Assignments

As the country focuses on the restructuring of the U.S. health care delivery system, nurses will continue to play an important role. It is expected that more and more nursing jobs will become available out in the community, and fewer will be available in acute care hospitals. Write an informal presentation (500-700 words) to educate…

Select either the qualitative or quantitative study method for this assignment. The study method should connect to the practice problem of interest identified in Topic 1. This could be one of the previously selected articles from your literature review or a new peer-reviewed article. Research Summary and Ethical Considerations In an essay of 1000-1,250 words,…

How do effective nurse leaders and others approach problem solving and decision making in organizations? As suggested in this week’s Learning Resources, systems theory provides a valuable way to assess situations and prepare to address problems.   For this week’s Discussion, you identify an issue or process that could be improved and apply knowledge and…

Create a 700- to 1,050-word timeline paper of the historical development of nursing science, starting with Florence Nightingale and continuing to the present. Format the timeline however you wish, but the word count and assignment requirements must be met. Include the following in your timeline: Explain the historical development of nursing science by citing specific years, theories, theorists,…

In this assignment, you will consider how workforce issues impact on patient safety. Discussion Question 1 Using the South University Online Library, research workforce issues and patient safety. Based on your research, complete the following tasks: Identify and describe the research problems, purpose, objectives, and hypothesis of the research. Evaluate the credibility and validity of…

Question 1 What is David Barash defining when he says, “the total of [living things’] reproductive success through their offspring plus that of their relatives”?   inclusive fitness   natural selection     adaptation by sociable behavior   Darwin’s theory of kin mutation Question 2 When discussing whether two individuals will reciprocate altruism, Barash points out…

This week you will be completing an individual PowerPoint addressing your chosen and approved clinical guideline: Clearly describe the best practice or clinical guideline and provide a working link to a resource that is helpful in understanding this practice or guideline. Discuss why this best practice or guideline should be utilized in nursing practice. Why does it…

Identify one area of nursing research that has improved patient outcomes. State the study and its impact on patient care. How have these findings changed your nursing practice?

Think about what your corporation/organization’s ethics statement is. Based on this week’s content, write a 1-2 page paper on which you reflect on the following questions in regard to the company’s ethics statement: What things about this ethics statement appeal to me? What do I disagree with and why? If you are not currently working,…

Discussion questions. At least 150- 200 words each with references. Identify one area of nursing research that has improved patient outcomes. State the study and its impact on patient care. How have these findings changed your nursing practice? What similarities and differences can you identify between the nursing process and the research process? Explain your…

Summarize, in 3-4 pages, this assignment that provides information from Weeks 1 to 4. Week 1 Assignment: Time Management Week 2 Assignment: Personality Week 3 Assignment: Conflict Handling Style Week 4 Assignment: Emotional Intelligence (EI)   In addition to the work you completed in the last four weeks, your assignment should also: Include an introduction…

Optimal scheduling models for patient-care units are important, not only to help ensure that patients get adequate coverage and continuity of care, but also to accommodate staff preferences, which in turn can lead to higher staff retention. In this Application you will analyze a scenario involving an inpatient hospital unit and propose ways that it…