Upload a brief progress report in the form of a memo addressed to your instructor. Summarize the work you have done on your Proposal project and the work you have left to do. In addition to your progress report, attach a Working Bibliography for your proposal. You do not have to write annotations for your sources. Simply list a minimum of five sources you have found during your research for your proposal project. Your list should be formatted in APA style, and it will resemble a References page found at the end of a research paper.
A progress report is intended to communicate the status of an ongoing project. A supervisor might request a progress report so that she can determine whether a project is on schedule and on budget. She might also need to report information up the chain of command to her own supervisors. A progress report is an opportunity not only to share information but also to asses a project in progress and make adjustments. Those adjustments might be recommended by the project author or by the supervisor. In the case of this course, the progress report is intended to be an opportunity for me to see how well you understand the Proposal assignment and where you might need some guidance to finish strong. While your report should be short (no longer than one page), it should include specific information. Don’t just state “I wrote the Introduction.” Instead, write a short paragraph that explains to me the current situation as you understand it so that I can better evaluate whether you are on the track to succeed.

Theories and Conceptual Models in Nursing and Advanced Nursing Practice
Introduction
Theories in nursing provide an organized body of knowledge that defines the nursing practices, what the nurses are supposed to do in every situation, and why they need to do it. The theories act as the framework of fundamental concepts and provide a purpose to guide the nursing practice at more concrete or specific stages. Butts (2013) and Fawcett et al. (2018) stated that the major categories of theories that guide the nursing and advanced nursing practices include grand theory, middle-range theory and practice level theory, need-based theories, interaction theories, outcome theories, descriptive theories, factor-isolating theory, explanatory theory, and prescriptive theories. The nursing theorist explained that the theories describe the connection between the patient, environment, health and nursing goals, role, and functions. Additionally, the conceptual model defines the nursing ideas, statement, and concepts; organize a framework for nursing practices, direct clinical practice, clinical and professional leadership, consultation, ethical decision making and collaboration, quality improvements especially DNP and APN programs and research.
Evaluation of theories and Conceptual Models
Nursing Theories
Grand nursing theory addresses and focuses on the nursing met paradigm components such as the patient (person), nursing, health, and environment (Smith & Parker, 2015). However, the theory does not guide specific nursing care interventions rather it focuses on providing a general framework and ideals in nursing. Butts (2013) mentioned that grand theories provide an abstract, wider scope and complex demand for more intense research for clarification in the nursing environment and advance nursing practices. Additionally, middle-range theories address a specific phenomenon in nursing (Brandão et al., 2017). However, the middle range nursing theories have a limited scope compared to the grand theories while they present nursing and advance nursing concepts and propositions at lower levels.
Finally, the practice level nursing theories provide a narrow scope and focus on a specific patient population within a framed set time. Butts (2013) explained that the practice level nursing theories are effective in providing a framework of nursing interventions and practices as well as provide a suggestion of the outcomes or the effects of the nursing practices. Based on this perspective, the practice-level nursing theories have more direct effects on the nursing practices as well as in advanced nursing practices, shaping the nursing interventions, their impact, and potential outcomes.
Conceptual Nursing Models
The conceptual models in nursing identify various components, their interactions, and patterns in nursing and in advance nursing practices. The conceptual nursing models include Consensus Model for advanced Practices Registered nurse regulations, Hamric’s Integrative model, Calkin’s model, Brown’s Framework, and Shuler’s models of nurse practitioner practice among other models (Spross & Lawson, 2009; Fawcett, 2016; Fawcett et al., 2018). Each model focuses on a specific section and complements the focus of other models to contribute to nursing practices as well as advanced nursing practice. However, no model offers a comprehensive approach to nursing practices or advanced nursing practices. Nevertheless, an integrated approach and multi-application of various models contribute to an expected outcome.
Regardless of the classification of the nursing theory and the conceptual models, each theory and model, compliment the other since no single theory or model can fit all the nursing care, intervention, and suggest outcomes. However, the combination of different theories from the abstraction (grand, middle-range, practice-led theories) to goal orientation (descriptive, factor-isolating, explanatory, prescriptive) to need-based, interaction theories complement each other to shape, define and direct the nursing practices as well as advanced nursing practices to achieve the patients’ outcome.
Conclusion
The nursing theories and conceptual models provide the foundation of nursing and advanced nursing today. The nursing theories and models provide a guiding framework for the development of knowledge, direct education, research processes, and practices. Further, the conceptual models are an abstraction of reality, provide a visualization of the reality to simplify the thinking processes, give direction for search regarding various phenomena of central interest in nursing as well as suggest potential solutions. Thus, the nursing theories and models help in the recognition of what sets the foundation of the current nursing practices, providing a definition of purpose and role in the healthcare environment. Besides, the nursing and conceptual models provide a rationale for interventions and enhance the development of knowledge.
References
Brandão, M. A. G., Martins, J. S. A., Peixoto, M. D. A. P., Lopes, R. O. P., & Primo, C. C.
(2017). Theoretical and methodological reflections for the construction of middle-range nursing theories. Texto Contexto Enferm, 26(4), e1420017.
Butts, J. B. (2013). Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice. Jones & Bartlett
Publishers.
Fawcett, J. (2016). Applying conceptual models of nursing: quality improvement, research, and
practice. Springer Publishing Company.
Fawcett, J., Amweg, L. N., Legor, K., Kim, B. R., & Maghrabi, S. (2018). More thoughts about
conceptual models and literature reviews: Focus on population health. Nursing science quarterly, 31(4), 384-389.
Smith, M. C., & Parker, M. E. (2015). Nursing theories and nursing practice. FA Davis.
Spross, J. A., & Lawson, M. T. (2009). Conceptualizations of advanced practice nursing.
Advanced practice nursing: An integrative approach, 33-74.
 

