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Focused SOAP Note On Psychiatric Patient: DEPRESSION

-Select a psychiatric patient of any age ( an Adult): DEPRESSION

2- Create a Focused SOAP Note on this psychiatric patient using the template and exemplar provided

3- Include at least five scholarly resources to support your assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Focused SOAP Note On Psychiatric Patient: DEPRESSION

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE EXEMPLAR AND TEMPLATE—READ CAREFULLY

If you are struggling with the format or remembering what to include, follow the Focused SOAP Note Evaluation Template AND the Rubric as your guide.  It is also helpful to review the rubric in detail in order not to lose points unnecessarily because you missed something required.  After reviewing full details of the rubric, you can use it as a guide.

In the Subjective section, provide:

  • Chief complaint
  • History of present illness (HPI)
  • Past psychiatric history
  • Medication trials and current medications
  • Psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis
  • Pertinent substance use, family psychiatric/substance use, social, and medical history
  • Allergies
  • ROS

Read rating descriptions to see the grading standards! 

In the Objective section, provide:

  • Physical exam documentation of systems pertinent to the chief complaint, HPI, and history
  • Diagnostic results, including any labs, imaging, or other assessments needed to develop the differential diagnoses.

Read rating descriptions to see the grading standards!

In the Assessment section, provide:

  • Results of the mental status examination, presented in paragraph form.
  • At least three differentials with supporting evidence. List them from top priority to least priority. Compare the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis and explain what DSM-5 criteria rules out the differential diagnosis to find an accurate diagnosis. Explain the critical-thinking process that led you to the primary diagnosis you selected. Include pertinent positives and pertinent negatives for the specific patient case.
  • Read rating descriptions to see the grading standards! Focused SOAP Note On Psychiatric Patient: DEPRESSION

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Reflect on this case. Include: Discuss what you learned and what you might do differently. Also include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), health promotion and disease prevention taking into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.).

(The FOCUSED SOAP psychiatric evaluation is typically the follow-up visit patient note. You will practice writing this type of note in this course. You will be focusing more on the symptoms from your differential diagnosis from the comprehensive psychiatric evaluation narrowing to your diagnostic impression. You will write up what symptoms are present and what symptoms are not present from illnesses to demonstrate you have indeed assessed for illnesses which could be impacting your patient. For example, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, bipolar symptoms, psychosis symptoms, substance use, etc.)

EXEMPLAR BEGINS HERE

Subjective:

CC (chief complaint): A brief statement identifying why the patient is here. This statement is verbatim of the patient’s own words about why presenting for assessment. For a patient with dementia or other cognitive deficits, this statement can be obtained from a family member.

HPI: Begin this section with patient’s initials, age, race, gender, purpose of evaluation, current medication and referral reason. For example:

N.M. is a 34-year-old Asian male presents for medication management follow up for anxiety. He was initiated sertraline last appt which he finds was effective for two weeks then symptoms began to return. Focused SOAP Note On Psychiatric Patient: DEPRESSION

Or

P.H., a 16-year-old Hispanic female, presents for follow up to discuss previous psychiatric evaluation for concentration difficulty. She is not currently prescribed psychotropic medications as we deferred until further testing and screening was conducted.

Then, this section continues with the symptom analysis for your note. Thorough documentation in this section is essential for patient care, coding, and billing analysis.

Paint a picture of what is wrong with the patient. First what is bringing the patient to your follow up evaluation? Document symptom onset, duration, frequency, severity, and impact. What has worsened or improved since last appointment? What stressors are they facing? Your description here will guide your differential diagnoses into your diagnostic impression. You are seeking symptoms that may align with many DSM-5 diagnoses, narrowing to what aligns with diagnostic criteria for mental health and substance use disorders.

Substance Use History: This section contains any history or current use of caffeine, nicotine, illicit substance (including marijuana), and alcohol. Include the daily amount of use and last known use. Include type of use such as inhales, snorts, IV, etc. Include any histories of withdrawal complications from tremors, Delirium Tremens, or seizures.

Current Medications: Include dosage, frequency, length of time used, and reason for use. Also include OTC or homeopathic products.

Allergies: Include medication, food, and environmental allergies separately. Provide a description of what the allergy is (e.g., angioedema, anaphylaxis). This will help determine a true reaction vs. intolerance. Focused SOAP Note On Psychiatric Patient: DEPRESSION

Reproductive Hx: Menstrual history (date of LMP), Pregnant (yes or no), Nursing/lactating (yes or no), contraceptive use (method used), types of intercourse:  oral, anal, vaginal, other, any sexual concerns

ROS: Cover all body systems that may help you include or rule out a differential diagnosis.  Please note: THIS IS DIFFERENT from a physical examination!

