Category: Nursing

Please follow and answer the 3 parts questions in the file provided. Please mprovide at least 1 resource for each part.

Identify Health Risk Factors and potential risk factors for a particular group of people. You’ll select a specific group based on occupation or life developmental stage and identify their potential health risks based on the group they are in (for example: firemen, night shift workers, adolescents, toddlers, plumbers, farmers, nurses, athletes, gymnasts, etc.) Risks should include nutritional risks, developmental risks, environmental risks, psycho-social risks, physical risks etc.
Use at least 2 online resources plus your text for references. Chapter 3 p.19;(p. 28-32) and Chapter 4 p. 41; (p. 52-57) in your text.
The paper should be in APA format and be three pages, not including the title page and the reference page. 

Directions:
Initial Post
Describe how you achieved each course competency including at least one example of new knowledge gained related to that competency.
Describe how this new knowledge will impact your nursing practice.
Course Competencies
Explain principles of care for clients with oncological disorders.
Identify components of safe and effective nursing care for clients experiencing fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Describe strategies for safe, effective multidimensional nursing care for clients with acid-base imbalances.
Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with upper gastrointestinal disorders.
Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with lower gastrointestinal disorders.
Evaluate responses to nursing interventions for clients with endocrine disorders.
400 word main post and each reply must be 100 words 
make sure the its on 3 different docs 
reply 100 words to my classmate  Cline
Explain principles of care for clients with oncological disorders.
I achieved this competency by studying the comprehensive care required for clients with cancer, focusing on both physical and psychological aspects. For instance, I gained new knowledge about the management of chemotherapy-induced side effects, such as nausea and neutropenia, and the importance of palliative care to enhance quality of life(Workman, 2020). This knowledge will impact my nursing practice by enabling me to provide multidimensional care that addresses the needs of oncology patients.
Identify components of safe and effective nursing care for clients experiencing fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Through coursework, I learned to recognize and manage various fluid and electrolyte imbalances, such as hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hypovolemia, and hypervolemia. A significant example of new knowledge was understanding the early signs of fluid overload and the protocols for managing it, including the use of diuretics and fluid restriction. This competency ensures that I can promptly identify and treat these imbalances, preventing complications and promoting positive patient outcomes.
Describe strategies for safe, effective, multidimensional nursing care for clients with acid-base imbalances.
I achieved this competency by learning about the physiological mechanisms of acid-base imbalances and the interventions required to correct them. For example, I gained new insights into managing metabolic acidosis in diabetic ketoacidosis patients through insulin therapy and fluid replacement. This knowledge will enable me to implement comprehensive care plans that address both the immediate and underlying causes of acid-base imbalances.
Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with upper gastrointestinal disorders.
I learned to manage conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. I discovered the importance of dietary modifications, pharmacological treatments, and patient education in managing these disorders. This competency allows me to provide targeted interventions that help with symptoms, promote healing, and prevent complications for patients with upper GI disorders.
Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with lower gastrointestinal disorders.
I achieved this competency by understanding the care needs of patients with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I gained new knowledge about the use of probiotics and dietary fiber in managing IBS and the role of immunosuppressive therapy in treating IBD. This knowledge helps me to tailor interventions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life for those with lower GI disorders.
Evaluate responses to nursing interventions for clients with endocrine disorders.
I learned to assess the effectiveness of interventions for endocrine disorders, specifically hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. For hypothyroidism, I learned about the use of levothyroxine and the need for regular thyroid function tests to ensure appropriate dosing. This competency enables me to evaluate patient responses accurately by monitoring symptoms, lab values, and side effects, ensuring that interventions are effective.
Impact on Nursing Practice
This new knowledge will significantly impact my nursing practice by enhancing my ability to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care. Understanding the principles of oncology care will allow me to support cancer patients more effectively, while my knowledge of fluid and electrolyte management will ensure timely intervention in critical situations. Strategies for managing acid-base imbalances will help maintain patient stability, and my familiarity with GI disorders will enable me to deliver effective care. Finally, my ability to evaluate endocrine interventions ensures that my patients receive the best possible outcomes through continuous assessment and adjustment of their care plans. This multidimensional approach to nursing care will improve patient outcomes.
