Category: Health Care and Life Sciences : Nursing

The focus of Assessment 4 is on how informatics support monitoring of nursing-se

The focus of Assessment 4 is on how informatics support monitoring of nursing-sensitive quality indicator data. You will develop an 8–10 minute audio training module to orient new nurses in a workplace to a single nursing-sensitive quality indicator critical to the organization. Your recording will address how data are collected and disseminated across the organization along with the nurses’ role in supporting accurate reporting and high quality results.
Related to : Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers – Outcome.
Conduct independent research on the most current information about the selected nursing-sensitive quality indicator.
Interview a professional colleague or contact who is familiar with quality monitoring and how technology can help to collect and report quality indicator data. You do not need to submit the transcript of your conversation, but do integrate what you learned from the interview into the audio tutorial. Consider these questions for your interview:
What is your experience with collecting data and entering it into a database?
What challenges have you experienced?
How does your organization share with the nursing staff and other members of the health care system the quality improvement monitoring results?
What role do bedside nurses and other frontline staff have in entering the data? For example, do staff members enter the information into an electronic medical record for extraction? Or do they enter it into another system? How effective is this process?
Watch the Informatics and Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators Video Exemplar.
Recording Your PresentationTo prepare to record the audio for your presentation, complete the following:
Set up and test your microphone or headset using the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. You only need to use the headset if your audio is not clear and high quality when captured by the microphone.
Practice using the equipment to ensure the audio quality is sufficient.
Review Using Kaltura for Kaltura to record your presentation.
View Creating a Presentation: A Guide to Writing and Speaking. This video addresses the primary areas involved in creating effective audiovisual presentations. You can return to this resource throughout the process of creating your presentation to view the tutorial appropriate for you at each stage.
Next, imagine you are a member of a Quality Improvement Council at any type of health care system, whether acute, ambulatory, home health, managed care, et cetera. Your Council has identified that newly hired nurses would benefit from comprehensive training on the importance of nursing-sensitive quality indicators. The Council would like the training to address how this information is collected and disseminated across the organization. It would also like the training to describe the role nurses have in accurate reporting and high-quality results.
The Council indicates a recording is preferable to a written fact sheet due to the popularity of audio blogs. In this way, new hires can listen to the tutorial on their own time using their phone or other device.
As a result of this need, you offer to create an audio tutorial orienting new hires to these topics. You know that you will need a script to guide your audio recording. You also plan to incorporate into your script the insights you learned from conducting an interview with an authority on quality monitoring and the use of technology to collect and report quality indicator data.
You determine that you will cover the following topics in your audio tutorial script:
Introduction: Nursing-Sensitive Quality IndicatorWhat is the National Database of Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators?
What are nursing-sensitive quality indicators?
Which particular quality indicator did you select to address in your tutorial?
Why is this quality indicator important to monitor?
Be sure to address the impact of this indicator on the quality of care and patient safety.
Why do new nurses need to be familiar with this particular quality indicator when providing patient care?
Collection and Distribution of Quality Indicator DataAccording to your interview and other resources, how does your organization collect data on this quality indicator?
How does the organization disseminate aggregate data?
What role do nurses play in supporting accurate reporting and high-quality results?
As an example, consider the importance of accurately entering data regarding nursing interventions.
After completing your script, practice delivering your tutorial several times before recording it.
Additional Requirements
Audio communication: Deliver a professional, effective audio tutorial on a selected quality indicator that engages new nurses and motivates them to accurately report quality data in a timely fashion.
Length: 8–10 minute audio recording. Use Kaltura to upload your recording to the courseroom, or provide a working link your instructor can access.
Script: A separate document with the script or speaker’s notes is required. Important: Submissions that do not include the script or speaker’s notes will be returned as a non-performance.
References: Cite a minimum of three scholarly and/or authoritative sources.
APA: Submit, along with the recording, a separate reference page that follows APA style and formatting guidelines.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Describe nurses’ and the interdisciplinary team’s role in informatics with a focus on electronic health information and patient care technology to support decision making.
Describe the interdisciplinary team’s role in collecting and reporting quality indicator data to enhance patient safety, patient care outcomes, and organizational performance reports.
Competency 3: Evaluate the impact of patient care technologies on desired outcomes.
Explain how a health care organization uses nursing-sensitive quality indicators to enhance patient safety, patient care outcomes, and organizational performance reports.
Competency 4: Recommend the use of a technology to enhance quality and safety standards for patients.
Justify how a nursing-sensitive quality indicator establishes evidence-based practice guidelines for nurses to follow when using patient care technologies to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and outcomes.
Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication to facilitate use of health information and patient care technologies.
Deliver a professional, effective audio tutorial on a selected quality indicator that engages new nurses and motivates them to accurately report quality data in a timely fashion.
Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for citations and references.

