Nursing Scholarship of Practice Poster Session

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I KIND OF FORGOT ABOUT THIS POSTER FOR SCHOOL AND NEED THIS DONE ASAP!!   ANYONE WILLING TO HELP WOULD BE GREAT NEED ASAP*******LMK ASAP IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Phi Nu, Walden University Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau the International Nursing Honor Society

Scholarship of Practice Poster Session

The Scholarship and Research committee invites you to submit a Scholarship of Practice Poster for the Phi Nu Scholarship and Induction Ceremony to be held during a Walden University Commencement. This is the Honor Society’s open-house celebration of Walden student scholarly activities.

Call for Posters

You will be notified of the deadlines for abstract submissions for the Annual Scholarship of Practice Poster Session by Walden University School of Nursing.

To be eligible to submit, an applicant must be:

  1. A current Walden student or Alumni who is an active Phi Nu Chapter member
  2. Able to present her/his poster at a Walden University Commencement
  3. Project must be completed by date of poster presentation

Applicants should submit abstracts based on their Scholarship of Practice.

Practicum projects are especially encouraged. This is a great opportunity to showcase your practicum work in a mentored environment.

Please follow the direction on the attached form and submit by the due date (to be determined).

One outstanding poster in each of the three categories per program (BSN, MSN and DNP) will be selected for a $100 award.

Blind reviews will be completed by a panel of Walden University faculty.

Names will be removed from the abstracts to ensure anonymity of the applicant.

Persons who have been selected to participate will be notified.

Abstracts must follow the required format to be considered.

Travel will be at the presenter’s expense.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM

Nursing Scholarship of Practice Poster Session

Poster presentations submitted should describe innovative projects and lessons learned in the practice of nursing.

1. Authors’ names, credentials, and affiliations (primary and co-authors):

2. Corresponding author’s e-mail address and phone number:

3. Nursing Program or practice Specialization that best fits your poster presentation:

____    A.        Nursing Education

____    B.        Nursing Leadership and Management

____    C.        Nursing Informatics

____    D.        BSN Student Project

_____  E.         DNP Student Project

_____  F          Other Nursing Specialty Project

4.  Title of presentation:

5.  Beginning date of project:  __________            

6.  Ending date of project: __________ (if project is ongoing indicate that here)

Please describe your project by answering items 7–14 below.

Do not exceed 500 words total in your responses.

7.  Setting of project:

8. Problem addressed:

9. Objectives of project:

10. Intervention or change implemented, if any:

11. Actions and methods used to solve the problem and meet the objectives:

12. Evaluation Strategies used to determine whether the objectives were met:

13. Outcomes:

14. Lessons learned (conclusions and recommendations for practice):

How the RN has assigned/delegate/supervised LPN, Certificated Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and the Unlicensed Personnel

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Assignment will be chosen related to clinical assignment. Each student will choose a client that you had had your clinical rotation for a case study that you want to investigate. The case study must be approved by your course instructor by the end of your third clinical rotation. The student will research their issue and find current evidence, at least three (3) peer-reviewed nursing research articles related to their condition/issue.

Two weeks prior to the due date of the paper as indicated on the course outline, the student will submit an outline of their paper to their course instructor that includes the student name, case study overview, nursing practice issue, and references in APA format.

The paper must include the following items: 1. Title Page with student’s name2. Client HPI/PMH 3. Client FMH/ROS

  1. Client Medications/Allergies
  2. Client PE that you completed
  3. Client Laboratory/Diagnostic Test results
  4. Nursing Practice Issue related to client situation
  5. How the RN has assigned/delegate/supervised LPN, Certificated Nurse Aide, MedicationAide, and the Unlicensed Personnel
  1. Short summary of the three research articles related to condition/issue
  2. References 

How a nurse leader–manager may use just culture as a framework to create or maintain a focus on accountability and outcomes throughout a group

