Use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to formulate differential diagnoses, medical diagnoses, and an evidence-based action plan.

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  1. Use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to formulate differential diagnoses, medical diagnoses, and an evidence-based action plan.

Assessment

A: Differential Diagnosis (include rationales and cite sources)

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B: Nursing Diagnosis

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C: Medical Diagnosis

VI. PLANA: OrdersPrescriptions with dosage, route, duration, and amount prescribed and if refills providedDiagnostic testingProblem oriented educationHealth promotion/maintenance needs

B: Follow-up plans (When will you schedule a follow-up appointment and what will you address in the subsequent visit — F/U in 2 weeks; plan to check annual labs on RTC (return to clinic).VII. Nursing theory and application: Select a nursing theory and apply this to your patient’s plan and evaluation (brief statement).

VIII. Developmental stage: Identify the developmental state and provide rationales to support acquisition of skills in the stage (brief statement).

IX. Cultural characteristics, diversity, sensitivity, and ethical considerations

Discuss culturally diverse considerations you identified for this patient. Cultural diversity is a general term that can include gender, religious beliefs, culture, race, economic status, age, etc. Discuss one ethical standard relevant to the care of this patient.

X. Evaluation of care: Provide a brief statement sharing your thoughts about the visit and/or patient. Please share what you should have done differently.

References: Please include a minimum of three references. The reference list must be in APA format. All sources must be within 5 years of publication.

Theory: Philosophy and Science of Caring

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Directions

Theory: Philosophy and Science of Caring

Theorist: Jean Watson

You are going to explore how a theorist of your choice created his or her theory. Did it develop as an acorn becoming a mighty oak over the decades? Did it arrive as a burst of light like the big bang as some believe created our universe? Was it developed from a blueprint like a spaceship where thousands of scholars worked together to create a rocket to the moon? In point of fact, how is a theory developed? This is what we are exploring.

You will pick a theorist who interests you, it does not have to be a nurse theorist. You may also choose from other disciplines such as: behavioral, leadership, business, education, technology.

You will become the theorist immersing yourself in the writings from the earliest mentioned to the most current.

As you read, look at how you (taking on the persona of the theorist) developed the theory.

In the first stage, theorizing occurs. This is where you, as the theorist, identify the concepts of what nursing is and is not. Perhaps you questioned what concepts were guiding those in nursing practice and then started to question your role. You started asking yourself, “Where am I in nursing, and where the profession is going? Is there some overarching concept that guides the professional in his or her practice?” This is where you recognize that a theory is needed.

In the second stage, syntax is developed. This is where you will define the terms. Look for changing definitions of terms. Consider, for example, Jean Watson. She starts by defining the word “caring.” Within the last ten years she has refined her terminology changing the term caring to caritas. This demonstrates a growth and maturation from decades of research she and other scholars did to produce the theory of caring.

The third stage is theory testing. Defined as the phenomena behind the theory that are exposed through research. The definitions of terms are refined. The theorists and other researchers consider whether this theory helps answer questions that arise in practice. This is where your theory is used in by a widening group of researchers. For example, graduate nursing students request the tool you developed while testing your theory.

The fourth and last stage is evaluation. This is where philosophical debate occurs as the concepts are applied through evidenced based practice in the act of providing nursing care.

Assignment Details

For this Assignment, you are going to write an article for a nursing journal explaining how you developed your theory through the four stages (theorizing, syntax, theory testing, and evaluation). Your paper must be 3 to 5 pages, not including the title and reference pages.

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

Assignment Requirements

Before finalizing your work, you should:

  • Minimum requirement of at least 5 sources of support

Special Instructions

Purpose of the assignment clearly described in a paragraph or two

Purpose of the assignment clearly described in a paragraph or two

Purpose of the assignment clearly described in a paragraph or two

Purpose of the assignment clearly described in a paragraph or two

Provides at least five examples of how theory is applied through evidenced based practice in the act of providing nursing care.

