Discuss how the past informs the present in relation to the following issues: Nurses practicing to.. 

Discuss how the past informs the present in relation to the following issues:
Nurses practicing to the full extent of their education and experiences (Institute of Medicine Report – Future of Nursing)
Diversity in gender, race, and class in the nursing profession
Students are required to respond significantly to all discussion questions. Student responses to discussion questions must be substantive, that is, thoughtful and analytical. The student will be expected to follow APA guidelines for online submissions. Initial responses to discussion will require a minimum of TWO citations while subsequent responseswill require a minimum of ONE citation. All responses should include a reference list at the end of the discussion. The student is held to academic standards of writing style and the use of proper grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Regulating Professional Practice Compare the roles of state board of nursing with the role of… 

1: Regulating Professional Practice
Compare the roles of state board of nursing with the role of professional organizations in regulating professional practice. What are the major methods of credentialing? List the benefits and weaknesses of each method from the standpoint of protecting the public and the protection of the professional scope of practice.

2: Case Study
Look at the case study number one, (In)Secure Communication? on page 240 of Health Policy and Politics, A Nurses Guide, by Milstead. Analyze what might have transpired if Annie did not have a nursing background. List the breakdowns in communication that occurred and the potential ramifications. Did the advance practice nurse’s office fulfill a meaningful use stage 2 requirements of providing secure electronic communication between the patient and healthcare provider? Why or why not?

Week 2 Discussion Post 1) What new strategy did you learn from class or the online seminars? 2) What 

Week 2 Discussion Post

1) What new strategy did you learn from class or the online seminars?
2) What about it was useful? Why?
3) How will you utilize this strategy in the future?
4) How do you think your general education classes will differ from your nursing classes?
5) Have you used any of these strategies before? What about them worked? What about them did you have to change to fit your needs?

Week 3 Discussion Post

1. When taking care of patients why do you think it is important to utilize the appropriate resources?
2. How do you think evidence from nursing journals affects patient care?
3. What role does using the right evidence play in being a professional nurse?
4. What role does understanding plagiarism and academic integrity play in being a professional nurse?

Capstone Project Milestone #3:

Educating Staff: Implementing Change Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to create the Educating Staff: Implementing Change Project PowerPoint presentation. Your plan is to educate the staff that will be involved in the pilot program. You will need to educate them on the problem, show the supporting evidence, and how your pilot plan will be implemented.

Course Outcomes

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

CO2: Proposes leadership and collaboration strategies for use with consumers and other healthcare providers in managing care and/or delegating responsibilities for health promotion, illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance, and rehabilitative activities. (PO #2)

CO3: Communicates effectively with patient populations and other healthcare providers in managing the healthcare of individuals, families, aggregates, and communities. (PO #3)

Due Date

Milestone #3 consists of the PowerPoint presentation Educating Staff: Implementing Change Project. Submit this Milestone to the Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6.

Points

Milestone #3 is worth 225 points.

Directions

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1. Create an educational presentation for staff before the launch of your change project. This should inform the staff of the problem, your potential solution, and their role in change project.
2. The format for this proposal will be a PowerPoint presentation.
3. The length of the PowerPoint presentation should be 15-20 slides; excluding the title and reference slides.
4. Below are the topics for the slides:
5. Title slide
6. Description of the change model used
7. PICO question—include the elements
8. Scope of the problem—use statistics
9. Your team/stakeholders
10. Evidence to support your need for change—from research
11. Action Plan
12. Timeline for the plan
13. The nurses role and responsibility in the pilot program
14. Procedure
15. Forms that will be used (if applicable)
16. Resources available to the staff—including yourself
17. Summary
18. References
19. Citations and References must be included to support the information within each topic area. Refer to the APA manual, Chapter 7, for examples of proper reference format. Citations are to be noted for all information contained in your paper that is not your original idea or thought. Ask yourself, “How do I know this?” and then cite the source. Scholarly sources are expected, which means choose peer-reviewed journals and credible websites.

