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telehealth

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Max Points: 120

Details:

Telehealth encompasses a wide range of basic to complex health care delivery options, with an equally expansive array of technologies that may be employed. For this assignment, you will locate a scholarly article published within the last 3 years in a peer-reviewed journal on telehealth. This assignment consists of two parts; Part One requires you to develop and present a two-paragraph assessment comprising a précis and critical evaluation of a scholarly article focusing on a telehealth technology, and the second part requires you to construct a Mind Map to generate ideas about how the telehealth technology you identified can be used in your current practice.

General Guidelines:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
  • Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
  • This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
  • You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

PART I: Précis and Critical Evaluation.

Donald Davidson, in his book, American Composition and Rhetoric, discusses the précis as follows:

“A précis is not an outline, but a summary or digest. It is useful as an exercise in grasping the essential ideas of an already completed composition and in stating these ideas in concentrated form. The précis shears away all elaborations of the thought and gives only what is left, in such a way as to make the summary a complete composition. It does not, therefore, skeletonize the original composition so much as it reduces its scale. Many of the articles in The Reader’s Digest are only précis, so skillfully done that the average reader does not know that he is reading a summary. Since the précis says a great deal within a brief space, it is of great service in taking notes on library assignments and general reading.”

The précis should be an organization of ideas, include logical sequencing of points, contain clear and meaningful expression, and use language suitable to the situation. When finished, the précis should clearly state:

  • A statement of what was studied (i.e., argued, discussed, deliberated).
  • A statement of focus of the scholarly article you selected, (i.e., how it was organized and completed).
  • A statement of what information was identified or learned from the scholarly article.
  • A statement of why the information in the article is important to your field of study.

PART II: Mind Map.

Brainstorm to generate ideas about how the telehealth technology you identified can be used in your current practice using a mind map. Submit the final map along with the précis to the Topic drop box.

How to do it:

  • Take a sheet(s) of paper and write an identifiable main idea in the center of the page, using a one-three words. (You may also achieve this via an electronic sheet of “paper”).
  • Draw a branch off your main idea; on the branch write or draw a main topic related to your main idea.
  • Continue to branch off from your main idea with main topics as needed.
  • From your main topics, branch off with subtopics.
  • From your subtopics, branch off with supporting details (write and/or draw). Continue to add more details. You are free to add more topics, subtopics, or any other items.
  • When you stand back and survey your work, you should see a map: hence the name for this activity. At this point you can start to form conclusions about how to approach a potential area of practice change. At the end of the day, what you do with the particular “map” or “cluster set” or “web” that you produce depends on what you need.

Submit both the précis and the final mind map in fulfillment of this assignment.

 

 

exposure pathway

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Review the following case study and complete the questions that follow. Submit your completed document to Blackboard using the assignment link.

As a nurse practicing within a family practice, you are interviewing a 55-year-old woman who is an executive assistant at a local law firm, where she has worked for 9 years. She has a 7-year history of respiratory illness, which occurs several times throughout the year, not seemingly connected to the changes in season. She does not use tobacco products in any form. During your questions regarding her home and work environments, she reports that she enjoys working adjacent to the courthouse in a building over 100 years old because it is such a contrast to her brand-new home on a local golf course. When describing the health of her coworkers, she indicates, “We all share illnesses, which seem to affect everyone else during the year; we just seem to be sicker more often!”

  • What information is pertinent to your client’s case?
  • How would you assess your client’s risk?
  • What would be an exposure pathway for your client?

Your document should be 1-2 pages in length, in APA format, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, double-spaced with 1” margins, and include at least two citations using references less than five years old.

Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)

Points Possible: 100

Lifestyle changes

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Review literature regarding issues or concerns within your selected nurse practitioner specialty: Lifestyle changes (increasing activity in teenagers)

Select a theory or model which is relevant to your nurse practitioner specialty and would offer a meaningful context for evidence-based practice surrounding the issue or concern which you identified.

1.  In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.

o  Introduction to the presentation

o  Identify and describe a theory or model and explain its relevance to your nurse practitioner specialty.

o  Describe an issue or concern that is related to your nurse practitioner specialty, and explain its impact on health care outcomes

o  Explain how the theory or model can be used as a framework to guide evidence-based practice to address the issue or concern, and discuss the unique insight or perspective offered through the application of this theory or model.

o  Conclusion to the presentation

o  References

Preparing the presentation

·  Application: Use Microsoft Word 2013™ to create the PowerPoint presentation.

·  Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be 7 total slides (excluding title and reference slides).

·  Speaker notes should be used and include in-text citations when applicable.

·  A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used.

Quality and Sustainability

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Week 4 Assignment Instructions

 

Quality and Sustainability Paper Part Two – Analysis and   Application

The Quality and Sustainability Paper is a practice immersion assignment designed to be completed in three sections. This is part two of the assignment. Learners are required to analyze the quality outcomes and/or patient safety measures of a health care entity to determine its successes and failures, identify potential obstacles to the implementation of the measures, and determine what collaborative efforts are needed to create sustainability.

