Category: Nursing

After researching a local, state, or federal
Refugee organization, students will complete an essay addressing the following:
1.   
Define the Refugee Act of 1980 and describe
why it was passed.
2.   
Describe the organization you chose. E.g.
where are they located, years of service, Refugee population seen, how are they
funded, etc.
Org: Lutheran
Social Services of Northeast Florida
https://www.lssjax.org/refugeeservices
3. Describe the benefits and services
offered by the organization.
4. Describe any coordinated services with
other Refugee organizations. 
5. Provide statistical data for the previous
year outlining the number of entrants into the city/state of your chosen
organization. If 2022’s data is not listed, 2021’s data is sufficient.
Jacksonville, FL
Students will provide 1-2 references
supporting the information provided in the essay.
Refugee Act of
1980. (2016, January 19). Retrieved from

Refugee Act of 1980

I added the template keep (HEADINGS THE WAY IT IS) included my research article ( My Article) and syllabus with rubric pgs 19-21. Essay has to be 2-3 pgs. title page and reference pgs don’t count towards total pgs

Week 3: Discussion Question – Analyzing Policy
How does U.S. government reimbursement policies for healthcare providers impact the use of telemedicine in your state?
Guided Response:
In your response, it is important to be respectful, make your response meaningful, and express yourself clearly.    It is a best practice to not use unsupported personal opinions, generalizations or language that might be viewed as offensive to others.  If you are trying to extend a discussion, consider using probing questions.  If providing a disagreement to a peer post remain respectful, considerate, and maintain an academic tone. 
Expectations
Initial Post:
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

1. Research the history of public health nursing. What role does the government play in the health of its citizens? How involved should the government be in our health?
2. Compare and contrast health care systems in the United States to other major post-industrialized countries. What are the advantages/disadvantages of these systems?
3. Considering recent public health emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic, how can community health nurses contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health policies and emergency response plans at the local and national levels? What challenges and opportunities exist in this regard? 
4. Research to find a healthcare policy in your region that was passed in your state (a good place to start is your state Board of Nursing).(Look on the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a policy passed in Kentucky) Then, make a comprehensive response to the following:
a. Discuss the impact that the policy has on the delivery of safe, effective, and just care for the population served.
b. Make at least two recommendations on how the policy can be amended to provide better health outcomes.
c. List the URL or journal article where you located your information.

