Reflect on the course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to (choose 3): 1. Deliver compassionate, patient centered, evidence-based care that respects patient and family preferences. 1. Monitor client outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of psychobiological interventions.
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Instructions
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the course.
Requirements:
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The length of the reflection is to be 3 pages excluding the title page and reference pages.
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APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered):
Components:
· Title page
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Introduction Write an introduction but do not use Introduction as a heading
· Course Reflection
· Conclusion
· References
Course Reflection:
Reflect on the course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and
write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to (choose 3):
1. Deliver compassionate, patient centered, evidence-based care that respects patient and family preferences.
1. Monitor client outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of psychobiological interventions.
1. Create a safe care environment that results in high quality patient outcomes.
1. Demonstrate clinical judgment and accountability for patient outcomes when delegating to and supervising other members of the healthcare team
1. Engage in caring and healing techniques that promote a therapeutic nurse patient relationship.
1. Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including the patient and the patients support network.
1. Provide appropriate patient teaching that reflects developmental stage, age, culture, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations to foster patient engagement in their care.
Describe how your social style affects your ability as a leader to adapt to cultural differences.
UNIT III Case Study
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There are two parts to this assignment that will allow you to express your understanding of this units concepts.
For the first part, you will write a summary of the five communication principles covered in this unit and then offer analysis of the application of communication skills in real-world examples. Address the following in a written paper:
· Begin with a brief introduction that defines communication and explains its importance in effective leadership.
· Summarize each of the five communication principles discussed in this unit.
· For each principle, include an example (professional or personal) where you have effectively (or ineffectively) employed that principle.
· Analyze which of the three major communication skills were used in your example. Was your application of the skill effective? Why, or why not?
For the second part, reflect on your own social styles in a written paper. Understanding yourself, as well as others, aids in learning how to adapt to differences. We can develop better conflict management skills and more effective communication habits when we understand our own perspectives and learn to respect and adapt to others social, cultural, and generational differences. Follow the steps below.
1. Take the Identifying Your Social Style inventory in section 5.1.1 on page 49 of your eTextbook.
1. Summarize your results from your personal inventory.
1. Share your results with a family member or friend. Compare and contrast their perceptions with your own as you explain what this activity revealed to you about yourself.
1. Assess your results with the Style Flexing Guidelines for Enhancing Communication Effectiveness in section 5.1.2 on page 51 of your eTextbook. Using your results, evaluate what steps you would need to take in each area to increase your communication effectiveness.
1. Describe how your social style affects your ability as a leader to adapt to cultural differences.
1. What generational and gender areas do you feel you need to address to improve your communication skills?
1. Summarize your overall findings and the top three areas you will choose to focus on over the course of the next year to have more effective communication and be better able to adapt to differences.
Your case study must be a minimum of six pages, not including the title or reference pages. You must use two resources, not including the textbook, to support your case study. All sources used must have citations and references properly formatted in APA Style. APA formatting is otherwise not necessary. Understanding yourself, as well as others, aids in learning how to adapt to differences. We can develop better conflict management skills and more effective communication habits when we understand our own perspectives and learn to respect and adapt to others social, cultural, and generational differences.
For this unit assignment, you will reflect on your own social styles in a written paper. Follow the steps below.
1. Take the Identifying Social Style inventory in section 5.1.1 of your eTextbook.
1. Summarize your results from your personal inventory.
1. Share your results with a family member or friend. Compare and contrast their perceptions with your own as you explain what this activity revealed to you about yourself.
1. Assess your results with the Style Flexing Guidelines for Enhancing Communication Effectiveness in section 5.1.2 of your eTextbook. Using your results, evaluate what steps you would need to take in each area to increase your communication effectiveness.
1. Describe how your social style affects your ability as a leader to adapt to cultural differences.
1. What generational and gender areas do you feel you need to address to improve your communication skills?
1. Summarize your overall findings and the top three areas you will choose to focus on over the course of the next year to have more effective communication and be better able to adapt to differences.
Your case study must be a minimum of four pages, not including the title or reference pages. You must use two resources, not including the textbook, to support your case study. All sources used must have citations and references properly formatted in APA Style. APA formatting is otherwise not necessary.
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Describe potential change theories and leadership strategies that could help develop an interdisciplinary solution to an organizational issue.
Assessment 2 Instructions: Interview and Interdisciplinary Issue Identification
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· For this assessment, you will create a 2-4 page report on an interview you have conducted with a health care professional. You will identify an issue from the interview that could be improved with an interdisciplinary approach, and review best practices and evidence to address the issue.
