Approach to Care of Cancer Assignment

Approach to Care of Cancer
Write a nursing paper describing the approach to Care of Cancer. In addition, include the following in your paper:

1. Describe the Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer.

2. Describe at Least Three Complications of Cancer, the Side Effects of treatment, and Methods to Lessen Physical and Psychological Effects.

3. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This Approach to Care of Cancer assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this Approach to Care of Cancer assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

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Approach to Care of Cancer Rubric
1
Unsatisfactory 0-72%
0.00% 2
Less Than Satisfactory 72-75%
75.00% 3
Satisfactory 76-79%
79.00% 4
Good 80-89%
89.00% 5
Excellent 90-100%
100.00%
80.0 %Content
30.0 %Explanation of the Diagnosis and Staging of Cancers is Provided. An explanation of the diagnosis and staging of cancers is not provided. An explanation of the diagnosis and staging of cancers is provided but is missing relevant information. An explanation of the diagnosis and staging of cancers is provided that meets the assignment criteria. An explanation of the diagnosis and staging of cancers is provided that is offered in a detailed manner. An explanation of the diagnosis and staging of cancers is provided that is offered in a detailed manner, while demonstrating higher level or critical thinking. Approach to Care of Cancer Assignment
20.0 %At Least Three Complications of Cancer are Identified With Comprehensive Discussion of Available Treatments. Less than three complications of cancer are identified. At least three complications of cancer are identified but lacking a comprehensive discussion of available treatments. At least three complications of cancer are identified with a comprehensive discussion of available treatments. More than three complications of cancer are identified with a comprehensive discussion of available treatments. More than three complications of cancer are identified with a comprehensive discussion of available treatments, while demonstrating higher level or critical thinking.
30.0 %Provides Recommendations to Address Physiological and Psychological Side Effects of Care. Recommendations to address physiological and psychological side effects of care are lacking. Recommendations to address physiological and psychological side effects of care are missing relevant information. Recommendations to address physiological and psychological side effects of care meet the assignment criteria. Recommendations to address physiological and psychological side effects of care are offered in a detailed manner. Recommendations to address physiological and psychological side effects of care are offered in a detailed manner, while demonstrating higher level or critical thinking.
15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
5.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
5.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed. Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident. Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other. A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose. There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. Approach to Care of Cancer Assignment
5.0 %Format
2.0 %Paper Format (1- inch margins; 12-point-font; double-spaced; Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier) Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent. Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
3.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to Approach to Care of Cancer assignment) No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and GCU style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page of the Approach to Care of Cancer paper are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. Approach to Care of Cancer Assignment
100 %Total Weightage

Team Building and Addressing Barriers to Planned Change

Team Building and Addressing Barriers to Planned Change

STRATEGIC PLANNING IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS

Discussion: Team Building and Addressing Barriers to Planned Change

Planning and implementing change can be quite challenging, especially in a complex health care environment. No matter what kind of change is undertaken, there are likely to be some obstacles. Yet, wise leader-managers, and those with whom they work, recognize that change is necessary and revitalizing; they see that planned change can not only contribute to organizational sustainability but also promote high-quality care and positively impact patient outcomes. These leader-managers harness a larger vision and engage in forethought and analysis to minimize and address barriers to planned change. Team Building and Addressing Barriers to Planned Change

Based on what you have learned about the change process and strategic planning, what barriers do you think may arise related to the change you are proposing through your Course Project? How would you cultivate stakeholder involvement and promote team building for your planned change?

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As you think about these questions, consider the following statement: “The system will evolve based on changes in the behavior of the people in the system” (Nesse, Kutcher, Wood, & Rummans, 2010, p. 27).
Do you agree? Why or why not? How does this relate to the specifics of your strategic plan?

To prepare:

Review the information presented in the Learning Resources, including Dr. Carol Huston’s comments on addressing barriers to implementing a strategic plan change. Consider insights related to change theory, common barriers to change, and strategies for addressing these barriers that relate to the implementation of your proposed change.
Identify specific barriers you are likely to encounter with your proposed change, including resistance to change. Evaluate strategies that may be used to minimize or address these barriers.
Think about the value of stakeholder involvement in planned change, as well as the specifics of stakeholder participation in your strategic plan to champion the change. Who should be involved in strategic planning and at what point? How could they serve as change champions?

Post an explanation of strategies you would use to minimize or address barriers, including resistance to change, related to your strategic plan. Explain how you would promote stakeholder involvement for your proposed change, and encourage them to become change champions.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days using one or more of the following approaches:
Provide feedback on their strategies for addressing barriers to change.
Suggest additional strategies for addressing barriers or resistance.
Offer additional insights for identifying appropriate stakeholders.
Suggest additional stakeholders or change champions to be involved.

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Required Readings

Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Chapter 8, “Planned Change” (pp. 162–180)

(Note: You may have read this in a previous course.) Team Building and Addressing Barriers to Planned Change
Sare, M. V., & Ogilvie, L. (2010). Strategic planning for nurses: Change management in health care. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Review Chapter 7, “The Three Key Elements of the Strategic Planning Process: A Vision That Guides Nursing’s Future Action”
“The Architect, Change Agent, and Communicator: Three Crucial Roles in Strategic Planning” section (pp. 135–136)

Chapter 9, “Understanding Change Theory: Strategic Planning Change Agents” (pp. 171–194)

Chapter 10, “Communicating the Strategic Plan” (pp. 195–212)

Chapter 11, “Eight Cautionary Tales of Strategic Planning” (pp. 215–226)