The author was able to make succinct and precise conclusions

Nursing's Role in the U.S. Healthcare System

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In this written assignment, identify one specific contemporary issue or trend that you are interested in learning more about. Choose from the categories below. For example you might want to learn more about why it is more difficult for some groups to receive care than others, which would fall under Client Access to Care. Or, you might want to compare nursing practice in the U.S. with how nurses practice in Japan, which would fall under the category of Global Healthcare and Nursing.

  • Global Healthcare and Nursing
  • Healthcare Reform
  • U.S. Healthcare Financing
  • Nursing’s Role in the U.S. Healthcare System
  • Integrative Healthcare
  • Nursing Leadership and Management
  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing Practice
  • Nursing Professionalism
  • Advancing Nursing as a Profession
  • Client Access to Care
  • Delivering Client Care
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Ethical Practices in Healthcare
  • Quality and Safety in Healthcare Delivery
  • Health/Nursing Informatics

Once the issue or trend is identified, find five important/significant facts about it, substantiated by an evidence-based article or reference. Include the article or references in your submission.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the ‘.docx’ extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:

Jstudent_exampleproblem_101504

Community Health Nursing Practicum

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Community Health Nursing Practicum

ASSESSMENTComplete a home safety/home environmental assessment using the tool provided (20)Assess and describe the family’s level of Emergency Preparedness (5)Assessment – Provide a brief summary about the family including the following information:Type of familyDescribe the family functionsDescribe the family structureIs the family healthy or dysfunctional? (10)Health Risk Appraisal – Conduct a family health risk appraisal assessing for the presence of specific factors in each of the categories that have been identified as being associated with an increased likelihood of an illness (Biological/age-related health risk, Environmental risk, Behavioral risk(5)Identify at least 5 resources/strengths the family possesses. (5)Identify and list at least top 5 family needs. Prioritize the identified needs. (10)INTERVENTIONDesign a detailed culturally appropriate intervention plan for 1 or more of the needs identified and list specific public/community health nursing roles you would employ in addressing the family need (from intervention wheel – home visits, screening, case management, etc.). Include the level of prevention you used (primary, secondary or tertiary). (10)Review literature and select one article from the literature in support of the identified intervention.Use the article to support your design and attach the article.(5)Implement the intervention with the family, providing appropriate resources as indicated. (5)Evaluation- Develop an evaluation plan for the intervention and include recommendations for the future. Follow-up with the family to conduct an initial evaluation of the intervention. (5)80
Organization StructureIncludes purpose in introduction.Paper is logically arranged with introduction, body, and summary.Subsections and paragraphs reflect the main idea.Transitions occur between thoughts.10
Literacy and StyleUses professional vocabulary.Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.Maintains economy of expression.5
APATitle page is correct.Page numbering is accurate.Page header is appropriate.Citation of references in text is correct.Direct quotesParaphrasingReference list follows APA format.Citations in text are included on reference listReference list citations are included in text5
Final Grade100

the assessment tool provided will be on

Safety Hazard Yes No

  • Are medications safely stored and adequately labeled?______
  • Are throw rugs, area rugs, and flooring materials secured?______
  • Is there adequate lighting in each room?______
  • Are there telephone cords or electrical cords in walkways?______
  • Do the entry doors locks with deadbolts?______
  • Are combustibles, such as newspapers, stored ______
  • Is there adequate space around space heaters?______
  • Are there exposed heating pipes?______
  • Is the room/house heated cooled adequately and safely?______
  • Is water heater set at 120F or lower?
  • Is there a portable fire extinguisher available in the kitchen?______
  • Do occupants who are smokers demonstrate safe handling
  • Does the gas at the stove, furnace , and space heater work properly?______
  • Are walkways clear, sturdy and wide enough to walk safely (using assistive devices
  • If burglar bars are present on doors and/or windows, will they bend for
  • Is there a phone within easy reach?______
  • Is there a working smoke detector near the kitchen and near each sleeping area?______
  • Dos the bathtub have a non-skid surface?______
  • If oxygen is in use in the hours, are all occupants aware of oxygen and cord safety?______
  • Are all occupants able to safely exit the home in five minutes or less?______
  • Are guns or weapons safely stored?______
  • Are there secure handrails on stairs?______
  • If a ramp is needed, is one present and safely constructed?______

at least three feet from stove, fireplace or heater?