As a baccalaureate-prepared nurse, your participation and leadership in interdisciplinary teams will be vital to the health outcomes for your patients and organization. One way to approach designing an improvement project is to use the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement describes it thus:
The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle is shorthand for testing a change in the real work settingby planning it, trying it, observing the results, and acting on what is learned. This is the scientific method adapted for action-oriented learning
Essentially, the PDSA cycle helps you test out change ideas on a smaller scale before evaluating the results and making adjustments before potentially launching into a somewhat larger scale project (n.d.).
You might also recognize that the PDSA cycle resembles the nursing process. The benefit of gaining experience with this model of project design is that it provides nurses with an opportunity to ideate and lead improvements. For this assessment, you will not be implementing all of the PDSA cycle. Instead, you are being asked to interview a health care professional of your choice to determine what kind of interdisciplinary problem he or she is experiencing or has experienced in the workplace. This interview, in Assessment 2, will inform the research that you will conduct to propose a plan for interdisciplinary collaboration in Assessment 3.
It would be an excellent choice to complete the PDSA Cycle activity prior to developing the report. The activity consists of four questions that create the opportunity to check your understanding of best practices related to each stage of the PDSA cycle. The information gained from completing this formative will promote your success with the Interview and Interdisciplinary Issue Identification report. This will take just a few minutes of your time and is not graded.
Reference
Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (n.d.).
How to improve. http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/HowtoImprove/default.aspx
Demonstration of Proficiency
· Competency 2: Explain how interdisciplinary collaboration can be used to achieve desired patient and systems outcomes.
1. Summarize an interview focused on past or current issues at a health care organization.
1. Describe collaboration approaches from the literature that could be relevant in establishing or improving an interdisciplinary team to address an organizational issue.
· Competency 3: Describe ways to incorporate evidence-based practice within an interdisciplinary team.
2. Identify an issue from an interview for which an evidence-based interdisciplinary approach would be appropriate.
· Competency 4: Explain how change management theories and leadership strategies can enable interdisciplinary teams to achieve specific organizational goals.
3. Describe change theories and a leadership strategy that could help develop an interdisciplinary solution to an organizational issue.
· Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly, evidence-based communication strategies to impact patient, interdisciplinary team, and systems outcomes.
4. Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
4. Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references, exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.
Professional Context
This assessment will introduce the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Model to create change in an organization. By interviewing a colleague of your choice, you will begin gathering information about an interprofessional collaboration problem that your colleague is experiencing or has experienced. You will identify a change theory and leadership strategies to help solve this problem.
Scenario
This assessment is the first of three related assessments in which you will gather interview information (Assessment 2); design a proposal for interdisciplinary problem-solving, (Assessment 3); and report on how an interdisciplinary improvement plan could be implemented in a place of practice (Assessment 4). At the end of the course, your interviewee will have a proposal plan based on the PDSA cycle that he or she could present to stakeholders to address an interdisciplinary problem in the workplace.
For this assessment, you will need to interview a health care professional such as a fellow learner, nursing colleague, administrator, business partner, or another appropriate person who could provide you with sufficient information regarding an organizational problem that he or she is experiencing or has experienced, or an area where they are seeking improvements. Consult
the
Interview Guide [DOCX]
I post the example document with it. for an outline of how to prepare and the types of information you will need to complete this project successfully.
Remember: this is just the first in a series of three assessments.
Instructions
For this assessment, you will report on the information that you collected in your interview, analyzing the interview data and identifying a past or current issue that would benefit from an interdisciplinary approach. This could be an issue that has not been addressed by an interdisciplinary approach or one that could benefit from improvements related to the interdisciplinary approach currently being used. You will discuss the interview strategy that you used to collect information. Your interview strategy should be supported by citations from the literature. Additionally, you will start laying the foundation for your Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal (Assessment 3) by researching potential change theories, leadership strategies, and collaboration approaches that could be relevant to issue you have identified. Please be certain to review the scoring guide to confirm specific required elements of this assessment. Note that there are differences between basic, proficient and distinguished scores.
When submitting your plan, use
the
Interview and Issue Identification Template [DOCX],
posted this example document too .which will help you to stay organized and concise. As you complete the template, make sure you use APA format for in-text citations for the evidence and best practices that are informing your plan, as well as for the reference list at the end.
Additionally, be sure to address the following, which corresponds to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Please study the scoring guide carefully so you understand what is needed for a distinguished score.
· Summarize an interview focused on past or current issues at a health care organization.
· Identify an issue from an interview for which an evidence-based interdisciplinary approach would be appropriate.
· Describe potential change theories and leadership strategies that could inform an interdisciplinary solution to an organizational issue.
· Describe collaboration approaches from the literature that could facilitate establishing or improving an interdisciplinary team to address an organizational issue.