Outline for  a scholarly paper on an important issue or topic or construct related to informatics/eHealth and nursing as introduced in this course. 
Thesis: “The integration of advanced informatics technologies in nursing practice improves patient outcomes by enhancing data-driven decision-making, optimizing care delivery, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.”
This thesis statement suggests that the paper will explore how informatics and eHealth tools benefit nursing practice by leveraging data to improve patient care and collaboration among healthcare professionals.
Template and instructions:
Scholarly Paper 
Instructions  
Your statement of topic/thesis statement and point form outline should be no more than three double spaced pages of ‘good’ point form including main headings and subheadings. In previous years (and possibly in other sections) the limit was two pages. If you wish, you may share your first paragraph with your instructor as part of the assignment; please, however, do not go over the three pages (excluding the title page and reference pages). The inclusion of this paragraph is voluntary. Limit your outline to 2 double spaced pages. The outline is worth 10% of your final mark.  Please email me if you have any questions.  I cannot read parts of your paper (full paper) prior to its final submission for marking. 
Submission Guidelines:  
Use the rubric as a guide to ensure you have the required content.  
Point form is encouraged.  
This video provides instructions. You are also encouraged to watch these videos in preparation for writing this essay.  
Times New Roman 12 point font or Arial 12 point font is required.  
Use APA format. This website may help: https://apa.nursekillam.com/  
Literature should be within the last 10 years.  Older ‘seminal’ references that have set a precedent are acceptable.  References must be from reputable sources (i.e. peer-reviewed journal articles, government or major organizations, etc.).    Non-credible internet sources are not acceptable unless used as an example (rather than proof).  You only need to reference the sources you use in your outline.   
Holistic Rubric Based on Bloom’s Framework   
The rubric below will be used for the final essay. It has informed the specific rubric for this assignment. In this assignment, flow is not being graded since it is meant to be in point-form. Points listed must still logically be part of the section they are under.  
Exemplary: 80 to 100%  
Good: 70 to 79% 
Acceptable: 60 to 69% 
Unacceptable:  
0 to 59% 
Synthesis: Multiple scholarly sources are synthesized in the discussion. The writing is clear, concise, logical, and captures the reader’s attention. The work would be publishable. The assignment contains all of the required components. 
Analysis: The discussion is logical (flows). Ideas from multiple scholarly sources have been interpreted (used in new ways that are not explicit in scholarly resources) and integrated into the discussion. An ability to write in a scholarly way is evident. The assignment contains all of the required components. 
Understanding and Application: Scholarly literature has been appropriately paraphrased to support the importance of the discussion. An attempt to apply literature is evident. Ideas are identified, but further work is needed to explain them in a way that moves beyond regurgitation of information from scholarly resources. There are no quotations. The assignment contains all of the required components. 
Recall: The discussion appears superficial to the reader. Components may be missing, difficult for the reader to understand, or quotations are used, which leads the reader to question if scholarly articles were understood. 
Specific Rubric: Finalized  
Criteria 
Exemplary: 80 to 100%  
Good: 70 to 79% 
Acceptable: 60 to 69% 
Unacceptable:  
0 to 59% 
Total  
Title  
Original, captivating, concise and pertinent.  
Original, concise and pertinent.  
Pertinent but lacking in concision or originality.  
Not related to the topic.  
/0.5 
Introduction 
Concise and compelling significance and relevance supported by literature.  
Significance and relevance are analyzed, but may  not be compelling. Interpretation of multiple scholarly resources is evident.  
Sentences are clearly constructed. Significance or relevance is implied (not explicit). Insufficient literature may be used.   
Components may be missing, difficult for the reader to understand, or quotations are used. 
/2 
Thesis  
Clear, concise, debatable, assertive and relevant.  
Concision or assertiveness needs improvement.  
Clarity or relevance needs improvement.  
The statement is not debatable.  
/2 
Literature Review (Synthesis)  
Five or more relevant sources are synthesized that demonstrate that the issue is current and debatable. Each point draws on multiple scholarly sources.  
Four or more relevant scholarly sources are analyzed that support the discussion. Interpretation of sources demonstrates the ability to construct scholarly sentences.   
Three or more relevant scholarly sources are paraphrased and applied to the discussion. There are no quotations. 
Insufficient scholarly sources are identified. Components may be missing, difficult to understand, or quotations are used. 
/2 
Theory or Philosophy (It does not need to be a nursing theory) 
A theoretical underpinning for the paper is justified through synthesis of scholarly literature. The theory clearly relates to the topic. 
Multiple scholarly citations are used to justify a relevant theory. The justification requires concision.  
The theory is applied to the topic through paraphrasing of scholarly literature.  
The theory identified is not related to the topic.  
/1 
Arguments – Focus on proving the thesis.   
Three precise, distinct, clear, and concise statements of the main argument that are connected to the thesis are present. These arguments are supported by a critical analysis of relevant evidence. Three or more sources per argument are used.  
Three main arguments are clearly analyzed, but require concision or support from relevant evidence. A minimum of two sources are used.  
Three main arguments are clearly stated, but require clearer distinction, connection to the thesis, or support from relevant evidence. A minimum of two sources are used.  
The arguments are too few, not connected to the thesis or not supported by evidence. Components may be missing, difficult for the reader to understand, or quotations are used. 
/4 
Nursing Implications  
Three clear, concise, and relevant implications for nursing practice are identified. Nursing implications draw on a synthesis of literature to extend the arguments.  
The analysis of nursing literature clearly identifies implications. Implications need further work to extend the arguments.  
Work is needed to establish the relevance of stated nursing implications. Literature has been paraphrased to identify nursing implications.  
Implications may be missing, difficult to understand, or quotations are used. 
/1 
Conclusion  
Further questions of research are suggested. The final sentence leaves the reader with an insightful call to action. The conclusion leaves a lasting impression.  
Identifies questions / considerations for further research. Key learnings related to nursing informatics are identified but do not leave a lasting impression on the reader.  
Lacking is a connection to key learnings of  nursing informatics or relevant opportunities for further research. 
The conclusion lacks a connection to  nursing informatics, the thesis, or relevant opportunities for further research. 
/1 
Formatting 
Assignment instructions and APA format are integrated. The outline contains no major errors. Deductions will be made for errors. The list is spaced properly, has a hanging indent, and is complete (meaning it has all components). See https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples/journal-article-references   
