Category: Nursing

Address the infection control
that your organization is facing utilizing a PDCA methodology and write a
research paper to improve safety and quality in your organization.
Paper must be written in APA Format, 5 pages in content, excluding Title and
References pages. The references must be
published within the last 5 years.

Increased risk for childhood obesity in Salt Lake City, Utah related to unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle choices as evidenced by an increase in overweight and obese adolescents.

Goal:
You will critically appraise a research design
Content Requirements: 
You will select one research report with a qualitative design and one with quantitative design and answer the following questions regarding the following categories:
Discuss what is meant by the term Qualitative Research
Briefly, describe the characteristics of qualitative research and identify nursing issues/phenomena that lend themselves to a qualitative research approach.
Compare and contrast three different qualitative research methodologies.
Briefly, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research evidence for informing nursing practice.
Communicate how this research design used in research.
The study, sampling, data collection, analysis, rigor, findings and limitations
Identify the purpose of the study.
Briefly, describe the design of the study and explain why you think it is either appropriate or inappropriate to meet the purpose.
Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were not addressed.
Identify the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was used.
Discuss whether sampling and recruitment were appropriate to the aims of the research.
Identify the data collection method(s) and discuss whether the method(s) is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
Identify how the data was analyzed and discuss whether the method(s) of analysis is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
Identify four (4) criteria by which the rigor of a qualitative project can be judged.
Discuss the rigor of this study using the four criteria. 
Briefly, describe the findings of the study and identify any limitations.
Use the information that you have gained from your critique of the study to discuss the trustworthiness and applicability of the study. Include in your discussion any implications for the discipline of nursing.
Discuss what you understand by the term Quantitative Research – Use the following dot points to guide your discussion (give reasons for your argument and support with references):
Describe the characteristics of quantitative research.
Identify nursing issues/phenomena that lend themselves to a quantitative research approach
Differentiate between observational and interventional research designs and also between experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
Briefly, outline the difference between inferential and descriptive statistics and their relationship to levels of measurement.
Communicate how this research design used in research.
Critique the Quantitative Research Report – Use the following headings to guide your critique (in all discussions and explanations give reasons for your argument and support with references):
The study
Identify the purpose and design of the study.
Explain what is meant by ‘blinding’ and ‘randomization’ and discuss how these were addressed in the design of the study.
Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were not addressed.
Sampling
Explain the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was used.
Discuss how the sample size was determined – include in your discussion an explanation of terms used.
Data collection
Briefly, outline how the data was collected and identify any data collection instrument(s).
Define the terms validity and reliability and discuss how the validity & reliability of the instruments were/were not addressed in this study and why this is important.
Data analysis
Outline how the data were analyzed.
Identify the statistics used and the level of measurement of the data described by each statistical test – include in your discussion an explanation of terms used.
Findings and limitations
Briefly, outline the findings and identify any limitations of the study
Use the information that you have gained from your critique of the study to briefly discuss the trustworthiness and applicability of the study. Include in your discussion an explanation of the term statistical significance and name the tests of statistical significance used in this study.
Submission Instructions:
The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
The paper should be formatted per current APA and 7-10 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles  or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.

The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on the dissemination of the Capstone Project Change Proposal PowerPoint developed in Topic 9 and presented this week.
Present the PowerPoint you created in Topic 9 to a group of relevant interdisciplinary leaders or stakeholders at your practicum site.
After presenting your PowerPoint, write a 250-500-word reflection that includes the following:
Describe who was part of the audience for your presentation and their role related to the proposed project.
Describe two ways in which you communicated professionally during your presentation.
Discuss the feedback and questions received from the audience after your presentation. Identify any biases that might have affected your presentation of your project.
Describe how this interprofessional collaboration and experience will affect your professional practice in the future.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Topic: Atherosclerosis
create a powerpoint following the guidelines below. Turn it in program will be used. don’t use AI, it will be detected. .
Format Requirements:
Presentation is original work and logically organized.
Followed APA format including citation of references.
Power point presentation with 10-15 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
Content Requirements: Topic is Atherosclerosis Provide information about the incidence, prevalence, and pathophysiology of the disease/disorder to the cellular level.
Educate advanced practice nurses on assessment and care/treatment, including genetics/genomics—specific for this disorder.
Provide patient education for management, cultural, and spiritual considerations for care must also be addressed.
Must specifically address how the disease/disorder affects 1 of the following age groups: infant/child, adult, or elderly.

The case study paper is an exercise for the
student to explain the pathophysiology of a disease process at the cellular
level (HIV). The student will be presented with a case study on Week 6 (not
before). The case study paper will be due on Week 7. This paper may be written
in paragraph, bulleted, or a combination of both formats. APA citations, paper
formatting, and references must be utilized throughout the assignment. Students
are to use the textbook and reputable academic sources as supportive evidence
for their analysis.  Typical case study paper length is 4-8 pages. Rubric
and instructions posted below.” Remember: You must define the disease
process down to the cellular level.
I attached the rubric, instructions and case study of paper, and textbook pages (287-297, 306-307) with the textbook citation on the HIV case study file. 
Please let me know if you are unable to read the files. Thanks 

