Tag: Clinical-Nursing

You are assigned to care for a 28-year-old patient in the OB clinic who is 8 months pregnant. She states she has had more than three nights where she could not sleep. You notice she likes to drink coffee and colas but does not drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes. What is your first action? What suggestions could you offer her, knowing that she is adamant against pharmacologic treatment options? Provide your answers with supporting research in a 300-word summary following APA format.

Evidence-based Practice Proposal Paper

Purpose

This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete their MSN EBP proposal.  Students will apply faculty feedback from prior work demonstrated through correction of prior submissions of the proposal; and submit a fully corrected copy based on feedback from their faculty on prior graded course assignments.  This assignment includes the final sections of the proposal which is the solution impact and translation of the results.

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Course Outcomes

This Evidence-based Practice Proposal Paper assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO#1 Integrate evidence-based practice and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings.  (PO 1, 2, 7, 9)

CO#2 Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2, 7, 9, 11)

CO#4 Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies.  (PO 1, 2, 6, 9)

CO#5 Analyze research findings and evidence-based practice to advance holistic nursing care initiatives that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 2, 4, 7, 9, 10)

 

Requirements

Description of the Evidence-based Practice Proposal Paper Assignment

For this assignment, the student will review all prior work and assignments for the course preparing a corrected and complete MSN EBP project proposal based on faculty feedback provided on each assignment.  This assignment includes the final sections of the proposal which is solution description and translation of the results.

Criteria for Content

The paper (excluding the title page and reference page and Appendices) should be at least 15, but no more than 30 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.

Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6
th
edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.

This paper is a complete correction of all prior assignments that combined become the MSN EBP project proposal. All corrections and suggestions made by faculty on prior work is to present. Students will explain the evaluation plan and discuss how the results from the proposal will or would be translated into practice and disseminated throughout their specialty track.

The paper should be presented in the following ordered sections:

Title Page

Overview of Selected Evidenced-based Practice Project

Application of area of interest to specialty track

Nursing issue with supportive evidence

Evidence-based practice question

Research literature support

Theoretical framework

Change model

Research approach and design

Sampling

Data collection methods/processes and analysis of data

Solution impact

Translation of results

Conclusion

References

Appendix A: Research Critique Table

Assignment Revision: The student is to include the information from Week 4 assignment (Refinement of Research Literature, Framework, Design and Sampling).  All revisions identified from faculty feedback are to be included.  The conclusion from Week 4 should be removed.

Information from Week 5 assignment (Data Collection Methodology and Analysis) is included even though faculty review is not yet complete. By including this information, prior to faculty review, the entire EBP project proposal is complete.

Solution Impact: In this section, the student assumes that a positive outcome was determined by collected data and identifies a process by which the practice change will be evaluated. Using the selected change model, the student will provide a detailed planfor implementation of the results.  Outcome measures that will be used to determine ongoing successful implementation of this EBP project are presented.  In addition, the student will identify how the stakeholders will experience improved outcome(s) from the implementation of the results of this EBP project.

 

Translation of Results: In this section, as an advance practice nurse in your specialty track, you present how you would provide a clear vision regarding the implementation of the results to members of your specialty track. An explanation of how to overcome one barrier to the implementation of your EBP project results is required.  A comprehensive discussion of the resources needed to implement your results is also required.  Possible ways to disseminate the results of this EBP project to member of your specialty track is to be presented

 

Conclusion: For this section the student is to present the key points of the entire EBP project proposal.  Self-reflection upon the learned that occurred from this writing this assignment is required.

 

Preparing the Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should not exceed
30 (thirty)
Points willbe lost for not meeting these length requirements.

 

Headings are required and these should be formatted following APA requirements

 

Title page, body of paper, reference page(s), and appendixmust follow APA guidelines as found in the 6
th
edition of the manual.

 

Provide your references, formatted in APA style, as a reference page.

