the study.

These article summaries will form the basis of the Critique of Research Studies Parts 1-3 assignments in modules 4, 6, and 8.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

 

NUR 504 Summarize Research Articles

Directions: Use the templates below when summarizing your research articles. Include a cover page, and start a new page for each article summary. Use level 1 and 2 headings when composing the summaries to separate distinct parts.

Title of Quantitative Article

(Example of text: This article was authored by Watson and James and published in the Journal of Nursing Research in 2008. This article was selected as an example of a quasi-experimental design.The model summary selected for this paper is found on page 90 to 91of the textbook.This is a summary of a quasi-experimental study in which though there is a comparison group; subjects were not randomly assigned to groups. The research article being summarized also is an experiment that used a comparison group without randomization.)

Problem Statement

Statement of Purpose

Research Question(s)/Hypothesis

Study Methods

Key Findings

Citation

Title of Qualitative Article

(Example of text:Ramirez (2008) studied adolescent depression and the influence of significant adults on the course of the depression.The model summary utilized is found on page 91of the textbook. It was selected because it is an example of a grounded theory study as is the article selected.)

Problem Statement

Statement of Purpose

Research Question(s)

Method

Key Findings

Citation

 

NUR 504 week4

 

This is a CLC assignment.

Follow the instructions provided in “CLC Assignment: Evidence-Based Project (EBP).”

Utilize the Synthesis Table, Table of Evidence and EBA Project Evaluation Tool to complete your CLC assignment. Submit these documents in Topic 5 as the CLC assignment.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Synthesis Table Example

Synthesis Table Example

Name of Article Name of Article Name of Article Name of Article

Levels of Evidence

Study Design

Variable to be studied

Variable to be studied

Variable to be studied

Compare template above to my table below. At a glance you can see the names of the most important articles I choose, the level of evidence of that study, what the design was, and what variables were important to know about in each article. As you study the table, the reader can clearly see more studies in support of BiPAP than IS along with other information that would be of interest to the provider to support standards of care.

Table 2 Synthesis of IS and NIPPV Evidence /Types of Surgery

Follow the instructions provided in Critique of Research Studies Instructions.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

 

 

Critique of Research Studies Instructions

Directions:

Complete a critique of the quantitative and qualitative articles that were submitted in Module 3.

This assignment will be completed in three parts. Refer to the information below as a guide to the information that should be included in each part.

Follow the guidelines for the quantitative and qualitative article critiques in Chapter 5, Box 5.2, pages 112-114 and Box 5.3, pages 115-117 of the textbook.

1) Utilize a central heading to indicate that what follows is the critique of the articles.

2) The side headings of the critique for each article should follow the headings in Box 5.2 and 5.3.

3) Note that within these BASIC guidelines, there are additional references to Detailed Critiquing Guidelines found in various boxes in chapters focused on the various elements of a research study report. Use these to expand the research study and to learn specific terminology appropriate to the critique of research.

When turning in the final submission, please put in the the following order: Quantitative Article Critique, Qualitative Article Critique, References (should include the two articles, the text, and any other additional sources).

Critique of Research Studies – Part 1: Due Module 4

For Part 1 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each article:

Quantitative Qualitative

• Title • Title

• Abstract • Abstract

• Introduction • Introduction

o Statement of the problem o Statement of the problem

o Hypotheses or research questions o Research questions

o Literature review o Literature review

o Conceptual/theoretical framework o Conceptual underpinnings

Critique of Research Studies – Part 2: Due Module 6

For Part 2 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each article:

Quantitative Qualitative

• Method • Method

o Protection of human rights o Protection of participants’ rights

o Research design o Research design and research tradition

o Population and sample o Sample and setting

o Data collection and measurement o Data collection

o Procedures o Procedures

o Enhancement of trustworthiness

Critique of Research Studies – Part 3: Due Module 8

For Part 3 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each article:

Quantitative Qualitative

• Results • Results

o Data analysis o Data analysis

o Findings o Findings

• Discussion o Theoretical integrations

o Interpretation of findings • Discussion

o Implications/recommendations o Interpretation of the findings

• Global Issues o Implications/recommendations

o Presentation • Global Issues

o Researcher credibility o Presentation

o Summary assessment o Researcher credibility

o Summary assessment

 

NUR504 week5

 

This is a CLC assignment.

Follow the instructions provided in CLC Assignment: Evidence-Based Project (EBP).