Chapter 9 examines change theories and how these theories can be applied in strategic planning. Chapter 10 explores the importance of communication throughout the strategic planning process and how strong communication and reduce barriers to change. Chapter 11 provides examples from the field of strategic planning efforts.
Gerrish, K., McDonnell, A., Nolan, M., Guillaume, L., Kirshbaum, M., & Tod, A. (2011). The role of advanced practice nurses in knowledge brokering as a means of promoting evidence-based practice among clinical nurses. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 67(9), 2004–2014.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

This article describes some of the barriers to change (in this case, implementing evidence-based practices) that nurses encounter and examines knowledge brokering to facilitate change.
McMurray, A., Chaboyer W., Wallis, M., & Fetherston, C. (2010). Implementing bedside handover: Strategies for change management. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19(17/18), 2580–2589.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

This article examines a change in nursing handover practices to analyze change management with attention to individuals’ attitudes, motivations, and concerns. See Figure 2 for example of unfreezing, moving, and freezing.
Nesse, R. E., Kutcher, G., Wood, D., & Rummans, T. (2010). Framing change for high-value healthcare systems. Journal for Healthcare Quality, 32(1), 23–28.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The authors address factors that impede change and discuss change management principles, including the value of team investment for facilitating change. Team Building and Addressing Barriers to Planned Change

The Influence of Mission and Vision on Planning Assignment

The Influence of Mission and Vision on Planning
STRATEGIC PLANNING IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS – Discussion 2 A (Grading Rubic and Media Attached)

Discussion 1: The Influence of Mission and Vision on Planning

As you read the following mission statements, think about what you might deduce about each organization:
“Nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all,” American Nurses Association
“The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors,” American Red Cross
“The mission of Southwest Airlines is dedication to the highest quality of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and Company Spirit,” Southwest Airlines
“To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education and research,” Mayo Clinic
“Provide telehealth solutions and executive medical research management to enhance and support military healthcare and promote innovative medical technologies,” Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC)
“Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful,” Google
An organization’s mission describes its core purpose. In partnership with the organization’s vision, which communicates a future-focused direction, the mission provides a basis for planning and decision making at all levels of the organization. The Influence of Mission and Vision on Planning Assignment
For this Discussion, you compare mission and vision statements from multiple organizations and consider how these statements relate to planning.

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To prepare:

Review the information related to the planning hierarchy and mission and vision statements in this week’s Learning Resources.
Research the mission and vision statements of three different types of organizations: a for-profit health care organization, a not-for-profit health care organization, and an organization outside of health care. As you examine the organizations’ mission and vision statements, consider the following:
How effectively do the mission statements articulate the organization’s purpose?
How effectively do the vision statements reflect future aims?
Do the mission and vision statements convey who (which groups) the organizations serve? Do they indicate obligations to various stakeholders?
Are the statements an appropriate length?
What do you glean about how leaders in health care and in other industries envision and convey mission and vision?
What do you discern about the interdisciplinary nature of crafting mission and vision statements by looking across organizations, including those outside of health care?
Identify key insights you have gained by comparing the mission and vision statements of these three organizations.
Consider how an organization’s mission and vision relate to the planning hierarchy. For each organization you have selected, think about how the mission and vision could or should influence planning. What elements of each mission and vision stand out as especially significant? The Influence of Mission and Vision on Planning Assignment

Post a comparison of the mission and vision statements of the three organizations selected. Explain how specific elements of each organization’s mission and vision statements might inform planning in that organization. Include references/links for the organizations’ mission and vision statements in your post.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

Respond to at least one of your colleagues using one or more of the following approaches:
Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information or research.
Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.
Validate an idea with your own experience and additional resources.

The Influence of Mission and Vision on Planning Required Readings

Sare, M. V., & Ogilvie, L. (2010). Strategic planning for nurses: Change management in health care. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Review Chapter 4, “Just What Is Strategic Planning?” (pp. 57–82)
Chapter 7, “The Three Key Elements of the Strategic Planning Process: A Vision That Guides Nursing’s Future Action” (pp. 117–143)

Chapter 7 addresses elements of the strategic planning process, which includes mission and vision.
Cady, S. H., Wheeler, J. V., DeWolf, J., & Brodke, M. (2011). Mission, vision, and values: What do they say? Organization Development Journal, 29(1), 63–78.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. The Influence of Mission and Vision on Planning Assignment

This article addresses research on mission, vision, and values from 300 different organizations.
Desmidt, S., Prinzie, A., & Decramer, A. (2011). Looking for the value of mission statements: A meta-analysis of 20 years of research. Management Decision, 49(3), 468–483.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

This article looks at the relationship of organizational mission and financial performance. It includes a discussion of what a mission statement is and the purpose(s) it serves.
Hirota, S., Kubo, K., Miyajima, H., Hong, P., & Won Park, Y. (2010). Corporate mission, corporate policies and business outcomes: Evidence from Japan. Management Decision, 48(7), 1134–1153.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The authors examine the implications of the mission statement for organizational practices and performance.
King, D. L., Case, C. J., & Premo, K. M. (2012). An international mission statement comparison: United States, France, Germany, Japan, and China. Academy of Strategic Management Journal, 11(2), 93–119.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

This article examines the content of mission statements, stakeholder involvement, and the development of goals and objectives.
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2013b). Case study: Mountain View Health Center [Interactive media]. Retrieved from CDN database. (NURS 6241)

This interactive multimedia piece presents a case study of Mountain View Health Center, with information about the types of activities performed there, organizational structure, strategic priorities, and financial allocations. You will use this as a resource for Discussion 2.
Optional Resources
Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Chapter 7, “Strategic and Operational Planning” (pp. 138–161)

Review as needed.
Desmidt, S., & Prinzie, A. A. (2011). The organization’s mission statement: Give up hope or resuscitate? A search for evidence-based recommendations. Advances in Health Care Management, 10, 25–41. The Influence of Mission and Vision on Planning Assignment