Applying Theory to a Practice Problem: Part 1: Introduction and Problem of Practice

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PURPOSE:

It is important to understand how research can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In this assignment, you will identify a practical problem that emerges from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice.

DIRECTIONS:

Chose a problem that you are encountering in your practice or about which you have read in the current literature.

Write a paper (250 to 500 words) that describes a practical problem that emerges from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. The paper should do the following:

  1. Clearly describe the problem.
  2. Provide a rationale for the significance of this problem. The rationale must be supported by the current or seminal literature.

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( SEE BELOW). Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Applying Theory to a Practice Problem: Part 1: Introduction and Problem of Practice 

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70.0 %Content
35.0 %Description of the problem A description of the problem is either missing or not evident to the reader. A description of the problem is present, but incomplete or inaccurate. A description of the problem is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. A description of the problem is thoroughly presented and includes all necessary elements. A description of the problem is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes all necessary elements.
35.0 %Rationale for the significance of the problem A rationale for the significance of the problem is either missing or not evident to the reader. A rationale for the significance of the problem is present, but incomplete or illogical. A rationale for the significance of the problem is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. The research cited in the definition is outdated. A rationale for the significance of the problem is thoroughly presented and includes all necessary elements. Some research cited in the definition is outdated. A rationale for the significance of the problem is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes all necessary elements. The rationale is well supported with current and/or seminal research.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
100 %Total Weightage
 
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PPT Presentation

Due date 02/07/2018

6 Power point slides: Evaluation of 5 evidence based articles regarding cervicitis + uncomplicated Gonorrhea. Use 1 slide for article and 1 for references

1. Include title, autor and year of the article (2013-2018). Reference in APA format

2. Brief summary? Purpose of the study

3. How did the study support Ms Campbell;s case:

Ms. Cammpbell is a 25 years old female with recent unprotected vaginal intercourse who presents with 3 days history of dysuria, increase urinary frequency and vaginal discharge. Per Physical exam, she has a mucopurulent discharge with a normal bimanual exam.

Multiple sexual partners

Unprotected sex

Diagnosis: Cervicitis culture-proven, uncomplicated Gonorrhea: This is based on her positive gonorrhea swab, normal vaginal pH and other negative testing.

Differential diagnosis:

1. Urinary tract infection (UTI) due to symptoms of burning on urination and dysuria, nevertheless, the patient also reported vaginal discharge which is a symptom rarely associated with UTI.

2. Herpes Simplex (HSV), due to symptoms of pain during urination, and vaginal itching, but the patient had no visible lesions or blisters.

3. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): The diagnosis of acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is primarily based on historical and clinical findings. This differential was a “must-not-missed” and can result from complications of gonorrhea and chlamydia diseases when left untreated.

