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  • Walden NURS6501 week 5 quiz

    Walden NURS6501 week 5 quiz

    Question 1

    A nurse is teaching a patient about anaphylactic shock. Which information should the nurse include? The onset of anaphylactic shock is usually:

    Question 2

    A nurse is planning care for a patient in shock. Which principle should the nurse remember? During shock states, glucose uptake is usually:

    Question 3

    A 20-year-old female is being admitted to the hospital with fever and septic shock. Which set of assessment findings would the nurse expect the patient to exhibit?

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    Question 4

    A 10-year-old male presents with fever, lymphadenopathy, arthralgia, and nose bleeds. He is diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease. While planning care, which characteristic changes should the nurse remember?

    Question 5

    While planning care, the nurse remembers which principle? In valvular _____, the valve opening is constricted and narrowed because the valve leaflets, or cusps, fail to open completely. Walden NURS6501 week 5 quiz

    Question 6

    Which of the following lab tests will the nurse check to help diagnose heart failure and provide insight into its severity?

    Question 7

    When a patient with left heart failure starts to have a cough and dyspnea, which principle should the nurse remember? Pulmonary symptoms, common to left heart failure, are a result of:

    Question 8

    A 55-year-old male died of a myocardial infarction. Autopsy would most likely reveal:

    Question 9

    A 28-year-old female presents to the ER reporting severe chest pain that worsens with respirations or lying down. She has a fever, tachycardia, and a friction rub. Based upon the assessment findings, the nurse determines the patient is experiencing:

    Question 10

    A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider with fever, cardiac murmur, and petechial skin lesions. She is diagnosed with infective endocarditis. When the patient wants to know what caused the disease, what is the nurse’s best response? The most likely cause of the disease is:

    Question 11

    An infant undergoes an echocardiogram for a suspected heart defect. Tests reveal an opening in the middle of the atrial septum. What term would the nurse use to describe this defect?

    Question 12

    A 15-year-old male who is allergic to peanuts eats a peanut butter cup. He then goes into anaphylactic shock. Which assessment findings will the nurse assess for?

    Question 13

    A 1-month-old infant visits his primary care provider for a well-baby check. Physical exam reveals decreased cardiac output, hypotension, tachycardia, and a loud murmur suggestive of aortic stenosis. Which of the following would be expected with this diagnosis?

    Question 14

    For an infection to progress to septic shock, which of the following factors should the nurse determine occurred?

    Question 15

    A 3-year-old male is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause?

    Question 16

    Upon assessment of the patient, the nurse finds a widened pulse pressure and throbbing peripheral pulses. Which valve disorder does the nurse suspect?

    Question 17

    A nurse is explaining the function of the heart. Which is a correct response by the nurse? A function of the pericardium is to: Walden NURS6501 week 5 quiz

    Question 18

    A nurse recalls the most common cardiac valve disease in the United States, which tends to be most prevalent in young women, is:

    Question 19

    A 75-year-old male has severe chest pain and dials 911. Lab tests at the hospital reveal elevated levels of cardiac troponins I and T. Based upon the lab findings, the nurse suspects which of the following has occurred?

    Question 20

    A 52-year-old female is admitted to the cardiac unit with a diagnosis of pericarditis. She asks the nurse to explain where the infection is. In providing an accurate description, the nurse states that the pericardium is:

    Question 21

    A 51-year-old male presents with recurrent chest pain on exertion. He is diagnosed with angina pectoris. When he asks what causes the pain, how should the nurse respond? The pain occurs when:

    Question 22

    A 1-month-old infant was diagnosed with truncus arteriosus (TA) with a ventricular septal defect. Which of the following would the nurse also expect?

    Question 23

    A newborn is suspected of having coarctation of the aorta. Which of the following assessments would aid in diagnosis?

    Question 24

    A 20-year-old male underwent an echocardiogram to assess chest pain. Results revealed a congenital defect in papillary muscles. Which of the following would the nurse expect to occur?

    Question 25

    When a patient asks the nurse what is the most common cause of myocardial ischemia, which statement is the correct response? The most common cause of myocardial ischemia is:

    Question 26

    A 72-year-old female has a history of hypertension and atherosclerosis. An echocardiogram reveals backflow of blood into the left ventricle. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart?

    Question 27

    A 60-year-old female had a myocardial infarction. She was brought to the hospital 30 minutes later. She survived, but now the nurse is providing care for impaired ventricular function because:

    Question 28

    An 8-week-old infant presents to her primary care provider for a well-baby check. Physical exam reveals a murmur, and an echocardiogram shows a large ventricular septal defect. If left untreated, what condition should the nurse discuss with the parents?

    Question 29

    A 27-year-old male is admitted to a neurologic unit with a complete C-5 spinal cord transection. On initial assessment, he is bradycardic, hypotensive, and hyperventilating. He appears to be going into shock. The most likely mechanism of his shock is:

    Question 30

    A newborn child is diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot. What symptoms would the nurse expect to observe in the child?

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  • Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change

    Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change

    Week 1 Project

    Practicum II Journal Entry 1

    In this course, you will write six journal entries. These journal entries are reflective exercises to facilitate academic learning and self-development as a nurse leader. Reflective journaling provides the opportunity to increase self-awareness as a nurse leader. The journal also offers you an opportunity to reflect on nonacademic components of the practicum experience, including emotions, decision making, critical thinking, and stress associated with the nurse leadership role. There is no “right” or “wrong” in reflective journaling; however, the Practicum II Journal will create a link between the application of course concepts and the content of your specific practicum experience. Practicum journals may be written in first person.Practicum II Journal entries are graded assignments. They will not be viewed by or shared with other students, only with course instructors.Write a 300–500-word journal entry covering the following:

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    Where are you completing your Practicum II experience? Be certain to include the name, location, and contact information of the healthcare organization in which you are completing your practicum experience.

    Identify your preceptor. Be certain to include the preceptor’s name, title, and contact information (including telephone number and e-mail address).

    Identify two or three goals for this week that you have established for yourself related to Practicum II.

    Review and reflect on how you met these goals this week.

    Explain how you integrated two concepts or content areas from Week 1 into your practicum experience this week.

    Identify your area of greatest learning this week.

    Submission Details:

    Submit your Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change journal to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your journal entry SU_NSG6630_W1_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.

    Week 2 Project

    Week 2 Project Turnitin Originality Check enabled

    Instructions

    This is your second out of six journal assignments in this course.

    Write a 300–500-word journal entry covering the following:

    Identify two or three goals for this week that you have established for yourself related to Practicum II.

    Review and reflect on how you met these goals this week.

    Explain how you integrated two concepts or content areas from Week 2 into your practicum experience this week.

    Identify your area of greatest learning this week.

    Submission Details:

    Submit your Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change journal to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your journal entry SU_NSG6630_W2_A2_LastName_FirstInitial

    Week 3 Project

    Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes—Part 1

    As of October 2012, Medicare began paying hospitals based on their patient satisfaction scores, that is, how satisfied patients were with their care. One percent of payments are withheld from hospitals that did not score well; this one percent is then pooled and allocated as bonuses to hospitals with patient satisfaction scores that are above average on several measures. One of the roles of nurse executives is to be aware of how such healthcare policies impact their healthcare organizations. The purpose of this assignment is to describe the metrics used by the healthcare organization in which you are doing your Practicum II and how it is handling these issues.

    This week, you will begin analyzing the process of measuring and improving patient outcomes in your practicum setting. You will build upon this assignment to conduct a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis in Week 5. This week’s assignment provides you the opportunity to self-assess and determine any issues or challenges that need to be resolved prior to completing and submitting the Week 5 assignment.

    Week 3 Tasks

    Begin this assignment by having a discussion with your mentor and other key stakeholders in the organization in which you are completing your Practicum II.

    Then, write a 1–2-page Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change paper covering the following:

    Identify the measurements or outcome metrics being utilized in your practicum setting to gather and monitor patient satisfaction and patient outcomes data.

    Describe the current process of how, when, and by whom these data are collected.

    Describe the frequency with which the data are collected.

    Describe the process for sharing patient satisfaction and patient outcomes data with nurses, staff members, and other members of the healthcare delivery team.

    Submission Details:

    Support your statements with scholarly references and appropriate examples. Cite all sources using the APA format.

    Submit your Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change assignment in Word format to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your document SU_NSG6630_W3_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

    Week 4 Project

    Instructions

    This is your third out of six journal assignments in this course.

    Write a 300–500-word journal entry covering the following:

    Identify two or three goals for this week that you have established for yourself related to Practicum II.

    Review and reflect on how you met these goals this week.

    Explain how you integrated two concepts or content areas from Week 4 into your practicum experience this week.

    Identify your area of greatest learning this week.

    Submission Details:

    Submit your journal entry to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your journal entry SU_NSG6630_W4_A2_LastName_FirstInitial

    Week 5 Project

    Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes—Part 2

    In W3: Assignment, you began describing and analyzing the process of measuring and improving patient outcomes in your practicum setting. This week, you will build upon your work by continuing your analysis and conducting a SWOT analysis. You will submit your assignment in the format of a presentation.

