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journal Qualitative Health Research

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For this Discussion, you focus on the different types of qualitative research designs, when they are used, and why they are important.

To prepare: 

· Reflect on the comments made by Dr. Mauk in this week’s media presentation on the value of qualitative research in nursing.

· Locate the journal Qualitative Health Research in the Walden Library.

· From this journal, select an article of interest to you that was published within the last 3 years.

· Review the information on different qualitative research designs in Chapter 21 of your course text.

· Determine what qualitative research design was used in your selected article and evaluate whether it was the best choice.

· Consider ethical issues involved in the study and how the researchers addressed them.

· Think about how using a quantitative design would have affected the type of data gathered.

Post an APA citation for the article that you selected and provide a brief summary of the content and the qualitative research design used. Evaluate the appropriateness of the design, and explain how ethical issues in the study were addressed. Analyze how the study would have been different if a quantitative design had been used.

statistically significant evidence

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Provide a 3-4 sentence response to the below discussion question answer in apa format with in-text citations and references:

Answer: The statistical significance of evidence is the measurement of data that determines that the results are unlikely to have happened by chance. It also can mean that the results are “reliable and can be duplicated” (Polit & Beck, 2017) when applied in another situation The application of a p-value of five refers to the idea that in 100 times more than 95% the results will be the same. The clinical significance of evidence is whether when applied to patient care will have the same effect. The evidence is not just taken on face value or the results of the statistical results but also must best be evaluated by “making an informed expert judgment of the benefits and risks associated with research findings” (EL-Masri, 2016).

Each of these findings can be used to advance evidence-based projects in different ways. The statistical tells us if the data is leading us in the right direction based on reliability and clinically the benefits to the patients will be seen.

Original Question: What is the difference between statistically significant evidence and clinically significant evidence? How would each of these findings be used to advance an evidenced-based project?

financial statements

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Instructions

Your expertise in healthcare finance has attracted the attention of some of the newer employees in your organization. Wanting to become managers someday, they have asked you to share some of what you know in the online journal that serves as the company’s knowledge-sharing portal. Create a journal assignment in which you respond to these specific topics from your colleagues:

  • Describe the ways in which financial statements, financial calculations, and working capital are used in the organizational budget process
  • Identify the main objective of managing cash flows
  • Explain why financial leaders are concerned about having cash on hand
  • Identify the three factors that set the healthcare industry apart from most other industries with regard to accounts receivable
  • Explain the ways in which trends within Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers affect working capital and the cost elements associated with the revenue cycle

For additional details, please refer to the Module 4 guidelines and rubric

shortage and nurse turn-over

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In this assignment,  WRITE 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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Use at least THREE references, PLEASE I NEED ACTUAL WEBSITE SOUCE.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA STYLE, an abstract is not re

Nurse informaticists

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Nurse informaticists and healthcare leaders formulate clinical system strategies. As these strategies are often based on technology trends, informaticists and others have then benefited from consulting existing research to inform their thinking.

In this Assignment, you will review existing research focused on the application of clinical systems. After reviewing, you will summarize your findings.

To Prepare:

  • Review      the Resources and reflect on the impact of clinical systems on outcomes      and efficiencies within the context of nursing practice and healthcare      delivery.
  • Conduct      a search for recent (within the last 5 years) research focused on the      application of clinical systems. The research should provide evidence to      support the use of one type of clinical system to improve outcomes and/or      efficiencies, such as “the use of personal health records or portals to      support patients newly diagnosed with diabetes.”
  • Identify      and select 5 peer-reviewed articles from your research.

The Assignment: (4-5 pages)

In a 4- to 5-page paper, synthesize the peer-reviewed research you reviewed. Be sure to address the following:

  • Identify      the 5 peer-reviewed articles you reviewed, citing each in APA format.
  • Summarize      each study, explaining the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and      lessons learned from the application of the clinical system each      peer-reviewed article described. Be specific and provide examples.

Planned Change

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Assignment: Application: Planned Change
in a Department or Unit

Health care organizations are continuously immersed in change from the emergence of new policies, to promote quality care and improve patient safety to keeping pace with the rapid growth in knowledge and best practices. Establishing a solid framework for planning and implementing change is a wise move, as it provides a foundation for the extensive coordination that will be needed to successfully facilitate the change.

For this Assignment, you propose a change at the department or unit level and develop a plan for guiding the change effort.

To prepare:

  • Review Chapter 8 in the course text. Focus on Kurt Lewin’s change theory, and contrast it with other classic change models and strategies.
  • Reflect on problems, inefficiencies, and critical issues within a specific department, unit, or area in your organization or one with which you are familiar. Select one issue as a focal point for this assignment, and consider a change that could be made to address the issue.
  • Think about how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
  • Using one of the change models or strategies discussed in Chapter 8, begin formulating a plan for implementing the change within the department/unit. Outline the steps that you and/or others should follow to facilitate the change effort. Align these steps to the change model or strategy you selected.
  • Determine who should be involved in initiating and managing the change. Consider the skills and characteristics that are necessary to facilitate this change effort.

To complete:

By Day 7

Write a 3- to 5-page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:

  • Identify a problem, inefficiency, or issue within a specific department/unit.
  • Describe a specific, realistic change that could be made to address the issue.
  • Summarize how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
  • Identify a change model or strategy to guide your planning for implementing the change. Provide a rationale for your selection.
  • Outline the steps that you and/or others would follow to facilitate the change. Align these steps to your selected change model or strategy.
  • Explain who would be involved in initiating and managing this change. Describe the skills and characteristics that would be necessary to facilitate the change effort.

Reminder: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. .

 Disruptive Behaviors.

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To prepare:

Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide.

Disruptive Behaviors.View the media, Disruptive Behaviors. Select one of the four case studies and assess the client.

For guidance on assessing the client, refer to pages 137-142 of the Wheeler text in this week’s Learning Resources.

Case study on blaming adolescent :

Write an explanation of your observations of the client in the case study you selected, including behaviors that align to the criteria in DSM-5. Then, explain therapeutic approaches you might use with this client, including psychotropic medications if appropriate. Finally, explain expected outcomes for the client based on these therapeutic approaches. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.

Professional Context

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Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency to determine how it contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3-5 page report.

As you begin to prepare this assessment, it would be an excellent choice to complete the Nonprofit Organizations and Community Health activity. Complete this activity to gain insight into promoting equal opportunity and improving the quality of life in a community. The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment.

Professional Context

Many organizations work to better local and global communities’ quality of life and promote health and safety in times of crisis. As public health and safety advocates, nurses must be cognizant of how such organizations help certain populations. As change agents, nurses must be aware of factors that impact the organization and the services that it offers. Familiarity with these organizations enables the nurse to offer assistance as a volunteer and source of referral.

This assessment provides an opportunity for you gain insight into the mission, vision, and operations of a community services organization of interest.

Demonstration of Proficiency

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 1: Analyze health risks and health care needs among distinct populations.
    • Explain how an organization’s work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
  • Competency 2: Propose health promotion strategies to improve the health of populations.
    • Explain how an organization’s mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
  • Competency 3: Evaluate health policies, based on their ability to achieve desired outcomes.
    • Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organization’s provision of services.
  • Competency 4: Integrate principles of social justice in community health interventions.
    • Evaluate an organization’s ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life within a community.
  • Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead health promotion and improve population health.
    • Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.

Note: Complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.

Preparation

Assume you are interested in expanding your role as a nurse and are considering working in an area where you can help to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life within the local or global community. You are aware of the work of several nonprofit organizations and government agencies whose work contributes to this effort in some way. You have particular interest in one of these organizations but would like to know more about how it contributes to public health and safety improvements. In addition, you would like to report the results of your research in a scholarly paper that you could submit for publication.

As you begin to prepare this assessment, it would be an excellent choice to complete the Nonprofit Organizations and Community Health activity. Complete this activity to gain insight into promoting equal opportunity and improving the quality of life in a community. The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment.

Then, choose the organization or agency you are most interested in researching:

Note: Remember that you can submit all, or a portion of, your draft research paper to Smarthinking Tutoring for feedback, before you submit the final version for this assessment. If you plan on using this free service, be mindful of the turnaround time of 24–48 hours for receiving feedback.

Instructions

Research your chosen organization and submit a report of your findings.

Document Format and Length

Format your paper using APA style.

  • Use the APA Style Paper Template. An APA Style Paper Tutorial is also provided to help you in writing and formatting your paper. Be sure to include:
    • A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.
    • A running head on all pages.
    • Appropriate section headings.
  • Your paper should comprise 3–5 pages of content plus title and references pages.
Supporting Evidence

Cite at least three credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications that support your research findings.

Graded Requirements

The research requirements, outlined below, correspond to the grading criteria in the assessment scoring guide, so be sure to address each point.

  • Explain how the organization’s mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
    • Include examples of ways a local and/or global initiative supports organizational mission and vision and promotes public health and safety.
  • Evaluate an organization’s ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in the community.
    • Consider the effects of social, cultural, economic, and physical barriers.
  • Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on the organization’s provision of services.
    • Consider the potential implications of funding decisions, policy, and legislation for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.
  • Explain how an organization’s work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
    • Consider how nurses might become involved with the organization.
  • Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.
    • Write with a specific purpose and audience in mind.
    • Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements.

Additional Requirements

Before submitting your paper, proofread it to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it difficult for them to focus on your research findings.

Portfolio Prompt: Remember to save the assessment to your ePortfolio so that you may refer to it as you complete the final capstone course.

Family Health

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Details:

Refer back to the interview and evaluation you conducted in the Topic 2 Family Health Assessment assignment. Identify the social determinates of health (SDOH) contributing to the family’s health status. In a 750-1,000-word paper, create a plan of action to incorporate health promotion strategies for this family. Include the following:

  1. Describe the SDOH that affect the family health status. What is the impact of these SDOH on the family? Discuss why these factors are prevalent for this family.
  2. Based on the information gathered through the family health assessment, recommend age-appropriate screenings for each family member. Provide support and rationale for your suggestions.
  3. Choose a health model to assist in creating a plan of action. Describe the model selected. Discuss the reasons why this health model is the best choice for this family. Provide rationale for your reasoning.
  4. Using the model, outline the steps for a family-centered health promotion. Include strategies for communication.

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria.

Prepare this assignment according to the 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.

community teaching proposal designed

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Details:
Note: This is an individual assignment. Applying what you have  learned thus far, develop a community teaching proposal designed to  address the needs of your community.

Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan:

  1. Primary Prevention/Health Promotion
  2. Secondary    Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
  3. Bioterrorism/Disaster
  4. Environmental Issues

Complete the “Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal.” This  will help you organize your plan and create an outline for the written assignment.

  1. After completing the teaching proposal, review the teaching    plan with a community health and public health provider in your    local community.
  2. Request feedback (strengths and    opportunities for improvement) from the provider.
  3. Complete    the “Community Teaching Experience” form.

Prepare this assignment according to the 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 Turnitin. Please refer  to the directions in the Student Success Center.

NRS-427V-RS-CommunityTeachingExperienceForm.doc NRS-427V-RS-CommunityTeachingWorkPlanProposal.docx