Category: Nursing

Instructions
Create a Microsoft Word document and answer the following questions based on this module’s readings. Your response should be a minimum of 3–5 sentences in length, original (in your own words), and use professional writing.
What qualities of an evidence source are most important to enable broad use for clinical decision-making?
Should changes in your clinical decisions be based on this single study? Why, or why not?
Do you think it is necessary to search exhaustively to find evidence to inform your nursing decisions? Why, or why not?
What do you believe is the most challenging or will be the most challenging part of appraising sources?

Nurs250: Professional Nursing Practice
Recognizing the
challenges of role transition: Where am I now and where am I going? – Value 20%
In
order to move effectively from one position or role to another, a clear
understanding of ourselves and our current position is important. As an LPN you
have an education and a work history as well as a personal history that shapes
how you perceive yourself and how you act in this role. To begin Nursing 250 we
will ask for a baseline description of you and your role as an LPN. This
baseline will be used to assess, track and guide your transition from the role
of an LPN to that of a BN.
Briefly
tell the story of who you are. Outline three qualities that you are most proud
of and three characteristics that you would like to change.
Then
describe your role as an LPN in your current or most recent position. List
three aspects of your role that you value the most, as well as three aspects of
your role that are the most frustrating or that you value the least. With each
point, consider how each aspect impacts you in relation to how you feel, think,
and behave. For example, if you find your current role satisfying because of
high degrees of patient contact, describe how satisfaction due to patient
contact influences how you feel, behave, and think about your role as an LPN.
Now
reflect on your transition into the role of a RN BN. Reflect on the
descriptions above. Outline what will be most difficult to let go of in your
role as an LPN. What will you embrace in your new role as a BN? Are there
aspects of your new role will you resist? How will your history of an LPN help
or hinder this transition? Integrate relevant theory, models, and course
information to the above description.
Marking Guide Assignment
1
Assignment
should be no more than 4 pages in length and referenced appropriately. Please
note
assignments may be written in first person.
Above questions
are answered clearly and succinctly.
Content is
in-depth, demonstrating insight and thought. 
Assignment
reflects course content, readings, and viewings to date. Some integration
of theory and models is present. 
All references
are cited using APA format in accordance with the current edition.
Reference list
uses APA format in accordance with the current edition
Appendix A
NURS250 C6 – Exploration of Professional Nursing
Practice
Recognizing the Challenges of Role Transition: Where
am I Now and Where am I going?
Value 20%
Student:                                                            
Date Received: 
Marked
by: Jacqueline Mann RN, BN, MN
Criteria 
Instructor Comments 
Content/Information
-All
aspects of the topic are covered in detail 
Briefly tell the story of
who you are: Outline three qualities that you are most proud of
and three characteristics that you would like to change.
Describe your role as an
LPN in your current or most recent position. List three aspects of:                -your role that you
value the most,             -your role that are the most
frustrating or that you value the least.
-With
each point consider how each impact you in relation to how you feel, think,
and behave. For example, if you find your current role satisfying because of
high degrees of patient contact, describe how satisfaction due to patient
contact influences how you feel, behave, and think in and about your role as
an LPN.
Reflect on your
transition into the role of a BN. Based on the descriptions above:
Outline (What will be most difficult to let go of in your role as an
LPN; What will you embrace in your new role as a BN? Are there aspects
of your new role will you resist? How will your history of an LPN help
or hinder this transition?
The discussion of who you are with the
qualities that and characteristics are clear and presented  to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
The role as an LPN has been presented
to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
Reflection on your
transition into the role of a BN has been presented to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
Critical
Thinking
Ability to analyze,
evaluate, create, and engage in critical inquiry is evident throughout.
Integrate relevant theory, models and course information to the
discussion.
All elements of the
assignment guidelines are addressed, and discussion based on sound
evidence.
The ability to integrate
course concepts, analyze, evaluate, create,
and engage in critical inquiry is performed to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
All elements of the
assignment guidelines are addressed to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
Format 
Paper is within page
limit (4 pages excluding title and reference page).  
Margins Format- 1-inch
margins all sides; Indent paragraphs ½ inch or five spaces (tab).
Font
preference- Times New Roman, 12 pt. recommended.
Paper uses correct
spelling and grammar.
The paper is informative
and within page limit.
The
paper is organized in a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent manner.
The paper has many/some/few/no
errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure
Adheres
to Current APA
All
elements of current APA edition have been met
The paper was written in
a scholarly format including title page, introduction, phrasing,
headings, and conclusion to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
References are published
within last 10 years and appropriate for the assignment—completed to
a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory /satisfactory/good/ very
good/excellent level.
APA current edition
format for in text citation and reference page was used to a(n)
insufficient/unsatisfactory /satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent
level.
Grade
/20=
If
you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact me
directly via course mail or telephone.  
Comments:
Recommended
textbook for
this course
(Blais, 2015-06-26, p. i)
Blais, K., RN, J. P. 
(2015-06-26). Professional Nursing Practice,  7th Edition. [VitalSource Bookshelf
10.3.3].  Retrieved from vbk://9780133595581
Letter
of Helpful Hints ~ NURS 250
Assignment One
The first assignment is a
four-page paper.  The title page and
reference page is not included in the page limit.  I stop marking at the end of page 4 so any
information beyond page 4 will not be considered.  This forces you to be clear and concise and
to learn to follow guidelines (like you would follow a doctor’s order).  I also mark to the stated requirements in the
paper.  If it is stated to use course
content, I highly recommend you use content and resources found in the units as
these are worth points/marks! Your introduction should always have a purpose
(why are you writing this) and then how the paper will flow.  Quick Example: 
Transitioning in life is hard
for some people yet, not so hard for other people.  The purpose of this assignment is for me to
reflect on who I am and where I am going. 
I will look at the role of the LPN and the role of the RN.  I will then look to the literature to help me
understand the transition I will be going through within the Post LPN program
at Athabasca University.  End of example. 
Please do not talk
about  your job in this paper.  You need to discuss your ROLE as an LPN (provide
evidence please).  When you discuss the
role of the RN please research the role of the RN and provide evidence to
validate your writing when discussing the role. 
Please make sure you use the proper headings in your paper, the
following are just suggestions/examples and are not limited to
these:   Title (level 1), Understanding
the Transition from LPN to RN (level 1), Who am I? (Level 2), Role as an LPN
(level 2), Reflection on Transition to RN BN Role (level 2), Conclusion (level
1).
I know there are sources in the course that
are greater than 10 years old.  You have
permission to use those sources from the course content.  When you are looking for your own sources,
they must fall under the 10-year mark. 
It is always in good practice, to try and understand, the purpose of
each assignment.  What exactly does AU
want the students to learn from each of the assignments? 

