o   What special considerations do you need to take into account when going to your Practicum site?

 Practicum Experience Journal   You must submit a journal entry in the assigned week, even if you are not on site that week. If you are not on site for a week in which a journal entry is due, reflect on experiences from any of the previous weeks of this course. Place the references for each week’s entry immediately after that week’s content. Remember to use APA style when writing your journal entry and references.   Begin each journal entry on a new page. The template has a ‘new page’ command inserted before each weekly label. Be sure to delete any blank pages that appear between each week’s entry.   Practicum Experience Journal Entries  (Weeks 2–3)   Journal Entries Due Week 3 (References immediately follow the content)   From Week 2:   Journal Assignment—Part 1 After reviewing the Practicum Weekly Resources and speaking with your Preceptor, record responses to the following in your Journal: ·         A clearly articulated statement of your area of interest and career goals(Nurse Informatics Specialist) ·         A description of what it means to be a nursing professional o   How would this influence how you dress, speak, and act? o   What special considerations do you need to take into account when going to your Practicum site? ·         A description of three things you could do to increase your personal professionalism Journal Assignment—Part 2 Note: Each week, you are responsible for locating a scholarly Journal article in the Walden Library related to your area(s) of interest. Include in your Journal the reference in proper APA format, and provide a brief summary of the article. The article from each week will serve as the genesis of the bibliography in your final Practicum course (NURS 6600), so time spent locating pertinent articles now will be beneficial. See Attached PDF Week 2 article in file area Beckham, R., & Riedford, K. (2014). Evolution of a Graduate-Level Informatics Course for the Noninformatics Specialist Nurse. Journal For Nurse Practitioners, 10(6), 387-392. doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2014.03.012 Journal Assignment—Part 3 Practicum Onsite Visits Summarize the key activities of your visits to your Practicum site (as appropriate), including with whom you met (I met with Jeanette Jefferies and Mary Ann Dinietro who are both Nursing Informatics Specialist, April Saathoff who is the Nursing Informatics Manager and my preceptor,Nycki Bezold who is the manager of special projects, Stacy Brull who is Sr. Director Education & Research and Magnet) what you did (Attended a meeting about implementing a patient and nurse call system, assisted in staff training on how to document in their Meditech system, Assisted in a meeting on the hospital project for switching system from their current Meditech system to Epic EHR system), and what you gained from the experience ( The experience I gained …).     Journal Entries Due Week 3 (References immediately follow the content)   From Week 3:   Journal Assignment—Part 1 After examining the Practicum Weekly Resources, record responses to the following in your Journal: ·         Describe systems thinking as it applies to your Practicum site. ·         In what ways is the system effective? What potential issues or problems do you notice? ·         Why is it important to consider systems thinking in any IT project? Journal Assignment—Part 2 Note: Each week, you are responsible for locating a scholarly journal article in the Walden Library related to your area(s) of interest. Include in your Journal the reference in proper APA format, and provide a brief summary of the article. The article from each week will serve as the genesis of the bibliography in your final Practicum course (NURS 6600), so time spent locating pertinent articles now will be beneficial. See attached PDF on Week 3 Article in file area Trbovich, P. (2014). Five ways to incorporate systems thinking into healthcare organizations. Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology, 4831-36. doi:10.2345/0899-8205-48.s2.31   Journal Assignment—Part 3 Practicum Onsite Visits Summarize the key activities of your visits to your Practicum site (as appropriate), including with whom you met, what you did, and what you gained from the experience.(Just make anything up related to the topic please).       Practicum Week 2 Resources Readings      Murphy, J. (2011). The nursing informatics workforce: Who are they and what do they do? Nursing Economic$, 29(3), 150–153.   Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. This article examines the various constituents that make up the nursing informatics workforce. In particular, the article highlights key positions and provides details on their duties.   Staples, S. (n.d.). Are you a nursing professional? [Blog post]. Nurse Together. Retrieved from http://www.nursetogether.com/are-you-a-nursing-professional– The author of this article highlights the attributes of a professional nurse. The article emphasizes appearance, mutual respect, and a commitment to learning and excellence.   Media   Hamer, S. (n.d.). Nurses and the importance of informatics. London, GB: Department of Health Informatics Directorate. Retrieved from http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/engagement/clinical/ncls/nurses/shamer Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 7 minutes. In this video, Dr. Susan Hamer explains the importance of informatics in the health care field. The video also examines in detail many of the challenges of nursing informatics.     Practicum Week 3 Resources Readings   Swanson, R. C., Cattaneo, A., Bradley, E., Chunharas, S., Atun, R., Abbas, K. M., et al. (2012). Rethinking health systems strengthening: Key systems thinking tools and strategies for transformational change. Health Policy and Planning, 27(Supplement 4), iv54–iv61. Retrieved from http://heapol.oxfordJournals.org/content/27/suppl_4/iv54.full       This article explores how systems thinking can facilitate transformational change in health care. The article describes tools and strategies that are influenced by systems thinking, and how they may be used across different contexts.   Media       Farmer, P. (2009). On systems thinking in the delivery of health care. Reflections on Leadership for Social Change. Dartmouth University. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukRjaQwGM3E This video presents a perspective on the necessity of systems thinking in the health care field. The video provides information on how systems thinking can improve delivery in health care around the world.  ]]>

