...Assignment Grading Criteria Community and Public Health Nursing Reflection Write a 700- to 1,050-word reflection of the community assessment in which you address the following: • Explain the role of community and public health nursing and community partnerships as they apply to the participating family’s community. • Address the influence of cultural diversity and vulnerable populations as they apply to the participating family’s community. • Explore the epidemiological influences within the participating family’s community. Select one Healthy People 2020 LHI that relates to your participating family’s community. • Develop 3 community nursing diagnoses that relate to the participating family’s community, based on the Community Assessment and Windshield Survey. • Identify 1 potential nursing intervention for each diagnosis (identified above) that could have a positive effect on the selected LHI. • Describe a community health partnership that could positively influence the selected LHI. • Describe how nurses can advocate for communities and involve the communities in change. Note. Remove all personally identifying information such as the family members’ names. Refer to family members by initials only. Format your reflection consistent with APA guidelines. Submit the following with your assignment: • Completed Community Assessment • Clinical Log for time spent conducting the Community Assessment • Community Assessment table and data ...
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...University of West London 1 Theoretical Assessment Submission by TurnItin NOTE TO ALL STUDENTS: Please complete section 1 of this form as indicated. Please ensure that all relevant boxes are completed, otherwise assignments cannot be processed efficiently. Section 1 (Student to complete) Please type clearly in the boxes provided |Assignment Title | |Protection of Vulnerable people | | | |2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ...
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...from state-to-state, academic institution to another, or from program-to-program. An institution may not have direct costs in the initial step, but may be impacted in the recruitment or retention phase “if” they are willing to assist in paying student loans off for the individual. General costs or average tuition and fees for a registered nurse program: • In-State Cost Per Credit Hour - $72 to $82 • Out-of-State Cost Per Credit Hour - $154 to $216 • Average Tuition Per Semester (full-time in-state students) - $864 to $1,019 • Average Tuition Per Semester (full-time out-of-state students) - $2,627 to $3,168 Furthermore, the average costs do not include the average...
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...J O U R N A L F O R N U R S E S I N S T A F F D E V E L O P M E N T Volume 22, Number 1, 15–20 A 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. The Clinical Scholar Model (CSM) is a . . practice–education partnership focused on . . Clinical Scholar Model improving the outcomes of clinical nursing . . . education by bridging the academic and . . Providing Excellence in Clinical service settings. An expert clinical nurse . . . Supervision of Nursing Students serves as a clinical scholar (CS) to . . coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the . . clinical education of nursing students in . Gayle Preheim, EdD, RN, CNAA, BC . . collaboration with school of nursing faculty. . Kathy Casey, MS, RN . This article describes the model’s evolution, . . Mary Krugman, PhD, RN, FAAN . how the model is differentiated from . . traditional clinical instruction roles and . . responsibilities, and the benefits to the . . . collaborating clinical agency and school . . of nursing. . . . ................................................ . he shortage of nurses and nursing faculty experienced throughout the nation provides opportunities for increased collaboration between clinical agencies and schools of nursing (Rice, 2003). Recently, nursing schools across the nation have increased enrollments to address the nursing workforce demands (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2003b; National League for Nursing, 2004). Clinical agencies have responded to these expanded enrollments by adding...
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...This assignment will evaluate and explore the experience of mentoring a student in practice, critically analysing topics that will reflect on the role of the mentor, within the context of the nursing profession. The placement area concerned is a 14 bedded acute elderly assessment ward, which caters for both male and female patients. Several students have been placed on our ward over the years, it is the mentors responsibility to provide students with appropriate support, guidance and supervision within the clinical environment, Myall 2008. One of the key issues that need to be considered in preparation for an effective learning environment would be making sure the student is aware of the situations that could arise on the ward, discussing typical events that could happen on a daily basis. clinical experience can be a stressful part of the nursing program, working in a unfamiliar area, working with difficult patients and the fear of making mistakes. Hutchinson (2003) believes that a teacher should aim to provide an environment in which learners feel safe to experiment, voice their concerns, identify their lack of knowledge and stretch their limits. One of the major factors affecting learning is the environment in which it takes place. It is the responsibility of professional staff to create and develop an environment conductive to learning (Price, 2004). This implies that the environment should be continually monitored...
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...several days a week. The drive was both financial and achieving excellence in my profession. At the point that I felt I had reached my maximum potential in my previous role as charge nurse of a busy critical care unit, I knew that it was time to move on. Try something new, and that meant I was most likely going to return to school. Earning my BSN in July of 2016 is a short-term goal that will help meet both of my long-term goals. This had been an original personal goal when I first started nursing school, but with young children it quickly was put on the back burner. When my oldest daughter graduated with her bachelor’s degree, this only reinforced that it was now time. The cohort from the hospital seemed like the perfect choice for me. Going to school with colleagues will help hold me accountable for the work. I did look into a few online programs, and I did not feel that I had the motivation to hold myself accountable to do the work. The team charters that we have formed have been particularly helpful. It is like having personal cheerleaders ready to motivate and pick you up when you are down. Currently, I hold a position as clinical manager of the physiology department at the hospital. When I applied for the position, I knew that I would have a lot to learn. Transitioning from a clinical nurse for 15 years into a managerial role was going to be...
