Another reflection, everyone…this one will help you to discover (or re-discover?) your own approach to advanced inquiry…Here is your prompt:

Recall in the Module 3 section titled, Differences in Research Methodologies, I described having all 3 research methodologies in my portfolio: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods. While you are not researchers (yet!), and therefore you may not have consciously considered this, we all have a philosophical perspective that guides our thoughts, beliefs, and values as we walk through this life. This means that how we view ‘reality’ or the world ‘out there’ will strongly influence the methods we choose to investigate it.  

Reflecting on how you view the world will provide perspective on why you view the world as you do and yourself in it. Such introspection provides a model for social inquiry and, by extension, advanced nursing inquiry. Considering that it is not unusual for a researcher (or a non-researcher for that matter) to occupy a range of positions along the spectrum from Positivist to Pragmatist to Constructivist, where would you place yourself on that continuum? How do you know? What real-world examples lead you to this conclusion? As a result of critically reflecting on your beliefs and values, which is intended to lead us to a better understanding of self, which research methodology would you be drawn to as a nurse researcher and why? Why is this process of self-discovery an important leg of your journey of learning in this course?

As you are engaging in this process of reflection, please do not restate the questions in your response post but rather weave your answers into a scholarly narrative. Also as FYI, references are never required when you are self-reflecting… 😉 Dr. R.

 

 

Discussion Board Week 2

Food labels are a primary source of information for consumers trying to make a healthy diet. Consumers who understand how to read labels are best able to use the information to establish healthful eating patterns. Do you know what foods to select or how much to consume for a healthy diet?

For this week’s discussion, choose a food label from a favorite snack, take a picture of the Nutrition Facts on the food label. Upload the picture to the discussion post and answer the following.

Watch the video: “The Nutrition Facts Label, the latest design from FDA”

https://youtu.be/RpleYQPgT1M

Download and use the “What’s on the Nutrition Facts Label” here to answer the questions: Nutrition Facts Label.pdf

1. Who is the manufacturer of your product?
2. Define “serving size”?
3. What is the total number of serving sizes per package or container of your selected food?
4. Define % daily value mean?
5. Provide the calories per serving of your selected food label
6. Provide the total fat of your selected food label
7. Provide the cholesterol of your selected food label
8. Provide the sodium of your selected food label
9. Provide the carbohydrates of your selected food label
10. Share with your peers if you were surprised by the nutritional values of your selected food label.

WITH YOUR ANSWER, YOU NEED TO UPLOAD ALSO THE LABEL PICTURE WHERE YOU TOOK INFORMATION ABOVE FROM.

Requirements:

APA Style 7th ed. paper

2 pages of whole content. No conclusions.

3 APA sources cited and referenced correctly.

 DIKW Theory in Nursing Informatics – Please answer all components

1. Explain the three types of systems used in health informatics.
2. Evaluate and explain and the Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom (DIKW) Theory. Discuss the central concepts of each element of the DIKW framework.
3. Provide examples of how each element is implemented in your nursing practice. How do they support evidence-based nursing practice?
4. According to Benner’s Novice to Expert Model, proficient and expert nurses are able to move from assessment to patient intervention very quickly. Novice, advanced beginner, and even some competent nurses oftentimes have difficulty understanding this process. Please read the following article and answer the questions below.  
   • Read Ozdemir, N. G. (2019). The development of nurses’ individualized care perceptions and practices: Benner’s Novice to Expert Model perspective. International journal of Caring Sciences, 12(2), 1279-1285. http://internationaljournalofcaringsciences.org/docs/81_ozdemir_special_12_2.pdf
   • Explain how the Wisdom-in-Action Theory guides this process by implementing the DIKW Theory.
   • Based on your level of competency in Benner’s Novice to Expert Model, how do you move from data to wisdom in your nursing practice? Why is this important? Provide a practice-related example.
5. Support your response with cited paraphrased information from the Ozdemir (2019) journal article in addition to the course textbook and a scholarly source to support your initial discussion post.

All components are required to be answered as a comprehensive initial post. Do not separate your responses and respond to each question individually.Please write the topic in the Subject line. 

Write a 500-750-word essay on the Stages-of-Life and the influence of age in health care from a patient’s perspective. Interview a friend or family member about that person’s experiences with the health care system. You may develop your own list of questions.

Suggested questions:

1. Do you feel that your stage-of-life had any effect on your interaction with health care professionals?
2. Which areas of the hospital or clinic were most concerned with your well-being and feelings?
3. Was your family with you during this hospital stay or outpatient visit?
4. Was your family included in your treatment, such as post-procedure instructions?

Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan:

1. Primary Prevention/Health Promotion
2. Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
3. Bioterrorism/Disaster
4. Environmental Issues

Use the “Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal” resource to complete this assignment. This will help you organize your plan and create an outline for the written assignment.

1. After completing the teaching proposal, review the teaching plan proposal with a community health and public health provider in your local community.
2. Request feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) from the provider.
3. Complete the “Community Teaching Experience” form with the provider. You will submit this form in Topic 5.

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.