Nursing

Assignment:How To Reduce Severe Pain
Assignment:How To Reduce Severe Pain
Module 9 discussion
Discussions A/B
Complete the discussion in Group A or B as assigned by the instructor and then respond to the alternate group. All students are required to review all posts for general knowledge. Keep in mind that you will earn points for your initial discussion posts, as well as your responses. If you do not posts responses, you cannot earn full credit. Refer to the Discussion Rubric on how points are earned.
Discussion A: Complete the initial discussion
Roslyn is complaining of severe pain. She is 6 years old and has been placed in public school for the first time. Now she is complaining of her legs hurting. She is so excited about being in school finally, but her parents report that she is not participating in play time, seems weaker, and is pale. She is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, parents undergo genetic testing as well as all her siblings and it is found that she is the only child with the disease.
Provide nursing diagnosis and nursing interventions for this child. What is your priority nursing care?
Group B: Complete the subsequent discussion
Once the crisis is over what education will you provide to Roslyn and her parents?
Discharge teaching should include?
Is it appropriate that Roslyn stay in school? What about activities?
Group B: complete the initial discussion
Charley is 10 months old. His parents brought him to the pediatrician because he was sleeping more than average, refusing to eat, and is not pulling himself up as other children.
He cries while in the ‘jumper’ and screams when they try to have him stand. After some time Charley’s pediatrician informs the parents that the diagnosis is ALL.
In your research, what have you learned regarding this cancer and the prognosis?
What are the treatment modalities recommended for this disease?
Group A: Complete the subsequent discussion
Charley’s parents are devastated with the diagnosis and are grieving. Their pediatrician and oncologist are supportive but realistic and scheduling a meeting with hospice for education and grief counseling.
Describe grieving.
Provide palliative care to your patient. Provide support to his parents.

Assignment: Benchmark – Evidence-Based
Assignment: Benchmark – Evidence-Based
Week 7 assignment
Benchmark – Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Final Paper
Throughout this course you will be developing a formal, evidence-based practice proposal.
The proposal is the plan for an evidence-based practice project designed to address a problem, issue, or concern in the professional work setting. Although several types of evidence can be used to support a proposed solution, a sufficient and compelling base of support from valid research studies is required as the major component of that evidence. Proposals are submitted in a format suitable for obtaining formal approval in the work setting. Proposals will vary in length depending upon the problem or issue addressed; they can be between 3,500 and 5,000 words. The cover sheet, abstract, references page, and appendices are not included in the word limit.
Section headings and letters for each section component are required. Responses are addressed in narrative form in relation to that number. Evaluation of the proposal in all sections is based upon the extent to which the depth of content reflects graduate-level critical-thinking skills.
This project contains seven formal sections:
Section A: Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment
Section B: Problem Description
Section C: Literature Support
Section D: Solution Description
Section E: Change Model
Section F: Implementation Plan
Section G: Evaluation of Process
Each section (A-G) will be submitted as separate assignments so your instructor can provide feedback (refer to applicable modules for further descriptions of each section).
The final paper will consist of the completed project (with revisions to all sections), title page, abstract, reference list, and appendices. Appendices will include a conceptual model for the project, handouts, data and evaluation collection tools, a budget, a timeline, resource lists, and approval forms.
Use the “NUR-699 EBP Implementation Plan Guide” and “NUR-699 Evidence-Based Practice Project Student Example” to assist you. Also refer to “NUR-699 Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal Format.”
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Assignment:Evidence-Based Practice Presentation
Assignment:Evidence-Based Practice Presentation
Week 7 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Presentation
Develop a presentation no longer than 10-12 minutes with comprehensive speaker’s notes that covers all of the major areas of your proposal.
You will need to post your Evidence-Based Practice Presentation to the main forum in Topic 8 as directed by the instructor for class discussion and peer feedback.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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 not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Question 2
Benchmark – Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Final Paper
Throughout this course you will be developing a formal, evidence-based practice proposal.