    Begin this assignment by incorporating the instructor’s feedback on the assignment you submitted in Week 3.

    Then, prepare a 8–10-slide PowerPoint presentation covering the following:

    Present the information you described in W3: Assignment 2, including the following:

    The measurements or outcome metrics being utilized in your practicum setting to gather and monitor patient satisfaction and patient outcomes data.

    The current process of how, when, and by whom these data are collected.

    The frequency with which the data are collected.

    The process for sharing patient satisfaction and patient outcomes data with nurses, staff members, and other members of the healthcare delivery team.

    Analyze the current status of the healthcare organization with respect to patient satisfaction and outcomes to date.

    Conduct a SWOT analysis of the process followed by your practicum setting to measure and improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. Use the SWOT matrix to present your analysis.

    Examine the role of the nurse leader in the structure, process, and outcome of gathering and monitoring patient satisfaction and patient outcomes data.

    Use APA style and formatting for your assignment. Make sure to include the following in your presentation:

    A title and a reference slide (these do not count toward the number of slides in your assignment)

    Headings for each slide or section

    Speaker notes in support of the information in each slide

    Submission Details:

    Submit your assignment in a PowerPoint presentation to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your document SU_NSG6630_W5_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.ppt.

    On a separate slide, cite all sources using the APA format.

    Week 6 Project

    Instructions

    This is your fourth out of six journal assignments in this course.

    Write a 300–500-word journal entry covering the following:

    Identify two or three goals for this week that you have established for yourself related to Practicum II.

    Review and reflect on how you met these goals this week.

    Explain how you integrated two concepts or content areas from Week 6 into your practicum experience this week.

    Identify your area of greatest learning this week.

    Submission Details:

    Submit your Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change journal entry to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your journal entry SU_NSG6630_W6_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.

    Week 6 Project 2

    Working Ahead for W10 Project

    In W10: Assignment 2, you will complete your second major assignment for this course. For this assignment, you will prepare an executive summary of an evidence-based organizational change to improve one aspect or focus of the healthcare organization’s strategic plan. In W7: Assignment 2, you will submit a draft of this assignment.

    This week, you can do the following to prepare for this assignment:

    Develop a rationale for why you are implementing the evidence-based practice change to this issue or area of interest.

    Begin preparing a literature review of at least two to three peer-reviewed articles related to the selected topic or area of interest.

    Examine the significance of the qualitative data related to the selected topic or area of interest.

    Identify one change theory that could apply to your selected topic or area.

    Submission Details:

    Submit your Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Week 7 Project

    Evidence-Based Organizational Change—Part 1

    Typically it takes seventeen years to get nursing research from the “bench to the bedside,” and this is entirely too long! Just think of the compromises or “missteps” in nursing care that could negatively impact patient satisfaction and patient outcomes. Organizational change, as well as nursing care, must be grounded in evidence-based strategies at all times. It can be challenging to seek out and apply evidence-based knowledge for clinical practice, operational issues, and nursing leadership. Nurse leaders must have quality time to ponder, review, locate, analyze, and synthesize evidence-based resources to guide practice and organizational change. Nurse leaders must be able to apply effective evidence-based strategies to foster and promote quality care and achieve the organizational mission and strategic outcomes. Nurse leaders must also be able to clearly communicate change to multiple key stakeholders within the healthcare organization. One of the ways to communicate change is to prepare an executive summary describing the proposed change.

    This week, you will begin preparing an executive summary of an evidence-based organizational change to improve one aspect or focus of the healthcare organization’s strategic plan. You will also present your rationale for implementing the evidence-based practice change.

    The purpose of this assignment is to assess your progress on the final executive summary due in Week 10. This assignment provides you the opportunity to self-assess and determine any issues or challenges that need to be resolved prior to completing and submitting the final Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change assignment.

    Week 7 Tasks

    Begin this assignment by having a discussion with your practicum preceptor. Select a topic or area of interest related to your administrative experience in your chosen practicum setting.

    Using the readings for the week, the South University Online Library, and the Internet, prepare a 1–2-page paper covering the following:

    Selecting the Issue: Provide a brief summary of the issues or problem areas of your selected issue or area of interest. Provide a rationale for implementing the evidence-based practice change to this issue or area of interest.

    Data Gathering: Conduct a literature review of at least two to three peer-reviewed articles as well as qualitative data related to the selected topic or area of interest. Explain your findings.

    Identifying the Change Theory: Identify one change theory that could apply to your selected topic or area. Briefly explain how you plan to apply this change theory to your selected topic or area of interest. Explain the goodness-of-fit of the selected change theory. Provide a valid rationale for your answer.

    Submission Details:

    Submit your assignment in Word format to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your document SU_NSG6630_W7_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

    Week 8 Project

    Instructions

    This is your fifth out of six journal assignments in this course.

    Write a 300–500-word journal entry covering the following:

    Identify two or three goals for this week that you have established for yourself related to Practicum II.

    Review and reflect on how you met these goals this week.

    Explain how you integrated two concepts or content areas from Week 8 into your practicum experience this week.

    Identify your area of greatest learning this week.

    Submission details:

    Submit your Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change journal entry to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your journal entry SU_NSG6630_W8_A2_LastName_FirstInitial

    Week 9 Project

    Instructions

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    This is your sixth and final journal assignment.

    Write a 300–500-word journal entry covering the following:

    Identify two or three goals for this week that you have established for yourself related to Practicum II.

    Review and reflect on how you met these goals this week.

    Explain how you integrated two concepts or content areas from Week 9 into your practicum experience this week.

    Identify your area of greatest learning this week.

    Submissons Details:

    Submit your journal entry to the Submission Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your journal entry SU_NSG6630_W9_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.

    Week 10 Project

    Instructions

    Evidence-Based Organizational Change—Part 2

    In Week 7, you began preparing an executive summary of an evidence-based organizational change to improve one aspect or focus of the healthcare organization’s strategic plan. This week, you will finalize your executive summary and submit your Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change assignment.

    The purpose of the executive summary is to prepare a presentation for an audience of key stakeholders, such as a board of trustees or group of nurse executives and/or policy makers. An executive summary is a 2–3-page overview written in easy-to-understand language highlighting the essence of the evidence-based organizational change.

    Week 10 Tasks

    Begin this assignment by incorporating the instructor’s feedback on the assignment you submitted in Week 7.

    Then, prepare a 2–3-page paper addressing the following:

    Create an executive summary of the evidence-based organizational change to improve one aspect or focus of the healthcare organization’s strategic plan regarding your selected topic or area of interest. The text in the summary should be double-spaced.

    Develop your rationale for implementing the evidence-based practice change by including the following:

    An overview of your chosen topic or area of interest and rationale for selection.

    An explanation of the change theory you selected and its goodness-of-fit.

    A brief analysis and comment on your literature review findings and the qualitative data gathered in support.

    Submission Details:

    The forms should be submitted to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your document SU_NSG6630_W10_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc

    On a separate page, cite all sources using the APA format.

    Practicum Journal Entry, Measuring and Improving Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Organizational Change

  • NURS 540 Research Utilization Discussion Essay Assignments Papers

    NURS 540 Research Utilization Discussion Essay Assignments Papers

    This course promotes an evidence-based approach to advanced nursing practice. Evidenced-based research findings for nursing practice will be evaluated in terms of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic relevance. An understanding of the research process, applicable theories, organizational dynamics, and leadership functions are applied to design and process of implementing research in health care settings. This course presents methods and tools for generating and assessing data for nursing practice, emphasizing the link between research and evidence-based practice, and providing guidance on evaluating and critiquing research evidence. Other topics include more in-depth coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research and the basics on developing and testing new instruments.

    Week 1 Research Proposal Project Submit Problem Statement and Research Topic

    Problem Statement and Research Topic

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    This week, you will seek approval for a research area for your quantitative research proposal project due in weeks 7 and 8. Submit a one-page, double-spaced paper addressing the following points:

    Identify your chosen research topic

    Create at least one problem statement to go along with your chosen research area

    Identify your research question/s

    Explain the significance of the research topic to nursing

    Upon completion, your instructor will approve, deny, or make recommendations for modifications of your research topic, problem statement, or research question(s) to ensure successful completion of the research proposal project.

    If you need some assistance creating a PICOT question, click here for a template provided by the AAACN.

    Week 2 Research Proposal Literature Review (Rough Draft) – NURS 540 Research Utilization Discussion Essay Assignments Papers

    Literature Review Rough Draft

    The literature review is one of the most important components, and often the most time consuming part, of a good research proposal. Without the solid foundation of a good literature review, it is difficult to make a strong research proposal.

    This week, you will work to develop a rough draft of your literature review. You will continue to develop the literature review next week based on feedback provided by your instructor. Then in week 7, you will submit a well-polished literature review as part of your final research proposal.

    The following requirements should be met in your literature review:

    Include a minimum of six scholarly sources

    Organize in logical sections

    Include an overview of the literature

    Be unbiased in your presentation of information

    Include sources and content relevant to your research questions and hypothesis; state the relevance in your literature review

    Include a critical assessment of the sources. Do not simply include a summary of what you have read

    A strong introduction and conclusion, including further questions for research

    Proper APA formatting, citations, and references

    Keep in mind that this is a rough draft, so the literature review does not need to be perfect. However, you should still submit a literature review with proper APA formatting, correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar that meets all of the specifications of the assignment listed above. You will then receive feedback from your instructor and continue to do more research, and modify and improve your current literature review.

