Category: Nursing

Clinical Question and Research-Practice Gap

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).

CO4 Develops and outlines a scientific, systematic decision-making process to integrate critical thinking with clinical judgment to assure safe and effective outcomes. (PO 4)

ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER NOW

Your capstone change project begins this week when you identify a practice issue that you believe needs to change. The practice issue must pertain to a systematic review that you must choose from a List of Approved Systematic Reviews for the capstone project, whose link may be found in the guidelines for the Week 3 Capstone Project: Milestone 1 assignment page. Clinical Question and Research-Practice Gap.

Choose a systematic review from the list of approved reviews based on your interests or your practice situation.

Formulate a significant clinical question related to the topic of the systematic review that will be the basis for your capstone change project. Clinical Question and Research-Practice Gap.

Relate how you developed the question.

Describe the importance of this question to your clinical practice previously, currently, or in the future.

Describe what a research-practice gap is. Clinical Question and Research-Practice Gap

Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System

Introduction

This week’s lab will focus on the major endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete.

Objectives

Objectives for this week’s lab include:  1) Identify the location of the major endocrine glands, 2) Map out the hormonal secretion of and influence of the major endocrine glands, and 3) Identify the role of major endocrine hormones, and 4) Describe the negative feedback mechanism to maintain homeostasis.

Overview

ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER NOW

The endocrine system regulates the body’s actions and metabolic activity through the use of chemical messengers called hormones.  Hormones, produced by endocrine glands, are secreted directly into the blood stream, travel throughout the body and influence the actions and activity of various cells.  It’s a complex mechanism of how a hormone directly influences a cell but a cell needs to have a specific receptor on its plasma membrane to bind a specific hormone.  If a cell has a specific hormone, it is referred to as a target cell. Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions.

Each hormone will have a unique and specific influence on cellular activity that may include:  reproduction activities, growth and development, electrolyte, water and nutrient balance in the blood, metabolism and even influence our immune system.  Once a cell binds a hormone through its receptor, the response and impact of that hormone can vary greatly.  Some hormones have an almost instantaneous effect on that cell (such as epinephrine, aka- adrenaline) to an effect that can last days to even months (such as growth hormone).

Hormonal levels are maintained by a negative feedback mechanism.  As hormonal levels rise in the blood and affect the target cells, it causes a negative feedback loop to initiate the inhibition of further hormone production and secretion from its endocrine gland.  Through this mechanism, hormonal homeostasis is maintained within a very narrow range and is vital because any imbalances to hormonal levels can cause drastic changes in the body’s physiology and can cause conditions such as, type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism. Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

Materials

Endocrine gland models

Pre-Lab Evaluation Questions

The pre-lab evaluation questions must be answered prior to lab and demonstrated to your lab instructor.  You must read through the assigned chapter readings, lab introduction, objectives, overview and procedure to answer these questions.

Please cite your work for any reference source you utilize in answering these questions.

In your own words, briefly describe how the endocrine system helps to maintain homeostasis within the body.

 

Explain how the thyroid gland and the parathyroid gland help to maintain homeostasis of blood calcium levels?

 

The thyroid gland also produces two hormones that influence our body’s metabolism. What are those two hormones and the difference between them?  What element/molecule is vital to provide proper function to these two hormones? In general and overall, what effect do these two hormones have on the body’s function?

 

The adrenal cortex synthesizes over two dozen steroid base hormones collectively called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are also a class of medications.  Medically, what are corticosteroids, what are some examples of corticosteroid medications, what conditions do they treat and what are the complications of using them?

 

What is the importance of maintaining proper blood sugar levels? Why do the cells need glucose and what hormone helps transport glucose into the cells?  What are normal blood sugar levels within humans?  How does the pancreas and liver maintain blood sugar homeostasis? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

Part 01 Procedure:  Endocrine Gland Location

1.   Identify the location of the major endocrine glands in the diagram below:

Answers:

 

A)

B)

C)

D)

E)

F)

G)

H)

I)

J)

 

Part 02 Procedure:  Endocrine Hormonal Secretion

Utilize “Appendix A” to map out the hormonal secretion and interaction of the major endocrine glands hormones. Utilize the word bank in “Appendix C” for to complete the chart.  Demonstrated are the hormones “Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone” and “Growth Hormone”.