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  • Review the information on just culture presented in the Learning Resources.
  • For this discussion, you will use the Regulatory Decision Pathway found in Russell, K. A. & Radtke, B. K. (2014).
  • Examine an adverse event at the unit level in your organization or one with which you are familiar and apply the Regulatory Decision Pathway.
  • Compare the findings of the Regulatory Decision Pathway  to what actually happened at the unit in your organization. Was the event deemed: bad intent, reckless, at risk, or human error? According to the pathway, do you now think it was the correct action?
  • Think about how a nurse leader–manager may use just culture as a framework to create or maintain a focus on accountability and outcomes throughout a group. What actions could be taken if a systems–related error was made or if an error resulted from risky behavior?
  • How might role conflict and/or ambiguity have contributed to the situation?

By Day 3

Post a description of an adverse event in your organization and your analysis of the issue using the Regulatory Decision Pathway. Explain how role conflict or ambiguity might have influenced this situation. Apply the principles of just culture as you explain how you, as the group’s manager, would handle the situation.

The importance of self-assessment and reflection

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Details:

This assignment focuses on the importance of self-assessment and reflection.

Self-Assessment

Self-awareness is essential for developing leadership skills. Recognizing your own strengths, weaknesses, and values, and understanding emotional intelligence and learning styles can help you to be a more effective nurse leader.

For this assignment, you have the opportunity to take a variety of self-assessments to learn more about yourself and identify your assets and weaknesses as a leader. This will assist you in discovering how you can improve your own self-leadership skills. You will be asked to think critically about your results and submit a reflection as directed below.

Complete each of the following self-assessments. Be sure to document the results of each assessment to assist you in completing the reflection portion of the assignment below.

  1. Emotional Intelligence Assessment: “Emotional Intelligence Test”: http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/3038
  2. Personality Assessment: “Personality Traits Test”: http://testyourself.psychtests.com/bin/transfer?req=MnwyMjk2fDE5NTM1MTV8MXwxfDE=&refempt
  3. Learning Styles Assessment: “The VARK Questionnaire: How Do I Learn Best?”: http://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/
  4. Values Assessment: “Values Profile”: http://testyourself.psychtests.com/bin/transfer?req=MnwzMzE5fDE5NTM1MTV8MXwxfDE=&refempt
  5. Values Assessment: “Rokeach Values Survey”: http://faculty.wwu.edu/tyrank/Rokeach%20Value%20Survey.pdf
  6. Diversity Assessment: “Cultural Competence Self-Test”: http://www.healthystartpinellas.org/pdf/Self_Assess_5.pdf

Self-Assessment Reflection

Becoming self-aware is an ongoing process requiring introspection. The more often people practice self-reflection, the more opportunities they have to understand their own behaviors and adapt their approaches to working with other people, which can improve both your own and other’s abilities to meet their professional goals.

In a 750-1,000 word reflective essay, address the following:

  1. Briefly summarize the results of each self-assessment.
  2. Identify the leadership style that closely aligns to your philosophy of care, and explain what appeals to you about that style.
  3. Reflect on how you might incorporate elements of that particular style as you exercise leadership in a practice or health care organization setting.
  4. Discuss any particular areas for improvement the assessments helped you identify and some steps for improving your leadership capabilities.

You are required to cite three to five sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) with bilateral iliac stents

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As with your prior weekly posts, you need to organize your responses under the heading of each question. Please carefully read the questions and fully answer all aspects of each question. 

Fred is an 83-year-old male who is being admitted to the medical-surgical unit status post fall. He is alert and oriented and reports that while visiting a local casino with his wife Margaret earlier this evening, he tripped over a curb and fell landing on his right side. After receiving morphine in the emergency room prior to transfer to your unit, Fred is rating his pain at 6/10. He has multiple bruises from his jawbone to his knee as well as a slight rotation of his right leg.

Past medical history includes: myocardial infarction (MI) x 2, peripheral vascular disease (PVD) with bilateral iliac stents, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), sleep apnea, and degenerative joint disease.