The proposal is the plan for an evidence-based practice project designed to address a problem, issue, or concern in the professional work setting. Although several types of evidence can be used to support a proposed solution, a sufficient and compelling base of support from valid research studies is required as the major component of that evidence. Proposals are submitted in a format suitable for obtaining formal approval in the work setting. Proposals will vary in length depending upon the problem or issue addressed; they can be between 3,500 and 5,000 words. The cover sheet, abstract, references page, and appendices are not included in the word limit.
Section headings and letters for each section component are required. Responses are addressed in narrative form in relation to that number. Evaluation of the proposal in all sections is based upon the extent to which the depth of content reflects graduate-level critical-thinking skills.
This project contains seven formal sections:
Section A: Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment
Section B: Problem Description
Section C: Literature Support
Section D: Solution Description
Section E: Change Model
Section F: Implementation Plan
Section G: Evaluation of Process
Each section (A-G) will be submitted as separate assignments so your instructor can provide feedback (refer to applicable modules for further descriptions of each section).
The final paper will consist of the completed project (with revisions to all sections), title page, abstract, reference list, and appendices. Appendices will include a conceptual model for the project, handouts, data and evaluation collection tools, a budget, a timeline, resource lists, and approval forms.
Use the “NUR-699 EBP Implementation Plan Guide” and “NUR-699 Evidence-Based Practice Project Student Example” to assist you. Also refer to “NUR-699 Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal Format.”
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

DISCUSS: NURSING PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
DISCUSS: NURSING PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
CLINICAL CASE PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for learners to:
· Have the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout all core courses in the FNP track and previous clinical courses.
· Demonstrate an advancing understanding of the care of women and children.
· Demonstrate the ability to analyze previous patients seen in the clinical setting be able to perform an evidenced-based review of their case, diagnosis, and plan, while guiding and taking feedback from peers regarding the case
· Demonstrate professional communication and leadership, while advancing the education of peers.
Course Outcomes
1. Integrate current evidence based clinical practice guidelines in the care of childbearing and childrearing families.
2. Appropriately apply anticipatory guidance and health promotion in the care of childbearing and childrearing families.
3. Assess growth and developmental milestones in the care of childbearing and childrearing families.
4. Construct an evidence based reproductive health management plan.
5. Identify and address healthcare needs of marginalized childbearing and childrearing families
Requirements
For Week 7 of the course you will be presenting your own case from clinical. The case should be clear, organized, and meet the following guidelines:]
Initial Case Presentation:
The initial presentation should include BOTH the subjective and objective data on the patient organized as you would organize them in a SOAP (CC, HPI – in paragraph format (no OLDCART); ROS, PE findings, and any lab or diagnostic findings for your patient.
**Do not put the diagnosis or plan in initial post.
WEEK 7: The case should be women’s health (meaning a case relating to some aspect of women’s healthcare, unique to women).
WEEK 7 specific guidelines: The case should include some aspect of one the following – contraceptive management, sexuality, sexual health, menses or complaint thereof, pubertal development in a female, a well woman exam, STD, vaginitis, perineal skin changes, breast health or breast complaint, pregnancy, pre-conceptual health, post-partum health/problem, or a complaint thereof, or a disease specific to women or found in greater frequency in women. This might include a disease such as post-partum depression. Please do not use UTI.
Leading the Discussion: Post your subjective, objective, and diagnostic data for your patient by Tuesday at 11:59 PM MT.
Interactive Dialogue: As a student you will also be required to respond to at least two (2) other students initial case presentation. In your responses, you must include the following: Your top three (3) differentials based on the information provided, the primary diagnosis you are leaning toward, how you would treat that diagnosis. Use references to support your response. *DEADLINE – YOUR RESPONSES TO 2 STUDENTS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY AT 11:59 p.m. (MT). **If all students have a response, then choose the student with the least responses to their posting.