This assignment requires thought about a public policy that is needed or needs to be changed that relates to nursing, health care, or the public.  Policy changes can occur by working with members of your legislature, and state or national nurses associations, to introduce a new bill and/or change to a current law in your state or federal government.

Examples of public policy includes any component of the current legislation governing health care, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, nursing regulation, medication technicians, etc.

In 800-1,000 words, propose a health policy change (that is currently a bill, a law, or may not exist at all) at the state or federal level that you believe needs to change and why.

  1. The policy must NOT be a clinical care policy for individual care. The policy involved may include public or community health, legislative or regulatory, professional organization (nursing-oriented), advanced nursing practice, health plan, or hospital plan.
  2. Include a specific section for the exact wording for the bill or change in wording of the law.
  3. Include the plan for the implementation of your policy development, to lobbying for passage, to next steps after passage.
  4. Discuss who would be the champion for the bill/law change from your state advocates (legislators, federal legislators, local or national state nursing organizations). Are these individuals also influential in making changes occur? Did you vote for the individual in office that you want to help you make this change?

Resources:

  1. Review different pieces of legislation for ideas on wording.
  2. Visit your state’s legislative governmental affairs website site to understand the process your policy change could take if you wanted to introduce to into legislation.

Overview

Refer to the functional model you verified and validated for ABS in the Week 4 assignment to complete this assignment.
Based on your performance, ABS management was so satisfied that it wants you to develop both the structural and behavior models. This way, ABS can fully understand both the interaction that would take place between the users and the system and the system itself in greater detail.
Note: You may create and/or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Instructions

Write a 4–5 page paper in which you:

  1. Create Class-Responsibility-Collaboration (CRC) cards and a class diagram based on the functional models through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open-source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
  2. Identify each use case in the functional model and create a sequence and communication diagram for each scenario of each use case identified through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open-source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
  3. Create a behavioral state machine for each of the complex classes in the class diagram.
  4. Perform a CRUDE analysis to show the interactivity of the objects in the system.
  5. Perform a verification and validation walk-through of each: Revise the requirements document created in Week 4 assignment, Business Process and Functional Modeling, with additional information found in this assignment and document the assumptions.
    1. Functional model.
    2. Structural model.
    3. Behavioral model.
  6. Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

After reviewing several job advertisements in the public health field  (using the websites provided), prepare a summary of a job description  for one career within the field of public health that is new or of particular interest to you. To do this, go to theBureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/), and research information about this career in the current edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Be sure to include information about the following in your summary job description discussion:

Nature of the Work — provide a brief summary statement of the nature of the work. What do these professionals do?
Education and Training — what are the educational/training requirements for this career?
Earnings — what salary can you expect to make in this career?
Related Occupations — what other public health professional might this individual regularly work with?
Which of the public health organizations  identified in your class resources thus far, might employ this type of  public health professional? How would this career fit the mission of the  organization you selected? (Clue: Look in the “About US” or “Mission”  section of the organizations website for more details.) 

RESOURCES: To do this, go to theBureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/)

Paper Requirements

 500 words minimum about 2 pages

 double spaced

 times new roman format

 font size 12

 one inch margins

 utilizing three references in the body of the paper

 works cited page

Content Requirements

 you must indicate your major/interest in one to two paragraphs

 indicate how your topic could impact your work environment, career, or college education.

 Without the works cited page and references in the body of the paper, I will conclude that this was an opinion paper and you will receive 0 points.

The easiest way to find information is to do a google search. Do not utilize topics from the textbook, this paper should uncover research that is outside of what is presented in the text. If you choose a different topic than below, you must receive permission from the instructor. Do not wait until the last minute to pick a topic as you may need assistance with your reference search.

Topics the following are topics that can be utilized:

 Harassment & Discrimination Prevention tips

 Diversity & Inclusion Training Diversity Benefits

 Acceptance versus Assimilation: Move past requiring others to conform; learn how to go from tolerating to accepting and embracing diversity

 Leading a Diverse Organization

 Uncovering Implicit Bias in the workplace

 Respect and Inclusion in the workplace

 Beyond the Law: As you promote diversity in your workforce, go beyond what the law requires, and create a culture of inclusion.

 Hiring High Quality Diverse Candidates

 Diverse Team Building Across Cultures

 The Power of Respectful Language

 Managing the Multigenerational Workforce

 Diversity Transition to Respect

 Honoring Holiday Traditions (Tips on how holiday-related policies can help create a workplace of inclusion. Best practices for holiday-related celebrations).

