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As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care. On occasion, you will also be expected to share that expertise. With evolving technology and continuous changes to regulations designed to keep up these changes, there is usually a need to share information and expertise to inform colleagues, leadership, patients, and other stakeholders. In this Assignment, you will study a recent nursing informatics-related healthcare policy, and you will share the relevant details via a fact sheet designed to inform and educate. To Prepare: Review the Resources on healthcare policy and regulatory/legislative topics related to health and nursing informatics. Consider the role of the nurse informaticist in relation to a healthcare organization’s compliance with various policies and regulations, such as the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Research and select one health or nursing informatics policy (within the past 5 years) or regulation for further study. The Assignment: (1 page) Create a 1-page fact sheet that your healthcare organization could hypothetically use to explain the health or nursing informatics policy/regulation you selected. Your fact sheet should address the following: Briefly and generally explain the policy or regulation you selected. Address the impact of the policy or regulation you selected on system implementation. Address the impact of the policy or regulation you selected on clinical care, patient/provider interactions, and workflow. Highlight organizational policies and procedures that are/will be in place at your healthcare organization to address the policy or regulation you selected. Be specific.

Assignment Description Physical Activity Resource Guide After having read the websites cited in the introduction and read your peers posts develop an out of the box physical activity resource guide (brochure). Imagine that your peers all live in the same general locale. Research fun and unusual but accessible activities that will meet the physical activity goals of you and your peers. Your resource guide should have a minimum of 6 different activities. Each entry should contain a description of the activity, costs, when and where, contact person, website or copy of the listing location. Feel free to include photos or graphics. You may submit your resource guide in PowerPoint, pdf, Word or Microsoft publisher format. Remember to think out of the box-search for activities on Living Social, Groupon, Department of Recreation and Parks brochures, club and meetings sections of the newspaper, bulletin boards in your favorite neighborhood coffee shop or grocery store, etc. Assignment Expectations: Length: Minimum of 6 brochure pages (each activity should be given a page/slide), not including title page/slide and reference page/slide. Structure: 6 brochure pages or slides; Include a title page/slide and reference page/slide in APA format. References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources are required for this assignment. Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level. Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word or PPT document (.doc or .docx or .pptx) or a PDF document (.pdf)

Formulating the Research Question, Problem Statement, Research Purpose In the Week 1 discussion forum you had an opportunity to present a potential problem and an innovative solution specific to your role specialization. In addition, you have reviewed the literature to identify qualitative and quantitative research articles and submitted annotated bibliographies to provide evidence supporting the problem. Considering the feedback provided to you by the faculty member it is now time to prepare your problem statement, research purpose, and research question. First share your refined problem and proposed solution (given your review of literature this may have changed depending on the evidence you were able to provide). Next, follow the steps to help define your research question. Craft the problem statement and research purpose. Design your research question aimed at solving (a part of) the problem and include the following components which will focus the literature review. PICOT Question: Patient, Population or Problem What are the characteristics of the patient or population? What is the condition or disease you are interested in? Intervention or exposure What do you want to do with this patient (e.g. treat, diagnose, observe)? Comparison What is the alternative to the intervention (e.g. placebo, different drug, surgery)? Outcome What are the relevant outcomes (e.g. morbidity, death, complications)? Ensure that the research question is answerable, feasible and clinically relevant The next step in Submissions Area will be to develop a research hypothesis from the research question. Provide constructive feedback to your classmate’s responses. BASED ON ABOVE MENTIONED TOPIC DO THIS ASSIGNMENT  Research Proposal Draft By the due date assigned write a 2-3-page paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal. Introduction Background and Significance of the Problem Statement of the Problem and Purpose of the Study Research Questions, Hypothesis, and Variables with Operational Definitions Research Question Hypothesis: Research and Null Identifying and Defining Study Variables Operationalize Variables Post your assignment to the Submissions Area. You will find the assigned text helpful in identifying the salient points to cover.

Scenario Information  You are assuming the role of the project manager for a company called SuperPacks to provide a new backpack product with a built-in refrigeration pouch and radio module. Your customer for this project is the U.S. Army, Ground Forces and Special Operations. As the project manager for your team, you will be submitting to your manager a project management report. Instructions project management report. 2 page minimum  Memo to Staff For this assignment you will be writing a professional memo to your company executive staff using the Project Memo Template addressing the following points: Name of the company (You are NOT choosing a new company; you MUST use the information in the introduction above. You are just naming the company with the information from the introduction as your guidelines). Provide an introduction to the program based on the project overview. As the program manager, what is your initial assessment of the program? What do you believe your first action as the program manager may be with this project? List your initial concerns with the program. Provided a risk assessment for the project using clear examples. Write a conclusion to your memo.

