This week there is a discussion question in which you can use “I”. The discussion is a reflection how you have met the course objectives listed in the syllabus. Address each of the objectives. Be sure you are meeting the word count of at...
This week’s discussion will focus on the sick child and when it is necessary to refer. Please give an example from your clinical rotation of a child who was referred on to another health care provider. Include in your discussion the concept of “scope...
Throughout this course, you have identified, examined, and provided individual as well as collaborative analysis on multiple facets of risk management in the health care setting. Addressing the knowledge you have gained, and building on that knowledge to add your evaluation of the role...
The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different, but many researchers believe both methods should be used in the research study to increase validity and reliability. What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a...
There are many factors that affect chronic illness—chronic pain, stigma, social isolation, altered mobility, or fatigue. Utilizing your learning from your readings and the South University Online Library resources, respond to one the following questions: Based on the research, which of these factors have...
Think of the best leader or manager you have ever known (or your ideal leader or manager) in nursing or another field. How did this person lead others? How did you feel working with this leader? What impact did this person’s leadership style have...
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to develop their own personal philosophy of nursing while examining and incorporating a nursing theory. This assignment focuses on the student’s personal perspective of nursing and nursing theory within the profession. Use at least 1 scholarly...
This case study provides you with an opportunity to immerse yourself in the role of a community health nurse and examine primary, secondary, or tertiary prevention strategies related to a population health problem. As you work through the case, reflect on what you have...
The Effects of Nurse Staffing and Nurse Education on Patient Deaths in Hospitals With Different Nurse Work Environments Linda H. Aiken, PhD, RN, Jeannie P. Cimiotti, DNSc, RN, Douglas M. Sloane, PhD, Herbert L. Smith, PhD, Linda Flynn, PhD, RN, and Donna F. Neff,...
The following guidelines for healthcare practitioners are helpful for staying within the scope of practice while operating within the law and policy of any healthcare facility. Practice within the scope of your training and capabilities. Use the professional title commensurate with your education and...