In a Department or Unit Health care organizations are continuously immersed in
change from the emergence of new policies, to promote quality care and improve
patient safety to keeping pace with the rapid growth in knowledge and best
practices. Establishing a solid framework for planning and implementing change
is a wise move, as it provides a foundation for the extensive coordination that
will be needed to successfully facilitate the change
For this Assignment, you propose a change at the department
or unit level and develop a plan for guiding the change effort
To prepare:
Review Chapter 8 in the course text Focus on Kurt Lewin’s
change theory, and contrast it with other classic change models and strategies
Reflect on problems, inefficiencies, and critical issues
within a specific department, unit, or area in your organization or one with
which you are familiar Select one issue as a focal point for this assignment,
and consider a change that could be made to address the issue
Think about how the change would align with the
organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional
standards
Using one of the change models or strategies discussed in
Chapter 8, begin formulating a plan for implementing the change within the
department/unit Outline the steps that you and/or others should follow to
facilitate the change effort Align these steps to the change model or strategy
you selected
Determine who should be involved in initiating and managing
the change Consider the skills and characteristics that are necessary to
facilitate this change effort
To complete:
By Day 7
Write a 3- to 5-page paper (page count does not include
title and reference page) that addresses the following:
Identify a problem, inefficiency, or issue within a specific
department/unit
Describe a specific, realistic change that could be made to
address the issue
Summarize how the change would align with the organization’s
mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards
Identify a change model or strategy to guide your planning
for implementing the change Provide a rationale for your selection
Outline the steps that you and/or others would follow to
facilitate the change Align these steps to your selected change model or
strategy
Explain who would be involved in initiating and managing
this change Describe the skills and characteristics that would be necessary to
facilitate the change effort
Reminder: The School of Nursing requires that all papers
submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references The
Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those
required elements All papers submitted must use this formatting
Note: This Assignment will serve as your Portfolio
Assignment for this course
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“View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area
Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My
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initial(extension)” and click Open
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Complications of asthma can be sudden Consider the case of
Bradley Wilson, a young boy who had several medical conditions He appeared in
good health when he went to school, returned home, and ate dinner However,
when he later went outside to play, he came back inside wheezing An ambulance
took him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead (Briscoe, 2012) In
another case, 10-year-old Dynasty Reese, who had mild asthma, woke up in the
middle of the night and ran to her grandfather’s bedroom to tell him she
couldn’t breathe By the time paramedics arrived, she had passed out and was
pronounced dead at the hospital (Glissman, 2012) These situations continue to
outline the importance of recognizing symptoms of asthma and providing
immediate treatment, as well as distinguishing minor symptoms from serious,
life-threatening symptoms Since these symptoms and attacks are often induced
by a trigger, as an advanced practice nurse, you must be able to help patients
identify their triggers and recommend appropriate treatment options For this
reason, you need to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic
asthma and acute asthma exacerbation
To Prepare
Review “Asthma” in Chapter 27 of the Huether and McCance
text Identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute
asthma exacerbation Consider how these disorders are similar and different
Select a patient factor different from the one you selected
in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior Think
about how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of both
disorders Reflect on how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these
disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected
Review the “Mind maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning
Resources Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct two mind
maps—one for chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation Consider the
epidemiology and clinical presentation of both chronic asthma and acute asthma
exacerbation
To Complete
Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma
and acute asthma exacerbation Be sure to explain the changes in the arterial
blood gas patterns during an exacerbation
Explain how the factor you selected might impact the
pathophysiology of both disorders Describe how you would diagnose and
prescribe treatment for a patient based on the factor you selected
Construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma and one for
acute asthma exacerbation Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and
clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in
your paper
By Day 7
This Assignment is due
Note: The School of Nursing requires that all papers
submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references The
Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those
required elements (available at http://writingcenterwaldenuedu/57htm) All
papers submitted must use this formatting
Reference
Briscoe, K (2012, May 12) Thetford: mother of Bradley
Wilson, who died of asthma attack, told there was nothing she could have done
East Anglian Daily Times Retrieved from
http://wwweadtcouk/news/thetford_mother_of_bradley_wilson_who_died_of_asthma_attack_told_there_was_nothing_she_could_have_done_1_1375128
Glissman, B (2012, May 21) Girl’s death puts focus on
asthma’s broader grip Omaha World-Herald Retrieved from
http://wwwomahacom/article/20120521/LIVEWELL01/305219975
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“View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area
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Computer button Find the document you saved as “WK6Assgn+last name+first
initial(extension)” and click Open
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checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database
Click on the Submit button to complete your submission
NURS-FPX4005: Stakeholder Presentation Assignment Purpose: There is a plethora of quality measures. Health care leaders need to understand the direction that health care is moving to measure and report on quality in all facets of care. This assignment will help you demonstrate your knowledge of at least one national system used by most physician groups and all health plans. Consider that your audience are peers in this class who are also learning about quality measurement systems.
