Assignments

How do a nurse’s fundamental duties, as described by the Hippocratic Oath and Nightingale Pledge, influence a nurse’s practice and decision making? How do a nurse’s fundamental duties, as described by the Hippocratic Oath and Nightingale Pledge, influence a nurse’s practice and decision making?

Conduct a literature search to locate research articles focused on a practice problem of interest. This literature search should include both quantitative and qualitative peer research articles to support your practice problem or issue of interest in 350-750 words. Identify six peer research articles which will be utilized through the next 5 weeks as reference…

Write an essay of 750-1,000 words describing the sociological implications of the modern economy and the workplace environment. Compare and contrast the meaning of careers from the perspective of structural-functional analysis, symbolic-interaction analysis, and social conflict analysis. How has change in technology altered the personal satisfaction of the employee in the workplace? What are the…

What is a critique? Simply stated, a critique is a critical analysis undertaken for some purpose. Nurses critique research for three main reasons: to improve their practice, to broaden their understanding, and to provide a base for the conduct of a study. When the purpose is to improve practice, nurses must give special consideration to…

Part I: Inventory Spiritual and Emotional: Refer to “Chapter 4: Inventory of Spiritual/Emotional Maturity,” from The Emotionally Healthy Church reading. Complete the survey and reflect on your own results. Analyze the structure and assumptions behind the assessment. Burnout: Refer to the “Are You Heading for Caregiver Burnout?” quiz. Complete the survey and reflect on your…

Sustainable competitive advantage is the “holy grail” of corporate strategy, but it is elusive. Using all you have learned to date about Harley-Davidson, analyze whether or not Harley-Davidson has a source of sustainable competitive advantage. Defend your answer using examples from your readings, the annual report, and other sources.

The influence of peers during childhood can have a long-lasting effect on a person throughout his or her life. Describe at least three different ways in which teachers and/or parents can intervene to help improve a child’s social skills and relationship with peers. (Keep in mind that it is the adult’s responsibility to enhance a…

Case Study Mr. P is a 76-year-old male with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure who has been hospitalized frequently to treat CHF symptoms. He has difficulty maintaining diet restrictions and managing his polypharmacy. He has 4+ pitting edema, moist crackles throughout lung fields, and labored breathing. He has no family other than his wife, who…

Identify a theory that can be used to support your proposed solution. Write a summary (250-500 words) in which you: Describe the theory and your rationale for selecting the theory. Discuss how the theory works to support your proposed solution. Explain how you will incorporate the theory into your project. Refer to the “Topic 2:…

Discuss how Affordable Care Act impacts the “quality of care” in nursing profession and NPs in our healthcare delivery system. “How will the ACA help control and improve the quality of care?” (Nickitas, Middaugh & Aries, 2016, p. 82)

Describe the unique challenges healthcare organizations may face when implementing a new medical informatics application, such as electronic medical records, within their organization. Provide examples and research to support your response.

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…