regardless of your time zone. Week 1 Community and Population-based Nursing Care Resources Media Course Media: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012).Family, Community and Population-Based Care.Baltimore: Author. “Community and Population-Based Nursing Care: The Past, Present, and Future” featuring Dr. Louise Fitzpatrick and Ms. Joan Marren Readings Course Text: Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2008).Public health nursing: Population-centered health care in the community. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier. Chapter 1, “Population-Focused Practice: The Foundation of Specialization in Public Health Nursing” Chapter 2, “History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing” Chapter 9, “Population-Based Public Health Nursing Practice: The Intervention Wheel” Students will also be assignedoneof the following chapters from “Part 7: Nurse Roles and Functions in the Community” in the course textbook: Chapter 39, “The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community” Chapter 40, “The Nurse Leader in the Community” Chapter 41, “The Nurse in Home Health and Hospice” Chapter 42, “The Nurse in the Schools” Chapter 43, “The Nurse in Occupational Health” Chapter 45, “The Nurse in the Faith Community” Chapter 46, “Public Health Nursing at Local, State, and National Levels” Optional Resources are listed in the Week 1 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion The Role of the Community and Public Health Nurse This week, your Instructor assigned you a chapter in the course textbook that discussed the role of the public health nurse in a specific setting. Based on your assigned chapter and bearing in mind the primary prevention focus of the community/public health nurse, respond to the following: What differentiates the role of the community and public health nurse from other health professionals? What skills and knowledge are necessary for the type of decision making inherent in population-focused nursing practice? How do these skills differ from those required in the institutional setting? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 1 Discussion area for details. Application The History of Public Health and the Role of the Community/Public Health Nurse Using Chapter 2 in the course textbook, your assigned reading on the role of the nurse in a specific public health setting, and reviewing this week’s media presentation, address the following in a 2- to 3-page paper: Trace the history of the public health nurse including the contributions made by Lillian Wald and the Henry Street Settlement. Also, summarize the role of the nurse in the practice setting assigned. Include the following in your summary: Explain how the core functions of community/public health nursing and the standards of practice are met with that specific role. Describe the population served by the nurse in this role. Which interventions might the nurse in this role utilize? Explain the level of practice used in this practice setting (primary/secondary/tertiary). Describe an ethical dilemma that might be encountered in this nursing role. Use the Application Rubric in the Course Info area on the left navigation bar to develop this paper. Due byDay 7. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Identify a Population Group Community health nursing needs to be not only on the individual, but also the family and the community. This activity is intended to teach you how the term community health is about identifying problems and managing interactions within the community. In meeting multiple needs, community health nurses are required to fulfill multiple roles. These roles include care provider, educator, advocate, manager, collaborator, leader and researcher. This week, your instructor has assigned you to choose a population group that you will write about for the next six weeks. Community health nursing settings include homes, ambulatory care settings, schools, occupational heath settings, residential institutions, and the community at large. Knowing about these settings may assist you in choosing your population group. Read more about populations in your textbook. Please address the following: Introduce yourself to your team members. Where do you work? Briefly describe the community where you live. For the purpose of the Population-Based Nursing Care Project, choose a population group that interests you. Describe what the members of your chosen group have in common? For example, do they share some important features in their lives? What are some health problems or issues that you can think of that may affect the population that you are interested in?. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 6 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 2 Epidemiology Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care “Epidemiology in Community Health Nursing” featuring Dr. David Jacobs, Ms. Joan Marren, and Dr. Fernando Guerra Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 6, “Application of Ethics in the Community” Chapter 12, “Epidemiology” (pp. 243–266; 272–274) Chapter 17, “Promoting Healthy Communities Using Multi-level Participatory Strategies” Chapter 14, “Communicable and Infectious Disease Risks” Articles Fayram E. S., & Anderko, L. (2009). Applied epidemiology for public health and community-based nurses.Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 40(8), 361–366. Web Sites Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov Optional Resources are listed in the Week 2 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion Using the Epidemiologic Triangle Using the Epidemiologic Triangle concept, consider the relationship among causal agents, susceptible persons, and environmental factors. Then, respond to the following: As a BSN-prepared community health nurse, what steps should Debbie take next? How might information systems be used to support Debbie’s efforts? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 2 Discussion area for details. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Use Health Data and a Population Group Health Problem This week, your instructor has assigned you to begin collecting health data about a health problem or issue that affects your population group. Examples of health data include epidemiological information related to health conditions, reproductive outcomes, causes of death, and quality of life. Important information to include is socioeconomic data (poverty levels) and the presence or lack of health insurance in your population. Read more about epidemiology in your textbook. There are a variety of sources to collect health data – at the local, state, and national level. Access and review the professional literature to support your case. If data is not available to support your heath issue for a local group, use state or national data. Read more about health data collection in your textbook. Some website links are provided in the Course Webliography to help get your started. It takes time to gather data, so don’t worry about finalizing your data collection this week. In weeks 3 and 4, you will continue to collect Health Data by means of contacting your local health department and performing a community assessment. Please address the following: What are some health problems within your population group? Is there a priority health problem that stands out to you? What population-related health problem do you want to focus on for this project? Identify one or more websites that you found to be useful. Please post the sites/s in the Course Webliography. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 2 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 3 Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care “Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response in Community Health Nursing” featuring Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. George DiFerdinando, and Dr. Fernando Guerra Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 23, “Public Health Nursing and the Disaster Management Cycle” Chapter 24, “Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation” Chapter 13, “Infectious Disease Prevention and Control” Articles O’Boyle, C., Robertson, C., & Secor-Turner, M. (2006). Public health emergencies: nurses’ recommendations for effective actions.AAOHN Journal, 54(8), 347–353. Richard, J., & Grimes, D. (2008). Bioterrorism: Class A agents and their potential presentations in immunocompromised patients.Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(2), 295-302. Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management. (2007). Guidelines for child–friendly disaster management and response [Fact sheet]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.cridlac.org/digitalizacion/pdf/eng/doc16978/doc16978.htm Optional Resources are listed in the Week 3 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion There is no Discussion this week. Application Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Select a disaster that could happen in your community. Then, write a 3- to 4-page paper outlining the following: The disaster How the professional nurse would use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to provide appropriate nursing care Other health care professionals that may be involved in a response Suggest strategies for improving your community’s response to your identified disaster Due byDay 7. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities 3: Consider Levels of Prevention This week your instructor has assigned you to consider the levels of prevention used in the community health setting. The three levels are primary, secondary, and tertiary. What do these terms mean? Briefly stated, prevention is about taking action to prevent or minimize the occurrence of an event. Read about levels of prevention on page 192 of your textbook. To improve population health, the community nurse carries out her work sequentially and simultaneously at all levels of prevention. Also, as you continue to work on collecting health data. Consider contacting your local community health department this week to find out how they involved in addressing your problem. See what you can uncover. Also, collaborating with other health care professionals, including your team members, will assist you to gain a fuller understanding of both your issue and your chosen population. Please address the following: Think about the three levels of prevention and how they relate to your population group’s health problem. Provide three examples of health interventions, one for each level of prevention, that are appropriate actions to take regarding your population’s problem. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 3 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 4 Community Assessment and Interventions Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care “Assessing the Community” featuring Dr. Fernando Guerra, Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. Rachel Smith, and Dr. Barbara Sattler Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 7, “Cultural Diversity in the Community” Chapter 16, “Using Health Education and Groups to Promote Health” Chapter 18, “Community as Client: Assessment and Analysis” Articles Douglas, M., Uhl Pierce, J., Rosenkoetter, M., Clark Callister, L., Hattar-Pllara, M., Lauderdale, J. et al. (2009). Standards of practice for culturally competent nursing care: A request for comments.Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 20(3), 257–2 69. Running, A., Martin, K., & Tolle, L. W. (2007). An innovative model for conducting a participatory community health assessment.Journal of Community Health Nursing, 24(4) 203- 213. Web Sites Occupational Safety and Health Administration http://www.osha.gov Optional Resources are listed in the Week 4 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion Cultural Competence To prepare for this Discussion, review the media presentations and Chapter 7 in the course textbook. Focus particularly on Dr. Smith’s presentation on cultural competence and on pages 146–152 in the textbook which discusses cultural competence. Also, review the Douglas, et al. article on “Standards of Practice for Culturally Competent Nursing Care.” Then, select a major ethnic or religious group from your community. With this group in mind, respond to the following questions: What major ethnic or religious groups are present in your community whose culture is different from your own? Discuss your assumptions about this group. How might a nurse’s positive or negative assumptions influence the care provided, and thus health outcomes? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 4 Discussion area for details. Application Community Assessment To prepare for this Application, review the media presentations for this week and Chapter 15 in the course textbook on community assessment. In addition, use Table 15-5 on page 355 in the textbook to guide your windshield assessment. Include your windshield assessment with your Application. Conduct an assessment of the community in which you live, including a windshield assessment. Then, write a 3- to 4-page paper that includes the following: Demographics Vital statistics Environmental issues Occupational health hazards Vulnerable populations Resources available in the community Other pertinent information about the community Due byDay 7ofWeek 5. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Consider Levels of Nursing Intervention This week your instructor has assigned you to consider the levels of intervention used in the community health setting. The three levels are community-level practice, systems-level practice, and individual-level practice. What do these terms mean? Read about the levels of intervention on page 192 to 193 of your textbook. To improve population health, the community nurse carries out her culturally-competent care sequentially and simultaneously at all levels of intervention. Also, consider community resources as they relate to your chosen population-based health problem. Services provided by others health care providers Lack of services Cultural/ beliefs of community Health/illness beliefs Values, attitudes, health behaviors and practices Please address the following: Think about the how levels of intervention relate to the work you are doing regarding your population group’s health problem. Provide three examples of interventions, one for each level of intervention, that are appropriate actions to take regarding your population’s problem. Provide a few examples of community resources that need to be in place to assist your population group’s problem. Resources are especially important to assist vulnerable populations with reducing their health risks and disparities. Are there any cultural-based related issues regarding your group that should inform your approach to care? Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 4 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 5 Family, Individual, and Group Assessment and Interventions Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community and Population-Based Care “The Influence of the Family and Culture on Health” featuring Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. Rachel Smith, and Ms. Christina Lee Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 27, “Family Development and Family Nursing Assessment” Chapter 28, “Family Health Risks” Chapter 29, “Child and Adolescent Health” Articles Benzein, E. G., Hagberg, M., & Saveman, B. (2008). ‘Being appropriately unusual’: A challenge for nurses in health-promoting conversations with families.Nursing Inquiry, 15(2), 106–1 15. Stewart, L., Chapple, J., Hughes, A. R., Poustie, V., & Reilly, J. J. (2008). The use of behavioral change techniques in the treatment of pediatric obesity: qualitative evaluation of parental perspectives on treatment.Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 21(5), 464–473. Optional Resources are listed in the Week 5 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion The Influence of Culture and Genetics on Health Answer the following questions: How might the family’s culture and genetic history influence your communication and approach in addressing their health risks? How would you build trust with the family before and during the visit? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 5 Discussion area for details. Application Community Assessment Due byDay 7. See the Week 4 Application area for complete instructions. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Create Evidenced-Based, Culturally Appropriate Interventions This week your instructor wants you to access and appraise culturally-sensitive, research-based interventions to prevent, improve, and bring comfort to your population group. Community health nurses are critical thinkers informed of all important research finding. Critical-thinking is key. Please read about evidenced-based research in your textbook. Please respond the following: In week 3 and 4, you identified strategies/interventions related to a population group’s heath problem, and categorized them according to the levels and prevention and intervention. Describe whether those interventions are ” evidenced based.” Why or why not? Share at least two strategies/prevention related to your population and it’s health problem that you feel confident are evidenced-based. Why do you think that? Think in terms of research outcomes. Identify one evidenced-based behavior change technique to promote or manage illness among your population group. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 5 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 6 Vulnerable Populations: Community Health Related Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community and Population-Based Care “Vulnerable Populations” featuring Dr. Daniel Herman, Dr. Peater Beilenson, Ms. Joan Marren, and Dr. Rachel Smith Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 32, “Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations: An Overview” Chapter 33, “Poverty and Homelessness” Chapter 36, “Mental Health Issues” Chapter 37, “Alchohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems” Articles Abrams, S. (2008). Disparity and responsibility.Public Health Nursing, 25(5), 387–388. Chaikin, J. (2008). Children of Darfur: A vulnerable population.International Journal of Nursing Practice, 14(1), 74–77. Paul, I. M., Lehman, E. B., Suliman, A. K., & Hillemeier, M. M. (2008). Perinatal disparities for black mothers and their newborns.Maternal & Child Health Journal, 12(4), 452–4 60. Slaughter, S., Cole, D., Jennings, E., & Reimer, M. (2007). Consent and assent to participate in research from people with dementia.Nursing Ethics, 14(1), 27–40. Website National Healthcare Disparities Report, 2008 http://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhdr08/nhdr08errata.pdf Optional Resources are listed in the Week 6 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion Discussion: Advocating for Social Justice Respond to the following: What is the community health nurse’s role in advocating for social justice for vulnerable populations and in eliminating health disparities? How do you see community health care and the role of the community health nurse changing in the future? Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings, one in each Discussion thread, byDay 7. See the Week 6 Discussion area for details. Practicum Assignment: Summary of Practicum Activities Create a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your practicum activities. Include a minimum of 6 slides (10 maximum) and the following information: Location Population you are working with and key health issues Other members of the health care team or professionals you are collaborating with Outline or summary of your practicum experience emphasizing health promotion and prevention activities and interventions Ethical issues you are encountering Reflection statement that imparts how your view of community/public health nursing and population-based care was impacted by the practicum experience Post your PowerPoint presentation to the Summary of Practicum Activities Discussion byDay 5. View at least two of your colleagues’ presentations and provide specific feedback on their projects byDay 7. See the Week 6 Discussion area for details. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Present Population-Based Nursing Care Project This week create a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your Population-Based Nursing Care Plan Project. (See rubric in Course Info) Instructions: Post your PowerPoint presentation byday 5of this week. Review all of your team members’ presentations. Respond byDay 7to at leasttwoof your colleagues’ postings: Please respond to the following: Describe a potential evaluation plan. Now that you have completed the project what is your role in advancing population-based care in your community? In your current practice and as a health leader in your community how will you collaborate with other healthcare providers to promote the health of your community? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 6 Practicum Discussion area for details..
HOW CAN ORGANIZATIONS STAY ABREAST OF CURRENT CHANGES IN REGULATIONS, STANDARDS, SCOPE OF PRACTICE, AND SO ON
Nursing HomeworksHOW CAN ORGANIZATIONS STAY ABREAST OF CURRENT CHANGES IN REGULATIONS, STANDARDS, SCOPE OF PRACTICE, AND SO ON?