Driving Towards Quality Assignment Directions:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has been tracking and measuring health outcomes through several different, national methods. Two of the most well know are the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and the Health Effectiveness Data Information System (HEDIS). Both of these systems are using in physician offices. PQRS is directed toward outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries. HEDIS is used mostly in primary care physician offices. All Medicaid health plans and most employer health plans collect and use HEDIS data yearly.
From the PQRS or HEDIS list (found in the Resources folder) pick one quality measure to profile in your assignment.
Create your own infographic about this one measure that provides information about the measure and the important indicators surrounding that measure. Note what is important for the public to know about this one measure. (There is information on creating infographics in the Resources folder).
This assignment is worth 100 points. This assignment on Driving Towards Quality is due on Sunday.
This Key Assessment Assignment will evaluate Course Objective 2
Using the following table—search the 5 databases based on
your PICOT Question—under findings note the number of relevant articles
found—under features discuss what you liked about that database. ON the
discussion board summarize your search—attach your chart for those that would
like to see your search.
Exploring the Literature
Picot Question:
Research Tool
Search Tips
Search Terms
& Limits
Findings
Features
CINAHL
nsg 6999 Discussion Fields of Nursing and Allied Health.CINAHL is an SSU subscription-only resource that offers full text access to;336
scholarly journals and indexes over 3,000 journals from the fields of
nursing and allied health.
Look at the Major Subject Heading in the Full Record
Use the Limits Feature:
Example: Publication Type=Systematic Review
Try the CINAHL Heading search:
Keyword search:
Limits:
CINAHL Heading search:
Limits:
PubMed
PubMed is a free health science citation & abstracts
index from the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the U.S.
National Library of Medicine.
nsg 6999 Discussion Fields of Nursing and Allied Health.Cochrane Library provides access to the Cochrane Library of
Systematic Reviews.Full text of reviews are subscription only.Index/summaries
are a public resource.
Use the Simple Search and the Advance Search Features
Allows you to search with MeSH Terms
Check out the New Reviews
Browse reviews by
topic
Keyword search:
Limits:
MESH search:
Limits:
National Guidelines
Clearinghouse
nsg 6999 Discussion Fields of Nursing and Allied Health.The National Guideline Clearinghouse™ (NGC) is a public
resource for evidence- based clinical practice guidelines.
Detailed search provides limits and advance search features
Browse by Disease/Condition or Treatment/Intervention
Add guidelines to “My Collection” and select Compare
Guidelines to view side-by-side comparisons of principle data
Keyword search:
Also browse by:
TRIP Database
TRIP is a clinical search engine to locate publicly
available clinical evidence.
Limit to:
Systematic Reviews
Guidelines-US
Keyword search:
Limits:
Other Databases:
As you work on your capstone project proposal, you will want
to share your progress with your peers and instructor and seek or provide
guidance or share insights. By the due date assigned, go to the Discussion Area
and post responses to the discussion question. All responses should be posted
to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area. It is important to support
what you say with relevant citations in the APA format from both the course
materials and outside resources. Include the South University online library in
your research activities utilizing not only the nursing resource database, but
also those pertaining to education, business, and human resources.
