Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully. Consider the course discussions so far and any insights gained from it. Create your Assignment submission and […]

  Assignment Description A Culture of Patient Safety Read this article: Sammer, C. & James, B. (2011, September 30). Patient safety culture: The nursing unit leader’s role. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing,16(3), Manuscript 3.                   In the Hospital Hope scenario, what do you think was the most important factor that led to the change in […]

  Signature Assignment Title: What Makes a Good Leader? Signature Assignment Description/Directions: Choose one or more leadership topic(s) from your textbook or from a scholarly source from a previous discussion or assignment from this course and write about its application to nursing practice. Provide definitions, history/background, and major concepts of chosen topic.  Describe the topic’s function in nursing practice by examining at least three different […]

  Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two qualitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part 1” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses. Use the practice problem and two qualitative, peer-reviewed research article you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to […]

   Second Week Assignment Medical Terminology  TEXT AND MATERIALS:  Medical Terminology for Health Professions. Erlich, Ann & Schroeder, Carol L. Delmar-Cengage, 2017. Eigth Edition. ISBN: 978-1-305-63435-0. A. Read Chapter 2. Textbook: Medical Terminology for Health Professions. Author: Ann Ehrlich. B. Answer Learning Exercises  * Matching words parts 1, 2, and 3:   * Definitions  * Matching Regions of the Thorax and Abdomen C. Answer the […]

Submit: Annotation of a Qualitative Research Article This week, you will submit the annotation of a qualitative research article on a topic of your interest. Narrative, ethnographic, grounded theory, case study, and phenomenology are examples of types of research designs or approaches used in qualitative research. An annotation consists of three separate paragraphs that cover three respective components: summary, analysis, and application. These three components […]

“Our Sense of Self” project for Social Psychology     Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity: · Textbook: Chapter 3 · Lesson · Minimum of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook) InstructionsThis week we explored the topics of self-concept, self-esteem and self-presentation. Take some time to reflect on your own self-concept. Who are you? How do you define yourself? How do you […]

The interpretation of research in health care is essential to decision making. By understanding research, health care providers can identify risk factors, trends, outcomes for treatment, health care costs and best practices. To be effective in evaluating and interpreting research, the reader must first understand how to interpret the findings. You will practice article analysis in Topics 2, 3, and 5. For this assignment: Search […]

A minimum of 2 paragraphs  Discussion Advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) have to consider a broad range of factors when prescribing medicines. For instance, professionals in this area have to consider federal and state laws that regulate their practices. The focus on controlled substances is particularly important because registered nurses have a responsibility to prevent fraud and diversion (Klein, 2016). ARNPs have the authority to […]

  Review the IOM report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” and explore the “Campaign for Action: State Action Coalition” website. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss the influence the IOM report and state-based action coalitions have had on nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing workforce development, and how they continue to advance the goals for the nursing profession. Include the following: Describe […]