Clinical Case Presentation Summary Criteria:
By Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT, post a summary reply to your initial post and respond to any faculty questions to your initial posting or question(s) posed to the general class. Use references to support all of your responses.
Criteria for Summary Post should include all of the following required elements: Summary post written in paragraph(s) type format (No SOAP); discuss primary and any applicable secondary diagnoses along with treatment plan for each diagnosis. Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation support for all of the listed diagnoses; Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation for each treatment plan. Differential diagnoses are eliminated.
*Remember not to use any patient identifiers in your posting (this would be full names or disclosure of clinic name, preceptor name, et cetera). Please include age, gender, and race.
Criterion
Exceptional
Outstanding or highest level of performance
Exceeds
Very good or high level of performance
Meets
Satisfactory level of performance
Needs Improvement
Poor or failing level of performance
Developing
Unsatisfactory level of performance
Total Points Possible = 100
Application of Course Knowledge
30 Points
26 Points
24 Points
12 Points
0 Points
Case presentation contributes unique perspectives/insights applicable to the results from the physical exam and data.
Initial presentation in paragraph format using the following elements:
· chief complaint/concern,
· HPI – narrative/paragraph type format. (No OLDCART)
· ROS –
· PE
· Lab and/or diagnostic data, or statement that data was unavailable at time of visit/follow up
Case presentation contributes unique perspectives or insights, but may lack some applicability to presented case study:
Initial presentation is missing ONE of the following: HPI, CC, ROS, PE, or Lab/diagnostic data
Case presentation contributes unique perspectives or insights, but may lack some applicability to presented case study:
Initial presentation is missing TWO of the following: HPI, CC, ROS, PE, or Lab/diagnostic data
Case presentation contributes unique perspectives or insights, but may lack some applicability to presented case study:
Initial presentation is missing THREE of the following: HPI, CC, ROS, PE, or Lab/diagnostic data
Case presentation offers no insight or application to the case presentation.
Four or more elements of SOAP criteria expectation are missing or not met.
Support from Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
30 Points
26 Points
24 Points
12 Points
0 Points
Case presentation discussion is supported by evidence from four (4) appropriate sources –One from an EBP Clinical Guidelines and three from Peer Reviewed Journal Articles from Chamberlain Online Library published within the last 5 years.
In-text citations and full references are provided.
Case presentation discussion is supported by three (3) scholarly sources: at least one from an EBP Clinical Guidelines and two from Peer Reviewed Journal Articles from Chamberlain Online Library published within the last 5 years.
In-text citations and full references are provided.
Case presentation discussion is supported by two (2) scholarly sources: at least one from an EBP Clinical Guidelines and one from Peer Reviewed Journal Articles from Chamberlain Online Library published within the last 5 years.
In-text citations and full references are provided.
Case presentation discussion is partially supported with one scholarly source or include citations to non-scholarly/evidence based websites as support.
Reference(s) listed and cited but does not fully support – particularly diagnoses and treatment(s).
References used not published within the last 5 years.
In-text citations and full references are not provided.
Discussion posts contain no evidence-based practice reference or citation from appropriate sources.
*Students should note that fictitious sources, sources that are clearly not read by the student and used, or sources that have incorrect dates will result in an automatic ZERO (0) for this section for the week.
Organization
10 Points
9 Points
8 Points
4 Points
0 Points
Presents case study in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence.
Summary post is submitted by due date and includes all of the following required elements: Summary post written in paragraph(s) type format (No SOAP); discuss primary and any secondary diagnoses along with treatment plan for each diagnosis. Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation support for all of the listed diagnoses; Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation for each treatment plan
Presents case study in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence. However, summary post is missing one (1) of the following elements: use of correct format (No SOAP); Discussion of primary diagnosis; Any applicable secondary diagnoses; Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation support for all of the listed diagnoses; Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation for each treatment plan.