Supporting one—Challenging one.
By the end of the week, comment on the responses of at least
two other students by supporting a minimum of one post and challenging a
minimum of one post. You will want to
focus on their point of view, asking pertinent questions, adding to the
responses by including information from other sources, and respectfully challenging
a point of view, supported by references to other sources. Be objective, clear,
and concise. Always use constructive language. All comments should be posted to
the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area. Please only start a new thread
with your original post. Hit reply to respond to a peer.
Week 4
discussion
nsg 6999 Discussion Fields of Nursing and Allied Health.Using the following table—search the 5 databases based on
your PICOT Question—under findings note the number of relevant articles
found—under features discuss what you liked about that database. ON the
discussion board summarize your search—attach your chart for those that would
like to see your search.
Exploring the Literature
Picot Question:
Research Tool
Search Tips
Search Terms
& Limits
Findings
Features
CINAHL
CINAHL is an SSU subscription-only resource that offers full text access to;336
scholarly journals and indexes over 3,000 journals from the fields of
nursing and allied health.
nsg 6999 Discussion Fields of Nursing and Allied Health.Look at the Major Subject Heading in the Full Record
Use the Limits Feature:
Example: Publication Type=Systematic Review
Try the CINAHL Heading search:
Keyword search:
Limits:
CINAHL Heading search:
Limits:
PubMed
PubMed is a free health science citation & abstracts
index from the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the U.S.
National Library of Medicine.
nsg 6999 Discussion Fields of Nursing and Allied Health.Cochrane Library provides access to the Cochrane Library of
Systematic Reviews.Full text of reviews are subscription only.Index/summaries
are a public resource.
Use the Simple Search and the Advance Search Features
Allows you to search with MeSH Terms
Check out the New Reviews
nsg 6999 Discussion Fields of Nursing and Allied Health.
Browse reviews by
topic
Keyword search:
Limits:
MESH search:
Limits:
National Guidelines
Clearinghouse
nsg 6999 Discussion Fields of Nursing and Allied HealthThe National Guideline Clearinghouse™ (NGC) is a public
resource for evidence- based clinical practice guidelines.
Detailed search provides limits and advance search features
Browse by Disease/Condition or Treatment/Intervention
Add guidelines to “My Collection” and select Compare
Guidelines to view side-by-side comparisons of principle data
Keyword search:
Also browse by:
TRIP Database
TRIP is a clinical search engine to locate publicly
available clinical evidence.
Limit to:
Systematic Reviews
Guidelines-US
Keyword search:
Limits:
Other Databases:
nsg 6999 Discussion Fields of Nursing and Allied HealthAs you work on your capstone project proposal, you will want
to share your progress with your peers and instructor and seek or provide
guidance or share insights. By the due date assigned, go to the Discussion Area
and post responses to the discussion question. All responses should be posted
to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area. It is important to support
what you say with relevant citations in the APA format from both the course
materials and outside resources. Include the South University online library in
your research activities utilizing not only the nursing resource database, but
also those pertaining to education, business, and human resources.
Supporting one—Challenging one.
By the end of the week, comment on the responses of at least
two other students by supporting a minimum of one post and challenging a
minimum of one post. You will want to
focus on their point of view, asking pertinent questions, adding to the
responses by including information from other sources, and respectfully challenging
a point of view, supported by references to other sources. Be objective, clear,
and concise. Always use constructive language. All comments should be posted to
the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area. Please only start a new thread
with your original post. Hit reply to respond to a peer.
For this assignment, perform a complete
head-to-toe assessment on one of your chosen participants. Your analysis should
include the following:
Topical headings to delineate systems.
For any system for which you do not have
equipment, explain how you would do the assessment.
Detailed review of each system with normal
and abnormal findings, along with normal laboratory findings for client age.
An analysis of age-specific risk reduction,
health screen, and immunizations.
Your expectation of normal findings and
what might indicate abnormal findings in your review of systems.