Guidelines

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• Application: Use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010.
• Length: The PowerPoint slide show is expected to be between 15-20 slides in length (not including the title slide and reference list slide).
• Submission: Submit your files via the basket in the Dropbox: “Educating the Staff: Implementing the Change Project” by 11:59 p.m. Sunday of Week 6.
• Late Submission: See the course policy on late submissions.
• Tutorial: If needed, Microsoft Office has many templates and tutorials to help you get started.

Best Practices in Preparing a PowerPoint Presentation

The following are best practices in preparing this project.

1. Slides should be easy to read with short bullet points and large font. Do not use paragraphs.
2. Be creative, but realistic with your intervention and evaluation tool.
3. Incorporate graphics, clip art, or photographs to increase interest.
4. Review directions thoroughly.
5. Cite all sources within the slide show with in-text citations, as well as a reference page.
6. Proofread prior to final submission.
7. Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
8. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing academic integrity policy.

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Grading Criteria: Educating Staff: Implementing Change

Category	Points	%	Description
The Problem	30	13%	Summary of change model discussed. PICO question including elements. Scope of the problem includes statistics and scope of problem to healthcare as a whole discussed. Team and stakeholders and their role/reason chosen.
The Evidence	40	18%	Discussion of the evidence is done in terms of themes. Pertinent information is summarized. Sources are not listed individually but synthesized into concepts discovered. At least four sources used (at least three peer reviews and the other a credible resource).
The Plan	40	18%	Plan of action described. Important elements are discussed and logical. Timeline is thorough and contains all elements. Timeline is logical and appropriate.
The Nurse’s Role	30	13%	The nurse’s role in the pilot plan is described and clear. Procedures for the pilot plan are clear and concise.
Resources	20	9%	Form for tracking the outcomes is included. Resources the nurses will need are included. At least three resources are included. The nurse investigator, the team, internet resources, or other resources the staff needs is included.
Summary	10	5%	Summary slide reiterates the problem and purpose of the plan along with the measurable goals.
Overall Presentation	25	11%	Presentation is presented in a clear and logical manner. PowerPoint is appealing to the eye and includes creativity. Font is easy to read.
Mechanics	30	13%	Includes title slide. Grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are correct. References are properly cited within the paper. Reference page includes all citations. Evidence of spell and grammar check.
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Grading Rubric: Educating the staff Milestone #3

