According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing the Masters prepared nurse ” Recognizes that the master’s-prepared nurse applies research outcomes within the practice setting, resolves practice problems, works as a change agent, and disseminates results.” Many research ideas emerge from practice and/or the educational environment. Formulating a well-built research question is challenging. Asking the right question facilitates the search process when conducting a review of the literature. Read the article “Asking the clinical question:  After reading the article and reviewing the slide presentation use the PICOT framework and practice creating a PICOT question.  Create a PICOT question for a quantitative study and a PICOT question for a qualitative study that relate to your area of interest. Obtain an Evidence-Based Guideline (EBG), Standard of Practice, or Best practice in nursing education that pertains to your question.  In responding to your colleagues’ postings offer alternative questions and  

rationales for your suggestions.

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Please read article provide in-text citations and at least 2 references, must be in APA format. Please review PICOT questions on the internet if reference is needed. 

Assignment Instructions

Provide a 100 word response to each question. 

1. Define healthcare management. Describe the role of leadership in the dynamic context of healthcare organizations.
2. Compare and contrast intrinsic or extrinsic factors contributing to motivation. 

Response for each question should be submitted using the text box and be at least 100 words long and no more than 200 words long.

Please ensure you cite your references in APA format with a minimum of 3 references

The pediatric teaching project is designed to allow the nursing student to demonstrate their ability and proficiency in developing and implementing an educational program for children on a specific health related topic. 

Handwashing and Hygiene (coughing, sneezing, wiping, etc.)-2nd Grade Level Group D Hialeah 

When completing the teaching plan, students should consider the age and developmental level of the group they will be teaching ( 2nd grade) What is their attention span estimated to be? What activities will you do to make the teaching interactive and get the kids involved? What level of language will you use to explain things at the child’s level of understanding?

After the project is completed, the group must submit a final summary paper (maximum 5 pages, excluding references and cover page) in APA format with a minimum of 3 peer reviewed references.  This paper should cover the following topics, which are recommended as headings in the document.

• Project description (Who was your target population? What topic did you choose? Why? What developmental consideration were included? What teaching strategies were used?
• Evaluation of learning (Were the learning objectives achieved? How did you know? What method of evaluation was used?) **Use a hypothetical scenario**
• Summary of overall experience (Do you feel it was helpful to the children? What were the strengths or weaknesses of the teaching methods used? Would you do anything differently. Were there any other health care issues observed that could be identified as areas for further instruction?) **Use a hypothetical scenario**
• 3 References

  

Case Study Week 8

A 63 years old obese female presents with 4 to 5 months history of mid-epigastric pain that is worse after eating. She is unable to identify any specific foods that may be triggering the symptoms. She denies excessive gas, denies regurgitation of food or a water brash. She has normal daily bowel movements but states that sometimes her stools are very dark. She denies nausea and vomiting. She has no previous history of these symptoms and they are becoming disruptive in her daily life. She has been taking TUMs, “like they are candy.”

Past Medical History: surgical menopause at age 35 secondary to endometriosis, hypertension (HTN), diabetes mellitus Type II, morbid obesity, dyslipidemia. Surgical History: T&A as child, total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy. Her medication regimen includesPremarin 0.625mg q day, lisinopril 10mg q day, metformin 500mg bid, and atorvastatin 40mg q HS. VS: BP 145/94, P 90, R 18, T 98.2. The patient’s height is 5’4” and her weight is 225lbs., consequently her BMI is 38.6.  Physical examination is within normal limits.

Questions for response:

1. What additional history would you like for this patient?

2. If you plan to start drug treatment today

a. what is your choice, the dose, and the duration of the treatment?

b. what are some alternatives to this choice

c. what is your rationale for this choice

3. What risk factors for this patient will guide your choice?

4. Are there any major drug-to-drug interactions, side effects or adverse reactions to this drug?

5. Provide patient education regarding the use of this drug. Besides drug therapy, are there any other interventions you would consider or recommend?

References less than 5 years and at least 6. no less than 2 pages

  

Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following:

1.Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group?

2.What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group?

3.Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors.

4.What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group?

  

5.Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective in a care plan given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.

6.What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why?

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health 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.