Category: Nursing

Interview an APN about their roles, transition, and the role development phases that they have experienced. Identify their current role in the organization that they work for. Ask for specific descriptions of situations at different points in their practice regarding barriers that they have encountered. How did they resolve it? 
For example, discuss a problem when they first began practicing in an APN role for the first time, in six months, at one year, and so forth, describing the transition phase. Compare these descriptions with the role development phases described in the chapter (Novice to Expert). How did they resolve the barriers encountered, and what lessons did they learn? 
Discuss how the APNs’ experiences related to Chapter 4: Role Transitions, from Novice to Expert, and the role concepts in your textbook for this course. The interview must be submitted in APA 7th edition. Review writing an interview in APA style.
Sample Paper Format
Subheading Title: The APN interview:(This could be a summary of the interview to address below. Please use your reading for Module 5 to answer any questions about the role concepts and stages of role development (Chapter 4 of your Hamric Book). Also, please make sure to include questions on the resolution of barriers from each stage (novice to expert). 
Per APA, the top right-hand corner of the paper should have only the page number. A running head is no longer required in APA format 7th edition. This should be double-spaced, and submitted through SafeAssign. Multiple attempts are allowed. The last one is graded.
Title Page (should look like the following per APA format leave 3-5 spaces between your title and your name)
Name of Student 
Name of College 
Title of Course and course number 
Name of Professor
Assignment Due Date 
Body of the Paper (OK to use subheadings. This will keep you on track and focused on what you need in that section.) 
Paragraph I: Introduction 
What is the purpose of the paper? This should be clearly stated.
Paragraph II: Introduce the interviewee: Name or initial, Years as an APRN, current role, and responsibilities in the role. 
Paragraph III: Discuss practicing as a new APRN (novice first six months) transition and the role development phases they have experienced during their work experiences. Ask for specific descriptions of specific situations at different times in their practice. 
Paragraph IV: Discuss practicing as an APRN second six months into the role transition and the role development phases they have experienced during their work experiences. Ask for specific descriptions of specific situations at different times in their practice. 
Paragraph V: Discuss practicing as an APRN one year into the role transition and the role development phases they have experienced during their work experiences. Ask for specific descriptions of specific situations at different times in their practice. 
Paragraph VI: Discuss practicing as an APRN now (expert) transition and the role development phases they have experienced during their work experiences. Ask for specific descriptions of specific situations at different times in their practice.
Paragraph VII- VIII: Comparison from novice to expert. Use the descriptions given by the interviewee at each stage of role development, the role concepts used in your reading in Chapter 4 on Role Transition, and the role concepts that should be included in your discussion. This makes your book one reference. 
Paragraph IX: Conclusion: Summary of the paper and what you learned about the transition into the role of the APN from your interviewee. 
References
Cite personal communication: (A. Smith, personal communication, April 20, 2024).
Reference Page (Follow APA formatting 7th edition, this requires peer-reviewed references x 2 other than your book. 
No more than five type written pages, excluding the title and reference pages. 
I am waiting on my questions from the interview to be answered then I will send in chat 

Instructions:
Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts. 
Compare your peers’ responses about implementing change to yours; how are they different, how are they the same?
Respond to their ideas for addressing the problem situation to expand the conversation and give additional perspective on chaos or change theory for their situation.
Ask for clarification if needed.
Present new references that support your opinions.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format. 
Discussion to respond to: 
Describe a problem situation at your institution where a very small change later made a negative impact and how understanding Chaos Theory could have benefited your organization?
I could use tonight for an example. I work in a women’s operating room for a local hospital. To save some money our department decided that we only need one Rn and one scrub tech from 7pm – 11pm. As we all know babies will come when babies want to come. We had two add on cesarean sections called at the same time and one additional scheduled for 2230. There is no way one nurse and one tech can run two rooms at the same time. Fortunately, we had two CRNA’s and an anesthesiologist as well or else there is no way this would have even been possible. Had we had the correct staff, there would have been a lot less stress on the staff and the doctors. Had my institution known about chaos theory they would realize that we need at last two Rn’s and two techs at all times.
Choose Lewin’s Planned Change Theory or Kotter’s 8-Stage Planned Change Model and briefly describe how you would implement each step for planned change to better address the problem situation you described above.
For this I would choose Kotter’s 8-step plan for implementing change. Kotter’s approach is based on his observation that individuals and organizations typically resist change and miss some of the processes required for successful and sustainable transformation. I would use all 8 steps to convince my perioperative manager that we need the staff, especially at night. It will be a hard case, as all nights are not like this, but I think it will be worth the fight as it delays patients care and could be potentially fatal for mom and baby if there is a true emergency and the one Rn and one tech is already in a surgery.

