Spend a couple of hours trying to navigate your daily schedule while breathing through a straw and pulling a rolling suitcase (simulate an oxygen tank). Create a daily schedule for one weekday and discuss how having COPD would impact those activities. Further, you will have to imagine what it would be like if you experienced a tank malfunction

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  • Imagine what a day would be like if you had COPD and had to take an oxygen tank with you everywhere you went.
  • How would that affect what you do every day?

Special instructions: “In the United States, the two conditions considered to be COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis.  When you have COPD, it is hard to breathe (like breathing through a straw) and it gets worse over time. In this assignment, you will empathetically explore how difficult, inconvenient, and embarrassing it might be to carry an oxygen tank everywhere. Your challenge is to spend a couple of hours trying to navigate your daily schedule while breathing through a straw and pulling a rolling suitcase (simulate an oxygen tank). You will create a daily schedule for one weekday and discuss how having COPD would impact those activities. Further, you will have to imagine what it would be like if you experienced a tank malfunction.” (You do not worry with the schedule, as I will be doing it.)

To the writer: On the essay, if you could please write an essay following these questions below based on the simulation exercise I indicated above, so you can empathetically can write a good one.

What would you do? What plans and procedures would you need to be in place in case of an emergency? Keep in mind, that even if your tank if functioning well, it is still difficult to breathe.

 

Select a middle range nursing theory and discuss the concept identified. Discuss how your middle-range theory “fits” with your grand nursing theory. Discuss your POI within the context provided by the middle-range theory.

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– Introduce the theoretical and ethical basis of advanced nursing practice in one paragraph.
– Conclude the introductory paragraph with a direct thesis statement that informs the reader of your purpose or primary objective of the paper.

– Briefly introduce your chosen POI which is (preventing CLABSIs) as the basis for discussion.
– Include a short summary of current evidence regarding the selected POI
– Include at least three current peer-reviewed references in addition to any textbooks

– Briefly describe the nursing Metaparadigm, and include a primary source citation
– Describe how each of the four components of the meta-paradigm relate to your specific POI.
– Support this discussion with at least two current peer-reviewed references in addition to any textbooks and cite/reference the primary source.

– Briefly describe Grand Nursing Theory.
– Select a grand nursing theory and discuss the concepts identified.
– Discuss your POI within the framework of the Grand Nursing theory.
– Support this discussion with at least two peer-reviewed references in addition to any textbooks, and cite/reference the primary source.

– Select a middle range nursing theory and discuss the concept identified.
– Discuss how your middle-range theory “fits” with your grand nursing theory.
– Discuss your POI within the context provided by the middle-range theory.
– Support this discussion with at least two peer-reviewed references in addition to any textbooks, and cite/reference the primary source.

– Briefly describe distinguish between complexity science and complex adaptive systems.
– Identify a specific complex adaptive systems within your POI and discuss the principles of complexity science that impact this system and your POI.
– Support this discussion with at least 2 peep-reviewed references in addition to any textbooks, and cite/reference the primary source.

– Identify and discuss an overall ethical framework that will direct your Advanced Nursing Practice.
– Describe at least 2 ethical principles upheld in your chosen Ethical framework.
– Explain why the specific framework was chosen and its relevance to you.
– Support this discussion with at least one peer-reviewed references.

Identify an outcome of nursing practice in your area of practice that can be improved. For example, if you work in home health, you may identify that throw rug use by fall risk patients is too prevalent. You may be able to use the problem that inspired the theory concepts that you developed

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Identify an outcome of nursing practice in your area of practice that can be improved. For example, if you work in home health, you may identify that throw rug use by fall risk patients is too prevalent. You may be able to use the problem that inspired the theory concepts that you developed in week two.

Identify the concept in Watson’s Theory of Caring that could represent or include the outcome. In our example, the outcome would be the changes in self through the change in the patient’s floor covering practice. Identify a practice that can be changed or implemented that may influence the outcome. Identify the concept in Watson’s Theory of Caring that includes the practice.

In our example, the practice could be to improve the understanding of fall hazards through the engagement in a teaching-learning experience, one of Watson’s Caritas Processes. Identify exactly how these two concepts will be measured with their operational definitions. Develop a proposition between the two. Present your outcome in an APA formatted paper meeting the University’s standards for a written assignment.

Describe relevant theories that support inter-professional collaborative practice. Examine a patient centered protocol/policy at the facility where you practice that incorporates evidence-based practice and possibly a theoretical framework (theory of nursing).