Hint: The thyroid gland demonstrates two hormones that are secreted; one hormone is regulated by the pituitary gland, which is demonstrated by the line coming from the pituitary.  Please record your answers below:

A)

B)

C)

D)

E)

F)

G)

H)

I)

J)

K)

L)

M)

N)

O)

P)

Q)

R)

S)

T)

U)

V)

W)

X)

Part 03 Procedure:  Feedback Regulation of Hormones

Please match the appropriate hormone with the description provided in “Appendix B” utilizing the word bank provided in “Appendix C”. Please record your answers below.

 

A)

B)

C)

D)

E)

F)

G)

H)

I)

J)

Part 04 Procedure:  Feedback Regulation of Hormones

Utilizing the interaction of the thyroid releasing hormone (TRH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) hormones please demonstrate the role of the negative feedback loop to maintain proper thyroid hormone blood levels. Also, be able to explain how a goiter would develop too.

 

The pancreas plays a very dynamic and vital role in our body’s ability to maintain blood sugar homeostasis. Within your lab groups, discuss and describe the following situations using appropriate medical terminology, anatomy and hormones:

 

Your blood sugar levels are low, through what mechanism does your body increase blood sugar levels?

Your blood sugar levels are too high, through what mechanism does your body decrease blood sugar levels? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

Why is it so vital for sugar to be transported from the blood vessels to the cells of the body? (Think back to cellular respiration.)

 

How does the imbalance of regulating blood sugar levels over time lead to the development of type 2 diabetes?

Post-Lab Evaluation Questions

The post lab evaluation questions must be completed prior to your submission of the lab.  Answers for these questions will be derived from the lab protocol, the weekly concepts associated with the lab and possibly research content from the book and/or online resources.

 

Please cite your work for any reference source you utilize in answering these questions.

 

Please answer the following questions regarding a mini-case study on Diabetes: Joe, a 58-year-old overweight male who is a widower, went through a routine physical which demonstrated a Hemoglobin A1c blood test of 8.5%.  His previous A1c test 6 months ago was 6.5%.  What is the significance of this test and value?  What is the most likely diagnosis (be specific)?

The doctor asked Joe about his diet and lifestyle; if Joe were honest, how would he have responded most likely? When the doctor asked Joe if he knew what Diabetes was, he responded, “I’ve heard of it, it’s that thing where I have to take some medication to fix it, right?”.  In a paragraph, how would you best explain what Diabetes is? Remember, you’re talking to a patient.

Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

After your explanation, Joe responded, “Oh, I remember now. Will I have to take those shots, before I eat all the time now?”  How do you respond to Joe’s question about treating this condition? Please include the lifestyle changes and the possibility of oral medication and the use of insulin.

Joe seems to be starting to understand his condition and asks a great question, “If I don’t do these sort of treatments, what can happen to me?”

Basically, Joe is asking about the various complications that can result from uncontrolled blood sugar levels.  What do you tell him?  Include short and long-term uncontrolled blood sugar level complications.

Joe sits quietly for a moment and then states, “I have a son in his late 20’s who’s a bit overweight too, what can I tell him so he can stop this from happening to him? What can I do to fix this problem too?”.  How do you respond to these questions? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

Appendix A

 

Appendix B

 

Descriptions of hormones

 

Which hormone will assist the body in lowering blood sugar levels?

Which gland synthesizes a hormone that helps regulate the sleep cycle?

Which hormone leads to water conservation (reabsorption) in the kidneys and is produced by the hypothalamus? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

Which hormone lowers blood calcium levels by decreasing absorption of calcium and stimulates osteoblast activity in bone tissue?

Which hormone(s) has/have potent anti-inflammatory effects, decreases the immune system function and is largely secreted during times of stress?

