Plans clinical practice activities that integrate professional nursing standards in accordance with the Nursing Code of Ethics and the American Nurses' Association (ANA) standards of practice. (PO#6)

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PurposeThe purpose of the iCARE Paper assignment is to explore the concept of interprofessional teams and patient outcomes. Nursing supportive actions of compassion, advocacy, resilience, and evidence

Purpose

The purpose of the iCARE Paper assignment is to explore the concept of interprofessional teams and patient outcomes. Nursing supportive actions of compassion, advocacy, resilience, and evidence-based practice will serve as a way to apply care concepts.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO1: Applies principles of nursing, theories, and the care philosophies to self, colleagues, individuals, families, aggregates and communities throughout the healthcare system. (PO#1)

CO6: Plans clinical practice activities that integrate professional nursing standards in accordance with the Nursing Code of Ethics and the American Nurses’ Association (ANA) standards of practice. (PO#6)

Points

The assignment is worth 200 points.

Due Date

Submit your completed assignment by Sunday end of Week 5 by 11:59 p.m. MT.

Directions

Getting Started: Interprofessional teams are part of practice trends we see developing in all aspects of care delivery. Consider you own work environment (or recent clinical setting).

· For this assignment, consider the concept of interprofessional teamwork and patient outcomes.

· Look to your current workplace as an example. (If you are not currently employed, look to a past workplace or clinical practice area.)

· Apply the components of the iCARE concept to interprofessional teams in a short paper. (Body of the paper to be 3 pages, excluding the title page and references page)

· iCARE components are:

C ompassion

A dvocacy

R esilience

E vidence-Based Practice (EBP)

· How could you contribute to an interprofessional team and patient outcomes through nursing actions of: compassion, advocacy, resilience, and evidence-based practice?

· Select one scholarly nursing article from CINAHL as a resource for your paper. Additional scholarly sources can be used but are optional.

· Use APA format throughout, particularly in citations and on the References page.

· Please paraphrase throughout. One short quote is permitted.

· The prepared paper template is RECOMMENDED for this assignment.

Download the assignment template here: iCare Assignment Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

A short tutorial with tips for completing this assignment may be viewed here: iCARE Paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Elements of iCARE paper

· Title page

· Below are the headings to be used for this assignment. 

· Introduction: (No heading needed here in APA) Explain the type of work setting you are discussing and whether interprofessional teams are currently present. If interprofessional teams are present, indicate a team function that could be improved. If interprofessional teams are NOT present, indicate what type of team you think might be possible in the setting.

Describe a nursing action item for each component below that could contribute to: interprofessional team support; how this might impact the culture of your unit or organization; and possible impact on patient outcomes.

· Compassion

· Advocacy

· Resilience

· Evidence-Based Practice

· Summary: Include a summary statement of how iCARE components can support interprofessional teams and patient outcomes. Address how you may be able to influence this process of support for interprofessional teams overall in your unit or organization.

· References page: List any references used in APA format.

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How will mastery of the competencies improve your practice?

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Write 550-word summary analyzing three of the core competencies of advanced practice nursing and how they relate to professional organizations and professional development.Consider the following quest

Write 550-word summary analyzing three of the core competencies of advanced practice nursing and how they relate to professional organizations and professional development.

Consider the following questions in your summary:

1. Why are the selected competencies important?

2. How will mastery of the competencies improve your practice?

3. How can you continue to develop the competencies after graduation?

Other instructions: Cite and reference using APA guidelines. Master level writing. Follow the questions when doing the summary. 

Applying Ethical Principles

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Applying Ethical Principles

Develop a solution to a specific ethical dilemma faced by a health care professional by applying ethical principles. Describe the issues and a possible solution in a 3 page paper.

Introduction

Whether you are a nurse, a public health professional, a health care administrator, or in another role in the health care field, you must base your decisions on a set of ethical principles and values. Your decisions must be fair, equitable, and defensible. Each discipline has established a professional code of ethics to guide ethical behavior. In this assessment, you will practice working through an ethical dilemma as described in a case study. Your practice will help you develop a method for formulating ethical decisions. Applying Ethical Principles

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Instructions

Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.