General Guidelines:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • This      assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment      to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
  • Doctoral      learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The      APA Style Guide is located in the      Student Success Center.
  • This      assignment requires that you support your position by referencing at least      six to eight scholarly resources. At least three of your supporting      references must be from scholarly      sources other than the assigned readings.
  • You      are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the      directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Write a 1,250-1,500 word paper that provides the following:

  1. Identify      or create a health care entity. (Provide an overall description of this      entity without using the real name; i.e.      location, size, profit or nonprofit, years in operation). Do not give the real name of any entity or person you are describing.
  2. Using      defined quality outcomes and/or patient safety measures, describe the      health care entity’s successes and failures. Include identified criteria      and data that demonstrate why this entity is successful and in what areas.
  3. Using      the quality outcomes data, identify a quality or safety area that nursing      science can impact. Describe the specific variables.
  4. Identify      potential obstacles that may hinder the implementation of the quality or      safety measure.
  5. Identify      those groups or leadership roles within the entity with whom you may need      to collaborate.

new diagnostic tool

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Based on the summary of research findings identified from the Evidence-Based Project—Paper on Diabetes that describes a new diagnostic tool or intervention for the treatment of diabetes in adults or children, complete the following components of this assignment:

Develop a PowerPoint presentation (a title slide, 6-12 slides, and a reference slide; no larger than 2 MB) that includes the following:

  1. A brief summary of the research conducted in the Evidence-Based Project – Paper on Diabetes.
  2. A descriptive and reflective discussion of how the new tool or intervention may be integrated into practice that is supported by sound research.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to LopesWrite.

Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Project

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Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Project

Think about the details expressed in your DNP Project Proposal, which was submitted during NURS 8410. In that document, you described your plan for evaluating your DNP Project. Which evaluation method(s) did you select for your project? What new insights associated with the evaluation of your DNP Project have you gained since you developed your DNP Project Proposal?

For this Discussion, you examine your identified evaluation methods and consider how appropriate they now seem for your DNP Project. As you do this, think about principles of evidence-based practice and appropriate theoretical frameworks that relate to this assessment of your evaluation plan. If there are circumstances that prevent you from assessing your DNP Project evaluation plan, you may complete this Discussion using a different evidence-based project.

To prepare:

Review the examples of evaluation presented in the Miake-Lye et al. and McNabney et al. articles listed in the Learning Resources. Also, consider the evaluation strategies suggested by Dr. Mauk in the Weeks 4 and 5 media presentation.
Analyze the evaluation plan you developed as part of your DNP Project Proposal. Which evaluation method(s) did you identify for your project?
If you have already concluded the evaluation phase of your DNP Project, what would you do differently—specific to the evaluation plan—if you could?
If possible, compare your project with similar evidence-based projects presented in other articles from your review of the literature. Specifically, look at others who had a similar research question or intervention but evaluated it differently. Consider similarities and differences in outcomes of these projects. What insights related to your project does this analysis provide?
For this Discussion, you may also consider the evaluation of other evidence-based projects implemented in your practicum setting. Discuss this topic with individuals in your practicum setting to strengthen your understanding of the evaluation of these projects.
By tomorrow Wednesday 6/19, write a minimum of 550 words essay in APA format and at least three scholarly references (see list of required readings below) that includes the level one headers as numbered below:

Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

1) Describe the strengths and limitations of the evaluation plan for your DNP Project or another evidence-based project.

2) Share insights and opportunities for improvement that can inform future evidence-based projects.

Required Readings

Oermann, M. H., & Hays, J. C. (2016). Writing for publication in nursing (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

Chapter 12, “References”
In this chapter, the authors focus on citing references for a manuscript and preparing a reference list.

Chapter 13, “Tables and Figures”
Chapter 13 supplies guidelines for when to prepare tables and figures and how to develop them.

Continue reading this text as you work on your DNP Project scholarly product for dissemination.

Christenbery, T. L. (2011). Manuscript peer review: A guide for advanced practice nurses. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23(1), 15–22.

This article describes the peer review process and supplies suggestions for reviewing research-based manuscripts. Use this article as you prepare for Weeks 8 and 9, which focus on disseminating findings through publications.

Miake-Lye, I. M., Amulis, A., Saliba, D., Shekelle, P. G., Volkman, L. K., & Ganz, D. A. (2011). Formative evaluation of the telecare falls prevention project for older veterans. BMC Health Services Research, 11(1), 119–127.

This article details the results of a theory-driven program that was implemented to reduce fall rates at a health care facility.

McNabney, M. K., Willging, P. R., Fried, L. P., & Durso, S. C. (2009). The “continuum of care” for older adults: Design and evaluation of an educational series. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 57(6), 1088–1095.

In this article, the authors detail a 9-week educational series designed to review the evidence-based and practical aspects of implementing key services in the care of older adults.

Required Media

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012c). Evaluating an evidence-based practice project. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 4 minutes.