For this assessment, research best practices related to a current health care problem. Your selected problem or issue will be utilized again in Assessment 4. To explore your chosen topic, you should use the first two steps of the Socratic Problem-Solving Approach to aid your critical thinking.
Select one of the health care problems or issues presented in the Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF] Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF]resource. Write a brief overview of the selected health care problem or issue. In your overview:
Summarize the health care problem or issue.
Describe the professional relevance of this topic.
Describe any professional experience you have with this topic.
Identify peer-reviewed articles relevant to this health care issue or problem.
Conduct a search for scholarly or academic peer-reviewed literature related to the topic and describe the criteria you used to search for articles, including the names of the databases you used. You will select four current scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic.
Refer to the NHS-FPX4000: Developing a Health Care Perspective Library Guideto help you locate appropriate references.
Use keywords related to the health care problem or issue you are researching to select relevant articles.
Assess the credibility and explain relevance of the information sources you find.
Determine if the source is from an academic peer-reviewed journal.
Determine if the publication is current.
Determine if information in the academic peer-reviewed journal article is still relevant.
Analyze academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format. Provide a rationale for inclusion of each selected article. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to document a list of references along with key information about each one. The detail about the reference is the annotation. Developing this annotated bibliography will create a foundation of knowledge about the selected topic. In your annotated bibliography:
Identify the purpose of the article.
Summarize the information.
Provide rationale for inclusion of each article.
Include the conclusions and findings of the article.
Write your annotated bibliography in a paragraph form. The annotated bibliography should be approximately 150 words (1–3 paragraphs) in length.
List the full reference for the source in APA format (author, date, title, publisher, et cetera) and use APA format for the annotated bibliography.
Make sure the references are listed in alphabetical order, are double-spaced, and use hanging indents.
Summarize what you have learned while developing an annotated bibliography.
Summarize what you learned from your research in a separate paragraph or two at the end of the paper.
List the main points you learned from your research.
Summarize the main contributions of the sources you chose and how they enhanced your knowledge about the topic.
Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like:
Assessment 2 Example [PDF] Download Assessment 2 Example [PDF].
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for guidance.
Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Content: Provide a title page and reference page following APA style.
References: Use at least four scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles.
APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citation of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.

peer response this post
Inter-professional Collaboration with Informaticists
Professional collaboration between health informaticists
and other health workers is essential in ensuring the goal of quality,
effective, and seamless healthcare service delivery. From experience, a
clear understanding of each specialist’s role in the organization is key
to achieving proper inter-professional collaboration in service
delivery. For instance, the health informaticist relies on information
from nurses, doctors, lab technicians, and other specialists. Using
information from all the professionals in the hospital, he or she can
design a system of information exchange, data collection, storage and
analysis, and data-driven decisions among the facility administrators
(van Hulzen et al., 2022). They collaborate to collect and utilize
biomedical data, information, and knowledge for the improvement of
service delivery and facilitate problem-solving in different health
departments.
The main approach to enhance collaboration between
informaticists and other healthcare professionals involves encouraging
inter-professional teamwork within the organization. In achieving this
approach, clear responsibilities have to be created and a culture of
collaboration and consultation has to be encouraged through effective
collaborative systems, policies, and processes, especially involving
data collection, analysis, and utilization. Importantly, there has to be
a clear communication system, facilitate multidisciplinary rounds, and
empower inter-professional respect (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2022).
With a clear understanding of the benefits of such collaborations and
why an organization needs to rely on data in offering healthcare
services or designing nursing care programs, it becomes easier to
incorporate the role of informaticists and data specialists in the care
provision.
Nursing informatics is paramount in improving data handling
in an organization. This perspective introduces new dynamics in data
management and the role of other professionals in utilizing data and
data analytics outcomes for their service delivery. Nursing informatics
improves the way care is provided by improving the quality of patient
care and making it more effective and efficient (Karp et al., 2019).
Based on this perspective, nurses in the future shall be expected to
understand and appreciate the role of data and informatics in service
delivery. By doing this, they enhance patient care outcomes and compel
nurses to collect as accurate and reliable data as possible to
facilitate the improvement of nursing care programs.
In summary, inter-professional collaboration, especially
with nursing informaticists is crucial in enhancing data handling and
improving evidence-based care. It should be encouraged and enhanced for
effective decisions regarding nursing care such as enhancing patient
safety, quality of healthcare, and efficiency in service delivery. In
this regard, such collaborations should be enhanced to improve the
collection, storage, analysis, and application of data and resulting
knowledge. This will significantly make the nursing profession reliant
on not only data but also supporting technology and digital platforms.

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Please read the attached rubric and follow accordingly .
Paper is no longer than three (3) pages, excluding title page, reference page, and copy of brochure.

How do you determine organizational readiness to implement change in your practice or organization? Are the individuals committed to making the change? 
What is the practice problem? (burnout for nurses in my organization)
What are the real or perceived impacts of the problem?
Is the problem defined correctly?
Who are the stakeholders?
Consider the following:
Are the right people at the table?
What is their level of engagement with the problem?
Are there internal/external stakeholders?

