Four Pillars of Advanced Nursing Practice under the LACE ModelTask: Total minimal posts over a discussion board for each student is four posts. All discussion board responses should be substantial, and further the scholarly conversation. For example, responding to a classmate with, “Great post. I totally agree,” would not qualify and substantial, and would not receive credit. Discussion board activity is intended to spark active con...
Blended learning approachThis module helps you to build knowledge and skills in information literacy, essential concepts, research methods, evaluation and implementation of research evidence-based information in order to provide safe, person centred care to maintain or restore health and well-being. The module adopts a blended learning approach, which combines face-to-face sessions in the classroom with a guided self-directed study independen...
Question: You then reflect on how you participated in the prevention of infection for that patient. Examples of this could be carrying out aseptic non touch technique for an injection/dressing change/catheter care /removal of any sutures or cannulas. Or how you prevented cross infection during this episode of care for example bed making/hygiene/mouth care/hand hygiene etc. This list is not exhaustive. You need to demonstrate your understanding...
A portfolio contains a purposefully selected set of representations of your best work, experience, strengths, abilities and skills. The portfolio will be submitted using the Durham College e-portfolio template via DC Connect (you will supply your Professor and potential employers if you wish, with a link to your e-portfolio site). To develop your portfolio, follow the instructions outlined in the documen...
LEARN Model Analysis In developing your genogram and learning plan you were required to collect significant personal data that has influenced your lifestyle and consequently your personal health and wellness. Looking at this information and your personal learning plan a meaningful event must have come to mind. This event would have been an incident that probably impacted your lifestyle in a negative fashion; as an example a divorce, an accident...
Aims or QuestionsYou are required to write a literature review in which you critically analyse literature related to Person-Centred/Family-Centred Care. You will be able to choose a topic related to Person-Centred/Family-Centred care, for instance you may focus on a certain innovation or a specific field of nursing such as adult nursing care, mental health, learning disabilities or child nursing. By following the approach of a literature revie...
DirectionsAssignment 1: Becoming Influential Introduction As a nurse you have a role in increasing the public visibility and credibility of your profession. You are developing the skills and knowledge to influence public opinion and actions related to issues of the health and well-being of society. All nurses have some responsibility to be ?leaders? and to influence the thinking and action of others on matters of health in a positive way. The go...
Overview of TheoryThis assignment focuses on applying a theoretical framework to a practice or other healthcare problem. The theory you select needs to come from the literature that you covered this semester. As Masters prepared nurses you are expected to have the knowledge to be a member on an interdisciplinary team that is transforming the delivery of healthcare services to address current problems in the delivery of healthcare, ...
Effective Strategies for Collaborating with PatientsTask: Nurses have a powerful role in the coordination and continuum of care. All nurses must be cognizant of the care coordination process and how safety, ethics, policy, physiological, and cultural needs affect care and patient outcomes. As a nurse, care coordination is something that should always be considered. Nurses must be aware of factors that impact care coordination and of a continuum...
ObjectiveObjective: To apply a theory to develop the student’s own plan for transition from practical nurse/internationally educated nurse/diploma-prepared registered nurse to the bachelor of science in nursing registered nurse role in Ontario, focused on their transition during the Post-Diploma Degree Program (PDDP)This assignment requires students to reflect on their professional nursing practice and education from prior to entering the ...
Scenario and Problem DescriptionAssignment 2: Scenario Analysis - Filling your Toolbox (20%) Due at the end of Unit 10 Directions After reviewing the below scenario, in a total of 4 pages double-spaced (excluding title and reference pages) . References must be in APA format (6th ed). Your analysis should include references to current literature on nursing management and leadership. For example, for the situation you select choose an appropriate ...
Explanation of Proposal's Impact on Different AspectsTask: Explain how your proposal will directly and indirectly impact each of the aspects. Now that you have completed a series of assignments that have led you into the active project planning and development stage for your project, briefly describe your proposed solution to address the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and how it has changed since you first envisione...
Classification and Types of Burns and Measuring the Body Surface AreaClient Profile: Julie is a 5 year old girl who lives in North Carolina with her parents and two siblings, a 3 year old brother and an 18 month old sister. Her father works at a brokerage firm in Raleigh and her mother stays at home to care for the children. Julie has never had any health problems other than occasional episodes of the common cold. Case Study Jul...
Background: Cassandra's CaseForced chemotherapy Before Cassandra could have her first round of chemotherapy to treat Hodgkin lymphoma, she had to have a port placed in her body to deliver cancer-fighting drugs. During this surgical procedure, she had to be strapped to the bed against her wishes, for she was adamantly against receiving chemotherapy—a treatment she deemed poisonous to her body, despite knowing that without it she would al...
Service Availability and Improving Access for AdultsThis module explores the changing nature of healthcare needs and the national/international challenges for healthcare delivery for older people living with a long term condition. This module will enable nursing students to demonstrate how their current and future roles contribute to making excellence in nursing care an integral part of everyday care practices and services. This re...