Category: Nursing

I have to do a presentation powerpoint on the city of Fort Lauderdall with pictures of all the resources available specific to the community. I uploaded  the rubric for the assignemt requirement. 

Make a quality initiative proposal (7-10 PowerPoint slides) through a
presentation, interpreting and communicating dashboard data to support
the proposal.
Health care providers are perpetually striving to improve care
quality and patient safety. To accomplish enhanced care, outcomes need
to be measured. Next, data measures must be validated. Measurement and
validation of information support performance improvement. Health care
providers must focus attention on evidence-based best practices to
improve patient outcomes.
Health informatics, along with new and improved technologies and procedures, are at the core of all
quality improvement initiatives. Data analysis begins with provider
documentation, researched process improvement models, and recognized
quality benchmarks. All of these items work together to improve patient
outcomes. Professional nurses must be able to interpret and communicate
dashboard information that displays critical care metrics and outcomes
along with data collected from the care delivery process.
A basic principle of quality measurement is: If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.
–Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2021)
In the previous assessment, you analyzed the effectiveness of an
existing quality initiative. Now that you’ve done that, this assessment
gives you experience interpreting and communicating dashboard data for
the purpose of making a quality initiative proposal of your own. And
you’ll make your proposal through a PowerPoint presentation, including
using speaker notes in the Notes section of the slides, much like you
might in your health care setting.
Health care providers are on an endless quest to improve both care
quality and patient safety. This unwavering commitment requires
hospitals and care givers to increase their attention and adherence to
treatment protocols to improve patient outcomes. Health informatics,
along with new and improved technologies and procedures, are at the core
of virtually all QI initiatives. The data gathered by providers, along
with process improvement models and recognized quality benchmarks, are
all part of a collaborative, continuing effort. As such, it is essential
that professional nurses are able to correctly interpret and
effectively communicate information revealed on dashboards that display
critical care metrics.
In this assessment, you will make a QI initiative proposal based on a
health issue of professional interest to you. This proposal will be
based on an analysis of dashboard metrics from a health care facility.
You have two options:
Option 1
If you have access to dashboard metrics related to a QI initiative proposal of interest to you:
Analyze data from the health care facility to identify a health
care issue or an area of concern. You will need access to reports and
data related to care quality and patient safety. If you work in a
hospital setting, contact the quality management department to obtain
the data you need.
You will need to identify basic information about the
health care setting, size, and specific type of care delivery related to
the topic that you identify. You are expected to abide by standards for
compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA).
Option 2
If you do not have access to a dashboard or metrics related to a QI initiative proposal:
You may use one of the links in the following reading list to
access a dashboard or metrics for a health care facility to develop the
QI initiative proposal:
Assessment 3: Resources
You will follow the same instructions and provide the same deliverables as your peers who select Option 1.
Complete the following steps for your proposal:
Analyze data to identify a health care issue or an area of
concern as it relates to a state, national, or accreditation benchmark
requirement relevant to your professional setting.
Evaluate the quality of the data.
Outline a QI initiative proposal based on the selected health
issue or area of concern and supporting data analysis to improve
identified dashboard metric. The interactive activity Designing a
Quality Improvement Initiative can get you going on the first steps of a
QI process and your assessment.
Identify the target areas of improvement and outcome measures.
Include the QI model that will be utilized.
Specify evidence-based strategies that will be utilized.
Integrate interprofessional perspectives and actions to lead
quality improvements in patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and
work-life quality.
Specify roles and responsibilities.
Apply effective collaboration strategies to promote QI of interprofessional care.
Include specific communication tools.
Deliver a persuasive, coherent, and effective audiovisual
presentation. Integrate relevant sources to support arguments, correctly
formatting citations and references using current APA style.
Be sure that your proposal, at minimum, addresses each of the bullet
points. You may also want to read the Data Analysis and Quality
Improvement Initiative Proposal Scoring Guide to better understand the
performance levels that relate to each grading criterion. Additionally,
be sure to review the Guiding Questions: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal [DOCX] document for additional clarification about things to consider when creating your assessment.
Recording Your Presentation
Before starting to record your presentation make sure you have:
Set up and tested your microphone and headset using the
installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. You only need to
use the headset if your audio is not clear or high quality when
captured by the microphone.
Practice using the equipment to ensure the audio quality is sufficient.
Consult Using Kaltura for guidance on how to record your presentation and upload it in the courseroom.
Microsoft PowerPoint also allows you to record your narration
with your slides. If you choose this option, simply submit your
presentation to the appropriate area of the courseroom. Your narration
will be included with your slides.
Remember to practice delivering and recording your presentation multiple times to ensure effective delivery.
Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative
communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact
Disability Services at
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
Length of submission: 7–10 PowerPoint slides,
with speaker’s notes, not including title slide and attached reference
list. Balance text with visuals. Avoid text-heavy slides. Use speaker’s
notes for additional content.
Length of presentation: No more than 10 minutes.
Number of references: Cite a minimum of five
sources (no older than seven years, unless a seminal work) of scholarly
or professional evidence to support your evaluation, recommendations,
and plans. Review the Nursing Master’s Program (MSN) Library Guide for guidance.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style. Review the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center for guidance.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide
criteria:
Competency 2: Plan quality improvement initiatives in response to routine data surveillance.
Analyze data to identify a health care issue or area of
concern as it relates to a state, national, or accreditation benchmark
requirement.
Outline a quality improvement initiative proposal based
on a selected health care issue or area of concern and supporting data
analysis to improve identified dashboard metrics.
Competency 4: Integrate interprofessional perspectives to lead
quality improvements in patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and
work-life quality.
Integrate interprofessional perspectives and specify
actions to lead quality improvements in patient safety,
cost-effectiveness, and work-life quality.
Competency 5: Apply effective communication strategies to promote quality improvement of interprofessional care.
Apply effective collaboration strategies to promote quality improvement of interprofessional care.
Create a persuasive, coherent, and effective audiovisual
presentation. Integrate relevant sources to support arguments,
correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.
Reference
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2021). Preventing falls in hospitals. https://www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/index.html

