Reference the “Turnitin Requirement” section of the course Syllabus (or Using Turnitin for Assignments on the Topic List Page) for general instructions. Please note: You will need to submit the final version of your assignment in the course space as well as to Turnitin.

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is for the student to reflect on the historical and current image and voice of nursing and the profession of nursing are affected. The student 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. 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 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
3. How nursing leaders impact image
4. How nursing staff impact image
5. Description of how the image of nursing can be improved
6. Future challenges
7. Summary

Grading Criteria for Assignment 3: Image and Voice of Nursing Paper

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:

• Description of historical image of nursing: (10 points)
• Overview of how nursing image is portrayed by and affected by the media: (20 points) Include various forms of media such as print, television, and film media Explanation of how nursing leaders and nursing staff impact image: (15 points)
• Description of how the image of nursing can be improved: (20 points)
• 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.
• Future challenges: (10 points)
• Summary: (5 points) 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.
• Uses correct grammar. Paper flows in a logical, organized sequence. (10 points)
• Uses APA format throughout the paper. Includes at least five professional references. (10 points)

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

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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Research the following in your community or surrounding area: •One walk-in clinic, such as urgent care •One retail clinic in your local grocery store or drug store •No appointment physician’s office

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that includes the above centers and addresses the following: •Analyze the changing landscape of the health care system. ◦Differentiate the various places health care is delivered. •Analyze what impact cultural demographics have on the health care market. ◦Analyze the targeted audience of the clinic or office based on cultural demographics. ◦Analyze the effectiveness of the marketing approach for the clinic or office to various cultures. ◦Analyze the marketing techniques that could be used to improve the marketing within different cultural demographics. •Differentiate what effect different generations have on the health care market. •Analyze the targeted audience of the clinic or office based on generational demographics. ◦Differentiate the effectiveness of the marketing approach for the clinic or office to various generations. ◦Differentiate the marketing techniques that could be used to improve the marketing within different generations. •Analyze the impact of media and social networking on consumer choices.

DRUG CARD – WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT:
You will need to interview a patient who is taking 5 or more medications. Your patient may be a pregnant women, child, adolescent, adult or older adult. You want to include all medications including herbal and/or over the counter medications. You will need to complete a medication card for every one of the medications they are taking. You will need to submit the assignment to the drop box by the due date for full credit.
Interview: 15 points
1. What is the patient’s age and medical history?
2. List drug allergies? Reaction they had?
3. What prescription medications are they taking on a regular or as needed basis?
4. What over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications are they taking on a regular or as needed basis?
5. What herbal or natural medicines are you taking on a regular or as needed basis?
6. What vitamins or other supplements are you taking?
7. Which Pharmacy (s) do they use? Any concerns with medication refill or cost of their medication? It they have any concerns what might you suggest?
8. How/when are they taking their medications?
9. Is there concerns with adherence to their medication treatment plan? What concerns are there?
10. Do they set up their medications or is someone else setting up their medications? Would they benefit from medication monitor/set up? Why or why not?
11. Does your patient understand why he or she is taking their medications?
12. How does life span affect pharmacotherapy of your patient?
13. Are there any ethical or cultural influences that affect this patient’s beliefs or actions about his/her medications?
14. What is polypharmacy? What is ARMOR?
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Medication Card: 35 points for completing 5 or more medication cards.
This information should be included on each medication card:
1. Medication names: Brand and generic
2. Classification BE SPECIFIC: “Anti-infective” is not specific enough. State if this anti-infective is an aminoglycoside, a cephalosporin, etc. Also, a medication for blood pressure control should be listed by its specific category, such as beta-blocker, vasodilator, etc.
3. Route and Dosage: List dosage range per route for adults. If medication was ordered for child, state pediatric dosage.
4. Indications: List
5. Action. How does this medication work in the body?
6. Adverse reactions. First list the most life threatening in ALL CAPS. Then list the most common.
7. Contraindications. List the conditions which would prohibit use of this drug.
8. Food/Drug, Drug/Drug interactions and/or incompatibility- list
9. Nursing measures: List assessments and monitoring necessary for safe administration of this drug. Look to your pharmacology book and use the Nursing Practice Application pages.
10. Implementations and Patient teaching. List appropriate measures for safe administration of this drug. Look to your pharmacology book and use the Nursing Practice Application pages. There is a list of common nursing assessments and interventions for the student to “check”. Don’t repeat information.
11. Reason prescribed: For example: theophylline should be listed as prescribed for “bronchodilating effect for patient with emphysema: not “for patient with emphysema”. As an example, Benadryl is normally listed as an antihistamine for allergies. It can also be prescribed for sedation and as a medication for patients with Parkinson’s disease to decrease adverse reactions. Completing this section properly will require additional effort!!!
 
 
12. Include the student’s name, reference page number and drug card number, patient initials and date of care.
 
 
 
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Student_________________________________________________________ Date ____________________
Brand Names: _____________ Generic Names: _________________________________________
Classification ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Route Dosage _________________
Safe dose for your patient? ____________
Frequency ________________________
Indications ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Actions ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Adverse Reactions ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contraindications_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Food / Drug Interactions /Incompatibility
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Nursing Implications: Assessment______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Monitor Vitals Signs Y or N Why?__________________________________________________________________
Monitor – What labs – if applicable _______________________________________________________________________________
Why?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Implementations ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Patient Teaching ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dizzy / Drowsy / Safety Precautions I & O / Daily Weight
Postural hypotension precautions Antidote
Give with meals to decrease GI distress
Monitor / Report / Treat as prescribed:
 
Why is the Patient be taking this medication ____________________________