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The purpose of Module C-Part II is to allow students an opportunity to assess an existing hospital or clinical policy/protocol by using an existing nursing theory. This short assignment is completed using the Module C Part II template with an emphasis of incorporating nursing theory into protocols/policies existing within facilities.

Evaluate a patient-centered clinical protocol or policy using evidence-based practice and a nursing theory.
Describe relevant theories that support inter-professional collaborative practice.
Examine a patient centered protocol/policy at the facility where you practice that incorporates
evidence-based practice and possibly a theoretical framework (theory of nursing). This is an assignment that is contained within a template format( see red template attachment above).

 

We strongly discourage students from using Nightingale as well as Henderson’s theories for this assignment. For this to be meaningful and useful in your clinical settings, we want you to use a contemporary nursing theory. Your textbook has many to choose from!

Questions for Consideration: Answer these within the template in the designated columns of the assignment.

A. Does this sample policy incorporate a theoretical framework (nursing theory)?
B If so, which one? Is it appropriated applied? Could it be improved? 100 words minimum.These two questions are clearly answered: Why is this a good choice of theory? How does the theory apply to this policy?
C. If not, what ONE nursing theory could be incorporated and why? 100 words minimum. These two questions are clearly answered: Why is this a good choice of theory? How does the theory apply to this policy?
D. How would you re-write this policy/protocol using ONE nursing theory (either the same one only with stronger influence (if one is present), or a different one, if one is present) or the one suggested in part C if not present currently? Focus on incorporating 3 specific theory concepts/terms/phrases into the policy. Make changes directly into the policy as noted in the template. Any nursing theory concept/term/phrase added needs to be cited, briefly defined and clearly highlighted. To do this thoroughly, we are looking for 70 words minimum with rationale as to why you are adding this specific section. You will do this twice, in two different sections of the chosen policy, and as noted in the template.

 

There are many factors and measures that may impact organizational health. Among these is civility. While an organization can institute policies designed to promote such things as civility, how can it be sure these are managed effectively?Examine the use of tools in measuring workplace civility.

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How healthy is your workplace?You may think your current organization operates seamlessly, or you may feel it has many issues. You may experience or even observe things that give you pause. Yet, much as you wouldn’t try to determine the health of a patient through mere observation, you should not attempt to gauge the health of your work environment based on observation and opinion. Often, there are issues you perceive as problems that others do not; similarly, issues may run much deeper than leadership recognizes.

There are many factors and measures that may impact organizational health. Among these is civility. While an organization can institute policies designed to promote such things as civility, how can it be sure these are managed effectively?Examine the use of tools in measuring workplace civility.

  • Review the Resources and examine the Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory
  • Review and complete the Work Environment Assessment Template in the Resources.

Review the Levy Family video Episodes 1 through 5. In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:After watching Episode 1, describe: What is Mr. Levy’s perception of the problem? What is Mrs. Levy’s perception of the problem? What can be some of the implications of the problem on the family as a whole?

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Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from other mental health issues, creating even greater struggles for them to overcome. In your role, you have the opportunity to help clients address their addictions and improve outcomes for both the clients and their families. For this Assignment, as you examine the Levy Family video in this week’s Learning Resources, consider how you might assess and treat clients presenting with addiction.

Assess clients presenting with addictive disorders. Analyze therapeutic approaches for treating clients with addictive disorders. Evaluate outcomes for clients with addictive disorders. Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide. Review the Levy Family video Episodes 1 through 5.

In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:After watching Episode 1, describe:

    • What is Mr. Levy’s perception of the problem?
    • What is Mrs. Levy’s perception of the problem?
    • What can be some of the implications of the problem on the family as a whole?
  • After watching Episode 2, describe:
    • What did you think of Mr. Levy’s social worker’s ideas?
    • What were your thoughts of her supervisor’s questions about her suggested therapies and his advice to Mr. Levy’s supervisor?
  • After watching Episode 3, discuss the following:
    • What were your thoughts about the way Mr. Levy’s therapist responded to what Mr. Levy had to say?
    • What were your impressions of how the therapist worked with Mr. Levy? What did you think about the therapy session as a whole?
    • Informed by your knowledge of pathophysiology, explain the physiology of deep breathing (a common technique that we use in helping clients to manage anxiety). Explain how changing breathing mechanics can alter blood chemistry.
    • Describe the therapeutic approach his therapist selected. Would you use exposure therapy with Mr. Levy? Why or why not? What evidence exists to support the use of exposure therapy (or the therapeutic approach you would consider if you disagree with exposure therapy)?
  • In Episode 4, Mr. Levy tells a very difficult story about Kurt, his platoon officer.
    • Discuss how you would have responded to this revelation.
    • Describe how this information would inform your therapeutic approach. What would you say/do next?
  • In Episode 5, Mr. Levy’s therapist is having issues with his story.
    • Imagine that you were providing supervision to this therapist, how would you respond to her concerns?