Select a current or proposed health care policy designed to
provide equitable health care for a diverse population. Create a 12-15-slide
PowerPoint presentation discussing the health care policy and how it improves a
specific population’s access to quality, cost-effective health care. Create
speaker notes of 100-250 words for each slide. Include additional slides
for the title and references.
Include the following in your presentation:
Describe
the policy selected.
Discuss
the diverse population that will be affected by this policy.
Explain
how the policy is designed to improve cost-effectiveness and healthcare
equity for the diverse population.
Discuss
why the policy is financially sound and explain how the policy
incorporates the nursing perspective and relevant ethical, legal, and
political factors. Provide a rationale to support your explanation.
Describe
what state, federal, and global health policies or goals the policy is
related to and explain the degree to which each helps achieve equitable
health care for the diverse population.
Discuss
advocacy strategies for improving access, quality, and cost-effective
health care for the diverse population selected.
From a
Christian perspective, discuss the professional and moral obligation
of master’s-prepared nurses to respect human dignity and
advance the common good through working to promote health and prevent
disease among diverse populations.
You are required to cite eight peer-reviewed sources
to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5
years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint
Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional
guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of
sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can
be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A
link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class
Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following
programmatic competencies:
MBA-MSN; MSN Nursing Education; MSN Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult-Gerontology; MSN Family Nurse Practitioner; MSN
Health Informatics; MSN Health Care Quality and Patient Safety; MSN Leadership
in Health Care Systems; MSN Public Health Nursing
2.1: Examine financially sound health care policy that
incorporates the nursing perspective and relevant ethical, legal, and political
factors.
2.2: Determine advocacy strategies for improving access,
quality, and cost-effective health care for diverse populations.
4.2: Integrate appropriate state, federal, and
global health policies and goals into the design of equitable health care for
populations.
4.3: Examine the professional and moral obligation
of master’s-prepared nurses to respect human dignity and advance the
common good through working to promote health and prevent disease among diverse
populations from a Christian perspective.

As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice.
Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them to take on an advocacy role in hopes of impacting policies, laws, or regulations that impact healthcare issues of interest. Of course, doing so means entering the less familiar world of policy and politics. While many nurses do not initially feel prepared to operate in this space effectively, the reward is the opportunity to shape and influence future health policy.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. WEEKLY RESOURCES
To Prepare:
Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.
The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)
Be sure to add a title page, an introduction, purpose statement, and a conclusion. This is an APA paper.
Part 1: Legislation Grid
Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:
Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement
Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:
Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
Explain how the social determinants of income, age, education, or gender affect this legislation.
Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
At least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources are used.

You are working in a community health center as an NP.  Although you see children for mental health you will also see children for some basic “bridge” care until primary care providers have openings.  If the medical issue is complex then the clinic coordinator will escalate the referral for quicker appointment scheduling. 
Presentation: Makala, who is 7, has come to the clinic with a suspected ear infection and as a referral for her daughter’s behaviors. Makala’s mother says that her daughter has been rocking rhythmically and clutching her ear at the same time. There has been some moisture on her pillow in the morning and Makala is reluctant to let her mother investigate what is wrong. 
Makala is attempting to rock while she is seated on her mother’s knee and uses the same repetitive vocalization “Don’t wanna go to the shops” over and over again. 
She has a history of speech delay but can now complete many full sentences.  She has also had some behavior and attention issues in school.  She disrupts the teacher often and then gets up from her seat during focus time to go to play centers.  She is not easily redirected and becomes argumentative. 
She feels hot to touch and will not let healthcare practitioners approach her with any equipment. Her vocalization becomes louder and more insistent when you attempt the examination. 
Recognizing possible autism as well as some ADHD diagnosis criteria, discuss the next steps in the answers to the questions. 
Instructions
Write a 2-3 page paper answering the following questions.  Be sure to include a minimum of 2 scholarly articles to support your discussion. 
Discuss autism and ADHD diagnostic criteria. 
How should you approach examining Makala as a child, and strive to gain her trust? 
You suspect that autism may be a possibility. What should you do to ensure that your suspicions are correct and how should you go about referring Makala to the local autism team? 
Makala is showing signs and symptoms that may overlap between autism and ADHD. How do you differentiate autism from ADHD based on diagnostic criteria? 
All work should be original and submitted as a Word document unless otherwise indicated in the assignment instructions. ALL assignments need to be APA 7 format and accompanied title page in APA 7th edition format in order that the work would be properly identified for the student, the course, and the assignment. Work submitted without a title page will receive a grade of 0.
NU674 Unit 7 Assignment – Developmental Disorders Case Study Rubric
points needed 
20 pts
Distinguished
All parts of the assignment are included and addressed, displaying thorough understanding and connection to the topic through supported opinions and ideas.
10 pts
Distinguished
Assignment displays analysis that is thorough and aligns to the topic. Required elements show evidence of knowledge and understanding with breadth and depth supported by several examples.
10 pts
Distinguished
The organization is logical, with clear identification of each required element. The assignment design/layout is purposeful with exemplary transitions between elements.
10 pts
Distinguished
Uses five or greater resources that extend learning, are relevant (within the last five years), and relate to the topic.
10 pts
Distinguished
All sources are properly formatted following APA guidelines for in-text citations, references, headers, and title and reference pages.

write a 1000 word essay that compares and contrast 2 different subjects based on main ideas and points… 5 paragraphs minimum.. One Internal citation must be used