Category: Nursing

Concept Mapping Spring 23 edits
Concept Mapping Spring 23 edits
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDisease Process and Pathophysiology Risk Factors
5 pts
Satisfactory
Learner performs a thorough review of the disease process pathophysiology; identifies risk factors.
3.5 pts
Beginning
There are critical aspects of pathophysiology missing. This entry is incomplete.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
The pathophysiology information is missing.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecognizing Cues
What matters most?
5 pts
Satisfactory
Based on available patient data, the learner identifies at least four (4) critical cues that are significant and could impact the patient condition. The learner may consider both subjective and objective patient data.
3.5 pts
Beginning
Based on available patient data, the learner identifies two (2) or three (3) critical cue(s) that are significant and could impact the patient condition. The learner may consider both subjective and objective patient data.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Based on available patient data, the learner identifies zero (0) or one (1) critical cue(s) that are significant and could impact the patient condition. The learner may consider both subjective and objective patient data.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyzing Cues
What could it mean?
5 pts
Satisfactory
Based on the identified cues, the learner is able to create three (3) – four (4) supporting connections between the relevant cues and client conditions/problems.
3.5 pts
Beginning
Based on the identified cues, the learner is able to create two (2) supporting connections between the cues and patient condition/problems.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Based on the identified cues, the learner is able to create one (1) or zero (0) supporting connection(s) between the cues and patient condition/problems.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePrioritizing Hypotheses
Where do I start?
5 pts
Satisfactory
Based on the identified connections between cues and patient conditions/problems, learner is able to identify and rank three (3) client conditions/problems critical to positive patient outcomes. These should be listed with most urgent problems first.
3.5 pts
Beginning
Based on the identified connections between cues and patient conditions/problems, learner is able to identify and rank two (2) client conditions/problems critical to positive patient outcomes. These should be listed with most urgent problems first. This point value is also chosen if client/problems are not listed with the priority concern(s) first.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Based on the identified connections between cues and patient conditions/problems, learner identifies zero (0) or one (1) client conditions/problems critical to positive patient outcomes.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGenerating Solutions
What can I do?
5 pts
Satisfactory
List five (5) solutions/outcomes with appropriate interventions that will positively impact client outcomes and are appropriate to the care of the client. Outcomes/goals are listed in the SMART format.
3.5 pts
Beginning
List three (3) to four (4) solutions/outcomes with appropriate interventions that will positively impact client outcomes and are appropriate to the care of the client. Outcomes/goals are listed in the SMART format.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
List zero (0) to two (2) solutions/outcomes with appropriate interventions that will positively impact client outcomes and are appropriate to the care of the client. This point value is also chosen if outcomes/goals are not listed in the SMART format.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTaking Actions
What will I do?
5 pts
Satisfactory
Describe how each of the five (5) identified nursing interventions will be performed, implemented, administered, communicated, or taught.
3.5 pts
Beginning
Describe how three (3) to four (4) of the identified nursing interventions will be performed, implemented, administered, communicated, or taught.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Describe zero (0) to two (2) of the identified nursing interventions will be performed, implemented, administered, communicated, or taught.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluating Outcomes
Did it help?
2.5 pts
Satisfactory
Describe how you will determine the effectiveness of the five (5) priority nursing interventions you implemented. How will you know if your interventions are effective or not?
1.5 pts
Beginning
Describe how you will determine the effectiveness of three (3) to four (4) priority nursing interventions you implemented. How will you know if your interventions are effective or not?
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Describe how you will determine the effectiveness of zero (0) to two (2) priority nursing interventions you implemented.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursing Process template
2.5 pts
Satisfactory
Recognizing the completion of this template will assist the learner with the concept map assignment, all six (6) boxes are thoroughly completed. The SBAR information is thoroughly identified, and the chosen concept for the assignment is clearly identified.
1.5 pts
Beginning
Information is missing from one (1) to three (3) box(es). The SBAR information is thoroughly identified, and the chosen concept for the assignment is clearly identified.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Information is missing from four (4) to six (6) boxes. This point value is also chosen if the SBAR information is missing and/or the chosen concept for the assignment is not identified.
2.5 pts
Total Points: 35
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J.S. is a 42-year-old man who lives in the Midwest and is highly allergic to dust and pollen and has a history of mild asthma. J.S’s wife drove him to the emergency room when his wheezing was unresponsive to his fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) inhaler. J.S. was unable to lie down, and began to use accessory muscles to breathe. J.S. is immediately started on 4 L oxygen by nasal cannula and intravenous (IV) D5W at 75 mL/hr. A set of arterial blood gases is sent to the laboratory. J.S. appears anxious and says that he is short of breath.
Vital signs
BP = 152/84           HR = 124 bpm                  RR = 42       Temp = 100.40F
ABGs
pH = 7.31              PaCO2 = 48            HCO3 = 26   PaO2 = 55
Investigate the condition of asthma and the manifestations of the disease. Analyze the case study provided and determine what symptoms support the diagnosis of asthma.
Do you have any concerns with the numbers above?
Identify what may be causing J.S. to have an exacerbation of asthma.
Prepare a 3-5 page paper outlining the causes of asthma and the symptoms that the client presents. Use at least one scholarly source to support your findings. Examples of scholarly sources include academic journals, textbooks, reference texts, and CINAHL nursing guides. Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a References page using APA format.

