Category: Nursing

The leadership skills that I would need in this situation would be excellent listening skills, Masaya seems to be very frustrated and as his preceptor it is my job to help him through this. I would need to be a motivator to keep him moving forward he stated that he loves his job so I need to make sure it stays that way. Masaya needs to know that I am trustworthy, I am on his side and I want him to succeed in his job. I must continue to give him positive feedback even when he feels that all he is getting is negative feedback from others. As Masaya’s preceptor it is important for me to understand that he comes from a culture where using “sir and Ma ‘am” is considered to be a form of respect. I also would need to be flexible and willing to learn from Masaya myself because he obviously was taught a different way of giving report on his patients where he comes from, it is not for me or others to criticize but it could be a positive learning experience for all of us. It doesn’t say in the video if there was any pre- planning for when Masaya was arriving to the unit, but I think there could have been some teaching or some information handed out referencing the cultural differences from his home to ours. This may have helped with the adjustment period. If as Masaya’s preceptor I exhibit these qualities they may start to rub off on the other staff members and the entire staff’s outlook can change for the better.

I do believe that incivility was an issue in this scenario. According to Finkelman (2016) incivility can be viewed as such things as negative facial expressions, verbal abuse and threats. In the video Masaya stated that the other nurses would roll their eyes, the nurses are trying to fix him up on dates even though they know he is married. Lateral violence is also present in the video

The article and the video shared lateral violence, bullying, and lack of collaboration (Lachman, 2015). They just do not seem to value Masaya as part of their team at all. They seem to discredit him whenever they can. The other nurses did not even show any interest in recognizing him for the dish that he brought in to work for everyone. He feels ignored.

It should be the goal of all nurses to be as civil as possible when performing their jobs and interacting with their fellow co-workers. As nurses we all need to work together. Our co-workers can either make or break our working experience. There is always room for improvement, and we can all continue to learn from each other. In this situation instead of criticizing Masaya for being different everyone should be more interested in talking to him to see what they could learn from him that might make them a better nurse/coworker/person. Also in this situation when a scenario like this arises it must be addressed immediately so that it does not get out of hand and risk a good employee leaving the organization.

 

Finkelman,A. (2016). Leadership and Management for Nurses: Core Competencies for Quality Care (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson

Health Promotion Paper

You have recently been assigned Health Promotion as a new priority for the upcoming year.  Review the 
C-Span Health Promotion (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
 video and determine how you can use this information to promote health within your community.  Explain the importance of health promotion and the impact on the nation and the world.  How much should the government play a role in our health?  How much should the individual take control of his or her own health?  Would it be a more effective strategy to invest in preventive healthcare rather than treating sickness and disease?  Provide an argument for and against health promotion.

The Health Promotion assignment

Must be four to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

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

Must document all sources in APA style as outlined

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

Running head and page numbers

Textbook

Lovett-Scott, M., & Prather, F. (2014). Global health systems: 
Comparing strategies for delivering health services.
 Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Discuss how a committee on ethics within a hospital changes practices. How are those changes implemented and incorporated into new practices? How are those changes communicated to patients and families? How do nurses throughout the organization learn of the outcomes of ethics committees’ discussions?

Read chapter 13 and 28 of the class textbook and review the attached Power Point presentations.  You can read chapter 28 in Davis Plus Online Website.  Once done answer the following question;

Describe the cultural health customs of the Egyptian and Filipino cultures and how they influence the delivery community health care.

As you can see I’m giving you one question to elaborate.  As stated in the syllabus present your assignment in an APA format on an Arial 12 font word document attached to th threat in the discussion tab of the blackboard. A minimum of 2 evidence based practice references are required and 2 replies to one of your peers sustained with the proper references are required.  A minimum of 500 words are required.

