Category: Nursing

  • The Role of Nursing Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making in Promoting Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare Settings “Assessing Nursing Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making: A Critical Analysis”

    Write a scholarly paper in APA format, using 8-10 references that must be cited correctly in your paper; use textbooks, professional websites and peer reviewed works. 3. Use a formal tone and third person writing, using the following headings:
    Introduction – Read APA how to write an introduction with a proper heading, include a few sentences of background of topic followed by…The purpose of this paper is to …The first heading is never the word “Introduction” rather, wording must match the title of paper. Background of the Problem
    Statement of the Problem
    Purpose of the Proposed Project Significance of the Proposed Project Theoretical Framework including application of Watson’s theory Literature Review Methodology
    Procedures
    Ethical Considerations Data Analysis
    Anticipated Results
    Discussion Conclusion
    References
    Appendices
    I highly recommend that you use the Graduate Online Writing Studio and read the APA textbook about how to craft an effective introduction and conclusion. Remember that one sentence does not make a paragraph! Be sure to read about how to write effective sentences and paragraphs in your APA book. You must follow APA format for all citations and references. This is an opportunity for you to enhance your scholarly writing skills. Please make the most of all resources available to you!
    Grading Rubric Detail
    Levels of Achievement
    Criteria Excellent
    Good
    Fair
    Poor
    Required Content Click for more options
    40 to 40 points
    • All required elements are comprehensively addressed 30 to 39 points
    • 80-90% of required elements are adequately addressed 20 to 29 points
    • 50% of required elements are addressed 0 to 19 points
    • No required elements addressed
    Critical Thinking Click for more options
    20 to 20 points
    • Shows comprehensive evidence of higher-level thinking skills including application, analysis, making predictions, drawing inferences, cause and effect relationships, comparing and contrasting, evaluation, and synthesis 16 to 19 points
    • Shows adequate higher-level thinking skills including application, analysis, making predictions, drawing inferences, cause and effect relationships, comparing and contrasting, evaluation, and synthesis, paper conveys acceptable example of application 11 to 15 points
    • Shows limited attempt at higher-level thinking skills including application, analysis, making predictions, drawing inferences, cause and effect relationships, comparing and contrasting, evaluation, and synthesis 0 to 10 points
    • Shows a lack of evidence of higher-level thinking skills including application, analysis, making predictions, drawing inferences, cause and effect relationships, comparing and contrasting, evaluation, and synthesis
    Evidence-Based Practice Click for more options
    10 to 10 points
    • All facts are supported by evidence from reliable sources within the last 5 years. And • Clear and comprehensive demonstration of integration of evidence into nursing practice 7 to 9 points
    • 1-2 facts are missing citations Or • 1-2 reliable sources are not within the last 5 years And • Adequate demonstration of integration of evidence into nursing practice 4 to 6 points
    • 3-5 facts are missing citations Or • 3-5 reliable sources are not within the last 5 years. And • Limited demonstration of integration of evidence into nursing practice 0 to 3 points
    • More than 5 facts are missing citations Or • More than 5 reliable sources are not within the last 5 years Or • Sources are not reliable And • No demonstration of integration of evidence into nursing practice
    Nursing Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making Click for more options
    10 to 10 points
    • Demonstrates clear and comprehensive understanding of nursing leadership and ethical decision-making in relation to the paper requirements 7 to 9 points
    • Demonstrates adequate understanding of nursing leadership and ethical decision-making in relation to the paper requirements 4 to 6 points
    • Demonstrates limited understanding of nursing leadership and ethical decision-making in relation to the paper requirements 0 to 3 points
    • Demonstrates no understanding of nursing leadership and ethical decision-making in relation to the paper requirements
    Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation Click for more options
    5 to 5 points
    • There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors in paper 4 to 4 points
    • There are 1 – 2 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors in paper 3 to 3 points
    • There are 3 – 5 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors in paper 0 to 2 points
    • There are more than 5 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors in paper
    Terminology Click for more options
    5 to 5 points
    • All terminology is accurately defined and used appropriately in relation to the course content. 4 to 4 points
    • 80-90% of terminology is accurately defined and used appropriately in relation to the course content. 3 to 3 points
    • 50% of terminology is accurately defined and used appropriately in relation to the course content. 0 to 2 points
    • None of the terminology is accurately defined and used appropriately in relation to the course content.
    Communication Click for more options
    5 to 5 points
    • Communicates clearly and logically through written communication for professional delivery 4 to 4 points
    • Communicates adequately through written communication for professional delivery, adequate detail and clarity are present 3 to 3 points
    • Communicates through written communication, however, clarity and professional delivery are limited 0 to 2 points
    • Paper lacks logically written communication for professional delivery
    APA Click for more options
    5 to 5 points
    • Incorporates APA professional writing skills and standards including concise organization, references, and citations 4 to 4 points
    • Adequate incorporation of APA professional writing skills • 1-3 errors noted in APA • Includes concise organization, references, and citations 3 to 3 points
    • Limited incorporation of APA professional writing skills • 4-6 errors noted in APA • Includes concise organization, references, and citations 0 to 2 points
    • Greater than 6 APA errors noted • paper lacks APA professional writing skills and standards • Does not include concise organization, references, and citations