· Communicate with writing that is clear, logically organized, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, and using current APA style.
Additional Requirements
· Length of submission: Use the provided template. Most submissions will be 2 to 4 pages in length. Be sure to include a reference page at the end of the plan.
· Number of references: Cite a minimum of 3 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your central ideas. Resources should be no more than 5 years old.
· APA formatting: Make sure that in-text citations and reference list follow current APA style.
Portfolio Prompt: Remember to save the final assessment to your ePortfolio so that you may refer to it as you complete the final Capstone course.
· SCORING GUIDE
Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.
VIEW SCORING GUIDE
CRITERIA
NON-PERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Summarize an interview focused on past or current issues at a health care organization.
Identify an issue from an interview for which an evidence-based interdisciplinary approach would be appropriate.
Describe potential change theories and leadership strategies that could help develop an interdisciplinary solution to an organizational issue.
Describe collaborative approaches from the literature that could be relevant in establishing or improving an interdisciplinary team to address an organizational issue.
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.
Case study: Sam, a 70-year-old man with chronic renal failure, was in for a routine visit at the hospital. Progressive destruction of nephrons leads to chronic renal failure. Sams blood work indicated low blood pH taken and potassium levels were outside of the normal range. Sams estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was 15 mL/min with a high respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute. 1. What is the normal range for blood potassium concentration? 2. From which part of the nephron is the majority of excess potassium normally excreted?
BIOS256 OL, Week 5 Lab
Name:
OL Lab 5: Fluid balance, acid base balance and water balance
Learning Objectives:
· Identify the functions and the location of the major fluid compartments of the body
· Explain the regulation of water balance in order to maintain homeostasis
· Identify the proportions of electrolytes found in the plasma, interstitial fluid, and intracellular fluid compartments of the body and state their functions.
· Describe the major electrolytes in the body, and state their role in electrolyte balance.
· Identify the different pH ranges in the body and understand the compensatory mechanism involved to maintain acid-base balance.
Part 1:
1.1 Complete the chart to locate major fluid compartments of the body and state their functions.
(3 points)
Compartments
Function
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B
C
D
E
1.2
Identify the physiological stimulus and responses that regulate water balance in the body.
(5 points)
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– B:
– C:
– D:
– E:
– F:
1.3
Identify the fluid compartments and the major electrolytes in the body to complete the chart.
(5 points)
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– B:
– C:
– D:
– E:
– F:
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1.4 Use the chart provided to complete the table below: (4 points)
pH range
Biological significance of the pH
A
Stomach
B
Vaginal fluid
C
Uterus
D
Saliva
E
Blood
F
Semen
G
Pancreatic Juice
H
Bile
1.5 Identify the changes in the pH and the H+, HCO3- and CO2 concentrations to complete the table below: (5 points)
(
*) Indicate as increases or decreases
a. In respiratory acidosis, what is the stimulus to initiate the respiratory compensation?
b. What are the effectors involved in the compensation during respiratory
acidosis?
Part 2:
Read the case study and answer the questions in your own words and complete sentences: (8 points)
Sam, a 70-year-old man with chronic renal failure, was in for a routine visit at the hospital. Progressive destruction of nephrons leads to chronic renal failure. Sams blood work indicated low blood pH taken and potassium levels were outside of the normal range. Sams estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was 15 mL/min with a high respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute.
1. What is the normal range for blood potassium concentration?
2. From which part of the nephron is the majority of excess potassium normally excreted?
3. Based on your observations, will Sams potassium levels be high, normal, or low?
4. What are the pH buffers found in the urine?
5. How are H+ ions transported into the tubular fluid of the kidney?
6. In what form are H+ ions excreted in the urine?
7. Why could be the reason for Sams low pH?
8. Why would Sam have an increase in respiratory rate? How does the increase in respiratory rate help?
Grading Rubric:
Activity
Deliverable
Points
Part 1
Complete 1.1 to 1.5
22
Part 2
Case Study- Answer all the questions
8
Total
Complete all lab activities
30
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Sam, a 70-year-old man with chronic renal failure, was in for a routine visit at the hospital. Progressive destruction of nephrons leads to chronic renal failure. Sams blood work indicated low blood pH taken and potassium levels were outside of the normal range. Sams estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was 15 mL/min with a high respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute. 1. What is the normal range for blood potassium concentration?
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Please be aware that you must be able to write the position
paper with NO outside sources. The paper is 800 words and
if you use outside sources to supplement your essay you will
earn a 0. Is the use of technology changing people? Will be the
position of the essay .No (First-Person): “I believe legalizing the
recreational use of marijuana will be harmful to our country.”
No (Second-Person): “You should agree that legalizing the
recreational use of marijuana will be harmful to our country.”