Which hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex helps regulates blood pressure by increasing reabsorption of various ions and water in the kidneys leading to increased water retention and ultimately increased blood pressure? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

Which hormone acts upon the liver to assist in raising blood sugar levels?

Which hormone stimulates ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary) during the middle of the menstrual cycle?

Which hormone stimulates the production of breast milk post-birth?

Which hormone will stimulate the testes to produce sperm? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

 

Appendix C

Word bank for Part 02 and Part 03 Procedures

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)

Aldosterone

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Calcitonin

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

Cortisol

Epinephrine (adrenaline)

Estrogen

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Glucagon

Glucocorticoids

Gonadocorticoids (androgens)

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

Growth Hormone

Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)

Insulin

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Melatonin

Mineralcorticoids

Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)

Oxytocin

Parathyroid hormone

Prolactin

Progesterone

Testosterone

Thyroid hormone (T3 and T4)

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

In a short essay (500-750 words), answer the Question at the end of Case Study 1. Cite references to support your positions.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. You are required to submit this Ms. A. Case Study  assignment to Turnitin.

Ms. A. Case Study

Ms. A. is an apparently healthy 26-year-old white woman. Since the beginning of the current golf season, Ms. A has noted increased shortness of breath and low levels of energy and enthusiasm. These symptoms seem worse during her menses. Today, while playing in a golf tournament at a high, mountainous course, she became light-headed and was taken by her golfing partner to the emergency clinic. The attending physician’s notes indicated a temperature of 98 degrees F, an elevated heart rate and respiratory rate, and low blood pressure. Ms. A states, “Menorrhagia and dysmenorrheal have been a problem for 10-12 years, and I take 1,000 mg of aspirin every 3 to 4 hours for 6 days during menstruation.” During the summer months, while playing golf, she also takes aspirin to avoid “stiffness in my joints.”

Laboratory values are as follows:

Hemoglobin = 8 g/dl

Hematocrit = 32%

Erythrocyte count = 3.1 x 10/mm

RBC smear showed microcytic and hypochromic cells

Reticulocyte count = 1.5%

Other laboratory values were within normal limits.

Question

Considering the circumstances and the preliminary workup, what type of anemia does Ms. A most likely have? In an essay of 500-750 words, explain your answer and include rationale.

Ms. A. Case Study

Ms. A. Anemia Case Study

In a short essay (500-750 words), answer the Question at the end of Case Study 1. Cite references to support your positions.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

ORDER A CUSTOM-WRITTEN PAPER NOW

This Ms. A. Anemia Case Study  assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this Ms. A. Anemia Case Study  assignment to Turnitin.

Ms. A. Anemia Case Study

Ms. A. is an apparently healthy 26-year-old white woman. Since the beginning of the current golf season, Ms. A has noted increased shortness of breath and low levels of energy and enthusiasm. These symptoms seem worse during her menses. Today, while playing in a golf tournament at a high, mountainous course, she became light-headed and was taken by her golfing partner to the emergency clinic. The attending physician’s notes indicated a temperature of 98 degrees F, an elevated heart rate and respiratory rate, and low blood pressure. Ms. A states, “Menorrhagia and dysmenorrheal have been a problem for 10-12 years, and I take 1,000 mg of aspirin every 3 to 4 hours for 6 days during menstruation.” During the summer months, while playing golf, she also takes aspirin to avoid “stiffness in my joints.” Ms. A. Anemia Case Study.

Laboratory values are as follows:

Hemoglobin = 8 g/dl

Hematocrit = 32%

Erythrocyte count = 3.1 x 10/mm

RBC smear showed microcytic and hypochromic cells

Reticulocyte count = 1.5%

Other laboratory values were within normal limits.

Question

Considering the circumstances and the preliminary workup, what type of anemia does Ms. A most likely have? In an essay of 500-750 words, explain your answer and include rationale. Ms. A. Anemia Case Study

Evidence-Based Practice Project Paper on Diabetes

Identify a research or evidence-based article that focuses comprehensively on a specific intervention or new diagnostic tool for the treatment of diabetes in adults or children.