 

This assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn™, as required by the TurnItIn™ policy. A Similarity Index of 24% or less must be obtained; this is the benchmark for CCN graduate nursing students.  Any other level of similarity index requires the student to revise the assignment before the due date and time.  To allow sufficient time for revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItIn™ is highly encouraged.  The final submission will be graded by faculty.  If a TurnItin™ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic Integrity policy will be followed.

 

Directions and Assignment Criteria

Assignment Criteria

Points

%

Description

Refinement of Research Literature, Design and Sampling (from Week 4)

10

12

·         Week 4 Assignment is revised based on faculty feedback

·         All corrections for each section of the paper have been completed

·         Week 4 Assignmentconclusion has been removed

·         Completing the MSN EBP Proposal has been added to the bottom of Week 4 assignment, but before the content from Week 5

·         Information from end of Week 5 assignment has be added to the bottom of Week 4, but before new content of Week 6 assignment

Solution Impact

20

12

The required content for this section includes:

·         Apply each step of the selected change model to this EBP project to show how results will be implemented

·         Detail the how the results of this EBP project will be evaluated for advancing nursing practice in selected MSN specialty track

·         Define outcome measures that will be used to determine ongoing successful implementation of this EBP project

·         Identify how the stakeholders will experience improved outcome(s) from the implementation of the results of this EBP project

Translation of Results

 

 

20

24

The required content for this section includes:

·         Explain, as an advance practice nurse, how you will provide a clear vision regarding the implementation of the results to members of your specialty track

·         Explain how you would overcome one barrier to the implementation of your EBP project results

·         Explain the resources you would need to implement the results of your EBP project

·         Discuss, as an advance practice nurse, how you disseminate the results of this EBP project to member of your specialty track

 

Conclusion

10

24

·         Provides a summary of key elements of your EBP proposal

·         Provides a self-reflection by the student regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.

Paper Specifications

5

6

·         Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding
30
pages excluding title and reference pages

·         Headings are present and consistent with APA format.

·         A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may
NOT
be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

·         References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

·         Research Critique Table is added as Appendix A

APA Format (6
th
edition)

10

10

·         Title page, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6
th
edition of the manual.

 

·          One deduction for each type of APA style error

Citations in Text

5

6

·         Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly.

Writing Mechanics

5

6

·         Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6
th
edition of the APA manual.

Total

 85

100
%

 

 

          Grading Rubric

 

Assignment Criteria

Exceptional

100%

Outstanding or highest level of performance

Exceeds

88%

Very good or high level of performance

Meets

80%

Competent or satisfactory level of performance

Needs Improvement

38%

Poor or failing level of performance

Developing

0%

Unsatisfactory level of performance

Content

Possible Points =  65 Points

 

Data Collection Methodology and Analysis Assignment Paper Revisions

10  Points

9 Points

8 Points

4  Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included
all
of the following elements:

·         Week 4 Assignment is revised based on faculty feedback

·         All corrections for each section of the paper have been completed

·         Week 4 Assignment conclusion has been removed

·         Completing the MSN EBP Proposal has been added to the bottom of Week 4 assignment, but before the content from Week 5

·         Information from end of Week 5 assignment has be added to the bottom of Week 4, but before new content of Week 6 assignment

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included
all
of the following elements:

·         Week 4 Assignment is revised based on faculty feedback

·         All corrections for each section of the paper have been completed

·         Week 4 Assignment conclusion has been removed

·         Completing the MSN EBP Proposal has been added to the bottom of Week 4 assignment, but before the content from Week 5

·         Information from end of Week 5 assignment has be added to the bottom of Week 4, but before new content of Week 6 assignment

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the
all
of the following elements

·         Week 4 Assignment is revised based on faculty feedback

·         All corrections for each section of the paper have been completed

·         Week 4 Assignment conclusion has been removed

·         Completing the MSN EBP Proposal has been added to the bottom of Week 4 assignment, but before the content from Week 5

·         Information from end of Week 5 assignment has be added to the bottom of Week 4, but before new content of Week 6 assignment

Presentation of

information in one
two, or three
 of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

 

