Identify two (2) personal relationships  (remember these relationships meet emotional, relational, and instrumental needs, as they are intimate, close, and interdependent relationships such as those we have with best friends, partners, or immediate family)

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As written in our textbook,  “Social exchange theoryessentially entails a weighing of the costs and rewards in a given relationship. Rewards are outcomes that we get from a relationship that benefit us in some way, while costs range from granting favors to providing emotional support.”

1.  Identify two (2) personal relationships  (remember these relationships meet emotional, relational, and instrumental needs, as they are intimate, close, and interdependent relationships such as those we have with best friends, partners, or immediate family)

2. Write a few sentences describing the first relationship (without using names).

3.  Write three (3)  paragraphs about this relationship explaining  the costs, rewards, interdependence, and commitment.  Be sure to include:

Material Rewards
Time Rewards
Health Rewards
Emotional Rewards

Material Costs
Time Costs
Health Costs
Emotional Costs

4.  Write a few sentences describing the second relationship (without using names).

5. Write three (3)  paragraphs about this relationship explaining  the costs and rewards (listed above), interdependence, and commitment.

Gami is a 48-year-old who you discover when completing a health history is taking cinnamon to treat Type II Diabetes. She is specifically using cassia Cinnamon. You also discover that she is taking Ginseng to assist with memory. Her prescribed medications are Aricept and Coumadin.

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Gami is a 48-year-old who you discover when completing a health history is taking cinnamon to treat Type II Diabetes. She is specifically using cassia Cinnamon. You also discover that she is taking Ginseng to assist with memory. Her prescribed medications are Aricept and Coumadin.

Ms. GM is a 48-year-old who presents to your clinic to establish care. During the health history, you learn that she has a history of Type II Diabetes. When asked about prescription and non-traditional medications, she reports being prescribed Aricept, Coumadin, Cassia cinnamon for Type II Diabetes and Ginseng for memory.

  1. Is there any additional subjective or objective information you need for this client? Explain.
  2. What would be your position on the Ms. GMs use of alternative supplements for her diabetes and memory? Explain and include contraindications, if any.
  3. Are there any additional test/assessments you would complete for this patient given this list of medications? Explain.
  4. How might your treatment plan, in terms of medications, differ for this patient? Include the class of the medication, mechanism of action, route, the half-life; how it is metabolized in and eliminated from the body; contraindications and black box warnings.
  5. What health maintenance or preventive education is important for this client based on your choice medication/treatment?

Identify the different theories and their implications on the aging process.

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Theories of Aging Paper

Identify the different theories and their implications on the aging process.

  1. Define aging from biologic, sociologic, and psychological theories.
  2. Develop nursing interventions based on the psychosocial issues and biologic changes associated with older adulthood.
  3. Discuss several nursing implications for each of the major biologic, sociologic, and psychological theories of aging.
  4. Based on your experience what health promotion strategies would you recommend to facilitate successful aging?

Submission Instructions:

  • The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
  • The paper is to be formatted per current APA, be clear, concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
  • The paper is to be 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
  • Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
  • Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.

 It is March 2020, and COVID-19 has resulted in lockdowns and stay-at-home orders nationwide. Patients are fearful to visit healthcare offices and hospitals, for routine care or other illnesses. As a result, virtual technologies are introduced to bridge the gap between healthcare needs and an emerging pandemic. Patients are encouraged to schedule visits virtually and seek care in new ways. 

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It is March 2020, and COVID-19 has resulted in lockdowns and stay-at-home orders nationwide. Patients are fearful to visit healthcare offices and hospitals, for routine care or other illnesses. As a result, virtual technologies are introduced to bridge the gap between healthcare needs and an emerging pandemic. Patients are encouraged to schedule visits virtually and seek care in new ways.

 

While the impacts of COVID-19 in 2020 were immediate, how might these changes influence the capabilities of healthcare beyond a pandemic? How might these changes become permanent or even facilitate further change and innovation?

For this Discussion, you will explore the impact of digital technology on nursing practice. Consider the influence these technologies may have on nursing practice, and what skills you might need to hone in on in order to address these needs.

