Category: Nursing

PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING SCHOLARLY PAPER
A philosophy of nursing is a written paper declaring a nurse’s beliefs, values, and ethical considerations regarding their practice of nursing. The purpose of this paper is to provide you with the opportunity to reflect on your nursing care and treatment of patients and how you see yourself as a practicing nurse and an individual. You will find that your nursing philosophy is dynamic, growing as you grow personally and professionally. Write a scholarly paper using the following:
Assignment Criteria:
-Discuss your professional belief system of nursing. This will include broad statements of your values and beliefs that propose the nature and concerns of nursing and its moral obligations to society.
-Use the nursing theory you chose for the nursing theory PowerPoint. Explain the theory and how your values and beliefs are guided by the theory. -Provide your definition of nursing based on your personal belief system and nursing theory.
-Give at least two examples of how you apply your definition of nursing to your nursing practice.
Information for Writing Your Paper:
The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, no more than three (3) pages in length excluding the title and reference pages. An abstract is not needed. Include an introductory paragraph and a conclusion.
Include Level 1 headings to organize the paper (see below).
This scholarly paper is intended to include first person formatting, with statements such as “I believe…” or “My values include…”
Include a minimum of three (3) references. At least two (2) of the references must be from peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles. Journal articles must be no greater than five (5) years old unless considered a “classic or historical source”. The textbook, professional organizations, or government websites can be used for the other reference (.org or .gov websites).
APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and citations).
Title of Paper
(Note: Here you will write your introductory paragraph but DO NOT label it as Introduction)
My Personal Belief System and/or Worldwide View of Nursing (Note: Choose one or the other, or both)
Nursing Theory Best Matching My Values and Beliefs
My Definition of Nursing Based on My Values, Beliefs, and Nursing Theory
How I Apply My Definition of Nursing to My Practice of Nursing
Conclusion

You will select a medication and develop a concept map. A concept map is a visual representation of interrelated concepts, systems, or processes.
Choose a medication and drug class as the topic and then elaborate on the different important concepts related to the drug (class) i.e. patient education, adverse effects, drug effectiveness outcomes, significant interactions, lab work etc
Rubric-
Shows a solid grasp of all content covered; extensions of key ideas show deep understanding of content
Stands out meaningfully and grasps the key idea
Ideas provide a complete picture with a high degree of imagination and creativity
Clean design, high visual appeal, color used effectively for emphasis

write an 8 page paper on the stations that were present.  You will write 2 pages to include what alterations you would make for the pediatric patient based on the content that was covered at each station.   You will use a 12 font and double space and also have a title page and reference page for a total of 10 pages. DO NOT PLAGERIZE!  

Please refer to the following documents for project guidelines and instructions, and the 12 Step Meeting grading rubric: It has to be 2 pages with 2 references attached. ***Please note: the originality of this assignment will be verified by Turnitin. Both the student and instructor will receive the results***

Scenario
You are a member of a healthcare organization’s ethics committee, and your roles and responsibilities include ethics consults, policy development, and education. In response to an increase in ethics consults over the past year, the committee has identified two primary educational needs for staff:
Education related to ethical dilemmas nurses experience in practice
Processes the organization can take to address the dilemmas
You were asked to write an article for the organization’s newsletter to educate nurses about dilemmas they may encounter in nursing practice. The article will review an example of a potential ethical dilemma for nurses, the potential impacts of the ethical dilemma on nursing practice and patient outcomes, and strategies to manage ethical dilemmas in the organization. You are excited to share your enthusiasm and passion for the importance of ethics in client care.
Instructions
Select an ethical dilemma you have experienced in healthcare.
Include the following information in the article
Describe the ethical dilemma, including:
A summary of the ethical components of the case
Opposing views of the ethical dilemma.
Explain the impacts of this ethical dilemma on professional nursing practice and patient outcomes
Identify strategies to manage the ethical dilemma, including
Professional strategies
Organizational strategies
All content must be supported with rationales, examples and evidence from credible sources.