There are many regulatory bodies (both internal and external to an organization) that influence policy, standards and guidelines, and the scope of practice. For this discussion, consider the following:Discuss two regulatory entities that directly influence care delivery on your unit or at your organization.How can organizations stay abreast of current changes in regulations, standards, scope of practice, and so on? How should this information be communicated to the healthcare team?Analyze nursing leadership’s role in maintaining compliance with current standards.How will you apply your knowledge of regulatory agency compliance to your professional practice?Be sure to support your discussion with references to the literature as appropriate.
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UncategorizedPlease go through the attached documents. I’m already done with one assignment in my course i.e “exploring your topic” and got graded well. But I could not able to get good grade in “Research and Refine Research Topic”. So both “exploring your topic” and “Research and Refine Research Topic” are related to each other. Please help me in getting done my assignment with good quality of work.
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Topic is agile methodology with scrum framework in retail domain
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How did eradication of Rinderpest from East Africa increase both the tree and giraffe populations in the Serengeti?
Biology Homework HelpReferences.
Cox, J. F. (2017). What Rinderpest eradication taught us about the Serengeti. [Video]
Briggs, H. (2016, May 13). Shrinking bird pays the bill for Arctic warming. Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment- 36266692
Dussault, J. (2016, May 12). Climate change chould be shrinking these arctic birds. The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved from http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2016/0512/Climate-change-could-be-shrinking-these-Arctic-birds
Zimmer, C. (2016, May 12). Climate change and the case of the shrinking red knots. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/17/science/climate-change-bird-red-knots.html?_r=0
Political Science homework help
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Instructions
Research the background of your Congressional representatives based on your address listed with CU – two senators and a member of the House of Representatives. Find out about their previous occupation(s), political experience, family, income, education, and other relevant demographics. What percentage of the vote did they receive to win in their last election? What are two policy issues areas they are interested in? How do these areas reflect their ideologies?
Here is a link to get your started:
Write an essay. Start by identifying all three of your representatives. Then, pick the representative you are most interested in and explain why they interest you. Present the information you found in your research required above in the essay.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Friday
Why do you thinks its important to understand different cultural food pyramids when making recommendations to patients about wellness?
Nursing Essay HelpRESEARCH DIFFERENT CODES OF ETHICS FOR ANY TWO GROUPS OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
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In the healthcare field, different groups of healthcare professionals adhere to their own codes of ethics. All healthcare professionals are duty-bound to follow a strict code of ethics. This has been true since the fourth or fifth century, when the Hippocratic Oath was penned. While the code has changed with the times, the code of ethics still dictates a commitment both to patients and to other healthcare professionals.
Using the Internet, create a paper and respond to the following questions in a 2pages Microsoft Word document:
NR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Nursing HomeworksNR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Requirements
Through this assignment, the student will:
Critique a peer-reviewed study, and in your own words, describe the research question, sample, design of study, data collection method, findings, and limitations of each. (CO 1, CO2,)
Summarize the research article and evaluate the significance to nursing. Do not just quote the author\’s words. Paraphrase the information. (CO 4, CO5).
Guidelines to writing the NR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
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Download the Research Article Critique List of Articles (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and select ONE to analyze.
Retrieve the full-text version of the article from the library. Read it thoroughly.
Introduction (one paragraph): The introduction should be interesting and capture the reader\’s attention.
Provide a brief description of the research article to be discussed.
Discuss the purpose of your paper. The purpose statement of the paper should relate to the research article reviewed and the implications that it has to evidence based nursing practice.
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Describe the research question for this study in a paragraph.
Describe the research in greater detail.
Include your observations about this question.
Discuss events or trends that could have affected this question.
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Describe the research design of this study, and in your own words discuss the design.
Discuss the research design of the study. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the type of design and hypothesize why the author utilized the design as opposed to others.
You will need to summarize the information from the article in your own words
Describe the sample. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Briefly describe the sample size used for this study
Make a judgment as to whether the sample size was adequate and defend your answer.
Describe the number or participants and determine if the number of participants was adequate compared to the research question and the intent of the study.
Are these numbers adequate? Discuss gaps in that you identified. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Describe the data collection method(s)\’
Who collected the data?
What tools were used?
What were the ethical considerations addressed and discuss gaps you identified.
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Describe the limitations of the study.
Identify the limitations within the study
Describe how the limitations could be overcome in subsequent studies
Comment on why limitations are important to list and discuss within a study. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Describe the findings reported in the study.
Describe the findings reported in the study
Discuss whether the findings of the study answered the research question posed within the study
Discuss the credibility of the findings
If the findings do not support the research question posed within the study, what do you believe is the reason?
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Summary
Summarize important points from the body of your paper including the key components of the paper.
Include a statement about the research question and the findings.
Discuss the probability of implementation into practice. Based on these findings, is the evidence that you found on your topic strong enough to suggest a change in practice, or an idea for practice?
End with a concluding statement.
Citations and References must be included to support the information within each topic area. Refer to the APA manual, Chapter 7, for examples of proper reference format. In-text citations are to be noted for all information contained in your paper that is not your original idea or thought. Ask yourself, \”How do I know this?\” and then cite the source. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).
Reference Page: The Reference Page should start on a new page (insert a page break). All references should be cited within the body of the paper as (Author, year) and the full reference should be included in APA format on the reference page. A url link alone is not an adequate reference. See the APA Guidelines in Course Resources for examples of properly formatted references.
