Assignment: Leadership 

Assignment Overview In this assignment, you will research and locate a current journal article on nursing leadership styles. The article must be from a professional, peer-reviewed nursing journal published within the last 5 years; and then write a summary of your findings. 

 

Assignment Details: 

 

Perform the following tasks: Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.  Research a current journal article on nursing leadership styles. The article must be from a professional, peer-reviewed nursing journal published within the last 5 years. Write a 1-2 page summary of your findings following the criteria below: o First paragraph: summarize the major points of the article. o Second paragraph: answer whether you support the leadership style, and why or why not. o Final paragraph: discuss the article as it relates to nursing practice. o Use at least one additional outside source, such as your textbook. o The summary should be written in APA style format and all sources must be cited correctly.  

 Part 2: Objective information:
Fetal heart tones are 130, with minimal variability
Vaginal exam is 4 cm/90%effaced/ -1 station
She is complaining of pain – 8/10 on a numerical scale.
An IV has been started with an 18 gauge catheter with 1 liter of Lactated Ringers at 150 ml per hr in left forearm. 

 How can you provide non pharmacological comfort to this patient?
What are the pharmacological methods to use?
Without prenatal records or history GBS is unknown. What must you provide?
Contractions are 5 minutes apart and you receive an order to augment labor – what non pharmacological methods can you employ (or ask the MD to provide?)
Pitocin is ordered, please include at what rate you will start Pitocin, and how often you titrate. What equipment is needed to hang and run Pitocin IV? 

 

Part 1: 25 y/o presents to Labor and Delivery with complaints of uterine cramping and lower back pain. Denies any vaginal bleeding at this time. Has related history of a preterm birth at 32 weeks gestation with her last pregnancy. The baby is 3 years old now and has no developmental issues.
Her current gestational age is 30 weeks.
She is O+ and all other lab values are normal. No noted STI’s.

1. Group Beta Strep is missing from the labs – most often is obtained at 35 – 37 weeks gestation.
2. Without this information it is often determined to treat the patient anyway – presumptively to protect a premature baby from the risk.
3. What other information would you like to ask her?
4. What nursing intervention will you provide?
5. What screening tests are often obtained to help determine her risk for preterm labor.
6. And if it is determined she is in preterm labor what medications may you want to use with a doctors order?
7. Please also give dose, side effects and possible result of the medication.

ANSWER ALL QUESTION, INCLUDE IN TEXT CITATION, AND 3-4 REFERENCES

 

Ethics and Evidence-Based Research

Write a 1250-1500 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be three main sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2) sources using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

Part 1: Describe why ethical safeguards designed for clinical research may not be feasible or appropriate for evidence-based practice or evidence-based practice implementation projects.

Part 2:  Review the sectioned headed, Two Ethical Exemplars in Chapter 22 of the textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2015, pages 518-519). Discuss three main ethical controversies related to implementing Evidence-Based Quality Improvement (EBQI) Initiatives. Describe how these controversies relate to the four core ethical principles.

Part 3: Identify which ethical principles may be in conflict with the concept of “patients having an ethical responsibility in improving healthcare.” Discuss how these conflicts may be resolved.

At least 2 scholarly references should be used for this assignment.

  

Assignment: Literature Review: The Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes and Efficiencies

New technology—and the application of existing technology—only appears in healthcare settings after careful and significant research. The stakes are high, and new clinical systems need to offer evidence of positive impact on outcomes or efficiencies.

Nurse informaticists and healthcare leaders formulate clinical system strategies. As these strategies are often based on technology trends, informaticists and others have then benefited from consulting existing research to inform their thinking.

In this Assignment, you will review existing research focused on the application of clinical systems. After reviewing, you will summarize your findings.

To Prepare:

· Review the Resources and reflect on the impact of clinical systems on outcomes and efficiencies within the context of nursing practice and healthcare delivery.

· Conduct a search for recent (within the last 5 years) research focused on the application of clinical systems. The research should provide evidence to support the use of one type of clinical system to improve outcomes and/or efficiencies, such as “the use of personal health records or portals to support patients newly diagnosed with diabetes.”

· Identify and select 5 peer-reviewed articles from your research.