    Week 3 Research Proposal Project Literature Review – NURS 540 Research Utilization Discussion Essay Assignments Papers

    This week, you will receive feedback from your instructor on your rough draft assignment. You will edit, revise, and add any additional information to your literature review based on your instructor feedback and additional research and reading. This submission should be more polished than your previous version. As you continue to read about your chosen research topic, feel free to add to your literature review and make it even more meaningful for your research proposal.

    The following requirements should be met in your literature review:

    Include a minimum of six scholarly sources

    Organize in logical sections

    Include an overview of the literature

    Be unbiased in your presentation of information

    Include sources and content relevant to your research questions and hypothesis; state the relevance in your literature review

    Include a critical assessment of the sources. Do not simply include a summary of what you have read

    A strong introduction and conclusion, including further questions for research

    Proper APA formatting, citations, and references

    Week 4 Research Proposal Project Design (Sampling, Reliability, Validity) – NURS 540 Research Utilization Discussion Essay Assignments Papers

    Design

    For this section of your research proposal assignment, you will focus on the sampling, reliability, and validity of your research proposal. This section will include information on sampling, reliability, and validity.

    The following components should be addressed in your paper this week:

    Information on your sample

    Sampling basic information (age, gender, criteria, etc.)

    Sample size

    Explain why your sample is appropriate for your study

    Reliability

    Explain how your data collection process is consistent and reliable

    Explain why your measurement tool is reliable

    Validity

    Explain how you will ensure you have a valid sample

    Explain how you tested the validity of your measurement tool

    APA formatting, references, and citations are required.

    Your research project design should be included as part of your final submission for your research proposal project in week 7 and your research proposal presentation in week 8. Use the feedback you receive from your instructor on your design to modify and improve before submission of your final project in weeks 7 and 8.

    Week 5 Research Proposal Project Implementation Plan (Ethics, Recruitment, Data Collection) – NURS 540 Research Utilization Discussion Essay Assignments Papers

    Implementation Plan

    For this section of your research proposal assignment, you will focus on the implementation plan, which includes considerations for ethics, recruitment practices, and a plan for how you will collect your data. Please note that you will not explain how to analyze your data in this section, but rather how you will go about collecting the data.

    The following components must be addressed:

    Explain how you will ensure your research is conducted in an ethical manner

    Include a copy of an informed consent that will be included for participants of your research proposal project (see pp. 202–203 for a sample)

    Explain how you will recruit participants for your study, and how your recruitment process will remain ethical. Be sure to address any incentives (if applicable)

    Explain what quantitative data you will collect and how you will go about collecting this data (survey, questionnaire, observation, etc.)

    APA formatting, references, and citations are required.

    Your research project implementation plan should be included as part of your final submission for your research proposal project in week 7 and your research proposal presentation in week 8. Use the feedback you receive from your instructor on your implementation plan to modify and improve before submission of your final project in weeks 7 and 8.

    Week 6 Research Proposal Project Data Analysis Plan

    Data Analysis Plan

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    For this section of your research proposal assignment, you will carefully design a plan for analyzing your quantitative data. Explain in detail how you will go about analyzing your data. Be sure to:

    Include definitions of all variables

    Identify your null hypothesis and research hypothesis

    Include the type of analysis to be conducted (correlation, t-test, confidence interval, regression, ANOVA, ANCOVA, etc.)

    Explain why this type of analysis is most appropriate for your research

    Identify the significance level (typically set to .05, but may be set to .01 or .10)

    Explain what results you are looking for in your quantitative study (how will you know if you will accept or reject your null and research hypothesis?)

    APA formatting, references, and citations are required.

    Your research project data analysis plan should be included as part of your final submission for your research proposal project in week 7 and your research proposal presentation in week 8. Use the feedback you receive from your instructor on your data analysis plan to modify and improve before submission of your final project in weeks 7 and 8.

    Week 7 Research Proposal Project Final -NURS 540 Research Utilization Discussion Essay Assignments Papers

    All components of this project have been completed in previous weeks, so your final research proposal project paper should be cohesive, polished, and incorporate feedback from your instructor from the previous weeks. Your research proposal should be between 10 and 15 pages. Follow proper APA format and style and include a cover page, reference page, and any applicable tables or appendices. Your research proposal should have a nursing theoretical foundation.

    Your research proposal must include the following sections:

    Background and rationale for the study

    Review of the relevant literature

    Design and methodology

    You must include the following components:

    Section One: Introduction

    The research proposal should:

    Start with a statement of the problem and objective for the study, which articulates the main objectives that the study desires to achieve.

    Include a description of the theoretical framework to be utilized and a rationale for choosing a framework.

    Describe the significance and relevance of the problem. Why is this particular study needed? How will findings contribute to the field of advanced practice nursing? Why is this research needed?

    Section Two: Literature Review

    The literature review should:

    Be a synthesis of the major concepts from recently published research findings.

    Be organized by themes and not just a report about what each author discovered in his or her research findings.

    Identify no fewer than six relevant research articles.

    Synthesize the literature in relation to where the study fits within the context of the proposed study.

    Section Three: Design and Methodology

    In this section, what is to be done, and who, what, how, and where are all to be included in your proposal. The methods should be relevant to the question that is to be answered as a result of the research study. There should be information included about the study design, the setting and sample, data collection methods, and data collection analysis procedures. Ethical considerations should also be addressed in this area. Limitations and a plan for communicating the research findings should also be included in this section.

    All critical elements of design and methods should be detailed, including:

    Definitions of the variables

    Identification of the population and sample

    Procedures for sampling

    Processes for obtaining consent to do the study

    Informed consent form to be given to research participants

    Data collection procedures

    A clearly stated method of data analysis

    An explanation on why your data analysis method is appropriate for your research

    Issues related to validity and reliability

    Ethical considerations (including plans for the protection of human subjects as appropriate)

    Week 8 Research Proposal Presentation – NURS 540 Research Utilization Discussion Essay Assignments Papers

    This week, you will submit your presentation using the Kaltura recording tool within Blackboard. See the Getting Started with Kaltura link listed under the Resources area in your course menu to learn how to use this tool. Submit an 8- to 10-minute recorded presentation explaining the key components of your research proposal. Include the following points:

    A brief introduction, including your research questions and hypothesis

    The significance to nursing

    An overview of your literature review

    A summary of your design and methodology

    Include:

    Your sample procedures

    Your data collection procedures

    An overview of your data analysis plan

    Ethical considerations

    A summary and conclusion of your research proposal

    NURS 540 Research Utilization Discussion Essay Assignments Papers

  • nsg6630 -Evidence-Based Organizational Change

    nsg6630 -Evidence-Based Organizational Change

    Typically it takes seventeen years to get nursing research from the “bench to the bedside,” and this is entirely too long! Just think of the compromises or “missteps” in nursing care that could negatively impact patient satisfaction and patient outcomes. Organizational change, as well as nursing care, must be grounded in evidence-based strategies at all times. It can be challenging to seek out and apply evidence-based knowledge for clinical practice, operational issues, and nursing leadership. Nurse leaders must have quality time to ponder, review, locate, analyze, and synthesize evidence-based resources to guide practice and organizational change. Nurse leaders must be able to apply effective evidence-based strategies to foster and promote quality care and achieve the organizational mission and strategic outcomes. Nurse leaders must also be able to clearly communicate change to multiple key stakeholders within the healthcare organization. One of the ways to communicate change is to prepare an executive summary describing the proposed change.

    This week, you will begin preparing an executive summary of an evidence-based organizational change to improve one aspect or focus of the healthcare organization’s strategic plan. You will also present your rationale for implementing the evidence-based practice change.

    The purpose of this assignment is to assess your progress on the final executive summary due in Week 10. This assignment provides you the opportunity to self-assess and determine any issues or challenges that need to be resolved prior to completing and submitting the final nsg6630 -Evidence-Based Organizational Change assignment.

    Week 7 Tasks

    Begin this nsg6630 -Evidence-Based Organizational Change assignment by having a discussion with your practicum preceptor. Select a topic or area of interest related to your administrative experience in your chosen practicum setting.

    Using the readings for the week, the South University Online Library, and the Internet, prepare a 1–2-page paper covering the following:

    Selecting the Issue: Provide a brief summary of the issues or problem areas of your selected issue or area of interest. Provide a rationale for implementing the evidence-based practice change to this issue or area of interest.

    Data Gathering: Conduct a literature review of at least two to three peer-reviewed articles as well as qualitative data related to the selected topic or area of interest. Explain your findings.

    Identifying the Change Theory: Identify one change theory that could apply to your selected topic or area. Briefly explain how you plan to apply this change theory to your selected topic or area of interest. Explain the goodness-of-fit of the selected change theory. Provide a valid rationale for your answer.

