Patient Communication

Prepare a 3–4-page report on nurse-patient communication in which you  address types of communication, factors that influence the  communication experience, and how the patient experience affects health  outcomes. Recommend evidence-based strategies to improve nurse-patient  communication and explain how the strategies consider patient  demographics.

Nursing professionals do not only communicate with others within  their organizations—often, they are also the first point of contact with  patients. Thus, nursing professionals need superior communication  skills to explain procedures and medication instructions, as well as to  listen to what patients need to say.

 

Clark and Paraska (2014) suggest that understanding how people  communicate is the first step in learning how to teach patients more  effective methods of listening, self-awareness, and self-expression—and  also in identifying barriers in communication. The process of  communication can be difficult, as we can interpret meaning based on a  variety of hidden messages—some conscious and intentional—some not.

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Reference

Clark, C. C., & Paraska, K. K. (2014).  Health promotion for nurses: A practical guide. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

Imagine that, in an effort to reduce the number of patient complaints  about nursing staff, organizational leadership has asked your  department to prepare some preliminary research on a number of different  topics. Your topic is patient communication, such as the following:

• The types of communication that take place between nurses and patients.
• The factors that can influence both positive and negative experiences.
• How the experience can impact health care outcomes.
• Strategies that can improve the communication between nurses and patients.

Preparation

Search the Capella library and the Internet for peer-reviewed  journal articles or other professional resources on the topic of  effective communication with patients. You will need at least 3  resources to support your work in this assessment.

Directions

Prepare a report on patient-nurse communication in which you include the following:

• Describe the types of communication that take place between  nurses and clients/patients. Do not forget to consider types of  communication beyond verbal and written on paper.
• Explain the factors that influence positive and negative  experiences during the communication process. (Hint: Consider the  experiences of both the client/patient and the nurse. Also, consider  things such as age, gender, culture, and so on, of both the  client/patient and the nurse.)
• Explain how the client/patient experience can impact health care outcomes.
• Recommend evidence-based strategies for improving communication between client/patients and nurses.
• Explain how the strategies consider different client/patient demographics.

Format this assessment as a report that you would give to your  supervisor. It may be helpful for you to review how your organization  formats internal reports and incorporate your findings. You are still  required to adhere to APA guidelines for in-text citations and  references, as well as for formatting your reference page.

Additional Requirements

• Include a title page and a reference page.
• Ensure your assessment is 3–4 pages in length.
• Use double-spaced, 12-pt., Times New Roman

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Assessment 4 Instructions: Capstone Reflection

Develop a 5-10 minute video in which you reflect on your capstone experience.

Important: Complete this assessment fourth.

For this assessment, you will reflect on various aspects of your capstone experience. This will give you a chance to discuss elements of the project of which you are proud and aspects of the experience that will help you grow in your personal practice and nursing career.

Demonstration of Proficiency

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

• Competency 2: Make clinical and operational decisions based upon the best available evidence.
  • Reflect on use of evidence and the literature to plan and implement a capstone project, and compare project outcomes to initial predictions based on a review of the literature.
• Competency 4: Apply health information and patient care technology to improve patient and systems outcomes.
  • Reflect on the degree to which health care technology was leveraged successfully to improve outcomes or communication to relevant stakeholders in a capstone project.
• Competency 5: Analyze the impact of health policy on quality and cost of care.
  • Reflect on how organizational and governmental health policy influenced the planning and implementation of a capstone project, as well as any contributions of the project to policy development.
• Competency 8: Integrate professional standards and values into practice.
  • Reflect on personal and professional growth throughout the capstone project and the BSN program, addressing the provision of ethical care and demonstration of professional standards.
  • Communicate professionally in a clear, audible, and well-organized presentation, with correct grammar, spelling, and use of APA style.

Important: You must complete all of the assessments in order for this course.