Reference
Workman, D.I.M. L. (2020). Medical-Surgical Nursing (10th ed.). Elsevier – Evolve. 
https://ambassadored.vitalsource.com/books/9780323654050 
reply 100 words to my classmate brooklyn
Explain principles of care for clients with oncological disorders
Providing care for patients with oncological conditions requires an understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer and its adverse effects. The holistic approach to oncology nursing is something I have learned throughout my studies. Pain management, psychological support, and comprehensive patient education are all part of this process.
Identify components of safe and effective nursing care for clients experiencing fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Various disease processes require maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. Nurses must assess and identify risk factors for imbalances to provide effective care. In addition to assessing oral intake and urine output, daily weights, and frequent vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate, daily monitoring of fluid and electrolyte balances is effective in managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Describe strategies for safe, effective multidimensional nursing care for clients with acid-base imbalances
To master this course competency, I dedicated myself to comprehensively studying and applying the intricate concepts surrounding acid-base imbalances in patient care. This competency shares significant similarities with the previous one, as it necessitates meticulous monitoring of patient vitals and lab values, the strategic implementation of interventions to rectify imbalances, from administering medications to adjusting IV fluids, and the proactive treatment of accompanying symptoms. Additionally, a crucial component of this competency involves educating patients about the importance of maintaining a balanced acid-base environment within their bodies. Furthermore, it entails seamless coordination and collaboration with various departments to ensure a holistic approach to patient care, drawing upon a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with upper gastrointestinal disorders
Stress, over-the-counter medication use, weight, and diet are all factors that contribute to upper gastrointestinal tract disorders. Significant complications such as bleeding and infection should be monitored during the initial assessment. It is also important to educate patients about recognizing blood loss and infections.
Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with lower gastrointestinal disorders
I’ve learned about lower gastrointestinal disorders like IBD and IBS. I’ve understood how dietary adjustments and probiotics can help alleviate IBS symptoms and rebalance gut flora. Moreover, I’ve familiarized myself with the significance of medication and stress management techniques in dealing with IBD symptoms. Lastly, I’ve recognized the importance of offering emotional support to individuals with lower gastrointestinal disorders.
Evaluate responses to nursing interventions for clients with endocrine disorders
When assessing a patient’s response to nursing interventions for individuals with endocrine diseases, it is essential to consider a range of factors, such as the patient’s specific symptoms, their reaction to the intervention, relevant test results, and any observed changes in their overall health. Thoroughly evaluating the patient’s response to the intervention is crucial, and if necessary, making appropriate modifications in response to ongoing monitoring is paramount. For example, in the context of hormone therapy, regular and comprehensive monitoring of the patient’s response is essential. Adjusting the prescribed medication dosage may be necessary based on the individual’s response level to ensure the best outcome.
Impact on Nursing Practice
The knowledge I gained from this course is about the variation of endocrine disorders. There are many that present as each other, but they each have something that is specific to that particular disorder. I also learned about the best care practices that may be best for the patient.
References
Workman, D.I.M. L. (2020). Medical-Surgical Nursing (10th ed.). Elsevier – Evolve. https://ambassadored.vitalsource.com/books/9780323654050

Select a community organization or group that you feel would be interested in learning about ethical and policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Then, develop and record a 10-12-slide, 20-minute presentation, with audio, intended for that audience. Create a detailed narrative script or speakers notes for your presentation, 4-5 pages in length.
This assessment provides an opportunity for you to develop a presentation for a local community organization, which provides an overview of ethical standards and relevant policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Completing this assessment will strengthen your understanding of ethical issues and policies related to the coordination and continuum of care, and will empower you to be a stronger advocate and nursing professional.
For this assessment, select a community organization or group that you feel would be interested
in learning about ethical and policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Then, develop
and record a 10–12-slide, 20-minute presentation, with audio, intended for that audience.