·         Week 4 Assignment is revised based on faculty feedback

·         All corrections for each section of the paper have been completed

·         Week 4 Assignment conclusion has been removed

·         Completing the MSN EBP Proposal has been added to the bottom of Week 4 assignment, but before the content from Week 5

·         Information from end of Week 5 assignment has be added to the bottom of Week 4, but before new content of Week 6 assignment

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in
four or more
of the following elements:

 

·         Week 4 Assignment is revised based on faculty feedback

·         All corrections for each section of the paper have been completed

·         Week 4 Assignment conclusion has been removed

·         Completing the MSN EBP Proposal has been added to the bottom of Week 4 assignment, but before the content from Week 5

·         Information from end of Week 5 assignment has be added to the bottom of Week 4, but before new content of Week 6 assignment

Solution Impact

 

20 Points

18 Points

16 Points

8 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included
all
of the following elements:

·         Apply each step of the selected change model to this EBP project to show how results will be implemented

·         Detail the how the results of this EBP project will be evaluated for advancing nursing practice in selected MSN specialty track

·         Define outcome measures that will be used to determine ongoing successful implementation of this EBP project

·         Identify how the stakeholders will experience improved outcome(s) from the implementation of the results of this EBP project

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included
all
of the following elements:

·         Apply each step of the selected change model to this EBP project to show how results will be implemented

·         Detail the how the results of this EBP project will be evaluated for advancing nursing practice in selected MSN specialty track

·         Define outcome measures that will be used to determine ongoing successful implementation of this EBP project

·         Identify how the stakeholders will experience improved outcome(s) from the implementation of the results of this EBP project

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the
all
of the following elements:

·         Apply each step of the selected change model to this EBP project to show how results will be implemented

·         Detail the how the results of this EBP project will be evaluated for advancing nursing practice in selected MSN specialty track

·         Define outcome measures that will be used to determine ongoing successful implementation of this EBP project

·         Identify how the stakeholders will experience improved outcome(s) from the implementation of the results of this EBP project

Presentation of

information in
one or two
 of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

 

·         Apply each step of the selected change model to this EBP project to show how results will be implemented

·         Detail the how the results of this EBP project will be evaluated for advancing nursing practice in selected MSN specialty track

·         Define outcome measures that will be used to determine ongoing successful implementation of this EBP project

·         Identify how the stakeholders will experience improved outcome(s) from the implementation of the results of this EBP project

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in
three or more
of the following elements:

 

·         Apply each step of the selected change model to this EBP project to show how results will be implemented

·         Detail the how the results of this EBP project will be evaluated for advancing nursing practice in selected MSN specialty track

·         Define outcome measures that will be used to determine ongoing successful implementation of this EBP project

·         Identify how the stakeholders will experience improved outcome(s) from the implementation of the results of this EBP project

 

Translation of Results

 

20 Points

18 Points

16 Points

8 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included
all
of the following elements:

·         Explain, as an advance practice nurse, how you will provide a clear vision regarding the implementation of the results to members of your specialty track

·         Explain how you would overcome one barrier to the implementation of your EBP project results

·         Explain the resources you would need to implement the results of your EBP project

·         Discuss, as an advance practice nurse, how you disseminate the results of this EBP project to member of your specialty track

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included
all
of the following elements:

·         Explain, as an advance practice nurse, how you will provide a clear vision regarding the implementation of the results to members of your specialty track

·         Explain how you would overcome one barrier to the implementation of your EBP project results

·         Explain the resources you would need to implement the results of your EBP project

·         Discuss, as an advance practice nurse, how you disseminate the results of this EBP project to member of your specialty track

 

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the
all
of the following elements:

·         Explain, as an advance practice nurse, how you will provide a clear vision regarding the implementation of the results to members of your specialty track

·         Explain how you would overcome one barrier to the implementation of your EBP project results

·         Explain the resources you would need to implement the results of your EBP project

·         Discuss, as an advance practice nurse, how you disseminate the results of this EBP project to member of your specialty track

 

Presentation of

information in
one or two
of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

 

