1. Introduction 

The introduction substantively presents all the following elements: 

· Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.

· Identifies the selected nursing concept.

· Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept. 

· Names the sections of the paper.

· Scholarly support is required.

2. Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept

This section includes: 

· Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).

· A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.

3. Literature review

This section requires: 

· A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept.

· Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.

· Support from nursing literature is required.

Please Note: Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most useful resource for the literature review.

4. Defining attributes

For this section:

· A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required. 

· A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required

Explanation: An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept.  For this situation, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed. 

5. Antecedent and Consequence

This section requires the identification of:

· 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept. 

· 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.

· A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation: An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event. In this situation, an antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept. A consequence follows or is the result of an event. In this situation a consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing concept. 

6. Empirical Referents

This section requires the identification of:

· 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.

· A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation: An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of the selected nursing concept.

7. Construct Cases 

Explanation: hypothetical or real-life situations demonstrating the use or absence of the concept.

This section requires the creation of a model case, borderline case, and contrary case. 

· 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:

o Definition

o All identified attributes

Explanation:  A model case is an example of a hypothetical or real-life situation that demonstrates all of the attributes noted previously in this assignment. 

· 1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing.

· 1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this case. 

Explanation: Borderline case is a created case where one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. Contrary case is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the selected nursing concept – all identified attributes are missing. 

8. Theoretical Applications of the Concept

· Discuss the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.

· Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.

· A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required. 

9. Conclusion

This section requires:

· Summarization of key information regarding:

o Selected nursing concept.

o Selected nursing theory.

o Application of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing (specific to selected specialty track professional role and/or area of practice).

· The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)

Preparing the Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 8 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.

2. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.

3. The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing theory. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. 

4. A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT counted as one of the 6 required scholarly nursing references. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided.

5. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

6. Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.

7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.

8. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

Possible Concepts: The following concepts are not required; students may select one of these concepts or find another concept. Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of non-nursing theories is NOT allowed. If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory, please consult with your faculty member for assistance. Please note: the concepts of incivility and civility are not allowed for this assignment.

  

· Adaptation

· Burnout

· Caring

· Comfort

· Compassion

· Compassion fatigue 

· Competence

· Cultural humility 

· Empowerment

· Engagement

· Health

· Leadership

· Meaningfulness

· Modeling

· Noise

· Pain

· Palliative care

· Quality of life 

· Resilience

· Self-care

· Sensory overload

· Situational awareness

Directions and Assignment Criteria

  

Assignment Criteria

Points

%

Description

 

Introduction 

10

4

The introduction substantively   presents all the following elements: 

· Identifies the role of concept   analysis within theory development.

· Identifies the selected nursing concept.

· Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept. 

· Names the sections of the paper.

· Scholarly support is required.

 

Definition/Explanation of Selected   Concept

25

10

This section   includes: 

· Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary   maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references   are required).

· A substantive discussion of this   section with support from nursing literature is required.

 

Literature   Review 

35

14

This section requires: 

· A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing   literature sources on the selected concept.

· Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the   concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.

· Support from nursing literature is required.

 

Defining   Attributes

25

10

For this section:

· A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required. 

· A substantive discussion of this   section with support from nursing literature is required

 

Antecedent & Consequence

25

10

This section requires the   identification of:

· 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept. 

· 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.

· A substantive discussion of the   element with support from nursing literature is required.

 

Empirical Referents

20

8

This section requires the identification of:

· 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected   nursing concept.

· A substantive discussion of the   element with support from nursing literature is required.

 

Construct Cases

30

12

This section requires:

· 1 Model Case is created by the student and   discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the   following areas:

o Definition

o All identified attributes

· 1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which   one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing.

· 1 Contrary Case is created by the student that   demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified   attributes of the concept are absent in this case. 

 

Theoretical Applications of the Concept

30

12

This section requires:

· Discussion of the purpose of a   concept analysis in relationship to theory.

· Explanation on how the concept   applies to the selected nursing theory.

· A substantive discussion of the   element with support from nursing literature is required. 

 

Conclusion

10

4

This section requires:

· Summarization of key information   regarding:

· Selected nursing concept.

· Selected nursing theory.

· Application of concept analysis   findings to advanced practice nursing (specific to selected specialty track   professional role and/or area of practice).

· The concluding statements include   self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting a concept   analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)

 

Paper Specifications

20

8

A nursing theory was used.

The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing   theory. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. 

Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages

Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references

A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for   this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references   for this assignment.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid   rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

 

APA Format (6th edition)

10

4

Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must   follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.   This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for   the introduction where no heading is used.

