Critically evaluate the importance of learning and assessing in a contemporary nursing situation

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Consolidating the Science and Practice of Nursing –

Task 2 is a 2000 word assignment that requires you to critically reflect on a teaching event in practice, the assessment process and organisation and policy drivers that support and underpin education. You will also produce a lesson plan which will be submitted in the appendix. You may provide a short background summary of the teaching event in the appendix if required.

This assignment will assess learning outcome 3 of the module

• Critically evaluate the importance of learning and assessing in a contemporary nursing situation

Discuss two of the three listed influences (economic, societal, political) addressed at the meeting

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Community health
Students must attend and observe one meeting of a group dealing with economics, social needs/assets, or a governmental body serving the population. The meeting can be a virtual or recorded meeting. Students will focus on two (2) of the items listed below:

1. Economic influences (funding for services, community improvements, etc)
2. Societal influences (social services for the community, etc)
3. Policy/political influences (policy for community improvements, etc)
Ideas for community meetings:

Local or state public health department
Town or city government meeting
Issue-specific organizations/coalitions-local chapters (American Red Cross, food pantries, homeless shelters, American Heart Association, etc)
Local Action Coalitions
State government meetings
Church meetings that focus on the community
Paper Requirements:
The paper needs to include the following information:
1. Purpose of the group*
2. How members of the group are chosen*
3. Group accountability*
4. Discuss two of the three listed influences (economic, societal, political) addressed at the meeting
5. Benefit to the community regarding this organization’s meetings
* This information will likely need to be obtained outside of the meeting, such as content from the group’s website or personal communication from a member. This must be cited in the paper, including citation as personal communication.

Are there any new studies or information that might change the recommendation when it is next reviewed?

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Paper and Powerpoint—- HIV Screening
The USPSTF topic I chose is HIV infection screening in adolescents 15 to 65 years old.
• Explains Guidelines
• Understands evidence
• Identifies Health Disparities
• Addresses conflicting guidelines & controversies

Pick 1 USPSTF recommendation I will be doing it on HIC Screening
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Review the USPSTF grading system and process of recommendation development. You will need to include an explanation of this in what you submit to the professor (though will not present this to the class).

Read the full recommendation, and research the literature related to the guideline. Are any conflicting guidelines from other organizations. Are there any controversies? Is there any information as to when it will be updated? Are there any new studies or information that might change the recommendation when it is next reviewed?

Present powerpoint (in 10 minutes) the recommendation, the significance, and any controversies, conflicting recommendations in the health care community regarding this. You must present to get any credit for the project.
You will be evaluated on your understanding of the topic and the clarity of your presentation to your classmates.
There is no specific requirement on how long( how many pages) is needed for this project. You will need to submit a paper version of the project, and a PPT, if you choose to do, for class presentation.

.Provide a summary of the research you conducted to support your PICOT

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In NUR-550, you developed a PICOT statement and literature review for a population quality initiative. In 500-750 words, include the following:
1.Refine your PICOT into a proposal or problem statement.
2.Provide a summary of the research you conducted to support your PICOT, including subjects, methods, key findings, and limitation

Explain how to integrate clinical inquiry into the organization.

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In order to formulate your evidence-based practice (EBP), you need to assess your organization. In this assignment, you will be responsible for setting the stage for EBP. This assignment is conducted in two parts: an organizational cultural and readiness assessment and the proposal/problem statement and literature review, which you completed in NUR-550.

It is essential to understand the culture of the organization in order to begin assessing its readiness for EBP implementation. Select an appropriate organizational culture survey tool and use this instrument to assess the organization’s readiness.
1.Develop an analysis of 250 words from the results of the survey, addressing your organization’s readiness level, possible project barriers and facilitators, and how to integrate clinical inquiry, providing strategies that strengthen the organization’s weaker areas.
2.Make sure to include the rationale for the survey category scores that were significantly high and low, incorporating details or examples. Explain how to integrate clinical inquiry into the organization.
3.Submit a summary of your results. The actual survey results do not need to be included.

What was the theorist’s motivation behind writing the theory?

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Tasks:
1. Choose a theory that finds practical application in critical care/pediatric/psychiatric nursing and discuss the origins of the theory based on the following criteria:
• How did the happenings of the nursing profession impact the origin of this theory?
• What values, evidence, or existing knowledge did the theorist cite to support the theory?
• What was the theorist’s motivation behind writing the theory?
• What is your point of view based on this theory?
2. Compare the nursing philosophy of Benner and Henderson on the basis of the following criteria.
• Main ideas of the theory
• Main concepts
• Relationships between concepts
• How different concepts affect each other
• Which is your best point of view based on Benner theory of clinical competence?