In a Evidence-Based Practice Project Paper on Diabetes of 750-1,000 words, summarize the main idea of the research findings for a specific patient population. Research must include clinical findings that are current, thorough, and relevant to diabetes and the nursing practice.

ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER

Prepare this Evidence-Based Practice Project Paper on Diabetes  assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This Evidence-Based Practice Project Paper on Diabetes  assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. Evidence-Based Practice Project Paper on Diabetes

Evidence-Based Practice Project Paper on Diabetes Rubric

Benchmark – Evidence-Based Practice Project—Paper on Diabetes 

 

1 Unsatisfactory 0-71% 0.00%

2 Less Than Satisfactory 72-75% 75.00%

3 Satisfactory 76-79% 79.00%

4 Good 80-89% 89.00%

5 Excellent 90-100% 100.00%

80.0 %Content

 

30.0 %Research or Evidence-Based Article Identified. Article Focuses on a Specific Diabetic Intervention or New Diagnostic Tool.

Research or evidence-based article not identified. Evidence-Based Practice Project Paper on Diabetes

Research or evidence-based article identified but does not address a specific diabetic intervention or diagnostic tool.

Research or evidence-based article identified that focuses on a specific diabetic intervention or diagnostic tool in general.

Research or evidence-based article identified that focuses on a specific diabetic intervention and a diagnostic tool.

Research or evidence-based article identified that focuses on a specific diabetic intervention or diagnostic tool in a comprehensive manner, allowing all criteria of assignment to be fully addressed.

50.0 %Summary of Article Includes the Following Content: Discussion of Research Performed Clinical Findings, and Significance to Nursing Practice.

Content is incomplete or omits most of the requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Does not demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles. Does not demonstrate critical thinking and analysis of the overall program subject.

Content is incomplete or omits some requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Demonstrates shallow understanding of the basic principles only a surface level of evaluation is offered, methods are described but flawed or unrealistic and strategies are discussed, but incomplete.

Content is complete, but somewhat inaccurate and/or irrelevant. Demonstrates adequate understanding of the basic principles. Reasonable but limited inferences and conclusions are drawn but lack development. Supporting research is inadequate in relevance, quality, and/or currentness.

Content is comprehensive and accurate, and definitions are clearly stated. Sections form a cohesive logical and justified whole. Shows careful planning and attention to details and illuminates relationships. Research is adequate, current, and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.

Content is comprehensive. Presents ideas and information beyond that presented through the course, and substantiates their validity through solid, academic research where appropriate. Research is thorough, current, and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in assignment criteria. Final paper exhibits the process of creative thinking and development of proposal. Applies framework of knowledge, practice and sound research. Shows careful planning and attention to how disparate elements fit together.

15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

 

5.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

5.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions

Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.

Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.

Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.

A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.

There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. Evidence-Based Practice Project Paper on Diabetes

5.0 %Format

 

3.0 %Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)

Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of ‘primer prose’ indicates writer either does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately.

Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately.

Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part.

The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly.

The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope. Evidence-Based Practice Project Paper on Diabetes

2.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)

No reference page is included. No citations are used.

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and GCU style is usually correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage

 

Evidence-Based Practice Project Paper on Diabetes

NR439 Research Article Critique Paper

Research Article Critique Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment completed as an APA Paper is for the student to learn to examine, analyze, critique, and summarize an original research article. 

Course Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to meet the following course outcomes:

CO1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO7)

CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8)

CO4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 and 8)

CO5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 and 8)

Requirements

Through this assignment, the student will:

Critique the required article found below and in your own words, describe the research question, sample, design of study, data collection method, findings, and limitations of each. (CO 1, CO2,)

Summarize the research article and evaluate the significance to nursing. Do not just quote the author’s words. Paraphrase the information. (CO 4, CO5). NR439 Research Article Critique Paper

You are required to use the article below or you will earn a “0” for the assignment. In addition, assignments that do not follow the current guidelines and use the required article will be evaluated for evidence of an academic integrity violation.