Creating Environments for Excellence in Nursing Writing Assignment
Each
student will complete an 800- to 1000-word scholarly paper (not including Title
and References pages) presenting an evidence-based case for what they determine
as two best strategies towards Creating Environments for Excellence in
Nursing.  The paper is to focus on suggested themes, presented
appropriately with APA headings for a Student Scholarly Paper. Proper use of
headings will help to organize the paper and reinforce consistency for the
reader.  (Refer to pages 47-49, Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association, 7th Edition
for formatting levels of headings.)
Students
are expected to address themes by applying concepts and analytical
understanding gained in a literature search of current and acceptable journal
articles, videos or research, and any assigned course readings. A minimum of
five references should be used.  Three of these sources should be from
peer-reviewed articles.  See Rubric Creating Environments for
Excellence in Nursing: A Writing Assignment for complete grading
criteria.
To
help organize the paper, focus on the following:
1) Introduction
Examine
sustainable and economical strategies to develop professional environments that
enhance nursing excellence and promote patient-centered care. Discuss the circumstances that
contribute to unhealthy (nursing) work environments.  Include current
challenges faced by nurses and choose two viable strategies / opportunities for
creating a supportive working environment that retains nurses while promoting
safe, high-quality care.
2) State
your first strategy or opportunity for creating an environment of nursing
excellence.
Explain
the reason you feel this is a second sustainable and economical strategy to
develop professional environments that enhance nursing excellence and promote
patient-centered care.  Backed by evidence, present the benefits of this
strategy.  Consider any potential threats to your specific strategy and
present realistic, yet creative solutions to possible barriers. Make certain,
of course, to cite and credit your sources.
3) State
your second strategy or opportunity for creating an environment of nursing
excellence.
Explain
the reason you feel this second strategy is a sustainable and economical
strategy to develop professional environments that enhance nursing excellence
and promote patient-centered care.  Backed by evidence, present the benefits of this
strategy.  Consider any potential threats to your specific strategy and
present realistic, yet creative solutions to possible barriers. Make certain,
of course, to cite and credit your sources.
4) Summary
or Conclusion
Present
your final statement /conclusion in a way that summarizes content while, at the
same time, leaves the reader with a positive, lasting impression.  Make your best effort to avoid
a ‘copy and paste’ approach to the summary.  By posing a question or
delivering a thought-provoking final statement, the reader will remain engaged
and (ideally!) interested enough in your topic to research and explore
further…they may even be prompted to take action!   
See the Creating
Environments for Excellence in Nursing Writing Assignment Rubric for
grading details.
I attached the rubic below

