Review “Exhibit 2-2: Overview of Major Nursing Theories and Models” on pp. 56 – 59 in Finkelman.

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Review “Exhibit 2-2: Overview of Major Nursing Theories and Models” on pp. 56 – 59 in Finkelman (4th) ATTACHED BELOW with book cover.

Select the theory or model that most closely represents your view of nursing.

A brief overview of the theory or model;

Why do you believe the theory or model most closely represents your view of nursing.

The relationship among the concepts of person, environment, health, and nursing as explained by the theory; and

How the theory may be applied to planning professional nursing care for individuals and groups of clients. Give two examples for each.

Provide at least four (4) professional references. At least two of the references must be professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles. The other references can be from textbooks and/or reliable websites.

Usually, for all assignments, references used must be no greater than five (5) years old. However, references found on nursing theories or models are considered “classic sources” and may be used despite their age.

APA (7th) format must be followed for all citations and references. Attention to grammar and spelling.

Describe the process by which fluid and electrolytes maintain homeostasis at the cellular level. Consider osmosis, diffusion, intra and extra cellular pathophysiology.

Describe the process by which fluid and electrolytes maintain homeostasis at the cellular level.
Identify tonicity of common IV fluids and their uses. Include how the tonicity affects fluid shifts at a cellular level.
Identify nursing assessment and care of the patient with fluid and electrolyte disturbances who require I.V. therapy.

Describe the process by which fluid and electrolytes maintain homeostasis at the cellular level. Consider osmosis, diffusion, intra and extra cellular pathophysiology.

Identify tonicity of common IV fluids and their uses. Include how the tonicity affects fluid shifts at a cellular level. Consider hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic and colloid solutions.

Identify nursing assessment and care of the patient with fluid and electrolyte disturbances who require I.V. therapy. What will you monitor? What are priorities?

Describe department and system-wide implications, impact, and conflict Strategies for addressing morale and motivation of remaining workforce.

Create an evidence-based plan for system-wide change guided by a selected organizational change model
Engage in high-level decision-making processes common in the nurse executive role
Use reflective practice knowledge and skills in making high level decision making and change management
IV. Preparing the Assignment
Address all components of the Advanced Communication in Systems Leadership paper as outlined under “Assignment Directions and Criteria”.
The paper is graded on quality and completeness of information, depth of thought, organization following outline provided, substantive narrative, use of citations, use of Standard English, and writing conventions.
Format:
APA format, using most current edition, is required for citations and references in this assignment
Required elements
Title page, reference page
Use Microsoft Word
Page numbers, doubles-spaced, times new roman, 12pt font, 1″ margins, level 1 headings
Paper length: 7 maximum, excluding reference page and title page
Scholarly sources
Minimum of four (4) scholarly resources no older than 5 years (See: What is a Scholarly Source under APA resources)
Proof-reading
Use spell check and grammar check and correct all errors
Compare final draft to detailed outline directions to ensure all required elements included
Submitting the paper
Submit to Week 6 Assignment portal by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT
Must achieve TII score < 24% to be graded
Final submission only will be graded
DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA

You will use the following headings for your paper:

Approach to the organizational mandate
Purpose of the paper
Overview of the tasks, potential challenges, and implications of a reduction in workforce
Part II: Reduction in Workforce-Deciding
Using Human Resources (HR) metrics Table 1
Approach, choices, rationale
Challenges presented (including role of ethics)
Using HR metrics with Relative Information Table 2
Approach, choices, rational
Challenges presented
Conflicts raised
Negotiation used
Part III: Reduction in Workforce-Planning the Change
Overview of reorganization plan including timeline
Plan for change and application of Kotter’s or Rogers’ change model
Anticipated conflict (three areas) and the benefits of using a change model
Healthy work environment
Describe department and system-wide implications, impact, and conflict
Strategies for addressing morale and motivation of remaining workforce
Summary/Conclusions
Restatement of purpose
Overview of tasks

Describe the decision-making framework or model you will choose and the rationale for choosing it.

You are the CNO of your current healthcare organization and have been told that the current organizational structure of the nursing department is “top heavy,” resulting in financial loss for the institution in the last fiscal year. You’ve been instructed to restructure the department to flatten the line to reduce expenses. You must decide how you will do it and how you will implement the change.

Describe the decision-making framework or model you will choose and the rationale for choosing it.

Of the three change models—PDSA, Kotter, or Rogers—which would you choose to use and why? What makes the other two less useful? What influence did your leadership profile have on your choices?

Discuss the advantages of having a qualified project manager manage an organization’s information security project.

1. Research and write a (2) two page paper about various elements of the outsourcing process—RFP, evaluation, contract award, and exit strategies.
Fully explain each of those concepts.
2. The theories of change management (based on the Lewin Model) add insight to how users deal with change. Discuss how they deal with change.
Research and write 1 pages about each.
3. Discuss the advantages of having a qualified project manager manage an organization’s information security project.

Explain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Be specific and provide examples.

Children even respond differently during stages from infancy to adolescence. This poses potential safety concerns when prescribing drugs to pediatric patients. As an advanced practice nurse, you have to be aware of safety implications of the off-label use of drugs with this patient group.
To Prepare
Review the interactive media piece in this week’s Resources and reflect on the types of drugs used to treat pediatric patients with mood disorders.
Reflect on situations in which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use.
Think about strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Consider specific off-label drugs that you think require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.
By Day 5 of Week 11
Write a 1-page narrative in APA format that addresses the following:
Explain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Be specific and provide examples.
Describe strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Include descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.

Demonstrate an understanding of gender as a social construct over time and space.

1. Demonstrate that you know how to define gender, sex, gender identity, sexuality, and gender binary.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of how different oppressions intertwine. Be able to give specific examples of this.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of gender as a social construct over time and space.

4. Demonstrate the ability to define feminism(s) in your own words.

5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the waves of the feminist movement (in particular as it pertains to the U.S.).

Explain specialized terms or concepts thoroughly and accurately to facilitate and enhance audience comprehension.

Explain specialized terms or concepts thoroughly and accurately to facilitate and enhance audience comprehension.

Adhere fully and accurately to required attribution and citation standards.

Produce grammatically correct material in flawless standard academic English that fully supports the communication

Identify the issue or problem under consideration in a clear and thorough manner.

State well-conceived conclusions or solutions clearly and precisely.

Present a relevant IT problem clearly and specifically.

Create thorough and accurate IT documentation that exceeds requirements.

State conclusions or solutions clearly and precisely.