Assignment Prompt
Infographics are visual representations of information.  They can include numbers, text, images, or any combination of the three.  Just as in traditional writing assignments, an infographic can take on any of the various rhetorical modes – informative, instructive, descriptive, persuasive, etc.  Infographics provide a quick way to convey a lot of information.  For example, this infographic on Integrating Virtual Clinics conveys interesting date much more concisely than another paragraph inserted here could have:
Students will create an Infographic on the topic of Telehealth.  Students should create an infographic that is easily understood by the lay public or general population.  The infographic should provide information useful to communicating the “What, Why, When and How” of telehealth.  Students may choose to focus on one of more of the following suggested topic areas.  However, students may choose their own relevant telehealth topic area):
Telehealth Versus Telemedicine
Environments of Systems
Health Promotion and Illness Prevention
Integrative Health
Technologies and Innovation
Provider Access
Patient Access
Policy Implications
Legal Implications
Clinical Practice Issues
Education/Training Needs
Research Implications
Quality of Care
Outcome Management
Directions:
Students will select a platform (tool) for building their infographic.  There are a number of great infographic platforms available online.  Many are free, but most require that you do set up an account.  Check out Infogram, easelly, Piktochart, VISME.
Create the Infographic using one of the above platforms.
Post completed infographic in PDF format to the D2L Week Four Assignment link.

This assignment is for my public policy nursing class for my master’s. I had to pick a meeting to “attend and chose this one in week one. I will attach what I wrote for my discussion and the link to the video
Governor Murphy and Others on Youth Mental and Maternal Health Care
This meeting took place on October 27, 2023, in New Jersey and it discussed the maternal health care and mental health with the youth and how these areas are affected and can be improved. Such as creating the youth mental health initiative, since studies showed that suicide rates have skyrocketed over 20% from the previous year and were to include community aid, such as providing pediatric psychologists. As well as caring for maternal and infant health, the initiative covers the well-being of these groups of individuals not only physically and mentally but spiritually and socially. Educating them on access to health care. 
https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5090556/governor-murphy-youth-mental-maternal-health-careLinks to an external site. 
This professor is a tough grader, and I have another assignment due this week that is worth 200 points, which will be doing 

For this assessment, you will develop a 5 page paper that examines a safety quality issue in a health care setting. You will analyze the issue and examine potential evidence-based and best-practice solutions from the literature as well as the role of nurses and other stakeholders in addressing the issue.