“Living a career of purposefulness and intentionality can sustain long-term efforts in nursing directed at making a difference to benefit the lives of patients/recipients of the services” (O’Connor, 2019, p.93).
Reflect upon the resources provided in your coursework and the foundational understanding of nursing leadership, policy, and advocacy in healthcare.
Your prior efforts will support the development of a comprehensive Professional Development Plan that integrates these critical elements into your future practice.
A Career Legacy Map assists in guiding you towards your career goals (Hinds et al., 2015).
This assignment is two-parts
Complete the Professional Development Plan Template (accessed below)
Develop a Career Legacy Map – add this to the last page of the Professional Development template provided below in the Assignment Resources.
Using the template provided below, construct your Professional Development Plan adding a visual illustration of your career goals (career legacy map). A Career Legacy Map assists in guiding you towards your career goals. Please refer to the Hinds et al. (2015), article for an example of a legacy map.

Directions
Complete this assignment following the steps below.
Download the Fishbone and PDSA Quality Improvement assignment PowerPoint templateLinks to an external site.. Use of the template is required. A 10% deduction will be applied if the template is not used. See the rubric. Type your responses on the template in place of the [Type Here] text. Do not submit handwritten notes. Save the template and include your name in the file name.
Select a quality improvement (QI) problem that requires quality improvement. This should be the same problem you described in the Wednesday Check-In. It may be a real problem you are currently encountering in practice or clinical rotations, a past or future concern, or a problem from the literature you are familiar with. Form a problem statement with that information. Some examples of problem statements include but are not limited to:
The fall rate on the unit is above the benchmark.
The rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) on the unit is above the benchmark.
The central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate is above the benchmark.
Admitted clients boarding in the Emergency Department are experiencing delays in care.
Healthcare providers are experiencing workplace violence with high injury rates.
Gather 1-2 scholarly sources of literature that document this problem in healthcare and provide evidence supporting the need for quality improvement.
Complete the sections in the template outlining the problem, the rationale for the selection of the problem, and the literature documenting the need for a solution. Each section should include 2-3 sentences. Cite sources where specified.
Use the fishbone diagram in the template to complete a root cause analysis of the problem.
Briefly describe the problem
Under each category (People, Environment, Method/Process, and Equipment/Supplies), list at least two contributing factors to the problem. The contributing factors may fall under more than one category. See the example in the lesson.
Mark each contributing factor as a realistic or unrealistic target for improvement efforts using the visual designations on the template. For example, staffing, while a contributing factor to many problems, is not a realistic target for improvement efforts.
Complete the PDSA Quality Improvement Project outline using the spaces provided on the template (replacing the [Type Here] instructions with your text). Write this section acting as if you have completed the QI project.
Select one contributing factor from the fishbone diagram. This should be one of the realistic targets for improvement efforts identified on the fishbone diagram.
List 2-4 interprofessional stakeholders involved in the project (delete any unused [Type Here] text).
Write one SMART goal for the PDSA Quality Improvement Project.
Under the “Plan” phase, write a plan for the quality improvement project to meet the SMART goal. How will you meet your SMART goal? Describe your plan in 2-3 sentences.
Under the “Do” phase, imagine you have completed the project. Briefly describe how the Plan was hypothetically implemented. What were the results? Include hypothetical data. Describe your implementation in 2-3 sentences using past tense.
Under the “Study” phase, imagine that you have completed the project. Briefly evaluate the data. Did your results demonstrate successful implementation? Identify whether the goal was met or not met. Describe your evaluation using 2-3 sentences using past tense. 
Under the “Act” phase, imagine that you have completed the project. Briefly describe how to maintain the improvement or revise and repeat the PDSA process based on whether or not the goal was met. Describe your process in 2-3 sentences using past tense. See the example in the lesson.
Click the Submit button at the top of this page to upload your completed assignment.
Correctly cite and reference ideas and information that come from scholarly literature. Sources should be no more than five years old unless they are historical references. Hanging indent is not required.
Follow grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation rules consistent with formal, scientific writing.

This is an Evidence Based Practice paper divided into three sections. This is for section 1, which needs to be 4-5 pages long, not including title page and references. We are supposed to identify a clinical problem that we see in nursing practice and develop a PICOT question that will serve to initiate an EBP research topic. I am choosing to do the question “What are ethical considerations for providing placebo medication for a pediatric population suffering from mental health issues?” Included needs to be a description of this research topic and background information. Please also state and explain the purpose of the EBP project, along with the significance of the topic to nursing practice. 