Presents case study in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence. However, Summary post is missing two (2) of the following elements: use of correct format (No SOAP); discussion of primary and any secondary diagnoses along with treatment plan for each diagnosis. Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation support for all of the listed diagnoses; Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation for each treatment plan
Presents case study in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence. However, summary post is missing three (3) of the following elements: use of correct format (No SOAP). Discussion of primary and any secondary diagnoses along with treatment plan for each diagnosis. Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation support for all of the listed diagnoses; Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation for each treatment plan
Case presentation is unclear or not relevant to presenting chief complaint/concern and HPI or summary post is missing four (4) or more of the following elements: use of correct format (No SOAP). Discuss primary and any secondary diagnoses along with treatment plan for each diagnosis. Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation support for all of the listed diagnoses; Scholarly and evidence based in-text citation for each treatment plan.
Interactive Dialogue
26 Points
23 Points
21 Points
10 Points
0 Points
Responds substantively to at least two topic-related post of a peer including evidence from appropriate sources by Friday, 11:59 p.m. MT and responds to faculty questions posted to the student’s initial post and all questions posted in general to the class Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.
· For each peer response, Includes three appropriate differential diagnoses with rationale and presumed diagnosis with treatment.
· Rationale for each differential diagnosis and treatment plan is supported with in-text citation using scholarly evidence.
Responds to at least two (2) student peers’ initial post but the nature of one or more responses are not substantive or missing evidence from appropriate sources to support responses.
and
Responds to faculty questions posted to the student’s initial post and all questions posted in general to the class by the Sunday deadline.
Responds substantively to one (1) student peer’s initial post with evidence from appropriate sources to support response.
and
Responds to faculty questions posted to the student’s initial post and all questions posted to the class as a whole by the Sunday deadline.
Responds to one (1) student peer’s initial post but the nature of the responses is not substantive or missing evidence from appropriate sources to support response.
and
Does not respond to faculty question(s) posted to the student’s initial post and all questions posted in general to the class by the Sunday deadline.
Does not respond to any topic-related peer post by Friday deadline and does not respond to faculty question(s) posted to the student’s initial post and all questions posted in general to the class by the Sunday deadline.
Grammar, Syntax, APA
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
0 points
APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one errors.
Two to four errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
Five to seven errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
Eight to nine errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
Post contains ten or greater errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation or repeatedly makes the same errors after faculty feedback.
Participation
Submits initial case presentation by 11:59 p.m. MT on Tuesday; .
0 points deducted
Points deducted for late or missing posts
Submits initial case presentation by 11:59 p.m. MT on Tuesday;
Ten percent (10%) for late initial case presentation discussion post not posted by Tuesday, 11:59pm MT
DISCUSS: NURSING PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
DISCUSS: NURSING PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
DISCUSS: NURSING PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
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Assignment:Baby Delivered Via C/Section
Assignment:Baby Delivered Via C/Section
Module 4 discussion
Discussion A/B
Complete the discussion in Group A or B as assigned by the instructor and then respond to the alternate group. All students are required to review all posts for general knowledge. Keep in mind that you will earn points for your initial discussion posts, as well as your responses. If you do not posts responses, you cannot earn full credit. Refer to the Discussion Rubric on how points are earned.
Discussion Group A:
Mary’s 1st baby was delivered via c/section due to the baby being in the breech position. She is requesting a VBAC (vaginal birth after c/section) for this her second baby. By ultrasound this baby is in the vertex position. In reviewing the postoperative report from her first surgery – it is noted that she had a low transverse uterine incision.
What are your thoughts on having a vaginal birth with this second baby?
What education can you provide to her?
What is the risk to her and does this change your thoughts and advise?
Group B Response
Mary is not progressing in labor appropriately, and the decision has been made to move toward a cesarean section. She understands, agrees, and signs the consent for surgery. You will again accept this patient in the recovery – or initial postpartum period.