Identify a Provision from the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses which you believe to be highly relevant to your ethical nursing practice. Provide a specific nursing practice example to illustrate and support your position.

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The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate your integration of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and how it influences and or impacts nursing practice.
Paper Requirements:
1. Identify a Provision from the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses which you believe to be highly relevant to your ethical nursing practice. Provide a specific nursing practice example to illustrate and support your position.

2. Approximately 4-5 pages (which includes the separate title page & references page). You may write more than the minimum required although you are encouraged to be succinct as more is not necessarily better. A minimum of 4 peer reviewed/primary references required (i.e. journal articles, textbooks) – APA format (6th ed.) – 12-point font, double spaced. Must have a separate title page and a separate references page. As this is a personal opinion paper, it may be written in 1st person context if you prefer. References must be primary sources. Follow APA 6th ed. format. Accurately cite the primary source: the 2015 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.

During this clinical rotation, you have engaged in service-leaning activities in collaboration with our community partners. Complete a community needs assessment, based on one of these activities. Utilizing the community assessment components (People, Place/Environment, and Social systems), address the guidelines listed below: Describe the Community: people, place, social systems

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During this clinical rotation, you have engaged in service-leaning activities in collaboration with our community partners. For this scholarly paper, you will complete a community needs assessment, based on one of these activities. Utilizing the community assessment components (People, Place/Environment, and Social systems), address the guidelines listed below: Describe the Community 1. People (Demographic, Biological Factors, Social Factors, and Cultural Factors) 2. Place/Environment (Physical Factors, Environmental Factor) 3. Social Systems (Health Systems, Economic Factors, Resources and Services) Research and Analysis of the Community • Data Collection (Conduct a Windshield survey) • Analysis of Community Assessment Data (Identifying Community needs and strengths) • Community Health Program (Identify a resource that this community could utilize to help alleviate the needs identified) • Summarize how your service-learning activity helps meet the Healthy People 2020 initiatives. • Reflect on what was learned from the assignment and how it will impact your practice in the future.

Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Evaluation Table within the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template. Based on your appraisal, in 1-pages critical appraisal, suggest a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed.

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Review and use the study and work the essay in the attached word document for part A. the part A is a table please work single space 6 pages

Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Evaluation Table within the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template. Choose a total of four peer- reviewed articles that you selected related to your clinical topic of interest in Module 2 and Module 3.

Based on your appraisal, in 1-pages critical appraisal, suggest a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. Briefly explain the best practice, justifying your proposal with APA citations of the research.

Conduct an analysis about your community and/or at-risk population.Describe, in your own words with statistical validation, one strength and one weakness from the following subsystems: Demographics, Physical Environment, Economics, Transportation and Safety, Health and Social Services, Education, Politics and Government, and Economics.

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As time allows, watch the optional video Unnatural Causes #4: Bad Sugar.
Based on previous reading assignments, conduct an analysis of the information you have collected in the past four weeks.
Document your assessment findings using the Data Analysis Collection Tool.docx file.
Write a synopsis of the statistics and your analysis, with support from the following:
a minimum of five current scholarly sources,
information communicated to you from your at-risk population.
Your completed data analysis should:
include an analysis of the information gleaned from your at-risk population. This needs to be specific information regarding your community and/or at-risk population.
consist of a description, in your own words with statistical validation, one strength and one weakness from the following subsystems: Demographics, Physical Environment, Economics, Transportation and Safety, Health and Social Services, Education, Politics and Government, and Economics.
not to exceed five pages of content, double-spaced. This is not counting the title page and the reference page.
include three nursing diagnoses that must be written specifically for the at-risk population of choice and specific to three weaknesses found in your analysis.
include nursing diagnoses in the correct format of complete nursing diagnostic statements.
Submit your community assessment for grading by the end of the workshop.