Create a detailed narrative script or speakers notes for your presentation, 4–5 pages in length.
Before you complete the instructions detailed in the courseroom, first select one of the following
community organizations or groups: 
• American Nurses Association: The American Nurses Association is a professional
organization that represents nurses and advocates for policies that improve patient care
and safety.
• Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood offers LGBTQ+ Care Coordinators who can
help connect patients with resources in their community, answer questions, and provide
care at their health centers. 
After you have selected one of the problems/issues from the list above, return to the detailed
instructions in the courseroom to complete your assessment  
For this assessment:
Use the Assessment 02 Supplement: Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination [PDF] Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination [PDF]to select the community organization or support group that you plan to address.
Develop a PowerPoint with typed speaker notes (the script for your voice recording) and audio voice-over recording, intended for that audience. Video is not required.
Note: PowerPoint has a feature to type the speaker notes directly into the presentation. You are encouraged to use that feature or you may choose to submit a separate document. See Microsoft Office Software for technical support about the use of PowerPoint, including voice recording and speaker notes.
For this assessment, develop your presentation slides and speaker notes, then record your presentation. You are not required to deliver your presentation to an actual audience.
Presentation Format and Length
You may use PowerPoint (recommended) or other suitable presentation software to create your slides and add your voice over. If you elect to use an application other than PowerPoint, check with your faculty to avoid potential file compatibility issues.
Be sure that your slide deck includes the following slides:
Title slide.
Presentation title.
Your name.
Date.
Course number and title.
References (at the end of your presentation).
Your slide deck should consist of 10–12 slides, not including a title and references slide with typed speaker notes and audio voice over. Your presentation should not exceed 20 minutes.
Create a detailed narrative script for your presentation, approximately 4–5 pages in length.
Supporting Evidence
Cite 3–5 credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications to support your presentation. Include your source citations on a references page appended to your narrative script.
Grading Requirements
The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination Scoring Guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
Explain how governmental policies related to the health and/or safety of the community affect the coordination of care.
Provide examples of a specific policy affecting the organization or group.
Refer to the assessment resources for help in locating relevant policies.
Be sure influential policies include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Identify national, state, and local policy provisions that raise ethical questions or dilemmas for care coordination.
What are the implications and consequences of specific policy provisions?
What evidence do you have to support your conclusions?
Assess the impact of the code of ethics for nurses on the coordination and continuum of care.
Consider the factors that contribute to health, health disparities, and access to services.
Consider the social determinants of health identified in Healthy People 2020 as a framework for your assessment.
Provide evidence to support your conclusions.
Communicate key ethical and policy issues in a presentation affecting the coordination and continuum of care for a selected community organization or support group. Either speaker notes or audio voice-over are included for a proficient score; both speaker notes and the audio voice over are included for a distinguished score.
Present a concise overview.
Support your main points and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 4: Defend decisions based on the code of ethics for nursing.
Assess the impact of the code of ethics for nurses on the coordination and continuum of care
Competency 5: Explain how health care policies affect patient-centered care.
Explain how governmental policies related to the health and/or safety of a community affect the coordination of care.
Identify national, state, and local policy provisions that raise ethical questions or dilemmas for care coordination.
Competency 6: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead patient-centered care.
Communicate key ethical and policy issues in a presentation affecting the coordination and continuum of care for a selected community organization or support group, using PowerPoint or other appropriate software. Both speaker notes and audio voice-over are included.

Select a community organization or group that you feel would be interested in learning about ethical and policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Then, develop and record a 10-12-slide, 20-minute presentation, with audio, intended for that audience. Create a detailed narrative script or speakers notes for your presentation, 4-5 pages in length.
This assessment provides an opportunity for you to develop a presentation for a local community organization, which provides an overview of ethical standards and relevant policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Completing this assessment will strengthen your understanding of ethical issues and policies related to the coordination and continuum of care, and will empower you to be a stronger advocate and nursing professional.
For this assessment, select a community organization or group that you feel would be interested
in learning about ethical and policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Then, develop
and record a 10–12-slide, 20-minute presentation, with audio, intended for that audience.