·         Explain, as an advance practice nurse, how you will provide a clear vision regarding the implementation of the results to members of your specialty track

·         Explain how you would overcome one barrier to the implementation of your EBP project results

·         Explain the resources you would need to implement the results of your EBP project

·         Discuss, as an advance practice nurse, how you disseminate the results of this EBP project to member of your specialty track

 

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in
three or more
of the following elements:

·         Explain, as an advance practice nurse, how you will provide a clear vision regarding the implementation of the results to members of your specialty track

·         Explain how you would overcome one barrier to the implementation of your EBP project results

·         Explain the resources you would need to implement the results of your EBP project

·         Discuss, as an advance practice nurse, how you disseminate the results of this EBP project to member of your specialty track

 

Conclusion

10 Points

9 Points

8  Points

4  Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included
all
of the following elements:

·         Provides a summary of key elements of your EBP proposal

·         Provides a self-reflection by the student regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included
all
of the following elements:

·         Provides a summary of key elements of your EBP proposal

·         Provides a self-reflection by the student regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the
all
of the following elements:

·         Provides a summary of key elements of your EBP proposal

·         Provides a self-reflection by the student regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.

Presentation of

information in
two, three or four
of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

·         Provides a summary of key elements of your EBP proposal

·         Provides a self-reflection by the student regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in
five or more
of the following elements:

·         Provides a summary of key elements of your EBP proposal

·         Provides a self-reflection by the student regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.

Paper Specifications

5 Points

4 Points

3 Points

2 Points

0 Points

This section included
all
of the following:

·         Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 30 pages excluding title and reference pages

·         Headings are present and consistent with APA format.

·         A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

·         References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

·         Research Critique Table is added as Appendix A

This section included
three
of the following:

·         Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 30 pages excluding title and reference pages

·         Headings are present and consistent with APA format.

·         A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

·         References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

·         Research Critique Table is added as Appendix A

This section included only
two
of the following:

·         Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 30 pages excluding title and reference pages

·         Headings are present and consistent with APA format.

·         A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

·         References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

·         Research Critique Table is added as Appendix A

This section included only
one
of the following:

·         Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 30 pages excluding title and reference pages

·         Headings are present and consistent with APA format.

·         A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

·         References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

·         Research Critique Table is added as Appendix A

This section included
none
of the following:

·         Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 30 pages excluding title and reference pages

·         Headings are present and consistent with APA format.

·         A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

·         References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

·         Research Critique Table is added as Appendix A

Format

Possible Points = 20  Points

 

 

 

APA Style

10  Points

 Points

 Points

  Points

 Points

APA guidelines, as per the 6
th
edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the

·         title page,

·         running head,

·         body of paper (including citations and headings), and

reference page

·         One deduction for each type of APA format error

0 to 1
APA error was present

APA guidelines, as per the 6
th
edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the

·         title page,

·         running head,

·         body of paper (including citations and headings), and

reference page

·         One deduction for each type of APA format error

 

2 –  3
APA errors were present

APA guidelines, as per the 6
th
edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the

·         title page,

·         running head,

·         body of paper (including citations and headings), and

reference page

·         One deduction for each type of APA format error

4 – 5
APA were are present

APA guidelines, as per the 6
th
edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the

·         title page,

·         running head,

·         body of paper (including citations and headings), and

reference page

·         One deduction for each type of APA format error

6 – 7
APA were are  present

APA guidelines, as per the 6
th
edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the

·         title page,

·         running head,

·         body of paper (including citations and headings), and

reference page

·         One deduction for each type of APA format error

 

8 or greater
APA errors were present

 

 

 

Citations

5  Points

4 Points

3  Points

2  Points

0 Points

There were 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information  that contributed to knowledge

Permission to use references older than 5 years was obtained from faculty.

There were 2-3  errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

Permission to use references older than 5 years was
NOT
obtained from faculty.

