CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITION

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Numerous health problems that result in a need for ongoing care. As you have explored this week, many costs are associated with chronic disease—both in terms of lives lost and socioeconomic burden. What can be done to help reduce chronic disease at the population level?

For this Discussion, you will take an in-depth look at chronic disease, and you will evaluate ways to address this issue through the application of chronic disease models and frameworks. In addition, you will consider the impact of the challenges of managing chronic disease on quality of care delivery.

At least two pages.

Briefly answer the following questions.  Submit inline.

1.  Describe the differences between chlamydia, pelvic inflammatory disease, herpes simplex virus and HIV.  What actions can be taken to limit infection risk?

2.  Hormone replacement therapy for menopause or ‘natural’  treatments or use nothing.  What does each involve.  Why is there controversy?

3.  List at least 3 signs of abuse.  Can abuse always be noticed by others?  What would you advise a friend to do if you suspect that she is a victim of abuse?

Write introduction about Health Care Specialist in Saudi Arabia  and write strong thesis statement about the three specialist such as:    

 Laboratory: place of work- salary- education  Emergency medical technician : place of work – salary- education – Anesthesia: place of work- salary- education

 

SCOLARSHIP OF PRACTISE

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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):

Stroke Prevention

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To prepare: Part 1

•Review the stroke prevention articles in this week’s Learning Resources.

•Reflect on common lifestyle, behavioral, and cultural choices of the population that you treat within your practicum setting. Consider stroke prevention methods for this population.

•Think about ways to educate patients on these prevention methods. Consider educational pieces such as flyers, posters, or other media that might be most effective with your patient population.

To complete: 2 pages

Design a media piece to educate patients on stroke prevention. You may create a flyer, poster, or any other media that is suitable for your patient population  you will be presenting it to

PART 2 Discussion paper

Post 1 to 2 page discussion paper on a description of the stroke prevention media piece that you created. Include the details of your educational media, and if possible, a copy of the actual media piece. Explain why you selected the particular type of media and how and why it is suitable for your patient population.

References to use for both papers

Lawrence, M., Fraser, H., Woods, C., & McCall, J. (2011). Secondary prevention of stroke and transient ischemic attack. Nursing Standard, 26(9), 41–46.

 Lawrence, M., Kerr, S., Watson, H. E., Jackson, J., & Brownlee, M. G. (2009). A summary of the guidance relating to four lifestyle risk factors for recurrent stroke. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 5(10), 471–476.

Perry, M. (2012). Stroke prevention. Practice Nurse, 42(8), 14–18.

National Institute of Health. (n.d.). National institute of neurological disorders and stroke. Retrieved November 1, 2012, from http://www.ninds.nih.gov/index.htm

To prepare: Part 1

•Review the stroke prevention articles in this week’s Learning Resources.

•Reflect on common lifestyle, behavioral, and cultural choices of the population that you treat within your practicum setting. Consider stroke prevention methods for this population.

•Think about ways to educate patients on these prevention methods. Consider educational pieces such as flyers, posters, or other media that might be most effective with your patient population.

To complete: 2 pages

Design a media piece to educate patients on stroke prevention. You may create a flyer, poster, or any other media that is suitable for your patient population  you will be presenting it to

PART 2 Discussion paper

Post 1 to 2 page discussion paper on a description of the stroke prevention media piece that you created. Include the details of your educational media, and if possible, a copy of the actual media piece. Explain why you selected the particular type of media and how and why it is suitable for your patient population.

References to use for both papers

Lawrence, M., Fraser, H., Woods, C., & McCall, J. (2011). Secondary prevention of stroke and transient ischemic attack. Nursing Standard, 26(9), 41–46.

 Lawrence, M., Kerr, S., Watson, H. E., Jackson, J., & Brownlee, M. G. (2009). A summary of the guidance relating to four lifestyle risk factors for recurrent stroke. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 5(10), 471–476.

