Image and Voice of Nursing

Written Assignment 3: Image and Voice of Nursing – Due Week 9


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Purpose and Overview:

The purpose of this paper is for you to reflect on the historical and current image and voice of nursing and the profession of nursing are affected. You will project how to enhance the image and voice of nursing in the future in order to recruit, retain, and reward nurses.


Guidelines for Writing the Paper

This paper is a comprehensive assessment of nursing image and voice. You will conduct a review of literature about the image and voice of nursing and how it affects rewards, recruitment, and retention in nursing. Future challenges and strategies for improvement will be included.

This assignment, which is in the form of a scholarly paper, is worth 15% of your grade. The paper will be a minimum of 7 double-spaced pages in length and maximum of 14 pages, excluding the title sheet and the reference list, and minimally must address these criteria:

  1. Description of historical image of nursing. 
  2. Overview of how nursing image is portrayed by, and affected by, the media. Include various forms of media such as print, television, and film media 
  3. Explanation of how nursing leaders and nursing staff impact image. 
  4. Description of how the image of nursing can be improved. Combine a summary of findings from the literature with your thoughts; include at least two behaviors you can implement to improve the image of nursing. 
  5. Future challenges and summary. Briefly summarize the past image of nursing, the current image of nursing, and projections for the future image. Summarize the importance of image to nursing as a profession.


APA format of paper includes:

  • Title page
  • Body of paper: references cited in paper, margins, page numbers, paragraph structure, use of headings.
  • References: correct APA citation; minimum of five professional references

Submit your assignment using the Submission link.


Mentor’s tip for this paper:

The references listed in the back of From Silence to Voice may be helpful to identify possible resources for this paper.

Note: These directions will be used to evaluate and grade your assignment. Please refer to the details when preparing your assignment.

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Cowley County Hospital uses a job-costing system for all patients who have surgery. In March, the pre-operating room (PRE-OP) and operating room (OR) had budgeted allocation bases of 4,000 nursing hours and 2,000 nursing hours, respectively.

Please explain answers, so I know how to do the problem. Thank you.

Job Order Costing

Cowley County Hospital uses a job-costing system for all patients who have surgery. In March, the pre-operating room (PRE-OP) and operating room (OR) had budgeted allocation bases of 4,000 nursing hours and 2,000 nursing hours, respectively. The budgeted nursing overhead charges for each department for the month were $168,000 and $132,000, respectively. The hospital floor for surgery patients (In-Room) had budgeted overhead costs of $1,200,000 and 15,000 nursing hours for the month. For patient Fred Adams, actual hours incurred were eight and four hours, respectively, in the PRE-OP and OR rooms. He was in the hospital for 4 days (96 hours). Other costs related to Adams were:

                                         PRE-OP                  OR                   In-room

                                         Costs                    Costs                  Costs

Patient medicine               $ 200                    $ 500                  $2,400

Direct nursing time           $1,000                  $2,000                 $3,000

The hospital uses a budgeted overhead rate for applying overhead to patient stays.

Required:

What is the total cost of the stay of patient Fred Adams?

Part 1: Rates

a.) Nursing overhead rate PRE-OP

b.) Nursing overhead rate OR         

c.) Overhead rate for surgery floor

Part 2: Patient Cost

Patient Fred Adams:

                                                 PRE-OP            OR                 In-room                Totals

Patient medicine                    

Direct nursing time               

Nursing overhead:

PRE-OP

OR

In-room

Total

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Reflect: How does the source assist or fit into your practice? Was this source helpful to you? How might this source help you shape an argument (in favor of or against) the topic presented?

