Describe the problem. What is the focus of your group’s work? Explain the significance of the problem in terms of patient outcomes. What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem?

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Nurse Patient Ratio

The paper will include the following sections:

a. Clinical Question (45 points/28%)

• Describe the problem. What is the focus of your group’s work?

• Explain the significance of the problem in terms of patient outcomes. What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations.

• PICOT question in support of the group topic.

• State the purpose of your paper. What will your paper do or describe? This is similar to a problem statement. “The purpose of this paper is to . . .”

b. Levels of Evidence (20 points/13%)

• Identify the type of question being asked (therapy, prognosis, meaning, etc.).

• What is the best type of evidence to answer that question (e.g., RCT, cohort study, qualitative study, etc.)?

c. Search Strategy (65 points/41%)

• List search terms and results.

• Databases used (start with the CU library). Link your search with the PICOT question described above.

• Refinement decisions. As you did your search, what decisions did you make in refinement to get your required articles down to a reasonable number for review? Were any limits used? If so, what?

• Identification of two (2) most relevant articles (primary sources published within the last 5 years).

What are the potential ethical and legal implications for each of the following practice members? hat strategies would you implement to prevent further episodes of potentially illegal behavior? What leadership qualities would you apply to effect a positive change in the practice?

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Reflection on Learning

You are a family nurse practitioner employed in a busy primary care office. The providers in the group include one physician and three nurse practitioners. The back office staff includes eight medical assistants who assist with patient care as well as filing, answering calls from patients, processing laboratory results and taking prescription renewal requests from patients and pharmacies. Stephanie, a medical assistant, has worked in the practice for 10 years and is very proficient at her job. She knows almost every patient in the practice, and has an excellent rapport with all of the providers.

Mrs. Smith was seen today in the office for an annual physical. Her last appointment was a year ago for the same reason. During this visit, Mrs. Smith brought an empty bottle of amoxicillin with her and asked if she could have a refill. You noted the patient’s name on the label, and the date on the bottle was 1 week ago. You also noted your name printed on the label as the prescriber. The patient admitted that she called last week concerned about her cough and spoke to Stephanie. You do not recall having discussed this patient with Stephanie nor do the other providers in the practice.

Questions:
What are the potential ethical and legal implications for each of the following practice members?

-Medical assistant
-Nurse Practitioner
-Medical Director
-Practice

What strategies would you implement to prevent further episodes of potentially illegal behavior?
What leadership qualities would you apply to effect a positive change in the practice?  Be thinking about the culture of the practice.

Summarise the key issues in your reflective commentary and development plan. Identify implications for future reflective practice and personal development.

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The Personal Effectiveness for Professional Practice

Summative Assessment Guidelines for the Personal Effectiveness for Professional Practice Module: Reflective Commentary and Development Plan (1500 words)

You are required to write a single document including: Part (1) a reflective commentary based on your experiences in one of the module sessions identifying an aspect of personal effectiveness that you need to develop and Part (2) a development plan which details how you will improve on the aspect of personal effectiveness identified in the commentary.

The reflective commentary and development plan must demonstrate achievement of the Module Learning Outcomes and make links to NMC Code (2018).

Introduction (150 words)

-State the aims of the reflective commentary and development plan.
-Include which module session and aspect of personal effectiveness is the focus of the reflective commentary and development plan
-Include which reflective framework will be used to structure the reflective commentary i.e. Borton (1970) or Gibbs (1988).

Part 1: Reflective Commentary (800 words)

-Use the stages of the chosen reflective framework to structure the commentary and demonstrate reflection (MLO 1).
-In your reflection demonstrate an understanding of the effect of emotions on behaviour and the potential impact on others (MLO 2).
-In your reflection discuss what support and feedback will be needed to develop the selected aspect of personal effectiveness (MLO 1)

Part 2: Development Plan (400 words)

Use the template provided to write a development plan that details how you will improve on the aspect of personal effectiveness discussed in the commentary (MLO

3). Conclusion (150 words)

-Summarise the key issues in your reflective commentary and development plan.
-Identify implications for future reflective practice and personal development.