Perry, M. (2012). Stroke prevention. Practice Nurse, 42(8), 14–18.

National Institute of Health. (n.d.). National institute of neurological disorders and stroke. Retrieved November 1, 2012, from http://www.ninds.nih.gov/index.htm

ROLE OF A SYSTEM MANAGER

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As an information systems manager, you need to consider an important aspect of your operation–patient information, privacy, and security. Review the following case scenarios and select one to use for your management plan for security and privacy.

Case Scenario 1 (Security Breach)

The administration at St. John’s Hospital takes pride in its sound policies and procedures for the protection of confidential client information. In fact, it serves as a model for other institutions in the area; however, printouts discarded in the restricted-access information systems department are not shredded. On numerous occasions, personnel working late have observed the cleaning staff reading discarded printouts. What actions, if any, should these personnel take toward the actions of the cleaning staff? What actions, if any, should be taken by the information systems administration?

Case Scenario 2 (Natural Disaster)

Living on the Gulf Coast is a benefit that many residents of a small Southern town enjoy; however, natural disasters are a concern. The town has just been struck by a hurricane and the entire basement of your operation is flooded by the storm surge. Patient files were destroyed or washed away with the receding water. What actions do you take when patients ask for their health records? What processes did you have in place to protect your records in anticipation of such an event?

Research management plans and choose one of the scenarios above and develop a process for maintaining patient privacy and security.

Create a detailed management plan for patient data privacy and security in the case of a security breach (Case Scenario 1) or a natural disaster (Case Scenario 2).

Based on the management plan format you found through your research write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that details your facility’s management plan.

Include the following:

  • Create a business problem statement.
  • Analyze how you will respond to these situations.
  • Evaluate the training you can provide to your staff.
  • Analyze the considerations of HIPAA and patient privacy compliance requirements in planning.
  • Analyze the need for an information technology management plan for natural disasters and security breaches.
  • Evaluate how you will implement your management plan.

Create a 350-to 700-word executive summary in which you review the management plan you designed. Explore possible challenges and the utilization of your plan.

Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references, other than the textbook, that directly support your analysis.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

GLOBAL HEALTH ISSUE

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Hello, I would like you to write on Malaria as a global health issue in Cameroon. Please donot not write in bullet for. The outline below is a guide of what is to be covered in the paper. Pleas just link the paragraphs following the outline below.   This assignment is part two of the three part paper assignment. After students select a specific issue pertaining to a low-income country, they are required to write about the issue. In this part of the assignment, students should introduce the health issue of the selected country including its significance and relevance to global health. Students should utilize the content covered in the course and conduct additional research to inform about the issue, its impact, systems and social determinants of health that influence its outcomes, its impact on the global disease burden, demographics affected, etc.). This paper should be a maximum of 2 pages. Papers should be thorough, complete, and thoughtful to indicate that you have read, examined, and can apply the concepts in the readings.Assignment 1, Part 2 Outline 1)      Introductiona)      Brief description of the health issue selectedb)      Significance/prevalence of the selected health issue in the country selected 2)      Impacta)      Influence of social determents of health for topic/countryb)      Influence of culture for topic/country medical decision making/health care/etc.c)      Influence of the country’s health system & policies on the identified health issued)      Impact of this issue on global healthe)      How the selected issue impacts current and future global health care needs.
 

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Rubric Name: Assignment #1: Part 2 – Global Health Issue Paper – Health Issue

