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Discuss      the challenges you might encounter in using mixed methods for the      situation you selected and how would you address these challenges. Required Media

Many clinical practice issues are sufficiently complicated that neither a purely quantitative or qualitative approach can generate a comprehensive perspective of the issue. Particularly for investigating evaluative questions—such as the effectiveness of a program or treatment or the impact of a policy—some combination of quantitative and qualitative methods can be much more illuminating than relying […]

Consider      the strategies you use to evaluate other health care issues. How are those      strategies similar or dissimilar to those used for evaluating a health      information system?

As a nurse practicing in the age of technology, it is important for you to discriminate between HIT system evaluation and other forms of evaluation. As a doctorally prepared nurse, you may have the opportunity to become involved with the HIT system evaluation process. How can you guide your practice setting to meaningfully evaluate HIT […]

How did the experience inform future professional behaviors, decisions, and actions?

Reflect the concepts addressed in this week’s lesson plan and required reading. Recall a challenging experience in either your personal or professional life. In the initial response, start with an introduction that includes a brief description of two core values that influence your nursing practice and interaction with others. Provide a concise description of the […]

Discuss the usefulness of applying a heritage assessment to evaluate the needs of families and develop plans for health maintenance, health protection, and health restoration.

  Interview three families from different cultures. 1st family Female African American (Originated from Nigeria), 2nd family Male Caucasian, 3rd family from Cuban. Compare the differences in health traditions between these cultures. Assess the three families using the “Heritage Assessment Tool.” In 1,200 words, Discuss the usefulness of applying a heritage assessment to evaluate the needs […]

Describe the disorder you selected from the Women’s Health Initiative study. • Explain the current best practices for assessing and managing this disorder as suggested in the research article you selected. 

For over 20 years, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study has conducted research trials to examine factors that impact risks and development of conditions that impact women such as heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer, and osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women. Health care providers use results from these trials to develop guidelines for delivering care […]

Discuss one personal strength and one weakness you have regarding professional presentations. Name one method for improvement for each of these, and discuss why it is important for you to work on these skills if you want to present your findings in a more formal setting.

Discuss one personal strength and one weakness you have regarding professional presentations. Name one method for improvement for each of these, and discuss why it is important for you to work on these skills if you want to present your findings in a more formal setting. My Strength – Not reading verbatim, having personality, and […]

What are some anticipated caregiver issues that this client’s spouse will personally experience?

A 74-year-old male, retired accountant, with a long-standing history of hypertension and atherosclerosis, begins to exhibit some personality changes, deterioration in grooming, trouble understanding news events, and difficulty managing personal finances. He also stopped attending social events and dropped out of his chess club. His wife of 50 years becomes concerned and schedules an appointment […]

Consider political strategies and potential policies, and how they influence the role of the nurse. Also, compare the three levels of prevention and how they influence the nurse’s role.

Compare and contrast two organizations that deliver primary healthcare on the local or regional level. Based on your research, describe population served, what services are provided, and the sources of funding. Then, evaluate the services for the individuals and families in the community. Consider political strategies and potential policies, and how they influence the role […]

An analysis and identification of the research measures and design methodologies that you plan to use in your research proposal

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about your chosen topic on public health care. Based on your research and understanding, create a research proposal in a 5- to 6-page Microsoft Word document that includes the following: A brief introduction to the chosen topic on public health care A brief description of […]