 
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Nursing Theory Perspectives

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This activity is designed to expose you to a variety of nursing theory perspectives. Select a nursing theory you have researched in past weeks. Analyze the theory. Your analysis should include: •Description of the theory’s background and influencing factors, including worldview •Explanation of the underlying assumptions •Evaluation of major strengths and weaknesses •Application strategies for clinical practice •Citation of case example from personal or professional life that describe the application in practice Cite at least three scholarly articles. Format your assignment as one of the following: •18- to 20-slide presentation •3- to 4-minute podcast •15- to 20-minute video presentation •875-word paper •another format approved by your instructor If you choose to write the 875-word paper, be sure your scholarly articles are indeed, scholarly. Be sure to check off each area in the directions and rubric that are required in your paper. I will repeat my Week 2 information on scholarly articles here: A scholarly article is one that is from a professional journal (it can be nursing or another profession). These journals are considered peer reviewed, thus scholarly. You can find them in a data base in the library, but be sure you format them appropriately in APA in your paper. You cannot just add a “Retrieved from” address and consider that APA. A scholarly journal contains the author(s), year, title of article in lowercase, title of journal in italics, volume/issue (volume in italics, issue in parenthesis, not in italics), and page numbers where available – THEN you can add the database “Retrieved from” information address. If you choose to do a PowerPoint, be sure you follow PowerPoint rules as outlined in my initial announcements on the home page. Podcasts still need a Word document for your scholarly articles as references. I want to give some brief information for those of you who choose PowerPoint as your assignment choice. This is a fine choice, but it must be completed correctly. A PowerPoint is a visual presentation, not a word presentation. Each slide should follow what is known as a 7×7, 6×6 or 5×5 rule, meaning there are not more than 7 lines of words on a slide, and no more than 7 words to a line (different styles/instructors might want the 6×6, or 5×5 rule). This also means that each slide, for the most part, needs to have a picture, graph, or other visual representation on it. A PowerPoint is being shown to an audience. There needs to be some color to it, along with the other visual interests. The main part of what you want to say, or present, needs to be in the speaker notes. The audience doesn’t see this, only the speaker that has downloaded them previously. As you (the presenter) click through the slides, your audience is looking at the slides, while listening to your voice. If you find you can’t utilize the 7×7 rule, please choose the essay format in a Word document. These, of course, must all be in APA formatting with a title page, body, and reference list. There are many resources available to help you with APA in the library. Please use them. If you have any questions, please contact me.

 
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A labour study related essay

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The purpose of the term paper has been defined by Rivlin (1942) as:

“…to give able students an opportunity to do systematic, critical, or constructive work independently under the guidance of the instructor; to supplement the student’s knowledge of the field by wider reading and thinking, and by greater practical handling of the material than is possible through daily assignments; and to enable the student to explore more fully some phase of the course in which he has a special interest or for which he is particularly well qualified to investigate because of previous courses, yet which should not take up too much of the time of the class.”

The term paper / annotated bibliography assignment for this class is to be completed in three stages, with due dates as specified on the course syllabus.

First Stage

The first stage assignment is a topic proposal that states your topic in an introductory paragraph or two (250-400 words)and briefly (125-150 words each) summarizes in your own words a minimum of four (4) relevant scholarly sources (journal articles, book chapters or similar resources).

Required weekly readings from the syllabus will not be counted in the minimum number of sources for this and subsequent assignments but these may be included as supplementary references above the minimum counts. The purpose of the writing assignment is to provide an opportunity to conduct “wider reading and thinking” beyond what has been assigned by the instructor (see quote from Rivlin, below).

Second Stage

The second assignment will increase the number of sourcesreviewed to a minimum of eight and expand the length of the summaries for each entry, including the original four, to 200-250words. Your introduction for this stage should be about one-page (approx. 350-400 words). When I mark your first two assignments, I will offer suggestions for further readings and revisions and it will be prudent to take these suggestions into account in your final paper.

Third Stage

The final assignment may be either a standard term paper or an annotated bibliography. It should be based on your analysis of no fewer than eight sources. If your final paper is an annotated bibliography, you will also be required to include a three to three and half page introductory discussion that synthesizes and evaluates the persuasiveness of the various analyses and evidence surveyed a brief conclusion in addition to the article summaries. If you choose to do a standard term paper, you may integrate the synthesis and overview discussion with the analysis from the source materials.

 
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This Is A Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) Assignment. In Your Collaborative Learning Community, Write A Paper Of 500-1,000 Words And Include The Following: Discuss Cultural Beliefs And Influences Relative To The Health Issue. Differentiate Any Reli

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.

In your Collaborative Learning Community, write a paper of 500-1,000 words and include the following:

  1. Discuss cultural beliefs and influences relative to the health issue.
  2. Differentiate any religious/spiritual beliefs and values relative to the issue.
  3. Appraise how religious/spiritual beliefs and values have influenced progress in addressing the issue–either negatively or positively.
  4. Compare differences in ideologies related to the issue across political party lines, geographic regions, and countries of the world.

