The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750‐1,000 word, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following:

1. Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.
2. Compare and contrast the differentiated practice competencies between an associate and baccalaureate education in nursing. Explain how scope of practice changes between an associate and baccalaureate nurse.
3. Identify a patient care situation and describe how nursing care, or approaches to decision‐making, differ between the BSN‐prepared nurse and the ADN nurse.
4. Discuss the significance of applying evidence‐based practice to nursing care and explain how the academic preparation of the RN‐BSN nurse supports its application.
5. Discuss how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and how this supports safer and more effective patient outcomes.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.

 

1. What aspects of brain development underlie the tremendous gains in language, thinking, and motor control of early childhood?

2.  Among children who spend much time playing alone, what factors distinguish those who are likely to have adjustment difficulties from those who are well-adjusted and socially skilled?

3. What experiences help children differentiate moral imperatives, social conventions, and matters of personal choice?

4. Explain how the social environment and young children’s cognitive limitations contribute to rigid gender stereotyping in early childhood.

5. Summarize findings on ethnic variations in child-rearing styles. Is the concept of authoritative parenting useful for understanding effective parenting across cultures? Explain.

 

More people are becoming interested in detox diets and organ health. As a health educator, one of your roles is differentiating evidence versus popular media and marketing. In this discussion, we will explore evidence that supports the role of nutrition in liver health to add to your ability to differentiate nutrition science from media.

Initial post:  

Start by reading the article titled, Impact of nutritional changes on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Focus on the general concepts, as opposed to understanding every word. After completing the reading, answer the following question for your initial post: “What evidence-based general nutrition recommendations would you share with patients interested in liver health?”

Use the assigned article, with appropriate APA citations, to support your position with at least 5-6 sentences to support your case. 

  

Correctional Facility Nursing: Promise Heights Jail 

Assignment #1: Role of the Correctional Nurse 

● Instructions:

○ In preparation for this assignment, students should read leading content by Dhaliwal and Hirst (2016); Choudhry, Armstrong, and Dregan (2017); and Williams and Heavey (2014).

○ Students who complete an individual assignment should write a 2-page-page (approximately 500 words):

■ Based on readings, students should define and describe the role of the correctional nurse. Students should compare what they learned about the correctional nurse role with the role of nurses in other settings. In addition, students should consider what preparation and experience would be helpful to succeed in a correctional nursing role. Students should use citations as appropriate.

Assignment #2a: Infographic: Prison Population 

● Instructions: 

· In preparation for this assignment, students should explore websites and scholarly sources that discuss characteristics of, and health issues related to, the prison population. In addition, students should learn about developing an infographic, which is a visual image such as a chart or diagram that represents data and information. 

§ See https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/free-ppt-infographic-templates-designs-ht or other sources of your choice for ideas on infographics. 

· Students should create an infographic (visual representation) that depicts demographics, characteristics, and common health issues of the prison population. The infographic should address factors such as racial/ethnic mix, gender, age, chronic health conditions, mental health conditions, addictions, and communicable diseases. Students should include citations within the infographic. 

· Students should submit the infographic document as directed by the course instructor. 

§ Note: The drawing tools in Microsoft WORD are sufficient to create an infographic; purchase of additional software is not required to complete this assignment.

Assignment #3b: Reflection: Prison Population

● Instructions:

○ This activity should be completed after the Prison Population Infographic activity. 

■ Students should write a short reflection about their Prison Population Infographic. Students should reflect on how their thinking about the prison population has been shaped through the development and review of the infographics. 

■ From the context of the prison population as a community, students should propose 2 interventions targeting improvement of the health of the prison population. Students should address 2 wedges of the Public Health Interventions Wheel with these interventions. 

Assignment #4: Debriefing (individual or group activity)

● Students will participate in debriefing and reflect on the clinical experience as guided by the instructor using the questions in the Debriefing Guide. 

Course-Level Assignment: Clinical Evaluation Journal (individual activity)

● Using the Clinical Evaluation tool, students should identify and describe examples of how the clinical activities met the competencies associated with this module (approximately 150-200 words per competency).

References

Demarco, R.F. & Healey-Walsh, J. (2020). Community and public health nursing: Evidence for practice  (3rd Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer

Lippincott CoursePoint+ Enhanced for DeMarco’s Community and Public Health Nursing 3rd edition

 

SLO# 2 – Aging

As we age, there are more and more challenges that come with physical aging. This is obvious, well understood, and at the forefront of a person’s mind as they age. What is less understood is the fact that effort should be put into maintaining brain (cognitive) health. Our brains operate much like our physical bodies do in the sense that it needs to be exercised in order to stay strong and healthy. 

1. Watch the following video on a company named, “Sharp Brains.” 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4F_GlciZEU (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Here is a link to the Sharp Brains website:

https://sharpbrains.com/

2. Select 2 adults (perhaps a relative, neighbor, co-worker, or a friend) who are in late adulthood (ages 65 and above) .  Ask these 3 questions:

1.  “What do you do to stay young and sharp?” 

2.  “Do these activities/techniques help you deal with/prepare for death and dying?”

3.   Given what you know now, is there anything you would do differently?”

3. Describe your interviewees (their ages, relationship to you, work/relationship status) and discuss their responses to each interview question.    (Paragraph 1)

4. Reflect on their responses and the information presented in the video, and answer the following questions: 

Do you believe the researchers in the video have found valuable ways to improve one’s cognitive abilities/skills?  What about the advice given by the older persons you interviewed? Do you intend to follow any of the suggestions given by the researchers or your interviewees? Why?  How do you intend to maintain your cognitive health and prepare for death and dying.  (Paragraph 2)