Self-evaluation of training delivery allows nursing educators and trainers to re

Self-evaluation of training delivery allows nursing educators and trainers to reflect on their instructional methods, assess the impact of their training sessions, and make necessary adjustments for future professional development. Upon delivery of the educational component of your change plan, you were required to distribute an evaluation survey to your audience. For this Assignment, you use the results of that evaluation survey to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your training delivery, which can aid your professional development journey, contributing to the enhancement of your communication and leadership abilities. 
For this Assignment, you evaluate your delivery of the educational component of a practice change plan related to quality and safety or population health.

Develop a 2-4 page scholarly paper in which you describe the diagnosis you resea

Develop a 2-4 page scholarly paper in which you describe the diagnosis you researched for the previous assessment, Diagnosis : Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): A blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs.
o Interventions: Anticoagulant therapy, compression stockings, leg elevation, and patient education on mobility.
o Keywords: Venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, clotting factors, INR monitoring, heparin
and then identify and analyze credible evidence that could be used as the basis for applying EBP to the issue.
The purpose of this analysis is to better understand what constitutes credibility of journal articles as well as websites. The role of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse in incorporating evidence-based research continues to growth in clinical practice. As quality improvement (QI) measures to reduce safety risks continue to be emphasized, the need for evidence-based models and evidence-based templates is growing. This type of systematic approach to incorporating evidence-based findings allows nurses to make clinical and operational decisions based upon the best available evidence. When the most up-to-date evidence-based findings are utilized, patient-centered care improves outcomes and enhances the patient experience.
Below is a quick review table of several well-known Evidence-Based Practice Models used to guide exploration:
Evidence-Based Practice Models
Iowa Model of Evidence-Based PracticeStetler ModelOttawa ModelPARiHS (Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services) ModelACE (Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice) Star ModelARCC (Advancing Research and Clinical Practice Through Close Collaboration) ModeJohn Hopkins ModelKTA (Knowledge-to-Action) Model
For this assessment:
Explain the criteria that should be used when determining the credibility of journal articles as well as websites.
Support your explanations with references to the literature or research articles that describe criteria that should be used to determine credibility.
Your identification and determination of credibility should be done within the context of your chosen diagnosis for this assessment. Your initial identification of resources should be of resources that will best help address the presented diagnosis you selected. Since you are locating resources to help provide evidence-based care for the diagnosis/health care issue you identified in the first assessment, you may want to begin your literature and evidence search from the databases that were identified.
Be sure to address the following in this assessment, which correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Please study the scoring guide carefully so that you will know what is needed for a distinguished score.
Describe a chosen diagnosis that could benefit from an evidence-based approach.
Explain criteria that should be considered when determining credibility of resources such as journal articles and websites.
Analyze the credibility and relevance of evidence and resources within the context of a chosen diagnosis.
This is where you are selecting the specific resources to help address the diagnosis you selected for the first assessment.
Identify the Evidence-Based Practice model and explain the importance of incorporating credible evidence into the EBP model used to address a chosen diagnosis. Review the literature below and choose the appropriate model for your diagnosis.
Selecting a model for evidence-based practice changes. [PDF] and Evidence-Based Practice Models help explain the various evidence-based nursing models.
Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional with correct grammar and spelling using current APA style.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should meet the following requirements:
Length of submission: 2-4-page scholarly paper, this does not include the APA-formatted title page and reference list.
Number of references: Cite 3-5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your findings and considerations. Resources should be no more than five years old.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style.
Portfolio Prompt: Remember to save the final assessment to your ePortfolio so that you may refer to it as you complete the final capstone course.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Analyze the relevance and potential effectiveness of evidence when making a decision.
Explain criteria that should be considered when determining credibility of resources such as journal articles and websites.
Analyze the credibility and relevance of evidence and resources within the context of a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis.
Competency 3: Apply an evidence-based practice model to address a practice issue.
Identify an evidence-based practice model (such as Iowa, Stetler, John Hopkins, etc.) and explain the importance of incorporating credible evidence into an EBP model used to address a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis/health care issue.
Competency 4: Plan care based on the best available evidence.
Describe a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis, that could benefit from an evidence-based approach.
Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead practice changes based on evidence.
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.