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned and complete your participation for this assignment by Day 7. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use resources from the  University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. You may use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources. Begin reviewing and replying to peer postings/responses early in the week to enhance peer discussion. See the rubric for participation points. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing viewpoints with a rationale, challenging aspects of the discussion, or indicating relationships between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress.  TASK Post your initial response to the topic below. Telenursing and Telemedicine Telenursing and telemedicine will only be successful if patients engage in the program. You have been asked by your manager to pilot a program aimed at improving transitions of care using the new telemedicine system recently implemented at your hospital.  What are some of the ways that you can encourage both patient and provider engagement to ensure the pilot program success? What barriers or challenges would you anticipate?

A research critique demonstrates your ability to critically evaluate an investigative study. For this assignment, choose an original or primary research study related to nursing or medicine. The purpose of this assignment is to review a research study in-depth and to decide whether or not it is a valid research study that can be used in practice. It is your written evaluation of the study, not just a summary of the study. The body of your paper should follow APA Style guidelines, and it should 4–6 pages double-spaced plus a cover page and reference list. The full article must be attached to the critique for credit. Note: Because submission of the article is part of the assignment requirements and is necessary for grading, any assignment submitted without the accompanying article will be considered incomplete. An incomplete assignment will be initially assigned a zero. The student has the opportunity to submit the article to complete the assignment. However, if it is submitted after the due date and time, the late penalty will apply. After five days, submissions will not be accepted, as per University policy, and the grade will remain a zero. Articles used for one assignment cannot be used for the other assignments. (Students should find new research articles for each assignment.) The selected articles should be original research studies. Review articles, concept analysis, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, integrative review, and systemic review should not be used. Mixed-methods studies should not be used. Your critique should include the following: Research Problem/Purpose Describe the problem as it is presented in the study. State the purpose of the research. Have the investigators placed the study problem within the context of existing nursing or healthcare knowledge? Will the study solve a problem relevant to nursing? Review of the Literature (may be part of the author’s introduction or conclusion) Identify the concepts explored in the literature review. Are the references current in relation to the publication date of the study? If not, what are the possible reasons for using older sources? Theoretical Framework Do the authors identify their overall assumptions or a theoretical framework for the study? Are these assumptions appropriate for the study? Does the research draw only on nursing theory, or does it draw on theory from other disciplines? If a formal theory is not identified, suggest one (preferably a nursing theory) that might be suitable for the study. Various nursing theories can be found at http://www.nursing-theory.org/theories-and-models/ Variables/Hypotheses/Questions/Assumptions What is the research question or the hypothesis? Is it clearly stated or implied? What are the independent and dependent variables in the hypothesis or research question? Are the variables clearly defined so that the reader understands the researchers’ interpretation of the variables? Is the dependent variable concrete and measurable? Methodology What type of design (quantitative, qualitative) was used in this study? Was inductive or deductive reasoning used in this study? State the sample size and study population, sampling method, and study setting. Did the investigator choose a probability or non-probability sample? Describe how the independent variable was tested or surveyed in the study. Describe how the dependent variable was measured. Discuss the reliability and the validity (quantitative) or the credibility (qualitative) of the measurement tools. How were ethical considerations addressed? What ethical considerations were necessary for this type of study? Data Analysis What data analysis method was used? How were the results in the study presented to the reader? Discuss at least one (1) finding from the authors’ results and relate it to the dependent variable of the study. Summary/Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations What are strengths and limitations of the study other than those stated by the authors? Can the researcher generalize the findings to other populations? Explain. What is the significance of the findings and conclusions for you in your personal nursing practice? For nursing as a profession? The body of your paper should be 4–6 pages double-spaced plus a cover page and a reference page. The critique must be attached to the article and follow APA Style guidelines.