Recognize that you will complete BUBBLEHE assessment. In addition, the abdominal assessment will also include assessment of the incision. Note the type of dressing used to cover the incision. Is it approximated? Is there any bleeding? Does she have bowel sounds? Is the abdomen distended? Is it soft? Do you assess the fundus and where is it located? It should be firm. Note pain assessment.
Discussion Group B will provide initial post to the following questions, and respond to Group A.
Discussion Group B:
Postpartum:
Susan P. had a SVD (spontaneous vaginal delivery) today approximately 2 hours ago. The labor and delivery nurse is calling to give you report. She is new and not sure what you want to know from her.
What questions do you need to ask to provide comprehensive care to this patient once she is transferred into your care?
Group A Response
Note that you discover that Susan is Rh negative, her baby is Rh positive. What now?
Please discuss Rhogam. The drug, the need, the route, the risk.
When must you give this and under what circumstances will you give this injection?
Please also recall any other reason Rhogam would be given, and when.

Assignment: Evidence-Based Change Model
Assignment: Evidence-Based Change Model
Week 5 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section E: Change Model
In 500-750 words (not including the title page and reference page), apply a change model to the implementation plan. Include the following:
Rogers’ diffusion of innovation theory is a particularly good theoretical framework to apply to an EBP project. However, students may also choose to use change models, such as Duck’s change curve model or the transtheoretical model of behavioral change. Other conceptual models presented such as a utilization model (Stetler’s model) and EBP models (the Iowa model and ARCC model) can also be used as a framework for applying your evidence-based intervention in clinical practice.
Apply one of the above models and carry your implementation through each of the stages, phases, or steps identified in the chosen model.
In addition, create a conceptual model of the project. Although you will not be submitting the conceptual model you design in Topic 5 with the narrative, the conceptual model should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section E: Change Model” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Week 5 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section F: Implementation Plan
In 500-750 words (not including the title page and reference page), provide a description of the methods to be used to implement the proposed solution. Include the following:
Describe the setting and access to potential subjects. If there is a need for a consent or approval form, then one must be created. Although you will not be submitting the consent or approval form(s) in Topic 5 with the narrative, the consent or approval form(s) should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Describe the amount of time needed to complete this project. Create a timeline. Make sure the timeline is general enough that it can be implemented at any date. Although you will not be submitting the timeline in Topic 5 with the narrative, the timeline should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Describe the resources (human, fiscal, and other) or changes needed in the implementation of the solution. Consider the clinical tools or process changes that would need to take place. Provide a resource list. Although you will not be submitting the resource list in Topic 5 with the narrative, the resource list should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Describe the methods and instruments, such as a questionnaire, scale, or test to be used for monitoring the implementation of the proposed solution. Develop the instruments. Although you will not be submitting the individual instruments in Topic 5 with the narrative, the instruments should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Explain the process for delivering the (intervention) solution and indicate if any training will be needed.
Provide an outline of the data collection plan. Describe how data management will be maintained and by whom. Furthermore, provide an explanation of how the data analysis and interpretation process will be conducted. Develop the data collection tools that will be needed. Although you will not be submitting the data collection tools in Topic 5 with the narrative, the data collection tools should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Describe the strategies to deal with the management of any barriers, facilitators, and challenges.
Establish the feasibility of the implementation plan. Address the costs for personnel, consumable supplies, equipment (if not provided by the institute), computer related costs (librarian consultation, database access, etc.), and other costs (travel, presentation development). Make sure to provide a brief rationale for each. Develop a budget plan. Although you will not be submitting the budget plan in Topic 5 with the narrative, the budget plan should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Describe the plans to maintain, extend, revise, and discontinue a proposed solution after implementation.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section F: Implementation Plan” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Week 6 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal: Section G: Evaluation of Process
In 500-750 words (not including the title page and reference page), develop an evaluation plan to be included in your final evidence-based practice project. Provide the following criteria in the evaluation, making sure it is comprehensive and concise:
Describe the rationale for the methods used in collecting the outcome data.