Create a detailed narrative script or speakers notes for your presentation, 4–5 pages in length.
Before you complete the instructions detailed in the courseroom, first select one of the following
community organizations or groups: 
• American Nurses Association: The American Nurses Association is a professional
organization that represents nurses and advocates for policies that improve patient care
and safety.
• Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood offers LGBTQ+ Care Coordinators who can
help connect patients with resources in their community, answer questions, and provide
care at their health centers. 
After you have selected one of the problems/issues from the list above, return to the detailed
instructions in the courseroom to complete your assessment  
For this assessment:
Use the Assessment 02 Supplement: Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination [PDF] Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination [PDF]to select the community organization or support group that you plan to address.
Develop a PowerPoint with typed speaker notes (the script for your voice recording) and audio voice-over recording, intended for that audience. Video is not required.
Note: PowerPoint has a feature to type the speaker notes directly into the presentation. You are encouraged to use that feature or you may choose to submit a separate document. See Microsoft Office Software for technical support about the use of PowerPoint, including voice recording and speaker notes.
For this assessment, develop your presentation slides and speaker notes, then record your presentation. You are not required to deliver your presentation to an actual audience.
Presentation Format and Length
You may use PowerPoint (recommended) or other suitable presentation software to create your slides and add your voice over. If you elect to use an application other than PowerPoint, check with your faculty to avoid potential file compatibility issues.
Be sure that your slide deck includes the following slides:
Title slide.
Presentation title.
Your name.
Date.
Course number and title.
References (at the end of your presentation).
Your slide deck should consist of 10–12 slides, not including a title and references slide with typed speaker notes and audio voice over. Your presentation should not exceed 20 minutes.
Create a detailed narrative script for your presentation, approximately 4–5 pages in length.
Supporting Evidence
Cite 3–5 credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications to support your presentation. Include your source citations on a references page appended to your narrative script.
Grading Requirements
The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination Scoring Guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
Explain how governmental policies related to the health and/or safety of the community affect the coordination of care.
Provide examples of a specific policy affecting the organization or group.
Refer to the assessment resources for help in locating relevant policies.
Be sure influential policies include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Identify national, state, and local policy provisions that raise ethical questions or dilemmas for care coordination.
What are the implications and consequences of specific policy provisions?
What evidence do you have to support your conclusions?
Assess the impact of the code of ethics for nurses on the coordination and continuum of care.
Consider the factors that contribute to health, health disparities, and access to services.
Consider the social determinants of health identified in Healthy People 2020 as a framework for your assessment.
Provide evidence to support your conclusions.
Communicate key ethical and policy issues in a presentation affecting the coordination and continuum of care for a selected community organization or support group. Either speaker notes or audio voice-over are included for a proficient score; both speaker notes and the audio voice over are included for a distinguished score.
Present a concise overview.
Support your main points and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.

Topic: American Heart Association 
Develop a PowerPoint with typed speaker notes (the script for your voice recording) and audio voice-over recording, intended for that audience. Video is not required.
Note: PowerPoint has a feature to type the speaker notes directly into the presentation. You are encouraged to use that feature or you may choose to submit a separate document. See Microsoft Office Software for technical support about the use of PowerPoint, including voice recording and speaker notes.
For this assessment, develop your presentation slides and speaker notes, then record your presentation. You are not required to deliver your presentation to an actual audience.
Presentation Format and Length
You may use PowerPoint (recommended) or other suitable presentation software to create your slides and add your voice over. If you elect to use an application other than PowerPoint, check with your faculty to avoid potential file compatibility issues.
Be sure that your slide deck includes the following slides:
Title slide.
Presentation title.
Your name.
Date.
Course number and title.
References (at the end of your presentation).
Your slide deck should consist of 10–12 slides, not including a title and references slide with typed speaker notes and audio voice over. Your presentation should not exceed 20 minutes.
Create a detailed narrative script for your presentation, approximately 4–5 pages in length.
