Critically evaluate the evidence base to support the proposal of the solution focused initiative.

THE CHALLENGES IN THE PROVISION OF END OF LIFE CARE FOR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISORDER: PATIENTS

Summative Assessment Brief:
Learning Outcomes:
Construct a problem/issue/need identified from practice that impacts on individual outcomes.
Formulate a focus-based enquiry on the identified problem/issue/need utilising an area of individual learner interest.
Critically evaluate the evidence base to support the proposal of the solution focused initiative.
Develop your personal and professional skills, exercising initiative and personal responsibility in line with the NMC Code.
Overview:
The facilitated/taught sessions in addition to the material provided for your during the module allows a sequential approach to learning and anticipates that you have been able to build upon earlier learning. In addition to this learning, you are encouraged to use a 5-stage framework as follows:
Problem identification,
Literature search stage,
Evaluation of the evidence,
Analysis of the evidence and finally,
Presentation of practice based solution

Provide a brief, concise summary of what the paper will address. Background/ Problems. Describe a system of information technology in need of a solution. Describe why improvement is needed, support with evidence from scholarly resources.

Application of Innovation Assignment Guidelines

Paper Title
Provide a brief, concise summary of what the paper will address. Background/ Problems. Describe a system of information technology in need of a solution. Describe why improvement is needed, support with evidence from scholarly resources.

Solution Propose a particular solution to the problem you have identified in the above section. Support your choice by scholarly resources. Conclusion Summary of the main points of your paper. There should be no new information in the conclusion but a summary of the information stated previously.

Explain each of the Institute of Medicine’s five core competencies and describe ways in which nursing practice can meet each of these.

Nursing Today and Beyond

Review the Signature Assignment rubric criteria for this assignment. Describe at least three challenges nurses face today in care delivery. These can be ethical, legal, financial, or social. Provide at least one way to successfully overcome each challenge. In the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 Future of Nursing report, the committee developed four key messages. Choose one message, explain the message in detail, and why it is important to the nursing profession.

Explain each of the Institute of Medicine’s five core competencies and describe ways in which nursing practice can meet each of these.

Identify at least one obstacle for each and explain in detail how it can be overcome.

How does your personal model of leadership prepare you to employ strategies for effectively leading diverse teams and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration as you implement your leadership project?

As a nurse leader, it is important to understand a variety of leadership models and styles. This will help you adapt to different settings and apply strategies to support and inspire others. It may also be necessary to apply models in different professional settings to satisfy certification requirements. Write a 1,250-1,500 word paper about your personal model of leadership, including the following:

Model of Leadership: Part A

– Describe your personal model of leadership.

– Compare your personal leadership model to servant leadership, transformational leadership, and at least one other model of leadership.

– How does your personal model of leadership prepare you to employ strategies for effectively leading diverse teams and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration as you implement your leadership project?

Personal Worldview: Part B

– Describe your personal worldview. Include the religious, spiritual, and cultural elements that you think most influence your personal philosophy of practice and attitude towards leadership.

– Describe how your professional leadership behaviors inspire others.

Explain how your project goals align with the mission and vision of your organization, as well as with the organizational needs. Is it important that these align? Provide your rationale.

Journaling provides a valuable tool for recording, reflecting on, and reviewing your learning. This approach provides an opportunity for you to “connect the dots” and observe the relationships between and among activities, interactions, and outcomes.

Unlike a personal journal of thoughts and feelings, this leadership journal is a record of your activities, assessments, and learning related to this academic experience.

Journal entries should include a record of the number of hours spent with your nurse leader each week.

Write a journal entry of 750-1,500 words on the subject of authority, including the following:

Provide observations and thoughts on the activities in your practicum setting during Weeks 3-4.

Reflect on how change management is handled in your professional life. How is this related to strategic management principles? Explain your answer and provide an example.

Explain how your project goals align with the mission and vision of your organization, as well as with the organizational needs. Is it important that these align? Provide your rationale.

Leadership Video Reflection: Reflect on at least two things you learned from the “Servant Leadership – Issue of Authority” video.

What is the underlying cause of psoriasis? What are the common signs and symptoms of this disease?

Skin and Breast

KM is a 38-year-old white woman with a 6-year history of psoriasis. Her family history includes allergies and asthma and her mother with psoriasis. KM returns today for an increase in symptoms, and she wants to improve the appearance of her skin. Please discuss the following:

What is the underlying cause of psoriasis?
What are the common signs and symptoms of this disease?

Define, Compare and Contrast the following conditions:

Fibrocystic breast disease
Fibroadenoma
Malignant breast tumor.

 

Find three scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles on your topic.

Focus on Parkisons
This week, you will find three scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles on your topic. Remember that next week you will submit a paper on Cultural and/or Ethical perspectives of inquiry, so use this week’s assignment to prepare materials and collect information for that purpose.

Use articles that will help you explain and describe cultural and/or ethical, legal or regulatory issues related to your topic. You will analyze and evaluate these articles in your submission, which should include:

A brief introductory paragraph.
Three separate paragraphs, one for each of the three articles, each presenting:
A brief 3–4 sentence summary of the article .
An explanation as to what makes this source credible .
An explanation of why the article will be useful in addressing your problem or issue.
A brief conclusory paragraph.
An APA Style reference list on a separate page.

In adults with acute atrial fibrillation, is electrical cardioversion more effective than pharmacological cardioversion in restoring sinus rhythm?

Implementation of Evidence on Clinical Practice/Outcomes

PICO Question: In adults with acute atrial fibrillation, is electrical cardioversion more effective than pharmacological cardioversion in restoring sinus rhythm?

Implementing Evidence-Based Practice :
The use of EBP has become the expected standard of care in health care. In an effort to improve patient care, government bodies and individual organization have focused time, attention and resources on gathering and evaluating research findings, mostly in the forms of systematic reviews. Implementation models are then used to move EB research into EB practice.
· Paper requirements:
o See attached assignment guidelines and grading rubric
o Paper must be written in APA format- includes title page, header/page number, references, etc.
o No more than 8 pages including references.
o Attached is an example paper and AGREE II tool appraisal.

Who do you see on the streets: elderly, young males, children, and women? What industries are represented in the community? What would it be like to live in the community?

COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT POWER POINT PRESENTATION

The assessment is to be completed in groups and may require time other than the assigned clinical day for completion. Be prepared to present your findings, orally, in seminar. Date and time of presentation will be scheduled. The following guideline is to focus your assessment.

On your way to the designated community:
Did you go through different small communities? How did they differ?
Could you identify boundaries for different communities?
What sights, smells, sounds, etc., were identified with the different communities?

After arrival in the designated community:
What evidences of a minority culture do you see? How does this affect the environment?
Who do you see on the streets: elderly, young males, children, and women?
What industries are represented in the community?
What would it be like to live in the community?
Is public transportation available?
How far to supermarkets and shopping centers?
What type of housing?