Reference list

-Harvard style references at least 20

Explore the pathology of toxic stress levels and scales used to measure it. Complete the Perceived Stress Management scale (PSS) provided and provide a summary of findings.

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Motivational Interviewing Application to Stress

Purpose: Stress can have a negative impact upon one’s health. Students will incorporate knowledge of MI techniques to engage a specific population in an evidence-based activity that reduces stress levels. Through creating a stress management plan, the APRN gains experiential knowledge to utilize in their clinical practice.

For this assignment, explore a mindfulness technique of interest and apply it to a specific population.
Develop a scholarly paper that addresses the following criteria:

1. Explore the pathology of toxic stress levels and scales used to measure it.

2. Complete the Perceived Stress Management scale (PSS) provided and provide a summary of findings

3. Identify an intervention useful for stress management: journal, exercise (be specific i.e. running, walking, swimming), meditation, music therapy, equine therapy, etc.

4. Research the intervention selected and cite evidence of effectiveness providing cultural considerations that may impact the success of the intervention

5. Outline motivational techniques used to develop an effective stress management plan

6. Develop two SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) that will be used to monitor the effectiveness of the management plan

Discuss the technical aspects of your topic in general terms. Discuss the public policy debates relevant to the topic you choose. Express your personal opinion regarding the topic’s importance and the validity of the pro and con arguments.

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ORGAN DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION

Final Term Paper Instructions

Write the final draft of term paper. The term paper should include;
Discuss the technical aspects of your topic in general terms.
Discuss the public policy debates relevant to the topic you choose. This section should cover arguments that favor and oppose the use of the techniques or products.
Express your personal opinion regarding the topic’s importance and the validity of the pro and con arguments.

Critically evaluate how the influence of theory or legislation in relation to the theme can affect health and social care practice. Critically evaluate own professional development in relation to the theme to develop recommendations for own future practice. Justify thoughtful ideas. Show evidence of a range of background reading or sources used selectively.

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Professional practice in Health and Social care

One extended assessment theme must be chosen from the following:

T1 Professional practice in health and social care
T2 Empowerment within health and social care
To achieve the qualification the Extended Diploma Assessment must be completed and achieved by all learners.

For further information regarding learner entries, submission and results dates, please refer to the External Assessment Timetable.
The completed Extended Diploma Assessment should not exceed 5,000 words.

Work that is more than 10% above this limit will not be marked.
References and quotations within the text are not included in the word limit.
Plagiarism will result in the work being returned unmarked and a refer grade will be issued.

For guidance on how to complete the Extended Assessment refer to:
Information for Tutors and Learners:
Requirements for completing the Extended Diploma Assessment.

Extended Diploma Assessment
One extended assessment theme must be chosen from the following:
T1 Professional practice in health and social care
T2 Empowerment within health and social care
The Extended Diploma Assessment will be graded D to A*.
To achieve the Extended Diploma Assessment learners must achieve the minimum of a D grade.
The Extended Diploma Assessment must be undertaken by following these criteria:

D grade
D1 Describe key issues that apply to the theme.
D2 Discuss the relevance of the key issues to the theme.
D3 Show evidence of reading or use of sources.

C grade
C1 Discuss how your underpinning knowledge of relevant theory or legislation enables you to understand the key issues in D1.
C2 Discuss how the relevant values, principles or standards underpin the theme.
C3 Show evidence of reading or use of sources with referencing relevant to the discussion.

B grade
B1 Analyse the relevance of recognised theory or legislation that contributes to the theme.
B2 Analyse how ensuring equality, diversity and inclusive practice can impact on provision/practice in relation to the theme.
B3 Reflect on own learning from the theme and implications for effective future practice.
B4 Show evidence of reading or use of sources. Referencing supports analysis or reflection.