There were 4-5 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

 

 

There were 6-7 errors in the crediting of ideas, and informationthat contributed to knowledge

There were 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

 

 

Writing Quality

5  Points

4 Points

3  Points

2  Points

0 Points

1–2
errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6
th
edition of the APA manual

3 – 4
errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6
th
edition of the APA manual

 

5 – 6
errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6
th
edition of the APA manual

 

7 – 8
errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6
th
edition of the APA manual

 

9 or greater
errors
or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6
th
edition of the APA manual

 

Total Points

_____of 85 points

Time Management Assignment

This assignment is about you. It is an assessment of your abilities and traits.

Every week you will complete a personal assessment–your own personal leadership framework.

This Time Management Assignment will help you figure out what style of leadership you have been following and whether this style works for you.

Through this assignment, you will find the various approaches of leadership that complement each other. There is no one theory that describes the only way to be an effective leader. Each theory focuses on different issues, but they all help you to better understand how to become a successful leader.

Using the University Online Library or the Internet, research about Time Management Assessment.

Note
: You can also use the following link to access the Time Management Assessment: 
http://literacynet.org/icans/chapter03/timemgmt.html

Based on your research and understanding, create a paper in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that:

Incorporates your time management self-assessment information and the concepts learned this week (leadership theories, leadership versus management, professional nursing organizations, and time management).

Includes identification of one leadership theory, which you feel best describes your leadership style.

Includes a comparison between leadership and management.

Includes a suggestion on how to apply this week’s concepts to the work environment.

Support your Time Management Assignment responses with examples.

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

Use the APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.

This handout will provide you the details of formatting your essay using APA style.

You may create your essay in this APA-formatted template.

Application of Technology in Nursing and Patient Education

Each student will select one technology application and describe its use within nursing in general or in patient education. Address the significance of the selected technology, attributes of the selected technology (i.e., accuracy, cost, accessibility, etc.), and provide specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application as an educational tool would provide advantages as well as disadvantages. In addition, relate the use of the selected technology application to the appropriate professional standards and competencies.

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This Application of Technology in Nursing and Patient Education assignment may be completed in one of the following formats (with quantitative criteria) listed below:

1.APA-formatted paper (1,000-1,250 words)

2.PowerPoint presentation with comprehensive speakers’ notes (12-15 slides)

3.Podcast (10-15 minutes)

4.Blog or Web page (1,000-1,250 words)

5.Any other technology application as approved by the instructor

After you have completed this assignment, you will further post the assignment to the Topic 4 Discussion Forum as specified by the instructor. Within the Topic 4 forum, select and review four technology applications that are new to you in that you have not experienced them in the nursing environment. Explain how each of the four reviewed applications may be modified or adapted for your specific field or to a specific patient population. Ask questions as needed to each classmate about the application. In addition to providing constructive feedback to your peers, your posts should include responses to any questions asked, as well as replies.

APA format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

 

NUR 649E
 
Week 5:

(Distance Education Learning)

Describe an issue that impacts distance-education learning. The selected issue can be a faculty issue, student issue, or administrative issue. Examine the issue and its significance to distance education.

Assume that you are in a leadership position for the development of either nursing or patient education. Propose strategies on how your organization can meet challenges posed by the issue you selected in order to continue providing quality distance-education learning. Support your proposal by incorporating evidence-based literature and relevant professional standards.

This assignment may be completed in one of the formats (with quantitative criteria) listed below (Note: You must select a format different than the format you submitted for the Topic 3 assignment):

1.APA-formatted paper (1,000-1,250 words)

2.PowerPoint presentation with comprehensive speakers’ notes (12-15 slides)

3.Podcast (10-15 minutes)

4.Blog or Web page (1,000-1,250 words)

5.Any other technology application as approved by the instructor

APA format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

NUR 649E
 
Week 7:

(Personal Class Design Project: Part 2) This is a group project. I will let you know what part in the team assignment I have.

Using the “Personal Class Design Project – Part 1” assignment you began in NUR-647E, you will complete the course design to include learner objectives, outline, teaching strategies, and associated evaluation, and method.

Using Part I, write and revise the original learner objectives submitted.