Pulmonary Function:
D.R. is a 27-year-old man, who presents to the nurse practitioner at the Family Care Clinic complaining of increasing SOB, wheezing, fatigue, cough, stuffy nose, watery eyes, and postnasal drainage—all of which began four days ago. Three days ago, he began monitoring his peak flow rates several times a day. His peak flow rates have ranged from 65-70% of his regular baseline with nighttime symptoms for 3 nights on the last week and often have been at the lower limit of that range in the morning. Three days ago, he also began to self-treat with frequent albuterol nebulizer therapy. He reports that usually his albuterol inhaler provides him with relief from his asthma symptoms, but this is no longer enough treatment for this asthmatic episode.
Case Study Questions
According to the case study information, how would you classify the severity of D.R. asthma attack?
Name the most common triggers for asthma in any given patients and specify in your answer which ones you consider applied to D.R. on the case study.
Based on your knowledge and your research, please explain the factors that might be the etiology of D.R. being an asthmatic patient.
Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Homeostasis:
Ms. Brown is a 70-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has been too ill to get out of bed for 2 days. She has had a severe cough and has been unable to eat or drink during this time. On admission, her laboratory values show the following:
Serum glucose 412 mg/dL
Serum sodium (Na+) 156 mEq/L
Serum potassium (K+) 5.6 mEq/L
Serum chloride (Cl–) 115 mEq/L
Arterial blood gases (ABGs): pH 7.30; PaCO2 32 mmHg; PaO2 70 mmHg; HCO3– 20 mEq/L
Case Study Questions
Based on Ms. Brown admission’s laboratory values, could you determine what type of water and electrolyte imbalance does she has?
Describe the signs and symptoms to the different types of water imbalance and described clinical manifestation she might exhibit with the potassium level she has.
In the specific case presented which would be the most appropriate treatment for Ms. Brown and why?
What the ABGs from Ms. Brown indicate regarding her acid-base imbalance?
Based on your readings and your research define and describe Anion Gaps and its clinical significance.
Submission Instructions:
You must complete both case studies
Your initial post should be at least 500 words in total, (250 words per case study),  formatted and cited in current APA style with support from a minimum of  2 academic sources PER CASE STUDY that are no older than 5 years old. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 
All replies must be constructive and use literature such as one intext citation from one scholarly source. 
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates  on separate days, starting on Friday to Sunday  11:59 PM ET.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.

Please limit the answers to 3-4 sentences per question:
1) Based on current events in healthcare, what current or proposed policy is promoting the goals of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) what current or proposed policy is hindering it?
Promoting:
Hindering:
2) As a nurse how will you address the effects of multiculturalism in healthcare. Please give 2 examples:
a)
b)
3)Healthcare has many bias, as a nurse, how will you remedybias in healthcare? Please give 2 examples:
a)
b)
Please use five or fewer sources, including the textbook.

Goal:
Create a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis for the Quality Improvement Project. Faculty approval for your Project Part 1 is required to proceed with SWOT analysis.
Content Requirements:
Identify Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats for improvement related to the clinical issue identified.
Analyze the SWOT data to provide the foundation for an action plan for quality improvement.

instructions attached
PICOT worksheet
https://mdc.instructure.com/courses/73374/files/29640777?verifier=thyVJ4jpf2fvWWE6K5dZrzBP0PVqVmIEwJJ75kqM&wrap=1

Paper should be a minimum of 8 pages and must follow APA format (ie: title page, double spaced, 1inch margins, page numbered, header, citations, reference page). Paper should include at least the following, but is not limited to:
Introduction
Epidemiology:
Include current statistics on disease distribution
Risk factors
Definitions & background data
Pathophysiology
Review of normal system anatomy and physiology (brief statement)
Functional changes associated with disease process:
clinical presentation
disease progression
Current Trends in care/treatment: may include research currently being done; what’s new on the horizon to improve patient outcomes.
Cultural Sensitive Care for at least 2 cultural/religious groups.
Nursing Care Plan (see template attached)
Case study including assessment findings
Nursing diagnosis
Minimum of three
One of the three must be teaching related (health promotion)
Nursing goal (must be measurable)
One long term goal (The client will…… by……)
At least one short term goal (The client will….. by…..)
Nursing interventions
Minimum of three per nursing diagnosis
Rationale specific to each intervention