Category: Nursing

Using the readings from this week as well as reliable outside resources to: 
Identify and describe practice barriers for all four APNs’ roles in your state and discuss these barriers on a state and national level. The four roles include the nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, and clinical nurse specialist.
Identify forms of competition on the state and national level that interfere with APNs’ ability to practice independently.
Identify the specific lawmakers by name at the state level (i.e., key members of the state’s legislative branch and executive branch of government)
Discuss interest groups that exist at the state and national levels that influence APN policy.
Discuss methods used to influence change in policy in forms of competition, state legislative and executive branches of government, and interest groups.
A scholarly resource must be used for EACH discussion question each week.

Graded APA Paper
o Your topic is “How Secondary Traumatic Stress (caring for a patient who dies) affects the nurse’s ability to continue to work ([professional] compassion fatigue)”.
Add how they coped if mentioned.
▪ You can use articles related to Nurses working with COVID patients
▪ it must be Secondary Traumatic Stress (witnessing/ caring for someone else dying) and it has to be from the professional’s perspective, not the spouse, family or friend.
o 4-6 pages
o Minimum of 3 current (5 years or less) evidenced based articles (fact sheets and blogs are not evidenced based articles, but can be used as a 4th source, as can your textbook)
-Full Articles must be submitted with the paper, these can of course be PDFs
o No abstract is needed.
o APA format is necessary, use the APA 7th edition guidelines.
Write an essay about how witnessing patients die affects nurses’ ability to keep working, focusing on secondary traumatic stress (STS) and professional compassion fatigue, particularly in the context of caring for COVID-19 patients. Use articles about nurses working with COVID patients. The stress should be from seeing others die, not personal loss. It should be from the nurse’s point of view, not their family or friends. Make it 4-6 pages long, and use at least 3 recent articles for evidence. These articles should be from the last 5 years. Include the full articles with your paper. Discuss how nurses cope with STS and compassion fatigue, specifically in the context of caring for COVID-19 patients. No abstract is needed, but use APA format according to the 7th edition guidelines.

Directions
In your initial post, provide an example that is clinically relevant to the practice of psychiatric medicine interactions at the excretion level. Include at least two references other than Stahl.
If you copy and paste references from the course into your assignment, be sure to confirm APA formatting before submitting.

documents APA style and power point presentation to discuss in class. Name os documents ACI_NUR181_CSN BODERO NAME_STUDENT ID 229691_ INITIAL OF FIRST NAME C

NO SOURCES REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW:
“Nurses must develop cultural competence to deliver care that meets standards of culturally congruent care…Cultural competence involves knowing yourself and examining your own values, attitudes, beliefs, and prejudices. It entails keeping an open mind and trying to see the world from a different cultural perspective.
“[Nurses must] respect differences among people, recognizing that every group has its strengths and weaknesses…[They must] learn to communicate effectively while being mindful of nonverbal communication such as body movements, use of personal space, and gestures, [and] be resourceful and creative in modifying nursing interventions in culturally competent ways. Consider your nursing actions carefully when interacting with a patient from another culture” (Williams, 2022, p. 193).
Take this opportunity to practice introspection and examine your own beliefs about cultural diversity. 
Cultural diversity questionnaire. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://edge.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/9.3_cultural_diversity_awareness_questionnaire.pdfLinks to an external site.  
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTION:
Complete this Cultural Diversity Awareness Questionnaire  https://edge.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/9.3_cultural_diversity_awareness_questionnaire.pdf then answer the following questions. You do not have to share your score from the questionnaire; only share your introspective thoughts. Record your answers on a Word document.
One purpose of this questionnaire is to identify your attitudes and perspectives regarding cultural diversity. Did your results surprise you? Why or why not? Give examples.
How might your values, beliefs, and assumptions affect your ability to support others? Give examples.
Describe how your cultural awareness has evolved in nursing school since caring for clients. Give examples.
What leadership-specific goals could you make related to cultural awareness or diversity, and inclusion? List and discuss at least 2 goals.
What would we gain (in healthcare) if we were more diverse and inclusive? Discuss.
RUBRIC
Cultural Diversity Awareness
Cultural Diversity Awareness
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCultural Diversity Awareness Questionnaire and Self-Reflection Question #1
10 pts
Exemplary
Completed the Cultural Diversity Awareness Questionnaire. Response to Question #1 reflects introspection of their attitudes and perspective regarding cultural diversity awareness. All questions prompts are answered completely and thoroughly with descriptive examples included.
5 pts
Proficient
Completed the Cultural Diversity Awareness Questionnaire. Response to Question #1 reflects introspection of their attitudes and perspective regarding cultural diversity awareness. All questions prompts are answered, but could benefit from the inclusion of additional details and examples.
3 pts
Developing
Completed the Cultural Diversity Awareness Questionnaire. Response to Question #1 is vague and is missing introspection of their attitudes and perspective regarding cultural diversity awareness. All question prompts are not addressed.
0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Learner did not complete the Cultural Awareness Questionnaire.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestions #2 and #3
10 pts
Exemplary
Responses to Questions #2 and #3 reflect introspection of how their values, beliefs, and assumptions might affect their ability to support others. Learner discussed how their cultural awareness has evolved during nursing school. All question prompts are answered completely and thoroughly with descriptive examples included.
5 pts
Proficient
Responses to Questions #2 and #3 reflect introspection of how their values, beliefs, and assumptions might affect their ability to support others. Learner discussed how their cultural awareness has evolved during nursing school. All question prompts are answered, but could benefit from the inclusion of aditional details and examples.
3 pts
Developing
Responses to Questions #2 and #3 are vague and missing instrospection of how their values, beliefs, and assumptions might affect their ability to support others. and also how their cultural awareness has evolved during nursing school. All question prompts are not addressed.
0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Learner did not answer Questions #2 and/or #3.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestions #4 and #5
10 pts
Exemplary
Responses to Questions #4 and #5 reflect introspection of future individual improvement. Learner identified and discussed 2 leadership-specific goals related to cultural awareness or diversity and inclusion. Learner also discussed what we would gain (in healthcare) if we were more diverse and inclusive. All question prompts were answered completely and thoroughly with descriptive examples and discussion included.
5 pts
Proficient
Responses to Questions #4 and #5 reflect introspection of future individual improvement. Learner identified and discussed 2 leadership-specific goals related to cultural awareness or diversity and inclusion. Learner also discussed what would we gain (in healthcare) if we were more diverse and inclusive. All question prompts were answered, but could benefit from the inclusion of additional details, examples, and discussion.
3 pts
Developing
Responses to Questions #4 and #5 are vague and missing introspection of future individual improvement. Learner identified and discussed 1-2 leadership-specific goals related to cultural awareness or diversity and inclusion. Learner also discussed what would we gain (in healthcare) if we were more diverse and inclusive. All questions prompts are not addressed.
0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Responses to Questions #4 and 5 are vague and missing introspection of future individual improvement. Learner identified and discussed 1-2 leadership-specific goals related to cultural awareness or diversity and inclusion. Learner also discussed what would we gain (in healthcare) if we were more diverse and inclusive. Also choose this level if all questions prompts are not addressed.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism of writing
5 pts
Exemplary
Submission represents a professional writing assignment. Question responses are phrased in complete sentences and are free of grammatical and spelling errors.
3 pts
Proficient
Complete sentences are used, and the paper contains 1-2 grammatical and spelling errors.
2 pts
Developing
Complete sentences are used, and the paper contains 3-4 grammatical and spelling errors.
0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Question responses are not all phrased in complete sentences. Entire submission contains numerous (5 or more) grammatical or spelling errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 35