Replaying the Professor’s Question
Re: Discussion Post -Week 1/Translation Science
by Alexander De Varona – Friday, May 10, 2024, 1:28 PM
Great introduction to your post Miguel, with a clear description of the differences between qualitative and quantitative research. Could you perhaps elaborate on which style of study will be more specialized for your PhD project, and why you would choose to employ one over another?

Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Healing Hands Hospital has numerous types of healthcare providers and works with other provider organizations in the healthcare system.  Each of these plays a role in caring for patients.  While all organizations share the common goal of providing quality care to patients they are unique in many other aspects.  Some of these differences may include organizational structures, staffing, programs offered, and policies and procedures.  Discuss the following questions about the differences in provider organizations: 
Provide an example in your community of a physician office and a health care retail clinic. What are the differences? 
Discuss one difference between a non-profit and for-profit hospital in your community.

Compare Freud, Mahler, Adler, and Erikson. Compare and contrast the developmental models of Freud and Erikson, and then compare and contrast the developmental theories of Adler and Mahler. Are there any similarities between all of them? Be sure to also address the following: 
Compare and Contrast Freud & Erikson 
Compare and Contrast Adler & Mahler 
Similarities of all listed above 
There should be… 
A brief description of each theory. Which perspective appeals to you more, and why? 
What are some ways the Adlerian approach can be applied to group counseling? What are some advantages of using a group format with this approach? 
What concepts from these psychoanalytic approaches do you see as being potentially useful in your work as a nurse psychotherapist? Describe why. 
Why should the nurse psychotherapist understand developmental theories for application in clinical practice? 
You should cite a minimum of four APA references within the last five years. 
Note: Scholarly resources are defined as evidence-based practice, peer-reviewed journals; textbook (do not rely solely on your textbook as a reference); and National Standard Guidelines. Review assignment instructions, as this will provide any additional requirements that are not specifically listed on the rubric.

Please include everything in the rubric.
Please use the rubric as your guide to answer the questions.
You can just write question 1) then answer it.

