Students are encouraged to create portfolios and begin to “manage” their careers. When you began a college education you took the first step. You now need to begin to reflect on the next goal, then medium, and long-term goals. I did not complete my final degree until well into my 50’s. And that is fine, I loved my health care career. I was eager to […]

   Assignment: Evidence-Based Project, Part 1: Identifying Research Methodologies Is there a difference between “common practice” and “best practice”? When you first went to work for your current organization, experienced colleagues may have shared with you details about processes and procedures. Perhaps you even attended an orientation session to brief you on these matters. As a “rookie,” you likely kept the nature of your questions […]

These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities. Note:  The teaching plan proposal developed in this assignment will be used to develop your Community Teaching Plan: Community Presentation due in Topic 5. You are strongly encouraged to begin working on […]

An applicant’s professional history and qualifications are outlined in a resume. A cover letter is a way for the applicant to make a professional introduction to the hiring manager and demonstrate an interest in the company. Develop a current resume and create a formal cover letter for a position for which you would like to apply. Create both the cover letter and resume using a […]

  What are the common barriers to evidence translation in addressing this problem?      Diabetes is a significant burden in the United States and affects over 34 million people (CDC, 2020). As we continue to learn about this chronic and progressive illness, we have identified the lack of improvement in the management of the disease and the opportunities to close the knowledge gap in nursing […]

  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 […]

  NU310-6: Synthesize research evidence for best practice to improve patient outcomes. Read this Article The purpose of this assignment is for you to incorporate research evidence into a clinical model for a practice change. Using the Iowa Model for Evidence Based Practice as a guide, develop a concept map/schematic that shows the pathways necessary for a clinical change that you would like to see […]

  For this assignment you will prepare a 10-12-slide PowerPoint presentation on teaching techniques for diverse learners. Presentation Criteria: Prepare a plan for designing and delivering instruction that addresses both the needs of the selected population as well as other diverse students. Select a population that represents a type of diversity, which may include ethnic, learning styles, age, or cognitive ability. The selected population may be […]

COMPETENCIES 734.3.4 : Healthcare Utilization and Finance The graduate analyzes financial implications related to healthcare delivery, reimbursement, access, and national initiatives. INTRODUCTION It is essential that nurses understand the issues related to healthcare financing, including local, state, and national healthcare policies and initiatives that affect healthcare delivery. As a patient advocate, the professional nurse is in a position to work with patients and families to […]

The translation model that provides a framework for practice change             The most concern and unmet challenges towards the prevention and control of the epidemic obesity at the national and state level (Florida) are on how to ensure that the socially deprived individuals are benefiting from the interventions proposed by public health. There is a disproportionately increased level of obesity amongst ethnic minority, individuals with […]