1. In Spirituality in Nursing, by Dr. O’Brien, read chapters 7 and 8, pages 127 – 178.  These two chapters are entitled: “Spiritual Needs of the Patient with an Acute Illness” &  “Spiritual Needs of the Chronically Ill Person.”

2. Watch the videos in Video Portlet #1 on the importance and power of prayer.

3. In Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, by Dr. Purnell, read about the spiritual and cultural characteristics of “People of Arab Heritage,” pages 61 – 76, 2nd edition OR pages 101 – 117, 3rd edition.

4. In  Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, by Dr. Purnell, read about the spiritual and cultural characteristics of “People of Chinese Heritage” pages 88 – 101, 2nd edition OR pages 118 – 132, 3rd edition.

5. Watch the videos in Video Portlet #2 on people with an Arab and Chinese heritage.

6. In Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, by Dr. Purnell, read about the spiritual and cultural characteristics of “People of Cuban Heritage,” pages 102 – 116, 2nd edition OR pages 133 – 147, 3rd edition.

7. In Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, by Dr. Purnell read about the spiritual and cultural characteristics of “People of Filipino Heritage” pages 128 – 142, 2nd edition OR pages 159 – 174, 3rd edition.

8. Watch the videos in Video Portlet #3 on people with a Cuban and Filipino Heritage.

9. In Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, by Dr. Purnell read about the spiritual and cultural characteristics of “People of Haitian Heritage” pages 169 – 185, 2nd edition OR pages 200 – 218, 3rd edition.

10. Watch the video in Video Portlet #4 on people with a Haitian Heritage.
 

 

While you must form your answers to the questions below from our assigned reading material,  it is INSUFFICIENT merely to quote from the text or video.  You must answer the questions in your own words — with supporting phrases from the assigned readings and videos.  Supporting phrases from the assigned reading must be put in quotation marks, with proper notation for the page number of the text on which they are found.  Failure to do this will result in a loss of points.

Thank you!

Question 1:  Regarding our Unit 3 assigned reading, chapter 7 of Spirituality in Nursing:

Name and discuss at least 2 key points that you found to be especially helpful in thinking about the spiritual needs of patients with an acute illness? Do you have any specific examples or questions regarding how what you have learned might be helpful to you, as you think about working with patients who have an acute illness?

Question 2:  Regarding our Unit 3 assigned reading, chapter 8 of Spirituality in Nursing:

Name and discuss at least 2 key points that you found to be especially helpful in thinking about the spiritual needs of patients with an chronic illness? Do you have any specific examples or questions regarding how what you have learned might be helpful to you, as you think about working with patients who have a chronic illness?

Question 3:The Importance and Power of Prayer

After viewing the you tube videos on prayer, name and discuss something you learned from each video, which may help you in understanding your work with patients and their spiritual need for prayer.   Were you left with any questions after viewing these videos on prayer?

Question 4:  Regarding People with an Arab Heritage:

  From our assigned reading in Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, about persons with an Arab Heritage, coupled with the accompanying video, what key points got raised for you? How might these apply to the healthcare setting? What questions are you left with?  Are there any insights about the spirituality of this group that you felt were missing from the text’s consideration and that you would like to add for our class learning and discussion?

Question 5: Regarding People with a Chinese Heritage:

  From our assigned reading in Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, about persons with a Chinese Heritage, coupled with the accompanying video, what key points got raised for you? How might these apply to the healthcare setting? What questions are you left with? Are there any insights about the spirituality of this group that you felt were missing from the text’s consideration and that you would like to add for our class learning and discussion?

Question 6: Regarding People with a Cuban Heritage:

  From our assigned reading in Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, about persons with a Cuban Heritage, coupled with the accompanying video, what insights did you gain that might be helpful to you in a healthcare setting? What questions are you left with?  Are there any insights about the spirituality of this group that you felt were missing from the text’s consideration and that you would like to add for our class learning and discussion?

Question 7: Regarding People with a Filipino Heritage:

  From our assigned reading in Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, about persons with a Filipino Heritage, coupled with the accompanying video, what insights did you gain that might be helpful to you in a healthcare setting? What questions are you left with?  Are there any insights about the spirituality of this group that you felt were missing from the text’s consideration and that you would like to add for our class learning and discussion?