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
Consider the following questions. Record your answers on a Word document and upload below. Use your ‘Concepts for Nursing Practice’ eBook (page 432) and additional resources if needed.
What are the 6 leadership styles discussed in your Giddens eBook? Discuss key characteristics of each of the styles.
Take this leadership quiz  https://www.umassglobal.edu/news-and-events/blog/what-type-of-leader-are-you-quiz. Based on this quiz, what is your leadership style? Do you agree with this? Why or why not? Give specific, descriptive examples.
Reflect on a favorite manager or supervisor you have worked with in either a current or past position. What was their leadership approach? What specific actions did they take that made them an effective leader?
What are specific differences between a leader and a manager you have witnessed in a past or current job?
While answering, keep in mind that I worked in a nursing home in my previous job, and currently, I am a correctional nurse.
MY past supervisor was authoritarian and strict, where as my current supervisor at the correctional facility is easygoing, friendly, and approachable. 
IF ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
Leadership Styles
Leadership Styles
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of 6 leadership styles and discussion of each
10 pts
Exemplary
Identified 6 leadership styles and discussed key characteristics of the 6 styles.
7 pts
Proficient
Identified 4 to 5 leadership styles and discussed key characteristics of 4 to 5 styles.
3 pts
Developing
Identified 4 or more leadership styles, but did not discuss key characteristics of the styles listed. Submission could benefit from the addition of specific details or discussion.
0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Zero to 3 leadership styles were discussed.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeadership quiz and discussion
10 pts
Exemplary
Learner took the attached leadership quiz and identified their leadership style. Gave specific, descriptive example(s) of how they agreed or disagreed with the quiz results.
7 pts
Proficient
Learner took the attached leadership quiz and identified their leadership style. Examples of how they agreed or disagreed with the result are included but could benefit from the addition of specific details or discussion.
3 pts
Developing
Learner took the attached leadership quiz and identified their leadership style. Example(s) of how they agreed or disagreed with the quiz results is/are not included.
0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Learner did not take the leadership quiz.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of previous leader
10 pts
Exemplary
Learner identified a favorite, past leader and their leadership style. Specific examples of the leader’s actions that are consistent with the identified style are discussed.
5 pts
Proficient
Learner identified a favorite, past leader and their leadership style. Specific examples of the leader’s actions that are consistent with that style are not discussed. Submission could benefit from the inclusion of more discussion or detail.
0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Learner did not identify a favorite, past leader.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeaders vs managers
10 pts
Exemplary
Learner included specific examples of differences between leaders and managers they have witnessed. Submission indicates the learner understands the difference between the two terms.
7 pts
Proficient
Learner discussed the differences between leaders and managers they have witnessed. Submission could benefit from the inclusion of additional details or examples but does indicate the learner understands the difference between the two terms.
3 pts
Developing
Learner discussed the differences between leaders and managers they have witnessed. Submission could benefit from the inclusion of additional details or examples. This submission does not indicate the learner understands the difference between the two terms.
0 pts
Does not meet expectations
The learner did not discuss or give examples of leader and manager actions.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism of writing
5 pts
Exemplary
Submission represents a professional writing assignment. Question responses are phrased in complete sentences and are free of grammatical and spelling errors. APA 7th Edition guidelines for formatting are consistently followed. Includes in-text citations and references (author, publication year, source). May use first person writing as appropriate with the 7th edition APA.
3 pts
Proficient
Question responses are phrased in complete sentences and contain minimal (3 or fewer) grammatical or spelling errors. APA 7th Edition guidelines for formatting are consistently followed. Includes in-text citations and references (author, publication year, source). May use first person writing as appropriate with the 7th edition APA.
2 pts
Developing
Question responses are phrased in complete sentences and contain multiple (4-6) grammatical or spelling errors. Use of APA 7th Edition guidelines are generally present; however, they are incorrectly formatted (missing author, publication year, or source). May use first person writing as appropriate with the 7th edition APA.
0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Question responses are not all phrased in complete sentences and contain numerous (7 or more) grammatical or spelling errors. APA 7th Edition guidelines are not followed for in-text citations and/or references (missing author, publication year, or source). Submission could benefit from use of the Writing Center.
5 pts
Total Points: 45