Discussion: Professional Development and Certification

Consider the following scenario:

Isabel recently earned certifications offered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and the American Organization of Nurse Executives for nurse managers and leaders. She was especially proud of this accomplishment and was confident it would serve her well as she continued her career. At a conference last week, she had found herself talking with a colleague about certification. To her surprise, her colleague suggested that she look into certification through the Project Management Institute. It had not occurred to Isabel that she might need or want that type of certification, but upon further reflection she could see how important it was to be able to manage projects effectively. She wondered how pursuing this type of certification might further her professional development and lead to new opportunities down the road. At the very least, she decided it was worth exploring further.

As you are aware, numerous nursing organizations offer opportunities for professional development, community service, and information gathering. There are also many certifications you can obtain through professional societies or organizations. Certifications recognize an individual’s specialty area knowledge and skills and can lead to professional empowerment. By obtaining certifications, you can help improve your quality of practice and increase your earning potential.

In this Discussion, you consider development opportunities afforded through professional associations and examine how earning certifications can advance your career.

To prepare:

Reflect on your professional goals. These goals may relate to the practicum professional development objectives you established in Week 1 (Document Attached), but you are encouraged to take a broader view of what you would like to accomplish in the immediate future, as well as five or 15 years from now. Identify at least one goal that is especially important to you.

Think about the benefits of becoming involved in professional organizations and obtaining certifications.

If you already have a specialty or clinical certification, reflect on how this has impacted the achievement of your professional goals thus far.

Review information about two or more of the professional organizations listed in the Learning Resources. Consider the following questions:

As you explore each organization’s website, review the mission, vision, and value statements. Also examine the strategic plan, if possible. How do these align with your interests and your professional goals?

Investigate whether the organization offers networking opportunities with fellow professionals. Is there a local or regional chapter you could join?

What are the potential benefits of obtaining a certification through each organization? Examine the criteria for certification.

Evaluate your readiness and desire to become certified through each organization. What hesitations, if any, do you have?

How and why might this certification be useful to you and/or enhance your professional development?

Post a description of one or more of your professional goals. Explain a certification provided by a professional organization that would be of interest to you. Explain how and why this additional certification would be useful to you and/or enhance your professional development. Evaluate your readiness to obtain this certification, noting any reservations you may have.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days, using one or more of the following approaches:

Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence, or research.

Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.

Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.

Required Readings (Please use all references mentioned below)

Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

Reminder: Review resources from previous courses as necessary.

Matthews, J. H. (2012). Role of professional organizations in advocating for the nursing profession. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 17(1), 1.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 

The author addresses the importance of involvement in professional organizations for nursing professionals.

Shekleton, M. E., Preston, J. C., & Good, L. E. (2010). Growing leaders in a professional membership organization. Journal of Nursing Management, 18(6), 662–668.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 

“In order to grow leaders an organization must make a commitment to develop and maintain an infrastructure that supports leadership development activities” (Shekleton, Preston, & Good, 2010, p. 667). The authors discuss findings from a leadership development program.

American Association of Critical Care Nurses. (n.d.). Certification for nurse managers and leaders. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from 
http://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/content/cnmlhome.pcms?menu=certification

 

The American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation, in collaboration with the AONE credentialing center, offers certification for the nurse leader-manager.

American Medical Informatics Association. (2011). Clinical informatics becomes a board-certified medical subspecialty following ABMS vote. Retrieved from 
http://www.amia.org/news-and-publications/press-release/ci-is-subspecialty

 

This article addresses the movement to recognize clinical informatics as a subspecialty.

American Nurses Association. (2013). Leadership. Retrieved from 
http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ThePracticeofProfessionalNursing/Leadership

 

The ANA offers a leadership institute for professional development.

American Nurses Credentialing Center. (2013). ANCC certification center. 
Retrieved from http://www.nursecredentialing.org/certification.aspx

 

The ANCC is the largest and most prestigious credentialing organization. View the certifications available by specialty area.

American Organization of Nurse Executives. (2012). AONE credentialing center. Retrieved from 
http://www.aone.org/resources/certification/about_certifications.shtml

 

The AONE credentialing center, in collaboration with American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation, offers certification for the nurse leader-manager.