Describe the ways in which the outcome measures evaluate the extent to which the project objectives are achieved.
Describe how the outcomes will be measured and evaluated based on the evidence. Address validity, reliability, and applicability.
Describe strategies to take if outcomes do not provide positive results.
Describe implications for practice and future research.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section G: Evaluation” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.

Process of Translating Nursing Knowledge
Process of Translating Nursing Knowledge
Week 7 Assignment
Theoretical Framework to Support Evidence-based Practice: PowerPoint Presentation
The Week 7 Assignment Theoretical Framework to Support Evidence-based Practice PowerPoint Presentation is due Sunday 11:59pm MT at the end of Week 7. The guidelines and rubric for this assignment are listed below and in Course Resources
Purpose
Master’s prepared nurses actively engage in the process of translating nursing knowledge into practice, thereby establishing evidence-based approaches within the discipline. Throughout this process, a theoretical framework provides a meaningful context to guide and support the evidence-based practice. The purpose of this assignment is to identify a theory or model which can be used as a framework for a future evidence-based project within the MSN program.
Course Outcomes
Through this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes:
Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the translation of knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (CO #2)
Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationships among the components, and application to advanced nursing practice. (CO#4)
Total Points Possible
This assessment is worth 100 points.
Due Date
Submit your file(s) by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 7.
Requirements
Criteria for Content
Review literature regarding issues or concerns within your selected area of advanced practice nursing.
Select a theory or model which is relevant to your selected area of advanced practice nursing and would offer a meaningful context for evidence-based practice surrounding the issue or concern which you identified.
In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.
Introduction to the presentation
Identify and describe a theory or model, and explain its relevance to the selected area of advanced practice
Describe an issue or concern regarding the selected area of advanced practice, and explain its impact on health care outcomes
Explain how the theory or model can be used as a framework to guide evidence-based practice to address the issue or concern, and discuss the unique insight or perspective offered through the application of this theory or model.
Conclusion to the presentation
References
Preparing the presentation
Submission Requirements
Application: Use Microsoft Word 2013™ to create the PowerPoint presentation.
Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be 7 total slides (excluding title and reference slides).
Speaker notes are used and include in-text citations when applicable.
A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used.
Submission: Submit your files.
Best Practices in Preparing the Presentation
The following are best practices in preparing this presentation:
Review directions thoroughly.
Follow submission requirements.
Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located in Course Resources.
Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced correctly.
A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used.
Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.

Assignment: Informatics Organizations Databases.
Assignment: Informatics Organizations Databases.
Week 4 discussion
There are many possible sources of literature available, including the West Coast University library electronic databases (Medline, Cinahl, ProQuest, LexisNexis Academic, and PubMed) and online journals provided by informatics organizations. Which specific scholarly articles did you use for your literature review and why did you choose them for your topic?
Question 2
Week 3 discussion
When you delve into research, you may find an exhaustive amount of information on your topic. How will you organize your research? What strategies or tools will you use to keep track of everything you are reading, referencing, and synthesizing? In your post, list the keywords you will use to search your topic. Provide suggestions to your peers for focusing the search or for searching subtopics.
Question 3
Week 2 discussion
The role of the informaticist is to facilitate innovative project solutions, encourage team collaboration, help staff learn new systems, etc. What part does research and investigation into specific issues, problems, and trends play in the role of the informaticist? What competencies and skill sets are required for managing change that is based on research?
Question 4
Week 1 discussion
In 1–2 paragraphs, describe issues and trends that affect health informatics. What is the current state of affairs in in general? For example, most facilities have implemented an electronic health record system, but interoperability with their other systems may be an issue. As a nursing informaticist change agent, how can you address these types of concerns in your field?
Question 5
Week 2 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section A: Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment
Before making a case for an evidence-based project, it is essential to understand the culture of the organization in order to begin assessing its readiness for EBP implementation. Select an appropriate organizational culture survey tool and use this instrument to assess the organization’s readiness.