The differential diagnosis (disease)
associated with possible abnormal findings.
A plan of care (including nursing
diagnosis, interventions, evaluation).
Client and age-appropriate evidenced based
practice strategies for health promotion.
Pharmacological treatments that can be used
to address health issues for this client.
Provide your answers in a 6- to 7-page
Microsoft Word document.
Support your responses with examples.
On a separate references page, cite all
sources using APA format.
Use this APA Citation Helper as a
convenient reference for properly citing resources.
This handout will provide you the details
of formatting your essay using APA style.
You may create your essay in this
APA-formatted template.
Submission Details:
Name your document
SU_NSG3012_W4_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
Submit your document to the Submissions Area
by the due date assigned.
Your overall rating
nsg 3012 Head-to-Toe Assessment Assignment
Being a nurse means being a lot of things to a lot of people. But one of the basics of nursing is performing a head-to-toe assessment. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to what happens in a nursing assessment and how nurses should understand the physical, emotional and mental aspects of someone’s body systems.
What is a Head-to-Toe Assessment?
A head-to-toe assessment refers to a physical examination or health assessment, and it becomes one of the many important components of understanding a patient’s needs and problems.
Head-To-Toe Assessment Basics
Types of Assessments
There are several types of assessments that can be performed, says Zucchero.
A complete health assessment is a detailed examination that typically includes a thorough health history and comprehensive head-to-toe physical exam. This type of assessment may be performed by registered nurses for patients admitted to the hospital or in community-based settings such as initial home visits. Advanced practice nurses such as nurse practitioners also perform complete assessments when doing annual physical examinations.
A problem-focused assessment is an assessment based on certain care goals. For example, a nurse working in the ICU and a nurse that does maternal-child home visits have different patient populations and nursing care goals, she says. These assessments are generally focused on a specific body system such as respiratory or cardiac. While the entire body is important there is usually not enough time for a detailed full-body assessment.
Length of Assessment
Ferere explains that the duration of the exam is directly in correlation to the patient’s overall health status.
“Health patients with limited health histories may be completed in less than 30 minutes,” she says. “Many health practices have patients complete health history and pre-visit forms prior to presentation for a comprehensive visit. Review of these forms in advance can certainly reduce the required visit time.”
How to Prepare for the Assessment
“Like all clinical settings, standard precautions (formerly universal precautions) should always be practiced with each and every patient to protect both the nurse and patient,” states Zucchero.
“The primary goal of standard precautions is to prevent the exchange of blood and body fluids and includes hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and safe handling and cleaning of potentially contaminated equipment or surfaces.”
This discussion assignment provides a forum
for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies
covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the
Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course
textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all
assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the
citations in APA format.
Discussion: LGBT Health Care nsg 6430Start reviewing and responding to the
postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible.
Discussion: LGBT Health Care nsg 6430
Discussion: LGBT Health Care nsg 6430Respond to at
least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion
by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point
of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or
indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the
discussion. Cite resources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your
participation for this assignment by the end of the week.
For this assignment, you will review and
reflect on the LGBT article. This article can be applied to healthcare
providers in the multiple care settings.
Discussion: LGBT Health Care nsg 6430Discussion of the article is based on the course objectives and weekly
content, which emphasize the core learning objectives for an evidence-based
primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program,
discussions are used to promote the development of clinical reasoning through
the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient
care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and
evidence-based practice.
Discuss any “take-away” thoughts from the
article.
Discussion: LGBT Health Care nsg 6430How do you plan to make a positive impact
on the care of LGBT patients when you become a NP? What
attitudes/behaviors/communication/understanding is important for the NP to
have?
What specific screenings / interventions
will you incorporate into practice when providing care to a LGBT patient?
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This discussion assignment provides a forum
for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies
covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the
Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
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To support your work, use your course
textbook readings, supplemental readings, and the South University Online
Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide
references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the
postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at
least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion
by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point
of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or
indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the
discussion. Cite resources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your
participation for this assignment by the end of the week.