      Criteria(24-30 points)
Describes the country and clearly provides justification for selecting this county(16-23 points)
Describes the country, provides limited justification of selecting country(8-15 points)
Incomplete description of the country, provides justification for selecting country, does not clearly state why(0-7 points)
Does not describe the country, no justification or for why the country was chosen(47-60 points)
Clearly explains the influence of social determinants of health for the topic/country, how culture impacts decision make in healthcare , the impact of the issue on global health(31-46 points)
States the influence of social determinants of health for the topic/country, some information on the impact of culture, lacking some detail on the impact of the issue on global health(15-30 points)
Minimal information on the social determinants of health for the topic/country, little information on the impact of culture, little information on the impact of the issue on global health(0-14 points)
Little to no information on the social determinants of health for the country/topic, little to no information on the impact of culture, and/or lacking information on the impact of the issue on global health(9-10 points)
Excellent use of APA in formatting and referencing. Excellent spelling and grammar throughout the paper. Excellent organization and easy to read.(6-8 points)
Few (1-2) APA and referencing mistakes. Some spelling and grammar errors. Generally well written and easy to read. Minimal organization problems(3-5 points)
Some APA and referencing mistakes. (more than 2) Some spelling and grammar errors. Generally well written and easy to read. Minimal organization problems(0-2 points)
Many APA, spelling, and grammar mistakes throughout the paper. Difficult to read with very little organizationOverall Score   

CARE FOR THE VULNERABLE POPULATION

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  • Discuss several risk factors that may impact health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Assurance is one of the three core functions of public health. Find a resource in your community (other than WIC) that could assist Mary during her pregnancy. Start by searching the internet for your local health department’s website. What services do they provide for pregnant women, those living in poverty, or those with mental health concerns? What about your local welfare office? Do they provide prenatal or mental health services? Are there any service organizations, crisis pregnancy centers, or churches providing help for pregnant women or those experiencing mental health concerns? (The Internet, your local newspaper, and the telephone book may also help you locate resources)

  • Briefly describe the types of services that you found.
  • Choose one agency and assess this agency in terms of the 4 A’s. Is it accessible, acceptable, affordable, or available for Mary or other pregnant women that you case-manage?
    • Are there adequate resources for other vulnerable populations in your community?
  • REFERENCES:
  • Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/Public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.Choose one of the following five chapters.
    • Chapter 16: Child and Adolescent Health
    • Chapter 17: Women’s Health
    • Chapter 18: Men’s Health
    • Chapter 19: Senior Health
    • Chapter 20: Family Health
    Also choose one of the following four chapters.
    • Chapter 21: Populations Affected by Disabilities
    • Chapter 22: Homeless Populations
    • Chapter 23: Rural and Migrant Health
    • Chapter 24: Populations Affected by Mental Illness

MARKET IMPACT FROM THE 5 P’s

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In this unit, you will become the investigator of three (3) healthcare systems and predict which one has the most promising marketing potential. By the end of this unit, you will be able to proficiently discuss how the 5 P’s of marketing and research-supported assessment strategies impact the marketing potential of a healthcare system.

  • Select and provide a general overview of three (3) healthcare organizations that interest you*.
  • Discuss the 5 P’s of healthcare marketing to each healthcare organization.
  • Elaborate how the 5 P’s of healthcare marketing may impact the marketing potential of a healthcare organization.
  • Using an assessment or evaluation strategy, discuss the marketing potential of each and predict which one has the most promising marketing potential.
    • Be sure to support your assertions with evidence-based research, scholarly articles, and well-supported strategies that support your predictions.

2)

Research the conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and the neurologic systems. Based on your research and understanding, respond to one of the following scenarios:

A patient is admitted to the unit. He is a diabetic on chronic hemodialysis. He has an Arteriovenous (A-V) graft, which is annulated each time he undergoes dialysis treatments. You notice an area on his graft arm that is red and warm to the touch. He states that he has had this on his arm for several weeks. He asked the dialysis staff about the area, but they told him to apply warm compresses to the site. The staff at the dialysis center continues to use the graft, but they are careful to avoid the area when they cannulate for his treatments. Now the patient presents with extreme low back pain, fever, nausea, and swelling of his lower extremities. On checking his fasting serum glucose, you notice that the reading is 159 (Normal fasting blood glucose range 64 to 110 mg/dl), and his white blood cell count is 36,000 (normal range is 4,500-10,000 white blood cells/mcl). He states that his sugars were normally well controlled, but in the past ten days he seems to be requiring more insulin.

