Introduction PICO(T) is an acronym that helps researchers and practitioners define aspects of a potential study or investigation. It stands for: · P – Patient/population/problem. · I – Intervention. · C – Comparison (of potential interventions, typically). · O – Outcome(s). · T – Time frame (if time frame is relevant). The end goal of […]
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Weekly Essay/Writing Assignment Content 1. Top of Form This week's writing assignment will consist of the following: 1. Explore the CMS Hospital Compare website ( www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html ) and compare two hospitals in your area. When you are finished respond in at least 3 pages [not counting cover page and references] to the following questions: 2. Based on the […]
It is one of the most cliché of clichés, but it nevertheless rings true: The only constant is change. As a nursing professional, you are no doubt aware that success in the healthcare field requires the ability to adapt to change, as the pace of change in healthcare may be without rival. As a professional, […]
What spiritual considerations surrounding a disaster can arise for individuals, communities, and health care providers? Explain your answer in the context of a natural or human caused disaster. How can a community health nurse apply the Christian worldview to the care of the individual, community, self, and colleagues during disaster management?
Visit http://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/communicatingpts/pt-care-partnership.shtml and review the American Hospital Association’s Patients’ Bill of Rights. Discuss how health care professionals can ensure that patients’ rights are upheld and protected. Instructions: Post your discussion to the Moodle Discussion Forum. Initial post must be made by Day #3. Word limit 500 words. Reply to at least two other student posts with […]
Discussion(M3) Watch one of these films and then discuss anyone of these “dying and death” representations as presented in movies or plays such as: Bringing Out the Dead Angela’s Ashes Beaches Philadelphia Terms of Endearment Wit Evan Mayday’s Good Death Address the following questions if pertinent to the film you watched: What were the causes […]
Learning Activity Content 1. Top of Form This week's learning activity will consist of the following: · Visit the PRIME nursing website and review the case study titled “Stress Management for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis”: http://primeinc.org/casestudies/pa_np/study/897/Stress_Management_for_Patients_with_Rheumatoid_Arthritis Summarize the article and respond to the following questions- this assignment should be minimally 2 pages- not counting the cover […]
Explain how research has evolved since the Florence Nightingale era. Discuss how research and EBP are different; include how you believe research supports EBP for nursing. Describe one past/historical unethical breach of research conduct; then, share how you would ensure care of a study participant using one ethical or legal research consideration (guideline/principle).
a written proposal that describes an assessment of the needs of the client(s) and why you feel this project would be beneficial to improve health outcomes. Include the goal of the project, the target audience, and what you expect the response to be. This proposal must be at least 2 pages long, not counting reference […]
