Substance Misuse
1. Why is the subject of workplace health and safety of concern to nurses?
How are these concepts related to patient safety and patient outcomes?
2. What action is suggested when you are faced with an angry or hostile coworker?
3. Why is substance misuse among nurses a serious concern? What is the most appropriate way to handle a suspicion that a coworker may be involved in serious substance misuse?
4. What is the most common physical injury experienced by LPNs and nursing assistants? How can a nurse manager help staff avoid physical injury at work?
5. Describe several examples of sexual harassment in the workplace. Discuss methods of dealing with these instances.
6. Review the policies and procedures on the following safety issues in your current clinical rotation. Compare with other students in the class. What are the similarities and differences? What might this mean in terms of workplace safety?
• Latex allergies
• Needlestick injuries
• Violence
3. Go to the ANA website and explore the sections on workplace and patient safety under the heading “Professional Nursing Practice.”
Which concepts discussed in these sections are particularly important to the beginning RN? Why?
4. Interview one of the staff nurses on your unit. Explore his or her feelings and concerns related to the following topics. Based on the comments, develop strategies to address the concerns.
• Substance abuse among nurses
• Emergency preparation
• Quality of work life within the organization
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Body Composition Assignment

Compare three different methods of analyzing YOUR body weight/body composition. One of the three methods must be the Body Mass Index. Additional methods include, but are not limited to; skin fold analysis, underwater/hydrostatic weighing, electrical impedance, height-weight chart, military measurements, BodPod, etcetera.
What three methods did you choose?
What is your score or # for each of the readings?
What is considered healthy?
Are you in the healthy range for all three methods?
What can someone do to improve their measurements if they are not in a healthy range?
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NURSING

This assignment is due on wednesday February 20, at 9 am est . It is important to respect all the requirement in the assignment , i have also attached a file which will have some valuable information that will be use to complete the file label 603. The similarity scores for the assignment lable nursing cannot be more than 15% and in text citation must be use for this assignments. APA format is critical and it is also important to presend the solutions in two papers clearly indicating section A and SECTION B of the nursing paper . The dateline must be respected .

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This assignment is due on Wednesday February 20, 2013 at 6 AM EST . It is very important to read and respond to all questions clearly using APA format. This assignment is in sections and each sections must be clearly indicated with separate reference list all in APA format. It is critical that in text citation be use throughout the entire assignment , and proper grammar must also be used. The similarity scores cannot be more than 15% and you should avoid cutting and pasting as this will be check. All external sources should be cited. (Base on U.S Healthcare system).
SECTION A
This section should contain a minimum of 400 words document all in APA format , in text citation is critical and the similarity scores cannot be more than 15%. All the questions below must be clearly responded to and a reference list included at the end of this section.
You are discussing the quality improvement process with a colleague so that the colleague gains a better understanding of the process. Address the following:
As either a participant, an implementer, or as an effected person, discuss 1 quality improvement process that you have had exposure to or experience with in a heath care setting.
Briefly compare the pros and cons of 2 quality improvement processes that are used in health care.
SECTION B
This section should contain a minimum of 400 words document all in APA format , in text citation is critical and the similarity scores cannot be more than 15%. All the questions below must be clearly responded to and a reference list included at the end of this section.
Address the following:
Describe a time when you felt patient care could be improved in some way.
Share any problems that you have encountered with patient care, and what your ideas were—or are—to help provide a solution to these problems.
Find, cite, and reference an article that supports your conclusions about the patient care problem that you have identified.
Summarize the article’s purpose and…

Psychology homework help
Application: Career Counseling with Diverse and Multicultural Clients
Culturally competent career counseling presupposes recognition and an understanding of diverse and multicultural client populations. Chapter 4 reflects the changing American workforce and the concerns of these dynamic groups all of which demand heightened sensitivity by career counseling professionals.
To prepare for this assignment:
· Review Chapter 4. Reflect on the information provided in Sidebar 4.6 and 4.7 on pp. 118-119. Compare the two as you think about the following questions:
· How does multicultural identity and career development affect career counseling goals and objectives?
· What specific factors or considerations related to racial/ethnic identity and other aspects of culture and identity seem to influence the individuals’ career development?
· What insights gained from Chapter 4 would be most critical to keep in mind when counseling clients who belong to minority groups?
The assignment: (2–3 pages)
Analyze the information on pp. 118-119 in Chapter 4.
· Career counselors are required to be responsive to the needs of diverse clients. Consider how diverse groups and career development affect career counseling goals and objectives.
· Explain the specific factors or considerations related to diverse groups and other aspects of culture and identity that seem to influence the individuals’ career development.
· You should also include strategies for advocating for diverse clients career and educational development. Utilizing the NCDA website resources identify specific variables career counselors should consider when exploring employment opportunities and career management in a global economy.
· Lastly, describe the insights gained from Chapter 4 that would be most critical to keep in mind when counseling clients who belong to diverse groups.

