Refer to “Sallie Mae Fisher’s Health History and Discharge Orders” for specifics related to the case study used to inform the assignment.

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As a group, observe the simulated “Home Visit With Sallie Mae Fisher” video (http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs410v_vp01Alt.php).
Refer to “Sallie Mae Fisher’s Health History and Discharge Orders” for specifics related to the case study used to inform the assignment.
Using “Home Visit With Sallie Mae Fisher” and “Sallie Mae Fisher’s Health History and Discharge Orders,” complete the following components of this assignment:
Essay Portion
After viewing the home visit, write an essay of 500-750-words in which you do the following:

Identify, prioritize, and describe at least four problems.
Provide substantiating evidence (assessment data) for each problem identified.
Identify and describe at least four medical and/or nursing interventions.
Discuss your rationale for the interventions identified.

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

What do you think about the current image of nursing?

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For the following two questions please write at least 3 paragraphs each ARIAL 12 FONT.  Be sure to explore and read more than one reference and it include it in your paper.  
Questions:
1. What do you think about the current image of nursing?
2. What factors facilitate professional role development in Nursing?

Compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the impact on knowledge and attitudes

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PROS and CONS (ONE SLIDES FOR EACH ) AND REFERENCES NEDEED of  IMPACT ON COMPETENCY.

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment. 
In your CLC group, create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides in which you compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the following:

Impact on competency (THIS IS MY PART)- PROS AND CONS

Take a position with your CLC group: Should continuing nursing education be mandatory for all nurses? Support your position with rationale.
A minimum of three scholarly sources are required for this assignment. 
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. 
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

RUBRIC:

Compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the impact on competency, and use the comparison to support group opinion of mandatory continuing nursing education.

Thoughtfully compares most of the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the impact on competency, and supports comparisons with logical reasoning and research. Clearly and persuasively presents group’s position on continuing nursing education, and draws support from specific examples from the pro/con comparison.

Compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the impact on knowledge and attitudes, and use the comparison to support group opinion of mandatory continuing nursing education.

Thoughtfully compares most of the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the impact on knowledge and attitudes, and supports comparisons with logical reasoning and research. Clearly and persuasively presents group’s position on continuing nursing education, and draws support from specific examples from the pro/con comparison.

Compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education, as it relates to professional certification, and use the comparison to support group opinion of mandatory continuing nursing education.

Thoughtfully compares most of the pros and cons of continuing nursing as it relates to professional certification, and supports comparisons with logical reasoning and research. Clearly and persuasively presents group’s position on continuing nursing education, and draws support from specific examples from the pro/con comparison

Compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and use the comparison to support group opinion of mandatory continuing nursing education.

Thoughtfully compares most of the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and supports comparisons with logical reasoning and research. Clearly and persuasively presents group’s position on continuing nursing education, and draws support from specific examples from the pro/con comparison.

Compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the ANA Code of Ethics, and use the comparison to support group opinion of mandatory continuing nursing education.

Thoughtfully compares most of the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the ANA Code of Ethics, and supports comparisons with logical reasoning and research. Clearly and persuasively presents group’s position on continuing nursing education, and draws support from specific examples from the pro/con comparison.

Layout

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.

Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.

The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Writer is clearly in control of standard, written academic English.

Evaluating and Documenting Sources(in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, references page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)

Title slide is complete. References section includes correctly cited sources. Correct citations are included within the body of the presentation.

Identify a possible funding source that addresses your issue

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Max Points: 155

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:

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 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.

What is the most influential accomplishment in nursing theory from the 1950’s and 1960’s?

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Ann, a community nurse, made an afternoon home visit with Susan and her father. After the death of her mother, Susan had growing concerns about her father living alone. “I worry about my father all the time. He is becoming more forgetful and he has trouble seeing. Mom used to take care of him. I am not sleeping and I am irritable around him. Yesterday I shouted at him because he wouldn’t let me help him with his laundry. I felt terrible! I am at my wits’ end! My brothers and sisters do not want to put dad in a nursing home but they are not willing to help out. As usual, they have left me with all the responsibility. I work part time and have two small children to care for.” Susan’s father, Sam, sat quietly with tears filling his eyes. He was well nourished and well-groomed but would not make eye contact. Nurse Ann noticed that the house was clean and orderly. A tray in front of the TV had the remains of a ham sandwich and glass of ice tea. Mail was piled up, unopened on a small table near the front door. There was only one car in the driveway and the yard was in need of attention.

What questions does Orlando’s theory guide the nurse to consider in caring for Susan and Sam?
Develop a family plan of care from the perspective of Orlando.

Explore the 1950 and 60’s in the United States:

Explore was happening in the United States during this time (culture, social, economics, struggles)
What did nursing look like during this time (what were their jobs like, responsibilities, dress, autonomy, respect)
What is the most influential accomplishment in nursing theory from the 1950’s and 1960’s?