Supporting Evidence
Cite 3–5 credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications to support your presentation. Include your source citations on a references page appended to your narrative script.
Grading Requirements
The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination Scoring Guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
Explain how governmental policies related to the health and/or safety of the community affect the coordination of care.
Provide examples of a specific policy affecting the organization or group.
Refer to the assessment resources for help in locating relevant policies.
Be sure influential policies include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Identify national, state, and local policy provisions that raise ethical questions or dilemmas for care coordination.
What are the implications and consequences of specific policy provisions?
What evidence do you have to support your conclusions?
Assess the impact of the code of ethics for nurses on the coordination and continuum of care.
Consider the factors that contribute to health, health disparities, and access to services.
Consider the social determinants of health identified in Healthy People 2020 as a framework for your assessment.
Provide evidence to support your conclusions.
Communicate key ethical and policy issues in a presentation affecting the coordination and continuum of care for a selected community organization or support group. Either speaker notes or audio voice-over are included for a proficient score; both speaker notes and the audio voice over are included for a distinguished score.
Present a concise overview.
Support your main points and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.

Politics, Government, & Economics
A community assessment begins with a basic windshield survey where each community subsystem is explored.   Explore the political, governmental, and economic influences on public health.  Learners will develop prevention strategies for a chosen illness/disease using the community health levels of prevention.  Meet with Mayor Franklin Hill who will provide additional insights into these subsystems. 
Click on the Enter Sentinel City® and continue your virtual experience by taking a bus tour of Sentinel City®.  Feel free to choose any bus speed and/or get off the bus at any time to walk around.  As you take the tour, write down your observations, specifically focused on the subsystems: politics, government & economics  As you travel through the city, note signs that indicate if the city is “thriving” or “surviving.”  Compile your observations and any demographic information addressing each item listed in the first column of the rubric.  You are encouraged to add other relevant characteristics you observe that may not be listed in the first column as you complete this activity. 
Reading and Resources
DeMarco & Healey-Walsh (2020) Read Chapters 3, 5, 14 & 15
Visit Air Pollution at WHO. 
Visit CDC Minority Health: Other At Risk Populations
Additional Instructions
Listen to Windshield Survey Guidelines and Tips:
Play Video
All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.
Submission Options for Delivery of Activity
*Choose one option
Instructions
Paper
2 to 4-page paper. Include title and reference pages.

City: Baldwin Park, CA
Purpose/Objective of this assignment: The ability to carry out a full assessment of the community has always been a central feature of community nursing practice, in recognition that an assessment of the individual, family and community is fundamental to ensuring suitable services to those residing within the community.
Assignment Requirements:
◻ Nurses conducting a windshield assessment need to either take public transportation, have someone else drive while they take notes, or plan to stop frequently to write down what they see. Your windshield survey will be incorporated into the Community Health Assessment (CHA).
**My portion**
Abstract
* A statement of the problem and objectives
* A summary of employed methods or your research approach (the significance of the proposed topic should become clear, as well)
* A self-contained piece of writing that can be understood independently from the essay or project
Reflect and strategize
a. Reflect on the previous assessment
b. Get feedback on the previous assessment
c. Review the data sources
d. Establish the assessment infrastructure
e. Build the staff team
f. Identify and obtain resources
Identify and engage stakeholders
A Who in the community has shared interests? 
a. Consider businesses, schools, health providers. Public safety groups, families 
b. Think about what part of health they may have an interest in
c. Reach out to the identified stakeholders and see if they are willing to work with you. 
Conclusion
*****Other group members’ portion****
Define the community
Collect and analyze data
Utilize windshield survey data
Select community health priorities
******Please just do my portion******

Lesson 7 Assignment #2: Critical Thinking: Strengthen Social/Human Capacity
Most of you will go on to achieve great careers and be quite influential in your job, perhaps even bring great wealth to your family and support to the economic growth of the community, state, or nation in which you live. While this financial capacity and growth will bring great satisfaction to you, what about the issues related to building the social or human capacity of our communities – strengthening families? It takes economic and social capacity to build strong communities.