You should list each system as follows: General: Head: EENT: etc. You should list these in bullet format and document the systems in order from head to toe.

Example of Complete ROS:

GENERAL: No weight loss, fever, chills, weakness, or fatigue.

HEENT: Eyes: No visual loss, blurred vision, double vision, or yellow sclerae. Ears, Nose, Throat: No hearing loss, sneezing, congestion, runny nose, or sore throat.

SKIN: No rash or itching.

CARDIOVASCULAR: No chest pain, chest pressure, or chest discomfort. No palpitations or edema.

RESPIRATORY: No shortness of breath, cough, or sputum.

GASTROINTESTINAL: No anorexia, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. No abdominal pain or blood.

GENITOURINARY: Burning on urination, urgency, hesitancy, odor, odd color

NEUROLOGICAL: No headache, dizziness, syncope, paralysis, ataxia, numbness, or tingling in the extremities. No change in bowel or bladder control.

MUSCULOSKELETAL: No muscle, back pain, joint pain, or stiffness.

HEMATOLOGIC: No anemia, bleeding, or bruising.

LYMPHATICS: No enlarged nodes. No history of splenectomy.

ENDOCRINOLOGIC: No reports of sweating, cold, or heat intolerance. No polyuria or polydipsia.

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Objective:

Diagnostic results: Include any labs, X-rays, or other diagnostics that are needed to develop the differential diagnoses (support with evidenced and guidelines). Focused SOAP Note On Psychiatric Patient: DEPRESSION

Assessment:

Mental Status Examination: For the purposes of your courses, this section must be presented in paragraph form and not use of a checklist! This section you will describe the patient’s appearance, attitude, behavior, mood and affect, speech, thought processes, thought content, perceptions (hallucinations, pseudohallucinations, illusions, etc.)., cognition, insight, judgment, and SI/HI. See an example below. You will modify to include the specifics for your patient on the above elements—DO NOT just copy the example. You may use a preceptor’s way of organizing the information if the MSE is in paragraph form.

He is an 8-year-old African American male who looks his stated age. He is cooperative with examiner. He is neatly groomed and clean, dressed appropriately. There is no evidence of any abnormal motor activity. His speech is clear, coherent, normal in volume and tone. His thought process is goal directed and logical. There is no evidence of looseness of association or flight of ideas. His mood is euthymic, and his affect appropriate to his mood. He was smiling at times in an appropriate manner. He denies any auditory or visual hallucinations. There is no evidence of any delusional thinking.   He denies any current suicidal or homicidal ideation. Cognitively, he is alert and oriented. His recent and remote memory is intact. His concentration is good. His insight is good.

Diagnostic Impression: You must begin to narrow your differential diagnosis to your diagnostic impression.  You must explain how and why (your rationale) you ruled out any of your differential diagnoses. You must explain how and why (your rationale) you concluded to your diagnostic impression.  You will use supporting evidence from the literature to support your rationale. Include pertinent positives and pertinent negatives for the specific patient case.

Also included in this section is the reflection. Reflect on this case and discuss whether or not you agree with your preceptor’s assessment and diagnostic impression of the patient and why or why not. What did you learn from this case? What would you do differently?

Also include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrating critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), health promotion and disease prevention taking into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.).

Case Formulation and Treatment Plan

Includes documentation of diagnostic studies that will be obtained, referrals to other health care providers, therapeutic interventions including psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacology, education, disposition of the patient, and any planned follow-up visits. Each diagnosis or condition documented in the assessment should be addressed in the plan. The details of the plan should follow an orderly manner.  *See an example below. You will modify to your practice so there may be information excluded/included. If you are completing this for a practicum, what does your preceptor document? Focused SOAP Note On Psychiatric Patient: DEPRESSION

Risks and benefits of medications are discussed including non- treatment. Potential side effects of medications discussed (be detailed in what side effects discussed). Informed client not to stop medication abruptly without discussing with providers. Instructed to call and report any adverse reactions. Discussed risk of medication with pregnancy/fetus, encouraged birth control, discussed if does become pregnant to inform provider as soon as possible. Discussed how some medications might decreased birth control pill, would need back up method (exclude for males).

 

Discussed risks of mixing medications with OTC drugs, herbal, alcohol/illegal drugs. Instructed to avoid this practice. Encouraged abstinence. Discussed how drugs/alcohol affect mental health, physical health, sleep architecture.

