“Bariatric Info Session: Tuesday at 7:00 PM.” Gabby looked at the flyer in her physician’s waiting room, wondering if this would be the week that she would muster the courage to get more information about gastric bypass surgery.  Her doctor had been telling her for two years that her elevated BMI, combined with the fact that she had type 2 diabetes, would qualify her for insurance coverage if she decided to have the operation.  But surgery seemed so drastic and irreversible.  She had recently been motivated by a TV feature about a local woman’s weight-loss success story but then her coworker Tim told her that his cousin gained all of his weight back just a few years post-op.

Gabby felt ashamed that she hand’t been able to lose much weight on her own through diet and exercise, despite having worked with a personal trainer and registered dietitian.  Her doctor had told her that part of the bariatric evaluation consisted of meeting with a psychologist to make sure that she would be a good candidate for surgery.  She didn’t like the idea of talking to someone about her feelings, especially regarding the complicated role that food had always played in her life.  And what about the strict diet she would have to follow in the weeks post-surgery-and the changes in eating habits she would need to maintain for the rest of her life?  Gabby had already failed at so many diets that she didn’t know if she would have the willpower necessary to succeed.  And yet her weight was a constant source of worry when she thought about her future. 

Please answer the following questions in your discussion post:

1) If her weight wasn’t causing any health problems currently, should she still consider surgery?

2) Why must patients follow a very strict diet post-bariatric surgery?

3) What are some of the dangers or potential side effects of bariatric surgery?

 

Imagine you are a consultant and are advising a group about their new health care startup. They have asked you to present on training and education in a health care organization.

Create a 10- to 15-slide presentation about training and education in health care in which you:

• Explain why training and education are vital in health care.
• Explain the importance of measuring competencies.
• Describe the process for tracking and evaluating training effectiveness.

Include detailed speaker notes and at least 2 references.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

 

The Lesson and Sonny’s Blues Writing Assignment

Instructions and expectations

1.     First, before you jump headfirst into the assignment, make certain that you have thoroughly read the assigned readings. It would help if you were to answer the questions at the end of the readings before writing your essay. Please do not simply retell the story.

2.    Please be certain that you have read the prompt and are addressing the correct information.

3. Please refrain from using first-person references in this assignment.  Your essay is to not exceed 500 words, which includes the title of your paper and the body. If you exceed 500 words, you may be penalized.

4. I expect a well thought out effort on this essay. Please do not rush. Show me that you are a critical thinker.

Theme– A theme is a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature. One key characteristic of literary themes is their universality, which is to say that themes are ideas that not only apply to the specific characters and events of a book or play but also express broader truths about the human experience that readers can apply to their own lives.

Essay Prompts

Choose one of the following and complete a 3 to 5 paragraph essay in MLA format.

1. Identify and describe a prevalent theme in Toni Cade Bambara’s short story “The Lesson” that reflected the message of the author. What is it that you feel the author wanted you to see by making the characters so colorful? Are the themes presented universal or are they limited to a certain race of people?

OR

1.  Identify and describe a prevalent theme in James Baldwin’s short story “Sonny’s Blues” that reflected the message of the author. How does Baldwin use the relationship of siblings to impact or reflect the theme you identify?

This assignment will be due by July 29, 2018 at 10:00pm. The overall purpose of personal philosophy is to define how one finds truth. Because there are different ways of knowing, each person has a unique way of finding truth, in other words, identifying our individual philosophy. Below is the guidelines for writing a personal philosophy of nursing:

1. Introduction

a. Who are you?

b. Where do you practice nursing?

2. Define nursing.

a. What is nursing?

b. Why does nursing exist?

c. Why do you practice nursing?

3. What are your assumptions or underlying beliefs about:

a. Nurses?

b. Patients?

c. Other healthcare providers?

d. Communities?

4. Define the major domains of nursing and provide examples”

a. Person

b. Health

c. Environment

5. Summary

a. How are the domains connected?

b. What is your vision of nursing for the future?

c. What are the challenges that you will face as a nurse?

What are your goals for professional development?

The assigment must be on APA format, arial 12 font. It is required at least 3 scholarly references not older than 5 years. It must be Plagiarism free.  