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment. An important role of nursing is to provide health promotion and disease prevention. Review the 2020 Topics and Objectives on the Healthy People website. Choose a topic of interest that you would like to address, in conjunction with a population at-risk for the associated topic. Submit the topic and associated group to your instructor for approval. Create a 15-20-slide PowerPoint presentation for your topic and focus group. Include speaker notes and citations for each slide, and create a slide at the end for References. Address the following: Describe the approved topic and associated population your group has selected. Discuss how this topic adversely affects the population. How does health disparity affect this population? Explain evidence-based approaches that can optimize health for this population. How do these approaches minimize health disparity among affected populations? Outline a proposal for health education that can be used in a family-centered health promotion to address the issue for the target population. Ensure your proposal is based on evidence-based practice. Present a general profile of at least one health-related organization for the selected focus topic. Present two resources, national or local, for the proposed education plan that can be utilized by the provider or the patient. Identify interdisciplinary health professionals important to include in the health promotion. What is their role? Why is their involvement significant? Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content. Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style. While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.  You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

In collaboration with your approved course mentor, you will identify   a specific evidence-based practice proposal topic for the capstone   project. Consider the clinical environment in which you are currently   working or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a   clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a quality   improvement suggestion, a leadership initiative, or an educational   need appropriate to your area of interest as well as your practice   immersion (practicum) setting. Examples of the integration of   community health, leadership, and an EBP can be found on the   “Educational and Community-Based Programs” page of the Healthy     People 2020 website. Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project   topic. Make sure to include the following: The problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational     need that will be the focus of the project The setting or     context in which the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or     educational need can be observed. A description providing a     high level of detail regarding the problem, issue, suggestion,     initiative, or educational need. Impact of the problem,     issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need on the work     environment, the quality of care provided by staff, and patient   outcomes. Significance of the problem, issue, suggestion,     initiative, or educational need and its implications to   nursing. A proposed solution to the identified project   topic You are required to retrieve and assess a minimum of 8 peer-reviewed   articles. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Part 2: Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief Based on your Agenda Comparison Grid for the healthcare issue you selected, develop a 1-page Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief that you could use to communicate with a policymaker/legislator or a member of their staff for this healthcare issue. Be sure to address the following: Comparison Grid – Administrative Agencies Based on the last three presidential terms you are comparing, address the following in the comparison grid: ·   Which administrative agency would most likely be responsible for helping you address the healthcare issue you selected? 23 (23%) – 25 (25%) The response clearly and accurately identifies an administrative agency most likely to be responsible for addressing the selected healthcare issue. Setting Policy Agendas ·   How does the healthcare issue get on the agenda and how does it stay there? ·   Who was the entrepreneur/champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue you selected? 23 (23%) – 25 (25%) Response clearly and accurately explains how the healthcare issue gets on the agenda and remains there.  The response clearly and accurately identifies the entrepreneur/champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue selected. Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief – Promoting Agenda Setting for Healthcare Issues: Based on your Agenda Comparison Grid for the healthcare issue you selected, develop a 1-page Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief that you could use to communicate with a policy-maker/legislator or a member of their staff for this healthcare issue. ·   Summarize why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation. ·      Justify the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues 32 (32%) – 35 (35%) Creates a well-developed, accurate, and thorough Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief.  The response provides a complete, detailed, and specific synthesis of two outside resources reviewed on why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation. The response fully integrates at least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources that fully supports the summary provided.  Responses accurately and thoroughly justify in detail the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues. Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:  Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.  A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:  Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (? 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors. Summarize why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation. Justify the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues.

Please answers all the questions and Include the questions on the paper. less than 10 % similarity.     1-Do you think it is important for nurses to be involved in their professional organizations? Why or why not? 2. The Affordable Care Act (“ObamaCare”) has been both praised and vilified. Debate the pros and cons of this legislation and of health-care reform in general. 3. What is your vision of nursing’s future? How will you contribute to shaping it? 4. Interview a nurse educated in a diploma program at least 20 years ago. a-How did that nurse’s education differ from your education today? 5. Locate the website of a professional organization related to nursing. Bring a copy of the organization’s mission, membership criteria, and standards of practice. 6. Ask five people of different ages and gender who do not work in the health-care field what they think most nurses do. Compile their answers with the answers your classmates collected and summarize them. Compare the summary to what you know nurses actually do. a-Were the answers realistic? b-Did they over- or underestimate the responsibilities most nurses have? c-Did they recognize the wide variety of things nurses do? d-Was there a difference by age or gender of the person answering the question? e-What do the results tell you about the public’s image of nursing? f-What do you think influences their image the most? Explain your answer. 7. Describe the nurse of the future. a-What does he or she do? b-Do you think nursing will become a more powerful force in health care? c-Why or why not?