Reply to this discussion post. Build upon the ideas in the post. Use simplest po

Reply to this discussion post. Build upon the ideas in the post. Use simplest possible terms. Use at least 2 references.

Text Book: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health ProfessionsAuthors: Karin C. V

Text Book: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health ProfessionsAuthors: Karin C. VanMeter, Robert J. HubertPublisher: ElsevierCopyright: 2023
APA Citation
VanMeter, K., & Hubert, R. (2023). Gould’s pathophysiology for the health professions (7th ed.). Elsevier.

Hello, this essay is a second part to the first paper professional identity part

Hello, this essay is a second part to the first paper professional identity part I.
Assignment Overview:
The Professional Identity Assignment considers the components and competencies needed to grow your 
professional identity as you begin your RN-BSN program such as a theoretical framework, ethical comportment, a 
commitment to demonstrate moral courage, develop emotional intelligence, clarify personal and professional 
values, work a mentor, and achievement of short- and long-term goals.
The Professional Identify Assignment is an APA-formatted, scaffolded assignment. This means the paper is written 
using APA style guidelines, and the paper is broken down into drop box submissions: Part I and Part II. Scaffolding 
of the assignment allows the student to review and integrate instructor feedback into the final document while 
developing professional communication and scholarly writing skills.
Assignment Directions:
In this assignment, you will build upon what you have already completed in Part I to complete the Professional 
Identity Assignment.
This assignment utilizes Turnitin. This means you must submit your paper to Turnitin and review your 
Originality Report. When you submit your assignment to Canvas, you will automatically submit to Turnitin as well.
Grammarly and Smarthinking are encouraged, but not required.
Assignment Directions:
1. Access Part I of your Professional Identity Assignment and implement any recommended changes from faculty.
2. All of the Part I elements are included in the grading of the Part II submission. Below ar the requirements from 
the Part I submission.
a. Introduction
• The introduction will start with general background about your paper’s topic and end with your 
thesis statement which explains to the reader what to expect in the paper.
b. Reason for Choosing Nursing (suggested length is 1 paragraph)
i. Describe your reason for choosing the nursing profession.
c. Personal Philosophy of Nursing (suggested length is 2 paragraphs)
i. State your personal philosophy of nursing.
ii. Discuss how your values and beliefs guide your conduct as a nurse and form your professional 
identity.
iii. Identify at least two professional strengths and opportunities for growth that influence your 
personal philosophy of nursing. Strengths and opportunities could derive from, but are not 
limited to, emotional intelligence, ethical principles, moral courage, clinical/professional 
competence, confidence, communication, conflict management, etc. .
d. Transition to the Baccalaureate Role (suggested length is 2 paragraphs)
i. Using components from Bridges Model of Transition:
a) Describe where you are now in your transition.
b) Discuss how the model can continue to guide your transition.
c) Be sure to support your views with a scholarly source.
e. Identification of Short-term Goals (suggested length 1 paragraph)
i. Identify at least one, measurable short-term, professional goal to be 
completed by the end of your program.
ii. How can an RN-BSN program help you meet your short-term goal?
f. Identification of Long-term Goals (suggested length 1 paragraph)
i. Identify at least one, measurable, long-term, professional goal you want to 
accomplish within five years of program completion.
iii. How can a mentor help you reach this goal?
g. Reflection of the BSN Role versus the ASN Role (suggested length 1-2 paragraphs)
i. Has your perception between the roles changed since the start of the 
course? Why or why not?
ii. Support your views with a scholarly source.
h. Conclusion (suggested length 1 paragraph)
i. Summarize the key points from your paper.
3. Review your Turnitin Originality report and make revisions as needed. 
4. Submit final paper report to the drop box for grading.
The Professional Identity Assignment is an APA scaffolded assignment. The overall purpose of the assignment is 
for the student to develop a professional identity in nursing by describing their reason for choosing nursing (1 
paragraph); their nursing philosophy as it relates to their values, beliefs, strengths, and opportunities for growth (2 
paragraphs); transition to the baccalaureate role (2 paragraphs with a scholarly course); identification of short and long-term outcomes (1 paragraph each); and reflection of the ADN versus BSN role (1 paragraph)
The Part II paper should be 6-7 pages in length (including the title and reference pages).
 