How would you proceed with this patient?

What could be the underlying problem?

Taking a Stand

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Effective leaders have a high degree of self-awareness and know how to leverage their strengths in the workplace. Assessments are a valuable tool that professionals can use to learn more about themselves and consider how their temperament and preferences influence their interactions with others.

As you engage in this learning process, it is important to remember that everyone—regardless of temperament type or related preferences—experiences some challenges with regard to leadership. The key to success is being able to recognize and leverage your own strengths while honoring differences among your colleagues.

At some point in your leadership career, you will encounter an ethical or moral dilemma that requires you to take a stand and defend your position.

For this Assignment, you evaluate an issue and consider how you could act as a moral agent or advocate, facilitating the resolution of the issue for a positive outcome.

To prepare:

·         Consider the examples of leadership demonstrated in this week’s media presentation and the other Learning Resources.

·         To further your self-knowledge, you are required to complete the Kiersey Temperament as indicated in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider your leadership style, including your strengths for leading others and include your results from Kiersey Temperament Sorter to describe potential challenges related to your leadership style.

·         Mentally survey your work environment, or one with which you are familiar, and identify a timely issue/dilemma that requires you to perform the leadership role of moral agent or advocate to improve a situation (e.g., speaking or acting on behalf of a vulnerable patient, the need for appropriate staffing, a colleague being treated unfairly).

·         What ethical, moral, or legal skills, dispositions, and/or strategies would help you resolve this dilemma? Define the differences between ethical, moral, and legal leadership.

·         Finally, consider the values and principles that guide the nursing profession; the organization’s mission, vision, and values; the leadership and management competencies addressed in this course; and your own values and reasons for entering the profession. What motivation do you see for taking a stand on an important issue even when it is difficult to do so?

To complete:

Write a 4 to 5 page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:

1.     Introduce the conceptual frameworks of the ethical constructs of ethics, moral, or legal standards and the purpose of the paper.

2.     Consider  an ethical, moral, or legal dilemma that you have encountered in your work environment and describe it.

3.     Analyze the moral, ethical, and legal implications utilized in this situation. Describe your role as a moral agent or advocate for this specific issue.

4.     Consider your leadership styles identified by your self-assessment and determine if they act as a barrier or facilitation during this dilemma. 

5.     Summary with Conclusion

REMINDERS:

·         Don’t forget to put introduction with the purpose of the paper (addressing question #1), body of the paper (addressing question #2, #3, and #4), summary with conclusion, and references. Put headings on every addressed question (5 headings).

·         Kindly follow APA format for the citation and references! References should be 5 years old between the period of 2011 and 2016.

·         Please utilize my resources below at least three references on the list and you can add more in your own credible resources…

References:
Readings

·         Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application(8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

o    Chapter 4, “Ethical Issues”



This chapter examines ethical frameworks for decision making and principles of ethical reasoning. You are also introduced to the ANA Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, MORAL decision-making model, and ethics committees.

o    Chapter 5, “Legal and Legislative Issues”



Chapter 5 provides an overview of the many legal and legislative issues of which leaders and managers need to be aware. As you read this chapter, keep these issues in mind.

o    Chapter 6, “Patient, Subordinate, and Professional Advocacy”



Nurses are the best advocates for patients and the profession. This chapter examines more closely the role of becoming an advocate, patient rights, subordinate advocacy, whistle-blowing, professional advocacy, advocacy in legislation and public policy, and media.

·         Cianci, A. M., Hannah, S. T., Roberts, R. P., & Tsakumis, G. T. (2014). The effects of authentic leadership on followers’ ethical decision-making in the face of temptation: An experimental study. The Leadership Quarterly, 25(3), 581-594. doi:10.1016/j.leaqua.2013.12.001



Abstract excerpt: The present research investigates the impact of authentic leadership on followers’ morality, operationalized as ethical decision-making, in the face of temptation. This experiment finds that authentic leadership and temptation interacted to affect individuals’ ethical decision-making. Specifically, authentic leadership significantly inhibited individuals’ from making unethical decisions in the face of temptation, whereas followers of neutral or less authentic leaders were more likely to succumb to temptation..

