Entries by Linus

The Future of Nursing

Review the IOM report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” (attached) and explore the “Campaign for Action: State Action Coalition” website. In a 1,000 word paper, 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 […]

Nursing & Health Sciences

EDUCATION Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal Journal homepage: https://scholarlycommons.baptisthealth.net/nhsrj/ What’s in a Name: Performance Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Research? Andrea Prentiss & Eve Butler Keywords: performance improvement, evidence-based practice, research Participants of the Institute of Medicine’s Roundtable on Evidence-based Medicine have identified that “by the year 2020, 90 percent of clinical decisions will be […]

important for nurses to provide culturally competent care

REPLY 1 It’s important for nurses to provide culturally competent care. It’s important to assess the importance of a client’s culture/ethnicity (and their accompanying beliefs and values) when planning, providing, and evaluating care. Nurses’ practice must incorporate cultural needs and beliefs into their nursing practice to provide care that is individualized for the client and […]

the effect of extremely low birth weight babies

Describe the effect of extremely low birth weight babies on the family and community. Consider short-term and long-term impacts, socioeconomic implications, the need for ongoing care, and comorbidities associated with prematurity. Explain how disparities relative to ethnic and cultural groups may contribute to low birth weight babies. Identify one support service within your community to […]

Group Therapy with Older Adults

Group Therapy with Older Adults Give a description of a group therapy session with older adults, including the stage of the group, any resistances or issues that were present, and therapeutic techniques used by the facilitator. Explain any challenges that may occur when working with this group. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature.

GROWTH CHANGES DURING PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT

Final Research Paper (Summary-Literature Review) Guidelines Final Paper Format: 1. Double-spaced throughout 2. All margins are to be 1 inch 2. 12 point Font (no larger or smaller) 3. Typeface produced on a word processor “Times New Roman”. The Final Paper must include: 1. A Title Page 2. Abstract Page 3. Body of the paper: must […]

the Affordable Care Act

Health care reform such as the Affordable Care Act has assisted with changing health care from only treating diseases to one that is preventive and focuses on health and wellness of individuals. Nurses play a major role in focusing on educating the public regarding health and wellness. Nurses are health educators and have a responsibility […]

GLOBAL HEALTHCARE COMPARISON

If you talk about a possible poor health outcome, do you believe that outcome will occur? Do you believe eye contact and personal contact should be avoided? You would have a difficult time practicing as a nurse if you believed these to be true. But they are very real beliefs in some cultures. Differences in […]

personal leadership plan

****I HAVE ATTACHED MY PERSONAL LEADERSHIP PLAN TO USE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT*** ****PLEASE ALSO COMPLETE THE FIRST PAGE AND “REFLECTION” SECTION ON MY PERSONAL LEADERSHIP PLAN**** Develop a PowerPoint presentation to present your personal leadership plan. Your presentation should be constructed as if you were going to present your plan to a new employer. For […]