In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap Template to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap Template.
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis
Transient Ischemic Attack
Myasthenia gravis
Headache
Seizure disorders
Head injury
Spinal cord injury
Inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
A thoroughly completed MindMap Template with a selected topic was submitted. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in the student’s own words. The response accurately and thoroughly explains in detail the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail how this diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and completely describes in detail the potential diagnoses that present in a similar way to the diagnosis provided.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the diagnostic tests and labs they would order to rule out the differentials for this patient, and in confirming the primary diagnosis.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the treatment options they would consider. The response accurately and thoroughly describes potential referrals and medications.

Discussion Topic:
Nursing Career Paths This week will be discussing and exploring all of the careers in the category of Nursing this will include several areas. You will research your findings. Choose one of these paths that interest you and write a discussion post about it that is at least 150 words. Patient Care Tech (PCT)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aids
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Registered Nurse Public Health Nurse
School Nurse
Registered Nurses (Advanced Practice)
Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice, (Doctorate degree in Nursing) (DNP)
Post your initial responses below. Discussion Question:
The nursing pathway listed above that you have chosen should discuss their job duties, education requirements, areas of employment and salary Range. Out of these careers below which one did you like? Did you find any that interest you, if so which one and why? Each week we will be discussing a different Heath topic, to hopefully help you decide and narrow down, what you would want to be. Make sure that you research the one that you are most interested in to make sure that you understand the job requirements for these positions.
Read the required learning material in the module introduction and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
Please refer to the Discussion Board Instructions in the Course Information Module for assignment requirements. See assignment rubric below
Discussion Board Rubric.png

On the topic below write a scholarly presentation/discussion ; with emphasis on the Assessment (A) and Planning (P). (No other particular formatting.)
Chest Pain (case study in , text book attached  under the specific topic )