For this assessment, develop a solution to a specific ethical dilemma faced by a health care professional. In your assessment:

  1. Access the Ethical Case Studiesmedia piece to review the case studies you will be using for this assessment. Applying Ethical Principles
    • Select the case most closely related to your area of interest and use it to complete the assessment.
      • Note: The case study may not supply all of the information you need. In such cases, you should consider a variety of possibilities and infer potential conclusions. However, please be sure to identify any assumptions or speculations you make.
    • Include the selected case study in your reference list, using proper APA style and format. Refer to the Evidence and APAsection of the Writing Center for guidance.
  2. Summarize the facts in a case study and use the three components of an ethical decision-making model to analyze an ethical problem or issue and the factors that contributed to it.
    • Identify which case study you selected and briefly summarize the facts surrounding it. Identify the problem or issue that presents an ethical dilemma or challenge and describe that dilemma or challenge.
    • Identify who is involved or affected by the ethical problem or issue.
    • Access the Ethical Decision-Making Modelmedia piece and use the three components of the ethical decision-making model (moral awareness, moral judgment, and ethical behavior) to analyze the ethical issues.
      • Apply the three components outlined in the Ethical Decision-Making Model media.
    • Analyze the factors that contributed to the ethical problem or issue identified in the case study.
      • Describe the factors that contributed to the problem or issue and explain how they contributed. Applying Ethical Principles
  1. Apply academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to an ethical problem or issue as evidence to support an analysis of the case.
    • In addition to the readings provided, use the library to locate at least one academic peer-reviewed journal article relevant to the problem or issue that you can use to support your analysis of the situation. The NHS-FPX4000: Developing a Health Care Perspective Library Guidewill help you locate appropriate references.
      • Cite and apply key principles from the journal article as evidence to support your critical thinking and analysis of the ethical problem or issue.
      • Review the Think Critically About Source Quality
        • Assess the credibility of the information source.
        • Assess the relevance of the information source.
  1. Discuss the effectiveness of the communication approaches present in a case study.
    • Describe how the health care professional in the case study communicated with others.
    • Assess instances where the professional communicated effectively or ineffectively.
    • Explain which communication approaches should be used and which ones should be avoided. Applying Ethical Principles
    • Describe the consequences of using effective and non-effective communication approaches.

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  2. Discuss the effectiveness of the approach used by a professional to deal with problems or issues involving ethical practice in a case study.
    • Describe the actions taken in response to the ethical dilemma or issue presented in the case study.
    • Summarize how well the professional managed professional responsibilities and priorities to resolve the problem or issue in the case.
    • Discuss the key lessons this case provides for health care professionals.
  3. Apply ethical principles to a possible solution to an ethical problem or issue described in a case study.
    • Describe the proposed solution.
    • Discuss how the approach makes this professional more effective or less effective in building relationships across disciplines within his or her organization.
    • Discuss how likely it is the proposed solution will foster professional collaboration.
  4. Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
    • Apply the principles of effective composition.
    • Determine the proper application of the rules of grammar and mechanics.
  5. Write using APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.
    • Determine the proper application of APA formatting requirements and scholarly writing standards.
    • Integrate information from outside sources into academic writing by appropriately quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, following APA style.

Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like:

  • Assessment 1 Example [PDF].

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

  • Length: 3 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
  • APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX]for guidance.
  • Written communication: Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • References: Integrate information from outside sources to include at least two references (the case study and an academic peer-reviewed journal article) and three in-text citations within the paper.
  • APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citation of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 1: Apply information literacy and library research skills to obtain scholarly information in the field of health care.
    • Apply academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to an ethical problem or issue as evidence to support an analysis of the case.
  • Competency 3: Apply ethical principles and academic standards to the study of health care.
    • Summarize the facts in a case study and use the three components of an ethical decision-making model to analyze an ethical problem or issue and the factors that contributed to it. Applying Ethical Principles
    • Discuss the effectiveness of the approach used by a professional to deal with problems or issues involving ethical practice in a case study.
    • Apply ethical principles to a possible solution to an ethical problem or issue described in a case study.
  • Competency 4: Write for a specific audience, in appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella’s writing standards.
    • Discuss the effectiveness of the communication approaches present in a case study.
    • Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
    • Write following APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references. Applying Ethical Principles

 

Analyze National Patient Safety

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Analyze National Patient Safety

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze national patient safety initiatives. Review the National Patient Safety Goals and select one initiative that you are familiar with or have seen in practice. In a 750-1,000-word paper, analyze the national patient safety initiative you have selected. Include the following in your paper:

 

A description of the national patient safety initiative you have selected that you are familiar with or have seen in practice and what the setting would be for that initiative. Analyze National Patient Safety

A description of how this initiative is supported by evidence.

An analysis of how the nation is trending toward this goal and its importance for improving patient outcomes in health care. Provide one or two examples to support your position.

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This assignment requires a minimum of three scholarly resources.

Rubric

A description of the national patient safety initiative and the health care setting is thorough.

A description of how the initiative is supported by evidence is thorough

An analysis of how the nation is trending toward the goal and its importance for improving patient outcomes in health care is present and thorough. The analysis includes one or two examples that thoroughly demonstrate a connection to the national patient safety initiative. Analyze National Patient Safety

provide a synopsis of eight peer-reviewed articles from nursing journals using an evaluation table that determines the level and strength of evidence for each of the eight articles.