Utilize the Synthesis Table, Table of Evidence and EBA Project Evaluation Tool to complete your CLC assignment. Submit these documents for this weeks CLC assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Synthesis Table Example

Name of Article Name of Article Name of Article Name of Article

Levels of Evidence

Study Design

Variable to be studied

Variable to be studied

Variable to be studied

Compare template above to my table below. At a glance you can see the names of the most important articles I choose, the level of evidence of that study, what the design was, and what variables were important to know about in each article. As you study the table, the reader can clearly see more studies in support of BiPAP than IS along with other information that would be of interest to the provider to support standards of care.

Table 2 Synthesis of IS and NIPPV Evidence /Types of Surgery

 

NUR504 week6

 

Follow the instructions provided in Critique of Research Studies Instructions.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin

Critique of Research Studies Instructions

Directions:

Complete a critique of the quantitative and qualitative articles that were submitted in Topic 3.

This assignment will be completed in three parts. Refer to the information below as a guide to the information that should be included in each part.

Follow the guidelines for the quantitative and qualitative article critiques in Chapter 5, Box 5.2, pages 112-114 and Box 5.3, pages 115-117 of the textbook or the Research Critique Additional Template Resource.

1) Utilize a central heading to indicate that what follows is the critique of the articles.

2) The side headings of the critique for each article should follow the headings in Box 5.2 and 5.3.

3) Note that within these BASIC guidelines, there are additional references to Detailed Critiquing Guidelines found in various boxes in chapters focused on the various elements of a research study report. Use these to expand the research study and to learn specific terminology appropriate to the critique of research.

When turning in the final submission, please put in thefollowing order: Quantitative Article Critique, Qualitative Article Critique, References (should include the two articles, the text, and any other additional sources).

 

NUR504 week7

 

This is a CLC assignment.

Follow the instructions provided “CLC Assignment: Evidence-Based Project (EBP).”

Utilize the Synthesis Table, Table of Evidence, and EBA Project Evaluation Tool to complete your CLC assignment. Submit these documents at the completion of the CLC assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment

 

NUR-504: Table of Evidence

Study 1 Study 2 Study 3 Study 4 Study 5

Author

Study title

Research Questions

Design

Setting/Sample

Methods: intervention/instruments

Analysis

Key findings

Recommendations

How this supports EBP/Capstone

EBP Project Evaluation

 

NUR504 week8

 

Follow the instructions provided in Critique of Research Studies instructions.

When turning in the final submission, please put in the following order: Quantitative Article Critique, Qualitative Article Critique, References (should include the two articles, the text, and any other additional sources).

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Critique of Research Studies Instructions

Directions:

Complete a critique of the quantitative and qualitative articles that were submitted in Topic 3.

This assignment will be completed in three parts. Refer to the information below as a guide to the information that should be included in each part.

Follow the guidelines for the quantitative and qualitative article critiques in Chapter 5, Box 5.2, pages 112-114 and Box 5.3, pages 115-117 of the textbook or the Research Critique Additional Template Resource.

1) Utilize a central heading to indicate that what follows is the critique of the articles.

2) The side headings of the critique for each article should follow the headings in Box 5.2 and 5.3.

3) Note that within these BASIC guidelines, there are additional references to Detailed Critiquing Guidelines found in various boxes in chapters focused on the various elements of a research study report. Use these to expand the research study and to learn specific terminology appropriate to the critique of research.

When turning in the final submission, please put in thefollowing order: Quantitative Article Critique, Qualitative Article Critique, References (should include the two articles, the text, and any other additional sources).

Critique of Research Studies – Part 1: Due Topic 4

For Part 1 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each article:

Quantitative Qualitative

• Title • Title

• Abstract • Abstract

• Introduction • Introduction

o Statement of the problem o Statement of the problem

o Hypotheses or research questions o Research questions

o Literature review o Literature review

o Conceptual/theoretical framework o Conceptual underpinnings

Critique of Research Studies – Part 2: Due Topic 6

For Part 2 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each article:

Quantitative Qualitative

• Method • Method

o Protection of human rights o Protection of participants’ rights

o Research design o Research design and research tradition

o Population and sample o Sample and setting

o Data collection and measurement o Data collection

o Procedures o Procedures

o Enhancement of trustworthiness

Critique of Research Studies – Part 3: Due Topic 8

For Part 3 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each article:

Quantitative Qualitative

• Results • Results

o Data analysis o Data analysis

o Findings

o Reliability and Validity o Findings

• Discussion o Theoretical integrations

o Interpretation of findings • Discussion

o Implications/recommendations o Interpretation of the findings

• Global Issues o Implications/recommendations

o Presentation • Global Issues

o Researcher credibility o Presentation

o Summary assessment o Researcher credibility

o Summary assessment

Evidence-Based Practice Project (EBP) Assignment

CLC Assignment: Evidence-Based Project (EBP)

Group work has benefits and liabilities. Everyone assigned to a CLC is expected to equally participate in the work in terms of time and quality of effort. The assignment should be apportioned to make the best use of the strengths of individual team members. Some of you are natural leaders. Your strengths can be your greatest liabilities. No one wants to be bossed around no matter how skilled the boss. Honest communication is critical to effective group work. The best way to avoid conflict is to set very clear expectations. Then, if someone does not do what is expected, he or she can be referred to the original agreement rather than have the confrontation become personal.

At the end of the Evidence-Based Practice project, students will have an opportunity to evaluate each other. These evaluations will be taken into consideration when grading individuals within the group. The grade will be given for the project as compared to the rubric for evaluation. Depending on your evaluations, individual grades will be equal to or less than the overall grade. Course faculty are able to observe the process in the CLC forum. If your work takes place outside the forum, this information will be absent. Be certain, even if you communicate via e-mail, phone, or face-to-face, to record the communication in the CLC forum.

NOTE:
 The final course of your program will require you to develop and implement an EBP guideline. This is your opportunity to learn the process and perhaps even identify an area of interest. Your choice of a topic for the capstone course should be related to your area of specialty. Each course you take will provide you with the opportunity to investigate theory and empirical literature to identify the relevant evidence you will need to complete this project. The more effort you expend now to learn this process, the easier it will be for you to complete the program efficiently.

 

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Topic 1:

Collaborative Learning Community: Evidence-Based Practice Agreement

1) Check into your CLC group.

a) Describe your prior experience with evidence-based practice (EBP) includingparticipation in developing EBP guidelines or protocols for changing practice.

CLC Agreement

1) Review the CLC Agreement

a) Choose one member totransfer the CLC Agreement to the CLC forum, input the CLC’s responses for all sections of the Agreement, and submit the CLC Agreement.

b) Each member should provide their contact information on the CLC Agreement and decide what tasks in the Project Management Specifics section they will be responsible for.

c) In the CLC Forum, discuss and provide responses for each component of the CLC Agreement. The CLC Group Review Process will be completed at the end of your project.

d) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working in a team environment.

2) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

3) Complete the CLC agreement, except for the CLC Group Review Process.

4) Submit the completed CLC Agreement to the instructor at the end of Topic 2.

Topic 2:

Collaborative Learning Community: Evidence-Based Practice Agreement.

Brainstorm: Initiate conversation regarding potential topics of interest.

1) This should be a nursing related problem, that is, a problem related to nursing practice, advance practice, leadership, or education. .

2) Identify several topics of interest and have individual group members do a quick survey of the literature to be sure that there is evidence available.

3) In order to develop a guideline/protocol, you will need credible resources. Read pages 29-34 for guidance in identifying sources of evidence.

a) The course readings include all of the information needed to complete this project. Chapters 1 and 2 provided the necessary information regarding Evidence-Based Practice and how to find evidence. Chapter 5 provides strategies for locating credible information. The sooner these chapters are read carefully, with the project in mind, the easier it will be.

4) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

Topic 3:

Collaborative Learning Community: Evidence-Based Practice Identification of Clinical Question

1) Refer to Figure 2.2 in the textbook for the model you will use to complete this project.

a. Note that you will not complete the entire process in this model, you will reach the step entitled,Pilot the change in practice.

2) As a group, finalize your choice of topic.

a. Review the literature regarding clinical problems presented in the previous topic in order to ensure that there is adequate evidence for your choice.

b. State your topic in the form of a problem statement and a foreground question.

c. The course readings include all of the information you need to complete this project.

d. Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

3) Choose one team member to submit the completed assignment and initial reference list to the instructor by the end of Topic4.