·         Disch, J. (2014). Using Evidence-Based Advocacy to Improve the Nation’s Health. Nurse Leader, 12(4), 28-31. doi:10.1016/j.mnl.2014.05.003



Abstract excerpt: Evidence-based practice is 1 of the 5 competencies that the Institute of Medicine has identified for all health professionals. Its intent is to employ evidence-based practice and integrate best research results, clinical expertise, and patient values to make patient care decisions. This article will explore the concept of evidence-based advocacy and describe ways in which one prominent nursing organization, the American Academy of Nursing, uses evidence-based advocacy to positively impact the nation’s health and advance the nursing profession

·         Martin, M. B. (2014). Transcultural Advocacy and Policy in the Workplace: Implications for Nurses in Professional Development. Journal for nurses in professional development, 30(1), 29-33.  doi: 10.1097/NND.0000000000000027



Abstract: This article introduces the role of nursing professional development specialists in serving as a resource for both patient and staff advocacy regarding cultural and linguistic matters. The impact of changing demographics, support for civil rights, and established policy related to culture and linguistics is emphasized. An overview of policy at local, state, and national levels is suggested to promote nursing professional development in the interest of culturally and linguistically compliant nursing practice.

·         Woods, M. (2014). Beyond moral distress preserving the ethical integrity of nurses. Nursing Ethics, 21(2), 127-128.

This guest editorial discusses the difficulties involved in dealing with those sometimes-painful moral problems encountered in practice.

Media

·         Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012a). Ethical, moral, and legal leadership. Baltimore, MD: Author.



Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 8 minutes.

Conflict Management Styles

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You considered how ethical, moral, and legal dilemmas can provoke internal conflict when a nurse’s values are not in alignment with the apparent demands of a situation or with others’ values, as well as external conflict that can arise as these dynamics are played out. Of course, conflict can also emerge through seemingly simple issues of little consequence—little consequence, that is, except when they are not properly managed.

Nurse leaders need to be familiar with conflict management styles and the impact these styles can have on interpersonal dynamics, and, ultimately, patient care. For this Discussion, you evaluate a situation marked by conflict and consider how conflict management strategies could be applied to promote positive results.

To prepare:

  • Consider a conflict situation you witnessed or were engaged in within your practice setting. Then, proceed as follows:
    • Think about who was involved, how it was resolved (if it was), and how it might have been handled more effectively.
    • Identify the conflict management style(s) employed by various individuals, including ineffective responses or no response to the situation.
    • Evaluate your personal response to this conflict.
  • What do your thoughts and actions in this and other conflict situations reveal about your typical approach to conflict?

Please address the following in my assignment:

  1. a description of how you handled or avoided a conflict, as well as the results of your approach.
  2. Explain how would you respond to this conflict today and/or what steps you would take to improve your comfort level and skill for managing conflict in the future (including specific conflict management strategies you would use).
  3. Explain how conflict management relates to your effectiveness as a leader.
  4. Summary with Conclusion

REMINDERS:

1) At least 2 pages (addressing the 4 questions above excluding the title page and reference page).

2) Kindly follow APA format for the citation and references! References should be between the period of 2011 and 2016. Please utilize the references at least three below as much as possible and the rest from yours.

3) Make headings for each question.

References:

Readings
  • Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
    • Chapter 21, “Managing Conflict”



      This chapter explores the many facets of conflict, describes what contributes to conflict, and provides strategies for resolving conflict.
  • CPP. (n.d.). TKI. Retrieved July 24, 2012, from https://www.cpp.com/products/tki/index.aspx



    Review the sample report and other items on the Thomas-Kilmann website. You may consider completing this assessment to better understand your conflict management style.
  • Eagar, S. C., Cowin, L. S., Gregory, L., & Firtko, A. (2010). Scope of practice conflict in nursing: A new war or just the same battle? Contemporary Nurse, 36(1/2), 86–95.