Power Point should include at least 4 outside references and the textbook. It should include title and reference slides and

Discuss what might be the first step in addressing and resolving this issue.

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What is the main issue for your organization in addressing a solution to evidence-based nursing practice? Discuss what might be the first step in addressing and resolving this issue.

During your practicum, determine what clinical problem or issue the organization is facing. Discuss two implications for nursing.

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During your practicum, determine what clinical problem or issue the organization is facing. Discuss two implications for nursing.

Examine the nursing theory’s components

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n this assignment, you are to select a theory of nursing that fits with your understanding of effective nursing values and practices. Prepare a thorough review of the theory, including a discussion of how this theory will guide your planning to implement the theory in your work as a nurse, will inform you anticipation of barriers to implementation and will assist you in creating a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of care provided while employing this theory.(Imogene king’s theory of goal attainment)

Use the following process to guide your work:

Select one nursing theory that is useful to your practice setting.
Research the literature for refereed journal articles (include current, classic – by theorist, and relevant scholarly sources) that discuss the use of the theory in practice. Use a sufficient number of scholarly sources in your paper, but at least five.
Critically review the nursing theory and develop a plan for how you would utilize this theory in your practice. Be sure to include thoughts related to holistic spiritual nursing care. (Use Chapter 3 of Smith & Parker to review theory.)
In a 6-8 page (not including the title and reference pages, no abstract required for this paper) 6th edition APA paper using spelling/grammar following APA guidelines:
Introduction (Overview, purpose, your rationale for selecting the nursing theory, and plan for paper)
Synthesis of selected nursing theory
Examine the nursing theory’s components
Design plan for implementing nursing theory into practice
Anticipate potential barriers/challenges to implementation
Create plan for evaluating the effectiveness of care provided using this nursing theory
Construct examples.
Summary (explain how you have met the purpose of this paper

Identify strategies and best practices for using informatics in nursing and health care.

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Please Check the Competencies:
Overview 
  
Write 3–5 pages in which you describe a nursing informatics best practices policy for effective and safe data use in a nursing practice setting or organization.

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

Competency 2: Identify strategies and best practices for using informatics in nursing and health care.       

Describe the best practices needed to promote and support data security.
Describe the ethical standards needed to promote patient confidentiality.
Describe regulatory requirements that promote and support positive patient outcomes related to a specific population.
Describe the types of behaviors and skills nurse leaders need to guide the use of information technology and research for improved patient-care outcomes.

Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with expectations of a nursing professional.       

Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

How do nurses develop best practice?
How does research support best practice?
What are best practices in your organization that you think are exemplars for improving patient care?
What nursing roles should be in place to support the use of evidenced-based practice?
How would you describe the concept of meaningful use and technology adoption stages: electronic health records (EHR) incentive programs, and how does this fit within the context of best practice?
What are the main points to consider as you review The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and why is this best practice?
How does the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA) support patient safety and improved patient outcomes?

Assessment Instructions 
  
Imagine an organization asks you to contribute to the development of an information system best-practices policy to help maintain patient safety and patient confidentiality in their practice setting. The organization wants you to create a document to help the group better understand why an informatics policy is needed and the practices that should be included in the policy.
A nursing informatics best-practices document can serve multiple purposes, such as a handout for new-hire orientation or as a background report given to a committee tasked with creating or updating a nursing informatics best-practices policy.
Preparation
To expand your understanding of nursing informatics best practices within the industry, research the most current information about the topics of nursing best-practices documents and nursing informatics best practices.
Using different methods (Web search, for example), locate 4–6 scholarly articles related to best practices designed to support positive patient outcomes related to the following areas:

The meaning of secure data practices.
Ethical standards needed to promote and support data security.
Patient confidentiality.
Regulatory requirements.
Behaviors and skills nurse leaders need to guide the use of information technology and research for improved patient-care outcomes.

Directions
Create a description of a nursing informatics best-practices policy document designed to define and encourage effective and safe data use in a practice setting or organization.

Purpose Statement: Statement of why an organization would create the policy. Include any reasons and intent that supports the creation of an informatics best-practices policy.
Best Practices Definitions and Descriptions: 

Definitions of secure practices, data security, and patient confidentiality.
Ethical standards.
Regulatory requirements.

Implementation: 

Behaviors – describe the behaviors nurse leaders will need to demonstrate that will guide implementation of the policy.
Skills required – describe the skills needed to ensure policy adherence.

Format your document using the professional format and style (corporate identity) used in your organization or practice setting. Note: If you are not currently working in an organizational setting, follow the formatting instructions below.
Additional Requirements

Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Format resources and citations according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
Number of resources: Cite a minimum of four peer-reviewed resources.
Length: Submit 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.