 

Initiation of (list out any medication and why prescribed, any therapy services or referrals to specialist):

 

Client was encouraged to continue with case management and/or therapy services (if not provided by you)

 

Client has emergency numbers:  Emergency Services 911, the  Client’s Crisis Line 1-800-_______. Client instructed to go to nearest ER or call 911 if they become actively suicidal and/or homicidal. (only if you or preceptor provided them)

 

Reviewed hospital records/therapist records for collaborative information; Reviewed PMP report (only if actually completed)

 

Time allowed for questions and answers provided. Provided supportive listening. Client appeared to understand discussion. Client is amenable with this plan and agrees to follow treatment regimen as discussed. (this relates to informed consent; you will need to assess their understanding and agreement) Focused SOAP Note On Psychiatric Patient: DEPRESSION

 

Follow up with PCP as needed and/or for:

 

Labs ordered and/or reviewed (write out what diagnostic test ordered, rationale for ordering, and if discussed fasting/non fasting or other patient education)

 

Return to clinic:

Continued treatment is medically necessary to address chronic symptoms, improve functioning, and prevent the need for a higher level of care.

 

References (move to begin on next page)

You are required to include at least three evidence-based, peer-reviewed journal articles or evidenced-based guidelines which relate to this case to support your diagnostics and differentials diagnoses. Be sure to use correct APA 7th edition formatting.

1-Select a psychiatric patient of any age (either a child or an adult).

2- Create a Focused SOAP Note on this psychiatric patient using the template and exemplar provided

3- Include at least five scholarly resources to support your assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Focused SOAP Note On Psychiatric Patient: DEPRESSION

 

2) What specific actions can you take now to prepare to be marketable in the nursing informatics field in the future?

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Journal Assignment Week 10

Journal Assignment Week 10

Practicum Weekly Resources

Find a peer reviewed journal article in the Walden University Library published in the last 5 years related to one of the following: (see attached pdf file) and citation highlighted in yellow below:

  • Skills needed for employment in informatics
  • Barriers to EHR employment
  • Nursing and technology

Fenton, S. H., Gongora-Ferraez, M. J., & Joost, E. (2012). Health information technology knowledge and skills needed by HIT employers. Applied Clinical Informatics, 3(4), 448-461. doi:10.4338/ACI-2012-09-RA-0035

Journal Assignment—Part 1

In a minimum of 550 words, answer the questions below in APA format and apply the required references as noted below.

After reviewing the Practicum Weekly Resources, record responses to the following in your Journal:

1)       What are the lessons you learned article that you could utilize in your own career?

2)       What specific actions can you take now to prepare to be marketable in the nursing informatics field in the future?

Journal Assignment—Part 2

Note: Each week, you are responsible for locating a scholarly journal article in the Walden Library related to your area(s) of interest. Include in your Journal the reference in proper APA format and provide a brief summary of the article. (See attached pdf file)

Alles, C., Seyfert, K., & Gonzalez, A. (2014). Improving Nurse to Patient Communication on Antepartum Special Care. JOGNN: Journal Of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 43(Supp 1), S21. doi:10.1111/1552-6909.12413

Journal Assignment—Part 3

Practicum Onsite Visits

Summarize the key activities of your visits to your Practicum site (as appropriate), including with whom you met, what you did, and what you gained from the experience.

This week, I assisted in a Quality and Safety Council meeting, and a Practice Council meeting. The Quality Safety Council meeting started with moments of excellence which included announcements from the participants. The new B12 council member was also introduced (Mrs. Sawyer, Sade). Topics such as hospital acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) report and the presentation of a new vacutainer for blood draws were discussed. In the area of Professional Growth Development, the quality data discussed how to disseminate the message to others consistently and focus on getting all nurses to truly understand the data presentations. As far as the Culture agenda, how to address the issue of CLABSI’s (Central lined-associated Blood Stream infection) and CAUTI’s (Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections) were discussed. Multiple people attended the meeting, but the key members who presented were Tim T., Jocelyn R., Jeff C., Jesse R., Lisa O., and Sade S., all nurses.

The Practice Council meeting also started with moments of excellence. The agenda items were as followed: “In the News” (Mercy  Magnet Mentor needed; 4 years commitment), Collaborative Practice which included infection prevention, education, pharmacy, laboratory, and technology report in which my preceptor discussed the upcoming new G-Tube assessment in Meditech, texting through responder 5 to PCD phones with canned and free text in the works; some part of Maternal Child Health have received a Health Stream 3-module introduction to the process of logging into the upcoming Epic system. Presenters were: April S., Lisa A., Susan H., Andrea L., Kim D., and Maria H.