Week 2: Patient Education Technology Guide to a Mobile Health Application PowerPoint

Submit Assignment

Points 175  Submitting a file upload

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate the skills of the professional nurse as an educator. You are to prepare a guide that will serve as a handout to assist a specific patient that you identify. Your guide or handout should help this patient find and evaluate a reliable mobile health, or mHealth application (app) that is already developed. This may be related to the patient’s disease process or diagnosis or may be an app that can help a patient maintain or improve good health and prevent illness.

You will develop the guide using Microsoft PowerPoint. PowerPoint is a versatile application that lets you design slideshows and handouts. For this assignment, you will be using PowerPoint to create a guide or handout that you may print and give to patients and families. You will be submitting this PowerPoint file for grading.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.

CO1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse patient population. (PO1)

CO5: Identify patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice. (PO5)

Points

This assignment is worth a total of 175 points.

Due Date

The Patient Education Technology Guide to a Mobile Health Application PowerPoint assignment is due in Week 2. Submit your completed assignment. You may consult the Policies section in the Introduction & Resources module for details regarding late assignments. Late assignments will result in loss of points. Post questions about this assignment in the Course Q & A Forum.

Directions

You are required to complete this assignment using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.pptx” format. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Click on the envelope at the top of the page.

You are required to cite your source(s) as it relates to your application slide. Other citations are permitted, but this is not a requirement for the assignment.

Title slide (first slide): Include a title slide with your name and the title of the presentation.

Scenario Slide (one slide): This slide should include a brief scenario, then identify a patient who is experiencing a specific disease process or diagnosis who would benefit from an already developed and reliable mHealth app. Or it could identify a person who is currently healthy and would like to maintain or improve health and prevent illness. Be sure to include the nurse’s assessment of the patient’s learning needs and readiness to learn. Be specific.

Example:

Scenario for Ms. Ellis

Jane Doe (your name here)

Jennifer Ellis, a 62-year-old African American woman, has been recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). She has been prescribed several medications she must take every day.

The nephrologist has stressed the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle to slow or stop the progression of CKD.

She is interested in ways in which she can better track her health and make healthier choices.

She is a high school graduate and iPhone user, mostly to send text messages to family and friends.

She is eager to learn how to use an app that can help her manage her CKD.

Prepare the following slides as if you are presenting them to the patient.

mHealth application slide (one to three slides): Identify a developed and reliable mHealth app that could benefit the patient. Describe the app, including the following.

Name

Purpose

Intended audience

Mobile device(s) upon which it will operate

Where to download or obtain it (include a working link if it is to be downloaded from a website)

Any other information you believe would be pertinent to this situation

Be sure to cite all sources you use.

Teaching slides (one to three slides): Prepare slides that contain important points about the app that you want to teach to the patient, such as how to use the app safely and effectively (including how to interpret and act on the information that is provided).

Evaluation slide (one to three slides): Describe how you would determine the success of the patient’s use of this app. For example, include ways to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan that are a good fit for the type of app or focus on specific ways that this app benefits the patient’s health and wellness.

References (last slide): List any references for sources that were used or cited in the presentation.

Writing and design: There should be no spelling or grammatical errors. Writing is concise and clear. Avoid words that the patient may not understand. Slides are visually appealing, incorporating graphics, photographs, colors, and themes.

Review the section on Academic Integrity Policy found in the RNBSN Policies. All work must be original (in your own words) unless properly cited.

Best Practices in Preparing PowerPoint Slideshows

Be creative but realistic.

Incorporate graphics, color, themes, or photographs to increase interest.

Make it easy to read with short bullet points and large font.

Review directions thoroughly.

Cite all sources within the slides with (author, year), as well as on the reference slide.

Proofread prior to final submission.

Check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.

Abide by the Chamberlain academic integrity policy.

Tutorial: For those not familiar with the development of a PowerPoint slideshow, the following link to the Microsoft website may be helpful. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. The Chamberlain Student Success Strategies (CCSSS) offers a module on Computer Literacy that contains a section on PowerPoint. The link to SSPRNBSN may be found in your student portal.

**Academic Integrity Reminder**

 values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.

By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment. Please see the grading criteria and rubrics on this page.

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Rubric

NR361 Patient Guide – Sept 18

NR361 Patient Guide – Sept 18

Criteria  RatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Scenario Slide

Scenario is clear and concise, including a disease process or diagnosis, or identify a patient with a desire to maintain good health and prevent illness. Include the nurse’s assessment of learning needs and readiness to learn.