    Submission Details:

    Submit your nsg6630 -Evidence-Based Organizational Change assignment in Word format to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Evidence-Based Organizational Change—Part 2

    In Week 7, you began preparing an executive summary of an evidence-based organizational change to improve one aspect or focus of the healthcare organization’s strategic plan. This week, you will finalize your executive summary and submit your assignment.

    The purpose of the executive summary is to prepare a presentation for an audience of key stakeholders, such as a board of trustees or group of nurse executives and/or policy makers. An executive summary is a 2–3-page overview written in easy-to-understand language highlighting the essence of the evidence-based organizational change.

    Week 10 Tasks

    Begin this assignment by incorporating the instructor’s feedback on the assignment you submitted in Week 7.

    Then, prepare a 2–3-page paper addressing the following:

    Create an executive summary of the evidence-based organizational change to improve one aspect or focus of the healthcare organization’s strategic plan regarding your selected topic or area of interest. The text in the summary should be double-spaced.

    Develop your rationale for implementing the evidence-based practice change by including the following:

    An overview of your chosen topic or area of interest and rationale for selection.

    An explanation of the change theory you selected and its goodness-of-fit.

    A brief analysis and comment on your literature review findings and the qualitative data gathered in support.

    Submission Details:

    The forms should be submitted to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

    Name your document SU_NSG6630_W10_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc

    On a separate page, cite all sources using the APA format.

  • NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers – West Coast University – exam questions and answers

    NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    Week 1 discussion

    DQ 1

    Compare and contrast the structure of the first EHR versus the current EHR system.

    DQ 2

    Describe two benefits and two challenges of the EHR. Name two strategies to address the challenges of the EHR.

    Week 2 discussion

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    DQ 1

    Explain what NIC, NOC, and NANDA are and how you currently utilize them in your nursing practice. If you do not utilize them, explain why and what you use in replacement.

    DQ2

    After reviewing the nursing informatics scope and standards, which two standards are you strongest in and why? Which two standards could you improve and how will you accomplish this?

    Week 3 discussion

    DQ 1

    Take a position on whether the ANCC or the AMIA certification is better in healthcare informatics. What led you to that determination? NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    DQ 2

    Choose a change management theory and describe how you would apply it to the implementation of a new healthcare technology in your area/speciality of nursing.

    Week 4 discussion

    DQ 1

    What are two strategies you could employ to engage patients with the use of healthcare technologies? How would you assess the effectiveness of these strategies?

    DQ 2

    Describe how you can utilize healthcare informatics in the generation and discovery of new knowledge.

    Week 5 discussion

    DQ 1

    Describe how you would utilize health informatics to enhance a specific area of public health. How would you assess outcomes related to the utilization of health informatics in public health. NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    DQ 2

    Describe an innovative technology in the healthcare setting in which you are currently practicing. Name two benefits and two limitations of this technology.

    Week 6 discussion

    DQ 1

    Describe the relationship between meaningful use and health information exchange.

    DQ 2

    Name five of the top challenges in healthcare informatics and discuss at least two strategies to address these challenges.NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    Week 7 discussion

    DQ 1

    What is the relationship between nursing informatics and interdisciplinary departments in utilizing healthcare informatics and technology?

    DQ 2

    Name two obstacles in implementing healthcare informatics in non-acute healthcare settings. What are four strategies that may help to overcome these obstacles? NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    Week 8 discussion

    DQ 1

    Compare and contrast two different roles in nursing informatics.

    DQ 2

    Discuss two trends in healthcare informatics and what competencies nursing informaticists will need to successfully support these trends

    Week 1 EHR Implementation Pros/Cons Essay  – NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    Write an essay detailing the benefits and potential consequences of implementation of a new EHR platform within a healthcare setting. Your essay should be two to three pages in length. Compose your essay in APA format with a title page, introduction, conclusion, and reference page. Cite one to two scholarly references in APA format. An abstract is not necessary. Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years.

    Week 2 Informatics in Improving Patient Care Presentation

    Using Kaltura, create a presentation that discusses the role of health informatics in improving patient care. Include an example of a new trend in digital technology that has helped improve patient care (e.g., telehealth, patient portals). Do not focus on just one topic, but include an overview of how the informatics technology you chose to research in general improves patient care. Make sure to reference at least three scholarly resources. Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years.

    Your presentation—created using the Kaltura recording tool—should include, audio, video, and either tool you chose an integrated PowerPoint presentation or a recording using visual aids and should be a maximum of 10 minutes in length. See the Getting Started with Kaltura link in your main menu on the left for instructions on how to use the Kaltura recording tool. NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    Week 3 New Healthcare Technology Implementation Plan -NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    Using the change management plan of your choice, develop an implementation plan for a new healthcare technology of your choice. Along with your submitted implementation plan, include a reflection that answers the question: How did the change management theory inform your decisions regarding implementation of the healthcare technology? Your implementation plan should be two to three pages in length and your reflection at least one page, not including the title and reference pages. Compose your plan in APA format, citing one to two scholarly references. Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years.

    Week 4 Qualitative and Quantitative Research and Informatics Presentation

    Find one quantitative and one qualitative research article on a healthcare topic of your choice. Using Kaltura recording tool in Blackboard, create a presentation that includes the following:

    A thorough discussion of both research articles, including topic, methodology, research design, sample, findings, and implications. NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers.

    Answer the following question: How could you utilize healthcare informatics to conduct similar studies (one quantitative and one qualitative)?

    Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years.

    Your presentation—created using the Kaltura recording tool—should include audio, video, and either an integrated PowerPoint presentation or a recording using visual aids and should be no more than 8 minutes in length. Utilize APA format within your presentation. See the Getting Started with Kaltura link in your main menu on the left for instructions on how to use the Kaltura recording tool. Your presentation must be recorded using this tool.

    Week 5 Health Literacy Program Plan – NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    Write a plan for the design of a health literacy program for public health/community that is geared toward adults and children utilizing technology.

    Include the following:

    What will you teach them?

    What type of educational technique will you utilize?

    Will you teach the adults and children together or separately?

    How will you manage the option you chose?

    Your health literacy program plan should be two to three pages in length. Compose it in APA format with a title page, introduction, conclusion, and references section. An abstract is not necessary. Cite one to two scholarly references in APA format. Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years. NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers.

    Week 6 Informatics Interactive Case Study Journal

    Once you have engaged the course materials for this week, explore the informatics and patient records case study below.

    Associate what you have learned this week and thus far in the course with the case study, specifically topics such as ethics, closed networks, and HIPAA. Imagine you are nurse Jillian and answer the following questions.

    What would you have done in this situation when your technology systems were down, and you felt it was urgent to connect with the patient and family? Justify your actions.

    How do you believe Jillian’s clinic manager, Tom, should handle this situation given his options that were presented at the end?

    Include at least two scholarly sources in your journal entry. Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years. NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers.

    Week 7 Telehealth System Action Plan -NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    Consider the following scenario. You are in a rural community that lacks specialty care practices and providers. The practice where you work is going to become part of a statewide telehealth system linking specialty care to community-based clinics throughout the state. Your clinic will be linked to a large major public school academic health center that is part of a state initiative.

    You and your colleagues have pushed to establish a statewide network of telehealth knowing that it will make a considerable difference in the quality of care your patients receive. However, there is a lot of work to do related to its implementation and effective use. The physicians you work with want to control the process, but they want you to do the background work. You need a plan that includes working with your physician colleagues and other staff that also recognizes your leadership role because you will be the liaison to other clinics and the academic health centers statewide.

    Write an action plan detailing how you plan to complete this task. Your action plan should be one to two pages in length, not including the title and reference pages and composed in APA format. Make sure to cite at least two scholarly sources to support your plan. Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years.

    Week 8 Home Monitoring Technology Research Paper – NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers

    Explore the literature to identify a new type of home monitoring technology (within the last five years) that has been implemented to address or improve patient outcomes. In addition to discussing the current research on the technology and its implementation, make sure to address the following questions within your paper.

    Are the outcomes mostly based on cost savings or improved quality of life for clients?

    In your research, did you find any disadvantages of the home monitoring technology?

    Utilize the WCU online library to locate peer-reviewed articles for your research. Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years. NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers.

    Compose a five- to six-page research paper in APA format. Your research paper should have a title page, abstract, and headings that delineate the specific assignment requirements. Include five to six citations and references. NURS677 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Essay Assignment Papers.

  • Theory and the APN Role Discussion Essay Assignment Paper

    Theory and the APN Role Discussion Essay Assignment Paper

    Karen, a registered nurse, decided that she wants to become a CNP. She applied and was accepted to the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Chamberlain College of Nursing. She received a course curriculum that outlined the courses necessary to complete her degree. One of the early courses in the program curriculum is NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice.

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    You are a student colleague of Karen’s enrolled in the same class. On the course Q & A Forum, Karen posted, “Nursing theory is outdated and is too broad and isn’t useful for Advance Practice Nurses.”

    Discussion Question:

    Is Karen right? Is theory important to APN practice? Why, or why not?

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  • NURS6053 Essay Assignment Papers – Application-Systems Theory

    NURS6053 Essay Assignment Papers – Application-Systems Theory

    Assignment: Application: Systems Theory

    As noted in the Learning Resources, systems theory provides a meaningful and beneficial means of examining challenges in health care organizations. To do this effectively, however, it is essential to assess all system components, as some may be relatively healthy while others are problematic.