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In nursing practice, accurate identification and application of research is essential to achieving successful outcomes. Being able to articulate the information and successfully summarize relevant p

 In nursing practice, accurate identification and application of research is essential to achieving successful outcomes. Being able to articulate the information and successfully summarize relevant peer-reviewed articles in a scholarly fashion helps to support the student’s ability and confidence to further develop and synthesize the progressively more complex assignments that constitute the components of the course change proposal capstone project.

For this assignment, the student will provide a synopsis of eight peer-reviewed articles from nursing journals using an evaluation table that determines the level and strength of evidence for each of the eight articles. The articles should be current within the last 5 years and closely relate to the PICOT statement developed earlier in this course. The articles may include quantitative research, descriptive analyses, longitudinal studies, or meta-analysis articles. A systematic review may be used to provide background information for the purpose or problem identified in the proposed capstone project. Use the “Literature Evaluation Table” resource to complete this assignment.(Attached)

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

Write a 700- to 1,050-word policy brief on the effects the legislation will have on your selected facility or service and on the state's population. Use the following structure when putting together your policy brief:

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Select a health care facility or service (e.g., hospital, physician practice, long-term care facility, ambulance service, pharmacy, or skilled nursing facility).Identify and read one recently proposed

Select a health care facility or service (e.g., hospital, physician practice, long-term care facility, ambulance service, pharmacy, or skilled nursing facility).

Identify and read one recently proposed or enacted state or federal legislation that has an impact on your selected health care facility or service.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word policy brief on the effects the legislation will have on your selected facility or service and on the state’s population. Use the following structure when putting together your policy brief:

  • Title
  • Executive Summary (175 to 260 words)
  • Recommendations
  • Introduction
    • State recommendation again
    • Body
      • Overview of problem
      • Review of relevant research
      • Application of research results
      • Policy Implications
      • Conclusion

Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

The executive summary needs to be one page. 

A Culture of Patient Safety

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Assignment DescriptionA Culture of Patient SafetyRead this article:Sammer, C. & James, B. (2011, September 30). Patient safety culture: The nursing unit leader’s role. OJIN: The Online Journal of Is

Assignment Description

A Culture of Patient Safety

Read this article:

Sammer, C. & James, B. (2011, September 30). Patient safety culture: The nursing unit leader’s role. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing,16(3), Manuscript 3.                  

In the Hospital Hope scenario, what do you think was the most important factor that led to the change in practice in the SICU?

If you worked in a facility that needed a practice change, what framework would you use and why?

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 1250 words in length

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two scholarly sources plus the textbook are required.

Assignment DescriptionA Culture of Patient SafetyRead this article:Sammer, C. & James, B. (2011, September 30). Patient safety culture: The nursing unit leader’s role. OJIN: The Online Journal of Is

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Assignment DescriptionA Culture of Patient SafetyRead this article:Sammer, C. & James, B. (2011, September 30). Patient safety culture: The nursing unit leader’s role. OJIN: The Online Journal of Is

Assignment Description

A Culture of Patient Safety

Read this article:

Sammer, C. & James, B. (2011, September 30). Patient safety culture: The nursing unit leader’s role. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing,16(3), Manuscript 3.                  

In the Hospital Hope scenario, what do you think was the most important factor that led to the change in practice in the SICU?

If you worked in a facility that needed a practice change, what framework would you use and why?

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 1250 words in length

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two scholarly sources plus the textbook are required.

560/562 nursing sevice administration

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Two home works 560/562 nursing sevice administration Make sure to answer ALL QUESTIONS according to the following criteria: 1- The maximum number of

Two home works 

560/562 nursing sevice administration

Make sure to answer ALL QUESTIONS according to the following criteria:

1- The maximum number of pages is 7 pages for ALL of the 3 questions excluding reference list.

2- Use DOUBLE LINE spacing

3- Use the FONT of “Times New Roman”

4- Use font SIZE of 12

5- Use HEADINGS and SUBHEADINGS

6- Provide an APA reference list

Explain the role quality plays in evidence-based practice?

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Assignment: Explore the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) website: http://www.ninr.nih.gov/ Review their publication Bringing science to life: NINR strategic plan (2011, p. 7) to identify

Assignment:

  • Explore the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) website: http://www.ninr.nih.gov/ Review their publication Bringing science to life: NINR strategic plan (2011, p. 7) to identify the current priorities for nursing research. Do you agree with the priorities or would you recommend addition or elimination of some of the priorities? What effect do the nursing research priorities have on nursing researchers?
  • What criteria must be met in order to consider a practice, evidence-based? Provide examples. Explain the role quality plays in evidence-based practice? 
  • Based on the information you’ve learned to this point, write a research proposal that relates to the topics you chose for a previous assignment. Be sure to include the following information in your proposal:
    • Hypothesis
    • Theory
    • Design model
    • Method
    • Anticipated results
    • Potential Dissemination Avenues 

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.