Use the A-B-C-D method of writing objectives. The objectives should incorporate Bloom’s taxonomy, be written at the appropriate level for the audience, and include at least two learning domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective). Refer to “NUR-649E – Nursing Education Seminar II: A-B-C-D Approach to Objective Writing” and “NUR-649E – Nursing Education Seminar II: Learning Domains.”

Map out a class time frame, outlining when to cover each of the content areas. Refer to “NUR-649E – Nursing Education Seminar II: Lesson Plan Template.”

In addition to the content area, include the class time frame:

1.Time frame for covering each topic area

2.Teaching strategy for each objective

3.How the learning will be evaluated

Include rationale for each selected instruction and the evaluation method used.

There is no predetermined length for this assignment. It is intended that each student will develop a class that can be utilized in the student’s selected area of education.

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

 

NUR 649E
 
Week 8:

 

(CLC – Critical Thinking Strategies Case Study)

 

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.

Each CLC group will design a case study (1,750-2,000 words) of an educational situation in an academic nursing or hospital-based educational setting. When designing the case study, do the following:

1.Identify the educational setting: Is it an academic setting as in a university, or is it hospital based?

2.Identify the educational needs that will be addressed using distance education.

3.Develop learner objectives and evaluation strategies specific to the case study situation.

4.Explain what technological applications will be utilized.

5. Include an assessment model as the basis for the evaluation plan (refer to Chapter 25 in Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty).

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

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

Topic: New preceptors in hospital setting, hospital setting for new preceptors”. A case study for inpatient nurses for becoming new preceptors

Assignment: Develop at least 3 learner objectives for developing a preceptor class and develop critical thinking skills + Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the evaluation methods for the preceptor class (2 slides each part=4 slides)

Controversial Treatment – Bariatric Surgery Essay

Choose a health care treatment option that is controversial and maybe costly.

In this assignment the 
controversial treatment is ” Bariatric Surgery”

Describe the positive and negative benefits from the treatment, evidence of effectiveness, and the potential harm of a different treatment option.

1.Introduction:   Choose a controversial health care treatment option.

Describe the treatment.

2. Describe the social and legal controversy associated with your controversial treatment.

3. Describe the evidence that supports the effectiveness of the controversial treatment.

4. Describe the evidence that does not support the effectiveness of the controversial treatment.

5. Compare and contrast the positive and negative benefits or harm of the controversial treatment.

This assignment follows APA Style, Times New, Romans, font 12, Original Please, No Pleagerism, with references  (2012-2017) and in text citations.  Check with turnitin.  Thank you

NUR 649E Nursing Education Seminar II Full Course

 

NUR 649E Week 1:

 

Question 1

 

Find a research article on designing learning activities that promotes critical thinking. Summarize the article for your classmates in 1-2 paragraphs. Explain why you chose this study and how this information could be used in your selected area of education (academic, staff, or patient). Be sure to include the entire citation in APA format. The article you select cannot be from any of the course materials or supplemental readings. (Note: It is a violation of copyright law to post the entire text of an article to an online discussion board. Post only the citation information so that it can be referenced by others. Use correct APA format for citations.)

 

Question 2

 

Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty lists several principles for selecting learning activities. Select one of the principles and explain why it would be important to you in your selected area of education (academic, staff, or patient).

 

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Week 2:

 

 

Question 1=

 

Review “Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education,” located on the American Psychological Association website at 
http://www.apa.org/science/programs/testing/fair-code.aspx
. What are your thoughts after reading the document? Did you realize it existed? How does the code apply to nursing education? The Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education is over 10 years old. Is it still relevant today? Why? If not, how should it be revised? Use correct APA format when citing.

 

Question 2=

What would be a reasonable evaluation strategy for patient education?

 

 

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Week 3:

 

Question 1=

 

Chapter 20 in Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty discusses the use of technology in nursing education. In addition to the technology mentioned in that chapter, there are many other types of technology devices available today such as eReaders, smartphones, and net books, to name just a few. Select one type of technology application and explain how it is changing the nature of the learning environment and/or the learner’s experience in it.