3. Cite an example or case study from your field where both these philosophies find practical utility.

Submission Details:
.- Use APA 7th edition
.- each question must have one reference within last 5 years.

Evaluate the ethical positions in part two. You will want to detail whether they are convincing, logical, correct, consistent, etc.

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Kant’s famous First Formulation of the Categorical Imperative reads, “Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” Kant taught morality as a matter of following maxims of living that reflect absolute laws. “Universal” is a term that allows for no exceptions, and what is universal applies always and everywhere. Don’t forget about the second formulation of the categorical imperative which states, “Act in such a way that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of another, always at the same time as an end and never simply as a means.” It is just as important.

Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, address one of the following sets of questions:

What are the personal and/or communal ethical factors that may be involved in determining the moral position of either side given a contemporary debate, such as those concerning animal rights, stem cell research, abortion, the death penalty, and so forth?
Elaborate in detail the ethical positions arrived at by using the Kantian categorical imperative relative to the long standing debate surrounding the death penalty or abortion. Argue the ethics from the point of view of the prisoner or from the fetus
Evaluate the ethical positions in part two. You will want to detail whether they are convincing, logical, correct, consistent, etc.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside scholarly source)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:

Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines

Discuss between quantitative and qualitative

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Discuss between quantitative and qualitative

Describe what life span considerations you might use in applying the nursing process to infants, school-age children, younger adults, and older adults in relation to immunizations and wellness.

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Describe what life span considerations you might use in applying the nursing process to infants, school-age children, younger adults, and older adults in relation to immunizations and wellness.

Demonstrate developing self-awareness and manage oneself in a dynamic caring environment

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This assignment brief will provide guidance on the development of a 1000 word reflective assignment.

You are required to consider a scenario you have experienced in practice which covers communication and interpersonal skills and you will use this as a basis for the assignment.

NOTE: the assignment is only 1000 words so you are advised to avoid using a very complicated scenario, as you will likely struggle to reflect fully on what you have learned from the experience.

The reflection assignment requires you to identify with only number 3 of the learning outcomes for the module.

3. Demonstrate developing self-awareness and manage oneself in a dynamic caring environment.

The reflection assignment will need to be structured in a way which has a clear introduction, Main Body and Conclusion.

Introduction.

For the introduction you are required to identify what you are aiming to cover, therefore using the learning outcomes as a focus is important.

You will then offer a brief overview of the scenario from practice you have chosen.

NOTE: because this is a real life scenario you will need to anonymise the information so as not to breech and confidentiality. Therefore selecting a pseudonym for the person is important, and ensuring there are no identifying markers such as where you work, etc.

Because this is a reflective assignment, it is worth identifying a reflective model with which you are using, for the assignment. Any will be fine, but you need to remember to tell the reader what you have chosen, and why.

Main Body

The main body is therefore likely to follow the framework of your chosen model of reflection. It is important to be clear in each element so the reader has reassurances you have followed the model from start to completion.

You will also need to ensure you have covered learning outcome 3 of the learning outcomes within the discussion therefore here are some points to consider.

What communication techniques did I use? why? And were they effective or not?

How did I gather and record the information taken from the scenario. Think about different formats of record keeping used, and identify Why? And if it was Effective?

Also think about the need for issues of Dignity, Respect, Confidentiality, Consent, Safety and Risk etc. They may not apply to your scenario, but you do need to consider some of the wider issues which may arise during communication.

Then you need to think about how this scenario has influenced your communication skills, and any aspects of self-awareness which were awakened in you as a result of the communication.

Conclusion.

The conclusion therefore needs to offer a summary in two parts.

1, A brief overview of the mains points you identified in the reflection.

2, What have you learned from the experience to take forward into future practice.

Important Note:

This is an academic piece of work so you will need to gather various evidence based information to use as references throughout the assignment. (Refer back to the session and Powerpoint Presentation we did on academic writing and referencing).

How will the assignment be marked?

I have created a simple marking grid below to identify the distribution of marks for the assignment. As you will see the three learning outcomes have equal weighting so will need to be presented in equal amounts. The Conclusion also has a higher weighting, so this allows you to explore your current and future learning following undertaking the module.

Introduction : 10%

LO3: Demonstrate developing self-awareness and manage oneself in a dynamic caring environment. : 75%

Conclusion : 15%

Total: 100%