Purpose This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). CO 1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7) CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8) CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-based practice. (PO 4 & […]

  Consider experienced nurses you know or imagine the qualities required of nurses to be efficient at accomplishing their daily work. How do these nurses plan and organize their daily assignments? How do the more experienced nurses interact with other members of the health care team? Identify and list several management skills that help nurses accomplish their work more efficiently. References:  Cherry, B. & Jacob, […]

  The purpose of this assignment is to analyze how an organization’s quality and improvement processes contribute to its risk management program. This assignment builds on the Risk Management Program Analysis – Part One assignment you completed in Topic 1 of this course. Assume that the sample risk management program you analyzed in Topic 1 was implemented and is now currently in use by your […]

Practicum Discussion: Culturally aware nurses recognize that states  of health are revealed differently across cultures and ethnicities.  Culture and ethnic background will affect the way each individual  responds to health, illness, and death (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2016).  These nurses are also aware of their own biases, which may affect the  care they provide to others (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2016). Because  most nurses work in institutions […]

Politics and The Law The Health Care System Economics of Health Care Read chapters 10, 11 & 12 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentations.  Once done answer the following questions;  Discuss the power of nursing to influence and change health policy.  Mention and discuss current health policy issues. Describe and discuss the organization of the public health care system at the […]

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 […]

  I need the answers in about 180 words. DQ-6 Review “Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics: Clinical Importance Versus Statistical Significance in Research,” located in topic materials. Provide examples of how you addressed feasibility and statistical versus clinical significance in your proposal. For example, why did you select a four-week time frame for your project versus a power analysis? Did you select this because it was […]

  Create a PowerPoint presentation of no more than 15 slides that reflect your understanding of the three macronutrients discussed in this module: Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins. Be creative!Each slide should include information about each macronutrient. Definition of the macronutrient inclusive of its function and structure Where they are digested and absorbed Types and their purpose Special characteristics and function Clinical applications as they relate […]

  Week 3 Discussion 1: Identifying Research Gaps by Interviewing an Expert Clinician Value: 100 points Due: Create your initial post by Day 3, and reply to at least two of your peers by Day 7. Grading Category: Discussions Note: In this type of discussion, you will not see the responses of your peers until after you have posted your own initial post. Introduction You […]

   Write a brief analysis (no longer than 2 pages) of the connection between evidence-based practice and the Quadruple Aim.  · Define the Quadruple Aim and explain its application to evidence-based practice. Your analysis should address how evidence-based practice might (or might not) help reach the Quadruple Aim, including each of the four measures of:    o Patient experience (2–3 paragraphs)    o Population health […]