Category: Nursing

Case Study
Chapter 11 – Health Promotion Through
Education
The community health nurse is preparing a smoking
cessation program to be presented at the local high
school for individuals who are thinking about quitting
smoking. The community health nurse is identifying
appropriate education activities that include the three
domains of learning and the three stages of change.
1. The community health nurse has to consider the
three stages of change in considering individual
reasons to stop smoking. What are the three
stages of change?
2. Planned or managed change is a purposeful,
designed effort to effect improvement such as
smoking cessation with the help of a change
agent who is the community health nurse. What
are the eight steps of planned change that the
community health nurse needs to consider?
3. The community health nurse understands that
encompassing strategies are the critical change
strategies to consider in planning the health
education program. What are the three major
change strategies that must be considered by
the community health nurse?

Objective
Write a statement of the problem, background, and significance of the project.
Deliverables
Write a 2-3 page (not including the title and reference pages).
APA formatted paper with an introduction and conclusion.
APA headings for each section of the paper.
At least 5 references.
Step 1: Capstone Project
Write a paper identifying the statement of the problem, background, and significance of your capstone project.
Step 2: Consider
What issues do you care most about?
What practices and policies do you want it to influence?
What will it allow you to do next?
Who would you like to benefit from the results?
Step 3: Write
Write a paper that addresses the questions above.
Use the template attached below.
Step 4 Save and submit
When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor using Dropbox.
Use the template linked below to complete this assignment.

Create 10 Bibliographies from two books, a scholarly journal and gov website, one on-line site about cancer and answer 6 questions. Place in APA 7th stlye type. Thank you

(we are also supposed to conduct an “interview” with a person with the disease- and it is to be referenced in the presentation)
Purpose: The purpose of the assignment is to provide an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding and communicate an overview of a selected disease process including basic pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and potential complications. This assignment is intended to allow you to show evidence of achievement of: CLO: Based on prerequisite knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Explain abnormal physiological processes and disorders in the human body. CLO: Describe cellular adaptation and defense mechanisms. CLO: Describe the role of genetics and genomics in pathophysiology. CLO: Describe the pathophysiological processes of common alterations in health. CLO: Explain the physiological basis for signs, symptoms, diagnostic test results, and treatments of common alterations in health. CLO: Identify risk factors, prevention strategies, and health promotion strategies based on genetics and pathophysiological knowledge. CLO: Apply pathophysiological principles to case situations as a basis for nursing practice. CLO: Discuss pathophysiological changes in special populations. CLO: Discuss ethical issues related to genetic and pathophysiological knowledge related to some disorders. Requirements: Using the appropriate APA writing format and requirements, construct a paper on a selected and approved disease process. Review the assignment criterion listed below to develop your document. Course Outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes. Explain the pathophysiologic processes of select health conditions. Predict clinical manifestations and complications of select disease processes. Correlate lifestyle, environment, and other influences with changes in levels of wellness. Requirements: Each student is to choose a medical disorder that they would like to learn more about from a list provided. It is the responsibility of the student to research the topic using current literature (at least 2 current professional resources), and become familiar with the pathophysiology, causes, risk factors, common clinical manifestations, and common complications of the disorder. Questions to be answered: Found in resources: Identify the chosen disease. What are the causes? What are the risk factors? Give a brief definition and describe in detail the pathophysiology of the disorder. Explain how the disorder works at a cellular level and interacts with other chemicals or cells in the body. (Do Not just copy this section from a resource-use your own words and understanding with reference) What are the common clinical manifestations of the disease/disorder according to your resources? Explain WHY or WHAT causes the clinical manifestations that you see. Describe the common complications of this disorder/disease according to your resources. Explain the relationship between the disorder and the complication. Explain what causes the complications. What diagnostic tests are used to diagnose the disease/disorder? PowerPoint Presentation has been provided. Use 7th-ed APA formatting. References Minimum of 2 professional references within 5 years Your textbook Professional website Scholarly journals Reference page to be written according to APA guidelines/format.

for this project argue for going to college after school give to seven body paragraphs with provided resources

display the understanding of budgeting principles and terminology
use 3 peer-review resources
pls review Rubic
no similarities no plegarism pls