Medications include: aspirin, Plavix, Lopressor, Lisinopril, and Metformin.

After reviewing the above scenario please answer the following questions.

  1. Based on the information provided, how will you prioritize your care, what assessments will you include and in what order? Please provide rationale for your response.
  2. Considering this patient’s age, injury, past medical history, and list of current medications, what, if any, concerns do you have related to his potential need for surgery?
  3. Should surgery to repair his right femur be required; what type of clearance and pre-op orders would you anticipate receiving related to his diet, meds, lab work, and so on?

Risk management strategies used in the organization's infection control program

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Select a health care organization in your community to conduct an interview with an appropriate risk management employee. The organization can be your current employer, or a different health care facility in your community. Acute care, urgent care, large multi-provider private medical clinics, assisted living facilities, and community/public health clinical facilities are all ideal options to complete the requirements of this assignment. Make sure to select an individual who can provide sufficient information regarding how that organization manages risk within its facility to answer the questions below.

In your interview, address the following:

  1. Identification of the challenges the organization faces in controlling infectious diseases.
  2. Risk management strategies used in the organization’s infection control program, along with specific examples.
  3. How the facility’s educational risk management program addresses key professional issues, such as prevention of negligence, malpractice litigation, and vicarious liability.
  4. Policies the facility has implemented that address managing emergency triage in high-risk areas of health care service delivery.
  5. Strategies the facility utilizes to monitor and maintain its risk management program.

Post-interview, compose a 750-1,000 word summary analysis of the interview to include the questions above as well as the following elements:

  1. A brief assessment of the organization’s risk management program, including what works well and what could work better (the pros and cons).
  2. Action steps you would take to improve the program. Select one area and provide your rationale and possible steps required to implement your suggestion.

Cite appropriate references as needed to support your statements and rationale.

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

Treatment and recommendations would be appropriate for chronic bronchitis

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 Review the following case study and complete the questions that follow. For this assignment, write your responses to each question as one narrative rather than separating your responses by question number. Include an introduction and a conclusion. Submit your answers using APA format, well-written sentences, and detailed explanations. Your analysis must be scientifically sound, necessary, and sufficient.

You must also include a bibliography of at least 3 sources (with at least one non Internet source). Your textbook may not be included as a source for this assignment. Refer to the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

Case Study 

M.K. is a 45-year-old female, measuring 5’5” and weighs 225 lbs. M.K. has a history of smoking about 22 years along with a poor diet. She has a history of Type II diabetes mellitusalong with primary hypertension. M.K. has recently been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Her current symptoms include chronic cough, more severe in the mornings with sputum, light-headedness, distended neck veins, excessive peripheral edema, and increase urination at night. Her current medications include Lotensin and Lasix for the hypertension along with Glucophage for the Type II diabetes mellitus.

The following are lab findings that are pertinent to this case:

Vitals

BP

158/98 mm Hg

CBC

Hematocrit

57%

Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)

7.3 %

Arterial Blood Gas Assessment

PaCO₂

52 mm Hg

PaO₂

48 mm Hg

Lipid Panel

Cholesterol

242 mg/dL

HDL

32 mg/dL

LDL

173 mg/dL

Triglycerides

1000 mg/dL

  1. What clinical findings correlate with M.K.’s chronic bronchitis? What type of treatment and recommendations would be appropriate for M.K.’s chronic bronchitis? 
  2. Which type of heart failure would you suspect with M.K.? Explain the pathogenesis of how this type of heart failure develops. 
  3. According to the B.P. value, what stage of hypertension is M. K. experiencing? Explain the rationale for her current medications for her hypertension. Also, discuss the impact of this disease in the U.S. population. 
  4. According to the lipid panel, what other condition is M.K. at risk for? According to this case study, what other medications should be given and why? What additional findings correlate for both hypertension and Type II diabetes mellitus? 
  5. Interpret the lab value for HbA1c and explain the rationale for this value in relation to normal/abnormal body function? 