This is  APA format aqt least 500 word, references. I have added all the topics that have been added so far, I have topics 1-4 added. the one that will worked on is Topic 5

 

Topic 1

Influenza CLC group essay 11-28-2017

Introduction

Influenza commonly known as flu is a contagious respiratory infection that attacks the general respiratory system that is, the nose, throat, and even the lungs. It is caused by the two types of influenza viruses which are influenza A, influenza B and influenza C (Wang & Tao, 2010). Attacks from both viruses are epidemic and seasonal as they are common within specific periods within a year. Attack mechanisms for influenza A viruses depends on the genes on the surface protein of a patient. They are normally spread through sneezing and coughing from an infected individual to the surrounding air (Wang & Tao, 2010).

The flu can also attack an individual in case they get into direct body tissue contact with an infected individual for example handshaking. Health professionals argue that the flu virus is stubborn and spreads mainly over tiny droplets which are produced when the infected individuals’ cough, talk, and sneeze (Wang & Tao, 2010). Such droplets are easily carried by the surrounding air and can be landed in the nose and mouths of the immediate persons. Additionally, it can enter into one’s system if he or she gets into direct contact with a surface or object that has the influenza bacteria and consequently rubs or touches their nose, mouth or even eyes (Wang & Tao, 2010).

Health departments have overtime identified initiative to address the problem of influenza, such initiatives include:

Reducing human exposure to the flu viruses, this initiative works by notifying the public on the safe ways to prevent and control the spread of the virus and it actively works to reduce infection opportunities and curbs the spread of the pandemic virus (Abramson, 2011).

They have built able capacities to cope with the pandemic, measures have been taken and put in place to cope with the virus since helping the society to stay free from the virus (Abramson, 2011).

They have innovated much on early warning and acknowledgments, information about influenza and its impacts to the society are made clear since it is effective for the society to stay free from the influenza virus (Abramson, 2011).

Necessary global scientific researches are being carried out and developments to ensure that vaccines and antiviral drugs are available across the globe mostly during the seasons which the virus is spread. The scientific knowledge enables quick and effective identification of the virus at its initial stages (Abramson, 2011).

Several measures have been put in place to measure the progress of the issue. They include;

The World Health Organization has continuously carried out tests to identify cases of attack by the virus at its early stages that are in one to four days of an individual’s exposure to the influenza virus (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).

Materials enlightening the public about the virus and the most convenient ways to stay free from the attack are being developed and provisional with all measures that can help curb and salvage the situation (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).

The current status of the issue based on measures outcomes clarifies that the globe is well up and at a good place to overcome the spread of influenza viruses. This has been made possible by the continuous scientific researchers which develop antiviral drugs and vaccines which are work to stop the spread and impacts of the influenza virus upon the general society (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).

References

Abramson, J. (2011). Inside the 2009 Influenza Pandemic. World Scientific Publishing Company, 2011.

Tam, J., & Sellwood, C. (2013). Pandemic Influenza. CABI, 2013.

Wang, Q., & Tao, Y. (2010). Molecular Virology. Horizon Scientific Press.

Topic 2

Influenza

Diane Boll, Lisa Hart, Risper Ireri

Grand Canyom University:NUR 508

12-06-2017

Influenza

Influenza is a highly infectious respiratory illness that mostly occurs during winter months north of the equator. Influenza, commonly known as the “flu” occurs between October and March and with reported outbreaks between September and May. Signs of influenza include but are not limited to high fever, myalgia, headache, sore throat, chills and persistent malaise (Edelman & Mandle, 2006). Each year in the US alone, influenza and pneumonia result in 114,000 admissions with 36,000 lives lost and costs an estimated $12 billion (Walton, 2016). Edelman and Mandle (2006) discussed the influenza vaccine markedly reduce the incidence of complications, hospitalization, and deaths and the vaccine can be given to anyone above six months unless allergic to it. It’s given with caution to those with allergies to eggs (Edelman & Mandle, 2006). Contrary to misconception, the most common vaccine is not made up of the live influenza virus but composed of the inactivated whole virus or virus subunits grown in chick embryo cells and given annually (Edelman & Mandle, 2006). Influenza is a global issue as many in underprivileged countries without access to adequate health care continue to die from it and there is a need to rapidly identify the virus and provide proper treatment, thereby preventing its spread locally and internationally.

