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potential application for future practice

With new information continually emerging, professional nurses must be equipped to critique scholarly literature and discern its value for practice. Select one current, qualitative or mixed methods scholarly nursing article related to your PICOT question and determine its strengths, limitations, and potential application.Complete the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence Based Practice Appendix E Evidence Appraisal Tool. Once […]

Capstone For Professional Nursing Practice

1) Minimum 6 full pages (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part.             Part 1: Minimum 1 page             2: minimum 1 page              3: minimum 4 pages     Submit 1 document per part 2)¨******APA norms All paragraphs […]

Reflection On Learning

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on the weekly concepts learned in the course. Activity Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: CO1: Integrate evidence-based and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 1,4) CO2: […]

technology in the nursing field

In the nursing field, technology is a significant factor whereby when used. They allow practitioners to improve efficiency and communicate more effectively. Although some nurses are often negative about technology citing that it takes personal interactions away from the bedside. A lot of them believe that technology positively impacts patient care when used effectively during […]

Substance Abuse In Florida

One of the issues affecting my patient population is the integration of substance abuse management and mental healthcare. Successful integration between substance abuse and mental care has proved to achieve better outcomes. Integration addresses financial barriers and makes patients more satisfied. It also helps increase the quality of care and boost the quality of life […]

sampling methods

 sampling methods Appraise and debate the sampling methods and determine the quality of the sampling procedures in reducing bias. Consider the following questions: Was the sampling method and inclusion/exclusion criteria adequate to reduce sampling bias? Are the sample characteristics representative of the target population? Was the sample size adequate? Was there a decrease in sample […]

Prescribing For Older Adults And Pregnant Women

After assessing and diagnosing a patient, PMHNPs must take into consideration special characteristics of the patient before determining an appropriate course of treatment. For pharmacological treatments that are not FDA-approved for a particular use or population, off-label use may be considered when the potential benefits could outweigh the risks. In this Discussion, you will investigate […]

Workplace Environment Assessment

It is one of the most cliché of clichés, but it nevertheless rings true: The only constant is change. As a nursing professional. You are no doubt aware that success in the healthcare field requires the ability to adapt to change. As the pace of change in healthcare may be without rival. As a professional, […]

pediatric medications

The United States has spent more money on healthcare than any country in the western world. Yet they rank 37 in world health outcomes (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2017). The significant contribution to this alarming situation is the poor implementation of evident-based care. Many practices that are routinely implemented in healthcare do not have a solid […]

quantitative data

quantitative data REPLY 1   When evaluating quantitative data keep in mind that the data are numerical. This type of research evaluates the participant’s opinions and attitudes by testing a theory or hypothesis. The attributes that should be appraised when using quantitative method, when numerical data is collected it can be incorporated into the research […]