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Name:

Section:

 

Week 7              

Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience Focused Exam: Chest Pain Documentation

 

SUBJECTIVE DATA: Include what the patient tells you, but organize the information.

Chief Complaint (CC): In just a few words, explain why the patient came to the clinic.

 

History of Present Illness (HPI): This is the symptom analysis section of your note. Thorough documentation in this section is essential for patient care, coding, and billing analysis. Paint a picture of what is wrong with the patient. You need to start EVERY HPI with age, race, and gender (i.e. 34-year-old AA male). You must include the 7 attributes of each principal symptom:

  1. Location
  2. Quality
  3. Quantity or severity
  4. Timing, including onset, duration, and frequency
  5. Setting in which it occurs
  6. Factors that have aggravated or relieved the symptom
  7. Associated manifestations

 

Medications: Include over the counter, vitamin, and herbal supplements. List each one by name with dosage and frequency. brain Foster/ Chest pain complete documentation/ Shadow health

 

Allergies: Include specific reactions to medications, foods, insects, and environmental factors.

 

Past Medical History (PMH): Include illnesses (also childhood illnesses), hospitalizations, and risky sexual behaviors.

 

Past Surgical History (PSH): Include dates, indications, and types of operations.

 

 

Sexual/Reproductive History: If applicable, include obstetric history, menstrual history, methods of contraception, and sexual function.

 

Personal/Social History: Include tobacco use, alcohol use, drug use, patient’s interests, ADL’s and IADL’s if applicable, and exercise and eating habits.

 

Immunization History: Include last Tdp, Flu, pneumonia, etc. brain Foster/ Chest pain complete documentation/ Shadow health

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Significant Family History: Include history of parents, Grandparents, siblings, and children.

 

Review of Systems: From head-to-toe, include each system that covers the Chief Complaint, History of Present Illness, and History). Remember that the information you include in this section is based on what the patient tells you. You will only need to cover systems pertinent to your CC, HPI (N/A, UNKNOWN is not acceptable, make up the information if you need to). To ensure that you include all essentials in your case, refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text.

 

General: Include any recent weight changes, weakness, fatigue, or fever, but do not restate HPI data here.

               Cardiovascular/Peripheral Vascular:

               Respiratory:

               Gastrointestinal:

               Musculoskeletal:

               Psychiatric:

 

OBJECTIVE DATA: From head-to-toe, include what you see, hear, and feel when doing your physical exam. You only need to examine the systems that are pertinent to the CC, HPI, and History unless you are doing a total H&P. Do not use WNL or normal. You must describe what you see. brain Foster/ Chest pain complete documentation/ Shadow health

 

Physical Exam:

Vital signs: Include vital signs, ht, wt, temperature, and BMI and pulse oximetry.

 

General: Include general state of health, posture, motor activity, and gait. This may also include dress, grooming, hygiene, odors of body or breath, facial expression, manner, level of conscience, and affect and reactions to people and things.

              Cardiovascular/Peripheral Vascular: Always include the heart in your PE.

Respiratory: Always include this in your PE.

Gastrointestinal:

Musculoskeletal:

Neurological:

Skin:

 

Diagnostic Test/Labs: Include any labs, x-rays, or other diagnostics that are needed to develop the differential diagnoses with rationale for each one documented OR ones that were mentioned during the SH assignment.

 

ASSESSMENT: List your priority diagnosis(es). For each priority diagnosis, list at least 3 differential diagnoses, each of which must be supported with evidence and guidelines. For holistic care, you need to include previous diagnoses and indicate whether these are controlled or not controlled. brain Foster/ Chest pain complete documentation/ Shadow health

 

 

 

Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template

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Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template

 

Prepared by:

 

<INSERT NAME>

This document is to be used for NURS 6002 Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing to complete Assessments 1-4. Just as importantly the document serves to organize your thoughts about planning for your academic and professional success.

For specific instructions see the weekly assessment details in the course or ask your instructor for further guidance.

Week 1 | Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network

 

I have identified and secured the participation of the following academic (at least two) and professional (at least two) individuals and/or teams to form the basis of my network. This network will help me to clarify my vision for success and will help guide me now and in the future.