Please provide an answer that is 100% original and do not copy the answer to this question from any other website since I am already well aware of this. I will be sure to check this.
Please be sure that the answer comes up with way less than 18% on Studypool’s internal plagiarism checker since anything above this is not acceptable according to Studypool’s standards. I will not accept answers that are above this standard.
No AI or Chatbot! I will be sure to check this.
**I will provide the paper, matrix, and my previous discussion post on the John Hopkins Evidence Based Practice Model once you are selected to work on the question**
**After the revisions are made the paper, the final draft should be between 10-12 Full Pages Times New Roman Size 12 Font Double-Spaced APA Format Excluding the Abstract, Title, Reference, and Appendix Pages**
Title Page
2. Abstract (written in past tense)
3. Introduction (Include a mini-outline and a purpose statement)
4. Background/problem statement
A) Describe the practice problem in your practice setting. Be as specific as possible.
B) Present the background and magnitude of the problem and contributing factors using evidence.
C) Describe the population most affected by this issue and any population health, diversity, and equity issues this project will impact.
D) Examine the significance of the phenomenon to the discipline of nursing.
E) Select a theoretical framework and propose how it relates to your scholarly project.
5. Purpose
A) State the purpose and objectives of the scholarly project.
B) Propose the PICOT question and discuss each part of the question. Make sure to select ONE intervention that is evidence-based.
C) Identify and define the independent and dependent variables for your project based on your PICOT question. These relate to the I and O parts of the PICOT question.
D) Identify the search strategy, key words used, and engines searched.
6. Literature Synthesis
A) Independent variable (intervention). Using literature from the matrix, discuss the insights gained and evidence supporting the use of the selected intervention.
B) Dependent variable (outcome). Using literature from the matrix, discuss the insights gained and evidence supporting the outcomes that will be measured to analyze the effectiveness of the practice change project.
C) Summary. Present a summary of the literature review.
7. Implementation Model
A) Propose which intervention model would best guide the implementation of the project in your organization. Provide a rationale for your selection.
B) Identify what you will need to do at each step to implement the project using this model.
8. Stakeholders
A) Identify the specific stakeholders that will need to be considered to aid the success of your project.
B) Propose their potential impact.
C) Propose the actions you will need to take to secure their support.
9. Conclusion
10. References
11. Appendix A-Literature Matrix (At least 20 articles)
MESSAGE FROM INSTRUCTOR OF CORRECTIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ON THE FINAL DRAFT
You need to make substantial changes to this paper. You have the discussions for the Literature Synthesis section switched. The result should be discussed as the DV (Dependent variable) and the content and intervention, access, acceptance should be discussed as the IV (Independent Variable). Review the content in each section and title appropriately. PDSA is not an implementation model for EBP per the authors, select a model from Chapter 14 and review the author’s explanations and see page 156 why PDSA is not considered an EBP implementation model by the authors. PDSA is used primarily for QI projects and is not generalizable. Attach Part B to the matrix as part of the paper. Therefore, the PDSA part of the paper needs to be changed. Please use the John Hopkins Evidence Based Practice Model in it’s place. The matrix should also be updated to include Part B (Narrative Summary) of the additional references.
Requirements: Revise the Paper and Matrix Based on the Feedback Provided Times New Roman Size 12 Font Double-Spaced APA Format Excluding the Title and Reference Pages
Please provide an answer that is 100% original and do not copy the answer to this question from any other website since I am already well aware of this. I will be sure to check this.
Please be sure that the answer comes up with way less than 18% on Studypool’s internal plagiarism checker since anything above this is not acceptable according to Studypool’s standards. I will not accept answers that are above this standard.
No AI or Chatbot! I will be sure to check this.
Please be sure to carefully follow the instructions.
No plagiarism & No Course Hero & No Chegg. The assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Discussion activities are designed to enhance active learning.  Consider that you are submitting a paper or report for grading.  Both content and presentation are important and should be professional in nature.  Submissions are intended to be thoughtful, concise and applicable to the question or situations presented.   Discussions are graded on all of these these factors.  Correct citation of references (APA format only), quotations, grammar, spelling, are also part of the evaluation. 
Professional Podcasts
4/20/24: Compassion, Kindess and Civility in Medicine
3/9/24: Defining Professionalism and Developing Guidelines
2/10/24: Building Empathy Among Healthcare Workers
The Nurse Keith Show
#467: Let’s Change How We Think About Difficult Patients
#464: Empowerd Nurses, Transformational Change and a Seat at the Table
#462: Confessions of a Hospice Nurse
#461: How Can Virtual Nursing and Remote Patient Monitoring Impact Healthcare Delivery?
#458: Can We Win the Battle Against Bullying and Incivility in Healthcare?
#459: The Growing Intersection of Nursing, Healthcare, and Artificial Intelligence
#446: Cutting-Edge Strategies to Combat Burnout and Moral Distress in Healthcare Professionals 
#442: Making Long-Term Care Nursing a Specialty to be Proud Of
#438: Let’s Explore the Overall State of the Nursing Profession in 2023
#420: Tracking and Responding to the Mental and Physical Well-Being of Healthcare Employees 
#418: Healing Politics One Nurse at a Time
Nursing Center Student Resources
Articles on Healthcare Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Instructions:
Select a podcast or posting from one of the sites above.  Suggestions for current issues are listed, but you may see something that interests you more.  Listen or read carefully and then post a maximum 500 word review of the session.  Your posting should describe the session and how it applies to current nursing practice.  Use your texts to investigate the issue.  What does current resources say about the issue?  What are some of the methods to address the issue?  Do you think the methods will work?  Why not? 
Each student will start a new thread as their initial posting on each discussion.  
Label your initial posting as follows:  Last Name: Title of thread.  For example:  Powell: Compassion, Kindness, and Civility in Medicine
The American Psychological Association (APA) formatting style is used for scientific communications and scholarly writings.  It is used extensively in nursing education.  APA style contains rules for text, citation, referencing, and reporting of data. 
This link gives information on the use of APA 
https://www.scribbr.com/apa-examples/podcast/
https://www.scribbr.com/category/apa-style/
You also have access to APA formatting rules in Microsoft Word (References>Citations & Bibliography).   APA formatting is required for discussion submissions. You will use it for all aspects of your submission (quotations, reference source citations, etc.).  References should be searchable and the evaluator must be able to locate the source to confirm the information.  
Note:  You cannot just cite a source as a referencel  Use the sources you find to support or disprove the podcast or article.  You must include “in-text” citations so that the source can be identified as direct quotes and/or when the thoughts are not yours.  This explains how you used your sources.  For example:  Use of frequent handwashing has been shown to be the major cause of decreased infection rates (Powell, 2021).  OR   Powell (2021) has identified frequent handwashing as a major deterrent in hospital-acquired infections.
Only professional, peer-reviewed sources are appropriate for use in scholarly writing. Potential resources are textbooks, journals, presentations, etc.  and should be nursing oriented.  Use of patient-oriented material is not appropriate.
Once you have posted your initial thread…look at the postings of your peers.  You will need to post a response to 1 of your peers on a topic different from yours.  Your post should be inciteful and give additional information on their issue.  Why do you support or maybe not support their thoughts?  You need to cite for to support your post on this this as well!  The response post should not be more than 250 words.