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Compare the nursing philosophy of Benner and Henderson on the basis of the following criteria. Main ideas of the theory Main concepts

  • Main ideas of the theory
  • Main concepts
  • Relationships between concepts
  • How different concepts affect each other
    • Cite an example or case study from your field where both these philosophies find practical utility.
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    Describe the epidemic, including the symptoms. Identify preventive strategies. Provide additional resources for the public.

    Public Health Systems: Swin Flu The swine flu, later referred to as N1H1, was detected in Mexico in 2009. It quickly spread throughout the United States and into Europe. A public information system was used to do the following: Track the spread of the disease and supply information on who it was affecting Make comparisons to other diseases of similar makeup Create models that will predict how far the disease will spread and who will be affected by it Educate the public via such as sites like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swineflu/) Allow researchers to view all of the collected information to develop a cure Share information, such as what preventions and vaccinations are working Resource: CDC website (http://www.cdc.gov) Create a 175- to 350-word public service announcement on the swine flu, focusing on preventive measures. Include the following: Describe the epidemic, including the symptoms. Identify preventive strategies. Provide additional resources for the public. Use one of the following to create your public service announcement: Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation Informational brochure Script Video or audio podcast Xtranormal.com Another medium approved by your facilitator   Cite your sources according to APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.]]>

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    identify the problem statement or statement of purpose of the article

    Nursing Article critique   Please use the attached article for the critique.   Instructions:   Please select any nursing research article from any one of the scientific journals found in the Nursing-Related Databases and Journals list. Select an article from an area that you are interested in or from the field you are working in. Using the article selected, construct a critique of the article, 6 to 10 pages (including cover page and references). The critique should
    • identify the problem statement or statement of purpose of the article
    • describe the participants being studied, stating inclusion and exclusion criteria
    • discuss the sampling issues, such as probability or nonprobability and number of subjects used
    • identify the study setting—where data collection occurred
    • discuss informed consent—whether the participants were fully informed, how their consent was obtained, and any other ethical considerations
    • identify the hypothesis or research question
    • identify the research design—for example, experimental or nonexperimental; descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, or predictive?
    • identify research variables, both independent and dependent
    • comment the on article’s literature review—how the study data were analyzed (what statistical measures were used)
    • describe the results of the study and appropriateness of the methods used; include study limitations
    • accurately critique comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, and implications for nursing practice or research
    • discuss how the research findings can be applied to the clinical area
    The following resources provide helpful guidelines for constructing a critique of a nursing research article. Video Articles The Learning Resources page lists resources that provide several guidelines for constructing a critique of a nursing research article you may find helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your instructor.  
     