Develop an analysis of 250 words from the results, addressing your organization’s readiness level, possible project barriers and facilitators, as well as how to integrate clinical inquiry.
Make sure to include the rationale for the survey categories scores that were significantly high and low, incorporating details and/or examples. Also explain how to integrate clinical inquiry into the organization, providing strategies that strengthen the organizations weaker areas.
Submit a summary of your results. The actual survey results do not need to be included.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, revise “Section A: Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment” for your final paper submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Week 2 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section B: Problem Description
Write a paper of 500-750 words (not including the title page and reference page) on your proposed problem description for your EBP project. The paper should address the following:
Describe the background of the problem. Tell the story of the issue and why it deserves attention.
Identify the stakeholders/change agents. Who, or what organizations, are concerned, may benefit from, or are affected by this proposal. List the interested parties, patients, students, agencies, Joint Commission, etc.
Use the feedback from the Topic 2 main forum post and refine your PICOT question. Make sure that the question fits with your graduate degree specialization.
State the purpose and project objectives in specific, realistic, and measurable terms. The objective should address what is to be gained. This is a restatement of the question, providing focus. Measurements need to be taken before and after the evidence-based practice is introduced to identify the expected changes.
5) Provide supportive rationale that the problem or issue is an important one for nursing to resolve using relevant professional literature sources.
Develop an initial reference list to assure that there is adequate literature to support your evidence-based practice project. Follow the “Steps to an Efficient Search to Answer a Clinical Question” box in chapter 3 of the textbook. Use “NUR-699 Search Method Example” to assist you.
7) The majority of references should be research articles. However, national sources such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS), or the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and others may be used when you are gathering statistics to provide the rationale for the problem.
Once you get into the literature, you may find there is very little research to support your topic and you will have to start all over again. Remember, in order for this to be an evidence-based project, you must have enough evidence to introduce this as a practice change. If you find that you do not have enough supporting evidence to change a practice, then further research would need to be conducted.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section B: Problem Description” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.

Assignment: Evidence-Based Literature Support
Assignment: Evidence-Based Literature Support
Week 3 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section C: Literature Support
To begin, work through the reference list that was created in the “Section B: Problem Description” assignment in Topic 2. Appraise each resource using the “Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklists,” available in the textbook appendix. The specific checklist you use will be determined by the type of evidence within the resource.
Develop a research table to organize and summarize the research studies. Using a summary table allows you to be more concise in your narrative description. Only research studies used to support your intervention are summarized in this table. Refer to the “Evaluation Table Template,” available in the textbook appendix. Use the “Evaluation Table Template” as an adaptable template.
Write a narrative of 750-1,000 words (not including the title page and references) that presents the research support for the projects problem and proposed solution. Make sure to do the following:
Include a description of the search method (e.g., databases, keywords, criteria for inclusion and exclusion, and number of studies that fit your criteria).
Summarize all of the research studies used as evidence. The essential components of each study need to be described so that readers can evaluate its scientific merit, including study strengths and limitations.
Incorporate a description of the validity of the internal and external research.
It is essential to make sure that the research support for the proposed solution is sufficient, compelling, relevant, and from peer-reviewed professional journal articles
Although you will not be submitting the checklist information or the evaluation table you design in Topic 3 with the narrative, the checklist information and evaluation table should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section C: Literature Support” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Week 4 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section D: Solution Description
Write a paper of 500-750 words (not including the title page and reference page) paper for your proposed evidence-based practice project solution. Address the following criteria:
Proposed Solution: (a) Describe the proposed solution (or intervention) for the problem and the way(s) in which it is consistent with current evidence. Heavily reference and provide substantial evidence for your solution or intervention. (b) Consider if the intervention may be unrealistic in your setting, too costly, or there is a lack of appropriate training available to deliver the intervention. If the intervention is unrealistic, you may need to go back and make changes to your PICOT before continuing.