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...This assignment will evaluate and explore the experience of mentoring a student in practice, critically analysing topics that will reflect on the role of the mentor, within the context of the nursing profession. The placement area concerned is a 14 bedded acute elderly assessment ward, which caters for both male and female patients. Several students have been placed on our ward over the years, it is the mentors responsibility to provide students with appropriate support, guidance and supervision within the clinical environment, Myall 2008. One of the key issues that need to be considered in preparation for an effective learning environment would be making sure the student is aware of the situations that could arise on the ward, discussing typical events that could happen on a daily basis. clinical experience can be a stressful part of the nursing program, working in a unfamiliar area, working with difficult patients and the fear of making mistakes. Hutchinson (2003) believes that a teacher should aim to provide an environment in which learners feel safe to experiment, voice their concerns, identify their lack of knowledge and stretch their limits. One of the major factors affecting learning is the environment in which it takes place. It is the responsibility of professional staff to create and develop an environment conductive to learning (Price, 2004). This implies that the environment should be continually monitored...
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...WORD COUNT 4399 The assignment will discuss a critical incident from a nursing management perspective, being an admission assessment experienced during placement. It is not a care study. There will be an overview of the nurse-managers responsibilities during the admission assessment and attention drawn to local and government policy. Particular consideration is given to risk assessment, Essence of Care (DoH 2001) in respect of the Waterlow Pressure Damage Assessment (1985), pressure sores, nutritional screening and delegation. Other issues considered will be communication, partnership working, the therapeutic relationship, and the nurse as an agent of change. Findings will be supported by literature. Identifying factors have been changed to respect patient confidentiality. Mary had no previous psychiatric history. She was eighty-four and lived in residential accommodation. She had two adult daughters who were unable to attend Mary’s admission. Prior to admission Mary’s behaviour had changed over several weeks and she had been refusing to get out of bed during the day. During admission she showed occasional signs of confusion but was able to give consent. Physically, Mary was in a wheelchair, had a history of falls, pressure damage, skin flaps. and needed full assistance with mobility. My mentor facilitated her admission assessment. I observed this in preparation of undertaking future ones myself whilst under supervision. From a management perspective my mentor who was the...
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...Running head: PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING Assignment #2 Philosophy of Nursing Nursing 324 Athabasca University Submitted to: Karen Polowick Submitted by:kelly gagnon Student #: Date: September 7, 2010 Good title page in APA format with running head and complete information Philosophy of Nursing For centuries the development of nursing knowledge has been influenced by numerous theorists and their respective theories. These theories have influenced, and continue to influence, nursing education, practice and research. (Johnson & Webber, 2005) Although theorists have been the essence of sense-making in nursing, I believe all of us as nurses can, and should, be actively involved in the sense-making process. It is reasonable to think that each of us chose nursing because of some key beliefs or values that we possessed. These values and beliefs ultimately guide us in formulating our own definition of nursing and what we believe to be its primary goal. Many of the beliefs and values that we embrace are notably evident throughout the many nursing theories presented in the literature. That does not mean that we as nurses today cannot think outside of the boundaries of these theories. As Johnson & Webber (2005) writes, ‘…you may discover that you have a unique view of nursing…then perhaps you are being called to contribute…to the profession.’ (Johnson & Webber, 2005, pg. x) This paper will focus on my own personal view of nursing and the associated...
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...Sheffield Hallam University Faculty of Health and Wellbeing Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing. Summative Assessment Submission. Collaboration in Professional Practice – January ’08 Intake Date of Submission: 20th April 2009 Assignment Title: "Effective Inter-professional Collaboration is key to providing good quality *patient/client/service user centred care"...Discuss. Student details: Name Student Number Word Count: 2,976 Module Tutor: The aim of this assignment is to discuss the importance of working inter-professionally within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best patient-centred care. It will demonstrate developments achieved, and the knowledge gained around this area throughout my training and practice to date. The assignment will focus on the inter-professional care for adults within a hospital environment, as ‘Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing’ is my course area. Interprofessional collaboration looks at teamwork, communication, professionalism and modern issues which influence practice at present. Various health care professionals have a range of expertise and skills different to others, their experiences and insights into situations capture dissimilar care needs, therefore enabling the patient to receive the best care. Through working in a multidisciplinary team, different professionals can collaborate with each other in order to benefit the patient and deliver person-centred care. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN 2007) describes...