Question 2=

Select a specific technology and describe how the use of that technology in nursing education would differ with different types of students.

Note: You may not select a technology that has already been posted by another student; you must select a different one. (This discussion question should be done in advance so that there will be no confusion on whatever technology is chosen).

 

NUR 649E Week 4:

 

Question 1=

 

Review four new technology applications posted that you have not had experience with in the nursing environment. For each technology application, explain how it may be modified or adapted for your specific field or patient population. Feel free to ask questions about the application as well. As classmates post to your assignments or ask questions, respond to each.

Question 2=

Present the history of one form of distance learning (other than online learning). Explain how the distance learning format originated. Would you consider using it in your practice? Address the advantages and disadvantages of the selected distance education format.

 

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Week 5:

 

Question 1=

 

Identify the personal characteristics of a student that would support his/her success in distance education. Faculty and students may need different competencies. Choose to discuss the competency needed by either faculty or students; you do not have to do both.

Question 2=

What is the role of faculty in distance education?

 

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Week 6:

 

Question 1=

How might assessment of quality in distance education differ from assessment of quality in a traditional classroom setting?

Question 2=

Many schools hire adjunct faculty to fill online teaching positions. How might that practice impact the quality of the online education?

 

NUR 649E Week 7:

 

Question 1=

 

Read “Thirty-Two Trends Affecting Distance Education: An Informed Foundation for Strategic Planning,” located on the Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration website at 
http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/fall63/howell63.html
. Select one of the trends and explain how you think it will impact nursing education. This article was written in 2003. Is there a need to update the trend to make the article relevant for today? How?

 

Question 2=

Provide an example of a societal trend that will likely impact nursing education and patient education in the future. Provide a multidisciplinary strategy that would maximize the positive impact the trend will have. There are numerous examples that are available; therefore, it is not appropriate to repeat one that has already been provided, unless approved by the instructor. When responding to a post, provide feedback on the strategy suggested and add an additional strategy that may be effective as well.

 

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Week 8:

 

Question 1=

Discuss whether there should be additional criteria to become a distance nurse educator. Explain your response. If you agree that there should be additional criteria, what standards would you set?

Question 2=

Predict the career potential for nurse educators in online education. Justify your response by referring to societal trends as studied in Topic 7

Controversial Treatments and Legislative Change Essay

Course Outcomes addressed in this Controversial Treatments and Legislative Change Essay assignment

MN506-3: Evaluate the implications of the effects of contemporary health policy on providers and consumers.

MN506-4: Assess the legislative and policy-making strategies specific to scope of practice and nursing roles that influence health care services and practice.

The group will choose a health care treatment option that is controversial and maybe costly.

Describe the positive and negative benefits from the treatment, evidence of effectiveness, and the potential harm of a different treatment option.

What strategies would you use to advocate for a legislative change in your state to influence insurance coverage for this treatment.

Choose a controversial health care treatment option. Describe the treatment.

Describe the social and legal controversy associated with your controversial treatment.

Describe the evidence that supports the effectiveness of the controversial treatment.

Describe the evidence that does not support the effectiveness of the controversial treatment.

Compare and contrast the positive and negative benefits or harm of the controversial treatment.

Compare and contrast positive and negative aspects of available traditional treatments.

Compare and contrast the costs of the controversial treatment with the costs associated with traditional treatments

Describe the required process for legislative change to occur in your state.

Describe a strategies that you would you use at the local and state level to advocate for a legislative change in your state that would influence insurance coverage for this treatment.

Provide an estimated timeline for your legislative change to occur. Use the steps describe in required process for legislative change for your state.

Note:

This is a fact-based Assignment
that will not
include your opinion.

This will require research and support for what is written.

The Assignment should be in your words after reading the scholarly and fact-based publications and have proper citations.
There should be no quotations
. The professor wants to hear your voice as a masters trained nurse.

The paper should have a minimum of seven citations and some of these should be case law or applicable statutes.

Due: Day 7 by 11:59 p.m. (ET)

To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources.