 

Directions: Complete the information below for each member of your network. For more than four entries repeat the items below with details of your additional network member(s) in the ‘ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS’ section. Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template 

NETWORK MEMBER 1 

Name: Tina Bernstein

Title: Enrollment Specialist at Walden

Organization: Walden University

Academic or Professional: Academic

Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse: 

I have Selected Ms. Tina at Walden University is because she has helped me successfully get into this MSN program. She has showed me the goals and visions of this program and school and all the tools that I will need for this program. I am very grateful for Tina because she has been with me every step of the way.

Notes:

NETWORK MEMBER 2 

Name: Candida Savice

Title: Advisor

Organization: Walden University

Academic or Professional: Academic

Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:

 I have selected Ms. Candida because she will advise me throughout the rest of my journey of a Nurse practitioner. She will continue to help me with my goals of this program, and she will guide me in the right direction when I feel overwhelmed or need someone to talk to. She has the same end goal as me and that’s to be the best NP I can possibly be. I choose people who want me to be the best version of myself. Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template

Notes:

NETWORK MEMBER 3 

Name: Colleen Harding

Title: RN

Organization: Beaumont Hospital

Academic or Professional:  Professional

Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:

Colleen was my preceptor through my last semesters of nursing school. She has guided me in ways no one else was able to do thought out my 16 months in nursing school. She let me discover myself and what goals I wanted to achieve while I was a student. She has showed me the correct techniques and procedures on how to fully take care of patients. She gave me the confidence to walk into a patient’s room and be able to communicate without doubting myself. She will continue to cheer me on through my MSN program and guide me when its needed.

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NETWORK MEMBER 4 

Name:

Title: Pharmacist

Organization: Pharmacy

Academic or Professional: Professional

Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse: 

I choose Mr. Paul because I worked for him for years. He has supported me and trained me on how important patient safety is. He taught me how to be a safe nurse when handling medication administration. I took his advice throughout all my nursing career and when I was in clinical setting. His advice stuck in my head while I was dispensing medications to each patient in the hospital. He will continue to be there and support me when it is needed and will always help and explain when I have questions on medications. He is a great asset to my team and my network. I know he will strive to always get me to my goals and for that I will always be appreciative for him.

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Week 2 | Part 2: Strategies to Promote Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics

 

I have analyzed the relationship between academic integrity and writing, as well as the relationship between professional practices and scholarly ethics. I have also identified strategies I intend to pursue to maintain integrity and ethics of my academic work while a student of the MSN program, as well as my professional work as a nurse throughout my career. The results of these efforts are shared below. Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template

 

Directions: In the space below craft your analysis/writing sample, including Part 1 (The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity) and Part 2 (Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work).

Part 1: Writing Sample: The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity

 

In the space below write a 2- 3-paragraph analysis that includes the following:

 

  • Explanation for the relationship between academic integrity and writing
  • Explanation for the relationship between professional practices and scholarly ethics
  • Cite at least 2 resources that support your arguments, being sure to use proper APA formatting.
  • Use Grammarly and SafeAssign to improve the product.
  • Explain how Grammarly, Safe Assign, and paraphrasing contributes to academic integrity

 

PART 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work

 

Expand on your thoughts from Part 1 by:

 

  • Identifying and describing strategies you intend to pursue to maintain integrity and ethics of your 1) academic work while a student of the MSN program, and 2) professional work as a nurse throughout your career. Include a review of resources and approaches you propose to use as a student and a professional.

Week 3 | Part 3: Research Analysis

I have identified one topic of interest for further study. I have researched and identified one peer-reviewed research article focused on this topic and have analyzed this article.  The results of these efforts are shared below.

Directions: Complete Step 1 by using the table and subsequent space below identify and analyze the research article you have selected. Complete Step 2 by summarizing in 2-3 paragraphs the results of your analysis using the space identified. Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template 

Step 1: Research Analysis

Complete the table below

Topic of Interest:  
Research Article: Include full citation in APA format, as well as link or search details (such as DOI)  
Professional Practice Use:

One or more professional practice uses of the theories/concepts presented in the article

  
Research Analysis Matrix

Add more rows if necessary

 Strengths of the Research Limitations of the Research Relevancy to Topic of Interest Notes
 

 

      
 

 

      
 

 

      
 

 

      
 

 

      
 

 

      
 

 

      
 

 

      
 

 

      
 

 

      

Step 2: Summary of Analysis

Craft a summary (2-3 paragraph) below that includes the following:

  • Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research
  • Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research
  • Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research

Week 6 | Part 4: Finalizing the Plan

 

I have considered various options for my nursing specialty, including a close look at my selected (or currently preferred) specialty and second-preferred specialty.  I have also developed a justification of my selected (or preferred) specialty. Lastly, I have examined one professional organization related to my selected or preferred specialty and considered how I can become a member of this organization. Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template

The results of my efforts are below.

