What health disparities exist for this group?

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NURSING HOMEWORK HELP

Details:

Analyze the health status of a specific minority group. Select a minority group that is represented in the United States (examples include: American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.)

In an essay of 750-1,000 words, compare and contrast the health status of the minority group you have selected to the national average. Consider the cultural, socioeconomic, and sociopolitical barriers to health. How do race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education influence health for the minority group you have selected? Address the following in your essay:

  1. What is the current health status of this minority group?
  2. How is health promotion defined by the group?
  3. What health disparities exist for this group?
  4. Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.

Cite a minimum of three references in the paper.

You will find important health information regarding minority groups by exploring the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links:

  1. Minority Health: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/index.html
  2. Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH): http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/reach.htm
  3. Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: http://www.samhsa.gov/specific-populations/racial-ethnic-minority

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.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Nursing Research Poster Presentation

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Nursing Research Poster Presentation

Nursing Research Poster Presentation 

Using a nursing research study assigned by the course instructor, create a poster presentation reflecting a synopsis of the study.  Presentation should summarize the introduction, background or literature review, methods, results, & conclusion of the assigned journal article.  Please note this is not an exercise in cutting & pasting.  Paraphrase content to reflect individual understanding of research study content.  Refer to the poster presentation tutorial provided in the Blackboard Course Content section for guidance. All posters shall be uploaded to the discussion board.   

How to Create a Research Poster: Poster Basics 

Posters are widely used in the academic community, and most conferences include poster presentations in their program.  Research posters summarize information or research concisely and attractively to help publicize it and generate discussion.  The poster is usually a mixture of a brief text mixed with tables, graphs, pictures, and other presentation formats.  PowerPoint is a popular and easy-to-use software platform to make a poster.  It is part Microsoft Office. 

What makes a good poster? • Important information should be readable from about 10 feet away • Title is short and draws interest • Word count of 800 words or less • Text is clear and to the point • Use of bullets, numbering, and headlines make it easy to read • Effective use of graphics, color and fonts • Consistent and clean layout • Includes acknowledgments, your name and institutional affiliation 

Poster Design Tips 

• Use large text (your text should be at least 18-24 pt; headings 30-60 pt; title >72pt.) • Do not use more than 2-3 font styles total • Use fonts that are easy to read (such as Times New Roman, and Arial) • Avoid jagged edges: left-justify text within text boxes or fully justify blocks of text • Avoid too much text (no more than 800 words max) and undefined technical jargon • Choose colors carefully and pay attention to contrast.  If in doubt, dark print on light background is best. Remember – some colorblind people cannot distinguish between red and green. • Organize and align your content with columns, sections, headings, and blocks of text • White space is important to increase visual appeal and readability (this is the “empty” space between sections, columns, headings, blocks of text, and graphics). • Selectively incorporate charts, graphs, photographs, and key quotations from primary sources, maps, and other graphics that support the theme of your poster.  It is best to avoid using tables of data. • Avoid fuzzy images; make sure all graphics are high-resolution (at least 300ppi) and easily visible • Edit your poster carefully for typographic or grammatical mistakes and image quality before the final print-out (use the print-preview function) 

Poster Review Checklist 

• Does poster have enough white space? • Are the text and graphics legible? • Are the text and graphics consistent? • Is the flow of information logical? • Are the following identified: research question, methods, take-home message or conclusion? • Are the proper acknowledgments provided? 

Discussion: July 5, 2016

Describe the research type utilized?– experimental, non-experimental, quasi experimental, etc.

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NURSING RESEARCH PAPER

Library Assignment

Critique a Research Article

A critique is a method of displaying a logical and organized analysis of a written or oral piece. Critique can provide the readers with both positive and negative outcomes depending on the author. The purpose of this assignment is for the student to perform a critique on a research article that deals with today’s health issues. In this paper the student must be diligent at what the author are claiming, taking into account the research methods being utilized and look for pros and cons of the researcher’s outcomes.

The assignment must be a minimal of five pages, excluding title page and references. The assignment must be strictly following APA guidelines, points will be deducted if otherwise. Do not use first person throughout the paper until the section called evaluate the paper.  It will be divided in the following manner:

                Title page: Give the name of the article, the authors name(s) and your name. Following APPA

                Introduction:

·         Provide an overview of the author’s research problem, research questions and main point including how the author supports his or her point.

·         Explain what the author initial          objectives (hypothesis) and results including the process he or she used to arrive at such conclusion.

Evaluate the Research Methods: in paragraph form answer the following:

·         Does the author provide a literature review?

·         Is the research current and relevant to today existing health issues?

·         Describe the research type utilized?– experimental, non-experimental, quasi experimental, etc.