The Assignment: (5 pages)

In a 5-page paper, synthesize the peer-reviewed research you reviewed. Be sure to address the following:

· Identify the 5 peer-reviewed articles you reviewed, citing each in APA format.

· Summarize each study, explaining the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the clinical system each peer-reviewed article described. Be specific and provide examples.

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In a 5-page paper, synthesize the peer-reviewed research you   reviewed. Be sure to address the following:
 

·   Properly identify 5 peer-reviewed articles   selected.
·   Summarize each study, explaining the improvement   to outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the   clinical system each peer-reviewed article described. Be specific and provide   examples.

77 (77%) – 85 (85%)

The responses   accurately and clearly identify 5 peer-reviewed research articles for the   Assignment.
 

  The responses accurately and thoroughly summarize in detail each study   reviewed, explaining in detail the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and   lessons learned from the application of the clinical system each   peer-reviewed article described.
 

  Specific, accurate, and detailed examples are provided which fully support   the responses.

68 (68%) – 76 (76%)

The responses   identify 5 peer-reviewed research articles for the Assignment.
 

  The responses summarize each study reviewed, explaining the improvement to   outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the   clinical system each peer-reviewed article described.
 

  Accurate examples are provided which support the responses provided.

60 (60%) – 67 (67%)

The responses   vaguely or inaccurately identify 5 or less peer-reviewed articles for the   Assignment.
 

  The responses summarize each study reviewed, explaining the improvement to   outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the   clinical system each peer-reviewed article described that is vague or   inaccurate.
 

  Examples provided to support the responses are vague or inaccurate.

0 (0%) – 59 (59%)

The responses   vaguely and inaccurately identify less than 5 peer-reviewed articles for the   Assignment, or are missing.
 

  The responses vaguely and inaccurately summarize each study reviewed,   explaining the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned   from the application of the clinical system each peer-reviewed article   described, or are missing.
 

  Examples provided to support the responses are vague and inaccurate, or are   missing.

 

Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and   Organization:
 

Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed   ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are   carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of   the time.

3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79%   of the time.

0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60%   of the time.

 

Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:
 

Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Uses correct   grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1-2)   grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several   (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Contains many (≥ 5)   grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s   understanding.

 

Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct   APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins,   indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations,   and reference list.

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Uses correct APA   format with no errors.

4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1-2)   APA format errors.

3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several   (3-4) APA format errors.

0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Contains many (≥ 5)   APA format errors.

 

Total   Points: 100

          

Arrange a Nurse Educator Interview

By the end of week 2, you will identify and arrange to interview an experienced nurse educator about the trends in nursing education that she/he has observed or experienced during her/his career in education. You will also develop 10–12 interview questions.

Assignment Guidelines

• The person you select to interview must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a nurse educator currently practicing in academia, staff development, or a clinical nurse educator or patient educator. No family members please.
• You may arrange to conduct the interview in person, by phone, or by online web conferencing.
• In general, when you contact a prospective interviewee, state who you are and explain that the interview is for a university course assignment.
• Ask for a convenient time to meet for a 30-minute interview.
• Review the literature related to the nurse educator’s specific field of nursing education.
• Type 10–12 interview questions.

General Guidelines for Developing Interview Questions

• Your interview questions will depend on the method of interview (formal or informal, face to face, or online web meeting/conferencing) and the specific area the nurse educator is practicing.
• Word your questions clearly and concisely.
• Ask open-ended questions.
• Begin the interview with simple, factual questions that are easy to answer (icebreakers). This will help put the nurse educator at ease and help you establish a rapport. For example: 
  • You may ask about qualifications, credentials, expertise, experience, level of education, responsibilities, and/or a typical day.
  • You may wish to ask questions that elicit feedback about how the person became interested in nursing education, how education was selected as a career path, and what steps were taken to become a nurse educator.
• Next, seek information about personal experiences and opinions, such as: 
  • Teaching philosophy and goals related to nursing education
  • Experiences with curricula
  • Experiences with evaluation
  • Ways of knowing that student goals are met
  • Ways of engaging and/or enriching student learning
  • Outlook on the future of nursing education
  • The most effective teaching strategies
  • Positive experiences in teaching
  • Challenges faced as a nurse educator