4900-1 Instructions
Assessing the Problem: Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Change Management, and Policy Considerations
In a 5–7-page written assessment, define the patient, family, or population health problem that will be the focus of your capstone project. Assess the problem from a leadership, collaboration, communication, change management, and policy perspective.
1. Format your paper using 7th edition APA style.
2. Your paper should be approximately 5–7 pages in length not including refence and title page.
3. Cite at least five sources of scholarly or professional evidence. Resources should be no more than five years old. Provide in-text citations and references in APA format.
To prepare for the assessment, complete the following:
• Identify the patient, family, or group you want to work with during your practicum. The patient you select can be a friend or a family member. You’ll work with this patient, family, or group throughout your capstone project, focusing on a specific health care problem.
• Begin surveying the scholarly and professional literature to establish your evidence and research base, inform your assessment, and meet scholarly expectations for supporting evidence.
Selected Patient Health Problem:
o Mental Illness: A broad range of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Treatment may involve therapy, medication, and other interventions.
Requirements:
Consider using the following headings and address the bullets below:
• Define a patient, family, or population health problem that’s relevant to your practice.
o Summarize the problem you’ll explore.
o Identify the patient, family, or group you intend to work with during your practicum.
o Provide context, data, or information that substantiates the presence of the problem and its significance and relevance to the patient, family, or population.
o Explain why this problem is relevant to your practice as a baccalaureate-prepared nurse.
o Clearly and succinctly defines a patient, family, or population health problem that’s relevant to personal and professional practice. Fully substantiates the presence and relevance of the problem.
• Analyze evidence from peer-reviewed literature and professional sources that describes and guides nursing actions related to the patient, family, or population problem you’ve defined.
o • Note whether the authors provide supporting evidence from the literature that’s consistent with what you see in your nursing practice.
o Explain how you would know if the data are unreliable.
o Describe what the literature says about barriers to the implementation of evidence-based practice in addressing the problem you’ve defined.
o Describe research that has tested the effectiveness of nursing standards and/or policies in improving patient, family, or population outcomes for this problem.
o Describe current literature on the role of nurses in policy making to improve outcomes, prevent illness, and reduce hospital readmissions.
o Describe what the literature says about a nursing theory or conceptual framework that might frame and guide your actions during your practicum.
o Analyze evidence from peer-reviewed literature and professional sources that describes and guides nursing actions related to a defined patient, family, or population problem. Applies relevant, unambiguous criteria for evaluating the evidence, and exhibits clear insight into potential barriers to evidence-based practice and theoretical guiding frameworks.
• Explain how state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies could affect the patient, family, or population problem you’ve defined.
• • Describe research that has tested the effectiveness of these standards and/or policies in improving patient, family, or population outcomes for this problem.
• Describe current literature on the role of nurses in policy making to improve outcomes, prevent illness, and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Describe the effects of local, state, and federal policies or legislation on your nursing scope of practice, within the context of this problem.
• Provide an explanation, with examples, of how state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies could affect a defined patient, family, or population problem, based on a perceptive and coherent synthesis of current literature. Provides clear insight into how policy affects nursing scope of practice.
• Propose leadership strategies to improve outcomes, patient-centered care, and the patient experience related to the patient, family, or population problem you’ve defined.
• Discuss research on the effectiveness of leadership strategies.
• Define the role that you anticipate leadership must play in addressing the problem.
• Describe collaboration and communication strategies that you anticipate will be needed to address the problem.
• Describe the change management strategies that you anticipate will be required to address the problem.
• Propose leadership strategies, supported by examples, to improve outcomes, patient-centered care, and the patient experience related to a defined patient, family, or population problem. Exhibits clear insight into the necessary role of leadership and the need for collaboration, communication, and change management in addressing the problem.
Additional requirements:
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
• Competency 1: Lead people and processes to improve patient, systems, and population outcomes.
o Define a patient, family, or population health problem that’s relevant to personal and professional practice.
• Competency 2: Make clinical and operational decisions based upon the best available evidence.
o Analyze evidence from peer-reviewed literature and professional sources that describes and guides nursing actions related to a defined patient, family, or population problem.
• Competency 5: Analyze the impact of health policy on quality and cost of care.
o Explain how state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies could affect a defined patient, family, or population problem.
• Competency 7: Implement patient-centered care to improve quality of care and the patient experience.
o Propose leadership strategies to improve outcomes, patient-centered care, and the patient experience related to a defined patient, family, or population problem and document the practicum hours spent with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form.

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For this assessment, use the context of the organization where you conducted your interview to develop a viable plan for an interdisciplinary team to address the issue you identified. Define a specific patient or organizational outcome or objective based on the information gathered in your interview.
The goal of this assessment is to clearly lay out the improvement objective for your planned interdisciplinary intervention of the issue you identified. Additionally, be sure to further build on the leadership, change, and collaboration research you completed in the previous assessment. Look for specific, real-world ways in which those strategies and best practices could be applied to encourage buy-in for the plan or facilitate the implementation of the plan for the best possible outcome.
Using the Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal Template [DOCX] Download Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal Template [DOCX]will help you stay organized and concise. As you complete each section of the template, make sure you apply APA format to in-text citations for the evidence and best practices that inform your plan, as well as the reference list at the end.
Additionally, be sure that your plan addresses the following, which corresponds to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Please study the scoring guide carefully so you understand what is needed for a distinguished score.
Describe an objective and predictions for an evidence-based interdisciplinary plan to achieve a specific goal related to improving patient or organizational outcomes.
Explain a change theory and a leadership strategy, supported by relevant evidence, that is most likely to help an interdisciplinary team succeed in collaborating and implementing, or creating buy-in for, the project plan.
Explain the collaboration needed by an interdisciplinary team to improve the likelihood of achieving the plan’s objective. Include best practices of interdisciplinary collaboration from the literature.
Explain organizational resources, including a financial budget, needed for the plan to succeed and the impacts on those resources if the improvements described in the plan are not made.
Communicate the interdisciplinary plan, with writing that is clear, logically organized, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, using current APA style.

Discussion Prompt
Discuss the individual and/or community needs as it relates to the reason for your capstone research inquiry. Why do you believe your research inquiry/findings will address the identified needs that prompted your inquiry?
Expectations
Initial Post:
Due: Thursday, 11:59 pm PT
Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years