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Adoption of new Technology Systems
Jessinta Nweke
Walden University
Transforming Nursing and Health care
NURS-6051D
Valerie Gooder
July 17, 2013
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The Nurse as Advocate

Whether nurses are advocating for their patients, health care, and/or policies that improve people’s lives, the advocacy processes have commonalities that transcend the subject of their advocacy. There are also differences, although these differences may be more nuanced than obvious.

Tasks:

Write a 5-page brief to answer the following questions. Be sure to use APA guidelines for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.
Read the following chapters from your course textbook:

  • Taking Action: Nurse, Educator, and Legislator: My Journey to the Delaware Senate
  • Taking Action: A Nurse in the Board Room

Answer the below questions:

  • Describe what you believe to be the drivers for each of the individuals? What factors led them to become advocates?
  • Discuss the challenges that each of them identified in their writings.
  • Analyze these drivers and challenges and compare them with your own experience to date as an advocate. In what ways do you believe that you can expand your advocacy skills within the next five years?

Submission Details:

  • Submit your response in a 5-page Microsoft Word document.
  • Name your document SU_NSG4068_W5_Project_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
  • Submit your document to the Submissions area by the due date assigned.
  • Cite sources in the APA format on a separate page.

  EPIDEMIOLOGY AND POPULATION HEALTH REFLECT ON YOUR NURSING PRACTICE FOR A MOM

Epidemiology and Population Health
Reflect on your nursing practice for a moment. If you could wipe out one illness, what would it be? How would that impact not just an individual patient, but your entire patient population? What would be the long-term benefits of eliminating that one illness?
The eradication of smallpox by 1979 provides an excellent example of this scenario. This eradication came about as a result of global collaborative efforts involving many countries and organizations, as well as the application of epidemiologic methods. In spite of high initial financial costs, it is estimated that millions of dollars continue to be saved around the world each year as a result of the eradication of this disease.
The eradication of smallpox illustrates the rich history of epidemiology and demonstrates the cost/benefits and implications of improving health at the population level. The application of epidemiologic methods and principles to other critical population health issues continues to play an essential role in improving health and health outcomes.
For this Discussion, you will identify a current population health problem, and you will examine how, and if, the problem is being addressed through the application of epidemiologic principles. You will also discuss the cost-effectiveness of dealing with the problem at the population level.
To prepare:
Review      the Learning Resources, focusing on the smallpox epidemic of the 1960s and      1970s and how health organizations applied principles of epidemiology to      eradicate this disease. (See attached file)
In      light of this example, consider the cost effectiveness of addressing      smallpox at the population level.
Using      the Learning Resources, research a current population health problem      (local or global). Select one on which to focus for this Discussion.
Think      about how principles of epidemiology are being applied—or could be      applied—to address the problem.
What      lessons from the use of epidemiology in the eradication of smallpox might      be applicable to this selected problem? What are the financial benefits of      addressing this issue at the population level as opposed to the individual      level?
By tomorrow Wednesday 02/28/18 by 12pm, write a minimum of 550 words in APA format with a minimum of THREE scholarly references from the list of required readings below. Include the level one headers as numbered below:
Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:
1) Briefly summarize your selected population health problem and describe how principles of epidemiology are being applied—or could be applied—to address the problem.
2) Are there any lessons learned from the use of epidemiology in the eradication of smallpox that can be applied to your selected problem?
3) Evaluate the cost effectiveness of addressing this health problem at the population level versus the individual level.
Required Readings
Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2014). Epidemiology for public health practice (5th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Chapter 1, “History and Scope of Epidemiology”
Chapter 2, “Practical Applications of Epidemiology” (pages 49–80 only)
Epidemiology is defined and introduced in Chapter 1. This chapter also presents an interesting historical overview that explains the emergence of the field. The assigned section of Chapter 2 addresses several uses of epidemiology.
Nash, D. B., Fabius, R. J., Skoufalos, A., Clarke, J. L. & Horowitz, M. R. (2016). Population health: Creating a culture of wellness (2nd ed). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Building Cultures of Health and Wellness (xxvii)
In the “Population Health Mandate” section of the course text, the authors provide an introduction to population health, noting that it has three core components: health outcomes, health
determinants, and policies.
Chapter 2, “The Spectrum of Care”
In Chapter 2, the authors examine the purposes of the population health approach. Two key themes are introduced in this chapter: 1) population health as it relates to the challenges of quality and cost in health care, and 2) population health as an approach to not only reducing the burden of chronic illness but also to promoting wellness and increasing prevention.
Chapter 8, “Behavioral Economics”
In Chapter 8, the authors examine effect of social and cognitive function on an individual’s economic decisions. Reinforced by legislation, behavioral economics can be applied in population health to influence and change health outcomes. Compelling examples of incremental improvements (e.g., corporate wellness programs) are provided throughout the chapter.
Larkin, H. (2010). Managing population health. Hospitals & Health Networks, 84(10), 28–32.
This article uses examples from a diabetes pilot program to demonstrate the value of population health management. The author discusses how the application of individual patient interventions can positively affect the entire target population, as well as improve the cost effectiveness of management programs.
Center for Global Development. (n.d.). Case 1: Eradicating smallpox. Retrieved March 5, 2012, from http://www.cgdev.org/doc/millions/MS_case_1.pdf
This reading presents the eradication of smallpox in the form of a case study. Many lessons can be learned from the successful global effort to eliminate smallpox.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) is a weekly epidemiological report distributed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide, according to the MMWR website, “timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations.” It is one of the most important sources of timely public health data published anywhere.
World Health Organization. (2001). Smallpox. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/topics/smallpox/en/
The World Health Organization provides a succinct overview of the eradication of small pox and its impact on population health.
Note: Explore population health issues presented at the websites below as you prepare for this week’s Discussion and Assignment:
American Public Health Association. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.apha.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/index_en.htm
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/
Healthy People 2020. (2011). Global health. Retrieved from http://healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=16
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2011). Public health focus. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/default.htm
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2012). Epidemiology and population health: Introduction to epidemiology and population health [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 6 minutes.
In this week’s program, “Introduction to Epidemiology and Population Health,” Dr. Hull and Dr. Frerich introduce foundational concepts related to epidemiology, noting that this scientific arena focuses on the study of human populations rather than individuals.
Laureate Education (Producer). (2012). Epidemiology and population health: Epidemiology in nursing practice [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 4 minutes.
In “Epidemiology in Nursing Practice,” Dr. Rebecca Lee, Dr. Donna Shambley-Ebron, and Dr. Missie Willmarth discuss how epidemiology is utilized in nursing practice and, in particular, why it is salient for DNP-prepared nurses.
Optional Resources
Long, D. A., & Sheehan, P. (2010). A case study of population health improvement at a Midwest regional hospital employer. Population Health Management, 13(3), 163–173.
Oudin, Åström D., Bertfil, F., & Joacim R. (2011). Heat wave impact on morbidity and mortality in the elderly population: A review of recent studies. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 69(2), 99–105.
Excite. (2004). An introduction to epidemiology. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/excite/classroom/intro_epi.htm

