This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8) CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and significance related to evidence-based practice. (PO 4 & 8) CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (PO 7 & 8) Discussion Access […]

The collection of evidence is an activity that occurs with an endgame in mind. For example, law enforcement professionals collect evidence to support a decision to charge those accused of criminal activity. Similarly, evidence-based healthcare practitioners collect evidence to support decisions in pursuit of specific healthcare outcomes. In this Assignment, you will identify an issue or opportunity for change within your healthcare organization and propose […]

External pressures often force healthcare managers to reduce expenses or make changes to policies and procedures. Suppose you are a manager of an outpatient surgery center owned and operated by a group of surgeons. You report to the board of directors that has set a goal of achieving “Excellent” ratings from patients. How will you lead your facility to achieve this goal? What type of […]

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment. Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual model. Prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint in which you describe the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its application in nursing practice. Include the following: Present an overview of the nursing theory. Provide evidence that demonstrates support […]

Discussion: Healthcare Information Technology Trends Throughout history, technological advancements have appeared for one purpose before finding applications elsewhere that lead to spikes in its usage and development. The internet, for example, was originally developed to share research before becoming a staple of work and entertainment. But technology—new and repurposed—will undoubtedly continue to be a driver of healthcare information. Informaticists often stay tuned to trends to […]

A baccalaureate nurse understands, relates, and values the fundamental elements of research, process, and designs as a foundation for an evidence-based practice (AACN, 2008; QSEN, 2018). Purpose:   This assignment provides a learning activity for students to demonstrate understanding of quantitative and qualitative research, the purpose and importance of designs, and how research is critical for creating a credible evidence-based nursing practice.  Course Outcomes: This […]

Anne Kolsky    3 posts   Re: Topic 10 DQ 1  Professional Journal  A good journal to begin the quest to reach the capstone short term and long-term goals would be the Journal of Early Childhood Research by SAGE journals. It meets all the criteria for scholarly research and acceptance of research. It is an international peer-reviewed forum for childhood research that bridges across disciplines. It applies […]

Access  the Healthy People 2020 website.    Choose  a health topic from the website and answer the following questions in your own  words. What topic did you choose? Why did you choose it? What is the Goal,  according to Healthy People 2020 for your chosen topic? What does this mean to  you? Discuss actions the practical nurse can take to assist with meeting this  goal? Discussion […]

Interview an older family member and find out their wishes for care in their later years. At a minimum consider the following: Do they want to live with a loved one or stay in their home?        Maybe they would consider an Assisted Living Facility (ALF)? What are their wishes for end-of-life care? Are there any special cultural issues that need to be addressed? Do […]

Write 4 pages in which you describe a nursing informatics best practices policy for effective and safe data use in a nursing practice setting or organization. Today’s health care professionals need to be accountable for the use of information systems that are repositories for copious amounts of protected health information (PHI). By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course […]