There are 1-2 minor errors in the outline (such as missing punctuation or italics).   
There are 3-4 minor errors in the outline (such as missing punctuation or italics).  
There are more than 4 errors in the outline.    
/1.5 
Total  
/15 
Essay Outline Template: Include Your Title  
Include a paragraph that begins with a hook. Use the significance of the topic to get the attention of your readers. Articulate the relevance of the topic to nursing. End with a one-sentence thesis statement.  
Literature Review  
Present a synthesis of points using grouped citations.  
Present a synthesis of points using grouped citations.  
Present a synthesis of points using grouped citations.  
Present a synthesis of points using grouped citations.  
Present a synthesis of points using grouped citations.  
Theory or Philosophy  
Identify how the theory will be used to inform the discussion  
First Argument  
Supporting evidence  
Supporting evidence  
Supporting evidence  
Second Argument  
Supporting evidence  
Supporting evidence  
Supporting evidence  
Third Argument  
Supporting evidence  
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Nursing Implications  
Supporting evidence  
Supporting evidence  
Supporting evidence  
Conclusion 
Restatement of your thesis: 
Insightful sentence to end your essay: 
Essay Outline Example in Progress:  
Blogging as a Constructivist Approach to Inquiry    
Introduction 
Hook: (number of nursing blogs? Blogs used in research? Impact of blogging?)  
Nurses use blogs to …  impact  
Thesis: Academia must value blogs for scholarship and inquiry.  
Literature Review   
When used in university education, researchers have found that blogging improves critical thinking, literacy, and performance (Novakovich, 2016). 
Transition to professional practice for nursing students (Reed & Edmunds, 2015) and  occupational therapists (Carra, Fortune, Ennals, D’Cruz, & Kohn, 2017). 
Lack of peer-review … workload  
Citations in blogs posts have been connected to increased dissemination of research findings (Shema, Bar-Ilan, & Thelwall, 2014). 
Scholarly communication of research has evolved to involve social media (Gu & Widén-Wulff, 2011) 
Facilitates peer support and learning (Wiid, Mccormack, Warren, Buckley, & Cahill, 2013). 
Philosophy  
Constructivism: Qualitative inquiry is underpinned by a constructivist paradigm, which identifies that reality is deeply situated in contexts and meaning (Killam, 2013). Someone’s blog represents that person’s point of view. Reflection should be recognised as a valid method of inquiry, like in autoethnography (Ellis, Adams, & Bochner, 2011).  
The Value of Reflection (Strongest Argument) 
Promotes critical thinking through peer-feedback (Novakovich, 2016; Wetmore, Boyd, Bowen, & Pattillo, 2010). 
Improves literacy (Novakovich, 2016). 
Aids in forming professional identities (Carra, Fortune, Ennals, D’Cruz, & Kohn, 2017). 
Open to critique  
Peer review a used criteria to differentiate scholarship (Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, 2013) that blogging arguably does not meet  
Promotes collaborative learning (Jones, Garrity, VanderZwan, Epstein, & de la Rocha, 2016)  
Is open to peer-critique (Jackson, Waine, & Hutchinson, 2015; Jones et al., 2016) 
Can engage new audiences (Jackson et al., 2015) 
Immediate Access to Knowledge (Second Strongest Argument) 
Rapid uptake of knowledge (Jackson et al., 2015).  
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Nursing Implications  
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Conclusion  
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develop a pharmacology treatment Algorithm of a patient with a DSM diagnosis. You can use your readings to change and add to your work, but it must be an original and not a copy of an algorithm from someone else. This is an algorithm developed specifically for this client to demonstrate your critical thinking throughout the treatment planning.  The following areas must be covered in the assignment.
Overview of your initial patient clinical assessment including: Chief compliant, medical history, psychiatric history, psychosocial, mental status examination.
Using the information from the assessment, reading materials and textbook, develop an evidence-based algorithm for four treatment stages, tailored to this individual. The information must include interview questions needed to guide decision-making at the different stages, length of treatment in trial/initiation period, dosage titration schedule and duration of time the client should stay on the medication, factors that might influence the effectiveness of the medications, necessary labs and test, and patient education. Include pertinent side effects profiles that would warrant a change in the medication being prescribed and a brief reasoning for your decisions. 
Stage 1:     initial visit
Stage 2:     non-responder to stage 1
Stage 3:     non-responder to stage 2
Stage 4:     non-responder to stage 3
It must be in an APA format not less than 5 references. 
The paper must have a graphic illustration of the psychopharmacologic medication algorithm.
This assignment must be 8-10 pages (excluding the title and reference page).
Stage I: Tessa is a 28 year computer sales agent who lose her job 3 months ago. She has been isolative at home and stopped socializing with friends and family since then. She recently started taking Paxil 20 mg PO once daily as prescribed for depression which she usually takes in the morning. Tessa reported that for the last couple of weeks she has not been sleeping (only 2-3 hours daily)and has so much energy. She has racing thoughts and has been engaging in extreme sports like bungee jumping and sky diving which is unusual for her. According to her sister, who was with her during the visit, Tessa has been hypertalkative for the past 3 weeks which is not like her. Per report, her mood disturbance is sufficiently severe that she is incapable of functioning normally in a social gathering. Her current condition is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or any other medical condition. Her sister thinks Tessa needs help before her condition worsens due to lack of sleep and engagement in thrill seeking adventures.
Stage II: week 1= Abilify 10 mg tablet by mouth every morning in addition to Ativan 1 mg tablet by mouth twice a day as needed.
Stage III: week 2= Abilify 15 mg tablet by mouth every morning plus Ativan 1 mg tablet by mouth twice a day as needed then add Depakote DR 500 mg tablet by mouth twice a day.
Stage III: week 3= Abilify 15 mg tablet by mouth every morning with Depakote DR 500 mg tablet by mouth twice a day plus Ativan 1 mg tablet by mouth 3 times a day as needed.
NOTE: Ativan will be stopped in week 4 when manic episode subsides and Abilify and Depakote DR deemed to be working.
* There will be monthly blood work for Depakote level to ensure depakote is within range and not in the near toxic level.
* Tessa will be educated on medication compliance for sudden stop in taking these medications may lead to hopelessnesss, helplessnessand even suicidal thoughts. Expect to gain weight which can be managed with making healthy lifestyle choices such as regular exercise and healthy diet. Suicidal thoughts or behavior is possible the first few months of treatment. 
* Report any paradoxical effect such as agitation, vertigo or lightheadedness, sexual dysfunction or increased salivation.
* Report to the doctor immediately presence of uncontrollable and excessive urges and behavior, tachycardia, high or low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, convulsions, increased sweating, loss of bladder control, severe muscle stiffness and unusually pale skin or tiredness.