MSN5300 Research methods used frequently in nursing can be classified in different ways. Discuss the classification of research methodologies used in nursing research. Please include 500 words in your initial post and a scholarly reference.

Please complete this Self-Assessment prior to answering the questions below. Please respond to the competencies honestly based on your experience and skills. This is not a graded assignment but it is required. It is a self-assessment of your competencies. Read each competency and place a √ or an X in the column you feel best describes your level of competency for each of the AACN BSN Essentials competencies. Please do not leave any competency blank. If you do not understand the competency, you will have the opportunity in the Week 1 Threaded Discussion to ask questions about the competencies. Please note you may not understand some of the competencies at this time. We will be learning these competencies in this course so it is okay if you do not feel you have experience yet in some of the competencies.
Please respond to the three following components:
1. In your initial response post, please share and evaluate your competency self-assessment score.
Which competencies do you consider your strengths?
Think about how your strengths support your nursing practice and discuss.
Discuss two or more competencies you would like to improve upon and explain how they would support your nursing practice. 
2. Discuss your personal practice-related experiences with health information technology (HIT), past or present.
If applicable, was the transition from paper charting to electronic charting easy or difficult for you?
What barriers, if any, did you encounter?
Do you feel your experiences using electronic charting have been positive or negative?
If your hospital or facility has not yet transitioned to HIT and health information systems, or if you are not currently working, what are your expectations of HIT to improve workflow and support your nursing practice to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care and improved patient outcomes? 
3. Discuss the processes required to create an informatics culture. How do these processes support safe, quality patient care in nursing practice?
All components are required to be answered as a comprehensive discussion post. Do not separate the answers and respond to each question individually.
Required Textbooks:
Hebda, T., Hunter, K., & Czar, P. (2019).  Handbook of informatics for nurses and healthcare professionals (6th ed.). Pearson.          ISBN:  9780134711010
American Nurses Association (ANA) Foundations Bundle (Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the Guide to Nursing’s Social Policy Statement). ISBN: PUB# FNDN2021 – This is not a reference. It is the ordering information for all three ANA Textbooks. 
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). ISBN: 9781433832161
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**Problem** racial disparities leading to delayed dermatology diagnosis and care for hidradenitis suppurativa,
By the due date assigned write a 2-3-page paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal.
Introduction
Background and Significance of the Problem
Statement of the Problem and Purpose of the Study
Research Questions, Hypothesis, and Variables with Operational Definitions
Research Question
Hypothesis: Research and Null
Identifying and Defining Study Variables
Operationalize Variables

For this assignment, develop a scholarly paper that includes the following criteria: 1. Describe the differences between health education and health promotion.
2. Describe a community-based health promotion program.
a. For example: Million Hearts, Healthy People 2030, WHO, United States Preventative Services (USPTF., Special Olympics ,Fit5 program, YMCA, YWCA, Alcoholic Anonymous, A, Silver Sneakers, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes support groups, Grief Support, Mental Health. 3. Determine and discuss a health promotion model or theory that could be applied to the selected community-based health promotion program.
4. Identify one health disparity and describe how the health promotion model or theory could be implemented in your chosen community-based health promotion program.
5. Identify one social determinant of health and describe how the health promotion model or theory could be implemented in your chosen community-based health promotion program.
6. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 3 to 4 pages excluding the title and reference page.
7. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
8. Include level 1 headings to organize the paper.
9. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify: I, we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used. 10. Include three professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.
11. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations). 12. Submit the assignment to Turnitin prior to the final submission, review the originality report, and make any needed changes
13. Submit by the posted due date.