Influence of Health and Socioeconomic Status on Influenza

Though all age groups can contract influenza those with fragile or weakened immune systems are more severely affected and include the pregnant women, elderly adults with comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, malignancy, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. According to Walton (2016), children less than two years have the highest infection rate, but death rates are usually highest among elderly (age 65 and older). Influenza is associated with low social, economic status, lack of preventive treatment and poor housing. Most

of the people affected by influenza lack insurance coverage, have lower levels of education, are unemployed, lack social network and travel long distances to medical facilities (Watson, 2016).

Initiatives

Health departments have overtime identified initiatives to address the problem of influenza, such initiatives include: reducing human exposure to the flu viruses, this initiative works by notifying the public on the safe ways to prevent and control the spread of the virus and it actively works to reduce infection opportunities and curbs the spread of the pandemic virus (Abramson, 2011). They have built able capacities to cope with the pandemic, measures have been taken and put in place to cope with the virus since helping the society to stay free from the virus (Abramson, 2011). They have innovated much on early warning and acknowledgements, information about influenza and its impacts to the society are made clear since it is effective for the society to stay free from influenza virus (Abramson, 2011). Necessary global scientific researches are being carried out and developments to ensure that vaccines and antiviral drugs are available across the globe mostly during the seasons which the virus is spread. The scientific knowledge enables quick and effective identification of the virus at its initial stages (Abramson, 2011). Several measures have been put in place to measure the progress of the issue. They include; The world Health Organization has continuously carried out tests to identify cases of attack by the virus at its early stages that are in one to four days of a n individual’s exposure to the influenza virus (Tam & Sellwood, 2013). Materials enlightening the public about the virus and the most convenient ways to stay free from the attack are being developed and provisional with all measures that can help curb and salvage the situation (Tam & Sellwood, 2013). The status of the issue based on measures outcomes clarifies that the globe is well up and at a good place to overcome the spread of influenza viruses. This has been made possible by continuous scientific researchers which develop antiviral drugs and vaccines which are to stop the spread and impacts of the influenza virus upon the general society (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).

Current Status of Influenza

Global Action Plan for Influenza Vaccines (GAP) is “a comprehensive strategy to reduce the

present global shortage of influenza vaccines for seasonal epidemics and pandemic influenza in

all countries of the world (GAP, 2017). Initially, GAP was to be accomplished through three

major approaches: The first GAP approach was to encourage countries to increase their use of

seasonal influenza vaccine. This would in turn reduce the disease burden of seasonal influenza

infections, help to contribute towards the preparedness of industrialized countries to respond to

an eventual pandemic and possibly, most importantly, motivate industry to develop greater

capacity for manufacturing vaccines (GAP, 2017). The second GAP approach concentrates on

increasing production capacity for pandemic vaccines. The short-term goal was established, by

2015 enough vaccine would be produced to immunize two billion people. Additionally, a long

term goal established to produce enough vaccine to immunize 70% of the world’s population

with two doses (GAP, 2017). Lastly, the third GAP approach addressed the need for the research

community to design more potent and effective vaccines through use of new technologies.