    For this Assignment, you apply systems theory to the examination of a problem in a department or a unit within a health care organization. (Note: You may use the same problem you identified for the Discussion as long as it meets the criteria for this NURS6053 Essay Assignment Papers – Application-Systems Theory assignment.)

    To prepare:

    Review the Meyer article, “Nursing Services Delivery Theory: An Open System Approach,” in this week’s Learning Resources. Focus especially on the information presented in Table 1 (p. 2831) and Figure 2 (p. 2833).

    Reflect on your organization or one with which you are familiar. Within a particular department or unit in this organization, identify a problem the staff is encountering.

    Using Table 1 in the Meyer article as a guide, analyze the department or unit, identifying inputs, throughput, output, cycles of events, and negative feedback. Consider whether the problem you have selected relates to input, throughput, output, cycles of events, and/or negative feedback.

    Think about how you could address the problem: Consider what a desired outcome would be, then formulate related goals and objectives, and translate those goals into policies and procedures.

    Research professional standards that are pertinent to your identified problem.

    Reflect on the organization’s mission statement and values. In addition, consider how addressing this problem would uphold the mission and values, while improving the organizational culture and climate. (Depending on the organization you have selected, you may have explored these in the Week 1 Discussion.)

    To complete:

    By Day 7

    Write a 3- to 5-page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:

    Describe a department or unit within a health care organization using systems theory terminology. Include a description of inputs, throughput, output, cycles of events, and negative feedback. NURS6053 Essay Assignment Papers – Application-Systems Theory

    Describe the problem you identified within the department or unit using an open- systems approach, and state where the problem exists using the systems theory model (input, throughput, output, cycles of events, or negative feedback).

    Based on this information, explain how you would address the problem as follows:

    Formulate a desired outcome.

    Identify goals and objectives that would facilitate that outcome.

    Translate those goals and objectives into policies and procedures for the department or unit.

    Describe relevant professional standards.

    Explain how your proposed resolution to the problem would uphold the organization’s mission and values and improve the culture and climate.

    The Assignment, Systems Theory, is due by Day 7 of Week 2.

    Reminder: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements. All papers submitted must use this formatting.

    This Assignment is due by Day 7 of Week 2 (this week) and must be submitted through the Week 2 Assignment Link.

    Submission and Grading Information

    To submit your completed NURS6053 Essay Assignment Papers – Application-Systems Theory  Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

    Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK2Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

    Click the Week 2 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

    Click the Week 2 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.

    Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK2Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.

    If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.

    Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

    NURS6053 Essay Assignment Papers – Application-Systems Theory

  • Genetic disorder and genetic component causing it multifactorial inheritance components that may contribute to the disorder

    Genetic disorder and genetic component causing it multifactorial inheritance components that may contribute to the disorder

    Find an article on a genetic disorder and summarize in two or three paragraphs the genetic component causing the disorder and any multifactorial inheritance components that may contribute to the disorder. Discuss the usual age of disease onset and if the sex-specific threshold model fits the disorder. What education could you present to high-risk patients to reduce the risk of disease onset if a multifactorial component exists?

    Q2

    Genetic screening has become widely available to the public including prenatal screening of the fetus in utero to screening adults for genetic disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and breast cancer. Share your thoughts on the legal, ethical, and social implications that may be related to genetic screening. How would you educate your patient that is considering having genetic screening?

    Week 2

    Choose an FDA-approved prescription medication and discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the medication, including any differences that would be expected based on the patient’s age, a condition of pregnancy, or lactation. Address any adverse effects the medication may have based on age, pregnancy, or lactation.

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    Week 2 dw 2

    Active acquired immunity can be achieved through the use of childhood immunizations. Many parents voice concerns regarding the safety of vaccinations. What is your opinion on the current use of vaccinations? How would you educate parents regarding the safety and effectiveness of vaccinations? Defend your answers with evidence-based research.

    Genetic disorder and genetic component causing it multifactorial inheritance components that may contribute to the disorder

  • NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full Course

    NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full Course

    Week 2 assignment

    Assignment: Adaptive Response

    As an advanced practice nurse, you will examine patients presenting with a variety of disorders. You must, therefore, understand how the body normally functions so that you can identify when it is reacting to changes. Often, when changes occur in body systems, the body reacts with compensatory mechanisms. These compensatory mechanisms, such as adaptive responses, might be signs and symptoms of alterations or underlying disorders. In the clinical setting, you use these responses, along with other patient factors, to lead you to a diagnosis.

    Consider the following scenarios:

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    Scenario 1:

    Jennifer is a 2-year-old female who presents with her mother. Mom is concerned because Jennifer has been “running a temperature” for the last 3 days. Mom says that Jennifer is usually healthy and has no significant medical history. She was in her usual state of good health until 3 days ago when she started to get fussy, would not eat her breakfast, and would not sit still for her favorite television cartoon. Since then she has had a fever off and on, anywhere between 101oF and today’s high of 103.2oF. Mom has been giving her ibuprofen, but when the fever went up to 103.2oF today, she felt that she should come in for evaluation. A physical examination reveals a height and weight appropriate 2-year-old female who appears acutely unwell. Her skin is hot and dry. The tympanic membranes are slightly reddened on the periphery, but otherwise normal in appearance. The throat is erythematous with 4+ tonsils and diffuse exudates. Anterior cervical nodes are readily palpable and clearly tender to touch on the left side. The child indicates that her throat hurts “a lot” and it is painful to swallow. Vital signs reveal a temperature of 102.8oF, a pulse of 128 beats per minute, and a respiratory rate of 24 beats per minute.

    Scenario 2:

    Jack is a 27-year-old male who presents with redness and irritation of his hands. He reports that he has never had a problem like this before, but about 2 weeks ago he noticed that both his hands seemed to be really red and flaky. He denies any discomfort, stating that sometimes they feel “a little bit hot,” but otherwise they feel fine. He does not understand why they are so red. His wife told him that he might have an allergy and he should get some steroid cream. Jack has no known allergies and no significant medical history except for recurrent ear infections as a child. He denies any traumatic injury or known exposure to irritants. He is a maintenance engineer in a newspaper building and admits that he often works with abrasive solvents and chemicals. Normally he wears protective gloves, but lately they seem to be in short supply so sometimes he does not use them. He has exposed his hands to some of these cleaning fluids, but says that it never hurt and he always washed his hands when he was finished.

    Scenario 3:

    Martha is a 65-year-old woman who recently retired from her job as an administrative assistant at a local hospital. Her medical history is significant for hypertension, which has been controlled for years with hydrochlorothiazide. She reports that lately she is having a lot of trouble sleeping, she occasionally feels like she has a “racing heartbeat,” and she is losing her appetite. She emphasizes that she is not hungry like she used to be. The only significant change that has occurred lately in her life is that her 87-year-old mother moved into her home a few years ago. Mom had always been healthy, but she fell down a flight of stairs and broke her hip. Her recovery was a difficult one, as she has lost a lot of mobility and independence and needs to rely on her daughter for assistance with activities of daily living. Martha says it is not the retirement she dreamed about, but she is an only child and is happy to care for her mother. Mom wakes up early in the morning, likes to bathe every day, and has always eaten 5 small meals daily. Martha has to put a lot of time into caring for her mother, so it is almost a “blessing” that Martha is sleeping and eating less. She is worried about her own health though and wants to know why, at her age, she suddenly needs less sleep. NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full Course

    To Prepare

    Review the three scenarios, as well as Chapter 6 in the Huether and McCance text.

    Identify the pathophysiology of the disorders presented in each of the three scenarios, including their associated alterations. Consider the adaptive responses to the alterations.

    Review the examples of “Mind Maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in this week’s Learning Resources. Then select one of the disorders you identified from the scenarios. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Consider the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of the disorder, as well as any adaptive responses to alterations.

    Review the Application Assignment Rubric found under Course Information

    To Complete

    Write a 2- to 3-page paper excluding the title page, reference page and Mind Map that addresses the following:

    For each of the three scenarios explain the pathophysiology, associated alterations and the patients’ adaptive responses to the alterations caused by the disease processes. You are required to discuss all three scenarios within the paper component of this assignment.

    Construct one mind map on a selected disorder presented in one of the scenarios. Your Mind Map must include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of the disorder, as well as any adaptive responses to alterations.

    By Day 7

    This Assignment is due.

    Note: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All papers submitted must use this formatting

    Submission and Grading Information

    To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

    Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK2Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

    Click the Week 2 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

    Click the Week 2 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.

    Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK2Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.

    If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.

    Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

    Week 4 assignment

    Assignment: Disorders of the Veins and Arteries

    Advanced practice nurses often treat patients with vein and artery disorders such as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT). While the symptoms of both disorders are noticeable, these symptoms are sometimes mistaken for signs of other conditions, making the disorders difficult to diagnose. Nurses must examine all symptoms and rule out other potential disorders before diagnosing and prescribing treatment for patients. In this Assignment, you explore the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of CVI and DVT.

