The purpose of this assignment is to prepare students to make  staffing decisions based on sound financial management principles and  compliance guidelines. Scenario: You are the nurse leader of a  30-bed medical surgical unit and have to account for all staffing,  including any discrepancies. Using sound financial management  principles, complete the “NUR-621 Topic 8: Staffing Matrix” in the  provided excel template. After completing the matrix, […]

Course Project: Part 1—Identifying a Researchable Problem One of the most challenging aspects of EBP is to actually identify the answerable question.   —Karen Sue Davies   Formulating a question that targets the goal of your research is a challenging but essential task. The question plays a crucial role in all other aspects of the research, including the determination of the research design and theoretical […]

An implementation plan prepares students to apply the research they have identified and vetted to the problem or issue they have identified for their Capstone Change Proposal Project. A literature review enables students to map out and move into the active planning and development stages of the Project.   In this assignment students will develop a 750-1,000-word literature review in which to synthesize what is […]

  Identify multidimensional nursing care strategies for clients with reproductive system disorders. Scenario You work in a gynecological office, and your office has been asked to participate in a women’s health fair. The focus of the fair is health promotion. Preventative screening for female reproductive disorders is vital to identify and treat rapidly to produce the best patient outcomes. Preventative screening includes mammogram and Pap […]

  1.EBP (PowerPoint Slides 7 and 8)  assignment number 1   2. Resume and Cover Letter. ssignment number 2 & 3  Each student will submit a copy of his or her resume and cover letter to the assignment area in BrightSpace. The goal of this assignment is to allow the student to begin preparing for their professional nursing career.  Grading will focus on the student’s […]

Interprofessional Collaboration Directions: You will prepare a 7-10 slide PowerPoint presentation meeting the following criteria.Interprofessional collaboration is essential for advanced nursing practice and the success of the healthcare team. It is crucial to remember that all healthcare team members are working towards the same goal of advancing health and promoting favorable patient outcomes. Review the Interprofessional Collaborative Initiative Domains and Competencies located in Box 12.1 […]

There is often the requirement to evaluate descriptive statistics for data within the organization or for health care information. Every year the National Cancer Institute collects and publishes data based on patient demographics. Understanding differences between the groups based upon the collected data often informs health care professionals towards research, treatment options, or patient education. Using the data on the “National Cancer Institute Data” Excel […]

    Question 2.                 A patient with a diagnosis of insomnia is surprised when his physician explains to him that his brain is still highly active during normal sleep. Which of the following statements best captures the character of brain activity during sleep? “Fewer neurons in your brain are firing when you’re asleep, but they’re more synchronized than when you’re awake.” “While you’re obviously less […]

Discussion: Diagnosing and Managing Gynecologic Conditions Gynecologic conditions can be difficult to diagnose for a variety of reasons, including overlapping symptoms, lack of patient knowledge, or even patient fear or embarrassment about sharing information. Your role provides you the opportunity to develop a relationship of trust and understanding with these patients so that you can gather the appropriate details related to medical history and current […]

   Question 1 A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and is receiving an opioid analgesic. Which of the following would be the nurse’s priority assessments? A) Respiratory rate, seizure activity, and electrolytesB) Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousnessC) Liver function studies, pain intensity, and blood glucose levelD) Respiratory rate, pain intensity, and mental status Question 2 A […]