·         Evaluate the sample (size, composition, or in the way the sample was selected in relation to the purpose of the study? Was the sample appropriate for the research or was it bias?

·          How practicaldoes this work seem to you? How does the author suggest research results could be applied and how do youbelieve they could be applied?

·          Could the study have been improved in your opinion? If so provide how you think it could have improved.

·          Is the writing in the article clear straightforward?

·          Can further research be conducted on this subject? Explain

Conclusion: In your conclusion, try to synthesize the pieces of your critique to emphasize your own main points about the author’s work, relating the researcher’s work to your own knowledge or to topics being discussed in your course.

Reference Page: APA style, 

If plagiarism is found , it will be an automatic “F” 

In 1,000-1,500 words discuss the usefulness of applying a heritage assessment to evaluate the needs of families and develop plans for health maintenance, health protection, and health restoration. Include the following:

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NURSING HOMEWORK HELP

Details:

The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by CCNE and AACN using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, their specific care discipline, and their local communities.

The learning activity and corresponding assignment in this topic requires students to perform a heritage assessment with families selected by the student from their local community.

Click on http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/663/679611/box_6_1.pdf in order to access the “Heritage Assessment Tool.”

Interview three families from different cultures. One family should be from your own culture. Compare the differences in health traditions between these cultures.

Assess the three families using the “Heritage Assessment Tool.” In 1,000-1,500 words discuss the usefulness of applying a heritage assessment to evaluate the needs of families and develop plans for health maintenance, health protection, and health restoration. Include the following:

  1. Perform a heritage assessment on three families. One of these families should be from your own culture.
  2. Complete the “Heritage Assessment Tool” and submit to: – one assessment for each of the three families interviewed. You are not required to include the tool in your LoudCloud submission.
  3. Identify common health traditions based on cultural heritage. Evaluate and discuss how the families subscribe to these traditions and practices. Address health maintenance, health protection, and health restoration as they relate to your assessment.

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.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Nutrition/Metabolic

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NURSING HOMEWORK HELP

DUE BY 3/23/17 AT 10AM

The focus of the assignment is the Community of San Pablo City

The outlines for the slides as follows:

First topic is Nutrition/Metabolic

Second topic is Self-Perception/Self-Concept

Key points should be metioned in the slides via bullet points 

Each slide should have speaker notes lasting about a paragraph ( 5 sentences or more)

Last Slide should list all refernces using APA format – Pls be sure that format is done correctly as points will be deducted

I would like for each topic to fit on one slide, making the entire assignment 3 slides including the reference slide APA format

NO INTRODUCTORY SLIDE IS NEEDED!

The background should be plane white, however pictures can be added 

Nutrition/Metabolic

·          Indicators of nutrient deficiencies.

·          Obesity rates or percentages: Compare to CDC statistics.

·          Affordability of food/available discounts or food programs and usage (e.g., WIC, food boxes, soup kitchens, meals-on-wheels, food stamps, senior discounts, employee discounts, etc.).

·          Availability of water (e.g., number and quality of drinking fountains).

·          Fast food and junk food accessibility (vending machines).

·          Evidence of healthy food consumption or unhealthy food consumption (trash, long lines, observations, etc.).

·          Provisions for special diets, if applicable.

·          For schools (in addition to above):

o   Nutritional content of food in cafeteria and vending machines: Compare to ARS 15-242/The Arizona Nutrition Standards (or other state standards based on residence)

o   Amount of free or reduced lunch

Self-Perception/Self-Concept

·          Age levels.

·          Programs and activities related to community building (strengthening the community).

·          Community history.

·          Pride indicators: Self-esteem or caring behaviors.

·          Published description (pamphlets, Web sites, etc.).

How does the NCSBN model compare with Florida’s Nurse Practice act and regulations?

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NURSING – Ethics – Discussion 3

Read the Florida Nurse Practice Act sections 464.001, .002, .003, .016, .017, & .018 and also the Rules of the Board of Nursing sections 64B9-1.001, 5.001, 5.002, 5.003, 5.009, 5.010, 5.011, 5.012, 8.003, 8.0045. 8.005, 8.006 (scan only 8.006), 9.002,9-12, 9-14, 9-15.002 all found at:

Florida Nurse Practice Act: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-0499/0464/0464PARTIContentsIndex.html

Board of Nursing 64B9: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/Division.asp?toType=&DivID=332%20

  •  1.  How does the NCSBN model compare with Florida’s Nurse Practice act and regulations?
  •  2.  Which Act/ Rules do you prefer and why?
  • 3.  Which one is more restrictive for nurses?
  • 4.  Comment on the following scenario:

The RN is taking care of an 86 year old patient 10 days post a 5 vessel bypass. The patient’s fluid balance has been precarious with frequent bouts of congestive heart failure and third spacing of fluids. Today the nurse obtains a BP of 72/40 and starts a bolus of normal saline at 150 mL per hour. The nurse has not tried to contact the physician and there are no standing orders to cover his other actions.  Is the RN within his or her scope of practice as set forth in the Florida Nurse Practice Act? In particular, section 464.003 (2).  