    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.



    This article focuses on creating nursing teams as rapid change occurs within health care. The authors state that for a team to successfully handle conflict, there have to be clear boundaries, minimal confusion, and maximum communication.
  • Johansen, M. L. (2012). Performance potential. Keeping the peace: Conflict management strategies for nurse managers. Nursing Management, 43(2), 50–54.

    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.



    “Handling conflicts in an efficient and effective manner results in improved quality, patient safety, and staff morale, and limits work stress for the caregiver,” (p. 50). This article presents strategies for managing conflict. Review the methods suggested and consider how you might be able to apply them in the workplace.
  • Williams, S. (n.d.). Understanding conflict and conflict management. Retrieved fromhttp://www.wright.edu/~scott.williams/LeaderLetter/conflict.htm



    This short editorial delineates the major points of conflict resolution

Mental Health For Trauma Survivors

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Topic is Mental health for trauma survivors

Subtitle #3 Components of Synopsis:

  • What was the  purpose of the study (research  questions, purposes, and hypotheses)?
  • How was the sample obtained?
  • What inclusion or exclusion criteria were used?
  • Who from the sample actually  participated or contributed data?
  • What methods were  used to collect  data  (e,g., sequence of events, timing,  types of data , and measures)?
  • Was an intervention/treatment/clinical protocol tested?  Explain
  • What were the  main findings of this study?

Research Utilization

The purpose of this paper is to describe a global health problem that can be explored through nursing research, discuss how this health problem is applicable in both the United States and other countries of the world, and critique four research studies that have been done on the topic.  This is a scholarly paper. DO NOT use the first person.  The paper should be 8 – 10 pages (not including the title, abstract, and reference pages.).  You must use a minimum of 3 research articles for your paper.  The research articles will be discussed in the body of the paper, properly cited, and properly identified in the references.  APA format for citing is required.  Use what you’ve learned about the components of nursing research and strategies for critiquing research to guide your selection of appropriate research study articles.  All THREE of the research study articles MUST BE written by nurses and published in a peer-reviewed nursing journal.  At least ONE of the three nursing research studies must address nursing practice in another country.

Part A:  The first part of the paper should clearly define the global health problem, and discuss why it is important for nursing.  Discuss how this problem is viewed in the United States and how it is viewed in another country.  For example, if the focus is adult hypertension, discuss guidelines for defining hypertension in the US and in another country. ( we are doing mental health for trauma survivors) Use the heading Part A for this section.

Part B:  The second part of the paper will include an Appraisal synopsis for each of the research studies that you have selected for your topic.  This part of the paper will discuss what is known about the health problem in the United States population and at least one other country of the world.  For example, in regards to hypertension, you may choose four research study articles done by nurse researchers that looked at interventions to improve medication compliance, or the effect of diet and exercise in reducing elevated blood pressure.  Use the heading Part B for this section.

Then use the subheading Study #1-Nursing research study in the USA.  Appraise and critique the article following the components of synopsis shown below.  Begin by providing the article citation, then provide a synopsis of the article by answering the questions in Components of Synopsis. Conclude by discussing implications for practice, policy or further research as it relates to Study #1.

Next use the subheading Study #2- Nursing research study non-USA.  Follow the same instructions as for subheading Study #1.

Next use the subheading Study #3 (this can be a nursing research study from USA or non-USA).  Follow the same instructions as for subheading Study #1.

Next use the subheading Study #4 (this can be a nursing research study from USA or non-USA).  Follow the same instructions as for subheading Study #1.

Part C: This is the conclusion of your paper, and summarizes the key points that you have addressed in your paper.