40.0 pts

Scenario is a clear and concise description of patient with a specific disease or diagnosis, or someone who is healthy and wants to prevent illness and maintain good health. Makes clear that the person is seeking information, including a detailed assessment of learning needs and readiness to learn.

35.0 pts

Scenario is clear but not concise as it exceeds more than one slide. It includes a description of the patient with specific disease or diagnosis, or desire to maintain good health. Scenario generally describes the nurse’s assessment of learning needs and readiness to learn.

32.0 pts

Scenario includes a description of the patient with specific disease or diagnosis, or desire to maintain good health. Scenario lacks the nurse’s assessment of learning needs OR readiness to learn.

15.0 pts

Scenario is missing the description of disease process OR diagnosis OR desire to maintain good health Scenario lacks both the nurse’s assessment of learning needs AND readiness to learn.

0.0 pts

Scenario fails to describe the patient’s situation The nurse’s assessment of learning needs and readiness to learn are lacking.

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome mHealth Application Slide

Identify a mHealth app that could benefit the patient. Describe the app including its: • Name • Purpose • Intended audience • Mobile device(s) upon which it will operate • Where to download or obtain it. Include a working link if it is to be downloaded from a website. • And any other information you believe would be pertinent to this situation. • Citation

50.0 pts

Describes the mHealth application in detail including its: Name, Purpose, Intended Audience, Mobile device upon which it operates, Download or where to obtain, Other pertinent information, and Sources that are used are cited.

44.0 pts

Describes the mHealth application but is lacking one of the elements in the first column.

40.0 pts

Describes the mHealth application but is lacking two of the elements in column.

19.0 pts

Describes the mHealth application but is lacking three of the elements in the first column.

0.0 pts

Provides a poor or confusing description of the mHealth application that lacks most of the elements in the first column.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Teaching Slide

Information on slides to be taught to patient about the mHealth app including any safety guidelines, and how to interpret and act on the information that is provided.

40.0 pts

Prepares slides that teach all pertinent details about how to use the app safely and effectively including how to interpret and act on the information that is provided.

35.0 pts

Prepares slides that teach most information about how to use the app safely and effectively including how to interpret the information that is provided.

32.0 pts

Prepares minimal information that the patient needs to know to use the device, for example, lacking safety guidelines that may need to be followed.

15.0 pts

Prepares slides that are confusing and does not convey useful information that the patient needs to know.

0.0 pts

Teaching slides are not included in the presentation

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Evaluation Slide

Describe how you would determine the success of the patient’s use of the mHealth app.

20.0 pts

Describes in detail ways to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan that are a good fit for the type of app or focus on specific ways that this app benefits the patient’s health and wellness.

18.0 pts

Describes general or universal ways to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan that considers the nature of the app.

16.0 pts

Describes limited ways to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan, which does not reflect the nature of the app.

8.0 pts

Describes an evaluation plan but it is unlikely to determine if the patient has learned what is necessary.

0.0 pts

Does not include an evaluation plan.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing and Design

Writing contains no spelling or grammatical errors. Bullets should be used instead of long sentences or paragraphs. Reading level is appropriate for patient described. Slides are visually appealing incorporating graphics, photographs, colors and themes. Sources that are used are cited.

25.0 pts

Slides have the following elements: Name of student appears on the Title Slide; Themes of slides are clearly identified; Bullets are used instead of long sentences or paragraphs; Reading level appropriate for patient; Slides are visually appealing incorporating graphics, photographs, colors and themes; Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are correct; Citation present for application.

22.0 pts

Good mechanics considering the elements listed in the first column.

20.0 pts

Fair mechanics considering the elements listed in the first column.

10.0 pts

Poor mechanics considering the elements listed in the first column.

0.0 pts

Very poor mechanics such that assignment is difficult to read.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Topic Use/Use of Power Point

0.0 pts

0 points deducted

Correct Topic/Power Point used for the assignment results in 0 points lost.

0.0 pts

17.5 (10%) points deducted

Incorrect topic used or NO power point used results in a deduction of 17.5 (10%) points. 17.5 point deduction

0.0 pts

Total Points: 175.0