    To Prepare

    Review the section “Diseases of the Veins” (pp. 598-599) in Chapter 23 of the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. Consider the similarities and differences between these disorders.

    Select a patient factor different from the one you selected in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think about how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. Reflect on how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected.

    Review the “Mind Maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct two mind maps—one for chronic venous insufficiency and one for venous thrombosis. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation of both chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis.

    To Complete

    Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

    Compare the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. Describe how venous thrombosis is different from arterial thrombosis.

    Explain how the patient factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected.

    Construct two mind maps—one for chronic venous insufficiency and one for deep venous thrombosis. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.

    By Day 7

    The NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full Course Assignment is due.

    Note: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

    Submission and Grading Information

    To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

    Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK4Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

    Click the Week 4 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

    Click the Week 4 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.

    Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK4Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.

    If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.

    Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

    Week 6 assignment

    Assignment: Asthma

    Complications of asthma can be sudden. Consider the case of Bradley Wilson, a young boy who had several medical conditions. He appeared in good health when he went to school, returned home, and ate dinner. However, when he later went outside to play, he came back inside wheezing. An ambulance took him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead (Briscoe, 2012). In another case, 10-year-old Dynasty Reese, who had mild asthma, woke up in the middle of the night and ran to her grandfather’s bedroom to tell him she couldn’t breathe. By the time paramedics arrived, she had passed out and was pronounced dead at the hospital (Glissman, 2012). These situations continue to outline the importance of recognizing symptoms of asthma and providing immediate treatment, as well as distinguishing minor symptoms from serious, life-threatening symptoms. Since these symptoms and attacks are often induced by a trigger, as an advanced practice nurse, you must be able to help patients identify their triggers and recommend appropriate treatment options. For this reason, you need to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation.

    To Prepare

    Review “Asthma” in Chapter 27 of the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation. Consider how these disorders are similar and different.

    Select a patient factor different from the one you selected in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think about how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of both disorders. Reflect on how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected.

    Review the “Mind maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation of both chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation.

    To Complete

    Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

    Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation. Be sure to explain the changes in the arterial blood gas patterns during an exacerbation.

    Explain how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of both disorders. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment for a patient based on the factor you selected.

    Construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.

    By Day 7

    This Assignment is due.

    Note: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

    Reference

    Briscoe, K. (2012, May 12). Thetford: mother of Bradley Wilson, who died of asthma attack, told there was nothing she could have done. East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved from http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/thetford_mother_of_bradley_wilson_who_died_of_asthma_attack_told_there_was_nothing_she_could_have_done_1_1375128. NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full Course

    Glissman, B. (2012, May 21). Girl’s death puts focus on asthma’s broader grip. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved from http://www.omaha.com/article/20120521/LIVEWELL01/305219975

    Submission and Grading Information

    To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

    Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK6Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

    Click the Week 6 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

    Click the Week 6 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.

    Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK6Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.

    If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.

    Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

    Week 8 assignment

    Gastrointestinal Tract: Disorders of Motility

    Jamie is a 3-month-old female who presents with her mother for evaluation of “throwing up.” Mom reports that Jamie has been throwing up pretty much all the time since she was born. Jamie does not seem to be sick. In fact, she drinks her formula vigorously and often acts hungry. Jamie has normal soft brown bowel movements every day and, overall, seems like a happy and contented baby. She smiles readily and does not cry often. Other than the fact that she often throws up after drinking a bottle, she seems to be a very healthy, happy infant. A more precise history suggests that Jamie does not exactly throw up—she does not heave or act unwell—but rather it just seems that almost every time she drinks a bottle she regurgitates a milky substance. Mom thought that she might be allergic to her formula and switched her to a hypoallergenic formula. It didn’t appear to help at all, and now Mom is very concerned.

    Cases like these are not uncommon. The mother was concerned and thinking her daughter may have an allergy; she changed to a different formula. However, sometimes babies have immature GI tracts that can lead to physiology reflux as they adapt to normal life outside the uterus. Parents often do not consider this possibility, prompting them to change formulas rather than seeking medical care. As in the case study above, GI alterations can often be difficult to identify because many cause similar symptoms. This same issue also arises with adults—adults may present with symptoms that have various potential causes. When evaluating patients, it is important for the advanced practice nurse to know the types of questions he or she needs to ask to obtain the appropriate information for diagnosis. For this reason, you must have an understanding of common GI disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and gastritis.

    To Prepare

    Review this week’s media presentation on the gastrointestinal system.

    Review Chapter 35 in the Huether and McCance text. Identify the normal pathophysiology of gastric acid stimulation and production.

    Review Chapter 37 in the Huether and McCance text. Consider the pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and gastritis. Think about how these disorders are similar and different.

    Select a patient factor different from the one you selected in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Consider how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of GERD, PUD, and gastritis. Reflect on how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on this factor.

    Review the “Mind Maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct a mind map for gastritis. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation of gastritis.

    To Complete

    Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

    Describe the normal pathophysiology of gastric acid stimulation and production. Explain the changes that occur to gastric acid stimulation and production with GERD, PUD, and gastritis disorders.

    Explain how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of GERD, PUD, and gastritis. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected.

    Construct a mind map for gastritis. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.

    By Day 7

    This Assignment is due.

    Submission and Grading Information

    To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

    Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK8Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

    Click the Week 8 Assignment 1 Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

    Click the Week 8 Assignment 1 link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.

    Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK8Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.

    If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.

    Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

    Week 10 assignment

    The Pathophysiology of Disorders

    During the last 5 weeks, you have explored various body systems: neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and hematological. These four systems work together along with other body systems to complete a myriad of functions. For this reason, when disorders occur within one body system, it can create potentially devastating effects throughout the entire body. For instance, Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system, yet its alterations actually affect multiple body systems from the cardiovascular system to the gastrointestinal system. In this Assignment, you examine alterations associated with disorders, as well as the impact of the alterations on multiple body systems. NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full Course

    To Prepare

    From the list below, select a disorder of interest to you:

    Alzheimer’s disease

    Asthma in children

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    Congestive heart failure

    Hepatic disease (liver disease)

    Hypertension

    Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

    Seizures

    Sepsis

    Identify alterations associated with your selected disorder. Consider the pathophysiology of the alterations. Think about how these alterations produce pathophysiological changes in at least two body systems.

    Reflect on how patient factors such as genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact the pathophysiology of the alterations you identified, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of your selected disorder.

    Review the “Mind maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation of your selected disorder.

    To Complete

    Develop a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:

    Describe your selected disorder, as well as associated alterations. Explain the pathophysiology of the alterations, including changes that occur in at least two body systems.

    Explain how genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact the pathophysiology of the alterations you identified, as well as diagnosis and treatment of your selected disorder.

    Construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology of alterations, risk factors, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder.

    By Day 7

    Submit the Pathophysiology of Disorders Assignment. This Assignment was presented in Week 8 and is due.

    Submission and Grading Information

    To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

    Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK10Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

    Click the Week 10 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

    Click the Week 10 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.

    Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK10Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open. NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full Course

    If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.

    Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

    NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full Course

  • South NSG6999 Graduate Project in Nursing Discussion Essay Assignments

    South NSG6999 Graduate Project in Nursing Discussion Essay Assignments

    Week 1 -Assignment 2 Discussion

    Melynk and Fineout-Overholt (2011) note that there are seven steps to the evidence-based practice (EBP) process. The first step is to cultivate a spirit of inquiry. To encourage this spirit of inquiry, you are asked in this discussion to:

    Identify a problem or issue from within your specialty area that you feel needs to be improved upon. The Doctor of Nursing Practice site (http://www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org/resources/dnp-scholarly-projects/) provides many examples of these projects. The list below may help focus your thoughts.

    Educational program

    Evidence-based healthcare policy change

    Evidence-based clinical issue or protocol for specific disease/condition

    Discuss the relevance of the issue from your perspective (not the literature at this juncture) in relation to your selected advanced role option.

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    What piqued your interest about this issue or problem?

    How does it relate to your area of specialization?

    What gave you the idea that evidence exists to support this change? See “note” below.

    Provide a rationale as to why this will be an evidence-based project to improve outcomes and not generate new evidence (research).

    Please remember that the project will not be implemented during this course and no data will be collected. The outcome of this course is to complete a project proposal only.

    Week 2 – Assignment 1 Discussion

    Melynk and Fineout-Overholt (2011) note that there are seven steps to the evidence-based practice (EBP) process. The first step is to cultivate a spirit of inquiry. To encourage this spirit of inquiry, you are asked in this discussion to:

    Briefly describe the problem or issue that you have decided to be the topic for your project proposal in order to orient your classmates and faculty

    Indicate how it relates to your area of specialization

    State your PICOT question. Indicate in parentheses after each segment, what part of PICOT the preceding words represent. For example: In patients recently discharged from the hospital following care for heart failure (P), do hand-off calls by the nurse to the primary care provider using the SBAR format (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) (I) compared to no calls (C) decrease readmission rates (O) over a one year period (T).