Peer Responses:
Length: A minimum of 180 words per post, not including references
Citations: At least two high-level scholarly reference in APA per post from within the last 5 years
One application of artificial intelligence in healthcare for managing chronic illness is in diabetes care. Diabetes is a prevalent chronic condition requiring constant monitoring and management to prevent complications. AI can assist both healthcare providers and patients in various aspects of diabetes care.
For healthcare providers, AI-powered systems like the GlucoMe platform utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze continuous glucose monitoring data, insulin dosages, dietary habits, and physical activity levels to provide personalized treatment recommendations and predict blood glucose levels. By integrating with electronic health records, these AI systems can assist providers in making informed decisions about medication adjustments, lifestyle modifications, and preventive measures to optimize diabetes management (Glucome, n.d.).
Additionally, AI-enabled chatbots and virtual assistants can offer real-time support to patients with diabetes, providing education on self-management techniques, reminders for medication adherence and appointments, and instant responses to queries about diet, exercise, and glucose monitoring. These AI resources empower patients to take control of their health by providing personalized guidance and encouragement, thereby improving their self-efficacy and adherence to self-care practices (Zhou, 2020).
However, there are potential drawbacks and risks associated with the use of AI in diabetes care. One concern is the accuracy and reliability of AI algorithms, as inaccuracies or biases in data analysis could lead to incorrect treatment recommendations or decisions. Moreover, privacy and security issues may arise from the collection and storage of sensitive patient data by AI systems, necessitating robust measures to safeguard patient confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA.
Furthermore, the cost of implementing AI-driven diabetes management solutions, including software licensing fees, hardware infrastructure, and staff training, may pose a barrier to widespread adoption, particularly in resource-constrained healthcare settings. Therefore, careful evaluation of the cost-effectiveness and clinical utility of AI applications is essential to ensure their value in improving outcomes for patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes.
References:
GlucoMe. (n.d.). GlucoMe Diabetes Management Platform. Retrieved from https://www.glucome.com/
Zhou, X., et al. (2020). A review on chronic disease management solutions using AI, The Science of the Total Environment, 705, 135859. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135859