Progress

According to the Global Action Plan, the seasonal influenza vaccine production

capacity had increased globally from “less than 500 million per year to nearly 1

billion doses per year” by the end of 2010, and the numbers have steadily continued

to rise yearly (2017). Additionally, 14 developing countries have been awarded

grants from WHO to establish in-country manufacturing capacity for influenza

vaccines to prevent and treat influenza (GAP, 2017). Moreover, significant progress

has been achieved with new vaccine formulations. Regular consultations have been

conducted to bring together vaccine researchers and public health professionals to

discuss pandemic influenza vaccines and vaccines that can potentially induce broader

spectrum and longer lasting immunity against both seasonal and pandemic influenza

strains (GAP, 2017). Also, according to Global Action Plan (2017) sharing of

research information has been made possible through a non-restricted internet based

database to facilitate data sharing on clinical trials. This is updated and

complemented with data from technical meetings, publications, and direct contacts

with manufacturers.

Conclusion

From the time of the first documented global pandemic, which contributed to an estimated

300,000 deaths worldwide, science has been researching and monitoring influenza (Influenza,

2017). Through initiatives between joint stakeholders much progress has been made toward

decreasing the number of deaths per year as well as other serious complications related to

influenza (GAP, 2017). The best line of treatment will always be preventing and control through

vaccination, early detection, and meticulous hand hygiene.

References

Abramson, J. (2011). Inside the 2009 Influenza Pandemic. World Scientific Publishing

Company, 2011. Retrieved from

http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/9789814343572_0001

Edelman, C. L., & Mandle, C. L. (2006). Health promotion throughout the life span (6th ed.). St.

Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.

Global Action Plan. (2017). World Health Organization (WHO). Global action plan for influenza

vaccines (GAP) Retrieved from http://www.who.int/influenza_vaccines_plan/en/

Influenza. (2017). World Health Organization (WHO). Influenza surveillance outputs Retrieved

from http://www.who.int/influenza/resources/charts/en/

Tam, J., & Sellwood, C. (2013). Pandemic Influenza. CABI, 2013. Retrieved from

http://www.worldcat.org/title/pandemic-influenza/oclc/798303591 

Walton, B. E. (2016). Influenza Pandemic and Other Bugs. Ohio Nurses Review, 91(6), 20-30.

Wang, Q., & Tao, Y. (2010). Molecular Virology. Horizon Scientific Press.

Topic 3

INFLUENZA(FLU)

Diane Boll, Lisa Hart, Risper Ireri

Grand Canyon University: NUR 508

12-20-2017

Influenza is a cross-community pandemic hence requires attention from all sectors involved in maintaining a community’s welfare. Therefore both the public and the private sectors are involved in funding for initiatives to address influenza and such is achieved through:

For the public sector;

State agencies; which are permanent or temporally bodies appointed by the government and assigned to oversee and administer in different areas within the state. State agencies which are designated with the responsibility to monitor the health sector and related programs actively provide public funding in such states (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).

Federal agencies; are special government organizations set up for the purpose to manage its resources and offering financial oversight to ensure accountability. Such units are sources of public funding to initiatives that address flu in the society (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).

Private corporations; are small business units held by non-governmental bodies or a small group of shareholders which offer products and services to the public. Such organizations offer funds to initiatives directed towards ending the influenza pandemic as a way of giving back to the society as an ethical practice (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).

Private foundations; are non-profit companies which are created through an initial donation from an individual or a firm and the donated funds are managed by the foundation’s trustees and directors. Initiatives aimed at the control and prevention of influenza getting funding from all active private organizations to facilitate their running (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).

Quality initiatives that address influenza pandemic;

Well calculated and predetermined emergency actions; since the pandemic attacks as a surprise emergency programs have been put across as initiatives to stay ready to tackle it anytime, it knocks hence the health sector has reached a milestone in fighting it (Wang & Tao, 2010).

Prevention and preparedness to control the effects of the pandemic; prevention measures against the pandemic include: – reducing human exposure to influenza virus which is attained through enlightening the public on the flu and away to possibly stay free from it. Secondly strengthening early warning systems which make it possible to note any trace of the flu at its initial stages and initiate the efforts required to stop its effects. And thirdly, having adequately developed flu containment operations (Wang & Tao, 2010).