Healthcare Information and Management Systems. (2013). Health IT certifications. Retrieved from 
http://www.himss.org/health-it-certification?navItemNumber=13588

 

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has specified certification criteria for electronic health records.

NMA. (2012). Welcome to NMA! Retrieved from 

Home

 

This organization promotes the development of leadership competencies and interpersonal skills.

Project Management Institute. (2013). What are PMI certifications? Retrieved from 
http://www.pmi.org/Certification/What-are-PMI-Certifications.aspx

 

PMI recognizes that many professionals of varying skill and education levels are or will be involved with projects. The organization offers certification for professionals involved in project management.

Health reform strategies adopted by states.

The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize students with health reform strategies adopted by states. Students will select a state health policy reform innovation and describe the rationale, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical data are available) its impact. Students should summarize their findings in a 1-2 page, single-spaced memo due Sunday, October 8th . Examples of state innovations include Maryland’s hospital rate setting, Vermont’s single payer system, Massachusetts’ health reforms, Florida’s Medicaid program, and Kentucky’s Medicaid healthcare program.

Assignment Rubric

Rational Adoption     30 points

Funding Structure      30

Points Impact on Healthcare        30 points

APA Format         10 points

Looking Ahead: Self Directed Learning Plan (SDLP) – DRAFT

Purpose:

It’s important to develop your professional goals and how you achieve them in this course and your chosen program.

Directions:

To prepare your SDLP for the review, complete the steps outlined below. If you are prepared to submit it before Unit 7 week, please do so. This will give your instructor an opportunity to connect with you early in the term..

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What do you expect to learn in this course that will help you achieve your academic and professional goals? You are encouraged to reflect earnestly about how the course content and experience might serve your goals, as well as about what you might proactively do in the course to develop in your target areas.

If you have determined there are additional areas from which you would benefit, or areas you would like to replace, this is a good time to do so. Remember, this is your learning plan, so design it to help you achieve your unique goals.

This Assignment will be graded based on evidence of thoughtful development of your SDLP; a draft is due in this unit. Your Unit 7 Draft of the SDLP MUST be submitted in the SDLP Template (you cannot submit a paper). If you have references for the SDLP, these must be added under a Reference Heading at the very end of the SDLP Template. You do not need to submit a title page in APA format with the SDLP Assignment. Your final version, incorporating instructor feedback from the Unit 7 SDLP Draft is due in Unit 9.

SDLP Template

To view the Grading Rubric for this Looking Ahead: Self Directed Learning Plan (SDLP) Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources.

Assignment Requirements:

Before finalizing your work, you should:

be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above);

consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and

utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.

Your writing Looking Ahead: Self Directed Learning Plan (SDLP) Assignment should:

follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);

be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful; and

display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.

The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize students with health reform strategies adopted by states. Students will select a state health policy reform innovation and describe the rationale, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical data are available) its impact. Students should summarize their findings in a 1-2 page, single-spaced memo due Sunday, October 8th. Examples of state innovations include Maryland’s hospital rate setting, Vermont’s single payer system, Massachusetts’ health reforms, Florida’s Medicaid program, and Kentucky’s Medicaid healthcare program. Assignment Rubric Rationale/Adoption 30 points Funding Structure 30 points Impact on Healthcare 30 points APA Format 10 points

State Strategies (20% of final grade)

Due, Saturday, 10/07/2017

The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize students with

health reform strategies adopted by states. Students will select a

state health policy reform innovation and describe the rationale,

how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state

legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical data

are available) its impact. Students should summarize their findings

in a 1-2 page, single-spaced memo due Sunday, October 8th

.

Examples of state innovations include Maryland’s hospital rate

setting, Vermont’s single payer system, Massachusetts’ health

reforms, Florida’s Medicaid program, and Kentucky’s Medicaid

healthcare program.

Assignment Rubric

Rationale/Adoption 30 points

Funding Structure 30 points

Impact on Healthcare 30 points

APA Format 10 points

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING PLAN

 

The Self-Directed Learning Plan (SDLP) is a process and document to chronicle your accomplishments and learning steps through the MSN program and beyond as they relate to your professional goals.

