Researchers must make informed choices about the type of statistical analysis that best addresses the research question. For the past several weeks, you have been considering how and when a particular statistic should be employed. This week, you have focused on the use of nonparametric tests. Nonparametric methods are useful to researchers in performing statistical analyses of quantitative data sets that do not follow […]

   Quality Improvement Milestones Throughout history, major events have influenced quality improvement efforts in health care. For example, the Institute of Medicine’s report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System revealed statistics about errors in patient safety that result in thousands of deaths annually. Health care providers must be cognizant of the purpose and philosophy of quality improvement efforts as they lead the […]

  1.  In your own words discuss the empirical framework of the Purnell Model and what are the purposes of this model. 2.  Please mention and discuss the macro aspects of the model. 3.  What is the role of the head of household and genders according to this model? 4.  In your own words define the domain biocultural ecology and discuss one variation of this domain. As indicated […]

Rate yourself using the results from the “Nurse Manager Skills Inventory”: http://www.aone.org/resources/nurse-manager-skills-inventory.pdf Write a reflection of 750-1,000 words in which you identify your strengths and weaknesses related to the four content areas below: Personal and professional accountability Career planning Personal journey disciplines Reflective practice reference behaviors/tenets Discuss how you will use your current leadership skill set to advocate for change in your workplace. Identify one […]

1. What are three questions you should ask yourself when you begin your job search? 2. What are the most common mistakes people make in preparing their résumés? 3. What should you know about your prospective employer before the job interview? 4. What should the interviewee try to achieve during a job interview? What should you look for? What red flags should you watch for? […]

 Submit a summary of six of your articles on the discussion board. Discuss one strength and one weakness to each of these six articles on why the article may or may not provide sufficient evidence for your practice change.  NEUTROPENIC SEPSIS IS THE TOPIC AND THESE ARE THE ARTICLES    1- Butcher, L. (2016). Stepping up against SEPSIS. H&HN: Hospitals & Health Networks, 90(1), 38-42. […]

  Week 5: Anxiolytic Therapy & PTSD Treatment “I’m no longer at the mercy of my PTSD, and I would not be here today had I not had the proper diagnosis and treatment. It’s never too late to seek help.”—P.K. Philips, PTSD patient For individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety disorders, everyday life can be a constant challenge. Clients requiring anxiolytic […]

You have to create an E-Poster on what you see as the future of nursing practice and the role of nursing in the emerging health-care environment. You need to predict the future based on present evidence. The E-Poster needs to include the following: 1. Introduction 2. Statement of the issue 3. Evidence supporting the issue 4. Prediction of the future role of the nurse 5. […]

   Before the digital revolution, health information technology supplied very limited support for evidence-based practice. If nurses wanted to be informed about cutting-edge research, their best bet was to either subscribe to leading journals or make periodic trips to the library. With the establishment of research databases, however, nurses became empowered to learn about and facilitate interdisciplinary and translational research. Databases are just one example […]

 Lab Assignment: Respiratory Cleft Palate Essay 1. Write a 1-2 page paper about infants born with a cleft lip and palate. Be sure to answer all of the questions below: What are the different types of cleft lip and palate? What are some complications that an infant could experience with a cleft lip and palate? How is it diagnosed? What is the treatment? On average, […]