Answer questions 1-4, APA format, no plagiarism, no set amount of words just thoroughly answer 1-4

Identify one (1) additional major religion, in which the same circumstances might also require the RN to advocate for the patient’s refusal of surgery. Describe the beliefs behind why the identified religion could pose a moral conflict for a similar patient.

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Ethics with Nursing

Mark, a 35-year-old, was brought via ambulance to the emergency department after collapsing on the street. He was diagnosed with appendicitis and the surgical team was alerted to the potential surgery. The physician prepared to obtain informed consent and began discussing the simple effective surgery and the treatment with the patient. The RN was present at the bedside. The patient stated he did not want surgery. Based upon his beliefs as a Christian Scientist, it is against his practices. He requested a Christian Science practitioner. The patient rated his pain as 9 on 0-10 verbal pain scale so the RN prepared the narcotic analgesic to relieve the patient’s pain. The patient declined the medication. The RN believes the patient should accept the pain medication and have the surgery thinking “If it were me I would proceed with the surgery and treatments proposed by the surgeon.” The surgeon can be heard speaking to a fellow surgeon about how to go about changing the patient’s decision.

Initial Discussion Post:

Address the following:

  1. State and discuss the legal and ethical considerations occurring in this scenario. Include supporting citations.
  2. How can RNs support the patient’s decision when the beliefs of the patient are contrary to their own? List three (3) interventions, with supporting rationales, the RN would perform to ensure the delivery of culturally sensitive care.
  3. Identify one (1) additional major religion, in which the same circumstances might also require the RN to advocate for the patient’s refusal of surgery. Describe the beliefs behind why the identified religion could pose a moral conflict for a similar patient.

CO#1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse patient population. (PO#1)

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Power Point Nursing

Guidelines and Grading Rubric

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate the skills of the professional nurse as an educator. You are to prepare a guide that will serve as a handout to assist a specific patient that you identify. Your guide or handout should help this patient find and evaluate a reliable mobile health, or mHealth application (app) that is already developed. This may be related to his or her disease process or diagnosis, or may be an app that can help a patient maintain or improve good health, and prevent illness.

You will develop the guide using Microsoft PowerPoint. PowerPoint is a versatile application that lets you design slideshows and handouts. For this assignment, you will be using PowerPoint to create a guide or handout that you may print and give to patients and families. You will be submitting this PowerPoint file to the Dropbox.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcome.

CO#1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse patient population. (PO#1)

CO#5: Identify patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice. (PO#5)

Points

This assignment is worth a total of 175 points.

Due Date

The Patient Education Technology Guide to a Mobile Health Application PowerPoint assignment is due at the end of Week 2. Submit your completed assignment to the Dropbox by Sunday; 11:59 p.m. MT. You may consult the Policies, under the Course Home tab, for details regarding late assignments. Late assignments will result in loss of points. Post questions about this assignment in the Q & A discussion.

Directions

Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create slides, which will be the basis of the guide or handout. You are required to cite your source(s) as it relates to your application slide. Other citations are permitted, but this is not a requirement for the assignment.

·       Title slide (first slide): Include a title slide with your name and title of the presentation.

·       Scenario Slide (one slide): This slide should include a brief scenario, then identify a patient who is experiencing a specific disease process or diagnosis who would benefit from an already developed and reliable mHealth app. Or, identify a person is currently healthy and would like to maintain or improve health and prevent illness. Be sure to include the nurse’s assessment of the patient’s learning needs and readiness to learn. Be specific.

Example:

Scenario for Ms. Ellis

Jane Doe (your name here)

·       Jennifer Ellis, a 62-year-old African American who has been recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). She has been prescribed several medications she must take every day.

·       The nephrologist has stressed the importance of leading a healthy life style to slow or stop the progression of CKD.

·       She is interested in ways in which she can better track her health and make healthier choices.

·       She is a high school graduate and iPhone user, mostly to send text messages to family and friends.

·       She is eager to learn how to use an app that can help her manager her CKD.

Prepare the following slides as if you are presenting them to the patient.