    Discuss which process model resonates with you and will help keep you focused during the project. Process models included in your text (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2011) are:

    Clinical scholar model

    Stetler model of evidence-based practice

    Iowa model of evidence-based practice to promote quality care

    Model for evidence-based practice change by Rosswurm and Larrabee

    Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEBP) Model

    Provide feedback to your classmates that focuses on:

    The use of correct PICOT format for the question to guide the literature search.

    Does the question reflect a clinical research question or one appropriate for an evidence-based practice project?

    Week 3 – Assignment 1 Discussion

    In this discussion, you will share your search strategies that you have employed to find evidence for your study. For this discussion:

    State your PICOT question. Did using the terms used in this question lead you to useful research studies?

    What MESH terms have you tried? Did they help you find additional studies? Are you finding MESH terms useful to expand or delimit your search?

    Are you finding relevant articles? If not, how did you modify your search to increase productivity?

    Indicate which databases you used—those you found useful and those that were not.

    What levels of evidence do the studies you are finding represent?

    Post any questions or concerns you may have and provide feedback and recommendations to your classmates. Working together and sharing search strategies is very helpful.

    Use the Search Tracker to keep track of search terms.

    Using the appropriate Rapid Clinical Appraisal (RCA) Tools, appraise one or two articles and add the information to your Evaluation Table to receive feedback from faculty. At this juncture, your table is a work in progress. You will complete it in Week 4. The RCA Tools and Evaluation Table in Word for you to complete can be found in the Week 3 Overview section.

    Week 4 – Assignment 1 Discussion

    Discuss your experience completing the rapid critical appraisal process.

    Was it really “rapid” or was it more of a laborious process?

    Did reading the abstract help you make quick decisions about including or excluding the study?

    What worked best for you in terms of the approach you decided to use to complete the appraisal and Evaluation Table? What didn’t work?

    Post any questions or concerns you may have and provide feedback and recommendations to your classmates. Working together and sharing search strategies is very helpful.

    Week 5 – Assignment 1 Discussion

    This week the discussion focuses on creating a Synthesis Table(s) as a means to summarize and organize the body of evidence from the Evaluation Table. The Synthesis tables will be included in your formal proposal in the Appendix. In the body of the paper, you will describe the “keeper” studies in narrative format.

    For this discussion, include the following:

    Share your approach to synthesizing the evidence. What were the variables of interest you identified?

    Learning to write in a scholarly fashion requires that you are able to succinctly summarize an article in a sentence or two and cite it appropriately using APA format. In this discussion, practice summarizing 2 articles you have identified from the Synthesis Table as pertinent to your proposal. Include the level of evidence, study design, and evidence of rigor. Use appropriate APA citation in text and references. Incorporate feedback from peers and faculty in your Dropbox assignment for this week.

    In addition to research studies, patient preference and clinical expertise should also be considered. Discuss how you will incorporate these important perspectives into your project proposal.

    Week 6 – Assignment 1 Discussion

    For this week’s discussion, please address the following:

    Briefly describe the clinical issue or problem for your project, the setting, and population of interest to orient classmates and faculty

    Write your clinical question

    Describe the intervention you plan to test

    What type of study will you conduct? Will it be experimental? Quasi-experimental? Provide a rationale for your answer.

    Provide feedback on the clinical questions of your colleagues

    Week 7 – Assignment 1 Discussion

    This discussion will focus on the measurement tools you will use to evaluate change from the intervention. The purpose of this discussion is to fine-tune your thinking about evaluation by receiving feedback from colleagues and faculty. Include in your discussion:

    Write a brief description of your project that starts by stating your clinical question and succinctly explaining your planned intervention in order to orient everyone.

    Will you need to develop your own evaluation tools or are valid and reliable tools available?

    If you create your own tools, what are your thoughts on pilot testing them? How will you go about this?

    Will you gather baseline data? Will you use pre- and posttests? How will you measure change?

    How will you identify the participants for your study? How does the sampling method chosen further define the type of study you will be doing?

    How will you ensure confidentiality of study participants?

    Week 8 – Assignment 1 Discussion

    The discussion for this week will revolve around the analysis phase of your project. Include the following points in your discussion:

    Begin with a brief description of your project that includes your clinical question, your planned intervention, the type of study you will conduct and how you plan to evaluate the outcomes.

    What type of statistical analysis will be done?

    What is a reasonable timeline for your project?

    What expenses should be considered? Include both obvious expenses, such as materials, as well as those that are hidden, such as time, which equates to part of your salary.

    Will you need to consider a funding source for your project?

    Week 9 – Assignment 1 Discussion

    Although you will not implement your project during this course, it is important that you understand the various steps that are necessary to do so. As you begin to formulate your strategic plan for implementing your change project, discuss the following specific to your proposed project:

    Who are the stakeholders? Please identify them by role or job within the organization, not by name. Can you identify any “champions” or people within your organization that you can convert to champions?

    What potential barriers do you foresee and what strategies do you envision to prevent or overcome these barriers?

    What change theory will you use to guide you?

    Week 10 – Assignment 1 Discussion

    For this discussion question, you are asked to review the student learning outcomes for this course and discuss how you met these outcomes. The intention here is to provide you an opportunity to “reflect” on the learning achieved during this term and how you successfully met these learning outcomes. If you do not feel you successfully met the objective, discuss your plans to successfully complete the objective in the future.

    By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

    Demonstrate synthesis of the knowledge and skills acquired in preceding graduate nursing core and specialty curriculum content.

    Evaluate current health policy and legal and ethical considerations in addressing the health promotion and disease prevention of a target population.

    Integrate this synthesis in the creation of a scholarly project of either an evidenced-based practice proposal or a research proposal that generates new nursing knowledge.

    Disseminate significant components of the project through a written paper and oral presentation.

    Week 1 assignment 3

    Evidence-Based Project Proposal

    Project Overview:

    Title: Evidence Based Project-Proposal

    Description:

    As the course progresses over the 11 weeks, learners will develop a scholarly project that demonstrates an application of evidence to practice for substantive change. This project emphasizes critical appraisal and application of evidence-based research, scholarly writing, and critical thinking. The scholarly project will be submitted as a written paper in APA format/style. In addition, learners will present a summary of the final project orally or by creating a PowerPoint presentation.

    Learners will select one of the following types of projects related to their specific advanced role specialization and target population:

    Educational program

    Evidence-based healthcare policy change

    Evidence-based clinical issue or protocol

    Overview of the Evidence Based Project (EBP):

    In Week 1 of the course, students will identify an area of inquiry as a basis for practice change, and in Week 2, write their clinical question in PICOT format that will drive the literature search.

    Following approval of the practice change idea and the PICOT question by course faculty, in Week 3 students will begin their literature search and rapid critical appraisal (RCA) using the RCA checklists available in Appendix D of the course text (Melynk & Fineout-Overholt, 2011) and in Word format. The Search Tracker may be useful in organizing and tracking your search.

    Your evidence review will be completed in Week 4, resulting in a finished Evaluation Table containing only the “keeper” studies.

    In Week 5 you will synthesize the evidence to determine best evidence for your project. Faculty will continue to serve in the role of mentor as the student progresses through the remaining steps of the project.

    Weekly submissions will be used to monitor progress in the development of your proposal. It is recommended that upon receiving feedback from faculty on each section, you revise your work and add that section to build your final paper. Doing so as you proceed through the course will avoid last-minute work.

    When you began your study of evidence-based practice it was contrasted with the research process. The underlying goal of EBP is to appraise research and study its application to specific patient populations in order to identify best practices. In order to accomplish this, what must be included within your project is a research study. You will most likely compare pre-intervention data with post-intervention results. In come cases, statistical analysis will be necessary. Your proposal will include plans for this study.

    EBP Project Criteria

    Students will prepare a formal project proposal using APA format. Below is an outline for the final paper with the weeks where this content will be covered. Each week you will turn in parts of this outline as Dropbox assignments. The week each part will be due is indicated in the outline. After receiving feedback from faculty on each part submitted, it is recommended that you begin building your paper, adding the pieces where they belong. Since you will not be implementing this project, the results section has been omitted. This outline is consistent with the format used for journal articles when reporting results of evidence-based practice projects.

    Criteria and organization of final paper

    Abstract

    Part 1

    Introduction – Week 2

    Practice issue

    Summarize the practice issue in need of change providing background information about the organization (setting) and the perceived significance and severity of the problem

    Describe the specific aims of the project – what improved outcomes do you hope to achieve

    PICOT question – State your question in PICOT format, labeling each part with P-I-C-O-T in parentheses

    Significance – what is the significance of the issue in terms of poor outcomes, cost, etc.

    Part 2 – Week 3. 4, & 5

    Evidence review and synthesis

    List the names of the databases you searched and if limited to a span of time, i.e., less than 5 years old

    Summarize “keeper” studies

    Summarize the synthesis of the body of evidence

    Part 3 – Week 6

    Purpose of the project – include intervention

    Theoretical framework

    Clinical questions

    Part 4 – Week 7

    Study design

    Setting/sample

    Confidentiality

    Procedure/intervention

    Instruments/scales and measurement of outcomes

    Data collection

    Part 5 – Weeks 8 & 9

    Data analysis

    Outcomes expected

    Aligning stakeholders

    Appendices

    Evaluation Table – turned in Weeks 3 & 4

    Synthesis Table – turned in Week 5

    The paper provides evidence of synthesis of coursework, professional writing, and graduate level scholarship.