Preparedness is achieved by having a well build up capacity to cope with the pandemic and critically investing in developing new pandemic vaccines and antiviral drugs. Readiness to deal with the situation just in case it attacks is key to addressing the pandemic (Wang & Tao, 2010).

Being insured versus being uninsured impacts health outcomes related to influenza differ. Because insured person is covered against all the dangers that may accrue to him or her as a result of exposure to the flu hence that is an initiative to enable persons to remain focused on their daily tasks (Wang & Tao, 2010).

On the other hand, uninsured individuals do not have any cover or preventative/ control measure that stands between them and the flu. Therefore in case they are exposed to it thus its impact will relatively be all over them hence they are not stable enough while getting through their day to day activities hence the community suffers some loss (Wang & Tao, 2010).

References

Funding Applications.org : Choose Application. (2017). Fundingapplications.com. Retrieved 15 December 2017, from https://www.fundingapplications.com/index.php

Wang, Q., & Tao, Y. (2010). Influenza: Molecuar Virology. Horizon Scientific, Press, 2010.

Topic 4

Ethical principles in the treatment of Influenza are the guiding statements that the World Health Organization has put across to guide on efforts directed towards treating, prevention and control of the pandemic. The Influenza pandemic has been identified as a health threat for all populations thus calling upon the intervention of global health organizations (Van-Tam, 2012).

Below are some of the leading ethical principles that are applicable in the treatment of influenza;

The principle which addresses global initiatives that are reducing the spread of the pandemic through isolation and putting travel restrictions which subsequently denies them their freedom of movement. The World Health Organization states that all persons are obliged to the freedom of movement hence put such measures which see some populations restricted and denied their freedom of movement is inappropriate. Alternatively all societies despite their health status must be allowed to enjoy their right and privilege of movement with effective control and prevention measures to curb the spread of the pandemic (Van-Tam, 2012).

The protection that health workers addressing the pandemic are obliged to safeguard against the risks which they are exposed to as they execute their duties. Ethical principles of protecting healthcare workers who are actively exposed to the dangers of being infected with the pandemic as they interact with the infected population. Therefore when the risks to which healthcare specialists are exposed to are addressed, then they stand motivated hence maximum delivery while serving the public (Van-Tam, 2012).

It has been provided that there is a prioritized access to healthcare resources facilitated by the increased demand and shortages being experienced from the health provider’s end. The Influenza pandemic commonly identified with the specific populations hence such populations have been given priority to access health services directed towards control, prevention and preparedness to deal with the epidemic and reduce its fierceness on them (Van-Tam, 2012).

Population disparities are the differences which are enjoyed by individuals of different populations in the access and availability of health facilities and services to curb the spread and impacts of the pandemic in society. Ethical principles applicable in the treatment of influenza have brought into being disparities which are influencing the way the community is protected from the epidemic. Such variations can be eliminated by manipulating the set principles and coming up with other ethical principles through a careful consideration of the general population because influenza pandemic is not selective. Such an ethic principle will bring uniformity in the service availability and accessibility (Van-Tam, 2012).

ANA’s code of Ethics for Nurses serves to guide on the execution of nursing responsibilities in a manner that observes the quality and standard services while attending to patients. The ethics ensure that patient’s rights are followed all through the treatment, and a good quality of the service is assured. In the other hand, the rights of the nursing specialist subsequently observed. Therefore the applicable ethical principles consistent with the ANA’s code ethics for nurses which sees them appropriate as they respect both sides involved in the pandemic’s, prevention, control and preparedness (White, 2012)

References

Van-Tam, J. (2012). Pandemic Influenza. CABI, 2012.

White, K. (2012). The Essential Guide to Nursing Practice: Applying ANA’s Scope and Standards in Practice and Education. American Nurses Association.

 
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Crisis Counseling

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.  *******   (An abstract is required.)*******

Sometimes clients come into the counseling session with an immediate crisis. They need an immediate solution to a problem. Counseling in these situations needs to be focused and goal oriented.