A grade
A1 Evaluate evidence which supports the belief that the key issues identified in D1 are relevant to working within health and social care.
A2 Evaluate the impact on practice in the areas of work covered by the theme, of the recognised theory or legislation in B1.
A3 Reflect on and explain practitioner responsibility to maintain professional development in relation to the theme.
A4 Show evidence of wider background reading or use of sources. Referencing supports evaluation or reflection.

A* grade
A*1 Critically evaluate how the influence of theory or legislation in relation to the theme can affect health and social care practice.
A*2 Critically evaluate own professional development in relation to the theme to develop recommendations for own future practice.
A*3 Justify thoughtful ideas. Show evidence of a range of background reading or sources used selectively.

How do we treat RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) ? Efficacy- How long does a response last? What does it take to create a long-term remission?

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Rheumatology

1.How do we treat RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) ?

2. Efficacy- How long does a response last?

3. What does it take to create a long-term remission?

4.Does RA originate in the lungs and other mucosal sites?

5. 3 peer reviewed references less than 5 years old

Explore pathology of toxic stress levels and scales used to measure it. Complete the Stress Management scale located in the course module and provide a summary of findings. Identify an intervention useful for stress management: journal, exercise (be specific i.e. running, walking, swimming), meditation, music therapy, equine therapy etc.

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MI application

Purpose: Stress can have a negative impact upon one’s health. Students will incorporate knowledge of MI techniques to engage a specific population in an evidence-based activity that reduces stress levels. Through creating a stress management plan, the APRN gains experiential knowledge to utilize in their clinical practice.

For this assignment, explore a mindfulness technique of interest and apply it to a specific population.

1. Explore pathology of toxic stress levels and scales used to measure it.

2. Complete the Stress Management scale located in the course module and provide a summary of findings.

3. Identify an intervention useful for stress management: journal, exercise (be specific i.e. running, walking, swimming), meditation, music therapy, equine therapy etc.

4. Research the intervention selected and cite evidence of effectiveness providing cultural considerations that may impact success of the intervention

5. Outline motivational techniques used to develop an effective stress management plan

6. Develop two SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound) that will be used to monitor the effectiveness of the management plan

7. Submit a 3-5 page paper using APA format.

The scholarly paper should be in narrative format – 3 to 5 pages excluding the title and reference page.

8. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.

9.Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.

10. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify: I, we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.

11. Include a minimum of 4 professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.

12. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).

Discuss the impact of hospitalisation on children and young people and their family and strategies used by the children’s nurse to minimuse?

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Impact of hospitalisation on children and young people

Discuss the impact of hospitalisation on children and young people and their family and strategies used by the children’s nurse to minimuse?

Make a list of the people that you know (or know of) who you consider to be effective leaders. Choose two of these people and determine which leadership style to they ascribed to. Did they have specific leadership traits, did they use a contingency approach to leadership, were they charismatic leaders?

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My thoughts on effective leadership

Directions:

1. Make a list of the people that you know (or know of) who you consider to be effective leaders. Choose two of these people and determine which leadership style to they ascribed to. Did they have specific leadership traits, did they use a contingency approach to leadership, were they charismatic leaders?

2. Refer to some of the leaders depicted in the websites that follow – what leadership style did or does each one follow? What were the consequences of their approach to leadership?

Oprah Winfrey –

Adolph Hitler –

Wayne Gretzky –

Florence Nightingale –

Karima A. Velji – 2016 Canadian Nurses Association President –

3. After reviewing the above websites, did you see any consistency in these individuals’ leadership styles? Do you consider them leaders?

After you complete the application exercise, summarize the key findings you discovered in doing the exercise

A posting that achieves the maximum value will be succinct and insightful, showing clearly how you have applied theory learned in the course to the practical situation Specific examples are encouraged ( nurse in charge ) . All postings should be in scholarly format (that is, free of typos and errors in grammar and spelling etc.).