The RN is updating the plan of care for a patient with a medical diagnosis of pneumonia. The patient was admitted yesterday, with a respiratory rate of 28, crackles in the right middle and lower lobes, a dry cough, and oxygen saturation of 90% on room air. The patient was using a bedside commode until…
In Week 5, the Final Project will synthesize what you have discovered about the different advanced practice roles and scope of practice found in the master of nursing curriculum: NP, nurse educator, nurse informaticist, and nurse administrator. You will review all roles and then examine the specialty for which you were admitted, focusing on the…
Read the following case studies and thoroughly answer the questions that follow in at least one paragraph each. Be sure to explain the reasoning behind your answer. Case Study 1 Dora rents retail space for her business. She installed custom shelving and attached display cases to the building she was renting for her business. Can…
In general, the ethics of advertising has been debated since its creation. Many consider to be deceptive and often contain misleading information. While there are truth in advertising laws and regulations, some criticize the fact that there are ways around this. The Federal Trade Commission enforces the truth in advertising laws amongst all types of media. “When consumers see or hear…
As noted in the Learning Resources, systems theory provides a meaningful and beneficial means of examining challenges in health care organizations. To do this effectively, however, it is essential to assess all system components, as some may be relatively healthy while others are problematic. For this Assignment, you apply systems theory to the examination of a problem…
NSG 3029 Week 5 Project A theoretical or conceptual framework – South University Select a nursing research article from the list below that includes a theoretical or conceptual framework and the exploration of a clinical problem. Identify the nursing research article components using the Week 5 research template. (All articles are available in the South…
Understanding the organizational context of professional nursing practice is an important part of leadership and management. The nurse will participate in determining the most effective strategic plan for implementing care at the bedside or for an entire patient population of a facility. Other contextual factors include the mission, vision and philosophy and organizational culture of the organization. It is important…
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,…
The phrase evidence-based practice may be most often thought of as a clinical reference; however, research evidence is applicable in every specialty area. What types of research evidence support your work environment? How does research evidence inform your practice? Now, how current do you think the science is that underlies your practice? How current is…
Fawcett and Garity (2009) present an overview of the relationship between theory, knowledge, research, nursing research, and evidence-based practice (see attached file). As you prepare for this Discussion, reflect on your own specialty area and consider how the authors’ definitions of evidence-based practice and of research align with your understanding of these concepts based on…
Toyota had a problem with unexplained acceleration problems in some of its top models. It closed down plants and stopped production on several models. Based on the discussion in Chapter 1 of the text, what types of research might Toyota have conducted to make these decisions?
Write 3–5 pages in which you discuss how a current information system used in the delivery of patient care contributes to improved patient outcomes. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 1: Describe the importance of effective scholarship and evidence-based information to advance…