Controversial Treatments and Legislative Change Essay Assignment Requirements:

Before finalizing your work, you should:

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

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

Utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.

Your written Controversial Treatments and Legislative Change Essay Assignment should:

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

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

Display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and

Use APA 6th Edition format as outlined in the APA Progression Ladder.

Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Final Paper

Throughout this course you will be developing a formal, evidence-based practice proposal.

The proposal is the plan for an evidence-based practice project designed to address a problem, issue, or concern in the professional work setting. Although several types of evidence can be used to support a proposed solution, a sufficient and compelling base of support from valid research studies is required as the major component of that evidence. Proposals are submitted in a format suitable for obtaining formal approval in the work setting. Proposals will vary in length depending upon the problem or issue addressed; they can be between 3,500 and 5,000 words. The cover sheet, abstract, references page, and appendices are not included in the word limit.

ORDER YOUR CUSTOM PAPER

Section headings and letters for each section component are required. Responses are addressed in narrative form in relation to that number. Evaluation of the proposal in all sections is based upon the extent to which the depth of content reflects graduate-level critical-thinking skills.

This project contains seven formal sections:

1. Section A: Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment

2. Section B: Problem Description

3. Section C: Literature Support

4. Section D: Solution Description

5. Section E: Change Model

6. Section F: Implementation Plan

7. Section G: Evaluation of Process

Each section (A-G) will be submitted as separate assignments so your instructor can provide feedback (refer to applicable modules for further descriptions of each section).

The final paper will consist of the completed project (with revisions to all sections), title page, abstract, reference list, and appendices. Appendices will include a conceptual model for the project, handouts, data and evaluation collection tools, a budget, a timeline, resource lists, and approval forms.

Use the “NUR-699 EBP Implementation Plan Guide” and “NUR-699
Evidence-Based Practice Project
Student Example” to assist you. Also refer to “NUR-699 Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal Format.”

Prepare this Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Final Paper assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.

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

You are required to submit this Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Final Paper assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Topic 1: Policy and Politics

Read the case studies in Chapter 3 of Policy and Politics for Nurses and Other Health Professionals. Examine what Margaret Sanger, The Arkansas State Legislature, and others have done to make changes to health care policy. Outline the process that these pioneers took to effect change. Describe how policy change moves from internal adoption to legislation. Discuss expertise and internal and external advocacy. Give an example of a policy change you would advocate for.

Discussion Board:  Minimum 200 words, APA Style, Time New Roman, Font 12,   (3 references- in text citations) not older than (2012-2017).   No Plagiarism please.

Topic 2: Nursing Strong Throughout Time 

Compare and contrast three nursing advocates that have brought about change to public policy. What changes need to be made in the future to be successful as a profession of nursing advocates for healthcare policy reform?

Discussion Board:  Minimum 200 words, APA Style, Time New Roman, Font 12,   (3 references- in text citations) not older than (2012-2017).   No Plagiarism please.

There are two discussion boards, they will both require 3 references and in text citations please.

Discussion Topic 1: Regulating Professional Practice

Compare the roles of state board of nursing with the role of professional organizations in regulating professional practice. What are the major methods of credentialing? List the benefits and weaknesses of each method from the standpoint of protecting the public and the protection of the professional scope of practice.

Discussion Board:  Minimum 200 words, APA Style, Time New Roman, Font 12,  (3 references- in text citations) not older than (2012-2017).  No Plagiarism please.

Discussion Topic 2: Case Study

Look at the case study number one, (In)Secure Communication? on page 240 of Health Policy and Politics, A Nurses Guide, by Milstead. Analyze what might have transpired if Annie did not have a nursing background. List the breakdowns in communication that occurred and the potential ramifications. Did the advance practice nurse’s office fulfill a meaningful use stage 2 requirements of providing secure electronic communication between the patient and healthcare provider? Why or why not?

Discussion Board:  Minimum 200 words, APA Style, Time New Roman, Font 12,  (3 references- in text citations) not older than (2012-2017).  No Plagiarism please.