Instructions for Answer to 2 Question

1- After Each DQ (question), write down references

2- 300 minimum words for every DQ, you can go up to 800 words but answer should be complete.

3- 2-3 Peer Reviewed/ scholarly references for each question

4- References should be within 4 years

5- I am in acute care nurse practitioner program.

6- The response to the DQ is expected to be a minimum of 300 words. A minimum of two peer reviewed/ scholarly  resources are expected. These need to be appropriate for a clinical professional to guide decisions about patient care. If a textbook is used for one of these responses, the other needs to be journal or professional-level website. The references need to be correctly formatted, as do the citations for those references.  “ Question words” don’t count towards 300 minimum count”

Week 7 Course Project: Argumentative Paper

Submit Assignment

• Due Dec 13 by 11:59pm
• Points 185
• Submitting a file upload

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 15
• Lesson
• Completed Week 5 Source Evaluation Worksheet (included annotated bibliography)
• Minimum of 5 scholarly sources

Introduction
This week, all the hard work you have done in researching your topic and issue will come to fruition in your argumentative paper. Once you feel you have got the final draft, try to put the paper aside, even for a few hours, and then read it again.

• Did you address at least three aspects of the issue you chose?
• Does each aspect have relevant and authoritative evidence in support of your point?
• Have you included a view that is in opposition to your viewpoint, and have you answered that opposing view, pointing out its flaws in such a way as to refute it?

Edit your paper – look for wordiness, repetition, vagueness, ambiguities. Check the organization of the paper as a whole; make sure each paragraph maintains focus. After you are satisfied that the content of your paper is good, carefully proofread it and correct mechanical errors.

Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course:

Week

Task

Week 1

Topic Selection

Week 3

Issue Review (both sides)

Week 5

Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)

Week 7

Argumentative Paper

Instructions
This week, you will complete your argumentative paper. Following the directions in assigned textbook reading on how write an argumentative essay on the issue you chose in Week 1. Be sure your essay contains the following:

• An opening paragraph that states a clear thesis that is focused, plausible, and arguable and that gives direction and purpose to the paper
• A fair-minded, balanced, and objective development of the pros and cons of the issue in a well-organized sequence of ideas, free of mechanical errors
• Credible, reliable, and authoritative evidence in support of the points made
• A strong conclusion that summarizes your views, reminds the audience of the issue and its importance, and shows in brief that you have successfully defended your thesis

Note

As you do your research, it is permissible to change your sources. Also, because of the recency and relevance of these issues, no sources older than 5 years should be used other than as historical information. Critical thinkers do the research first and then side with the preponderance of evidence. You might want to follow that principle.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• Length: 4-6 pages (not including title page or references page)
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Title page
• References page

Grading
This activity will be graded using the W7 Course Project Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Rubric