Jamila has been working with her counselor on learning to better manage her 9-year-old son. Last night, her son was hit by a car and is in the hospital. This has created a number of problems:

1.She has to arrange childcare for her daughter so she can stay with her son in the hospital.  2.He will need some special care when he gets home because he will be in a wheelchair. 3.She is fearful that she will lose her job as a teacher’s aide in the local public school.   Write a 500-750-word paper addressing the following: 1.How would you prioritize Jamila’s concerns in the counseling session? What would you address first?

2.What steps would you take in this session to make sure that Jamila has the resources she needs right now?

3.How would you help Jamila develop a plan to manage the current crisis?

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.

 
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Outline For The Psychiatric Diagnosis

Outline for the Psychiatric Diagnosis Review the instructions for the Psychiatric Diagnosis assignment in Week Six. This week’s assignment will build upon the work you have completed on your chosen case study in Weeks One and Two. For this assignment, you will construct an outline of your Psychiatric Diagnosis paper. This outline is meant to provide structure for your final assignment, jump-start your thought process on your case study, and ensure you are on the correct path toward the successful completion of your diagnosis. Your outline should be one to two pages of content and include a brief two- to three-sentence description of each of the required areas listed in the Psychiatric Diagnosis prompt, except for the following two areas:
• Justify the use of the chosen diagnostic manual (i.e., Why was this manual chosen over others?). • Evaluate symptoms within the context of an appropriate theoretical orientation for this diagnosis.
For these two areas, provide a complete draft of your justification and evaluation based on the case study. You must include explicit information on the theoretical orientation chosen for the case and justification of the use of the diagnostic manual chosen. Research a minimum of five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 10 years to support your choice of theoretical orientation and diagnostic manual. These sources will also be used for the Psychiatric Diagnosis paper. The outline should specify which sources will apply to the justification and evaluation areas. The Outline for the Psychiatric Diagnosis:
• Must be one to two single-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. • Must include a separate title page with the following: o Title of paper o Student’s name o Course name and number o Instructor’s name o Date submitted • Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 10 years. • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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The Reply Post Should Be A Minimum Of Two Paragraphs With Cited Reference In Each Paragraph, No Older Than 5 Years.

Polypharmacy is one of the biggest dangers with the elderly population. The patients are being prescribed medications by the different specialists they go to . As Primary care providers we have to be aware of this danger and always ask patients to bring a list of medications to the clinic to review with the FNP. Patients should always be encouraged to inform their primary care provider of any newly prescribed medications. Polypharmacy should always be avoided because this may lead to drug interaction leading to adverse side effects or can affect the therapeutic levels of other medications, also can lead medication non adherence. Adverse effects can occur due to overstimulation of one medication caused by another and can cause complications in the patient that may worsen health or be non reversible or difficult to treat once occur. For example a patient that has a bad kidney can harm their kidney further if they take aspirin and other NSAIDs containing drugs if this patient also takes diuretic  and ace inhibitors for blood pressure this is putting the patient at high risk for decline in kidney function and can even lead to irreversible kidney damage (Beldowski, Hersh , Hajjar, 2017).

Another safety concern with polypharmacy is drug interactions. Patient who take many medications at one time have a higher risk of having drug interactions. There are studies that prove that taking just 5 medication predisposes patients to 80% change of liver damage due to drug interactions during metabolism. There are different types of reactions one being antagonistic , and synergistic. When an antagonist reaction occurs it diminishes the effect of another medication reducing the therapeutic effect of the medication. A synergistic interaction causes an increase in the effect of a medication which can lead to OD and toxicity of a medication if not closely monitored (Allore, Gnjidic, Tinetti, 2017).