We know from the history of Head Start in America that when we carefully invest in disadvantaged children and youth we get remarkable results, social and economic. Furthermore, we know that many programs and opportunities that could be successful are diluted to the point that they are ineffective or disbanded completely because of insufficient funds or more often where they are placed on the list of priorities. Where are our economic and social priorities, and what are the economic and social impacts of substance abuse, school drop out rates, teenage pregnancy, divorce, single-parent families, violence, education, and child abuse to mention just a few?
Develop a thorough list of the social issues identified in Chapter 14 and discuss at least 3 of these social issues. Identify how you can use your knowledge gained about families to enhance, nurture, or strengthen the social/human capacity of your community and neighborhood, which will in turn support it economically? Use supporting information from the text as well as additional sources (Web Link articles may be useful). Again, be sure to include references and citations. Minimum 3 typed pages (not including references), double-spaced, standard font.

Assessment 1- 
Assessing the Problem: Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Change Management, and Policy Considerations
In a 5–7 page written assessment, define the patient, family, or population health problem that will be the focus of your capstone project. Assess the problem from a leadership, collaboration, communication, change management, and policy perspective. Plan to spend approximately 2 direct practicum hours meeting with a patient, family, or group of your choice to explore the problem and, if desired, consulting with subject matter and industry experts. Document the time spent (your practicum hours) with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form.
INTRODUCTION
This assessment lays the foundation for the work that will carry you through your capstone experience and guide the practicum hours needed to complete the work in this course. In addition, it will enable you to do the following:
Develop a problem statement for a patient, family, or population that’s relevant to your practice.
Begin building a body of evidence that will inform your approach to your practicum.
Focus on the influence of leadership, collaboration, communication, change management, and policy on the problem.
PREPARATION
In this assessment, you’ll assess the patient, family, or population health problem that will be the focus of your capstone project. Plan to spend approximately 2 hours working with a patient, family, or group of your choice to explore the problem from a leadership, collaboration, communication, change management, and policy perspective. During this time, you may also choose to consult with subject matter and industry experts about the problem (for example, directors of quality or patient safety, nurse managers/directors, physicians, and epidemiologists).
To prepare for the assessment, complete the following:
Identify the patient, family, or group you want to work with during your practicum. The patient you select can be a friend or a family member. You’ll work with this patient, family, or group throughout your capstone project, focusing on a specific health care problem.
Begin surveying the scholarly and professional literature to establish your evidence and research base, inform your assessment, and meet scholarly expectations for supporting evidence.
In addition, you may wish to complete the following:
Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure that you understand the work you’ll be asked to complete and how it will be assessed.
Review the Practicum Focus Sheet: Assessment 1 [PDF] Download Practicum Focus Sheet: Assessment 1 [PDF], which provides guidance for conducting this portion of your practicum.
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete this assessment in two parts.
Part 1
Use Assessment 01 Supplement: Assessing the Problem: Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Change Management, and Policy Considerations [PDF] Download Assessment 01 Supplement: Assessing the Problem: Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Change Management, and Policy Considerations [PDF]to define the patient, family, or population health problem that will be the focus of your capstone project. Assess the problem from a leadership, collaboration, communication, change management, and policy perspective and establish your evidence and research base to plan, implement, and share findings related to your project.
Part 2
Connect with the patient, family, or group you’ll work with during your practicum. During this portion of your practicum, plan to spend at least 2 hours meeting with the patient, family, or group and, if desired, consulting with subject matter and industry experts of your choice. The hours you spend meeting with them should take place outside of regular work hours. Use the Practicum Focus Sheet [PDF] Download Practicum Focus Sheet [PDF]provided for this assessment to guide your work and interpersonal interactions. Document the time spent (your practicum hours) with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form.
REQUIREMENTS
The assessment requirements, outlined below, correspond to the scoring guide criteria, so be sure to address each main point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. In addition, note the additional requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.
Define a patient, family, or population health problem that’s relevant to your practice.
Summarize the problem you’ll explore.