For this assignment, you will review the
latest evidence based guidelines as they pertain to the case below. Discussion
of the case is based on the course objectives and weekly content, which
emphasize the core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care
curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, case study discussions
are used to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of
ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient care plans
that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based
practice.
Karen, is a 33 year-old G2P2, with a
medical history of migraines, for which she takes Imitrex when needed. She has
a history of heavy and painful menses each month, lasting approximately 7-8
days. Karen smokes ½ pack of cigarettes per day. Her father has a history of
DVT and cardiac disease. Her mother has a history of cervical cancer. Her blood
pressure today is 138/76 and her pelvic exam is normal. She is divorced and is
sexually active with her new boyfriend. She is currently using condoms for
birth control and wants something more reliable. Karen does not desire
pregnancy in the near future.
Discuss the contraceptive methods using the
latest evidence-based guidelines that Karen would be medically eligible for.
Identify one method that you feel would be
most beneficial to Karen and discuss why you selected it.
Are there any methods that you would not
recommend for Karen? Why?
Within the context of Mexican culture, this investigation aims to investigate the cultural beliefs associated with acute and chronic pain. Individuals’ views of pain and their methods for coping with it are significantly influenced by the cultural legacy of Mexico, which includes a wide variety of concepts and practices that have been passed down through the generations.
Pain and spirituality are deeply intertwined in Mexican culture, which reveals a fundamental connection between the two. Many people in Mexico have a profound religious faith and commonly believe that affliction can have redeeming qualities. However, this faith is held by only a small percentage of the total population(Hollingshead et al., 2021). Pain being regarded by an individual as a means of achieving spiritual enlightenment or as a trial of their faith is a phenomenon that occurs rather frequently in people’s lives. This concept can result in an improved capacity to tolerate pain since the act of surviving adversity may be regarded as a means to display dedication or spiritual fortitude, and this idea can result in an expanded capacity to withstand anguish(Kentor et al., 2021).
In addition, the importance of family ties and helping one another in the community is highly valued in Mexican culture. When someone in the family is going through a difficult time, other family members frequently step forward to play an important role in providing care and emotional support. Because of this phenomenon, people tend to suffer in silence to fulfill what they believe to be a moral obligation to relieve their loved ones of any burdens they may cause. This tendency affects people’s ability to cope with suffering(Cancio, 2018).
Traditional Mexican medicine, which frequently involves the consumption of medicinal plants and participation in religious rituals, is pervasive throughout society(Redvers & Blondin, 2020). Along with traditional Western medicine, these methods are utilized by a sizeable percentage of people of Mexican ancestry for pain management. Integrating medical and psychological approaches in pain treatment is a prime example of a holistic approach to well-being since it acknowledges the interconnectedness of a person’s physical, emotional, and spiritual qualities(Redvers & Blondin, 2020).
The cultural ideas pervasive throughout Mexican society can impact individuals’ views and experiences of acute and chronic pain. These beliefs can exert an influence both positively and negatively. People in particular situations may have a stronger tendency to play down the severity of their pain, adopt a stoic attitude in response to it, and place a larger emphasis on the effectiveness of traditional treatments or spiritual pursuits (Cancio, 2018). Disparities can occur in the management of pain when medical professionals underestimate the severity of the condition or fail to recognize the significance of the role that spiritual and cultural factors play.
Healthcare professionals should ask culturally sensitive questions during the pain evaluation to better understand a Mexican patient’s beliefs and experiences with pain.These questions include:
Could you describe any cultural or spiritual beliefs that impact how you experience and manage pain?
How does your family or neighborhood usually help you when you’re hurt? Do they adhere to any particular traditions or customs?
Do you feel comfortable sharing your pain with others, or would you rather keep it to yourself? Are there any cultural justifications for your method?
Have you tried any of the pain-relieving methods or traditional Mexican remedies? How well did they perform for you?
Does your spirituality have an impact on how you perceive and handle pain? Do you have any particular rites or prayers that bring you comfort?
What do you anticipate from pain management? Would you like us to consider cultural or spiritual factors when providing for you?
