Scenario

As you recall, number two on the National Quality Strategy Priorities is person-and family-centered care. Prior to the 1980s, family and visitors were restricted to a few hours at a time and absolutely prohibited to stay overnight. When family arrived on discharge day, they were given minimal instructions on the care of invasive treatments such as bladder irrigation and told to return only if there were problems. As a result, patients did return with raging infections, wound dehiscence, and irreparable complications.

Fortunately, with the advent of patient-and family-centered care, readmissions have been reduced because of adequate training and participation of caregivers. 

Reflect upon what you have learned about changing the concept from families as “visitors” to families as partners. Identify which policy you would prefer to see in your facility as a patient and as a healthcare leader. Use the Institute for Family- and Patient-Centered Care’s website to view sample policies.

1. Choose the policy you would like to see implemented as a family member and as a patient advocate. 

a. Be specific and use the policy content to support your opinion.

b. What factors make this policy most attractive to you as an advocate?

1. Choose the policy you would like to see implemented as a future healthcare leader.

a. Again, be specific and use the policy content to support your opinion.

b. What factors make this policy most attractive to you as a future healthcare leader?

Data-Based Changes

Write  an essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to  completely answer all the questions for each number item. There should  be three sections, one for each item number below, as well the  introduction (heading is the title of the essay) and conclusion  paragraphs. 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 three (3)  citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the  APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do  not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

1. Identify  one aspect of big data and data mining that is interesting to you.  Explain the concept and how it might bring value to healthcare.  
2. Describe  the concept of continuity planning. If you were the director or manager  for your current workplace, describe the preparedness program you would  recommend.
3. Locate  an article discussing the use of informatics in healthcare education of  the general public or of nursing students. Discuss the benefits and  drawbacks to using technology in this situation and recommendations from  the author. Do you feel this use of technology is a viable method of  educating (the public or nursing students)? Why or why not?

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 500 words per essay prompt/section (1500 total for this assignment)

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment. All APA Papers should include an introduction and conclusion.

References:  Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all  resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3)  scholarly sources to support your claims.

Learning styles represent the different approaches to learning based on preferences, weaknesses, and strengths. For learners to best achieve the desired educational outcome, learning styles must be considered when creating a plan. Complete “The VARK Questionnaire,” located on the VARK website, and then complete the following:

1. Click “OK” to receive your questionnaire scores.
2. Once you have determined your preferred learning style, review the corresponding link to view your learning preference.
3. Review the other learning styles: visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic, and multimodal (listed on the VARK Questionnaire Results page).
4. Compare your current preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred learning style.
5. Examine how awareness of learning styles has influenced your perceptions of teaching and learning.

In a paper (750‐1,000 words), summarize your analysis of this exercise and discuss the overall value of learning styles. Include the following:

1. Provide a summary of your learning style according the VARK questionnaire.
2. Describe your preferred learning strategies. Compare your current preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred learning style.
3. Describe how individual learning styles affect the degree to which a learner can understand or perform educational activities. Discuss the importance of an educator identifying individual learning styles and preferences when working with learners.
4. Discuss why understanding the learning styles of individuals participating in health promotion is important to achieving the desired outcome. How do learning styles ultimately affect the possibility for a behavioral change? How would different learning styles be accommodated in health promotion?

 Cite to 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. 

Note: my learning preference is mild kinesthetic

write your personal philosophy of nursing. The essay is to be typewritten and double-spaced (1,000 words) and should include the following: 

1. Introduction that includes who you are and where you practice nursing 

2. Definition of nursing 

3. Assumptions or underlying beliefs 

4. Definitions and examples of the major domains of nursing 

5. Summary that includes answers to the following questions: a. How are the domains connected? b. What is your vision of nursing for the future? c. What are the challenges that you will face as a nurse? d. What are your goals for professional development?