NR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
NR439 Research Article Critique Paper Rubric
Rubric -Research Article Paper
NR439 Research Article Critique Paper – Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Self-development Plan
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Important Note:
*To meet the requirements of this assessment you will need to access your workplace, or have access to a workplace that will assist you. Preferably your workplace will be in the community services sector. In all tasks requiring a workplace, or contact with a colleague, your response must include the role of your contact person, the name of the organisation, time and place of meeting/contact, and any other relevant information.
*If you are completing this section in simulation follow the ‘AboutSimulation’ instructions.
You have now had some time to reflect on your self-evaluation, learning and development styles, and the feedback received from individuals in your workplace. In this assessment you will be examining ways to continue developing your professional practice and work performance.
Part A
To assist you in determining how to improve your workplace effectiveness you will now identify areas for self-improvement.
1. From the Module 6 Templates file find a Word version of the table below. Complete the table according to the instructions below:
Instructions
• Refer to your self-evaluation and feedback and give yourself a score out of 10 for each category – with 10 being highest.
• Based on the rating you gave each category, sort your table from lowest to highest score.
• Liaise with a workplace colleague and discuss your rankings.
• Ask for their suggestions on how to improve your workplace effectiveness with a focus on the categories with a lower score.
• Now fill in the ‘suggestions for improvement…’ column with your ideas for improving your workplace effectiveness. For example, you could simply stop or start doing something, or you may include further study or professional development activities with relevance to your industry area.
2. Professional networks can provide considerable support to individuals throughout their careers. Focus on your career in the community services area, and list two people or organisations for each networking item below. (With people just use their first name and their role.)
i. For each person or organisation, explain how they can assist you in your professional development. Such networks can include:
• Colleagues – past
• Colleagues –present
• Mentors
• Other professionals
• Professional Associations
3. Identify professional development courses, or further training/education that you could complete to develop your professional effectiveness.
Specify the:
• name of the program
• institution
• benefits
for three items.
4. For each of the following items indicate if it is formal or informal learning:
• Skills picked up in your last job
• Your Higher School Certificate
• Your cooking skills from years of trying new recipes every week
• Certificate IV in Community Services
• An English language course at the CAE
5. Outline which type of learning you prefer and provide two reasons for your preference.
6. Dr Stephen Covey wrote a bestselling book called ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’ which is used universally to improve workplace performance. Open the ‘Covey 7 Habits’ file and read the summary that is provided.
Identify the two habits that seem the most relevant for your professional development. Explain why.
(Up to 80 words)
7. Specialist advice can help us to improve our career development prospects and workplace performance? Identify two specialists who would be able to provide you with additional support. Outline the benefits you would gain from each specialist. (Up to 50 words)
8. Most of us know when things are not going so well at work. Sometimes we need additional self-care.
i. Based on your previous experience at work or at school, identify three ways (or triggers) you are able to recognise in yourself when it’s time for you to take additional self-care.
ii. List three ways you could provide yourself with self-care.
iii. Describe two potential consequences of ignoring your own needs for self-care.
9. Many workplaces provide additional support for their employees, particularly personal support during difficult times. Conduct research and find out more about the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Summarise the key points and benefits of the EAP program. (Up to 80 words)
10. The SMART acronym can be used to help us remember the important aspects of goal setting.
Specific – the goal should identify a specific action or event that will take place
Measurable – the goal and its benefits should be quantifiable
Achievable – the goal should be attainable given available resources
Realistic – the goal should require you to stretch a little but still be likely to succeed
Timely – the goal should state the time period in which it will be accomplished
Instructions
Review the Workplace Effectiveness Assessment table you completed earlier and develop five goals using the SMART goal setting process. These goals should preferably aim to develop the categories you find more challenging.
Hints for completing your goals:
• Is it specific? (Who – What – Where – When – Why)
• Is it measurable? (How many – How much)
• Is it attainable? (With enough effort can I really make this happen– do I know what to do)
• Is it realistic? (What are the learnings, skills and abilities needed)
• Is it time bound? (Am I able to set clear deadlines – what are the deadlines)
For example: To complete a course in time management by 1 December and arrive at work on time 95% of the time, significantly improving my current record of punctuality.
Part B
1. In this part of the assessment you are required to create a Self-development Plan that can be implemented. Before you commence it is important you talk to your workplace stakeholder/colleague for advice on setting up your Self-development Plan and how you will be able to implement it. If simulation is required in this part of the assessment use the ‘About Simulation’ instructions.
You have already completed a number of items to include in your Self-Development Plan. It may help before you start, to conduct research in your workplace or on the internet to find a self-development plan, or a plan you could adapt. Additional to your current workplace, your next Placement, will provide you with another opportunity to work toward your goals and continue to implement your plan. Make sure your Self-development Plan includes the following items:
2. After consultation with your workplace stakeholder/colleague describe how you plan to implement your Self-development Plan, including:
i. Do you have realistic goals that can be achieved by the deadline? Explain how this will be done.
ii. Your workplace stakeholder/colleague suggestions for implementing your Self-development Plan and how they will assist you.
iii. Who will guide/mentor you in your workplace?
iiii. Your self-reflection on any progress you have already made in your workplace.