Organization Culture: Explain the way(s) in which the proposed solution is consistent with the organization or community culture and resources.
Expected Outcomes: Explain the expected outcomes of the project. The outcomes should flow from the PICOT.
Method to Achieve Outcomes: Develop an outline of how the outcomes will be achieved. List any specific barriers that will need to be assessed and eliminated. Make sure to mention any assumptions or limitations which may need to be addressed.
Outcome Impact: Describe the impact the outcomes will have on one or all of the following indicators: quality care improvement, patient-centered quality care, efficiency of processes, environmental changes, and/or professional expertise.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section D: Solution Description” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.

Assignment: Treating Pediatric Clients
Assignment: Treating Pediatric Clients
Week 2 assignment
Assignment: Assessing and Treating Pediatric Clients With Mood Disorders
When pediatric clients present with mood disorders, the process of assessing, diagnosing, and treating them can be quite complex. Children not only present with different signs and symptoms than adult clients with the same disorders, but they also metabolize medications much differently. As a result, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners must exercise caution when prescribing psychotropic medications to these clients. For this Assignment, as you examine the client case study in this week’s Learning Resources, consider how you might assess and treat pediatric clients presenting with mood disorders.
Note: This Assignment is the first of 10 assignments that are based on interactive client case studies. For these assignments, you will be required to make decisions about how to assess and treat clients. Each of your decisions will have a consequence. Some consequences will be insignificant, and others may be life altering. You are not expected to make the “right” decision every time; in fact, some scenarios may not have a “right” decision. You are, however, expected to learn from each decision you make and demonstrate the ability to weigh risks versus benefits to prescribe appropriate treatments for clients.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Assess client factors and history to develop personalized plans of antidepressant therapy for pediatric clients
Analyze factors that influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in pediatric clients requiring antidepressant therapy
Evaluate efficacy of treatment plans
Analyze ethical and legal implications related to prescribing antidepressant therapy to pediatric clients
Learning Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
Note: All Stahl resources can be accessed through the Walden Library using this link. This link will take you to a log-in page for the Walden Library. Once you log into the library, the Stahl website will appear.
Stahl, S. M. (2013). Stahl’s essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications (4th ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
Note: To access the following chapters, click on the Essential Psychopharmacology, 4th ed tab on the Stahl Online website and select the appropriate chapter. Be sure to read all sections on the left navigation bar for each chapter.
Chapter 6, “Mood Disorders”
Chapter 7, “Antidepressants”
Stahl, S. M. (2014b). The prescriber’s guide (5th ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
Note: To access the following medications, click on the The Prescriber’s Guide, 5th ed tab on the Stahl Online website and select the appropriate chapter. Be sure to read all sections on the left navigation bar for each chapter.
Review the following medications:
amitriptyline
bupropion
citalopram
clomipramine
desipramine
desvenlafaxine
doxepin
duloxetine
escitalopram
fluoxetine
fluvoxamine
imipramine
ketamine
mirtazapine
nortriptyline
paroxetine
selegiline
sertraline
trazodone
venlafaxine
vilazodone
vortioxetine
Magellan Health, Inc. (2013). Appropriate use of psychotropic drugs in children and adolescents: A clinical monograph. Retrieved from http://www.magellanhealth.com/media/445492/magellan-psychotropicdrugs-0203141.pdf
Rao, U. (2013). Biomarkers in pediatric depression. Depression & Anxiety, 30(9), 787–791. doi:10.1002/da.22171
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Vitiello, B. (2012). Principles in using psychotropic medication in children and adolescents. In J. M. Rey (Ed.), IACAPAP e-Textbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Geneva: International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions. Retrieved from http://iacapap.org/wp-content/uploads/A.7-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY-072012.pdf
Poznanski, E., & Mokros, H. (1996). Child Depression Rating Scale–Revised. Los Angeles, CA: Western Psychological Services.