Instructions:
Topic Selection: Select a topic that interests you and that is relevant to nursing Pediatric practice. Your topic should be broad enough to allow for an in-depth exploration but narrow enough to be manageable within the scope of a 500-650 word research paper. You may select a topic related to patient care, nursing education, health promotion, or any other area of nursing practice that interests you. 
You must utilize at least 3 scholarly sources that have been published within the last 5 years. You may use databases such as CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, ClinicalKey, The Cochrane Library. 
Evaluating Sources: Once you have identified potential sources, be sure to identify if they are relevant to your topic, written by credible authors, and based on rigorous research methods.
Writing the Paper: Your research paper should follow APA 7 guidelines and include an introduction and a conclusion. Be sure references are cited throughout the paper and included in a reference list at the end of your paper.
Please keep in mind that the paper will be checked for plagiarism, and similarity above 25% that is not cited will not be accepted for submission. 
Please refer to the evaluation rubric for evaluation criteria 

Research methods used frequently in nursing can be classified in different ways. Discuss the classification of research methodologies used in nursing research.
Please include 400 words in your initial post and a scholarly reference. Please include 200 words in two answers to your peers by Saturday 23:59.

I just need you to do MY resume in the same sample format as the example I’m going to include. It has the be the same format with the same front size etc.

Overview:
This discussion will explore various aspects of healthcare costs and how policies and economic principles influence them. We will refer to chapters from the course textbook that cover the intricacies of health economics, healthcare financing, the Affordable Care Act, insurance exchanges, national healthcare systems, dual eligibility, and the political context of advanced practice nursing.
Objectives:
By the end of this discussion, students will be able to:
Analyze the principles of health economics and their impact on healthcare costs.
Critique the methods of financing health care in the U.S. and their effectiveness.
Evaluate the Affordable Care Act’s role in managing healthcare costs.
Discuss the function and impact of insurance exchanges on healthcare accessibility and affordability.
Compare different national healthcare systems and their approaches to controlling costs.
Understand the concept of dual eligibility and its significance for vulnerable populations.
Reflect on the political context of advanced practice nursing and its influence on health care policy and cost.
Directions:
Initial Post (Due by Saturday, 5/11/24 by 11:59 PM):
Select two chapters from the list provided. Summarize the key points from each chapter in your own words, highlighting how they relate to the cost of health care.
Pose a question to your peers regarding the implications of these topics on nursing practice and health care delivery.
Chapters to Choose From:
Ch. 16: Health Economics
Ch. 17: Financing Health Care
Ch. 18: Affordable Care Act
Ch. 28: Insurance Exchanges
Ch. 33: National Health Care System
Ch. 60: Dual Eligibility
Ch. 62: Political Context of Advanced Practice Nursing