    Rubric Name: Assignment #2: Research Paper Critique

    Criteria
    (7-10 points) Provides clear, accurate comments on the title, abstract, introduction, and purpose of the study
    (3 – 6 points) Provides comments on the title, abstract, introduction, or purpose of the study
      (0-2 points) Lacks comments on the title, abstract, introduction, or purpose of the study
    (7-10 points) Discusses participants, inclusion and exclusion criteria, sample size, consent, and other ethical considerations
    (3-6 points) Includes information on participants, but lacks information regarding sample size and/or consent
    (0-2 points) Provides little or no information regarding participants, sample size, or consent
    (13 – 20 points) Accurately identifies research question/hypotheses, including independent and dependent variables
    (6-12 points) May not accurately identify research question/hypotheses or independent and dependent variables
    (0-5 points) Lacks discussion of research question/hypotheses and/or study variables
    (13-20 points) Accurately comments on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study
    (6-12 points) Includes comments on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study, but discussion was somewhat vague
    (0-5 points) Does not comment on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study; or inaccurately discusses these aspects
    (13-20 points) Accurately comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, and implications for nursing practice or research
    (6-12 points) Comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, or implications for nursing practice or research
    (0-5 points) Inaccurately comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, or implications for nursing practice or research
    (7-10 points) Discusses realistic applications of the research to the clinical area
    (3-6 points) Discusses somewhat realistic applications of the research to the clinical area
    (0-2 points) Does not discuss realistic applications of the research to the clinical area
    (7-10 points) Expertly applies APA guidelines in formatting and referencing; exhibits excellent spelling and grammar throughout the paper; is well organized and easy to read
    (3-6 points) Applies APA, but exhibits some formatting or referencing mistakes; has some spelling and grammar errors; is generally well written and easy to read, with minimal organization
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    thoroughly research a health care profession using the Internet and other library resources. Learn about the education, licensing, credentialing, professional organization, working conditions, and other aspects of the profession.

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    Who are the key stakeholders in the development of the policy? Discuss their individual roles in policy development?

  • Discuss the implications of the selected issue on the community as a whole.
  • Who all are affected by the policy?
  • Who are the key stakeholders in the development of the policy? Discuss their individual roles in policy development?
  • Explain the roles of those responsible for implementing the policy.
  • Does federal government play any role in the policy development process and its relationship in terms of funding? If yes, explain.
  • If the federal government is not involved in the policy development process and its relationship in terms of funding, should it be involved? Why or why not?
    • Research the policy demographics of CHIP in your state. Also examine the adequacy of the CHIP program in your state.
    • In your opinion, if Medicaid was meant to cover families living below the poverty line, then what is the purpose of CHIP?
    • Illustrate the differences and similarities between the two programs?
    • Every state has its own variation of CHIP. What does your state call the program?
    • Who all are covered in CHIP and what are the eligibility requirements?
    • In your state, if CHIP is meant to cover uninsured children, why are there so many uninsured families with children?
    In many national healthcare systems, the providers of care are either subsidized or work directly for government-owned facilities. In the United States, the government-operated programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, contract with providers. The VA, on the other hand operates its own system of hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Medicare and Medicaid set the rules regarding which services are offered and the amount to be paid for those services.
    • Compare and contrast the VA Health System with Medicare and Medicaid. Describe in detail the similarities and differences.
    • What lessons can the programs learn from each other when looking at administration of services and programs offered by recipients? Discuss the implications in terms of access to care, controlling costs, and ensuring quality care.
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    Discuss developmental assessment tool related to the age

    Case Study: A 2-year-old Hispanic female, mother and grandmother present at the appointment, first child for mother, sixth grandchild for grandmother. Mother speaks English as primary language; grandmother speaks Spanish as primary language. Last well visit was at 18 months of age and was speaking 20 words total, about 10 in English and 10 in Spanish. Now, mother states that child has about 50 words, with some in English and some in Spanish.   Using APA format:
    • Apply a principle of human growth and development related to appropriate age group
    • Apply developmental theory related to age group
    • Discuss developmental milestones related to the age
    • Discuss developmental assessment tool related to the age
    • Apply cultural consideration and cultural assessment to presentation
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