3. For both of the following:
• codes of practice
• the duty of care
i. explain why your legal and ethical responsibilities must be incorporated into your ongoing professional development
ii. Explain the legal and ethical consequences of failing to keep up to date
What differentiates the role of the community and public health nurse from other health professionals?
Uncategorizedregardless of your time zone. Week 1 Community and Population-based Nursing Care Resources Media Course Media: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012).Family, Community and Population-Based Care.Baltimore: Author. “Community and Population-Based Nursing Care: The Past, Present, and Future” featuring Dr. Louise Fitzpatrick and Ms. Joan Marren Readings Course Text: Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2008).Public health nursing: Population-centered health care in the community. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier. Chapter 1, “Population-Focused Practice: The Foundation of Specialization in Public Health Nursing” Chapter 2, “History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing” Chapter 9, “Population-Based Public Health Nursing Practice: The Intervention Wheel” Students will also be assignedoneof the following chapters from “Part 7: Nurse Roles and Functions in the Community” in the course textbook: Chapter 39, “The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community” Chapter 40, “The Nurse Leader in the Community” Chapter 41, “The Nurse in Home Health and Hospice” Chapter 42, “The Nurse in the Schools” Chapter 43, “The Nurse in Occupational Health” Chapter 45, “The Nurse in the Faith Community” Chapter 46, “Public Health Nursing at Local, State, and National Levels” Optional Resources are listed in the Week 1 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion The Role of the Community and Public Health Nurse This week, your Instructor assigned you a chapter in the course textbook that discussed the role of the public health nurse in a specific setting. Based on your assigned chapter and bearing in mind the primary prevention focus of the community/public health nurse, respond to the following: What differentiates the role of the community and public health nurse from other health professionals? What skills and knowledge are necessary for the type of decision making inherent in population-focused nursing practice? How do these skills differ from those required in the institutional setting? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 1 Discussion area for details. Application The History of Public Health and the Role of the Community/Public Health Nurse Using Chapter 2 in the course textbook, your assigned reading on the role of the nurse in a specific public health setting, and reviewing this week’s media presentation, address the following in a 2- to 3-page paper: Trace the history of the public health nurse including the contributions made by Lillian Wald and the Henry Street Settlement. Also, summarize the role of the nurse in the practice setting assigned. Include the following in your summary: Explain how the core functions of community/public health nursing and the standards of practice are met with that specific role. Describe the population served by the nurse in this role. Which interventions might the nurse in this role utilize? Explain the level of practice used in this practice setting (primary/secondary/tertiary). Describe an ethical dilemma that might be encountered in this nursing role. Use the Application Rubric in the Course Info area on the left navigation bar to develop this paper. Due byDay 7. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Identify a Population Group Community health nursing needs to be not only on the individual, but also the family and the community. This activity is intended to teach you how the term community health is about identifying problems and managing interactions within the community. In meeting multiple needs, community health nurses are required to fulfill multiple roles. These roles include care provider, educator, advocate, manager, collaborator, leader and researcher. This week, your instructor has assigned you to choose a population group that you will write about for the next six weeks. Community health nursing settings include homes, ambulatory care settings, schools, occupational heath settings, residential institutions, and the community at large. Knowing about these settings may assist you in choosing your population group. Read more about populations in your textbook. Please address the following: Introduce yourself to your team members. Where do you work? Briefly describe the community where you live. For the purpose of the Population-Based Nursing Care Project, choose a population group that interests you. Describe what the members of your chosen group have in common? For example, do they share some important features in their lives? What are some health problems or issues that you can think of that may affect the population that you are interested in?. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 6 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 2 Epidemiology Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care “Epidemiology in Community Health Nursing” featuring Dr. David Jacobs, Ms. Joan Marren, and Dr. Fernando Guerra Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 6, “Application of Ethics in the Community” Chapter 12, “Epidemiology” (pp. 243–266; 272–274) Chapter 17, “Promoting Healthy Communities Using Multi-level Participatory Strategies” Chapter 14, “Communicable and Infectious Disease Risks” Articles Fayram E. S., & Anderko, L. (2009). Applied epidemiology for public health and community-based nurses.Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 40(8), 361–366. Web Sites Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov Optional Resources are listed in the Week 2 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion Using the Epidemiologic Triangle Using the Epidemiologic Triangle concept, consider the relationship among causal agents, susceptible persons, and environmental factors. Then, respond to the following: As a BSN-prepared community health nurse, what steps should Debbie take next? How might information systems be used to support Debbie’s efforts? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 2 Discussion area for details. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Use Health Data and a Population Group Health Problem This week, your instructor has assigned you to begin collecting health data about a health problem or issue that affects your population group. Examples of health data include epidemiological information related to health conditions, reproductive outcomes, causes of death, and quality of life. Important information to include is socioeconomic data (poverty levels) and the presence or lack of health insurance in your population. Read more about epidemiology in your textbook. There are a variety of sources to collect health data – at the local, state, and national level. Access and review the professional literature to support your case. If data is not available to support your heath issue for a local group, use state or national data. Read more about health data collection in your textbook. Some website links are provided in the Course Webliography to help get your started. It takes time to gather data, so don’t worry about finalizing your data collection this week. In weeks 3 and 4, you will continue to collect Health Data by means of contacting your local health department and performing a community assessment. Please address the following: What are some health problems within your population group? Is there a priority health problem that stands out to you? What population-related health problem do you want to focus on for this project? Identify one or more websites that you found to be useful. Please post the sites/s in the Course Webliography. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 2 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 3 Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care “Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response in Community Health Nursing” featuring Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. George DiFerdinando, and Dr. Fernando Guerra Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 23, “Public Health Nursing and the Disaster Management Cycle” Chapter 24, “Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation” Chapter 13, “Infectious Disease Prevention and Control” Articles O’Boyle, C., Robertson, C., & Secor-Turner, M. (2006). Public health emergencies: nurses’ recommendations for effective actions.AAOHN Journal, 54(8), 347–353. Richard, J., & Grimes, D. (2008). Bioterrorism: Class A agents and their potential presentations in immunocompromised patients.Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(2), 295-302. Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management. (2007). Guidelines for child–friendly disaster management and response [Fact sheet]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.cridlac.org/digitalizacion/pdf/eng/doc16978/doc16978.htm Optional Resources are listed in the Week 3 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion There is no Discussion this week. Application Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Select a disaster that could happen in your community. Then, write a 3- to 4-page paper outlining the following: The disaster How the professional nurse would use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to provide appropriate nursing care Other health care professionals that may be involved in a response Suggest strategies for improving your community’s response to your identified disaster Due byDay 7. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities 3: Consider Levels of Prevention This week your instructor has assigned you to consider the levels of prevention used in the community health setting. The three levels are primary, secondary, and tertiary. What do these terms mean? Briefly stated, prevention is about taking action to prevent or minimize the occurrence of an event. Read about levels of prevention on page 192 of your textbook. To improve population health, the community nurse carries out her work sequentially and simultaneously at all levels of prevention. Also, as you continue to work on collecting health data. Consider contacting your local community health department this week to find out how they involved in addressing your problem. See what you can uncover. Also, collaborating with other health care professionals, including your team members, will assist you to gain a fuller understanding of both your issue and your chosen population. Please address the following: Think about the three levels of prevention and how they relate to your population group’s health problem. Provide three examples of health interventions, one for each level of prevention, that are appropriate actions to take regarding your population’s problem. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 3 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 4 Community Assessment and Interventions Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care “Assessing the Community” featuring Dr. Fernando Guerra, Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. Rachel Smith, and Dr. Barbara Sattler Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 7, “Cultural Diversity in the Community” Chapter 16, “Using Health Education and Groups to Promote Health” Chapter 18, “Community as Client: Assessment and Analysis” Articles Douglas, M., Uhl Pierce, J., Rosenkoetter, M., Clark Callister, L., Hattar-Pllara, M., Lauderdale, J. et al. (2009). Standards of practice for culturally competent nursing care: A request for comments.Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 20(3), 257–2 69. Running, A., Martin, K., & Tolle, L. W. (2007). An innovative model for conducting a participatory community health assessment.Journal of Community Health Nursing, 24(4) 203- 213. Web Sites Occupational Safety and Health Administration http://www.osha.gov Optional Resources are listed in the Week 4 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion Cultural Competence To prepare for this Discussion, review the media presentations and Chapter 7 in the course textbook. Focus particularly on Dr. Smith’s presentation on cultural competence and on pages 146–152 in the textbook which discusses cultural competence. Also, review the Douglas, et al. article on “Standards of Practice for Culturally Competent Nursing Care.” Then, select a major ethnic or religious group from your community. With this group in mind, respond to the following questions: What major ethnic or religious groups are present in your community whose culture is different from your own? Discuss your assumptions about this group. How might a nurse’s positive or negative assumptions influence the care provided, and thus health outcomes? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 4 Discussion area for details. Application Community Assessment To prepare for this Application, review the media presentations for this week and Chapter 15 in the course textbook on community assessment. In addition, use Table 15-5 on page 355 in the textbook to guide your windshield assessment. Include your windshield assessment with your Application. Conduct an assessment of the community in which you live, including a windshield assessment. Then, write a 3- to 4-page paper that includes the following: Demographics Vital statistics Environmental issues Occupational health hazards Vulnerable populations Resources available in the community Other pertinent information about the community Due byDay 7ofWeek 5. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Consider Levels of Nursing Intervention This week your instructor has assigned you to consider the levels of intervention used in the community health setting. The three levels are community-level practice, systems-level practice, and individual-level practice. What do these terms mean? Read about the levels of intervention on page 192 to 193 of your textbook. To improve population health, the community nurse carries out her culturally-competent care sequentially and simultaneously at all levels of intervention. Also, consider community resources as they relate to your chosen population-based health problem. Services provided by others health care providers Lack of services Cultural/ beliefs of community Health/illness beliefs Values, attitudes, health behaviors and practices Please address the following: Think about the how levels of intervention relate to the work you are doing regarding your population group’s health problem. Provide three examples of interventions, one for each level of intervention, that are appropriate actions to take regarding your population’s problem. Provide a few examples of community resources that need to be in place to assist your population group’s problem. Resources are especially important to assist vulnerable populations with reducing their health risks and disparities. Are there any cultural-based related issues regarding your group that should inform your approach to care? Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 4 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 5 Family, Individual, and Group Assessment and Interventions Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community and Population-Based Care “The Influence of the Family and Culture on Health” featuring Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. Rachel Smith, and Ms. Christina Lee Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 27, “Family Development and Family Nursing Assessment” Chapter 28, “Family Health Risks” Chapter 29, “Child and Adolescent Health” Articles Benzein, E. G., Hagberg, M., & Saveman, B. (2008). ‘Being appropriately unusual’: A challenge for nurses in health-promoting conversations with families.Nursing Inquiry, 15(2), 106–1 15. Stewart, L., Chapple, J., Hughes, A. R., Poustie, V., & Reilly, J. J. (2008). The use of behavioral change techniques in the treatment of pediatric obesity: qualitative evaluation of parental perspectives on treatment.Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 21(5), 464–473. Optional Resources are listed in the Week 5 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion The Influence of Culture and Genetics on Health Answer the following questions: How might the family’s culture and genetic history influence your communication and approach in addressing their health risks? How would you build trust with the family before and during the visit? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 5 Discussion area for details. Application Community Assessment Due byDay 7. See the Week 4 Application area for complete instructions. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Create Evidenced-Based, Culturally Appropriate Interventions This week your instructor wants you to access and appraise culturally-sensitive, research-based interventions to prevent, improve, and bring comfort to your population group. Community health nurses are critical thinkers informed of all important research finding. Critical-thinking is key. Please read about evidenced-based research in your textbook. Please respond the following: In week 3 and 4, you identified strategies/interventions related to a population group’s heath problem, and categorized them according to the levels and prevention and intervention. Describe whether those interventions are ” evidenced based.” Why or why not? Share at least two strategies/prevention related to your population and it’s health problem that you feel confident are evidenced-based. Why do you think that? Think in terms of research outcomes. Identify one evidenced-based behavior change technique to promote or manage illness among your population group. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 5 Practicum Discussion area for details. Week 6 Vulnerable Populations: Community Health Related Resources Media Course Media:Family, Community and Population-Based Care “Vulnerable Populations” featuring Dr. Daniel Herman, Dr. Peater Beilenson, Ms. Joan Marren, and Dr. Rachel Smith Readings Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 32, “Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations: An Overview” Chapter 33, “Poverty and Homelessness” Chapter 36, “Mental Health Issues” Chapter 37, “Alchohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems” Articles Abrams, S. (2008). Disparity and responsibility.Public Health Nursing, 25(5), 387–388. Chaikin, J. (2008). Children of Darfur: A vulnerable population.International Journal of Nursing Practice, 14(1), 74–77. Paul, I. M., Lehman, E. B., Suliman, A. K., & Hillemeier, M. M. (2008). Perinatal disparities for black mothers and their newborns.Maternal & Child Health Journal, 12(4), 452–4 60. Slaughter, S., Cole, D., Jennings, E., & Reimer, M. (2007). Consent and assent to participate in research from people with dementia.Nursing Ethics, 14(1), 27–40. Website National Healthcare Disparities Report, 2008 http://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhdr08/nhdr08errata.pdf Optional Resources are listed in the Week 6 Learning Resources area. Threaded Discussion Discussion: Advocating for Social Justice Respond to the following: What is the community health nurse’s role in advocating for social justice for vulnerable populations and in eliminating health disparities? How do you see community health care and the role of the community health nurse changing in the future? Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings, one in each Discussion thread, byDay 7. See the Week 6 Discussion area for details. Practicum Assignment: Summary of Practicum Activities Create a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your practicum activities. Include a minimum of 6 slides (10 maximum) and the following information: Location Population you are working with and key health issues Other members of the health care team or professionals you are collaborating with Outline or summary of your practicum experience emphasizing health promotion and prevention activities and interventions Ethical issues you are encountering Reflection statement that imparts how your view of community/public health nursing and population-based care was impacted by the practicum experience Post your PowerPoint presentation to the Summary of Practicum Activities Discussion byDay 5. View at least two of your colleagues’ presentations and provide specific feedback on their projects byDay 7. See the Week 6 Discussion area for details. Virtual Practicum Team Discussion Practicum Activities: Present Population-Based Nursing Care Project This week create a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your Population-Based Nursing Care Plan Project. (See rubric in Course Info) Instructions: Post your PowerPoint presentation byday 5of this week. Review all of your team members’ presentations. Respond byDay 7to at leasttwoof your colleagues’ postings: Please respond to the following: Describe a potential evaluation plan. Now that you have completed the project what is your role in advancing population-based care in your community? In your current practice and as a health leader in your community how will you collaborate with other healthcare providers to promote the health of your community? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 6 Practicum Discussion area for details..