Use at least three of these prompts:
How is your peer’s choice of nursing theory different from yours (operationg room nurse) , discuss the differences.
Share your thoughts on how they could apply their chosen nursing theory in the practice setting.
Present new references that support your opinions.
DOI reference link
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format. 
PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING POST: 
Identify one specific nursing theory that relates to your area of practice. 
The nursing theory that relates to an area of practice for me in the emergency department is Patricia Benner’s Theory “From Novice to Expert”.  
Discuss the type of the selected nursing theory according to scope (meta-theory, grand, middle-range, or practice theory) and purpose (descriptive, explanatory, predictive, or prescriptive).
Patricia Benner’s work has provided a crucial understanding of how knowledge and skills are acquired and directly applied to nursing practice, education, research, and administration (Altmann, T. K. 2007). Her Novice to Expert model is considered a middle-range theory, which is more focused compared to grand theories. The purpose of Patricia Benner’s theory is descriptive, as it outlines the five levels of nursing experience: Novice, Advanced Beginner, Competent, Proficient, and Expert (From Novice to Expert – Patricia E. Benner, n.d.).
Provide an example of how the selected nursing theory can be applied to your area of practice.  The example should include core concepts of the theory and demonstrate its practical application.
Be sure to supplement your discussion with your personal and professional experiences.
In the Emergency Department, nurses are often required to assess patients, make rapid decisions in critical situations, and provide life-saving care. Benner’s theory can be applied to understand and enhance the development of ED nurses’ skills and competencies. When I first started working in the ER, I heavily depended on my colleagues, nurse supervisors, and protocols. After being there for about a year and a half, I feel more comfortable, confident, and efficient with my time management. I am much more comfortable in emergencies, such as codes, where before I would dread responding to them.
Reference
Altmann, T. K. (2007///May/Jun). An evaluation of the seminal work of Patricia Benner: Theory or philosophy? Contemporary Nurse : A Journal for the Australian Nursing Profession, 25(1), 114-23. https://prx-herzing.lirn.net/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/evaluation-seminal-work-patricia-benner-theory/docview/203177087/se-2
From novice to expert – Patricia E. Benner. (n.d.). https://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/Patricia_Benner_From_Novice_to_Expert.html

In a 
5 page written assessment, determine how health care technology, coordination of care, and community resources can be applied to address the patient, family, or population problem you’ve defined. To prepare for the assessment:
Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure that you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed.
Conduct sufficient research of the scholarly and professional literature to inform your assessment and meet scholarly expectations for supporting evidence. The assessment requirements, outlined below, correspond to the scoring guide criteria, so be sure to address each main point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. In addition, note the additional requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.
Analyze the impact of health care technology on the patient, family, or population problem.
Cite evidence from the literature that addresses the advantages and disadvantages of specific technologies, including research studies that present opposing views.
Determine whether the evidence is consistent with technology use you see in your nursing practice.
Identify potential barriers and costs associated with the use of specific technologies and how those technologies are applied within the context of this problem.
Explain how care coordination and the utilization of community resources can be used to address the patient, family, or population problem.
Cite evidence from the literature that addresses the benefits of care coordination and the utilization of community resources, including research studies that present opposing views.
Determine whether the evidence is consistent with how you see care coordination and community resources used in your nursing practice.
Identify barriers to the use of care coordination and community resources in the context of this problem.
Analyze state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies associated with health care technology, care coordination, and community resources and document the practicum hours spent with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form.
Explain how these standards or policies will guide your actions in applying technology, care coordination, and community resources to address care quality, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual.
Describe the effects of local, state, and federal policies or legislation on your nursing scope of practice, within the context of technology, care coordination, and community resources.
Explain how nursing ethics will inform your approach to addressing the problem through the use of applied technology, care coordination, and community resources.
Document the time spent (your practicum hours) with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form.
Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
Additional Requirements
Format: Format your paper using APA style. APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] is provided to help you in writing and formatting your paper. Be sure to include:
A title page and reference page. An abstract is not required.
Appropriate section headings.
Length: Your paper should be approximately 5 pages in length, not including the reference page.
Supporting evidence: Cite at least five sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your central ideas. Resources should be no more than five years old. Provide in-text citations and references in APA format.
Proofreading: Proofread your paper, before you submit it, to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on its substance.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 4: Apply health information and patient care technology to improve patient and systems outcomes.
Analyze the impact of health care technology on a patient, family, or population problem.
Competency 5: Analyze the impact of health policy on quality and cost of care.
Analyze state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies associated with health technology, care coordination, and community resources and document the practicum hours spent with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form.
Competency 6: Collaborate interprofessionally to improve patient and population outcomes.
Explain how care coordination and the utilization of community resources can be used to address a patient, family, or population problem.
Competency 8: Integrate professional standards and values into practice.
Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing

Please respond to each classmate post with at least 125 words and reference.
Classmate 1: Choice therapy was developed by William Glasser, who believed that human identity is not defined by a mental health diagnosis, but rather people are affected by their choices and must take responsibility for their actions and decisions (Corey, 2021). He believed there is direct correlation between five basic needs being met and the presence of mental illness. Choice theory ultimately describes how and why we function (Corey, 2021). This theory rationalizes all we ever do is behave, and with some exceptions, everything we do is chosen or at least generated from within ourselves. Every total behavior is our best attempt to get what we want to satisfy our needs (Corey, 2021). Choice therapy provides the theoretical framework for reality therapy.
Reality therapy aims to help clients have more effective control over their lives. One helpful analogy, “if choice theory is the highway, reality therapy is the vehicle delivering the product” (Corey, 2021). The “WDEP” system was developed to help guide the practice of reality therapy. In the first stage the client is assisted in discovering their wants and hopes. This is applicable to what the client wants from the therapy process, but also to the world around them as well. The second stage focuses more on the present. At this stage the client and therapist explore the question “what are you doing?” This stage suggests that problems must be solved either in the present or through a plan for the future (Corey, 2021) Listening to clients talk about feelings can be productive, but only if it is linked to what they are doing. This leads us to the third stage that consists of self-evaluation. This evaluation encourages one to consider their behavioral direction, specific actions, wants, perceptions, new directions, and plans (Corey, 2021). This self-assessment is what helps clients see advantages of changing behaviors and it is believed that without an honest self-assessment change is not likely. The final stage is known as the planning and action stage. It is here, clients and therapists work together to identify ways to fill the wants and needs of the person. This is done through exploration of new behaviors and the development of an action plan. We must keep in mind that these plans can be changed and adapted if parts of it do not work. Typically, clients begin to accept consequences for his or her actions and decisions (Corey, 2021).
Total human behavior is a concept that is present throughout each stage of the reality therapy model. This concept suggests that all behavior is made up of four inseparable components: acting, thinking, feeling, and physiology. Total behavior focuses on what the person can do directly which is think and act. “Since every behavior is a total behavior, when people change their actions and thinking, their physiology and feelings also change” (Mottern, 2016).
As we examine human behaviors we consider actions and how they influence psychotherapy outcomes. Social action directly correlates with feminist therapy. It refers to the phase in which clients become involved in community organizations and activities. This may include volunteering at a rape crisis center, lobbying lawmakers, or providing education in the community about controversial topics (Corey, 2021). Such participation typically makes clients feel empowered and helps them see the correlation between their own experiences and the sociopolitical context in which they live and as a result self-esteem will increase.
Another component of the feminist therapy model is the application to group therapy. It is common practice for feminist therapist to encourage clients to move to a group format of therapy. This group setting often serves as a support group for women and fosters realization they are not alone, validating their own experiences. Feminist multicultural therapy is an integrative approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes a systems-level understanding of psychological distress and the process of therapeutic change (Wolf et. al., 2018). It is believed that feminist therapy actually has the most in common with multicultural perspectives. Feminists therapists are often focused on analyzing and considering cultural beliefs and practices that discriminate against, subordinate, and restrict the potential of groups of individuals. Similar concepts are often seen in multi-cultural therapy as well.
References
Corey, Gerald. (2021). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Cengage Learning, Inc. ISBN: 978-1-30526372-7 Mottern, R. (2016, April 7). Understanding Total Behaviors. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/understanding-total-behaviors-ron-mottern-ph-d-
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Wolf, J., Williams, E.N., Darby, M. Herald, J. & Shultz, C. (2018). Just for Women? Feminist Multicultural Therapy with Male Clients. Sex Roles 78, 439–450. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-017-0819-y