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...Running Head: ASSIGNMENT 5: ASSISTED SUICIDE Assisted Suicide By MeToya Monroe A Paper Submitted in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for HSA515 Health Care Policy, Law and Ethics Strayer University Dr. Becky Gilliland, PhD December 12, 2010 You are the manager of the Cancer Center in a small suburban hospital. For the past two weeks you have worked closely with your nursing staff because they have been expressing “Burn Out” (frustration, dissatisfaction, or lack of interest in a job) as a result of the increase in the number of patients coming to the center who were diagnosed with terminal cancer. Nancy Nurse confided in you that she is particularly saddened about the rapid decline in Mrs. Jones’ health, a 30 year old single mother. She decided that the next time Mrs. Jones comes in for her treatment she is going to give her an extra dose of a narcotic that could potentially end her life. Explain how the Patient Bill of Rights applies to this situation. With regards to this situation, the Patient’s Bill of Rights were formed to provide a base for understanding and respecting the rights and responsibilities of patients, their families, doctors and other caregivers. It was also put into place for them to respect the role of patients in decision making about treatment choices and other care and to note that another person chosen by the patient can exercise these rights on the patients’ behalf (Maryland Health Care Commission, 2010). Mrs. Jones...
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...articles to analyze for assignments in Weeks Three and Four. One article is a qualitative research study, and the other is a quantitative research study. Identify which article is which, and then complete the table where applicable. Write no more than three sentences in each cell of the table. Qualitative: Living with Incurable Cancer at the End of Life-Patients’ Perceptions of Quality of Life Quantitative: Dance and movement program improves quality-of-live measures in breast cancer survivors Qualitative Quantitative Research question What is the patients’ perception of quality of life in incurable cancer at the end of life? What effect does dance and movement have on breast cancer survivor’s quality of life? Problem Can illness affect a patient’s quality of life perceptions? Can dance and movement affect quality of life and shoulder function in breast cancer survivors that were treated in the last 5 years? Purpose To evaluate what an incurably ill person’s perspective of quality of life is. To analyze the effects of dance and movement on shoulder function and quality of life for cancer survivors who were treated within the past 5 years. Hypothesis To show that quality of life at the end of life has a positive meaning for patients with incurable cancer by using five themes of relevance relating to quality of life and to use individual patient strategies to relive pain via emotional and physical distractions. According to WHO (2005), The nurses has to give the best...
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...Melanie Chambers April 17, 2012 Health Care Management & Policy Dr. Neubauer Eportfolio Assignment: Being an administrator or high-level manager means always being, “between.” In other words, one’s concern about others of a kind is always likely to be shaped by one’s concerns about and working relationships with other stakeholders. Based on our textbook and course materials pick four (4) of the concerns of hospital administrators, identify the issues regarding each of the four, and then identify and discuss at least one challenge administrators are likely to encounter regarding the challenge of working with a combination of two interests. In today’s society hospital administrators (such as physicians, nurses, board members and accreditation organizations) face many challenges. Not only from their line of work that they have to do on an everyday basis but also from the public and other administrators they have to work with. Primary care physicians face a dizzying array of daunting challenges. For instance, today’s doctors cannot just practice medicine. I say that because of how things are looking now and seem to be headed in the future. Some issues they face are game-changing federal legislation, diminishing compensation, soaring financial and competitive pressures. They also have to manage people, manage knowledge about changing federal regulations and spend time consulting with accountants and other nonmedical professionals...
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...Dementia gradually robs people of their independence, dignity and loved ones. For the purpose of this assignment the author is going to use evidence based research to critically discuss the care of two couples who have lived together for a long time, because of the cruelty of Alzheimer’s disease they have been separated. For the purpose of confidentiality pseudonyms will be used in this assignment (National Midwifery Council, 2002). Jim Blake’s care will be discussed first followed by the care of his wife. An overview of Dementia will be explored first followed by Jim’s care. Analysis of risk assessment and management will be incorporated in the delivery of Jim and Mrs Blake’s care. Different psychosocial interventions will be applied in the care of the two couples. Throughout the assignment government directives will be used in support of these interventions. Lastly implications for clinical practice will be analysed prior to conclusion. Cantley (2001), Bates et al (2004) defines dementia as a deterioration in intellectual performance from a previous level accompanied by a significant decline in personal and social function. Dementia usually starts with relatively slight impairment but can progress to a point where all skills of communication and self care are lost (Whaley & Breitner, 2002). According to Wilbourn & Prosser (2003), Cantley (2001) dementia is caused by the cortical atrophy, enlarged ventricles and softening of brain tissues. There are different types of dementia...
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...In this assignment I am going to explain my understanding of working practices and strategies that are used to minimise abuse within the health and social care contexts. The caring professions provide some examples of what people thought may have been a good practice of care then but actually is poor or even abusive practice. The main reason why this happens is due to the changes that occurs within working policies. Within my workplace we have different policies that safeguard vulnerable adults, here are some of working practices that I believe help safeguard: • Complaints Policy Effective communication • Record-keeping Policy Risks Assessments • Confidentiality Policy Recruitment procedures • Data Protection Policy Induction • Protection of Vulnerable Adults Policy Training • Whistleblowing Policy Codes of conduct • Care plans – Person Centred Care Reflective practice • Anti – discriminatory / Anti – oppressive practice • Organisations safeguarding policy & procedures Each resident is assessed before arriving at the home, once assessed our nurse manager produces a careplan for that resident. The resident and their family have the right to be involved in developing a meaningful and effective care plan. The nursing home must work with the resident to develop an individualized, written care plan and must update it at least quarterly and any time your condition changes. Each resident important right...
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