 

The SDLP will help you to identify and target the array of competencies you need to reach your professional objectives and to help you organize your MSN learning experience to suit your career objectives.

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The SDLP will be a section of your Program Portfolio, so take some quality introspective time to consider strengths and areas of development relevant to your career objectives.Knowing your strengths and areas to develop, you can begin a plan to find out what you need to do to achieve your career goals.We encourage you to continue to reflect on the identified areas throughout the MSN program. If you feel a strength or development area is no longer relevant, you may add another to take its place. At any time, you may also add additional areas.

 

Your Name
:                 
Date:

 

Anticipated Nursing Role:

 

Professional Goal (3-5 years) from now:

 

 

 

Knowledge that prepares a graduate student for an advanced nursing role:

 

 

 

Skills that prepare a graduate student for an advanced nursing role:

 

 

 

Accomplishments that prepare a graduate student for an advanced nursing role:

 

 

 

 

 

Strengths to Leverage

 

Step 1:
The most effective and satisfied people align their work with their natural strong points.Identify 3-5 of your key strengths (see Column 1 below); these could be a competency, skill, ability, knowledge area or personal characteristic.Think about how you can leverage those strengths to be effective in your work, achieve your professional goals, and become a leader in your profession.

 

Step 2
:At the beginning of each course in your MSN program, answer the following question either using this template or a narrative format. What do you expect to learn in this course that will help you leverage your strengths? (See Column 2 below) Be as specific as you can, e.g., assume that a strength is your analytical ability.

 

Step 3
: Answer the following questions either using this template or a narrative format.Did you learn what you expected to learn? (See Column 3 below) Was there information or insights that helped you that you didn’t expect to learn at the outset of the course?What changes or additions, if any, will you make to your SDLP based on learning in this course?

 

 

Step 1: Strengths to Leverage

Step 2: Course Learning Goals

Step 3: Course Outcomes & Assessment

Strength 1 –

Strength 2 –

Strength 3 –

Strength 4 –

Strength 5 –

 

 

Areas to Develop

 

Step 1:
We all have strengths, but we also have areas on which we need to improve.As related to your career goal, identify 3-5 areas to develop (see Column 1 below); these could be a competency, skill, ability, knowledge area or personal characteristic.Think about how you can improve in these areas so that you can achieve your professional goals and become a leader in your profession.

 

Step 2
:What do you expect to learn in this course that will help you to develop in the identified area? (See Column 2 below)

 

Step 3
:Answer the following questions either using this template.Did you learn what you expected to learn? (See Column 3 below) Was there information or insights that helped you that you didn’t expect to learn at the outset of the course?What changes or additions, if any, will you make to your SDLP based on learning in this course?

 

Step 1: Areas to Develop

Step 2: Course Learning Goals

Step 3: Course Outcomes & Assessment

Area 1 –

Area 2 –

Area 3 –

 

Reflection

What do you expect to learn in this course that will help you achieve your academic and professional goals?

Qualitative Annotated Bibliography

For this assignment you will continue to review current research from South’s Online Library and provide a critical evaluation on that research through an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is a brief summary and analysis of the journal article reviewed. For more information on annotated bibliographies please visit Purdue’s OWL: Purdue Online Writing Lab

 

A total of two annotated bibliographies are to be submitted (not to exceed one page each). The articles must come from nursing scholarly literature and may not be older than 5 years since publication. Please note that the articles must be research based and reflect a qualitative methodology (review our reading assignments). Web pages, magazines, textbooks, and other books are not acceptable.

 

Each annotation must address the following critical elements:

 

Explanation of the main purpose and scope of the cited work

Brief description of the research conducted

Value and significance of the work (e.g., study’s findings, scope of the research project) as a contribution to the subject under consideration

Possible shortcomings or bias in the work

Conclusions or observations reached by the author

Summary as to why this research lends evidence to support the potential problem identified specific to your role specialization.

Submissions Area:

Please submit to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

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