Applying “Evidence-Based Practice” Population groups with differences determined by culture, religion or ethnicity also show differences in terms of illness behavior and beliefs. Discuss a patient population that are at risk and apply evidence-based practice guidelines in management of their illnesses across the age continuum.
Translating Evidence into Clinical Practice Choose one evidence-based practice that you see yourself using as a provider in your clinical practice and discuss how it meets the listed benefits. Why should we, as healthcare providers, use evidence-based practice? Evidence-based practice benefits: •Leads to highest quality care and patient outcomes •Reduces health care costs •Reduces geographic variations in the delivery of care •Increases healthcare provider empowerment and role satisfaction •Reduces healthcare provider turnover rate •Increases reimbursement from 3rd party payers •Reduces complications and payment denials •Meets the expectation of an informed public Include 3 evidence-based articles to support your work that are less than 3 years old. Before finalizing your work, you should: •be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above); •consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Home) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and •utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors. Your writing Assignment should: •follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.); •be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful; •display superior content, organization, style; and •use APA 6th Edition format as outlined in the APA Progression Ladder.
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I need a 200 word message on:
How is direct clinical practice as an APN different than an RN?
Must include references
must include a question for the class.
I need a 200 word message on:
How can professional organizations assist APNs? What are the primary benefits of joining a professional organization? Are professional organizations always helpful or are there downsides? What would you consider in selecting an organization to join?
Must include reference
Must include 1 question for the class.
Write a 215-word message in which you discuss:
What resources are available to APRNs to make political changes?
As an NP, why is it important to have strong political leadership?
Must Include references.
Must Include a question to the class
Write a 215-word message in which you address the following:
Describe the challenges faced by NPs with regard to professional relationships.
What types of professional relationship challenges do you anticipate having as an NP?
How will you deal with these challenges?
Use selected health policy issue as the basis for completing this assignment.Policy issued selected: (Prescription drug abuse)
Research a professional organization with influence over the health policy issue.
Locate at least one academic article focusing on the professional organization’s efforts to effect change on the health policy issue.
Contact the organization and ask at least two specific questions regarding the health policy issue that neither their website nor the article answered.
Prepare a marketable visual presentation (i.e., flyer, pamphlet, poster, etc.) on the organization. Include the following in your presentation:
1.The role and mission of the organization
2.The benefits of the organization to its members and the APRN community as a whole.
3. How will networking with this organization and with others in the industry help drive change in the area of your selected health policy issue?
4. Based on the article you selected and your research on the organization, how can the organization be used as a guiding coalition to address your health policy issue.
Other instructions: Please read carefully instructions above. US based. I don’t need a paper. What i need is find a professional organization with influence over Prescription drug abuse health policy. Then Locate at least one academic article focusing on the professional organization’s efforts to effect change on the health policy issue. then Contact the organization and ask at least two specific questions regarding the health policy issue that neither their website nor the article answered. Then lastly Prepare a marketable visual presentation (i.e., flyer, pamphlet, poster, etc.) on the organization. In the marketable visual presentation should include:
1. The role and mission of the organization
2.The benefits of the organization to its members and the APRN community as a whole.
3. How will networking with this organization and with others in the industry help drive change in the area of your selected health policy issue?
4. Based on the article you selected and your research on the organization, how can the organization be used as a guiding coalition to address your health policy issue.
Diabetes is an endocrine system disorder that affects millions of children and adults (ADA, 2011). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for several alterations including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which include some form of drug therapy. The type of diabetes as well as the patient’s behavior factors will impact treatment recommendations. In this Assignment, you compare types of diabetes including drug treatments for type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
To prepare:
· Review this week’s media presentation on the endocrine system and diabetes, as well as Chapter 46 of the Arcangelo and Peterson text and the Peterson et al. article in the Learning Resources.
· Reflect on differences between types of diabetes including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
· Select one type of diabetes.
· Consider one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Then, reflect on dietary considerations related to treatment.
· Think about the short-term and long-term impact of the diabetes you selected on patients including effects of drug treatments.
Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:
· Explain the differences between types of diabetes including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
· Describe one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Include dietary considerations related to treatment.
· Explain the short-term and long-term impact of this diabetes on patients including effects of drugs treatments.
– This work should have Introduction and conclusion
– This work should have at 4 to 6 current references (Year 2012 and up)
– Use at least 2 references from class Learning Resources
The following Resources are not acceptable:
1. Wikipedia
2. Cdc.gov- nonhealthcare professionals section
3. Webmd.com
4. Mayoclinic.com
Required Readings
**Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A. (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
**Ben-Zacharia, A. (2011). Therapeutics for multiple sclerosis symptoms. The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, 78(2), 176–191.
Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article covers the diagnosis, treatment, and management of multiple sclerosis and explores methods for treating other health issues that arise from multiple sclerosis.
**Kargiotis, O., Paschali, A., Messinis, L., & Papathanasopoulos, P. (2010). Quality of life in multiple sclerosis: Effects of current treatment options. International Review of Psychiatry, 22(1), 67–82.
Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article examines the process of evaluating and diagnosing patients who present with symptoms of multiple sclerosis and explores treatment and rehabilitation methods.
**Peterson, K., Silverstein, J., Kaufman, F., & Warren-Boulton, E. (2007). Management of type 2 diabetes in youth: An update. American Family Physician, 76(5), 658–664.
Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article outlines the process of diagnosing, treating, and managing youths with or at risk of type 2 diabetes. It also suggests methods for body weight management and reducing cardiovascular disease risks.
**Drugs.com. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.drugs.com/
Required Media
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 5 minutes.
1. Why is the subject of workplace health and safety of concern to nurses?
How are these concepts related to patient safety and patient outcomes?
2. What action is suggested when you are faced with an angry or hostile coworker?
3. Why is substance misuse among nurses a serious concern? What is the most appropriate way to handle a suspicion that a coworker may be involved in serious substance misuse?
4. What is the most common physical injury experienced by LPNs and nursing assistants? How can a nurse manager help staff avoid physical injury at work?
5. Describe several examples of sexual harassment in the workplace. Discuss methods of dealing with these instances.
6. Review the policies and procedures on the following safety issues in your current clinical rotation. Compare with other students in the class. What are the similarities and differences? What might this mean in terms of workplace safety?
• Latex allergies
• Needlestick injuries
• Violence
3. Go to the ANA website and explore the sections on workplace and patient safety under the heading “Professional Nursing Practice.”
Which concepts discussed in these sections are particularly important to the beginning RN? Why?
4. Interview one of the staff nurses on your unit. Explore his or her feelings and concerns related to the following topics. Based on the comments, develop strategies to address the concerns.
• Substance abuse among nurses
• Emergency preparation
• Quality of work life within the organization
Essentials of Nursing Leadership & Management
6th Edition
Sally A. Weiss MSN, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEFRuth M. Tappen EdD, RN, FAAN