Question 8: Regarding People with a Haitian Heritage:

  From our assigned reading in Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, about persons with a Haitian Heritage, coupled with the accompanying video, what key points got raised for you? How might these apply to the healthcare setting?  What questions are you left with? Are there any insights about the spirituality of this group that you felt were missing from the text’s consideration and that you would like to add for our class learning and discussion?

https://youtu.be/krzwmhDMvv8   Video 1: Is there real power in prayer?

https://youtu.be/wFIpi-2rd2Y  Video 2: More great spiritual insight from Fr. Spitzer!

https://youtu.be/3sABZy7OwRI  Video #1 Different perspectives within Islam

https://youtu.be/-gZY4i4Kg3s  Video #2: The Three ways present in Chinese spiritual heritage

https://youtu.be/o6_A9oN7QrI   Video #1 A Look inside the country and culture of Cuba

https://youtu.be/PfuKWDOCle0   Video #2 – A look at some Filipino cultural characteristics

https://youtu.be/cZ9iojDsxkM  Video #1 : Haitian Folk Culture

The nursing process is a tool that puts knowledge into practice. By utilizing this systematic problem-solving method, nurses can determine the health care needs of an individual and provide personalized care.

Write a paper (1,750-2,000 words) on cancer and approach to care based on the utilization of the nursing process. Include the following in your paper:

1-Describe the diagnosis and staging of cancer.

2-Describe at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.

3-Discuss what factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans.

4-Explain how the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why?

5-Explain how the nursing process is utilized to provide safe and effective care for cancer patients across the life span. Your explanation should include each of the five phases and demonstrate the delivery of holistic and patient-focused care.

6-Discuss how undergraduate education in liberal arts and science studies contributes to the foundation of nursing knowledge and prepares nurses to work with patients utilizing the nursing process. Consider mathematics, social and physical sciences, and science studies as an interdisciplinary research area.

You are required to cite to a minimum of four sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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

 

Discussion 1: Leadership Theories in Practice

A walk through the Business section of any bookstore or a quick Internet search on the topic will reveal a seemingly endless supply of writings on leadership. Formal research literature is also teeming with volumes on the subject.

However, your own observation and experiences may suggest these theories are not always so easily found in practice. Not that the potential isn’t there; current evidence suggests that leadership factors such as emotional intelligence and transformational leadership behaviors, for example, can be highly effective for leading nurses and organizations.

Yet, how well are these theories put to practice? In this Discussion, you will examine formal leadership theories. You will compare these theories to behaviors you have observed firsthand and discuss their effectiveness in impacting your organization.

To Prepare:

• Review the Resources and examine the leadership theories and behaviors introduced.
• Identify two to three scholarly resources, in addition to this Module’s readings, that evaluate the impact of leadership behaviors in creating healthy work environments.
• Reflect on the leadership behaviors presented in the three resources that you selected for review.

By Day 3 of Week 4

Post two key insights you had from the scholarly resources you selected. Describe a leader whom you have seen use such behaviors and skills, or a situation where you have seen these behaviors and skills used in practice. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain to what extent these skills were effective and how their practice impacted the workplace.

J.L., a 27-year-old account executive, presents to the family medicine office for her annual checkup with her primary care provider. She has no significant past medical history except heavy menses. Her medications include calcium carbonate 500 mg orally twice a day and a multivitamin daily. She exercises regularly. Her family history is significant for cardiovascular disease (her father had an MI at age 54 and died of a further MI at age 63). She notes that she has been dating her current partner for approximately 5 months. She is interested in a reliable form of contraception. After discussing the various contraceptive options, she is here for contraceptive counseling.

Questions:

1. Before prescribing an OCP regimen, what tests or examinations would you like to perform?

2. Identify three different contraceptive regimens that could be chosen for J.L. Note their differences and why you chose them.

3. Identify the potential side effects that need to be relayed to J.L. Note especially those side effects for which J.L. should seek immediate medical care.

 

Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2019). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which include some form of drug therapy. The type of diabetes as well as the patient’s behavior factors will impact treatment recommendations.

For this Discussion, you compare types of diabetes, including drug treatments for type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.

Reference: American Diabetes Association. (2019). Statistics about diabetes. Retrieved from http://diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/

To Prepare

• Review the Resources for this module and reflect on differences between types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
• Select one type of diabetes to focus on for this Discussion.
• Consider one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected, including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Then, reflect on dietary considerations related to treatment.
• Think about the short-term and long-term impact of the diabetes you selected on patients, including effects of drug treatments.

By Day 3 of Week 5

Post a brief explanation of the differences between the types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes. Describe one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected, including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Be sure to include dietary considerations related to treatment. Then, explain the short-term and long-term impact of this type of diabetes on patients. including effects of drug treatments. Be specific and provide examples.

By Day 6 of Week 5

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses and respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days who selected a different type of diabetes than you did. Provide recommendations for alternative drug treatments and patient education strategies for treatment and management.