To Prepare

  • Review the Learning Resources for this week and focus on the article, “How COVID-19 Accelerated the Digital Transformation of Healthcare.”
  • Reflect on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare and nursing practice.
  • Consider your nursing background and professional interests as you view the video.
  • What potential skills, knowledge, or competencies might you need to develop for your healthcare organization or nursing practice given the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic?

 

Post a response to your blog describing your own experiences with digital changes and how the COVID-19 has affected your healthcare organization or nursing practice. Address the following:

  • Summarize how informatics has impacted or changed nursing practice, especially with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provide an example from your personal or professional experience. Be sure to also include the name of the professional organization you belong to.
  • Explain how established informatics competencies may influence quality of care, safety improvements, and any other changes since the pandemic for excellence in nursing practice. Be specific. What would you need to do to develop skills, knowledge, and competencies in order to apply the technology?
  • Describe your informatics strengths and preferences, as well as potential challenges and areas for development.
  • Do you think the information technology framework discussed in the Ye, et al. (2020) article is applicable in the U.S. to manage COVID and other major pandemics? How much of what is discussed do we currently use?
  • Describe one strategy for enhancing and updating your project management and informatics skills and competencies.

Gami is a 48-year-old who you discover when completing a health history is taking cinnamon to treat Type II Diabetes. She is specifically using cassia, Cinnamon. You also discover that she is taking Ginseng to assist with memory. Her prescribed medications are Aricept and Coumadin.

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Gami is a 48-year-old who you discover when completing a health history is taking cinnamon to treat Type II Diabetes. She is specifically using cassia, Cinnamon. You also discover that she is taking Ginseng to assist with memory. Her prescribed medications are Aricept and Coumadin.

Ms. GM is a 48-year-old who presents to your clinic to establish care. During the health history, you learn that she has a history of Type II Diabetes. When asked about prescription and non-traditional medications, she reports being prescribed Aricept, Coumadin, Cassia cinnamon for Type II Diabetes and Ginseng for memory.

  1. Is there any additional subjective or objective information you need for this client? Explain.
  2. What would be your position on the Ms. GMs use of alternative supplements for her diabetes and memory? Explain and include contraindications, if any.
  3. Are there any additional test/assessments you would complete for this patient given this list of medications? Explain.
  4. How might your treatment plan, in terms of medications, differ for this patient? Include the class of the medication, mechanism of action, route, the half-life; how it is metabolized in and eliminated from the body; contraindications and black box warnings.
  5. What health maintenance or preventive education is important for this client based on your choice medication/treatment?

Trends and Issues in Health care

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 1) Minimum 6 full pages (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per page

           Part 1: minimum 1 page

           Part 2: minimum 1 page

           Part 3: minimum 4 pages

   Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms

All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph

         Bulleted responses are not accepted

         Don’t write in the first person 

Don’t copy and paste the questions.

Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)

********************************It will be verified by SafeAssign (Identify the percentage of similarity of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)

4) Minimum 3 references (APA format) per part not older than 5 years  (Journals, books) (No websites)

Part 3:   Minimum 5 references (APA format) per part not older than 5 years  (Journals, books) (No websites)

All references must be consistent with the topic-purpose-focus of the parts. Different references are not allowed.

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:

Part 1.doc 

Part 2.doc

__________________________________________________________________________________

Part 1: Trends and Issues in Health care

1. Discuss the events that have contributed (or will continue to contribute) to the nursing shortage, or that contribute to a shortage in a region or specialty.

2. Discuss at least one way that the nursing profession is currently working toward a resolution of this problem.

3. How the nursing shortage has been addressed in your state (Florida), community, or specialty area.

Part 2: Trends and Issues in Health care

1. Explain how health care reform has helped shift the focus from a disease-oriented health care system to one of wellness and prevention.

2. Discuss ways in which health care will continue this trend and explain the role of nursing in supporting and facilitating this shift.

3. Provide an example of wellness and prevention initiatives your organization or specialty area has in place.

Part 3: Trends and Issues in Health care

Review the IOM report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” and “Campaign for Action: State Action Coalition” website.

