AssignmentAs the final stop in your journey toward your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, you will complete a capstone that integrates the knowledge and skills you have developed in previous coursework. Over the duration of the capstone course, you will create a proposal for change designed to address a specific healthcare-related need in the organization where you currently work or a place where you have previously worked, or an issue of...
The Case: The Case: You are assigned to Mr. T, who was transferred to your unit earlier today. During report you learn that he has Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), 3+ pitting edema of the lower extremities, increasing shortness of breath, and has been demonstrating Cheyne Stokes respirations and periods of confusion. He complains of blurred vision. Vital signs are T 36.4, P 62, R 22, BP 180/102. He has received his 0900 meds. Current orders ...
Background1. Summary of studies. Include problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research question. How do these two articles support the nurse practice issue you chose? 1.Discuss how these two articles will be used to answer your PICOT question. 2.Describe how the interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in your PICOT question. 1.State the methods of the two articles you are co...
Introduction and ThesisPlease choose one of your Issue Analysis assignments for this final essay. This analysis assignment will provide you with your essay topic. In fact, please think of this essay as a revision and formalization of that analysis assignment. 1. Please begin your essay with a short introductory paragraph. a.This paragraph should end with your thesis statement. b.Your thesis statement should succinctly state your particular ...
What is a competency?1.What is a competency? 2.What does “being competent” mean in light of question #1? 3.What exam validates “entry-level nursing competence”? 4.Explain the necessity of continued competence in a nurse. 5.According to the MS Competency Model, describe a scenario in which each level of nursing would provide care to a diabetic patient. (LPN, A.D.N, BSN, MSN) 6.The 8 Core components of the NLN Compet...
Conceptual FrameworkTask: The purpose of this assignment is for you to put it all together now that you have explored conceptual frameworks, models, and theories that guide advanced practice nursing. Directions In this Assignment, you will create a presentation using any form of presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint®, Prezi™, Powtoons™, Slidedog™, and so on). Your presentation should bring together the conceptual framewo...
Focused Thorax/Lungs Exam ChecklistTask: Physical Examination Checklist Focused Thorax/Lungs, Cardiac and Peripheral Vascular Exampatient sitting uprightObserve the rate, rhythm, depth, and effort of breathing noting color and any cyanosisInspect for accessory muscle use noting retraction of interspaces during inspirationInspect shape of the chest (AP diameter to lateral chest diameter) noting symmetry and deformitiesPalpate the chest wall not...
The case of Mary, a nurse charged with murder for disconnecting a ventilatorIs This Nurse a Killer? Mary a nurse at a city hospital was charged with murder for disconnecting the ventilator of a comatose patient. The patient was a 48 year old man. We will call him Henry Gift. Mr. Gift was a former cab driver who had been hospitalized with bladder cancer, cirrhosis of the liver and pneumonia. He had suffered heart failure while in hospital and had...
Overview of Assignment and Paper/Project Options Purpose It is becoming increasingly important for registered nurses to assume a leadership role in a changing health care system. Hence, registered nurses must be able to assess and act to fulfill their own learning needs in order to work to their full scope of practice. To complete this assignment, consider an issue or trend in nursing or health care and choose one of the options from the bu...
Identifying the Practice ProblemTask: This assignment is about clients who are resistant to treatment where I do my internship. I will attach a paper I have written so that the writer uses that as a resource to understand what I need. I wrote it but had a high percentage on the plagiarism score. I need the writer to focus on a plagiarism-free work. Thanks. Evidence based practice is essential to effective social work practice. For this assignm...
Health History and Medical InformationTask: Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below. Health History and Medical Information Health History Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructi...
PurposeAssignment 4: Development of a Community Health Promotion Program | Value 25% Due Date: Negotiable. However, it is recommended that you work through both Sections I and II, prior to completing work on this assignment. Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with an opportunity to develop a health promotion program. Your program will address the community health diagnosis you identified in Assignment 3. The program must in...
Question: This assessment will comprise of a 2,000 word essay. Students will continue to focus their discussion on the one chosen member of the scenario identified in Assessment 1 (A1). They will discuss therapeutic communication, psychosocial and socio-political influences, health determinants and service provision linking the discussion to the individual. Assessment 2 (A2) Brief 1.Introduce your work and introduce your chosen indivi...
Mr. M.'s Clinical ManifestationsTask: It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span. Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete th...
Question: You will demonstrate your ability to write and research independently in the project. The project should generally contain the following elements, although the relevance to any particular project will vary: An abstract of no more than 250 words. A title and contents page. An introduction to the study, outlining its main aims and the issues addressed and the rationale / context for the study of approximately 800 words A re...