Guidelines for Submission-
• Length Requirement – 4-5 pages of paper content (excluding title and references). This means your final 
submitted paper will be 6-7 pages in length with title and references.
• There is no abstract for this paper
• Using first person pronouns for this paper is acceptable
• A minimum of two scholarly sources are required
• Follow APA 7th edition for headings, margins, spacing, font, citations, and references
• Proofread assignment for spelling and grammar

There are 3 discussion posts for this week. For discussion post two ( 505) I wil

There are 3 discussion posts for this week. For discussion post two ( 505) I will attach the picot work on diabetes to better answer that question.
discussion post 500 :
The ethical approach, framework, and strategies you would use to resolve the selected ethical issue. How will you negotiate and collaborate to reach a common-ground without compromising your values and beliefs and without coercing the patients?
Topic :
End-of-Life Decision-Making
Discussion post 505:
Identify EBP clinical guidelines relevant to your PICOT questions and discuss the effectiveness of the guidelines by answering the following: 
Who were the guideline developers? 
Who funded the guideline development? 
Did its developers carry out a comprehensive, reproducible literature review within the past 12 months of its publication or revision? 
Is each recommendation in the guideline tagged by the level or strength of evidence on which it is based and linked with the scientific evidence?
Discussion post 510:
The culture of data transparency is characterized by consumer empowerment and healthcare provider responsibility to provide all information requested.  For this discussion you will debate the pros and cons of maintaining the culture of data transparency in healthcare. 
State at least two points of argument for each side in the debate. 
State your own position clearly.  
Discuss how the ethical principles of beneficence, autonomy, and justice support your conclusion. 
When responding to a peer’s initial post, challenge their position or argument. 

The certified percentage of nickel in a particular NIST reference steel sample i

The certified percentage of nickel in a particular NIST reference steel sample is 1.12%, and the standard deviation associated with this number is 0.03%. A new spectrometric method for the determination of nickel produced the following percentages: 1.10, 1.08, 1.09, 1.12, 1.09. ls there an indication of bias in the method at the 95% level?

Explore the intricacies of hormonal regulation and its potential disruptions. A

Explore the intricacies of hormonal regulation and its potential disruptions. A thorough understanding of these alterations is vital for effective patient assessment and care.

https://www.healthdata.gov/
Submission Type: Written reflection and analysis wit

https://www.healthdata.gov/
Submission Type: Written reflection and analysis with appendix
Details: Details: This week’s assignment involves a critical examination and reflection on existing federal health data sets. As Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), the ability to analyze and interpret data is essential for informed decision-making in healthcare settings. This exercise will focus on understanding data trends, the implications of these trends on public health, and the ability to articulate insights based on data interpretation.
You will select an existing health-related data set from a federal database and critically analyze the data. Your analysis should include a reflection on the significance of the data trends, potential impacts on healthcare practice, and the broader implications for population health.
Dataset Selection: Choose a health-related dataset from a federal database. Recommended sources include: HealthData.govLinks to an external site. or CDC Data & StatisticsLinks to an external site.
Data Analysis:
Examine the dataset to identify key trends, patterns, and any anomalies.
Consider the potential causes of these trends and their implications for healthcare practice, policy, and population health.
Include visualizations or charts from your dataset that effectively represent the trends you have identified.
Critical Reflection
Reflect on how the insights gained from the dataset could influence the nursing practice.
Discuss how data-driven decision-making can impact patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Reflect on the challenges and opportunities presented by the data, including any limitations or areas for further investigation.
Written Submission
Prepare a 2-3-page written reflection and analysis. Your submission should be well-structured with a clear introduction, analysis of the data, critical reflection, and conclusion.
Include visualizations and charts created from the data analysis as an appendix to your written reflection. Ensure these visualizations are properly referenced within the text and cited in your reference list.
Include citations from credible sources to support your analysis and reflection.
Submit the following items for the Canvas assignment: 
Written reflection and analysis, including the appendix with visualizations and charts.
Include the link to the dataset you used and reference any additional sources used in your analysis.