As a FNP we can take each visit as a chance to review all medications a patient is taking and encourage patients to report any new medications prescribed by other prescribers. As nurse practitioners we should also collaborate with other physicians to reduce the number of medications a patient takes to only the most important medications. At times patients are taking medications that are not medically necessary. As a FNP if this is suspected is is important to review with a physician and the patient in order to prevent polypharmacy. It is also important to encourage patients to always carry a list of medications with them wherever they go in case of emergency.

Reference

Hersh, L. R., Beldowski, K., & Hajjar, E. R. (2017). Polypharmacy in the geriatric oncology population. Current oncology reports, 19(11), 73.

Gnjidic, D., Tinetti, M., & Allore, H. G. (2017). Assessing medication burden and polypharmacy: finding the perfect measure.

 
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Please Do A Comment Base In This Answers. Write At Least 140 Words In Each Answer, Take Reference From (2013-2018) If Is Possible, Academic References Please Because The Teacher Check It Out One By One. SUSTANTIVE POST NEEDED

Comment 1

Qualitative and quantitative methods differ in many ways, one being that quantitative data collection is much more structured than qualitative data collection method (DeFranzo, 2011). Qualitive research focuses on generating meaning and understanding to data that are related to opinions, concepts, values and behaviors of people in a social context. Quantitative research focuses on gathering numerical data to explain a particular phenomenon.  The use of either qualitative and quantitative methods depend on the research question of the study. However, researchers are now using mixed methodology research, which involves the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods with the assumption that it will address the research question more comprehensively then qualitative and quantitative method alone (Tarig & Woodman, 2013). Mixed methodology can be extremely beneficial to studies addressing complex multifaceted issues such as health service interventions.

A potential challenge in conducting mixed method research would be that qualitative and quantitative research methods belong to separate and incompatible paradigms. Both have different and conflicting ways of how they view the world and gather research data (Tariq & Woodman, 2013). Another challenge would be that it can be extremely time consuming to the researcher that it would benefit if it was conducted by a large team instead of just one researcher in order to conduct the study in a timely manner. Studies involving both quantitative and qualitative research can be challenging at times, however it also provides the researcher with a wider range of tools to answer their study question more efficiently.

Comment 2

With modern medicine advancing and new treatments invented each year, healthcare professionals including nurses need a reliable source of information to improve their practice and stay updated. Evidenced-based practice was implemented as a great tool that helps nurses to better provide their nursing care and improve patient’s outcomes. According to the article, “ Evidence-based practice (EBP) results from the integration of available research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to individualize care and promote effective care decision-making”. ( Wyant, 2017)

There are few EBP models that are used nowadays in nursing. They all have five basic phases that make the process more effective:

  1. Identification of a clinical problem.
  2. Review of the relevant literature.
  3. Critical appraisal of the evidence.
  4. Evaluation for practice change and potential implementation.
  5. Evaluation of he outcomes.

( Wyant, 2017)

Certain organizations use specific EBP models. However, their only goal is to identify the problem and find the solution in order to improve nursing practice and patient’s outcomes.

 
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I NEED THREE DIFFERENT ONES

I need one page only. NO APA format. About nursing homes.

  1. What are your upcoming week’s specific learning goals and objectives?
  2. Were there any placement items/issues that occurred this week that you feel your instructor should be aware of that are private in nature and are more appropriately shared here than in the discussion board with your classmates?
  3. Give a brief description of an objective you worked on this week. Make sure to cite at least one reference showing how your objective relates to the public health knowledge you’ve studied during this course or the public health course. You may choose to reference your e-text, journal articles, or videos you’ve studied during these courses or you may find an outside reference on your own to further enhance your public health knowledge and practices.

This was last week. Write about the experience at the clinical site.

Remember, your journal entries are an important aspect of clinical learning as they serve to help you reflect upon and get the most out of your community practice experience. Therefore, your journal entry should include the who, what, where, and when of your community practice experience. Remember, this should simulate a dialogue that would normally take place face-to-face with your community practice experience instructor.

 
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