Professional Context

BSN-prepared nurses have many opportunities to reflect on their contributions to patient care outcomes during clinical experiences. After a patient care interaction, it is important to evaluate how well you addressed the criteria set for the nurse-patient interaction and consider future improvements. Research suggests that creating and sharing video reflections may enhance learning (Speed, Lucarelli, & Macaulay, 2018).

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Preparation

This assessment requires you to prepare a 5–10-minute video reflection on your capstone clinical practicum experience. Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact DisabilityServices@Capella.edu to request accommodations. If you are unable to record a video, please contact your faculty member as soon as possible to explore options for completing the assessment.

Complete the following preparatory activities:

• If necessary, set up and test your microphone or headset per the manufacturer instructions.
• Practice using the equipment to ensure the audio quality is sufficient.
• Consult the Campus resource Using Kaltura [PDF] for guidance on recording and uploading your assessment in the courseroom.
• Begin developing your reflection. Some questions you might address in your reflection video are:
  • What were your most important outcomes or findings?
  • What challenges did you overcome throughout your project?
  • How did your initial research and evidence base help you plan and execute your capstone project?
  • How were the outcomes similar to and different from your expectations?
  • How did you feel your professional product turned out?
  • What impacts of the implementation of your professional product did you observe?
  • To what degree were you successful in using technology in your capstone project?
  • How did organizational or governmental health policy impact the way in which you approached your project?
  • What contributions did you make to your organization’s policies throughout the course of your project?
  • In which areas do you feel you grew the most?
  • How will your learning affect your professional practice and ability to implement ethical care in accordance with professional codes of conduct?
  • What would you do differently if you could do the capstone project or program again?
  • What accomplishment are you most proud of, within the context of the capstone or the program as a whole?
• Examine your capstone project through the lens of your initial plan and literature review.

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Instructions

Use Kaltura to record a 5–10-minute video reflection addressing the following scoring guide grading criteria. Please study the scoring guide carefully so you know what is needed for a distinguished score:

• Reflect on how evidence and the literature were utilized to plan and implement a capstone project, as well as how project outcomes compared to initial predictions based on a review of the literature.
• Reflect on the degree to which health care technology was successfully used to improve outcomes or communication to relevant stakeholders in the capstone project.
• Reflect on how organizational and governmental health policy influenced the planning and implementation of a capstone project as well as any contributions to policy development that the project made.
• Reflect on personal and professional growth throughout the capstone project and the BSN program, paying special attention to growth related to the provision of ethical care and demonstration of professional standards.
• Communicate audibly and professionally, using proper grammar and including a reference list formatted in current APA style.

Important Note: You do not need to submit the transcript of your video, but do address each scoring guide criterion in the video, including a discussion of authors in the literature who support the ideas presented. Please submit a separate APA-formatted reference list for the resources discussed in your reflection.

Additional Requirements

• References: Cite a minimum of three scholarly and/or authoritative sources to support your assertions.
• APA style and format: Submit, along with the video, a separate references page that follows APA style and formatting guidelines. Refer to the APA Module as needed.

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PICO Question Nursing

Write a PICO question, instructions and journal to use are attached.

Individual Practice Improvement Project paper (PICO)

1-Page written summary of an article using APA format.

Question: Does environmental changes in the ICU patient decrease the incidence of ICU induced dementia?

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PHARM4

DC is a 46-year-old female who presents with a 24-hour history of RUQ pain.  She states the pain started about 1 hour after a large dinner she had with her family.  She has had nausea and on instance of vomiting before presentation.

Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis.

• Describe an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient’s history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.
• Justify why you would recommend this drug therapy plan for this patient. Be specific and provide examples.

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Epidemiology Paper

Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment.

Communicable Disease Selection

Choose one communicable disease from the options below.

1. Chickenpox
2. Tuberculosis
3. Influenza
4. Mononucleosis
5. Hepatitis B
6. HIV
7. Ebola
8. Measles
9. Polio
10. Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Address the following:

1. Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.
2. Describe the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.
3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?
4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection, data analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are necessary to the health of the community.
5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organizations contribute to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.

A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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