Healthcare professionals should also engage in open and compassionate dialogue with patients and pose the following questions to understand their expectations for pain management better:
How would you like to manage your discomfort together? Making a treatment plan that fits your values and preferences requires input.
Would you like us to include any particular cultural or spiritual elements in your pain treatment plan? Respecting your cultural values is important to us.
Would you like to investigate complementary or alternative therapies besides standard medical care? If so, which do you think are most useful?
Would you wish your family or community to help you manage your pain? We may cooperate to make sure they are actively involved.
What are your main objectives in terms of pain management? We can create a customized plan that matches your needs if we clearly understand your expectations.
By addressing these cultural beliefs and expectations, healthcare providers can build trust with their patients, improve communication between themselves and their patients, and establish a more effective and culturally sensitive pain management approach. This helps provide greater pain treatment and ensures that the patient’s cultural values and beliefs are respected and considered when caring for them.
References
Cancio, R. (2018). Pain and masculinity: A cohort comparison between Mexican American Vietnam and post–9/11 combat veterans. Men and Masculinities, 23(3-4), 725-748. https://doi.org/10.1177/1097184×18761779
Hollingshead, N. A., Vrany, E. A., Hsueh, L., Stewart, J. C., & Hirsh, A. T. (2021). Language use and generation status are associated with chronic pain differences in Mexican Americans. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 24(2), 342-350. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-021-01160-4
Kentor, R. A., Krinock, P., Placencia, J., Cousins, D., & Hellsten, M. (2021). Interdisciplinary symptom management in pediatric palliative care: A case report. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 9(3), 242-250. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000413
Please refer to the Grading Rubric for details on how this activity will be graded.
The described expectations meet the passing level of 80%. Students are directed to review the Discussion Grading Rubric for criteria that which exceed expectations.
Objective
The purpose of this discussion is to consider how individual factors can impact a patient’s response and beliefs about pain.
**Please note the following:
Scholarly sources include current peer-reviewed sources, practice guidelines from professional organizations, and databases used for clinical decisions making (such as UpToDate). Your course materials, textbooks, and websites do not count as scholarly sources.
In order to obtain full credit you must interact on more than three days. Posting your initial post and each peer post on a different day for three days total is only an 8/10 for this section of the rubric. An additional post that is substantive and adds to the conversation (not just “I agree” or “nice work”) is required to get 10/10 in this area of the rubric.
A 100 in the discussion means you have exceeded the minimum requirements and the faculty does not have any suggestions for room for improvement for you.
Initial Post
Examine another culture other than your own. What are common beliefs from this culture surrounding acute and chronic pain? Explain how this culture’s beliefs could potentially impact how an individual from this culture feels about acute and chronic pain. When taking into account these potential beliefs, what are some questions you would ask the patient during their pain assessment to become informed about their personal beliefs? How might you explore their expectations regarding your treatment of pain?
Your initial post should use at least three scholarly sources to support your description of how the relationship and/or assessment may be affected.
Bickley, L. (2021). Bates’ guide to physical examination and history taking (13th ed.). Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.
Chapter 4: Physical Examination
Chapter 8: General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain
Chapter 25: Assessing Children: Infancy Through Adolescence
Chapter 26: The Pregnant Woman
Chapter 27: The Older Adult
Dains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. (2020). Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care (6th ed.). Elsevier.
Chapter 16: Fatigue
Chapter 17: Fever
Chapter 39: Weight Gain/Loss (unintentional)
Bates Video Lectures
Please view the mini-videos below to learn more about the specific components of the physical exam. We have listed each mini-video here so that students can better manage their time as well as have quick access to revisit a specific component of the exam. However, when students enter the Bates Physical Exam website, they will be able to choose a “play all” option that allows all videos to be viewed in succession by each system.
What are some of the opportunities that are available to develop an interdisciplinary approach to the advance of the World Health Organization (WHO) global health agenda? Describe how the application of multiculturalism and diversity practices and policies can impact the organization you work in respect to those opportunities. Summarize what you have learned in this course to advance how the role of an advance practice nurse can influence this global approach.