 

Directions: Complete Step 1 by writing 2-3 paragraphs in the space below comparing the nursing specialty you have selected – or the one you prefer if your choice is still under consideration –  to your second preference. Identify each specialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identify any other differentiators you feel are significant, especially those that helped or may help you reach a decision.

 

Complete Step 2 by writing a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum. 

Complete Step 3 by examining and identifying one professional organization related to your selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.

 

Step 1: Comparison of Nursing Specialties

Use the space below to write 2-3 paragraphs comparing the nursing specialty you have selected – or the one you prefer if your choice is still under consideration –  to your second preference. Identify each specialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identify any other differentiators you feel are significant, especially those that helped or may help you reach a decision.

 

Step 2: Justification of Nursing Specialty

Use the space below to write a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.

Step 3: Professional Organizations

Use the space below to identify and examine one professional organization related to your selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.

Using the “Week 3 | Part 3” section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template presented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:

  • Your topic of interest.
  • A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.
  • Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
  • Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the template
  • Write a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would recommend this article to inform professional practice. Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template
  • Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that includes the following:
    • Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.
    • Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research.
    • Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain how the client/patient experience can impact health care outcomes.

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Prepare a 3–4-page report on nurse-patient communication in which you address types of communication, factors that influence the communication experience, and how the patient experience affects heal

Prepare a 3–4-page report on nurse-patient communication in which you address types of communication, factors that influence the communication experience, and how the patient experience affects health outcomes. Recommend evidence-based strategies to improve nurse-patient communication and explain how the strategies consider patient demographics.

Nursing professionals do not only communicate with others within their organizations—often, they are also the first point of contact with patients. Thus, nursing professionals need superior communication skills to explain procedures and medication instructions, as well as to listen to what patients need to say.

Imagine that, in an effort to reduce the number of patient complaints about nursing staff, organizational leadership has asked your department to prepare some preliminary research on a number of different topics. Your topic is patient communication, such as the following:

  • The types of communication that take place between nurses and patients.
  • The factors that can influence both positive and negative experiences.
  • How the experience can impact health care outcomes.
  • Strategies that can improve the communication between nurses and patients.

Preparation

Search  the Internet for peer-reviewed journal articles or other professional resources on the topic of effective communication with patients. You will need at least 3 resources to support your work in this assessment.

Directions

Prepare a report on patient-nurse communication in which you include the following:

  • Describe the types of communication that take place between nurses and clients/patients. Do not forget to consider types of communication beyond verbal and written on paper.
  • Explain the factors that influence positive and negative experiences during the communication process. (Hint: Consider the experiences of both the client/patient and the nurse. Also, consider things such as age, gender, culture, and so on, of both the client/patient and the nurse.)
  • Explain how the client/patient experience can impact health care outcomes.
  • Recommend evidence-based strategies for improving communication between client/patients and nurses.
  • Explain how the strategies consider different client/patient demographics.

Format this assessment as a report that you would give to your supervisor. It may be helpful for you to review how your organization formats internal reports and incorporate your findings. You are still required to adhere to APA guidelines for in-text citations and references, as well as for formatting your reference page.

Additional Requirements

  • Include a title page and a reference page.
  • Ensure your assessment is 3–4 pages in length.
  • Use double-spaced, 12-pt., Times New Roman font.

Explain how the client/patient experience can impact health care outcomes.

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Prepare a 3–4-page report on nurse-patient communication in which you address types of communication, factors that influence the communication experience, and how the patient experience affects heal

Prepare a 3–4-page report on nurse-patient communication in which you address types of communication, factors that influence the communication experience, and how the patient experience affects health outcomes. Recommend evidence-based strategies to improve nurse-patient communication and explain how the strategies consider patient demographics.

Nursing professionals do not only communicate with others within their organizations—often, they are also the first point of contact with patients. Thus, nursing professionals need superior communication skills to explain procedures and medication instructions, as well as to listen to what patients need to say.

Imagine that, in an effort to reduce the number of patient complaints about nursing staff, organizational leadership has asked your department to prepare some preliminary research on a number of different topics. Your topic is patient communication, such as the following:

  • The types of communication that take place between nurses and patients.
  • The factors that can influence both positive and negative experiences.
  • How the experience can impact health care outcomes.
  • Strategies that can improve the communication between nurses and patients.