Baccalaureate nursing – healthcare writers onlyAPA format- if you’re able to write this paper well, and get me an A grade, I will use you for all future papers…and trust me, there will be a lot. price is negotiable.For this week’s assignment, you will prepare an annotated bibliography on a topic related to health care that is currently impacted by a policy change or potential policy change. The policy that is or will impact change should be related to the health care system or nursing specifically. Look for information that shows that the policy, in your opinion, improved or did not improve the health care system or nursing practice.Choose a Policy IssueReview the Unit 3 study activities to read a list of potential policy issues that will give you a foundation to help you determine which policy change you are interested in. Choose one issue to focus on. The area that you choose to focus on could include particular interests that would lead you to explore articles that look at legal, ethical, and regulatory process in health care or nursing practice.What Is an Annotated Bibliography?Use the four articles that you chose, keeping the following information in mind:A bibliography is a list of sources (books, journals, Web sites, periodicals, et cetera) one has used for researching a topic. A bibliography usually just includes the bibliographic information (that is, the author, title, publisher, et cetera).An annotation is a summary or evaluation.Therefore, an annotated bibliography includes a summary or evaluation of each of the sources in the bibliography. For this assignment, you are expected to include both a summary andan evaluation.Your annotations should address the following three areas for EACH of the four articles you select:Summarize: What are the main arguments? What is the point of this article or chapter? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this source is about, what would you say?Evaluate: Is it a useful source? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source? (Or the goal of the writer?)Reflect: How does the source assist or fit into your practice? Was this source helpful to you? How might this source help you shape an argument (in favor of or against) the topic presented? Has the source changed how you think about this topic?Assignment GradingBe sure to consult the scoring guide for this assignment to see how your work will be graded. Notice that you will be expected to apply APA writing style to write clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. You may wish to consult Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 in the APA manual and the information listed in this unit’s Writing Resources study.Review your annotated bibliography and make sure it is complete, using the checklist below.Components of the annotated bibliography:Begins with a title page that includes your name.Lists citation information for the articles or chapters, formatted in APA style.Each citation is followed by an annotation, approximately one page in length.The bibliography comprises a variety of credible perspectives.The final page consists of a reference list that includes all of your APA-formatted citations, in alphabetical order.The assignment is 6-8 pages long, including the title page and references.Each annotation should contain some or most of the following:Provides the reader with more information about the content of the sources.Consists of a paragraph that is both descriptive and evaluative (about 150 words).Offers both a description and a critical assessment of the articles or chapters being annotated.Gives the reader a sense of the quality of the source.Gives a sense of the argumentative position of the author relative to others in the field.Informs the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.Concisely exposes the author’s point of view and the clarity of the work.Evaluates the appropriateness of expression, and authority.Summarizes the central theme and scope of the article or chapter.Evaluates the authority or background of the author.Comments on the intended audience.Compares or contrasts this work with another you have cited.Explains how this work illuminates your bibliography topic.If you would like to practice formatting APA citations before you submit this first assignment, click on the links, in Resources, to access interactive media that will help you practice.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Question 1

  1. Which of the following groups of chemicals was widely used as insulating fluid in electrical equipment?
[removed] Dioxins
[removed] Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)
[removed] Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

1 points  

Question 2

  1. Occupational asthma is known to be caused by synthetic organic chemicals, dusts, and _______________.
[removed] alpha radiation
[removed] certain bacteria
[removed] certain metals

1 points  

Question 3

  1. Which of the following products are made using processes that involve perfluorochemicals (PFCs)?
[removed] Consumer electronics
[removed] Flexible plastic containers
[removed] Non-stick coatings

1 points  

Question 4

  1. The effect of _______________ in inducing _______________ appears to have no threshold.
[removed] lead / neurotoxicity
[removed] methylmercury / decrement in IQ
[removed] particulates / fibrosis

1 points  

Question 5

  1. In the United States today, young children get most of their exposure to the lead in lead paint by __________.
[removed] ingesting chips of paint
[removed] ingesting dust that contains lead
[removed] inhaling airborne lead

1 points  

Question 6

  1. Which of the following is the most common medium for people’s exposures to solvents?
[removed] Dust
[removed] Groundwater
[removed] Meat or fish

1 points  

Question 7

  1. _______________ are the major cause of stratospheric ozone depletion.
[removed] Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
[removed] Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)
[removed] Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)

1 points  

Question 8

  1. In the human body, carbon monoxide (CO) _______________.
[removed] binds to hemoglobin, displacing oxygen
[removed] compromises the body’s defenses against airborne particulates
[removed] concentrates in the thyroid, causing thyroid cancer

1 points  

Question 9

  1. _______________ are widely used to degrease metals—for example, in the manufacture of electronic components.
[removed] Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)
[removed] Phthalates
[removed] Solvents

1 points  

Question 10

  1. Hearing loss is associated not only with exposure to noise, but also with exposure to _________.
[removed] air fresheners
[removed] household pesticides
[removed] secondhand smoke

1 points  

Question 11

  1. Which of the following pollutants is a key contributor to acid deposition?
[removed] Carbon dioxide
[removed] Carbon monoxide
[removed] Ozone
[removed] Sulfur dioxide

1 points  

Question 12

  1. When automobiles burn gasoline, they:
[removed] emit ozone, which reacts with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to form photochemical smog.
[removed] emit VOCs, which react with NOx and other chemicals to form photochemical smog.
[removed] increase ozone at ground level, contributing to depletion of ozone in the stratosphere.

1 points  

Question 13

  1. Many phthalates affect the _______________.
[removed] central nervous system
[removed] endocrine system
[removed] respiratory system

1 points  

Question 14

  1. Sick building syndrome is a set of __________.
[removed] construction features of a building that make people feel ill
[removed] indoor air pollutants associated with construction materials
[removed] symptoms that people experience when they spend time in a building

1 points  

Question 15

  1. Some likely human health impacts of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are suggested by their chemical structure, which is similar to that of _______________.
[removed] human growth hormone
[removed] neurotransmitters
[removed] thyroid hormones
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What interventions by your community health nursing faculty might make the transition to effective community health nursing practice easier for you?