Discussion Board: Minimum 250 words, APA Style, Time New Roman, Font 12,
(3 references- in text citations) not older than (2012-2017).
Important information for writing discussion questions and participation
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Hello class and welcome to the class and I will be your instructor for this course. This is a -week course and requires a lot of time commitment, organization, and a high level of dedication. Please use the class syllabus to guide you through all the assignments required for the course. I have also attached the classroom policies to this announcement to know your expectations for this course. Please review this document carefully and ask me any questions if you do. You could email me at any time or send me a message via the “message” icon in halo if you need to contact me. I check my email regularly, so you should get a response within 24 hours. If you have not heard from me within 24 hours and need to contact me urgently, please send a follow up text to
I strongly encourage that you do not wait until the very last minute to complete your assignments. Your assignments in weeks 4 and 5 require early planning as you would need to present a teaching plan and interview a community health provider. I advise you look at the requirements for these assignments at the beginning of the course and plan accordingly. I have posted the YouTube link that explains all the class assignments in detail. It is required that you watch this 32-minute video as the assignments from week 3 through 5 require that you follow the instructions to the letter to succeed. Failure to complete these assignments according to instructions might lead to a zero. After watching the video, please schedule a one-on-one with me to discuss your topic for your project by the second week of class. Use this link to schedule a 15-minute session. Please, call me at the time of your appointment on my number. Please note that I will NOT call you.
Please, be advised I do NOT accept any assignments by email. If you are having technical issues with uploading an assignment, contact the technical department and inform me of the issue. If you have any issues that would prevent you from getting your assignments to me by the deadline, please inform me to request a possible extension. Note that working fulltime or overtime is no excuse for late assignments. There is a 5%-point deduction for every day your assignment is late. This only applies to approved extensions. Late assignments will not be accepted.
If you think you would be needing accommodations due to any reasons, please contact the appropriate department to request accommodations.
Plagiarism is highly prohibited. Please ensure you are citing your sources correctly using APA 7th edition. All assignments including discussion posts should be formatted in APA with the appropriate spacing, font, margin, and indents. Any papers not well formatted would be returned back to you, hence, I advise you review APA formatting style. I have attached a sample paper in APA format and will also post sample discussion responses in subsequent announcements.
Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.
I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course!
Hi Class,
Please read through the following information on writing a Discussion question response and participation posts.
Contact me if you have any questions.
Important information on Writing a Discussion Question
Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
Include in-text citations in your response
Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
Follow APA-7th edition
Points will be deducted if the above is not followed
Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor
A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
Follow APA 7th edition
Points will be deducted if the above is not followed
Remember to use and follow APA-7th edition for all weekly assignments, discussion questions, and participation points.
Here are some helpful links
The is a great resource
In recent years, concepts such as One Health, Planetary Health, and EcoHealth have been used to explore the complex linkages among humans, animals, plants, and the environment in relation to health and wellbeing. At their core, these concepts promote collaboration across disciplines and sectors to more holistically understand and address health threats at the human-animal-environment interface. A One Health approach has increasingly been adopted in national and international plans and strategies for zoonoses, health security, food safety, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and in veterinary medical education. Country-level One Health coordination mechanisms are convening relevant government agencies including sectors related to human, animal, and environmental health, as well as trade, travel, and finance and other stakeholders (e.g. development partners and media) [1]. As local, regional, and global communities face current and anticipated impacts of an ever-increasing number of changes that also drive disease risks [2], the cost of inaction is high [3,4]. Emerging and some endemic infectious disease events are on the rise; and in today’s interconnected world, a disease threat anywhere is a disease threat everywhere, as demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic [5]. The One Health approach will be critical for solutions to prevent, prepare for, and respond to these complex threats to health.