Preparation

Search  the Internet for peer-reviewed journal articles or other professional resources on the topic of effective communication with patients. You will need at least 3 resources to support your work in this assessment.

Directions

Prepare a report on patient-nurse communication in which you include the following:

  • Describe the types of communication that take place between nurses and clients/patients. Do not forget to consider types of communication beyond verbal and written on paper.
  • Explain the factors that influence positive and negative experiences during the communication process. (Hint: Consider the experiences of both the client/patient and the nurse. Also, consider things such as age, gender, culture, and so on, of both the client/patient and the nurse.)
  • Explain how the client/patient experience can impact health care outcomes.
  • Recommend evidence-based strategies for improving communication between client/patients and nurses.
  • Explain how the strategies consider different client/patient demographics.

Format this assessment as a report that you would give to your supervisor. It may be helpful for you to review how your organization formats internal reports and incorporate your findings. You are still required to adhere to APA guidelines for in-text citations and references, as well as for formatting your reference page.

Additional Requirements

  • Include a title page and a reference page.
  • Ensure your assessment is 3–4 pages in length.
  • Use double-spaced, 12-pt., Times New Roman font.

Benchmark PowerPoint Presentation

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Benchmark PowerPoint Presentation

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You have had the opportunity to understand the important role human resources has as a strategic business partner and to reflect on the role of HR within your respective organizations.  For this presentation, you will be capturing the key findings you’ve learned, including making recommendations to your company leadership team.

Create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation and your presentation should include the following:

  • Develop a synopsis of your outcomes for acquiring, developing, training, and leveraging on human capital within your organization. Examine the pros and cons to the current systems or processes being used. Benchmark PowerPoint Presentation
  • Based on the immediate hiring and training needs within the company, how can the company focus on the employees’ current strengths (knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences) to leverage diversity to improve performance outcomes?

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  • Propose plans for developing and integrating the positions of HR specialist or generalist, HR leadership, HR consultant, or HR of One within the organization. Benchmark PowerPoint Presentation

 

  • What recommendations would you make to the leadership of your company relative to making sound decisions when acquiring, developing, and leveraging resources (i.e., human talent, technology, knowledge management) to meet organizational needs while staying legally compliant with employment practices?

 

 

  • Based on the knowledge gained in this course, how will you apply what has been learned into your organization? As a human resource professional, describe the elements of your personal development plan within the field of HR.

APA format not required but solid academic writing is expected.

Rubric

 

Synopsis of Outcomes assessment

Synopsis of Outcomes

7.5 points

expand Employee’s Current Strengths (B) assessment

Employee’s Current Strengths (B)

15 points

expand Proposed Plans assessment

Proposed Plans

7.5 points

expand Recommendations to the Leadership (B) assessment

Recommendations to the Leadership (B)

15 points

expand Application of Knowledge Gained assessment

Application of Knowledge Gained

7.5 points

expand Professionalism assessment

Professionalism 

7.5 points

expand Presentation of Content assessment

Presentation of Content

45 points

expand Layout assessment

Layout

15 points

expand Language Use and Audience Awareness assessment

Language Use and Audience Awareness

15 points

expand Mechanics of Writing assessment

Mechanics of Writing 

7.5 points

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Documentation of Sources

 

Formal PAPER for Culture class

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Formal PAPER for Culture class

  • Formal Paper ResourcesFormal Paper ResourcesBelow are helpful resources to assist you with completing the Formal Paper.Click on each link to view.
    • Dreams from Endangered Culture – With stunning photos and stories, National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the world’s indigenous cultures, which are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate.
    • Photos of Endangered Cultures – Photographer Phil Borges shows rarely seen images of people from the mountains of Dharamsala, India, and the jungles of the Ecuadorean Amazon. In documenting these endangered cultures, he intends to help preserve them.
    • The Danger of a Single Story – Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist ChimamandaAdichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.Theories & Models
    • Cultural Competence Project 
    • Cultural Theories and Models
    • Giger and Davidhizar
    • Madeleine M. Leninger – Transcultural Nursing Culture Care Theory
    • Purnell’s ModelResource LibraryYou can also revisit  U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Office of Minority HealthLog in and click on the ToolKit – Resource Library tabThe Resource Library has many useful descriptions and examples of models to use for your Formal Paper. *NOTE:  Wikipedia is not a source to be used in any of the generated work; using it will result in a “zero” for the assignment.
  • Formal PaperFormal Paper (25%)Application of the Nursing Process to Deliver Culturally Competent Care.
    1. Research the literature for an appropriate professional article that discusses the health care needs of your selected cultural group. 
    2. It should include 5-7 pages within the body of the paper with 3-5 references (at least two article/book references).
    3. Papers must follow APA format and include title page, abstract, citations and reference pages. 
    4. Submit the paper in the dropbox provided in Blackboard.  
    5. View Formal Paper Rubric for grading criteria.
    6. APA STYLE 6 th EDITION