You will use Excel to create a spreadsheet to organize, summarize, and calculate data for quality improvement.
Use “Homework B dataset Information” file attached. You can copy/paste the information to your file as appropriate.
The Homework B Information file contains survey questions 1-9 and their scores for each unit by quarter. Your goal is to identify areas for improvement before implementing strategies to increase patient satisfaction on each unit. Before you can analyze patterns in the data, you must put the data in a spreadsheet to organize and summarize the scores. The scores will be summarized by calculating the mean (aka. average) scores in each unit for each question, quarter, and overall.
Open Excel and use the dataset in the Homework B information file to create a new spreadsheet.  Units and their data are organized from left-to-right with the quarter data in rows and question data in columns
Unit, category, and question labels
In the first/leftmost column, enter the labels “Category”, “Quarters”, “Jan-Mar”, “Apr-Jun”, “Jul-Sep”, “Oct-Dec”, and “Mean” in the appropriate cells. 
In the first/top row, use the merge function to merge the cells for each unit and add the unit name from the Homework B Information file.
In the second row labeled “Category”, use the merge function to merge cells for each question category and label categories as: 
Questions 1-4 are labeled “Nurse Questions”
Questions 5-7 are labeled “Physician Questions”
Questions 8-9 are labeled “Environment Questions” 
For each category label, use the insert line break feature for each cell to add a second line in the cell so that the word “Questions” will appear on the second (bottom) line in the cell  
Use the center function to center all labels. 
Unit scores
Enter scores for each unit from the Homework B Information file
Use the number rounding function to limit/round values to 1 place to the right of the decimal point (e.g., a value of 3.82 would be rounded to 3.8 in the cell)
Use the center function to center all values.
Mean score calculations and labels
Quarter/row mean scores: Use the average formula function to calculate mean scores for each quarter/row means) in each unit. Each quarter mean will be to the right (rightmost column) of that unit’s data, and that column is labeled “Mean” for each unit. For each unit and quarter, nine (9) scores are used to calculate each quarter/row mean.
Question/column mean scores: Use the average formula function to calculate the means scores for each question (question/column means) in each unit. For each unit and question, four (4) scores are used to calculate each question/column mean.
Overall mean score: Use the average formula function to calculate the overall unit mean score for each unit. In each unit, the overall unit mean calculation includes the values for all individual questions in all quarters. The overall unit mean is placed in the bottom of the rightmost column of that unit’s data, and that column is labeled “Mean” for each unit. For each unit, all 36 scores are used to calculate the overall unit mean.
Use the number rounding function to limit/round values to 1 place to the right of the decimal point (e.g., a value of 3.82 would be rounded to 3.8 in the cell) for calculated mean scores. Do NOT manually round calculated average because doing so removes evidence of the formula function in the cell and results in point deductions for not using the formula and rounding functions as instructed.
Use the center function to center all calculated mean scores
Cell attributes
Bold
Use the bold function to bold all labels in the top 3 rows (i.e., Unit, Category, Questions)
Use the bold function to bold all labels in the first/leftmost column
Use the bold function to bold all calculated mean scores (i.e., question/column means, quarter/row means, and overall/unit means) for each unit
Italics
Use the italics function to italicize the question category labels (i.e., Nurse Questions, Physician Questions, Environment Questions)
Border and lines
Use the border function to apply a single thin line to all inside borders of all cells
Use the border function to apply a single thick line to the outside border of the overall spreadsheet to encompass the entirety of the labels and values
Color and shading
Use the color palette function to apply medium blue shading to all cells and labels in the top row (i.e., row 1)
Use the color function to apply light blue shading to all cells and labels in the second and third rows from the top (i.e., rows 2 and 3)
Use the color pallet function to apply  light blue shading to the individual cells that contain the overall mean score for each unit (bottom right cell for each unit’s scores)
Font style and size
Use the font type and size function to use Calibri 14-point for labels in the top row (i.e., row 1 unit names)
Use the font type and size function to use Calibri 14-point for the cells labeled “Category”, “Quarter”, and “Mean” in the first/leftmost column (i.e., column 1)
Use the font type and size function to use Calibri 11-point for all other cell labels and values
Create three (3) vertical column/bar graphs
For each unit, use the chart function to create a vertical column/bar chart showing the mean score for each individual question only (not the overall mean)
In each chart, use the chart formatting function to provide the unit’s name as a chart title at the top of the chart (within the chart frame) to show the name of each unit
In each chart, use the chart formatting function to provide a title for each axis as follows
Y-axis title is “Mean Score”
X-axis title is “Questions”
In the Y-axis (vertical axis) of each unit, use the chart formatting function to ensure the Y-axis has the same range for all three charts
In the X-axis (horizontal axis) of each chart, use the chart formatting function to change the axis labels on the X-axis to Q1, Q2, Q3, etc. (under each bar)
In each chart, use the chart formatting function to change the bars to the color indicated in the Homework B dataset file.