How do you evaluate an evidence-based practice project? In this media segment, Dr. Kris Mauk shares how she evaluated her DNP Project outcomes and provides insights and thought-provoking questions to guide the evaluation process.

Practicum Journal:

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Journal Entry that prompts you to reflect on your Practicum Experiences and how they relate to your Professional Goals and Self-Assessment of Clinical Skills. This week you will begin documenting your Practicum Experiences in your Practicum Journal.

Somerville, D., Keeling, J. (2004). A practical approach to promote reflective practice within nursing. Nursing Times, 100(12), 42–45. Retrieved from http://www.nursingtimes.net/Journals/2012/11/30/v/l/x/040323A-practical-approach-to-promote-reflective-practice-within-nursing.pdf

To prepare

For this course’s Practicum Experience, address the following in your Practicum Journal:

  • From your perspective, explain the role of nurse practitioners in clinical settings
  • Develop goals and objectives for the Practicum Experience in this course
  • Create a proposed timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum requirements.

Setting is a internal medicine office adults patients only.

2-3 references

APA

journal 1-2 pages

psychotherapy

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Practicum – Week 5 Journal Entry

                                      Learning Objectives

Students will:

· Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy*

· Evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic approaches for clients*

· Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric

disorders*

                                             The Assignment 

Select a client whom you observed or counseled that suffers from a disorder related to trauma. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:

· Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any

pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.

· Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.

· Explain whether any of the therapeutic approaches in this week’s Learning

Resources would be effective with this client. Include expected outcomes based

on these therapeutic approaches. Support your approach with evidence-based

literature.

· Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.

                                                  Learning Resources

Required Readings

Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

  • Chapter      13, “Stabilization for Trauma and Dissociation” (pp. 469–508)

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2012a). Academic year in residence: Thompson family case study [Multimedia file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

Ochberg, F. (2012). Psychotherapy for chronic PTSD [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net.

· NOTE: PLEASE SEE AND PAY ATTENTION TO THE ATTACHED Practicum Journal  

 Template AND JOURNAL SAMPLE (TIME LOG & JOURNAL ENTRIES) FOR WRITING 

 THIS ASSIGNMENT…..ALSO FOR THE TIME LOG AND JOURNAL ENTRIES, JUST 

 MAKE UP A REASONABLE INFORMATION AND CLIENT INFORMATION IN MENTAL 

 HEALTH NURSING.

Case Study

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Case Study

Read the following case study:

Best Hospital is a 325-bed suburban community hospital that has just merged with a local major academic medical center, the University of Excellence Medical Center (UEMC). There are 15 hospitals in the UEMC system, ranging from small rural hospitals with 50 or fewer beds to large multiple-specialty tertiary referral hospitals. Two hospitals in the system have achieved magnet status and several hospitals are working to achieve this status. Within the UEMC system, a high value is placed on collaboration with the schools of the health professions at the University of Excellence (UE).

Best Hospital has a long history of association with local universities, functioning mainly as a site for student clinical experiences. For example, undergraduate students enrolled at the UE College of Health Professions often complete a portion of their clinical work at the hospital. Each year the hospital hires a number of graduates from this program. Several nurses in first-level management positions at the hospital are enrolled in the master’s program.

The vice-president for clinical practice at Best Hospital is a PhD-prepared nurse who has been appointed to the faculty at the UE School of Nursing. Your current position is director of staff development at Best Hospital. You are responsible for the educational programming of all clinical staff. Over the past 2 years, Best Hospital has been fully involved in meeting Meaningful Use criteria. As director of staff development, you have played the major leadership role in developing and implementing all related educational programs.

The health professional schools at UE are working together to revise their curricula to integrate informatics throughout. The goal is to develop an interprofessional approach that incorporates informatics across and throughout the different educational programs within these schools. The schools have requested a meeting with clinical leaders from the hospital to gain a practical perspective on what information should be included in the curricula. The vice-president for clinical practice has included you on the list of leaders to attend the meeting. She asked that each person attending the meeting prepare a short presentation on how they engage their staff in the continuous education process with respect to ever-changing healthcare technology.

PowerPoint Presentation

Directions:

1. Review the case study.

2. Download the provided PowerPoint template to create a presentation that includes:

· An overview process map on how staff training is linked to any update in healthcare technology for Best Hospital staff

· Examples of computerized teaching tools used within staff training, including:

o List of learning tools typically used within staff training

o How you determine which tools to use (rationale)

o How such tools are used within the training process

· Support of continuous learning by staff (3 slides)

o Existing support mechanisms and processes

o How continuous learning is linked to professional development

o Examples of how learning is offered for diverse learning styles of staff

· Ensure that your presentation is free of spelling and grammar errors.

nursing leaders and managers

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Details:

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essay describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:

  1. Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures and restructuring, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and magnet designation.
  2. Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings.
  3. Identify the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style.
  4. Identify a possible funding source that addresses your issue. Consider looking at federal, state, and local organizations. For example: There are many grants available through the CDC, HRSA, etc.
  5. Use at least two references other than your text and those provided in the course.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.