of cigarettes, lighters and matches?______

if necessary)?______

Emergency exit or is the key close by?______

Sanitation Hazards

  • Is there indoor running water?______
  • Is food stored properly?______
  • Are there indoor toilet facilities?______
  • Do the stove and/or microwave operate properly?______
  • Is trash picked up on a regular scheduled basis?______
  • Is the water in the kitchen, bathroom and utility are working properly
  • Are there signs of rodent or pest infestation?______
  • Is there adequate refrigeration?______
  • Comments:

each room?______

Modifications recommended after your assessment_____________________________________________________________What surprised you when doing your home safety assessment?

Why are home safety assessments important for a public health nurse to know and do?

What kind of teaching/topics can you see would be important for a public health nurse to do as a result of a home safety assessment?

Differentiate among several types of shock: cardiogenic, hypovolemic, obstructive, distributive, and septic. Explain the pathophysiology of each.

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Exercises:

  • Choose one of the following infectious diseases and discuss the potential impact of the disease, pathogenesis, mechanism of transmission, and associated risks.
    • Cholera
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Influenza
    • Marburg hemorrhagic fever
    • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
    • Smallpox
  • Differentiate among several types of shock: cardiogenic, hypovolemic, obstructive, distributive, and septic. Explain the pathophysiology of each.
  • Discuss the risks of morbidity and mortality and the preparation and prevention measures for one type of natural disaster
  • Explain how to set up for disaster closet in the emergency department. What items should it contain? Who should have access? Should it be locked? What type of drills should be conducted?
  • Elaborate on the pathophysiology of burns. Differentiate between first, second, and third degree burns. What are the potential complications of each?
  • Discuss the pathogenesis and progression of ebola. What safety concerns were addressed during the 2014 outbreak?

Professional Development

Write an essay on the following topic:

  • Traumatic Brain Injury

The essay should contain at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. It should cover the following points:

  • Explain the pathophysiology of the disease
  • Discuss common clinical manifestations
  • List differential diagnoses
  • Determine which lab tests would confirm the diagnosis and expected results
  • Analyze a current protocol for treatment and discuss how the treatment works from the pathophysiological perspective

◦What role does nursing research play in the development of applied medicine?

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Reflect upon a patient care encounter from personal practice in which principles from Barbara Carper’s theory of “Ways of Knowing” were used. Illustrate how each fundamental pattern for nursing knowledge contributed to the care of this patient.Select a particular area of nursing that is of interest to you. Elaborate on the specifics of nursing research in relation to this area— what can be accomplished by it, and why you believe it to be valuable. Include an explanation of the following questions in your response.

◦What role does nursing research play in the development of applied medicine?

◦What are the best methods for conducting such research? Include specific topics you will cover, and how this relates to your literature review.How do you know whether a topic qualifies as research worthy? What criteria make a topic acceptable for research?

The assignment should be between 1500 and 2000 words in length and contain at least two scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook and provided material. Please submit your assignment in one APA formatted document.

Your assignments are to be submitted in a written paper format. *Your paper must have a title page and a reference page. In the body of the paper please put a title, and headers. These headers should be the questions, paraphrased, that are ask in the assignment. Also, you must have introduction and conclusion paragraphs. Note the format guidelines on the assignment. The minimal word requirement does not count your title or reference pages.

Write an informal presentation (500-700 words) to educate nurses about how the practice of nursing is expected to grow and change. Include the concepts of continuity or continuum of care, accountable care organizations (ACO), medical homes, and nurse-managed health clinics.

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As the country focuses on the restructuring of the U.S. health care delivery system, nurses will continue to play an important role. It is expected that more and more nursing jobs will become available out in the community, and fewer will be available in acute care hospitals.

  1. Write an informal presentation (500-700 words) to educate nurses about how the practice of nursing is expected to grow and change. Include the concepts of continuity or continuum of care, accountable care organizations (ACO), medical homes, and nurse-managed health clinics.
  2. Share your presentation with nurse colleagues on your unit or department and ask them to offer their impressions of the anticipated changes to health care delivery and the new role of nurses in hospital settings, communities, clinics, and medical homes.
  3. In 800-1,000 words summarize the feedback shared by three nurse colleagues and discuss whether their impressions are consistent with what you have researched about health reform.
  4. A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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 LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Paper should reference Mental Health.