  • “Transforming Healthcare Payment Systems and Ensuring Access to Affordable Insurance: A Discussion on Improving Quality of Care and Patient Outcomes”

    Choose one of the following discussion question options to answer in your initial post. Please review the Discussion Rubric for detailed requirements of your posts. When you click “reply”, change the subject line to read either “Option 1 or 2”.
    Option 1:
    Compare and contrast the current fee-for-service payment system with the reformed value-based payment system. How will this change improve quality of care, patient outcomes, costs, and the role of the entire healthcare team including nurses?
    Option 2:
    A newly married couple has just moved into your neighborhood and would like to start a family soon. They currently have no health insurance offered at their places of employment. You meet at a local coffee shop and they share this information with you knowing you are a registered nurse. They ask you “Any idea on what we should do to try and get affordable health insurance coverage?”. What questions might you ask to begin assisting? What information and resources might you give this couple to guide them in finding health insurance in your state?
    One of your peer posts must be to a student who chose a different question option than the one you discussed in your Initial response post. 
    Must be a scholarly response to the weekly discussion prompt. This means your content must reflect critical analysis of the topic and synthesis of the required readings and activities.
    Your initial post is due each week on Wednesday by 1159pm.
    Your initial post must be at least 300 words, excluding title and references.
    APA 7 formatting is required for content and references.
    Use scholarly, peer-reviewed content for your in -text citations.
    Your initial post must contain at least 2 peer-reviewed scholarly references that are less than 5 years old. Websites, blogs and opinion pieces are NOT considered scholarly.
    One reference must be from a scholarly nursing source (your text or a peer-reviewed journal).
    Only 1 short direct quote (1 line maximum) can be included in your post.
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  • “Quantitative Analysis of Exacerbation Management in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Critique of Current Research”

    This is a Quantitative Research Article Critique on my “Topic of Interest” on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary with Exacerbation for a Bachelor’s Nursing Program. You must follow the instructions of the assignment or I will lose major points. It is APA writing with article included for the paper. 

  • Title: “The Power of Nursing: Personal Reflections on Passion and Patient Care”

    Nursing is a good passion.My childhood friend is a very good nurse. U share own opinions with me for a better health beacuse i am a scissor patient.

  • “Reflection on a Client Session: Integrating Legal/Ethical Considerations, Health Promotion, and Risk Factors”

    Reflection notes: What would you do differently with this client if you could conduct the session over? Also include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), health promotion and disease prevention taking into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.).
    I will add / upload the trancript of the patient video /interview psych assessment. 

  • Title: Addressing Ethical Dilemmas and Organizational Culture in Patient Care: A Case Study

    Assessment Description
    Read the scenario and address the discussion question:
    Scenario
    You are a member of an interdisciplinary team participating in patient rounds at the start of your shift. You notice the physician charting that the patient is alert and oriented x3, but the patient was clearly confused, which the physician acknowledged during rounds.
    Discussion Question
    How would you approach this scenario? Apply one of the ethical principles discussed in Dynamics of Nursing: Art and Science of Professional Practice to this scenario. Discuss how organizational culture can help manage errors.
    Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
    This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 5.2, 6.2, 6.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9

  • “Roadmap to Quality Healthcare: An Analysis of The Joint Commission’s Chapters 1 & 2”

    All answers must be addressed and on topic
    APA Format for references
    Chapter 1&2 of The Joint Comission Roadmap

  • “Improving Assessment and Advancing Career Success: Reflections on a Course in Appa 7 Edition” Improving Assessment and Advancing Career Success: Reflections on a Course in Appa 7 Edition

    Thinking about what you’ve learned in this course about 
    1-    If you had the power to change anything in this class that is assessment related, what would you change and why?
    2-    How will the concepts you learned in this class help your career?
    Appa 7 edition 

  • “Improving Patient Safety and Reducing Costs: A Quality Improvement Initiative in a Healthcare Setting” Introduction Patient safety is a critical aspect of healthcare delivery and is essential for providing high-quality care. However, there are many safety risks that patients may face

    For this assessment, you will analyze a safety quality issue in a health care setting and identify a quality improvement (QI) initiative.
    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 that you know what is needed for a distinguished score.
    Explain factors leading to a specific patient-safety risk in a health care setting.
    Explain evidence-based and best-practice solutions to improve patient safety and reduce costs.
    Explain how nurses can help coordinate care to increase patient safety and reduce costs.
    Identify stakeholders with whom nurses would coordinate to drive safety enhancements with a specific safety quality issue.
    Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, using current APA style.