One deduction for each type of APA style error

Injury: volkmann’s ischemic contracture

Each student will upload a six-session of physical therapy on the injury that they presented in class. Each session should last for 1 hour. During each session, you are working on flexibility, range-of-motion, and strengthening of the muscles surrounding the injured area. List each exercise with how many sets and reps. 

**Must include pictures of rehabilitation for your injury.

Below is the template, use this template to make this PowerPoint. 

 

This is Quality & Safety Initiatives 

1. Can you describe a time when you encountered a patient safety issue or potential problem. 

2. How did you handle the situation?

3. What barriers did you encountered that influenced quality patient care? Safe patient care?

Suggested reading: Josie’s story: A mother’s  Crusade to make medical care safe by Sorrel King

This topic is Conflict Resolution and Fostering a Culture of Respect 

1. Kindly reflect on a time you had a conflict with a colleague of a different situation with a patient/family member. 

2. How did you resolve the conflict and what did you learn from the situation?

APA format 2 pages 3references 1 from Walden University Library

Due 3/15/19 at 6pm EST

 

escription of setting

            Our midwest group has chosen Suncrest Hospice and Home care located in Ames and Des Moines, Iowa. It is a a home based agency which provides care for patients who are terminally ill.  The employees consist of nurses, home health aides, social workers, counselors and others.  In addition to medical needs, the team focuses on the emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs of the patients, as well as supporting family members (Hospice.io, n.d.).

Accreditation

            There are three agencies that provide accreditation for home care and hospice; The Joint Commission (TJC), Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP), and Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC) (Devoti, 2018).  Suncrest Hospice and Home Care received accrediation approval from Community Health Accredition Partner (CHAP), which is valid through August 26th, 2021 (CHAP, 2018).  CHAP was “created in 1965, and …was the first accrediting body for home and community-based healthcare organizations in the United States” (CHAP, 2018).  By being CHAP accredited, Suncrest meets the regulatory requirment to be Medicare certified, which means that hospice services are covered by Medicare/Medicaid (Office of the Federal Register, 2018).

Three CHAP standards selected for review

            After review of the CHAP hospice standards (2018), I selected the following three to review:

1. Written mission statement affirms the concept of hospice and palliative care addressing the physical, social, psychological and spiritual dimensions of care as an integrated whole.
2. An interdisciplinary care team/group (IDT/IDG) collaborates with patient’s attending physician, patient/representative and primary caregiver to develop a patient directed individualized plan of care.
3. The hospice program has adequate and appropriate staff and services.

            According to Suncrests´ Mission, they are committed to “…provide the highest quality of care and customer service to (their) patients, their families and (their) referring sources” (2018).  The mission statement does not clearly detail the goal of hospice and palliative care in addressing the multiple aspects of care of a terminally ill patient, therefore not clearly meeting the first standard selected.

            On the Suncrest website, hospice is described as treatment provided by “…qualified and compassionate physicians, nurses, aides, social workers, and spiritual advisors” (Suncrest, 2018).  This statement does comply with the second standard selected, in that a team is providing and implementing a plan of care for each patient.

            Looking at the career webpage of Suncrest Hospice, there are two opening for employment at the Des Moines location.  This meets the third standard selected of adequate staff. 

References

Community Health Accreditation Partner [CHAP]. (2018). CHAP accredited organization locator. Retrieved from

            https://locator.chaplinq.org/

Community Health Accreditation Partner [CHAP]. (2018).  About our history.  Retrieved from      https://chapinc.org/contact-about-us/

Devoti, A.L., (2018)  Accreditation services for home care and hospice.  Retrived from

            https://www.homecaremag.com/may-2018/accreditation-home-health-hospice

Hospice.io, (n.d.)  Suncrest Hospice, Llc west des moines.  Retrieved March 12th, 2019 from

            https://hospice.io/care/suncrest-hospice-llc-west-des-moines-ia/

Office of the Federal Register.  (2018).  Continued approval of the community health accreditation partner’s hospice accreditation program.  Retrieved from           https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/16/2018-25066/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-continued-approval-of-the-community-health-accreditation-partners

Suncrest.  (2018).  Our mission.  Retrieved from

            https://suncrestcare.com/our_mission/

Suncrest. (2018).  What is hospice?  Retrieved from

            https://suncrestcare.com/hospice/

Listed below are the three most challenging interview questions you may experience during the interview process. To fully prepare the student for his or her future interview, please provide a clear and concise answer as to how you as the APRN will answer each interview question.

What is your biggest Weakness?

Describe how you resolved conflict with a co-worker or patient?

Tell me about yourself?