Criteria	A(92–100%)Outstanding or highest level of performance	B(84–91%)Very good or high level of performance	C(76–83%)Competent or satisfactory level of performance	F(0–75%)Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance	Pts
The Problem30 points	* Summary of change model discussed(1 slide)* PICO question including elements (1 slide)* Scope of the problem includes statistics and scope of problem to healthcare as a whole discussed. (1-2 slides)* Team and stakeholders and their role/reason chosen(1 slide)(28–30 points)	* One of the four elements was not thorough or did not include all appropriate elements.(25–27 points)	* Two of the four elements was not thorough or did not include all appropriate elements.(23–24 points)	* Three or more of the four elements was not thorough or did not include all appropriate elements.(0–22 points)	/30
The Evidence40 points	Discussion of the evidence is done in terms of themes. Pertinent information is summarized. Sources are not listed individually but synthesized into concepts. At least four sources used (at least three peer reviews and the other is a credible resource).(3–4 slides)(37–40 points)	Four sources are discussed but evidence is not synthesized into themes learned.(34–36 points)	Four sources are discussed but evidence is not synthesized or summarized.(30–33 points)	Not all four sources are discussed. Summary of information not detailed or pertinent.(0–29 points)	/40
The Plan40 points	* Plan of action described. Important elements are discussed and logical.(1-2 slide)* Timeline is thorough and contains all elements. Timeline is logical and appropriate.(1 slide)(37–40 points)	* Plan of action described but not all important elements included. OR* Timeline is present but doesn’t contain all elements.(34–36 points)	* Plan of action described but not all important elements included. AND* Timeline is present but doesn’t contain all elements.(30–33 points)	Plan of action not present or not logical and complete. The timeline is not present or not appropriate and logical.(0–29 points)	/40
The Nurse’s Role30 points	* The nurse’s role in the pilot plan is described and clear.(1 slide)* Procedures for the pilot plan are clear and concise.(2-3 slides)(28–30 points)	* The nurses’ role is describes but not clear.OR* Procedures are discussed but not clear.(25–27 points)	* The nurses’ role is describes but not clear.AND* Procedures are discussed but not clear.(23–24 points)	Nurses’ roles are either absent or not appropriate. Procedures are either absent or not clearly written and complete.(0–22 points)	/30
Resources20 points	* Form for tracking the outcomes is included.(1 slide)* Resources the nurses will need are included. At least three resources are included. The nurse investigator, the team, internet resources, or other resources the staff needs is included.(1 slide)(18–20 points)	* Form for tracking outcomes included.*At least three resources are included but the resources were not the best available resources.(16–17 points)	* Form for tracking outcomes included but was not well-developed.*At least three resources are included but the resources were not the best available resources.(15 points)	* Form for tracking outcomes either absent or not well-developed.* Less than three appropriate and helpful resources were given.(0–14 points)	/20
Summary10 points	Summary slide reiterates the problem and purpose of the plan along with the measurable goals. (1-2 slides)(9–10 points)	Summary does not clearly reiterate the problem OR purpose.(8 points)	Lacks reiteration of problem AND purpose.(7 points)	Summary slide not present or incomplete.(0–6 points)	/10
Overall presentation25 points	Presentation is presented in a clear and logical manner. PowerPoint is appealing to the eye and includes creativity. Font is easy to read.(23–25 points)	Presentation is accurate and covers most elements but lacks creativity.(21–22 points)	Presentation lacks flow and creativity or is difficult to follow.(19–20 points)	Presentation lacks any attempt at organization and comes across as chaotic.(0–18 points)	/25
Mechanics30 points	Includes title slide (3 points)Grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are correct.(9 points)References properly cited within the paper.(6 points)Reference page includes all citations.(6 points)Evidence of spell and grammar check.(6 points)(28–30 total points)	Title slide incompleteMinimal errors in grammar, punctuation, and/or sentence structure noted.Citations are present but not correct format.References are present, with minimal errors in format.(25–27 points)	Missing title slideMultiple grammar and punctuation errors noted.(23–24 points)	Title slide and citations are missing.References are missing or incomplete.No evidence of proof-reading prior to submitting paper.(0–2 points)	/30
Total points:					/225

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Reference:

a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that examines assessment tools that evaluate physical measures, and how applying Watson’s theory of human caring integrates the mind-body-spirit dimensions. This paper must demonstrate your knowledge of tools that expand the abilities of nurses to assess and evaluate clients in various stages of health, illness, stress, and life.

• State the three assessment tools you selected.
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• Describe each tool and the population for which it might be useful.
• State data about each tool, such as cost, length, the ease in using the tool, for what populations it is best designed, and the validity of information.
• Describe how this tool enhances the assessment phase of the nursing process and affects the quality of health care delivered by the nurse.
• Apply these tools to the vulnerable population from the Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness Paper.
• Cite at least four references.
• ANY OF THE 3 BELOW

Adult Life Stress Measurement

Beck Depression Inventory

• Calgary Family Assessment ModelDaily Hassles ScaleDysfunctional Attitude ScaleFamily Hardiness IndexHassles and Uplifts InventoryHealth Self-Determination Index (HSDI)Index of Core Spiritual ExperiencesPerceived Stress ScaleSocial Support QuestionnaireSpiritual Perspective ScaleState-Trait Anxiety InventoryWays of Coping Questionnaire
• Well Being Picture Scale
• Stress Warning Signals Inventory
• Spiritual Well-Being Scale
• Spiritual Involvement & Beliefs Scale
• Schoolager’s Coping Strategies Inventory
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• Mini-Mental State Exam
• Health Self-Determination Index for Children (HSDI-C)
• Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HLPL-II)
• Feetham Family Functioning Survey
• Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale
• Derogatis Stress Profile
• Coping Resources Inventory for Stress