The health care sector alone is responsible for 8.5% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, so this is an appropriate topic – however, be certain that you are describing waste issues that contribute to green house emissions, specific affects to the population identified, and have have specific interventions to reduce these emissions. Similarly – your nursing actions need to be specific and actionable. (from professor)
Introduction to the topic
State the topic of concern (i.e. air pollution); a brief reason why it is a problem; implications for public/population/community health; any policy issues
Summary of the relevant literature
This is important; the literature supports the seriousness of the topic; and provides evidence of the problem, impact, etc. Sources should be from peer-reviewed literature; try to limit website sources
Development and presentation of the argument
This is your position. For example, if my topic was contaminated water in Flint, Michigan; I might take the position that the Federal Government needs to provide more funds, oversight, etc. to remedy the situation.
Refutation of counterclaims 
Explain briefly, those who have a different perspective/opinion/position about the subject. In the example above, perhaps there are factions of the government that claim that the work is done and there is no need for additional intervention. After you provide two counterclaims, describe why you feel differently. In the case above, “new cases of lead poisoning are emerging since the end of the funding”, etc.
Nursing role in the promotion of the health of the affected population
Self-explanatory; Is it participating in screening? Education? Attending community meetings? Are there any nursing-related organizations that support your actions and/or this issue?
Summary of issue’s relevance to nursing and health
Why as a community of nursing/profession is the issue important? Think of our class, why are environmental issues important to nursing as a profession?
Writing style, use of APA 7th edition 
Self-explanatory
I’d like you all to take a look at and read the American Nurse’s Association’s (ANA) position paper on prevention and cessation of tobacco and other nicotine products.  
However, it struck me that it was a great model for you to use for your paper. While there is NO need to replicate the style, you can see as you read that the writers provided their position…the why. They gave background information. They provided recommendations, not only for policy makers but for nurses.
I hope that if you can find the time, access the ANA website, www.nursingworld.org and find the practice and advocacy section of the website. There’s great information, and I have to say, the content makes me proud to be a nurse!
ana-position-statement-on-tobacco-products-03202020.pdf (nursingworld.org)

CLINICAL
PRACTICE/ISSUE PAPER
Purpose: This project provides students with the
opportunity to conduct an analysis of a clinical practice issue that has been
observed in clinical preceptorship rotation and present recommendations for
change related to the practice issue.
Guidelines for the Assignment:
1.     Identify
a clinical issue that has been observed during your preceptorship rotation that
you would like to see changed. The practice issue may be one that you have
wondered about how the process came to be a part of nursing practice, whether
there is a better way of conducting something, a controversial policy/procedure
and or legislation, or something you have read about in the professional
journals.
2.     Provide
a clear description of the topic or issue and the history surrounding the topic
you have chosen.
3.     Conduct
a literature review concerning this topic. Clearly identify both sides of the
issue/topic. Describe the evidence that supports the current practice or
policy, as well as the practice change you may like to see, provide your
rationale for the change.
4.     Present
the analysis in a scholarly letter to the appropriate person/agency (2-3 pages
of content maximum with a reference page).
5.     You
will be graded on the clarity of your presentation of the issue, quality of
resources used, depth of analysis, and the coherency of your final argument
with regards to the recommendation for practice.

Instructions: Please choose one global burden of disease and one population (adult, pediatric, or geriatric). Once the population is chosen, find one evidence-based technology to help support the improvement of outcomes in the global burden of disease chosen.
You are to write a three-to-five-page paper in APA format 7th edition with the following sections and level 2 headings:
Introduction:
Brief overview of the health of the population chosen
-Introduce the global burden of disease OR risk factor chosen
-Importance of improving the condition and its impact on quality of life
Body of the Paper
Global Burden of Disease Condition/Risk Factor
-Describe the disease OR risk factor chosen
-What signs/symptoms are identified in the patient that can be found?
-How is it diagnosed and treated?
Technology and Healthcare
-Describe the paradigm shift in healthcare related to technology
-Elaborate how technology can improve health outcomes in your population
Chosen Evidence-Based Technology Use in Disease or Risk Factor
-Describe and summarize the evidence-based technology identified that has been shown to improve the condition or Risk Factor for your patient population chosen.
-Compare and contrast the positives and negatives of using this technology use chosen.
Conclusion
-Recap points discussed in the paper
-Importance of advancements in technology
Optional Resources:
https://www.thelancet.com/gbd/summaries
https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/library/what-global-burden-disease-gbd