HELLO
i need the
-nursing consideration
-generic
-trade
-classification
-purpose
-major side effects
-used to treat
-frequency
for the following medication

Step 1: Choose one of the following vulnerable patients to create a Medication Guide for the patient:
Patient 1: 26-year-old female with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder who is increasing in isolation and poor self-care. She is in her third trimester of pregnancy.
Patient 2: 16-year-old male with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, severe. He has seen a therapist weekly for the past 6 months and has had minimal change in symptoms. He has expressed thoughts of wanting to die.
Patient 3: 72-year-old male with diagnosis of major depressive disorder and panic disorder. He has cardiac history and takes antihypertensive medications.
Patient 4: 8-year-old Asian female with a diagnosis of severe depressive disorder presents to the office with a report of worsening symptoms. She has never taken psychotropic medication before.
Step 2: Create a Medication Guide for a patient. In your guide, you should provide the following specific instructions for the patient:
Describe the chosen classification of medications, from the classification category, for your chosen vulnerable patient. Explain your rationale for your choice.
Explain what dose you would start the chosen medication with and the frequency.
Discuss how the medication works to treat their symptoms.
Explain how long they should take the medication.
Discuss the typical or common side effects of the medication.
Explain the urgent or emergent considerations for the patient taking the medication.
The Medication Guide should also include:
Directions you would provide the patient on how to take the prescribed medication
Instructions on what the patient should do if a medication dose is missed
List of any other medications, over-the-counter medications, and/or supplements/herbals the patient should avoid while taking the prescribed medication
List of foods the patient should avoid when taking this medication
Date when the patient should return for follow-up visit with you
Discussion about the legal and ethical considerations for the medication being prescribed
Answers in consideration of Social Determinants of Health on how you would:
Assist the patient who cannot not afford to pay financially for the medication you are recommending/prescribing; and/or
Has difficulty with transportation that impacts their ability to present for regular appointments with you
Discuss how financial hardship and lack of transportation could relate to Social Determinants of Health, as well as why they are important considerations for you as a prescriber.
NURS_6630_Week3_Assignment_Rubric
NURS_6630_Week3_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelected patient guide describes how the medication works, length of use, side effects, and other considerations. The student patient guide addresses all of the specific information for the patient as outlined in the Assignment directions.
40 to >29.0 pts
Excellent
The response comprehensively and clearly explains medication use. The response clearly addresses all the specific information for the patient as outlined in the Assignment directions.
29 to >19.0 pts
Good
The response clearly explains medication use. The response clearly addresses 75% of the specific information for the patient as outlined in the Assignment directions.
19 to >9.0 pts
Fair
The response vaguely explains medication use. The response clearly addresses 50% of the specific information for the patient as outlined in the Assignment directions.
9 to >0 pts
Poor
The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that does not explain medication use, or it is missing. The response clearly addresses 25% of the specific information or does not address the specific information for the patient as outlined in the Assignment directions.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe medication guide is accurate in information and written for the appropriate patient audience. The medication guide is creative and visually appealing.
10 to >7.0 pts
Excellent
The medication guide is accurate in information and written for the appropriate patient audience. The medication guide is creative and visually appealing.
7 to >4.0 pts
Good
The medication guide is accurate in information and written for the appropriate patient audience. The medication guide shows some creativity and/or some visually appealing.
4 to >1.0 pts
Fair
The medication guide contains some inaccurate information. Not written for the appropriate patient audience. The medication guide does not show creativity and/or is not visually appealing.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
The medication guide is not accurate in information and appropriate for the patient audience. The submission is not designed as a patient guide, but the submission is a written paper.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEthical and Legal considerations are discussed.
20 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
The response comprehensively and clearly explains both the ethical and legal considerations of medication use.
18 to >15.0 pts
Good
The response clearly explains one of the ethical and/or legal considerations of medication use.
15 to >10.0 pts
Fair
The response vaguely explains one of the ethical and/or legal considerations of medication use.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not explain the ethical and legal considerations of the medication use, or it is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial determinants of health considerations are applied regarding financial responsibility and ability to attend appointments.
20 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
The response comprehensively and clearly explains considerations for social determinants of health.
18 to >15.0 pts
Good
The response clearly explains considerations for social determinants of health.
15 to >10.0 pts
Fair
The response vaguely explains considerations for social determinants of health.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not explain considerations for social determinants of health, or it is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains a couple (one or two) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >1.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (five or more) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: The submission contains an APA format for title page, citations, and Reference List.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct APA format for title page, citations, and reference list with no errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains one or two APA format errors with title page, citations, and reference list.
3 to >1.0 pts
Fair
Contains three or four APA format errors with title page, citations, and reference list.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
Missing APA format title page, citations, and/or reference list.
5 pts
Total Points: 100