After the due date, there will be no opportunity for revision or resubmission of assignments that have been uploaded to the submission area. It is your responsibility to submit the correct assignment to the correct submission area. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper .

Guidelines to Writing the Paper

This assignment is completed as an APA paper.

Download the required article for analysis:

Lesiuk, T. (2015). The effect of mindfulness-based music therapy on attention and mood in women receiving adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer: A pilot study. 
Oncology Nursing Forum, 42
(3), 276-282.

https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edswsc&AN=000354233000010&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Introduction (one paragraph): The introduction should be interesting and capture the reader’s attention.

Provide a brief description of the research article to be discussed. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper

Discuss the purpose of your paper. The purpose statement of the paper should relate to the research article reviewed and the implications that it has to evidence based nursing practice. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper .

You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words

Describe the research question for this study in a paragraph.

Describe the research in greater detail.

Include your observations about this question.

Discuss events or trends that could have affected this question. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper

You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words

Describe the research design of this study, and in your own words discuss the design.

Discuss the research design of the study.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the type of design and hypothesize why the author utilized the design as opposed to others. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper

You will need to summarize the information from the article in your own words

Describe the sample. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper .

Briefly describe the sample size used for this study

Make a judgment as to whether the sample size was adequate and defend your answer.

Describe the number or participants and determine if the number of participants was adequate compared to the research question and the intent of the study. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper .

Are these numbers adequate? Discuss gaps in that you identified.

You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words

Describe the data collection method(s)’

Who collected the data?

What tools were used?

What were the ethical considerations addressed and discuss gaps you identified.

You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words

Describe the limitations of the study.

Identify the limitations within the study. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper

Describe how the limitations could be overcome in subsequent studies

Comment on why limitations are important to list and discuss within a study

You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words

Describe the findings reported in the study.

Describe the findings reported in the study

Discuss whether the findings of the study answered the research question posed within the study

Discuss the credibility of the findings

If the findings do not support the research question posed within the study, what do you believe is the reason?

You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words

Summary. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper

Summarize important points from the body of your paper including the key components of the paper.

Include a statement about the research question and the findings.

Discuss the probability of implementation into practice. Based on these findings, is the evidence that you found on your topic strong enough to suggest a change in practice, or an idea for practice?

End with a concluding statement. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper .

Citations and References
must be included
 to support the information within each topic area. Refer to the APA manual, Chapter 7, for examples of proper reference format. In-text citations are to be noted for all information contained in your paper that is not your original idea or thought. Ask yourself, “How do I know this?” and then cite the source. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper .

Reference Page: The Reference Page should start on a new page (insert a page break). All references should be cited within the body of the paper as (Author, year) and the full reference should be included in APA format on the reference page. A url link alone is not an adequate reference. See the APA Guidelines in Course Resources for examples of properly formatted references. NR439 Research Article Critique Paper

Review
 the 
hypertension
 and 
type 2 diabetes
 concept map exemplars for guidance.

Create
 a concept map illustrating the pathophysiology of breast cancer. Consider the following:

Predisposing factors

Precipitating factors

Cellular involvement

Genetic changes

ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER NOW

Note:
 There are several web-based concept map builders, such as Lucidchart and Popplet. Use one of those programs or develop your concept map in Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® PowerPoint®, Microsoft® Visio®, or Prezi®. Hand-drawn assignments will not be accepted.

Write
 a 175-word summary of CC’s three patient education priorities based on the results of your assessment.

Cite
 a minimum of two sources in an APA-formatted reference page.

Click
 the Assignment Files tab to submit your concept map and summary.

Leader as Change Agent, Understanding Culture – Organizational Culture Essay Assignment Paper

Organizational Culture

Leaders have several strategies that they can use to create a culture of change in an organization. Leaders can utilize the mechanisms identified by Schein to educate current and prospective staff on the organization’s culture and how to maintain that awareness.

ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER NOW

Review
 “Understanding cultural and linguistic barriers to health literacy” from this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.

Evaluate
 the primary embedding mechanisms and the secondary articulation and reinforcement mechanisms discussed in Ch. 9, Challenges of Change on p. 229 of your textbook.

Write
 a 700 to 1,000 word paper in which you will address the following:

Which of the five primary mechanisms can be used within your organization to refine, maintain, or change the organizations culture?

Which of the five secondary mechanisms can be used to reinforce the primary embedding mechanisms?

What impact does an organization’s culture have on the ability of a leader to drive change?

Provide
 in-text citations and references for all sources cited; format according to APA guidelines.

Click
 the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Leader as Change Agent, Understanding Culture – Organizational Culture Essay Assignment Paper

Patient Satisfaction Learning Team Project Summary: Decision Making Models

Week 3

Keeping the issue identified in Week 2 in mind, research decision-making models used in healthcare.

Discuss your findings on the team discussion board

As a team, choose two or three decision-making models to address the quality measure, using the issue you identified to illustrate the model.

Include discussion of why the model would be useful in this situation.

Write 
a 350 to 500 word paper summarizing the models chosen and applying them to the issue you identified in week 2

Format
 your summary consistent with APA guidelines.

Note.
 Points are awarded based on the quality of the content submitted and the degree to which assignment expectations are met.

Leader as Change Agent, Understanding Culture – Organizational Culture Essay Assignment Paper

Preparing Nurse Leaders – Leadership Competencies & Leadership Development Plan Essay Assignment Papers

Preparing Nurse Leaders

Objectives/Competencies

See course objectives in Week 1.

Learning Activities

Required

Leadership for Health Professionals, Ch. 6: Leadership Competence II – Application of Skills, Tools, and Abilities

42

Leadership for Health Professionals, Ch. 7: Leadership Assessment and Research – Individual, Team, and Organization

35

ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER NOW

Leadership Development Cycles

6

Competencies: Manager Versus Leader

Preparing Nurse Leaders – Leadership Competencies & Leadership Development Plan Essay Assignment Papers

Leadership Competencies

Write
 a 525 to 1,000 word paper addressing the following questions on leadership competencies. Justify your answers with appropriate rationale.

What leadership competencies are important to the health care industry?

Identify a leadership theory that addresses these competencies?

Is there one leadership theory that is more effective in health care than all of the others? Or is there more than one that is a good fit for health care?

Which competencies differentiate leaders from managers?

Referring back to your SWOT analysis, which competencies do you currently meet and which competencies do you need to build on?

After assessing the competencies of both a manager and a leader, which of the two (leader or manager) are your strengths more aligned to? Has the culture of your organization had any influence on this? If so, provide details explaining how.

Format
 your paper according to APA guidelines.

Click
 the Assignment Files tab to submit your paper.

Preparing Nurse Leaders – Leadership Competencies & Leadership Development Plan Essay Assignment Papers

Leadership Development Plan

The purpose of a leadership development plan is for leaders to develop competencies that can bridge levels and functionalities in the organization. This allows leaders to promote team engagement, and provide purpose and direction for achieving their goals. Leadership development programs are essential to managing a team when it comes to planning and making the right decisions regarding functionality across the organization. By developing a plan, leaders are able to determine the skills of each staff member. As a result, leadership can utilize the skills of the staff strategically when putting the plan into action.

Develop
 a SWOT analysis on your organization. If you currently do not work for a health care organization, use a health care facility where you previously were employed.

Identify
 an area of weakness on which you will focus your Leadership Development Plan.

Create
 a 500 to 1,000 word Leadership Development Plan addressing the questions below.

What are the organization’s perceived weaknesses?

How can you use the strengths identified in your Personal SWOT Analysis to help the organization improve their weaknesses?

Which competencies (managerial and leadership) do you possess and could use to address the issue?

How would you design your leadership development plan? Consider combining several theories and models for developing your plan.