Topic 4:

Collaborative Learning Community: Evidence-Based Practice Literature Search/Appraisal of Evidence

1) UseFigure 2.1, Evidence hierarchy pyramid, inthe textbook as your guide for the levels of evidence in your reference list.

2) Locate case studies, relevant clinical articles written by experts, research articles,, evidence based guidelines and protocolsand theory that may guide the identification of appropriate solutions. This can include the articles reviewed from topic 3. Note, not all theories will have research that allows them to have a level assigned to them. This does not mean they are not good theories.

3) Appraise the evidence using the guidelines provided on pages 37-40 in the textbook.

a. Use these guidelines to discard references that are untrustworthy or irrelevant.

b. Use Box 2.2 to help with this decision-making process.

4) Use the following to organize the evidence by commonalities and/or contrary findings:

a. Chapter 5in the textbook provides information regarding how to synthesize the article findings.

b. Use the Evidence-Based Practice Project Evaluation tool located in resources to consolidate and present the findings

5) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

Topic 5:

Collaborative Learning Community: Evidence-Based Practice Literature Search/Appraisal of Evidence

1) Continue with the articles used inTopic 4.

2) Complete the Synthesis Table for the evidence and variables for the guideline.

a. Limit the articles to no more than ten; two per student in the CLC group would be reasonable.

b. A true proposal would require a comprehensive review of the literature and inclusion of all relevant works.

3) Record all communications in the CLC Forum.

Topic 6:

Collaborative Learning Community: Evidence-Based Practice Develop Clinical Guideline and Implementation Plan

1) Initiate work on developing a guideline or protocol based on your search of the literature.

2) Consider how to implement the intervention to test the protocol.

3) Identify potential barriers and describe strategies to gain cooperation from individuals who will be implementing the change.

4) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

Topic 7:

Collaborative Learning Community: Evidence-Based Practice Development Guidelines and Implementation Plan

1. Complete the protocol and write the plan to pilot the change in practice.

2. The Clinical Guidelines should include the problem statement, EBP question, literature review, along with all the tables used to arrive at the conclusion (can be appendices), the clinical protocol, and the implementation plan.. There is no specific template for this guideline/assignment.

3. The Implementation Plan for the protocol should include a timeline with criteria for evaluating the outcomes.

4. Use APA style headings for each section with subheadings as appropriate.

a. References should include all documents used for literature review along with sources used to guide the process.

1. Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

6. Submit the completed assignment to the instructor on the last day of Topic 7 and have one CLC member post the completed assignment all together in Topic 8 discussion forum.

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Address the following:

1. Write one research summary that uses a quantitative research design.

2. Write one research summary that uses a qualitative research design.

3. Each summary should be 250-500 words and should follow the template, Summarize Research Articles.

4. Use APA Level Heading 2 to separate the distinct parts of the study.

These article summaries will form the basis of the Critique of Research Studies Parts 1-3 assignments in modules 4, 6, and 8.

Prepare this Evidence-Based Practice assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This Evidence-Based Practice assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this Evidence-Based Practice assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Develop a presentation no longer than 10-12 minutes with comprehensive speaker’s notes that covers all of the major areas of your proposal.

Refer to the “Example of a Slide Show for a 20-Minute Paper Presentation,” located within the textbook appendix.

You will need to post your Evidence-Based Practice Presentation to the main forum in Topic 8 as directed by the instructor for class discussion and peer feedback.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

NUR504  Week 1 EBP Assignment 

Write a summary of 750-1,000 words that includes the following criteria:

1. An introduction that explains the focus of the article.

2. A summary of key points of the article.

3. A list of the steps taken by nursing to develop and implement an EBP.

4. Application of the learned information to a practice setting where the student either identifies an EBP that has been applied to your setting or a practice problem that would benefit from the implementation of an EBP.

5. A clear and concise conclusion.

This EBP assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this EBP assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

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NUR504  week2

Choose two scholarly, peer-reviewed articles about research studies.

The articles can be found using the Library or any of the sources recommended in the readings.

Address the following:

1. One article must be an example of a qualitative research study; the other must be a quantitative example.

2. These articles will be utilized for assignments in Modules 3, 4, 6 and 8.

3. Write a 350-500-word statement which includes:

4. A description of why each research study is categorized as quantitative or qualitative.

5. A justification for your selections.

6. The journal page reference for the research study selected and the reasons why it was selected.

7. A link to the selected articles or an attached copy of each article.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this EBP assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin