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news clipping

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Write a 1- 2 page essay addressing the discussion questions posed for the one you selected.  Be sure to clearly identify the news clipping you selected.

Adhere to APA formatting and cite all sources. Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

 

Find Out More: You may use these and other outside sources to frame your discussion.

Assignment Discussion Questions

1. Discuss the issues of integrity in this case.

2. Should criminal charges be considered in this case, if accurately reported? Discuss your answer.

3. Why did you choose to respond to this story?

4. How is integrity displayed in your clinical setting?

Video transcript

#1 Wrong Operation Doctor (ethics and integrity) Hospitals find it hard to protect patients from wrong-site surgery. Last year a jury returned a $20 million negligence verdict against Arkansas Children’s Hospital for surgery performed on the wrong side of the brain of a 15-year-old boy who was left psychotic and severely brain damaged. Testimony showed that the error was not disclosed to his parents for more than a year. The hospital issued a statement saying it deeply regretted the error and had “redoubled our efforts to prevent” a recurrence. So, what happened? “Health care has far too little accountability for results … . All the pressures are on the side of production; that’s how you get paid,” said Peter Pronovost, a prominent safety expert and medical director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Innovation in Quality Patient Care. He added that increased pressure to quickly turn over operating rooms has trumped patient safety, increasing the chance of error. Kenneth W. Kizer, who coined the term “never event” nearly a decade ago when he headed the National Quality Forum, a leading patient safety organization, said he believes reducing the number of errors will require tougher reporting rules and increased transparency.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Plan

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Assignment: Capstone Paper: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Plan

Using the Quality Improvement model you described in Week 3, provide a detailed explanation of the evidence-based practice plan that you will use to address the practice problem (6–10 paragraphs). Be sure to include the sources you found in the analysis of the evidence to support your EBP plan. Use appropriate and persuasive language that communicates meaning with clarity and fluency to readers, and is virtually error-free (see AWE Capstone Checklist).

To prepare for this Assignment:

Remember: Each section of the Capstone Paper must meet the Academic Writing Expectations for the Capstone Level.

For this Assignment, write 4-5 paragraphs that address the following:

  • Evidence-Based Practice Performance Improvement Plan Explanation
    • Using the Quality Improvement model you described in Week 3, provide a detailed explanation of the quality improvement plan that you will use to address the practice problem.
    • Use the sources you found in the analysis of the evidence to support the plan.

Paper on Diabetes.

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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.

Communicable Disease Selection

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Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of   epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to   “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of   Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance completing this assignment.

Communicable Disease Selection

Choose one communicable disease from the following list:

  1. Chickenpox
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Influenza
  4. Mononucleosis
  5. Hepatitis B
  6. HIV
  7. Ebola
  8. Measles
  9. Polio
  10. Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Address the following:

  1. Describe the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of     transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of     interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this     a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time,     whom to report to, etc.
  2. Describe the determinants of health     and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this   disease.
  3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to     the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host     factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental     factors. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic     triangle). Are there any special considerations or notifications for     the community, schools, or general population?
  4. Explain the     role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data     collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).
  5. Identify at     least one national agency or organization that addresses the     communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s)     contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
  6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this     addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to     a particular area? Provide an example.

A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.

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.

NRS427V-RS-CommunicableDiseaseChain.doc

Battling Bad Science 

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Discussion 1

TedTalk: Ben Goldacre: Battling Bad Science 

How do you know something?

Babbie (2016) stated, “social theory has to do with what is, not with what should be. For many centuries, however, social theory did not distinguish between these two orientations. Social philosophers liberally mixed their observations of what happened around them, their speculations about why, and their ideas about how things ought to be. Although modern social researchers may do the same from time to time, as scientists they focus on how things actually are and why” (pg. 9).

If social researchers ‘focus on how things actually are and why’, why are we considering the information provided in the TedTalk, Battling Bad Science?

Discussion 2

What is inductive reasoning and why is it associated with qualitative research? 

What is deductive reasoning and why is it associated with quantitative research? 

And to move this discussion even further, what is abductive reasoning?

students with disabilities?

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1. Watch this video first:  https://www.pbs.org/video/georgia-segregates-kids-with-disabilities-behavior-problems-1445556187/

2. Write 1.5 pages in APA FORMAT

3.  Answer the following questions in the essay:

-What might be the state of Georgia’s rationale for this practice?

-Other than the obvious, horrific examples given in the video, how could such segregation be damaging to students with disabilities?

-How might the state of Georgia address this issue? Remember to take into account their possible rationale for the practice.

-Essay should be 1.5 pages in length.

 different nursing care

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Directions

  1. Read your text, Finkelman (2016), pp- 111-116.
  2. Observe staff in delivery of nursing care provided. Practice settings may vary depending on availability.
  3. Identify the model of nursing care that you observed. Be specific about what you observed, who was doing what, when, how and what led you to identify the particular model.
  4. Write a 5-7 page paper.
  5. You are required to complete the assignment using the Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version)
  6. Review and summarize two scholarly resources (not including your text) related to the nursing care model you observed in the practice setting.
  7. Review and summarize two scholarly resources (not including your text) related to a nursing care model that is different from the one you observed in the practice setting.
  8. Discuss your observations about how the current nursing care model is being implemented. Be specific.
  9. Recommend a different nursing care model that could be implemented to improve quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction. Be specific.
  10. Provide a summary/conclusion about this experience/assignment and what you learned about nursing care models.
  11. Write your paper using APA format using Microsoft Office 2010 or later.
  12. Plagiarism free because your paper will automatically load on to Turn-it-in when you submit.

critical health issue

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ITS VERY IMPORTANT TO MEET THE COMPETENCES; PLS CHECK THE COMPEYENCES!

Prepare a 3–4 page report on a critical health issue in a community or state.

Describe the factors that contribute to the health issue and interventions that have been implemented. Explain the scope and role of nursing in the interventions, and recommend ways the scope of the interventions might be expanded.

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

 

  • Competency 1: Explain the factors that affect the health of communities.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Explain the factors that contribute to a critical health care issue within a specific community.
  • Competency 2: Apply evidence-based interventions to promote health and disease prevention and respond to community health issues.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Describe current interventions to target a critical health care issue within a specific community.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Describe the scope and role of nursing in current interventions that target a critical health care issue.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Recommend evidence-based ways to expand the scope of interventions to target a critical health care issue.
  • Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations of a nursing professional.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Describe a critical health care issue within a specific community.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Correctly format citations and references, using current APA style.

Assessment Instructions

 

Preparation

Suppose your organization is concerned about a number of health issues that have either affected an increased number of the residents in the community or show the probability of affecting a larger number of people in the population. Your organizational leaders have asked different health care professionals within the organization, including you, to examine the issues from your perspective, and to submit a report that includes evidence-based ways to address the issues.

You will first need to identify a critical health care issue in your community or state. You may choose either a public health issue, such as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), measles, Lyme disease, asthma, et cetera; or a community health issue, such as uncontrolled diabetes, congestive heart disease, 30-day readmission, et cetera.

Then, look in the Capella library and on the Internet for statistics and peer-reviewed or professional resources to use in preparing your report.

Requirements

Format this assessment as a professional report. It may help to look at reports or other documents used within your organization and to follow that formatting. You must still follow APA guidelines for in-text citations and references, and include a title page and reference page.

Within the report:

  • Describe one critical health issue in your community or state that has grown larger or has the potential to become larger. Be sure to include any statistics available on the health issue. Tip: check your county and/or state health department Web site.
  • Explain the factors that contribute to this health issue. Consider things such as access to health care services, economics, culture, attitude, education, health care policies, and so on.
  • Describe any interventions your community or state has put in place to address the health care issue. Include information on how long the interventions have been in place, how the community was made aware of the interventions, and so on.
  • Describe the scope and role of nursing and public health nursing in the interventions to reduce the health issue.
  • Recommend evidence-based ways the scope of the interventions could be expanded to increase positive health outcomes. Think in terms of cost, efficiency and access, effectiveness, and the use of both conventional and unconventional interventions.

Additional Requirements

Complete your assessment using the following specifications:

  • Title page and reference page.
  • Number of pages: 3–4 (not  including the title and reference pages).
  • At least 3 current scholarly or professional resources.
  • APA format for citations and references.
  • Times New Roman font, 12-point, double-spaced.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Sandra is a 27-year-old female admitted with a possible Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). She smokes one pack per day and is on birth control. She has a history of hypertension and obesity. She is admitted to the hospital and placed on bedrest. Heparin drip is started per protocol. The Provider is anticipating on sending her home with Coumadin.

  • * Can Sandra be placed on Coumadin and Heparin at the same time? Explain your answer.
  • * Develop 3 teaching points important for Sandra to know about her medications regimen.
  •   * What questions would you ask Sandra to verify that she understand the 3 teaching points?

I need Reference please.

Musculoskeletal System

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Case Study: Topic

Case Study Posting Requirements

  • Make sure all of the topics in the case study have been addressed.
  • Cite at least three sources—journal articles, textbooks or evidenced-based websites to support the content.
  • All sources must be within five years.
  • Do not use .com, Wikipedia, or up-to-date, etc., for your sources.

Case Study 1

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Jennifer belongs to a women’s rugby team. At 23 years old, she has been playing for five years and trains daily to keep up her strength and stamina. During one game, she was injured. Unable to walk, she was carried off the field supported by her coach and an athletic therapist. At the hospital, after an examination and MRI of her right knee, she was given her diagnosis. Jennifer suffered what is often termed the “O’Donoghue triad”: a ruptured medial collateral ligament, a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, and tear of the medial meniscus.

  1. Jennifer’s injury involved the complete tearing of two ligaments. What are the similarities and differences between the anatomy and function of ligaments and tendons?
  2. Jennifer’s rehabilitation will include techniques that will increase her joint proprioception. What is proprioception, and what will occur if this neural function is not restored?
  3. The knee joint exemplifies a diarthrodial joint. What are the anatomy of the synovial membrane and the importance of synovial fluid in such a joint?

Case Study 2

Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, Neoplasms

Marvin is a healthy, active 36-year-old who belongs to a martial arts club. Once a week he takes lessons in Judo, and on the weekends, he participates in local competitions. At his last competition, Marvin was paired with a skilled participant from another club. His rival threw him to the mats, and as Marvin struggled, came down hard to pin him down. Marvin heard a snap, followed by instant pain in his left forearm. Radiographs at the local hospital confirmed he suffered a transverse fracture of the distal aspect of his left ulna.

  1. What are the typical signs and symptoms of a fracture? Why shortly after the injury does the pain temporarily subside?
  2. How does a hematoma form, and what function does it serve in the process of healing a fracture?
  3. Marvin was told he would be seeing a physiotherapist as his healing progressed. What are the muscular and joint changes that occur during immobilization and the ways Marvin and his physiotherapist can work to address these changes?

Case Study 3

Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Developmental and Metabolic Disorders

Mandy is a 16-year-old competitive figure skater who practices several hours a day with her coach at the skating arena. Because of her extremely active lifestyle and restricted diet to maintain her athletic physique, she experiences ongoing amenorrhea. One day during practice, she landed a jump and fell to the ice in pain. Her left foot swelled up almost immediately, making it difficult for her coach to remove the skate. At the hospital, radiographs revealed a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone and general radiolucency of all the bones in her foot. A follow-up DXA revealed a bone mass of 2.7 standard deviations below mean.

  1. What is the etiology of Mandy’s premature osteoporosis, and how her condition is thought to contribute to a decrease in bone density?
  2. Knowing what you do about bone mineralization, why does a deficiency of estrogen in women lead to osteoporotic change?
  3. Osteoporosis and osteomalacia both involve abnormal bone mineralization. What are the general macroscopic differences of these two conditions?

Case Study 4

Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Rick is a 27-year-old who works in an accounting firm. He had started to experience lower back pain and stiffness that he thought were a result of the long hours he spent at his desk. More recently, however, he began to have sleep difficulties. He found that he often woke up during the night feeling hot and sometimes sweaty. Furthermore, his back pain disrupted his sleep, particularly when it radiated around his pelvis and into his thighs. When his lack of sleep began to interfere with his work, he went to an osteopath to see what was wrong. She listened to his case history carefully. Upon physical examination, she noted a slight decrease in his lumbar lordosis and a reduced range of movement in his lumbar spine. His blood tests revealed the presence of HLA-B27, an elevated ESR, and absence of RH. His radiograph showed evidence of sacroiliitis.

  1. What is the likely diagnosis Rick received? What are the common clinical presentation and manifestations of the disease?
  2. Why is osteoarthritis of the hips a potential secondary complication of this disease? What are the structural changes that occur in the articular cartilage of an osteoarthritic joint?
  3. What is the effect of advanced ankylosing spondylitis on lung function?

Case Study 5

Structure and Function of the Skin

Yael is an 18-year-old college student who is bothered by excessive perspiration. She knew she sweat a lot under her arms and kept antiperspirant in her schoolbag to use throughout the day. Yael’s problem was not limited to under her arms, however. Her hands and feet also perspired heavily, and it embarrassed her. She did not like holding her boyfriend’s hand if her hands were particularly sweaty, and she had problems grasping her pen while in class because her palm became slippery. Yael suffered from a condition called primary focal hyperhidrosis, a condition involving hyperactive sweat glands in certain areas of the body.

  1. What are the anatomical and functional differences between eccrine and apocrine glands?
  2. What autonomic nervous system controls the function of thermoregulation of the skin? How do goosebumpsgoose bumps contribute to heat conservation?
  3. Describe the location of the blood plexuses in the skin. How is blood circulation to the skin involved in thermoregulation?

Case Study 6

Disorders of Skin Integrity and Function

Leonard works in the agriculture industry and raises beef cattle. At 60 years of age, he has spent most of his life working outdoors harvesting hay and tending to his herds. His wife was the first to notice a change in his skin. One day, after taking off his shirt, she noticed a significant change in the mole he had on his right shoulder. It not only was darker but was moist and appeared to have been bleeding at one point. Surrounding the mole, his skin was red. His wife remembered hearing stories of Leonard working on his father’s farm, spending long hours out in the hot sun even though his father had gone into the barn to work during the hottest part of the day. She insisted him go to the family physician to have it examined.

  1. Leonard’s physician performed a biopsy on the lesion and told Leonard he suspected the growth may be malignant melanoma. What cells are affected in this form of skin cancer? How might his childhood exposures to the sun predispose him to this form of cancer?
  2. How do UVA and UVB rays contribute to the process of oncogenesis in skin cells?
  3. The mole on Leonard’s shoulder was a nevocellular nevus. What are the cellular composition and appearance of this type of mole before it underwent malignant change?

To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Home.