Classmate 2:
Choice Theory was developed by an American psychiatrist, Dr. William Glasser. According to Glasser, almost all human problems are relational, stemming from our attempts to control others or failure to satisfy these basic needs. Choice Theory suggests that human behavior is driven by an internal motivation to satisfy five basic needs: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. While “Choice Therapy” is often used interchangeably with “Reality Therapy,” it specifically refers to the therapeutic application of Choice Theory. In Choice Therapy, the therapist helps clients understand their behavior, assess whether it meets their needs, and make more effective choices that lead to greater satisfaction and fewer relational conflicts (Cervantes et al., 2018).
Reality Therapy is based on Choice Theory. It emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and focuses on the present moment rather than the past. The goal is to help individuals make better choices that align with their needs and values. Reality therapy starts with building a trusting and supportive relationship between therapist and client. It is important to explore current actions and help clients evaluate the effectiveness of their behaviors in meeting their needs. Therapy should create a specific, realistic plan to change behavior and encourage clients to commit to the plan. It is also important to avoid punishment or criticism and maintain a supportive stance (Koleshtajani et al., 2022).
Total behavior is a key concept in Choice Therapy. Its components include acting, thinking, feeling, and physiology. Clinical implication is a holistic approach to help clients see how changes in one area can influence overall behavior and well-being. Social action in therapy refers to the collective efforts to address and change societal issues that affect mental health and well-being. This includes advocating for policy changes, raising awareness, and working on social conditions. By interacting social action into therapy, therapists can empower clients to engage in activism and advocacy for those marginalized (Choice Therapy, n.d.).
Feminist theory in group work emphasizes empowerment, equality, and social justice. In group settings, it fosters a supportive environment where participants can share experiences, challenge societal norms, and work collaboratively for the better good. Feminists therapy focuses on gender, power, and social inequalities, highlighting how these factors impact mental health and well-being. Multicultural therapy emphasizes the importance of cultural context, addressing how race, ethnicity, and cultural background influence psychological processes and outcomes. Both approaches prioritize social justice, empowerment, and the recognition of systemic inequalities. They complement each other by providing a broader understanding of how various forms of identity and social location intersect to shape individual experiences. Feminist therapy’s emphasis on gender and power dynamics aligns with multicultural therapy’s focus on cultural competence and sensitivity, allowing for a more holistic and inclusive approach to therapy (Fotaki & Pullen, 2023).
Reference
Koleshtajani, E. J., Zabihi, R., & Yekta, M. A. (2022). The effectiveness of reality therapy on sexual satisfaction and marital intimacy of infertile women. Journal of education and health promotion, 11, 275. https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_1106_21
Cervantes, S. N., & Robey, P. A. (2018). Aligning reality therapy and choice theory psychology with cognitive psychology. International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, 38(1), 13–20.
Fotaki, M., & Pullen, A. (2023). Feminist Theories and Activist Practices in Organization Studies. Organization Studies. https://doi.org/10.1177/01708406231209861
Choice Theory. (n.d.). Www.choicetheory.com. ttps://www.choicetheory.com/ct.htm

Case Study
Chapter 9 – Environment Health and Safety
Nurses are charged to incorporate knowledge of the
environment into their nursing practice. Nurses are
essential to improve environmental health through
nursing education, research, and practice. A public
health nurse incorporates an “upstream” focus in the
community health position working with the community
population. The community health nurse must consider
the precautionary principle in the upstream focus. The
nurse has to consider how the core functions of public
health will be applied.
1. What strategic actions does the community
health nurse need to consider as part of the
upstream framework?
2. The community health nurse is using the
precautionary principle in the upstream
framework in the community. What is the
precautionary principle and how is it applied to
public health and the core functions?
3. The core functions of public health can be
applied to public health nursing. What are the
core functions of public health?