For this assignment you will be asked to apply course concepts and learn to develop one Literature Review Table that includes 2 articles.

Please use the Literature Review Template provided within the course content and the evidence rating scale adapted from Melnyk found in course content. There is a video explaining how to complete the table in your course content.

Will I be adding this assignment to the final paper? Yes! The completed Literature Review Table from this week will be used again in the Appendix of your research paper (future assignment).

Will I need to create new literature review tables again for the final paper? No-this is the only assignment you’ll use the table format for. You will summarize 5 additional research articles in the Findings section of your Research Review, so please save those for the future.

Key Information for this assignment:

· You should not copy information from the research you obtain. All information from the research should be paraphrased in your own words (less than 6 words in one sentence should match). Plagiarism checkers should result in less than 10% for the literature review tables.

· All Searches for your Research Review must be completed through the Minnesota State University, Mankato library. Online searches will not be accepted with the exception of Google Scholar. Supply a pdf of your 2 full text articles in the drobox with your literature review table. Do not send links.

· A Data Search Table must be submitted with the Literature Review Assignment and is worth 5 points. Please provide a screen shot of one of your key term searches within the library databases.

Criteria	Possible Points	Points Earned	Clarification/Instructions
Article title, author, and date is listed in APA format and is current (not older than 5 years)	2		List the reference as a citation in the text would be cited. Include the reference in the reference section of the paper.
Purpose of article is clear and paraphrased from the article	2		Why was the research conducted? What was the goal /discovery that researcher was trying to achieve
Sample size of study article used is stated and numeric values are given (when applicable)	2		N=total number n=subset
Study Design is clearly stated, and level of evidence is provided correctly (Evidence Rating Pyramid adapted from Melnyk in course content) Strongest, stronger, strong, moderate, weak, weakest	5		Include design Quantitative, qualitative design, meta-analysis: retrospective chart review, surveys, etc. Where does this fall Evidence pyramid Melnyk?
Variables/measurement included briefly; reliability of measurement data is included	4		Statistical test used for quantitative; qualitative may use pain score, survey, depression rating scale etc.
Results/findings are clear and statistical significance is included (for example p value)	5		Findings should have an associated statistical value if quantitative, if qualitative may have results of response to treatment 26 had pain relieved vs 13 did not….
Implications of research for nursing practice and how they apply to or support your research topic Should include limitations	3		Did this article support your PICO? Did it lead you to search in a different direction? Does it demonstrate that there is not enough research to support a practice change
Correct APA format, free of spelling and grammatical errors	2		Follow APA for listing authors Page 286 7th ed.
Includes Data Search Table completed with search terms and screen shot of one search from table	5
Total	30

Module 08 Written Assignment – Portfolio

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Module 08 Content

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Attach the following as Word documents:

1. Personal mission statement

2. Resume

3. Examples of assignments that demonstrate mastery of each transferrable skill:

. Communication

. Critical thinking

. Digital fluency

. Diversity and teamwork

. Ethics and professional responsibility

. Information literacy

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As mental health stigma continues to be a significant barrier to seeking and receiving appropriate care, what strategies can nurse practitioners employ to foster open communication and reduce stigma surrounding schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD within their practice and in the broader community?

 

Nurses are well positioned for reforming health care in ways that promote a healthier public and reduce healthcare cost. Discuss the role nurse plays in COVID vaccination mandate, telemedicine, and prescription drug pricing as advocates in the healthcare system.

The discussion must address the topic.

Rationale must be provided

May use examples from your nursing practice

150 words minimum (excluding the reference)

Minimum of two references in APA format within the last five years published

 

May 2012, Alice Randall wrote an article for The New York Times on the cultural factors that encouraged black women to maintain a weight above what is considered healthy. Randall explained—from her observations and her personal experience as a black woman—that many African-American communities and cultures consider women who are overweight to be more beautiful and desirable than women at a healthier weight. As she put it, “Many black women are fat because we want to be” (Randall, 2012).

Randall’s statements sparked a great deal of controversy and debate; however, they emphasize an underlying reality in the healthcare field: different populations, cultures, and groups have diverse beliefs and practices that impact their health. Nurses and healthcare professionals should be aware of this reality and adapt their health assessment techniques and recommendations to accommodate diversity.

In this Discussion, you will consider different socioeconomic, spiritual, lifestyle, and other cultural factors that should be taken into considerations when building a health history for patients with diverse backgrounds. Your Instructor will assign a case study to you for this Discussion

To prepare:

• Reflect on your experiences as a nurse and on the information provided in this week’s Learning Resources on diversity issues in health assessments.
• By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned a case study by your Instructor. Note: Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your case study assignment.
• Reflect on the specific socioeconomic, spiritual, lifestyle, and other cultural factors related to the health of the patient assigned to you.
• Consider how you would build a health history for the patient. What questions would you ask, and how would you frame them to be sensitive to the patient’s background, lifestyle, and culture? Develop five targeted questions you would ask the patient to build his or her health history and to assess his or her health risks.
• Think about the challenges associated with communicating with patients from a variety of specific populations. What strategies can you as a nurse employ to be sensitive to different cultural factors while gathering the pertinent information?
• CASE STUDY 1
•  John Green, 33 year-old Caucasian male, presents to the office to establish as a new patient. John’s natal sex is female but he identifies as a male. He transitioned from female to male 2 years ago. He has made a full transition with family and socially last year. He just moved back home and is unemployed at this time. He has been obtaining testosterone from the internet to give to himself. He has not had any health care since he decided to change other than getting his suppression medications through Telehealth 3 months ago. His past medical history includes smoking 2 packages of cigarettes per day for the last 10 years, smokes 3-6 marijuana joints every weekend (has an active green card), and does suffer from depression episodes. He is HIV positive for the last 3 years but remains virally suppressed at his last blood draw 6 months ago. He has been feeling very weak over the last few weeks which prompted him to move back home with his parents. He takes Biktarvy once daily that comes in the mail for free, tolerates it well, and 100 mg Testosterone IM every 7 days. His PMH is non-contributory. No past medical history. He has never been married. No significant family history. He is worried since moving back home and unemployed he will be a burden on his family, and he thinks his health may be declining.