As a nurse, you are the individual who has the ability to empower patients in the decision-making process pertaining to their health care. In addition, you are in a unique position to empower your nursing colleagues to improve job satisfaction and use performance indicator data from dashboards to effect social change. In this week’s Learning Resources, you examined both the National Database of Nursing Quality […]

 To learn more about qualitative designs, please visit the following website: Qualitative Research Designs For quantitative designs, please visit the following website: Research Designs Based on the following titles of research studies, identify what you believe to be the design (Qualitative or Quantitative) of the study and the rationale for your selection. Refer to the links above for descriptions of research designs. 1. Determining the […]

You will develop a syllabus for an 8-week undergraduate nursing course in your area of interest that conveys the essential components of that course to the learner. Schools commonly establish guidelines and formats for information to be included in all syllabi developed for nursing courses. To deter misunderstandings, many institutions require all syllabi to include specific statements about institutional, departmental, and course policies on academic […]

  Design nursing care strategies which incorporate genetic and genomic risk factors. Scenario You are a new graduate nurse caring for a patient that received a positive result from a genetic or genomic testing technology. Part of your role as a general nurse in genetic and genomic care is to provide accurate information, ensure appropriate patient referral, and serve as a patient advocate. Instructions Develop […]

It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span. Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed […]

   Discussion Prompt #1 ·  This discussion prompt refers to the Pathways to Safer Opioid Use simulation.  After participating in the Pathways to Safer Opioid Use simulation exercise, reflect on the following.   Have you empowered a patient to believe they could make needed lifestyle modifications irrespective of the barriers that exist in their environment? Please provide examples. If so, you were engaged in health […]

  This assessment requires you to complete a Genetic/Genomic Nursing Assessment using the information found in your text on page 224, Box 8-7.  You DO NOT need to create a family tree.  Rather, write out your assignment in APA format and address the items from the Nursing Assessment box 8-7. Your paper should include the following information: Identify three generations of one family (male/female, age, […]

  When politics and medical science intersect, there can be much debate. Sometimes anecdotes or hearsay are misused as evidence to support a particular point. Despite these and other challenges, however, evidence-based approaches are increasingly used to inform health policy decision-making regarding causes of disease, intervention strategies, and issues impacting society. One example is the introduction of childhood vaccinations and the use of evidence-based arguments […]

Most patients with mental health disorders are not aggressive.  However, it is important for nurses to be able to know the signs and symptoms associated with the five phases of aggression, and to appropriately apply nursing interventions to assist in treating aggressive patients.  Please read the case study below and answer the four questions related to it. Aggression Case StudyChristopher, who is 14 years of […]

Work with your preceptor to assess the organization for required resources needed for the strategic plan if the change proposal were to be implemented. Review your strategic plan and determine what resources would be needed if the change proposal were to be implemented. Write a list of at least four resources you will need in order to implement your change proposal. The assignment will be […]