The scope of the problem using both anecdotal and evidentiary information

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Current Topics in Nursing Informatics

Each student in this course possesses a unique background and skill set. Drawing from your own career and experiences, identify a current information-technology-related problem or opportunity for improvement. 

  • Explain the scope of the problem using both anecdotal and evidentiary information to “build your case” 
  • Once you have identified and explained the problem, propose a solution or series of steps to be taken in order to improve the situation
  • Your recommendations for improvement may include design and utilization of new technology or perhaps upgrades to that which already exists
  • Be creative in your approach
  • Explain how the changes will benefit nursing and improve patient outcomes
  • Topics for discussion may include (but are not limited to): legal ramifications of information technology/systems, ethical considerations in information technology, redundancy in documentation, ease of use and navigation in chosen operating system, or the use of data to improve health outcomes
  • Approach this assignment as though you are the advanced-practice informatics nurse responsible for convincing others that a change is needed and then moving forward with planning, implementation, and evaluation of the project

Use language that reflects the proper use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice. Make sure the paper is well organized, using headings throughout to guide the reader. 

 (1,200–1,500 words) 

Go to Google and search Blogger. Here is an example of a blog.

Applying teaching and learning principles to develop a teaching plan

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Before beginning your group project, please review (AND PRINT) the Assignment Instructions and Examples.  Also, review the Grading Rubric below.  

PURPOSE

  • Apply teaching and learning principles to develop a teaching plan.
  • Promote teamwork in nursing through continual and active collaboration.
  • Use credible websites and scholarly work to develop a teaching plan.
  • Demonstrate proper use of APA format when citing references. Click on this Link (Links to an external site.)

OBJECTIVES

  • The student will formulate a teaching plan.
  • The student will demonstrate an understanding of developmental considerations, barriers to patient learning, and principles of adult learning for a target audience.
  • The student will identify learner goals and objectives, specific content, learning domains, and teaching methods based on principles of teaching and learning to promote cardiovascular health.

 ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

  • Students MUST complete this project in the Groups / Collaborations area of Canvas
  • All work on this assignment MUST be done using Google Docs on the form provided in Groups / Collaborations
    • Do NOT start a new collaboration
    • Do NOT create another Word or PowerPoint document
    • Do NOT email the work between group members
  •  Utilize the information in your textbook on pages 271-272 to review the following: 1) Barriers to patient learning (Box 13-8), 2) Principles of adult learning (Box 13-9), and 3) Basics of teaching patients and families (Box 13-10)
  • View the following PowerPoint to give you a basic understanding about how to write a Teaching and Learning Plan.  Teaching and Learning Module & Template for Teaching Plan.pptx 
  • View the following example before beginning. Asthma Prevention Teaching Strategies.docx
  • Each student should select one area to complete. The following three (3) areas to include in the Teaching Plan for the Promotion of Cardiovascular Health are: 

I made notes 

 Exercise management

Paitent is stubborn

Age group early 40’s

NOTE: If there are only two (2) students in your group, only complete two (2) topics listed above.

Please be creative and detail the profile of your target audience. PUT SOME TIME AND EFFORT INTO DEVELOPING A “PICTURE” OF THE “PATIENT” YOU WILL BE TEACHING!

  • Decide on a Target Audience for this assignment. ONLY SELECT ONE AGE GROUP.
  • Developmental Considerations relate to “Learner Readiness.” Learner readiness takes into account physical, cognitive, and psychosocial maturation. Include Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory for the age group of your target audience. GIVE A BRIEF SUMMARY OF ERIKSON’S STAGE AS IT RELATES TO YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE.  Other developmental considerations include the willingness or ability of the individual to learn, prior life experiences, and cultural influences. In addition to identifying developmental considerations, you, as the nurse will also identify any barriers to learning. 
  • The content of instruction is the information that will be taught by the nurse. THE CONTENT MUST COME FROM A PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE SUCH AS THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, CDC, USDA – DIETARY GUIDELINES ETC.
  • Use each of the three domains of learning in your teaching plan. For an understanding of learning domains see: 3 DOMAINS OF LEARNING.docx
  • Learner goals and objectives must be patient-centered. For an understanding of Goals and Objectives see: WRITING LEARNER GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.docx 
  • Include APA references. See “APA Tutorial & References” in the Modules tab of this course.   

