Entries by Linus

the Steps of the Qualitative Research Process

Overview For this assignment, you write your own qualitative study critique (similar to what you did in Week 12 for the quantitative study critique, only this time critiquing a qualitative research study) on one of the studies provided to you. Choose one qualitative journal article from this list: Biezen, R., Grando, D., Mazza, D., & Brijnath, B. […]

important for nurses to be involved in their professional organizations

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 […]

Sample Selection and Application 

Sample Selection and Application You will enter Sentinel City® via the link to begin your virtual experience by taking a bus tour of Sentinel City®. Sentinel City® is a city just like your neighborhood.  People live there from culturally diverse backgrounds.  They vary in age, gender, and income level.  Nurse researchers are unable to study […]

the benefits and disadvantages associated with these cost controlling measures

What is a managed care organization? Based on your reading, discuss how managed care organizations attempt to control costs. What are the benefits and disadvantages associated with these cost controlling measures? Assignments are to be 2 full pages of text and 3 reputable references in proper APA format. I will provide the chapter once I […]

Critical Role of the Evaluation Plan

Phase 3: Planning for Evaluation Table of Contents Evaluation of the Planned Change Project A clear understanding of the problem and opportunity for improvement is essential to effectively lead planned change. This leads to the development of a clear and measurable outcome statement to describe the intended end result of the planned change initiative. Both […]

the differentiation between the stages of diabetes

Review the following scenario, reflected in the media for this and previous weeks, Juanita’s Story (Laureate Education, 2018): Juanita is a 35-year-old female Mexican-American immigrant. She has recently had some symptoms consistent with diabetes. Think about the implications of Juanita having diabetes at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. How might her different stages of […]

Action Plan and Financial Implications

Phase 4: Action Plan and Financial Implications Table of Contents Development of an Action Plan At this juncture in the planning process, you have not only identified a need and defined the desired outcome for your project, but you have also assessed the various internal and external factors which influence the problem. All of this […]

Needs of Pediatric Patient

Thet differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following: Compare the physical assessments among school-aged children. Describe how you would modify […]

Incidence of Diabetes in Different Populations

Review the Resources for this week and focus on the incidence of diabetes in different populations and underlying factors that account for these differences. Consider why diabetes is on the rise in certain populations. Consider population characteristics that might influence the likelihood of “at-risk” populations seeking diagnostic testing. Reflect on behavioral and other motivators for […]