W7 Course Project Grading Rubric – 185 ptsW7 Course Project Grading Rubric – 185 ptsCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength5.0 ptsMeets length requirement0.0 ptsDoes not meet length requirement5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose & Focus10.0 ptsThe writer has made insightful and mature decisions about focus, organization, and content to communicate clearly and effectively. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content are well chosen, sophisticated, and/or persuasive. Has a highly developed, defendable thesis that provides focus and direction to the essay.8.5 ptsThe writer has made good decisions about focus, organization, and content to communicate clearly and effectively. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content achieve the purpose as well. Has a clear recognizable thesis that provides focus and direction to the essay.7.5 ptsThe writer’s decisions about focus, organization, or content sometimes interfere with clear, effective communication. The purpose of the writing is not fully achieved. Thesis is unclear OR is not focused6.0 ptsThe writer’s decisions about focus, organization, or content interfere with communication. The purpose of the writing is not achieved. Lacks a clear thesis0.0 ptsCompletely unfocused and/or disorganized. Purpose of writing is not achieved. No recognizable thesis10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Research/Evidence40.0 ptsSources are scholarly or of very high substantive quality where subject matter requires and no scholarly reference will serve the purpose, but all are current, authoritative, and relevant to topic.34.0 ptsMost sources are scholarly or of very high substantive quality where subject matter requires; but all are current, authoritative and relevant to topic.30.0 ptsSources are mostly substantive, even where subject matter does not require. All are relevant to the topic. One source outside of current range.24.0 ptsSources are substantive, even though scholarly sources are available and relevaant. Only one scholarly source. All are relevant to the topic. More than one source outside of current range.0.0 ptsPopular sources only and are not, therefore, authoritative, OR sources are not current, OR sources are not relevant40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReasoning45.0 ptsSubstantial and well-reasoned development of ideas. All key assumptions are made explicit. Credible evidence is germane, and accurately analyzed and fair- mindedly interpreted. Displays strong critical thinking skills and habits of mind.38.25 ptsOffers solid reasoning. Most key assumptions are recognized or made explicit. Most inferences are accurate, most examples are on point.33.75 ptsOffers some supporting evidence. The case includes some examples that are too general, not interpreted, or not clearly relevant to thesis.27.0 ptsOffers simplistic, underdeveloped, circular, or irrelevant arguments.0.0 ptsIncludes fallacies, exaggerations, faulty reasoning, factual errors, biased statements, etc.45.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization30.0 ptsSequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs flow smoothly and coherently throughout the paper. The writer shows clear effort to assist the reader in following the logic of the ideas expressed. Develops a complete reasoning pathway that contains logical follow through, considers multiple points of view,and examines assumptions.25.5 ptsSequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs make the writer’s points coherent and easy to follow. Develops a logical reasoning pathway with minor gaps or leaps while addressing other points of view.22.5 ptsSentence structure and/ or word choice sometimes interfere with clarity and coherence. Needs to improve sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs to make the writing easy to follow May contain some gaps in reasoning pathway; deals minimally with other points of view.18.0 ptsIneffective sentence structure, word choice, transitions, and/ or sequencing of ideas make reading and understanding difficult. Contains gaps and/or leaps in development and does not examine other points of view.0.0 ptsDisorganized; little or no sequencing of ideas; awkward and ineffective sentence structure; reading and understanding extremely difficult Undeveloped and/or does not examine other points of view.30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Tone20.0 ptsMaintains objective and professional tone; uses professional vocabulary. The use of words, sentences, and punctuation creates a distinct and engaging voice, tone, and level of formality appropriate to audience, purpose, and genre.17.0 ptsUses objective and professional vocabulary. The use of words, sentences, and punctuation creates a consistent voice, tone, and level of formality appropriate to audience, purpose, and genre.15.0 ptsSome informality in vocabulary. The use of words, sentences, and punctuation creates an inconsistent voice, tone, or formality level that is occasionally inappropriate to the situation.12.0 ptsThe use of words, sentences, and punctuation shows a lack of awareness of the voice, tone, and formality level expected in academic writing.0.0 ptsInformal; uses slang or colloquialisms; fails to achieve tone and level of formality expected in academic writing.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Punctuation, Spelling, Capitalization5.0 ptsVirtually free of punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.4.0 ptsOccasional punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.3.0 ptsMany punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Interfere with meaning in some places.2.0 ptsPunctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors that hinder communication.0.0 ptsSevere punctuation, spelling and capitalization errors.5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Sentence Structure10.0 ptsSentence structure is complex and powerful. The writer has used vivid, purposefully crafted, and varied sentence styles and lengths.8.5 ptsSentences are effective and varied in style and length.7.5 ptsSentences show limited variety in sentence style and length.6.0 ptsSentence structure is simple, without variety in sentence style and length.0.0 ptsSentence structures are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Word Choice10.0 ptsThe writer displays a broad range of vocabulary, with effective, accurate, and contextually appropriate word usage.8.5 ptsThe writer displays a satisfactory range of vocabulary and accurate and appropriate word usage.7.5 ptsThe writer displays some varied word choice but language is mostly vague and needs more accuracy to properly convey ideas. Some errors of diction and usage are evident but do not interfere significantly with readability.6.0 ptsThe writer displays a limited range of vocabulary. Errors of diction and usage are evident and begin to interfere significantly with readability.0.0 ptsLimited vocabulary. Diction and syntax errors are evident and impede a clear reading of the text.10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format10.0 ptsIntext and reference citations in correct APA format with no errors.8.5 ptsIntext and reference citations in correct APA format with only occasional minor error.7.5 ptsInterfere with meaning in some places. Some major errors in APA format for intext, reference citations.6.0 ptsThe writer does not use APA format, presentation, or style (citations) for the assignment or APA formatting has many major errors.0.0 ptsNo intext citations to sources and/or no list of references in APA format10.0 pts
Total Points: 185.0PreviousNext