Please write original paper.

Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice

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Adittional information for the paper

This assignment will demonstrate your knowledge of the nursing research process by critiquing published research articles in a systematic manner. The assignment will show your understanding of the components of research and the procedures necessary to implement the research process.

The assignment does not have to be in a paper format. Using the posted criteria, write each question and respond to it based on the article you’re critiquing.

Find the assignment as an attachment below.

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Hello Students! I hope you will have a fabulous Sunday.

For the following two questions please write at least 3 paragraphs each. Be sure to explore and read more than one reference and include it in your references. Please only utilize word documents so that I can open the document.

Questions:

1. Do you view nursing as a career or a job? What are your professional goals related to nursing?

2. Describe the steps you would take to prepare yourself to interview for your ideal future Nursing role?Hello Students! I hope you will have a fabulous Sunday.

Synthesis Of Nursing Theory-practice Gap

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Guidelines: Support your responses with scholarly academic references using APA style format. Assigned course readings and online library resources are preferred.

Tasks:

  • The “theory-practice gap,” as some have called it, has prevented our profession from full utilization of its knowledge base in practice, and has impeded the view of nursing as a theoretically based discipline, to its detriment. There are distinctly different viewpoints to this argument, based on the different perspectives of academics and theoreticians on the one hand and that of practitioners on the other. Being honest about your reaction, and applying critical thinking skills to the question, where do you stand on the issue, and why?
  • The development of the discipline of nursing has gone through many stages of philosophical debates. Justify the relevance and utility of the knowledge of theory development to your practice.

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What was your philosophy of nursing practice when you first enrolled in the BSN program? What is your philosophy of nursing now? How has this experienced prepared you for your next step in your career?
Please take some time to think about this question. Its answer should be substantial and informative.

This Discussion question should be minimum 4 paragraphs in length and supported by a minimum of 2 peer reviewed sources. In-text citations and References page will be required to be in APA 6th edition standards. You do not need to worry about spacing, headings, or fonts.

You are caring for an 82-year-old woman who has been hospitalized for several weeks for burns that she sustained on her lower legs during a cooking accident. Before the time of her admission, she lived alone in a small apartment.

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CASE STUDY

You are caring for an 82-year-old woman who has been hospitalized for several weeks for burns that she sustained on her lower legs during a cooking accident. Before the time of her admission, she lived alone in a small apartment. The patient reported on admission that she has no surviving family. Her support system appears to be other elders who live in her neighborhood. Because of transportation difficulties, most of them are unable to visit frequently. One of her neighbors has reported that she is caring for the patient’s dog, a Yorkshire terrier. As you care for this woman, she begs you to let her friend bring her dog to the hospital. She says that none of the other nurses have listened to her about such a visit. As she asks you about this, she begins to cry and tells you that they have never been separated. You recall that the staff discussed their concern about this woman’s well-being during report that morning. They said that she has been eating very little and seems to be depressed.

1. Based on Nightingale’s work, identify specific interventions that you would provide in caring for this patient.

2. Describe what action, if any, you would take regarding the patient’s request to see her dog. Discuss the theoretical basis of your decision and action based on your understanding of Nightingale’s work.

3. Describe and discuss what nursing diagnoses you would make and what interventions you would initiate to address the patient’s nutritional status and emotional well-being.

4. As the patient’s primary nurse, identify and discuss the planning you would undertake regarding her discharge from the hospital. Identify members of the discharge team and their roles in this process. Describe how you would advocate for the patient based on Nightingale’s observations and descriptions of the role of the nurse.

Critical thinking activities

1. Your community is at risk for a specific type of natural disaster (e.g., tornado, flood, hurricane, earthquake). Use Nightingale’s principles and observations to develop an emergency plan for one of these events. Outline the items you would include in the plan.

2. Using Nightingale’s concepts of ventilation, light, noise, and cleanliness, analyze the setting in which you are practicing nursing as an employee or student.