Format
 your paper according to APA guidelines.

Click
 the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Preparing Nurse Leaders – Leadership Competencies & Leadership Development Plan Essay Assignment Papers

Patient Satisfaction Learning Team Project Summary: Problem Identification

Week 2

The final team project concerns a patient satisfaction issue that will require intervention from an organization’s leaders to address. Over the next four weeks the team assignments will explore different parts of the final assignment.

As a team, 
identify
 a quality measure that is common for nurses to face, but don’t have control over. For example, you are a bedside nurse working in a hospital; one of your patients is expecting to be released that day. The patient’s doctor visits him every day before noon to check his status. The previous day, he had asked the doctor if he would be allowed to go home the next day, to which his doctor responded that he might be able to but it would depend on his progress. The following day, the patient believed he was going be released by noon, since the doctor always made his rounds before then. Unfortunately the doctor had an emergency and wasn’t able to check on the patient until later that evening. Because of the doctor’s absence, the patient’s perception of the quality of care he was receiving was distorted by this happening and reacted by taking his frustration out on the nurse.

Discuss possible topics on the team discussion board.

Describe a situation problem or issue that needs a solution.

Identify what the characteristics are that make the problem leadership focused instead of management focused

Write 
a 350 to 500 word summary.

Format
 your summary consistent with APA guidelines.

Note.
 Points are awarded based on the quality of the content submitted and the degree to which assignment expectations are met.

Preparing Nurse Leaders – Leadership Competencies & Leadership Development Plan Essay Assignment Papers

Leadership Theories and Their Application to Practice – Personal SWOT Analysis & Motivational Leadership Theory Essay Assignment Papers

Objectives/Competencies

1.1
Differentiate between the various leadership theories and their application to the health care environment.

1.2
Compare and contrast the roles of leaders and managers regarding quality improvement and organizational outcomes.

1.3
Analyze a change management theory and apply it to your organization.

1.4
Relate the concept of empowerment to the development of nurse leaders and staff.

1.5
Evaluate strategies that promote the interrelationship between leadership, excellence, and professional integrity.

1.6
Determine leadership theories, styles, and approaches that nurse leaders must use to be successful in the health care systems of today and tomorrow.

ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER NOW

Leadership Theories and Their Application to Practice – Personal SWOT Analysis & Motivational Leadership Theory Essay Assignment Papers

Personal SWOT Analysis

Being an effective leader starts with self-awareness. Having a clear perception of your personality, your strengths and weaknesses, your beliefs, your emotions and motivations allows you to understand other people and how they perceive you.

Develop
 a Personal SWOT Analysis to identify both your strengths and weaknesses.

Write
 a 700 to 1,000 word personal development plan identifying actions you can take to improve on the weaknesses you identified in your SWOT analysis. Utilize your findings from the leadership styles discussion and address the following in your development plan:

What weaknesses were identified in your Personal SWOT Analysis that you feel will hinder you as a leader?

Which leadership theory aligns best to the results of your Personal SWOT Analysis?

Did your leadership style change from the one you identified in the Leadership Styles discussion?

Format
 your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Click
 the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment

Leadership Theories and Their Application to Practice – Personal SWOT Analysis & Motivational Leadership Theory Essay Assignment Papers

Motivational Leadership Theory

Effective leadership skills are a product of two things: One part is a person’s innate ability and the other part is learned skills through experience and conscious development. This is achieved through exploring areas of improvement that can make you a better leader. Now that you identified your strengths and weaknesses in your Personal SWOT Analysis, use that information to complete the following assignment.

Identify
 the theories discussed in Ch. 5 of your textbook that can be used to improve your areas of weakness as a leader.

Write
 a 525 to 700 word summary of the theories that you can use to improve areas of weakness and provide rationale to justify use those theories.

Format
 your summary according to APA guidelines.

Click
 the Assignment Files tab to submit your summary

Leadership Theories and Their Application to Practice – Personal SWOT Analysis & Motivational Leadership Theory Essay Assignment Papers