Purpose: Discuss the influence the IOM report and state-based action coalitions have had on nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing workforce development, and how they continue to advance the goals for the nursing profession.

1. Describe the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”

2. Outline the four “Key Messages” that structure the IOM Report recommendations.

3. Explain how these have transformed or influenced nursing practice, nursing education and training, nursing leadership, and nursing workforce development.

a. Provide examples.

4. Discuss the role of state-based action coalitions.

a.  Explain how these coalitions help advance the goals specified in the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”

5. Research the initiatives on which your state’s (Florida)action coalition is working.

a. Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition.

b. Discuss the ways these initiatives advance the nursing profession.

6. Describe barriers to advancement that currently exist in your state and explain how nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers.(Florida).

introduction: briefly describes the history and development of nursing as a profession

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In this assignment, the student will explore the history and characteristics of nursing professionalism. is nursing a profession? According to the textbook (Beth Perry Black. (2020). Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges (9th ed.). Elsevier/Saunders.) (chapters 3-5) Different criteria and behaviors characterize a profession. Examples include service/altruism, accountability, autonomy, specialized training and knowledge, research, competency, self-regulation, ethical conduct, and a professional organization. In current nursing literature, what examples can you find that demonstrate these criteria in nursing practice? present a case for the recognition of nursing as a profession.

in a 4 to 5 page APA format, the student will address the issue of nursing professionalism.

-introduction: briefly describes the history and development of nursing as a profession

-discuss how nursing demonstrates at least three characteristics/behaviors of a profession -provides examples from current nursing literature.

-describes one barrier to the recognition of nursing as a profession

-conclusion: discuss the current role nurses can play in advancing the profession of nursing

**4-5 pages in APA format (excluding title and reference page)

**includes 5 current and credible references – 3 must be peer-reviewed nursing journal articles

Identify the different theories and their implications on the aging process.

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Theories of Aging Paper

Identify the different theories and their implications on the aging process.

  1. Define aging from biologic, sociologic, and psychological theories.
  2. Develop nursing interventions based on the psychosocial issues and biologic changes associated with older adulthood.
  3. Discuss several nursing implications for each of the major biologic, sociologic, and psychological theories of aging.
  4. Based on your experience what health promotion strategies would you recommend to facilitate successful aging?

Submission Instructions:

  • The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
  • The paper is to be formatted per current APA, be clear, concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
  • The paper is to be 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
  • Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
  • Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.

Healthcare organizations continually seek to optimize healthcare performance. For years, this approach was a three-pronged one known as the Triple Aim, with efforts focused on improved population health, enhanced patient experience, and lower healthcare costs.

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Healthcare organizations continually seek to optimize healthcare performance. For years, this approach was a three-pronged one known as the Triple Aim, with efforts focused on improved population health, enhanced patient experience, and lower healthcare costs.

More recently, this approach has evolved to a Quadruple Aim by including a focus on improving the work life of healthcare providers. Each of these measures are impacted by decisions made at the organizational level, and organizations have increasingly turned to EBP to inform and justify these decisions.

To Prepare:

  • Read the articles by Sikka, Morath, & Leape (2015); Crabtree, Brennan, Davis, & Coyle (2016); and Kim et al. (2016) provided in the Resources.
  • Reflect on how EBP might impact (or not impact) the Quadruple Aim in healthcare.
  • Consider the impact that EBP may have on factors impacting these quadruple aim elements, such as preventable medical errors or healthcare delivery.

To Complete:

Write a brief analysis (no longer than 2 pages) of the connection between EBP and the Quadruple Aim.

Your analysis should address how EBP might (or might not) help reach the Quadruple Aim, including each of the four measures of:

  • Patient experience
  • Population health
  • Costs
  • Work life of healthcare providers

Article: 

https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/qhc/24/10/608.full.pdf

Assessment 1 Instructions: Nursing Informatics in Health Care

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Assessment 1 Instructions: Nursing Informatics in Health Care