Formulate a PICOT statement for your capstone project.

A PICOT starts with a designated patient population in a particular   clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise   from clinical care. The intervention should be an independent,   specified nursing change intervention. The intervention cannot require   a provider prescription. Include a comparison to a patient population   not currently receiving the intervention, and specify the timeframe   needed to implement the change process.

Formulate a PICOT statement using the PICOT format provided in the   assigned readings. The PICOT statement will provide a framework for   your capstone project.

In a paper of 500-750 words, clearly identify the clinical problem   and how it can result in a positive patient outcome.

Make sure to address the following on the PICOT statement:

  1. Evidence-Based Solution
  2. Nursing Intervention
  3. Patient Care
  4. Health Care Agency
  5. Nursing   Practice

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Rubric:

1. Clinical problem/issue is identified based on key concepts that define evidence-based practice or clinical experience. Articles are cited to support the need for change in nursing practice. The identified problem/issue can be resolved, or a patient outcome can show a marked improvement through a nursing intervention. 

2. Clinical problem/issue description includes a developed and thorough explanation of the problem/issue, the setting, the patient population, and the rationale for why it is a problem/issue. The identified clinical problem/issue explains the following elements with detail and clarity: evidence-based solution, nursing intervention, and improved patient care consistent with specific health care agency resulting in nursing practice change. Sound rationale is provided in the discussion of the clinical problem/issue resolution. 

3. PICOT statement clearly focuses on the resolution of a clinical problem/issue and aims at improving patient care through the application of an evidenced-based nursing intervention.

4. Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Time are comprehensive and thoroughly developed with supporting details. 

5. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. 

6. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

7. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 

8. All format elements are correct.

9. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. 

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Assignment: Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting Nursing is a very highly regulated profession. There are over 100 boards of nursing and national nursing associations throughout t

Assignment: Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting

Nursing is a very highly regulated profession. There are over 100 boards of nursing and national nursing associations throughout the United States and its territories. Their existence helps regulate, inform, and promote the nursing profession. With such numbers, it can be difficult to distinguish between BONs and nursing associations, and overwhelming to consider various benefits and options offered by each.

Both boards of nursing and national nursing associations have significant impacts on the nurse practitioner profession and scope of practice. Understanding these differences helps lend credence to your expertise as a professional. In this Assignment, you will practice the application of such expertise by communicating a comparison of boards of nursing and professional nurse associations. You will also share an analysis of your state board of nursing.

To Prepare:

  • Assume that you are leading a staff development meeting on regulation for nursing practice at your healthcare organization or agency.
  • Review the NCSBN and ANA websites to prepare for your presentation.

The Assignment: (9- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation)

Develop a 9- to 10-slide PowerPoint Presentation that addresses the following:

  • Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association.
  • Describe the geographic distribution, academic credentials, practice positions, and licensure status of members of the board for your specific region/area.
    • Who is on the board?
    • How does one become a member of the board?
  • Describe at least one federal regulation for healthcare.
    • How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare (e.g., CMS, OSHA, and EPA)?
    • Has there been any change to the regulation within the past 5 years? Explain.
  • Describe at least one state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice.
    • How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?
    • How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?
  • Describe at least one state regulation related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
    • How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?
    • How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?
  • AT LEAST 3-4 REFERRENCE ARE REQUURED AND ARE TO BE ON SEPARATE SLIDE AT END
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For this Assignment, review your agency learning agreement and the results of your midterm evaluation. Consider how your field education experience fulfilled the goals and objectives in your agency learning agreement. Reflect on what you would like to gain in future field education experiences.
Note: You should receive your midterm evaluation from your field instructor.
The Assignment (4-5 pages):

  • Describe whether you met or did not meet the goals/objectives in your agency learning agreement and include the results from your evaluation.
  • Compare your learning agreement and your evaluation to critically consider how the two are compatible and how you may approach completing the learning agreement differently next term.
  • Describe the social work practice skills you developed.
  • Describe potential areas where you might need improvement in relation to social work practice skills, ethics, or professionalism.
  • Explain how your next field education experience might address those areas.
  • Explain how participation in this course might inform your future field courses, what will you do the same, what will you do differently.
  • Be sure to submit the results of your evaluation to this assignment
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Prompt: To begin, review the final project research study, “Salmonella in the Caribbean.” Then, address the following critical elements in your short paper: 

II. Health Issue: In this section of your final project, you will analyze the health issue in focus in the research study.  A. Describe the risk factors associated with the public health issue. Support your description with evidence from the research study and your independent research.  B. Describe the mode of transmission of the public health issue. Support your description with evidence from the research study and your independent research.  C. Determine the incidence and prevalence of the health issue using the data from the research study to perform the appropriate calculations. Tip: Use the data in Table 1 of the final project research study to calculate the incidence of the Total of Serotypes. Also, use the incidence to help you determine the prevalence of the disease.  D. Determine the mortality rate of the health issue using the data from the research study to perform the appropriate calculations.  E. Interpret the odds ratio to determine the strength of association between the potential sources of exposure and the disease. Tip: Use the data in Table 2 of the final project research study to calculate the odds ratio. One to two pages