Formal PAPER for Culture class

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Formal PAPER for Culture class

  • Formal Paper ResourcesFormal Paper ResourcesBelow are helpful resources to assist you with completing the Formal Paper.Click on each link to view.
    • Dreams from Endangered Culture – With stunning photos and stories, National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the world’s indigenous cultures, which are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate.
    • Photos of Endangered Cultures – Photographer Phil Borges shows rarely seen images of people from the mountains of Dharamsala, India, and the jungles of the Ecuadorean Amazon. In documenting these endangered cultures, he intends to help preserve them.
    • The Danger of a Single Story – Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist ChimamandaAdichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.Theories & Models
    • Cultural Competence Project 
    • Cultural Theories and Models
    • Giger and Davidhizar
    • Madeleine M. Leninger – Transcultural Nursing Culture Care Theory
    • Purnell’s ModelResource LibraryYou can also revisit  U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Office of Minority HealthLog in and click on the ToolKit – Resource Library tabThe Resource Library has many useful descriptions and examples of models to use for your Formal Paper. *NOTE:  Wikipedia is not a source to be used in any of the generated work; using it will result in a “zero” for the assignment.
  • Formal PaperFormal Paper (25%)Application of the Nursing Process to Deliver Culturally Competent Care.
    1. Research the literature for an appropriate professional article that discusses the health care needs of your selected cultural group. 
    2. It should include 5-7 pages within the body of the paper with 3-5 references (at least two article/book references).
    3. Papers must follow APA format and include title page, abstract, citations and reference pages. 
    4. Submit the paper in the dropbox provided in Blackboard.  
    5. View Formal Paper Rubric for grading criteria.
    6. APA STYLE 6 th EDITION

Describe the scope and role of nursing and public health nursing in the interventions to reduce the health issue.

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 Prepare a 3–4 page report on a critical health issue in a community or state. Describe the factors that contribute to the health issue and interventions that have been implemented. Explain the scope

 Prepare a 3–4 page report on a critical health issue in a community or state. Describe the factors that contribute to the health issue and interventions that have been implemented. Explain the scope and role of nursing in the interventions, and recommend ways the scope of the interventions might be expanded. 

Preparation

Suppose your organization is concerned about a number of health issues that have either affected an increased number of the residents in the community or show the probability of affecting a larger number of people in the population. Your organizational leaders have asked different health care professionals within the organization, including you, to examine the issues from your perspective, and to submit a report that includes evidence-based ways to address the issues.

You will first need to identify a critical health care issue in your community or state (Florida, United States). You may choose either a public health issue, such as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), measles, Lyme disease, asthma, et cetera; or a community health issue, such as uncontrolled diabetes, congestive heart disease, 30-day readmission, et cetera.

Then, look on the Internet for statistics and peer-reviewed or professional resources to use in preparing your report.

Requirements

Format this assessment as a professional report. It may help to look at reports or other documents used within your organization and to follow that formatting. You must still follow APA guidelines for in-text citations and references, and include a title page and reference page.

Within the report:

  • Describe one critical health issue in your community or state that has grown larger or has the potential to become larger. Be sure to include any statistics available on the health issue. Tip: check your county and/or state health department Web site.
  • Explain the factors that contribute to this health issue. Consider things such as access to health care services, economics, culture, attitude, education, health care policies, and so on.
  • Describe any interventions your community or state has put in place to address the health care issue. Include information on how long the interventions have been in place, how the community was made aware of the interventions, and so on.
  • Describe the scope and role of nursing and public health nursing in the interventions to reduce the health issue.
  • Recommend evidence-based ways the scope of the interventions could be expanded to increase positive health outcomes. Think in terms of cost, efficiency and access, effectiveness, and the use of both conventional and unconventional interventions.

Additional Requirements

Complete your assessment using the following specifications:

  • Title page and reference page.
  • Number of pages: 3–4 (not  including the title and reference pages).
  • At least 3 current scholarly or professional resources.
  • APA format for citations and references.
  • Times New Roman font, 12-point, double-spaced.