Write a 4-5 page evidence-based proposal to support the need for a nurse informaticist in an organization who would focus on improving health care outcomes.
As you begin to prepare this assessment, you are encouraged to complete the Team Perspectives of the Nurse Informaticist activity. Completion of this will help you succeed with the assessment as you explore the nurse informaticist’s role from the different perspectives of the health care team. Completing activities is also a way to demonstrate engagement.
Nurses at the baccalaureate level in all practice areas are involved in nursing informatics through interaction with information management and patient care technologies. Nurses must not only demonstrate knowledge of and skills in health information and patient care technologies, but also how to use these tools at the bedside and organizational levels. Moreover, nurses need to recognize how information gathered from various health information sources can impact decision making at the national and state regulatory levels.
Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 1: Describe nurses’ and the interdisciplinary team’s role in informatics with a focus on electronic health information and patient care technology to support decision making.
    • Define nursing informatics and the role of the nurse informaticist.
    • Explain how the nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, including technologists, to improve the quality of patient care.
    • Justify the need for a nurse informaticist in a health care organization.
  • Competency 2: Implement evidence-based strategies to effectively manage protected health information.
    • Explain evidence-based strategies that the nurse and interdisciplinary team can use to effectively manage patients’ protected health information (privacy, security, and confidentiality).
  • Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication to facilitate use of health information and patient care technologies.
    • Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for citations and references.
    • Create a clear, well-organized, and professional proposal that is generally free from errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Scenario
    For this assessment, assume you are a nurse attending a meeting of your state’s nurses’ association. A nurse informaticist conducted a presentation on her role and its impact on positive patient and organizational outcomes in her workplace. You realize that your organization is undergoing many technological changes. You believe this type of role could provide many benefits to your organization.
    You decide to pursue proposing a nurse informaticist role in your organization. You speak to your chief nursing officer (CNO) and human resources (HR) manager. These individuals ask you to prepare a 4–5 page evidence-based proposal to support the new role. In this way, they can make an informed decision as to whether the addition of such a role could justify the return on investment (ROI). They need your proposal before an upcoming fiscal meeting.
    Preparation
    To successfully prepare for this assessment, you will need to complete these preparatory activities:
  • Review assessment resources and activities.
  • Conduct independent research on the nursing knowledge and skills necessary to interact with health information and patient care technology.
    • Focus your research on current resources available through peer-reviewed articles, professional websites, government websites, professional blogs, wiki pages, job boards, et cetera.
    • Consult the BSN Program Library Research Guide for help in identifying scholarly and authoritative sources.
  • Interview peers in your network who are considered information technology experts.
    • Ask them about how information technology advances are impacting patient care at the bedside, at the organizational level, and beyond.
  • Proposal Format
    The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Human Resources (HR) manager have asked you to include the following headings in your proposal and to be sure to address the bullets underneath each heading:
    Nursing Informatics and the Nurse Informaticist
  • What is nursing informatics?
  • What is the role of the nurse informaticist?
  • Nurse Informaticists and Other Health Care Organizations
  • What is the experience of other health care organizations with nurse informaticists?
  • How do these nurse informaticists interact with the rest of the nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team?
  • Impact of Full Nurse Engagement in Health Care Technology
  • How does fully engaging nurses in health care technology impact:
    • Patient care?
    • Protected health information (security, privacy, and confidentiality)?
    • Workflow?
    • Costs and return on investment?
  • Opportunities and Challenges
  • What are the opportunities and challenges for nurses and the interdisciplinary team with the addition of a nurse informaticist role?
    • How can the interdisciplinary team collaborate to improve quality care outcomes through technology?
  • Summary of Recommendations
  • What are 3–4 key takeaways from your proposal about the recommended nurse informaticist role that you want the CNO and the HR manager to remember?
  • Additional Requirements
  • Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • Submission length: 4–5 double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and references page.
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 point.
  • Citations and References: Cite a minimum of 3 current scholarly and/or authoritative sources to support your ideas. In addition, cite a minimum of 1 current professional blog or website to support your central ideas. Current means no more than five years old.
  • APA formatting: Be sure to follow APA formatting and style guidelines for citations and references. For an APA refresher, consult the APA Style and Format page on Campus.
  • Portfolio Prompt: Save your presentation to your ePortfolio. Submissions to the ePortfolio will be part of your final capstone course.
  • SCORING GUIDE
    Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.