Cite reference(s) using APA format. Click on this Link (Links to an external site.). If you cite more than one reference, please list your references within the body of the text (not at the end of your submission) to show where the information was obtained. Proper use of referencing will allow your colleagues to find information of interest and this will augment student learning!

Please paraphrase your work or use direct quote(s) as needed. The majority of the information that you submit must be your own work. You may not “cut and paste” information from the Internet as this is considered plagiarism.  

  • Group Project Grading Rubric 

Rubric

Group Project Grading Rubric

Group Project Grading RubricCriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONTENT

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The project contained an exceptional amount of valuable information, including references in APA format.25.0 pts

The project contained a good amount of valuable information, including references in APA format.22.0 pts

The project contained a fair amount of valuable information and/or references were not in APA format.19.0 pts

The project contained little to no valuable information OR no work was submitted.0.0 pts

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOLLABORATION

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Team members always worked from others’ ideas. Team members contributed equally to the project.25.0 pts

Team members worked from others’ ideas most of the time. You contributed a good amount of effort to this project.22.0 pts

Team members sometimes worked from others’ ideas. You contributed a fair amount of effort to this project, but participation was late and/or lacking.15.0 pts

Team members did not work from others’ ideas. You did not work on this project with your team members; no work was submitted.0.0 pts

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeORGANIZATION

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The project was exceptionally well prepared and easy to follow.25.0 pts

The project was well prepared but somewhat difficult to follow.22.0 pts

The project was minimally prepared and/or difficult to follow.19.0 pts

The project showed lack of preparation and was unorganized OR no work was submitted.0.0 pts

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLEARNING DOMAINS AND TEACHING METHODS

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The project’s learning domains and teaching methods were always congruent.25.0 pts

The project’s learning domains and teaching methods were mostly congruent.22.0 pts

The project’s learning domains and teaching methods were not congruent.19.0 pts

The project lacked inclusion of appropriate learning domains and teaching methods OR no work was submitted.0.0 pts

25.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0

Rather have a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist or an Anesthesia Assistant do their anesthesia for surgery debate

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250 words 1 reference (from link provided) MUST HAVE IN-TEXT CITATIONS THAT MATCH REFERENCE

In response to DBP # 3 (VA Rule), one of your colleagues posted, “…the authors of the articles are using scare tactics, instead of evidence, …to sway public opinion. A few weeks ago, there was a Facebook post by the ASA circulating that used the same tactics. I opened and read the comments from the public. It was sad how misinformed they [are]. Many of the comments [described] CRNAs [as] inferior and providing poor care. In order to combat this [attitude], I believe the CRNA associations need to start writing and circulating the research articles to prove otherwise.”

Additionally, a CRNA recently posted the following on the AANA’s Connect All Member Community: “…I asked four well-educated, non-medical people at a dinner party, if they would rather have a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist or an Anesthesia Assistant do their anesthesia for surgery. After a few minutes of debate, they decided the Anesthesia Assistant works directly with the Anesthesiologist, so he/she probably knows more than the Nurse…”

Please take time to peruse the AANA Foundation’s website: 

http://www.aana.com/aanaaffiliates/aanafoundation/Pages/default.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

What opportunities do you see for you as a student to participate?

Please explore the Publications and Abstracts link: What “gaps in the literature” do you notice?

Please explore the Research link: What recommendations would you make to address your colleague’s point regarding the need for more “CRNA research?”