Yes (Third-Person): “Legalizing the recreational use of marijuana
will be harmful to our country.”
Introduction should at least be 150 words. It must be completed
on a Word Document
Reflect on your past nursing leadership experiences, such as encounters from current or past employers, clinical experiences, or academia. Identify one positive and one negative nursing leadership experience
Reflect on your past nursing leadership experiences, such as encounters from current or past employers, clinical experiences, or academia. Identify one positive and one negative nursing leadership experience to address the following components:
Discuss a brief description of your positive and negative leadership experience.
For each experience, identify the leadership style that you felt the leader demonstrated and explain why you selected the leadership style.
Discuss how the positive experience enhanced communication or collaboration.
Relate how you utilized or can utilize negative experiences to enhance leadership qualities and behaviors.
Distinguish why the qualities of a leader and a manager are important in nursing.
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.
Identify a situation where you demonstrated leadership, and then think about the outcome. How did your leadership impact others involved and the outcome? Reviewing your brief description, which leadership approach do you notice first? Does this align with what you have identified as your preference?
In this self-analysis, you should first identify a situation where you demonstrated leadership, and
then think about the outcome. How did your leadership impact others involved and the outcome?
Reviewing your brief description, which leadership approach do you notice first? Does this align
with what you have identified as your preference?
Finally, as you reflect, what is at least one way you could improve your response to the situation
as a leader in future situations? What portion of the text did you review to find examples of
positive actions you could take, or did you look somewhere else in the professional literature?
Refer back to the Learning Activity titled Enhancing Your Strength to review formatting and
style standards for APA written documents.
The NPV rule states that An investment should be accepted if the NPV is positive and rejected if it is negative.What does an NPV of zero mean? If you were a decision-maker faced with a project with a zero NPV (or very close to zero) what would you do? Why?
Two Paragraphs each question
NPV #1
According to the text, the NPV rule states that “An investment should be accepted if the NPV is positive and rejected if it is negative.” What does an NPV of zero mean? If you were a decision-maker faced with a project with a zero NPV (or very close to zero) what would you do? Why?
FORECASTING ERROR (RISK) #2
What is a “forecasting error”? Why is it important to the analysis of capital expenditure projects?
From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your education? Discuss how your interest in your field or major developed. Describe your experience in the field and what you gained from this involvement.
From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your education?
Discuss how your interest in your field or major developed. Describe your experience in the field and what you gained from this involvement.
When did you know that you wanted to pursue this degree? What makes now the time to pursue or continue your pursuit of your degree?
What are your short- and long-term career goals, and how will earning this degree contribute to achieving those goals? Please provide a minimum of 2
Describe the skills and traits you possess that help you overcome obstacles. Please describe an experience or accomplishment that you are proud of.
Discuss how technology influences the quality of medical care and quality of life. Discuss the challenges of technology in health care.
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Discuss how technology influences the quality of medical care and quality of life. Discuss the challenges of technology in health care.
No direct quotes. This should be written in your own words of your understanding of the chapter material. Paraphrasing needs to be referenced with in-text citations and the source referenced at the bottom of the post.
Be sure that you proof-read your post before you submit it, as you will not be able to edit your post or resubmit your post once it has been turned in.
Failure to use in-text citations and/or list references when using sources results in plagiarism and a zero for the discussion board assignment. Again, your textbook is your main information source for this assignment.
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#2 seperate assignment
After reading and listening to the lesson under topic five you are to read and then paste a hyperlink of the MVV statement and strategic plan from the organization where you are employed. This may require you to post a couple hyperlinks if these statements are on different pages of your organization’s website. Some organizations may not have all three. Paste what you can. If your company does not have a MVV statement and strategic plan or you are not employed, then use one from a healthcare organization that is close to where you live. If you work at GSU, use a health care organization in your area as an example. (Your link must be a direct link to each. We should not have to search through pages to find the information you want us to see.)
GUIDELINES
Hyperlinks must open by clicking on the link within your post. Hyperlinks that do not open will receive a grade of zero. (Once you submit your post be sure to test it.)
On a different day, open and read another student’s MVV & strategic plan hyperlink and give your comments on it. follow APA format, and be free of grammar, structure, punctuation, and spelling error.
You only need to respond to one student.
How to copy a hyperlink to the DB
Copy the link from the web address the information is found on.
Paste the information directly on BB by clicking on the Control button and the letter V at the same time.
Right click your mouse, scroll down and click on “link.” A new window will open.
Repaste the link on the first line of the new window that asks for the Link Path.
Click on upload and you are done. If the computer asks you to open it in a new window for your readers click yes.
GOOD JOB! ??