    Oral or Poster Presentation

    In addition to the written paper, students will present a summary of their project by submitting a professional Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.

    Criteria:

    Organize the presentation to include all required criteria of the EBP project proposal.

    Quality of presentation is professional and provides evidence of graduate level scholarship.

    This week’s Dropbox Assignment

    Keep in mind that this proposal will be developed piece by piece during the course. The Dropbox assignment this week provides you an opportunity to identify the problem or issue within your specialization that is in need of improvement and receive feedback from faculty.

    Review the grading criteria listed below as you begin this assignment. Note that you must pass all elements in order to move forward with your proposal development. Faculty will provide feedback either approving or asking that you resubmit prior to further development of your project.

    For this week’s assignment discuss the following:

    State your idea for your evidence-based project proposal including the rationale as to how it reflects an EBP project vs. a research project

    Very briefly describe the issue you will address, the intervention that you feel has research evidence (this may change later after you complete the literature search), and the expected outcomes

    Discuss how this project is relevant to your role specialization

    Week 2 assignment 2

    Evidence Based Project Proposal

    For this week’s Dropbox assignment, you will submit Part 1 of the project proposal in a one-page APA formatted paper (excluding the cover page and reference page). Be sure to reflect on feedback from faculty and classmates from this week’s discussion. Include:

    Part 1: Introduction

    Summarize the practice issue in need of change providing background information and the perceived significance of the problem

    Describe the specific aims of the project – what improved outcomes do you hope to achieve

    State your question in PICOT format, labeling each part with P-I-C-O-T in parentheses

    Discuss the significance of the issue in terms of poor outcomes, cost, etc

    Week 3 assignment 2

    Evidence Based Project Proposal

    This week you will begin the submission of Part 2 of the project proposal written in APA format. In a one-page APA paper, write a narrative that describes your search of the literature for evidence, which includes:

    List of the names of the databases you searched

    If limited to a span of time, i.e., less than 5 years old

    Using the appropriate Rapid Clinical Appraisal Tools, appraise one or two articles and add the information to your Evaluation Table to receive feedback from faculty. At this juncture, your table is a work in progress. You will complete it in Week 4.

    You will also turn in the Evaluation Table with two studies appraised (see below) and the Search Tracker for feedback on your search strategies.

    After receiving feedback from faculty, add what you have completed this week to Part 1 to begin to build your project proposal paper. Keep this in mind when completing this assignment, using a professional writing style in your narrative

    Week 4 assignment 2

    Evidence Based Project Proposal

    This week you will submit the completed Evaluation Table that includes only your “keeper” studies. This will be added to your final paper as an Appendix. You will also turn in the Search Tracker so faculty can see the steps you took to locate the evidence. This will not become a part of your paper, but it is for feedback only should faculty deem that necessary.

    Week 5 assignment 2

    Evidence Based Project Proposal

    For this week’s Dropbox assignment, you will complete Part 2 of your project proposal, the evidence review and synthesis section. This section consists of narrative descriptions of each study that forms the body of evidence. The length of this section will vary based on the number of studies that you include. The paper should be written in a scholarly fashion using APA format. For each article include in the narrative:

    Authors’ names, date of publication (included in the citation).

    Quality and level of evidence

    How significant (or not) the evidence is and why you think so. How are these articles relevant to change practice or policy for your specific practice site and population? If a study is not significant and you have included it, mention how your clinical expertise was involved in this decision.

    Your summary the synthesis section should clearly indicate the intervention you plan to use in your project proposal. You will discuss this in greater detail in the next section, but do leave the reader with the understanding of the intervention you chose.

    You will also turn in your completed Synthesis Table(s) that will become part of your Appendix in your final paper.

    Week 6 assignment 2

    Evidence Based Project Proposal

    For your Dropbox assignment this week, you will write Part 3 of your project proposal. In a one- to two-page paper in APA format, include:

    Your clinical question

    How the clinical question indicates the type of study that will be done (quasi-experimental vs. experimental). Describe the type of study.

    Theoretical framework(s) chosen including a rationale for your choice

    Week 7 assignment 2

    Evidence Based Project Proposal

    For your Dropbox assignment this week, you will write Part 4, the Methods section of your project proposal that consists of plans for conducting the study of the intervention and methods of evaluation. Use the titles of each bullet point in your paper.

    In a two- to three-page APA formatted paper:

    Study design: Briefly describe the study design indicated by the question (experimental, quasi-experimental, descriptive).

    Setting/sample: Briefly describe the setting for the study, who your study participants will be, and how these participants will be chosen. Will random sampling or a sample of convenience be used?

    Confidentiality: How will you protect the confidentiality of your participants?

    Procedures/intervention: Discuss the intervention you will implement and the procedures you will use in enough detail that others could replicate the study.

    Instruments/scales and measurement of outcomes: Describe the instruments you will use to measure changes and whether they are quantitative, qualitative, or of a mixed design. If they have been tested previously, include reliability and validity data.

    Data collection: Explain plans for data collection including:

    Methods of collection, i.e., interviews, paper and pencil testing, etc.

    Testing frequency. Will you gather baseline data prior to the intervention? Will you employ repeated measures such as pre- and posttests?

    Week 8 assignment 2

    Statistical Analysis

    For this week’s Dropbox assignment, you will begin to develop Part 5 of your project proposal: Analyzing change. In your discussion, include the following points:

    State your clinical question.

    Briefly state the intervention you will implement. While these two items are not typically included in Part 5, doing so will help orient faculty so appropriate feedback can be provided.

    What outcomes will be analyzed and how they will be analyzed?

    Describe the statistical analysis you will do relating this to the data collection tools you plan to use.

    Indicate the types of demographic data you plan to report on your participants as well.

    Briefly discuss the outcomes expected should this project be implemented.

    After receiving feedback from faculty, incorporate the appropriate content into your project proposal.

    Week 9 assignment 2

    Evidence Based Project Proposal

    For your Dropbox assignment, you will write another part of your Methods section (Part 4) that you began in Week 7. In a paragraph or two in APA format include the following:

    Identify your stakeholders by job title and how their participation was key to the project.

    Briefly discuss potential barriers to project implementation that stakeholders may present. Include strategies to prevent or address these barriers.

    After receiving feedback from faculty, incorporate this paragraph into the Methods section of your paper after the “Procedures/intervention” section and before the “Instruments/scales and measurement of outcomes” section.

    Week 10 assignment 2

    Evidence-Based Project

    Overview/Description:

    Learners will develop a scholarly project that will demonstrate an application of evidence to practice for a substantive change. This project emphasizes application of evidence-based methodology, scholarly writing, and critical thinking. The scholarly project will be submitted as a written paper in APA format/style. In addition, learners will present a summary of the final project orally and/or with a PowerPoint presentation.

    Learners will select one of the following projects related to their specific advanced role specialization that addresses a health promotion and disease prevention of a target population:

    Educational program

    Evidence-based healthcare policy change

    Evidence-based clinical issue or protocol

    Criteria for scholarly EBP project proposal

    Over the past 11 weeks, students have developed a proposal for an evidence-based project in their area of specialization. This final paper is the culmination of this scholarly activity. All papers must be written using APA format and a professional writing style. The proposal should include the following sections and content.

    Abstract

    Part 1 – Introduction – Week 2

    Introduction

    Practice issue

    Summarize the practice issue in need of change providing background information about the organization (setting) and the perceived significance and severity of the problem

    Describe the specific aims of the project – what improved outcomes do you hope to achieve

    PICOT question – State your question in PICOT format, labeling each part with P-I-C-O-T in parentheses

    Significance – what is the significance of the issue in terms of poor outcomes, cost, etc.

    Part 2 – Evidence review and synthesis – Week 3, 4, & 5

    List the names of the databases you searched and if limited to a span of time, i.e., less than 5 years old

    Summarize “keeper” studies

    Summarize the synthesis of the body of evidence

    Part 3 – Purpose of the project – Week 6

    Purpose of the project – include intervention

    Theoretical framework

    Clinical questions

    Part 4 – Methods – Week 7

    Study design

    Setting/sample

    Confidentiality

    Procedure/intervention

    Aligning stakeholders

    Instruments/scales and measurement of outcomes

    Data collection

    Part 5 – Data analysis – Weeks 8 & 9

    Outcomes to be analyzed and how they will be analyzed

    Outcomes expected (hypothesized)

    Appendices

    Evaluation Table – turned in Weeks 3 & 4

    Synthesis Table – turned in Week 5

    Oral and/or PowerPoint Presentation

    Students will present a summary of their project using Microsoft PowerPoint.

    The presentation for onground campus students will be done orally in a 20-minute presentation

    Online campus students will include speaker notes in their PowerPoint slides and will defend their presentation in a discussion board.

    Criteria:

    Assemble the presentation to present all required criteria sections of the EBP project.

    Quality of presentation is professional and provides evidence of graduate level scholarship.

    South NSG6999 Graduate Project in Nursing Discussion Essay Assignments