Sample Outline for Concept Analysis Paper

See chapter 3 in McEwen and Wills. Use the method by Walker and Avant Box 3-1 ( p 60

I. Title Page: Select one of the following topics

a.
Advanced Practice Competency: A Concept Analysis

b.
Diversity in Nursing: A Concept Analysis

c.
Social Determinants of Health: A Concept Analysis

Format Outline(s)

II. Introduction (
Using Walker and Avant)

a. What is the concept selected-state and define the terms

b. Aims or purposes of this analysis-why are you doing the analysis?

c. Discuss all possible uses of the concept briefly-how is the concept used in different contexts, examples and then how are you using it for this paper

d. Determine the defining attributes-regardless of where it exists, what are the common identifiers that the person has this characteristic

e. Identify a model case-Use the attributes you’ve identified and highlight them in a case. A case that is hypothetical, from a text, or that you have experienced in practice.

f. Identify a borderline case and contrary case-what is a case that is something like the model case, but misses some attributes

g. Identify antecedents and consequences-what happens before the concept instance is identified; what happens as a result of acquiring it?

h. Define empirical referents- how do you know that what you are seeing is really it? How would you measure it? Or know that you are reserving it?

PNSG 1514

Quality Improvement Assignment

Course Learner Outcome Five: Collaborate with other healthcare providers to promote safe and quality patient-centered care.

· Read the policy below and decide if it reflects best practice for a skilled nursing facility.

· Research current evidence-based practice regarding the attached policy to determine if changes need to occur.

· Describe in detail what you would change in the current policy citing the evidence you gathered.

· Please include and cite at least 1 scholarly resource using APA format.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Managing Skin Integrity

I. PURPOSE

A. To maintain the integrity of residents’ skin and overall health.

B. To effectively identify residents who are at risk for skin breakdown.

C. To provide early interventions for residents with skin breakdown and minimize associated risks.

D. To educate staff, residents, and families on measures to prevent skin breakdown.

II. POLICY

Nursing is solely responsible for all aspects of the skin risk assessment and will assess and manage skin integrity for all residents. Risk for pressure ulcer development will be evaluated using the Braden Scale. Skin inspections will be completed on admission for all residents. Any resident with a Braden score < 8 shall have skin inspections done every month. Residents with a Braden score > 8 do not need further skin inspections done.

III.
DEFINITIONS

A. Risk assessment: identification of the potential risk that a resident will contribute to the likelihood for developing skin breakdown.

B. Skin Inspection: a head to toe assessment of residents, intended to detect skin breakdown.

C. Interventions: the steps taken by care providers to increase monitoring of the skin and reduce or alleviate pressure on body parts to minimize or eliminate the risk of skin breakdown.

IV.
PROCEDURE

A. All residents will be assessed one time, on admission to the skilled nursing facility. This will include a head to toe assessment, paying close attention to bony prominences and skin folds.

B. Screening, using the Braden Scale, will be completed by an RN, LPN, or CNA. This must be documented in the medical record.

C. Residents with a Braden score < 8 will have assessments done every month until reaching a score of 8 or higher.

D. All interventions must be documented in the medical record.

V.
INTERVENTIONS

A. Patient Repositioning and Turning; required once per shift.

B. Cleanse and dry skin at routine intervals and at the time of soiling;

recommend tub bath once per week.

C. Proper Nutrition; provide meals high in carbohydrates to promote healing.

D. Implement a specialty bed if indicated.

E. Staff Education; require annual training of nursing staff.

Minnesota State Community & Technical College

© PNSG 1514

8.2023

1. When dealing with a patient with both depression and anxiety how should the provider prioritize their care? (focused more on teenagers)

2. What are your thoughts in regard to the standard of care of pediatric patients who are diagnosed with MDD vs. Bipolar Disorder?

3- therapy options available that can assist the patient with
Major Depressive disorder, Recurrent episode, Severe, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder, current episode depressive, moderate ((no cognitive behavior therapy))

Hello, answer those 3 questions without introduction or conclusions, just the questions. references minimum 1 for each question.. simple but with content

· Select one
current, qualitative or mixed methods scholarly nursing article related to your PICOT Description of the purpose

· Explanation of research design

· Discussion of sample

· Description of data collection methods

· Summary of findings

· Strengths of the study (minimum of 1)

· Limitations of the study (minimum of 1)

· Recommendations regarding potential application for future practice that are insightful and appropriate.

Purpose

The purpose of this interactive discussion is to allow for a discovery of the clinical decision-making process that guides the appropriate clinical use of pharmacologic agents used in the treatment of acute disorders across the adult lifespan. The development of evidence-based prescribing practice supports the professional formation of the AGACNP practice role.

Activity Learning Outcomes

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Summarize the clinical utilization of pharmaceutical agents for specific diseases with rationale. (COs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)
2. Evaluate alternative perspectives on clinical management of selected diseases with pharmaceutical agents and articulate a substantial rationale that supports further discussion and healthy debate. (COs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)

Due Date

The initial response to the chosen discussion question is due by Wednesday 11:59 pm MT. Subsequent posts, including substantive responses to peer(s) and faculty questions, must occur by Sunday 11:59 pm MT. A total of 3 substantive posts are required on 3 different days.

A 10% late penalty will be imposed for initial discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday at 11:59 pm MT, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59 pm MT on Sunday (0 points are earned).

A 10% penalty will be imposed for not entering the minimum number of interactive dialogue posts (3) OR not posting on the minimum required number of days (3). NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59 pm MT on Sunday (0 points are earned).

Total Points Possible

This assignment is worth 100 points.

Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

1. Answer the question that corresponds with the 1st letter of your last name only, do not respond to any other questions in your initial post (see table below).
2. Post your initial response to the discussion question by the due date.
3. Post substantial replies to peer and faculty by the due date.
4. Good writing calls for the limited use of direct quotes. Direct quotes in discussions are to be limited to one short quotation (not to exceed 15 words). The quote must add substantively to the discussion.

If your name begins with the letters…

Answer this question…

A-G

You are working in the Emergency Department and a 20-year-old female with history of intravenous drug abuse presents with concern of septic shock. What are the considerations in choosing the appropriate antibiotic for this patient? Explain your thought process, questions you would need to ask, and what antibiotic you would order, and when.

H-M

How does the empiric pharmacological therapy differ in a patient with healthcare-associated meningitis (such as a neurosurgical patient with an external ventricular drain) as compared to a healthy adult with community-acquired bacterial meningitis? Explain your rationale.

N-S

You are admitting a 78-year-old male smoker with hx of asthma into the intensive care unit for a diagnosis of hospital acquired pneumonia. He was admitted three weeks ago with pneumonia and discharged to home on azithromycin after a 2-day hospitalization. What antimicrobial treatment will you order on his ICU admission now? Explain your rationale.

T-Z

What would be the alternative empiric pharmacological therapy for a 50-year-old male with a history of anaphylaxis to cephalosporins? Explain your rationale.

**To see view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric. 

Last name initial is P.

References can’t be no more than 5 years old, unless it’s a recent CPG.