ARE NURSING SALARIES IN TAMPA, FLORIDA, LOWER THAN THOSE IN DALLAS, TEXAS?

Are nursing salaries in Tampa, Florida, lower than those in Dallas, Texas? Salary datashow staff nurses in Tampa earn less than staff nurses in Dallas (The Tampa Tribune, January15, 2007). Suppose that in a follow-up study of 40 staff nurses in Tampa and 50 staffnurses in Dallas you obtain the following results.Tampa Dallasn1 40 n2 50 $56,100 $59,400s1 $6000 s2 $7000a. Formulate hypothesis so that, if the null hypothesis is rejected, we can conclude thatsalaries for staff nurses in Tampa are significantly lower than for those in Dallas.Use a .05.b. What is the value of the test statistic?c. What is the p-value?d. What is your conclusion?

Application of Nursing Theory to Administrative Practice Arena

Select a grand nursing theory. Explain how application of this theory by nurse leaders and nurse managers can influence outcomes from two of the following areas.
 

  • Organizational operations
  • Patient satisfaction scores
  • Patient-care delivery
  • Workflow redesign

Nursing theory is vital to all practice areas in nursing specialties. An evidence-based (theoretical) approach is a quality of professional nursing practice and guides systematic care for patients. If the profession of nursing is to continue to be recognized and respected, members of our discipline must continue to use theory as a basis for critical thinking and decision-making in practice.
In this thread you will respond to and discuss: Select a grand nursing theory. Explain how application of this theory by nurse leaders and nurse managers can influence outcomes from two of the following areas:
• Organizational operations
• Patient satisfaction scores
• Patient-care delivery
• Workflow redesign
The course outcomes that will be used to guide the learning process are:
• Propose strategies foe use of relevant theories that nurse leaders can employ in selected healthcare or educational organizations, considering legal and ethical principles. (PO #2, 6)
• Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use of a theory in nursing practice. (PO#3)
• Recommend strategies for the use of theory as the basis for actions of advanced nursing practice in leadership and education. (PO#5)

How infectious diseases are covered in the news media essay assignment paper
Find an example of how infectious diseases, or an infectious disease are/is covered in the news media (e.g. CNN, NBC, NY Times, The Oregonian, etc.) not health based websites (NOT- WebMD, CDC, Mayo Clinic, etc.).  How infectious diseases are covered in the news media essay assignment paper.
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Examine the example and answer these questions in paragraph form summarizing the article:

  • Does it tell you how to prevent getting the disease?
  • Does it tell you who is at risk?
  • Does it tell you how many people are at risk?
  • What is the incidence or prevalence provided? Which is it? Incidence or prevalence that they are reporting?
  • How does it make you feel? Scared? Empowered?
  • What information do you feel like the article was lacking or that you wish it would have told you?
  • How is this a public health issue?
  • What are some public health solutions (either that you can think of, or that they provide in the article) to prevent/stop the spread of the disease? How infectious diseases are covered in the news media essay assignment paper.
  • Verify the information. Do this either by looking up the related information through peer reviewed articles or check the statistics at the CDC, WHO or related sites.  Is whatever it is talking about legitimate/accurate information or is it hype?

Please also provide a link to the source. How infectious diseases are covered in the news media essay assignment paper