Hippocrates first conceived of integrated health, and animal and human comparative medicine has centuries-old foundations. Even the system for taxonomic classification of animal and plant species, including that of microbes, was conceived by physician and botanist Carl Linnaeus. Veterinarian Dr. Calvin Schwabe coined the term “One Medicine” in his landmark book published in 1964, Veterinary Medicine and Human Health, to emphasize the similarities between human and veterinary medicine and the need for
Global Health Agenda
collaboration to effectively cure, prevent, and control illnesses that affect both humans and animals [6]. More recently, the term One Health was put forward to describe the inextricable linkages among the biotic and abiotic systems and health [7,8,9]. One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach—working at local, regional, national, and global levels—with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment [10]. To date, One Health efforts have been largely championed by veterinary medicine and public health communities. While this interest is reflected in veterinary school curricula and missions, adoption of One Health education in medical schools is in early stages [11]. There is limited awareness and engagement from the human clinical medical community on One Health topics, resulting in a lack of tangible benefits. For example, surveys of clinicians in the United States (U.S.) have found low rates of environmental health knowledge and training, and lack of confidence in their knowledge of diagnostics and preventative measures for zoonoses [12,13].
Although great strides have been made to develop vaccines and medicines to prevent and treat diseases and control outbreaks, in many cases reactive outbreak response measures have come at significant cost. Embracing One Health can potentially reduce morbidity and mortality from zoonotic diseases, foodborne illnesses, AMR, and other causes including non-infectious threats such as obesity, cancers, and extreme weather injuries. Proactive health protection could ultimately lower the cost of public health delivery by shifting to prevention. This potential utility is a premise of the Global Health Security Agenda, involving nearly 70 countries, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and private sector partners and promoting multisectoral collaboration to prevent, detect and respond to disease threats. However, the evidence base demonstrating the possible applications and impact of One Health in clinical practice and benefits for human health is largely missing [14]. Wider adoption of One Health approaches in human clinical care will require novel competencies and non-traditional pedagogical approaches backed by solid justification for these changes in workforce development.
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This PowerPoint presentation provides an opportunity to develop a community health nursing intervention and evaluation tool for your identified community health problem (described in Milestone 2: Assessment and Diagnosis) and identify the components of the nursing process as it applies to a community or population.
Scenario
You are a Community/Public Health Nurse (C/PHN) working in your setting of choice. You have identified a community health problem and have analyzed the data collected from your windshield survey and assessment & diagnosis assignments (the first two milestones). You have decided on one nursing intervention and need your organization’s approval for funding of this intervention. Your leadership team has agreed to listen to your proposal.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS
Discussion Questions (DQ)
Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.
Weekly Participation
Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.
APA Format and Writing Quality
Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.
Use of Direct Quotes
I discourage overutilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Masters’ level and deduct points accordingly.
As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content.
It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.
LopesWrite Policy
For assignments that need to be submitted to LopesWrite, please be sure you have received your report and Similarity Index (SI) percentage BEFORE you do a “final submit” to me.
Once you have received your report, please review it. This report will show you grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that can easily be fixed. Take the extra few minutes to review instead of getting counted off for these mistakes.
Review your similarities. Did you forget to cite something? Did you not paraphrase well enough? Is your paper made up of someone else’s thoughts more than your own?
Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for tips on improving your paper and SI score.
Late Policy
The university’s policy on late assignments is 10% penalty PER DAY LATE. This also applies to late DQ replies.
Please communicate with me if you anticipate having to submit an assignment late. I am happy to be flexible, with advance notice. We may be able to work out an extension based on extenuating circumstances.
If you do not communicate with me before submitting an assignment late, the GCU late policy will be in effect.
I do not accept assignments that are two or more weeks late unless we have worked out an extension.
As per policy, no assignments are accepted after the last day of class. Any assignment submitted after midnight on the last day of class will not be accepted for grading.
Communication
Communication is so very important. There are multiple ways to communicate with me:
Questions to Instructor Forum: This is a great place to ask course content or assignment questions. If you have a question, there is a good chance one of your peers does as well. This is a public forum for the class.
Individual Forum: This is a private forum to ask me questions or send me messages. This will be checked at least once every 24 hours.