QUESTION

nursing

  1. Go to MDC Medical Campus Library site http://www.mdc.edu/medical/library/default.asp, and read these two EBP articles:
    • SmithBattle, L. Diekemper, M., & Leander, S. (2004a). Getting your feet wet: Becoming a public health nurse, Part 1. Public Health Nursing, 21, 3-11.
    • SmithBattle, L. Diekemper, M., & Leander, S. (2004b). Moving upstream: Becoming a public health nurse, Part 2. Public Health Nursing, 21, 95-102.
  2. Then answer the following questions:
    • How well do the findings of the research study described in these two articles reflect your experience clinical practice?
    • What interventions by your community health nursing faculty might make the transition to effective community health nursing practice easier for you?
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Community Educational Project

  1. Submit an essay of the developed action plan for a community educational project.( the project is on fall prevention awareness). The project plan should include 2 (two) goals and objectives based on your topic from Healthy People 2020, an implementation plan for implementing these activities, a budget (if necessary, not required), a justification for the project, a description of where and when the plan will be implemented, and a description of the teaching materials which will be utilized during the execution of the project. Then recommend nursing actions/interventions to improve the health concern and achieve your stated goals and objectives. Discuss potential public and private partnerships that could be formed to implement your recommendations and create a timeline (i.e. 3 month, 6 month) for potential expected outcomes.

The assignment should be written in an APA-formatted essay. The essay should be between 1250 and 1500 words in length and include at least two scholarly sources other than provided materials.

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Detailing reasons to wanting to be a registered nurse and what qualities you think are needed to be a successful nurse.

Nursing Essay

1 Page

Double Spaced

Minimum 350

Maximum 500

Detailing reasons to wanting to be a registered nurse and what qualities you think are needed to be a successful nurse.

I will include more info when we message one another. I will include details into what I am looking for and what else Id like included in the essay.

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DIFFERENT REIMBURSEMENT METHODS THAT ARE USED BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

“The complexity of financing in health care is one of the primary characteristics of medical care delivery in the United States” (Shi & Singh, 2012, p. 129). There are numerous reimbursement methods (e.g., capitation, fee-for-service, package pricing, etc.) that are used by health care organizations and providers to get paid for the health care services that they provide. Building upon your Individual Project from Phase 1, write a 3-5 page paper not including a title page and reference page that contains the following:

  • Summarize 3 different reimbursement methods that are used by health care providers and organizations.
  • Choose which method(s) will work best for the health care facility that you have proposed to be developed, and explain why you chose that method(s).
  • Discuss the pros and cons of the reimbursement method(s) that you chose.
  • Discuss the impact that the method(s) may have on the financial operations of the facility that you chose.

Note: You should include a minimum of 3 references, properly cited in APA format.

Please submit your assignment.

Q2

Chief executive officer (CEO) Beranger wants to know more details about the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as she prepares to move the health care organization (HCO) towards a culture of e-Health. She asks that you compose a report of 3–4 pages that includes the following information:

  • Describe the objectives of the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules
  • Discuss how HIPAA attempts to safeguard protected health information (PHI)
  • Discuss the impact HIPAA has had on HCOs and providers
  • Explain how abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations may challenge the ethics of health care professionals
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Demonstrate an understanding of the problems associated with the effects of the environment on public health.

Unit outcomes addressed in this activity: · Demonstrate an understanding of the problems associated with the effects of the environment on public health. · Identify the importance of occupational safety and industrial hygiene in the workplace. · Explain the most important challenges faced in environmental and public health. Course outcome HS415-5: Describe the risk-assessment and risk-management process. GEL-1.1: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English GEL-2.2: Interpret various data formats Instructions: Go to the EPA website, http://www.epa.gov/osw/wyl/regional.htmFrom the map choose the region where you live, then on to your region. Or Go to the EPA NPL list,http://www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/npl/ and choose your state. Choose a site The site you choose needs to be approved by your instructor. Post your proposed site in the third Discussion topic or send your instructor an e-mail detailing your proposed site. Once approved, write a 7–10 page paper (not including title page and references) that gives the background of your hazardous waste site, what agencies were involved, what pollutants have been found there, the extent of contamination, the number of people harmed and with what diseases, what studies were done on the site and people, and what the clean-up consisted of. References: The document should also include the references that you used (at least 3 other than your book).

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Read the attached article and analyze the identified benefits and consequences of applying the Theory of Integral Nursing to clinical practice.

Read the attached article and analyze the identified benefits and consequences of applying the Theory of Integral Nursing to clinical practice. Discuss your analysis and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the scholarly article. Specify 2 MSN Essentials which most relate to the application of the Theory of Integral Nursing in clinical practice.

**Under the Class Resources tab, students will find the MSN Essentials which help to guide and shape graduate nursing education. Select 2 of these essentials that most closely reflect the concepts of the theory of integral nursing as instructed above.**

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