 

In order to formulate your evidence-based practice (EBP), you need to assess your organization. In this assignment, you will be responsible for setting the stage for EBP. This assignment is conducted in two parts: an organizational cultural and readiness assessment and the proposal/problem statement and literature review, which you completed in NUR-550.

Section A: Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment

It is essential to understand the culture of the organization in order to begin assessing its readiness for EBP implementation. Select an appropriate organizational culture survey tool and use this instrument to assess the organization’s readiness.

1. Develop an analysis of 250 words from the results of the survey, addressing your organization’s readiness level, possible project barriers and facilitators, and how to integrate clinical inquiry, providing strategies that strengthen the organization’s weaker areas.
2. Make sure to include the rationale for the survey category scores that were significantly high and low, incorporating details or examples. Explain how to integrate clinical inquiry into the organization.
3. Submit a summary of your results. The actual survey results do not need to be included.

Section B: Proposal/Problem Statement and Literature Review

In NUR-550, you developed a PICOT statement and literature review for a population quality initiative. In 500-750 words, include the following:

1. Refine your PICOT into a proposal or problem statement.
2. Provide a summary of the research you conducted to support your PICOT, including subjects, methods, key findings, and limitations.

 

P: The lower SES population diagnosed with diabetes type 2.

I: Analysis of the current SES barrier health disparities impedes the provision of quality health care facilities.

C: Promoting equality in the provision of health care procedures to patients with diabetes from the lower SES population.

O: Deliver improved quality of healthcare to the lower SES population to attain the healthy people goal 2020.

This research shows health disparities and determinants regarding those individuals who have diabetes. This PICO is modifiable and open to exploring.

 My PICO was based on the Socioeconomic Status (SES) and geographical location. the disparities in the health care system, with a specific focus on SES and how it affects the access and availability of quality care. In general, the SES can be classified by one’s education, earnings, and occupation. They live in rural and undeveloped regions where there is a lack of medical support, education, and job. Health disparities place a tremendous strain on the community of health care and on culture. Evidence shows that lower SES is associated with the increased health disparities in diabetes patients among U.S. populations. In addition, the collection of data and information among high-risk diabetes groups is appropriate to tackle the health problem in the United States. I provided an intervention that utilized appropriate financing and donation programs would encourage health interventions from distinct ethnic and racial groups to treat diagnosed patients. People have different beliefs and attitudes about individuals with diabetes. Diabetes incidence is different among the various ethnic groups. Appropriate projects need to be developed to eliminate lower SES health disparities.(Healthy People 2020, 2018) 

General Guidelines:

You are required to cite three to five sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

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

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Note: After submitting the assignment, you will receive feedback from the instructor. Use this feedback to make revisions for your final paper submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.

 An 89-year-old female complains of a “stabbing chest pain” and points to the area just below her scapula at the right mid-clavicular line. She states that she had an upper respiratory infection last week that “just seems to hang on.” She has no other complaints. 

 

• Which lab or imaging tests would you order for this patient? Why?

 

Informatics in the Clinical Setting

Conduct an interview with someone in an informatics role in a clinical setting. Then, in a Microsoft Word document of 5-6 pages formatted in APA style, discuss each of the following criteria:

• Role description and education level required for the role.
• Describe their views on how their role affects patient safety and improves the quality of patient care.
• Describe the human factors faced in the role and other challenges.
• Express insights gained from the interview.
• Research and discuss the impact of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Patient Safety Indicators and The Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals in your clinical setting. Describe how these governing agencies influence delivery of direct patient care.
• Research, discuss, and identify the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) utilized in your clinical setting. Be sure to get the perspective of your selected informatics professional during your interview.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.