Identify the patient, family, or group you intend to work with during your practicum.
Provide context, data, or information that substantiates the presence of the problem and its significance and relevance to the patient, family, or population.
Explain why this problem is relevant to your practice as a baccalaureate-prepared nurse.
Analyze evidence from peer-reviewed literature and professional sources that describes and guides nursing actions related to the patient, family, or population problem you’ve defined.
Note whether the authors provide supporting evidence from the literature that’s consistent with what you see in your nursing practice.
Explain how you would know if the data are unreliable.
Describe what the literature says about barriers to the implementation of evidence-based practice in addressing the problem you’ve defined.
Describe research that has tested the effectiveness of nursing standards and/or policies in improving patient, family, or population outcomes for this problem.
Describe current literature on the role of nurses in policy making to improve outcomes, prevent illness, and reduce hospital readmissions.
Describe what the literature says about a nursing theory or conceptual framework that might frame and guide your actions during your practicum.
Explain how state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies could affect the patient, family, or population problem you’ve defined.
Describe research that has tested the effectiveness of these standards and/or policies in improving patient, family, or population outcomes for this problem.
Describe current literature on the role of nurses in policy making to improve outcomes, prevent illness, and reduce hospital readmissions.
Describe the effects of local, state, and federal policies or legislation on your nursing scope of practice, within the context of this problem.
Propose leadership strategies to improve outcomes, patient-centered care, and the patient experience related to the patient, family, or population problem you’ve defined.
Discuss research on the effectiveness of leadership strategies.
Define the role that you anticipate leadership must play in addressing the problem.
Describe collaboration and communication strategies that you anticipate will be needed to address the problem.
Describe the change management strategies that you anticipate will be required to address the problem.
Document the time spent (your practicum hours) with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form.
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Format: Format your paper using APA style. APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] is provided to help you in writing and formatting your paper. Be sure to include:
A title page and reference page. An abstract is not required.
Appropriate section headings.
Length: Your paper should be approximately 5–7 pages in length, not including the reference page.
Supporting evidence: Cite at least five sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your central ideas. Resources should be no more than five years old. Provide in-text citations and references in APA format.
Proofreading: Proofread your paper, before you submit it, to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on its substance.
CAPELLA ACADEMIC PORTAL
Complete the NURS-FPX4900 Volunteer Experience Form in Capella Academic Portal. Include a description of your relationship to the patient, family, or group in the Volunteer Experience comments field.
The BSN Capstone Course (NURS-FPX4900 ) requires the completion and documentation of nine (9) practicum hours. All hours must be recorded in the Capella Academic Portal. Please review the BSN Practicum Campus page for more information and instructions on how to log your hours.
CONTEXT
Nurses in all professional roles work to effect positive patient outcomes and improve organizational processes. Professional nurses are leaders in problem identification, planning, and strategy implementation—skills that directly affect patient care or organizational effectiveness.
Too often, change agents jump to a conclusion that an intervention will promote the envisioned improvement. Instead, the ideal approach is to determine which interventions are appropriate, based on an assessment and review of credible evidence. Interventions could be patient-facing or involve a change in policy and process. In this assessment, you’ll identify and make the case for your practicum focus area, then explore it in depth from a leadership, collaboration, communication, change management, and policy perspective.
COMPETENCIES MEASURED
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Lead people and processes to improve patient, systems, and population outcomes.
Define a patient, family, or population health problem that’s relevant to personal and professional practice.
Competency 2: Make clinical and operational decisions based upon the best available evidence.
Analyze evidence from peer-reviewed literature and professional sources that describes and guides nursing actions related to a defined patient, family, or population problem.
Competency 5: Analyze the impact of health policy on quality and cost of care.
Explain how state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies could affect a defined patient, family, or population problem.
Competency 7: Implement patient-centered care to improve quality of care and the patient experience.
Propose leadership strategies to improve outcomes, patient-centered care, and the patient experience related to a defined patient, family, or population problem and document the practicum hours spent with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form.
Competency 8: Integrate professional standards and values into practice.
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.