·       mHealth Application Slide (one to three slides): Identify a developed and reliable mHealth app that could benefit the patient. Describe the app including its:

·       Name

·       Purpose

·       Intended audience

·       Mobile device(s) upon which it will operate

·       Where to download or obtain it. Include a working link if it is to be downloaded from a website.

·       And any other information you believe would be pertinent to this situation.

·       Sources that are used are cited.

·       Teaching Slides (one to three slides): Prepare slides that contain important points about the app that you want to teach to the patient such as: how to use the app safely and effectively including how to interpret and act on the information that is provided.

·       Evaluation Slide (one to three slides): Describe how you would determine the success of the patient’s use of this app. For example, include ways to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan that are a good fit for the type of app or focus on specific ways that this app benefits the patient’s health and wellness.

·       References (last slide): List any references for sources that were used or cited in the presentation.

Writing and Design: There should be no spelling or grammatical errors. Writing is concise and clear. Avoid words that the patient may not understand. Slides are visually appealing incorporating graphics, photographs, colors, and themes.

Review the section on Academic Integrity Policy found in the RNBSN Policies. All work must be original (in your own words) unless properly cited.

Best Practices in Preparing PowerPoint Slideshows

·       Be creative, but realistic.

·       Incorporate graphics, color, themes, or photographs to increase interest.

·       Make easy to read with short bullet points and large font.

·       Review directions thoroughly.

·       Cite all sources within the slides with (author, year) as well as on the Reference slide.

·       Proofread prior to final submission.

·       Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.

·       Abide by the Chamberlain academic integrity policy.

·       Tutorial: For those not familiar with the development of a PowerPoint slideshow, the following link to the Microsoft website may be helpful. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx The Chamberlain Student Success Strategies (CCSSS) offers a module on Computer Literacy that contains a section on PowerPoint. The link to SSP CCSSS may be found under the Special Courses list in Canvas.

Explain what the author initial objectives (hypothesis) and results including the process he or she used to arrive at such conclusion.

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Nursing Assignment – APA

Library Assignment

Critique a Research Article

A critique is a method of displaying a logical and organized analysis of a written or oral piece. Critique can provide the readers with both positive and negative outcomes depending on the author. The purpose of this assignment is for the student to perform a critique on a research article that deals with today’s health issues. In this paper the student must be diligent at what the author are claiming, taking into account the research methods being utilized and look for pros and cons of the researcher’s outcomes.

The assignment must be a minimal of five pages, excluding title page and references. The assignment must be strictly following APA guidelines, points will be deducted if otherwise. Do not use first person throughout the paper until the section called evaluate the paper.  It will be divided in the following manner:

                Title page: Give the name of the article, the authors name(s) and your name. Following APPA

                Introduction:

·         Provide an overview of the author’s research problem, research questions and main point including how the author supports his or her point.

·         Explain what the author initial          objectives (hypothesis) and results including the process he or she used to arrive at such conclusion.

Evaluate the Research Methods: in paragraph form answer the following:

·         Does the author provide a literature review?

·         Is the research current and relevant to today existing health issues?

·         Describe the research type utilized?– experimental, non-experimental, quasi experimental, etc.

·         Evaluate the sample (size, composition, or in the way the sample was selected in relation to the purpose of the study? Was the sample appropriate for the research or was it bias?

·          How practicaldoes this work seem to you? How does the author suggest research results could be applied and how do youbelieve they could be applied?

·          Could the study have been improved in your opinion? If so provide how you think it could have improved.

·          Is the writing in the article clear straightforward?

·          Can further research be conducted on this subject? Explain

Conclusion: In your conclusion, try to synthesize the pieces of your critique to emphasize your own main points about the author’s work, relating the researcher’s work to your own knowledge or to topics being discussed in your course.

Reference Page: APA style, see rubric below

Nursing Quantitative Matrix

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Nursing Quantitative Matrix

ARTICLE TO USE: Rowley, B., Kerr, M., Van Poperin, J., Everett, C., Stommel, M., & Lehto, R. H. (2015). Perioperative warming in surgical patients: A comparison of interventions. Clinical Nursing Research, 24(4), 432-441.

In this assignment, the student will read the quantitative study provided and complete a methodologic matrix utilizing the format presented below placing the information in the matrix.

1. Complete the quantitative methodologic matrix below utilizing the heading presented.

2.Information should be in bulleted format, not narrative paragraphs.

3.Include a title page and reference page.

4.The quantitative methodologic matrix should be in landscape page design whereas the title page and reference should be in portrait page design. Complete in Microsoft Word 

5.APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, and reference page). The assignment does not require an introduction, purpose statement, or conclusion. 

Quantitative Methodologic Matrix

Quantitative Matrix Grading Rubric