• How will you as a nurse make judgments in practice, supported by evidence, that integrate nursing science in the provision of safe, quality care? (300 word minimum)
• Discuss why the nurse uses the nursing process as a method to organize, analyze, and respond to a variety of patient needs. (300 word minimum)
• Why is it important for the nurse to be able to identify critical principles in the maintenance of infection control and safety? (300 word minimum)
• Why is it important for the nurse to be able to discuss concepts of physical assessment of key body systems (integumentary, respiratory, cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological) across the lifespan? (300 word minimum)

Complete your reflection in APA format, Size 12 Times New Roman font, with a cover page and reference page. A minimum of one reference is required.  Please submit 1200-1500 words on what it means to you to use nursing judgment as a nursing student.

 

Instructions:

This discussion will be completed in two parts and will give you an opportunity to reflect upon this week’s content and to interact with your classmates.

• Part 1 – Post your initial response to the discussion questions by Thursday at 11:59 pm
• Part 2 – Post substantive feedback to a classmate by Sunday at 11:59 pm

Review Section I.C of the OGCR and find the chapters for your systems this week.  Review each chapter and note any information that will impact coding.  

1. Choose two types of anemia and discuss the characteristics of each of those types of anemia?
2. What errors could a coder make when searching the Index for anemia?
3. Locate the coding guidelines related to coding anemia due to neoplasms and anemia due to chemotherapy. Provide an example of how to code one scenario that would fall under this guideline. Describe the scenario and give the codes you think should be used.

Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.

1. Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms.
2. List medication class and mechanism of action for the chosen medication.
3. Write the prescription in prescription format.
4. Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly reference. Textbooks may be used for additional references but are not the primary reference.
5. List any side effects or adverse effects associated with the medication.
6. Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests.
7. Provide a minimum of three appropriate medication-related teaching points for the client and/or family

Search the GCU Library and find two new health care articles that use quantitative research. Do not use articles from a previous assignment or articles that appear in the topic Resources or textbook.

Complete an article analysis for each using the “Article Analysis 2” template.

Refer to “Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial” in conjunction with “Article Analysis: Example 2,” for an example of an article analysis.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 4.1.