Discussion 4

  Principles in Practice How our personal set of principles guides our decisions in life can have a huge impact on our business and career successes. For this assignment you will explore your sense of personal principles by reflecting on an experience in which you employed your own principles and not necessarily those of management. … Read more

wk 9 discussion application of statiscial tools

  As a current or future health care administration leader, you may be required to apply the use of statistical tools to measure performance improvement in your health services organization. As you have examined throughout this course, there are a variety of statistical tools at your disposal that will allow you to enhance your decision-making … Read more

Assessing the Abdomen

  A male went to the emergency room for severe mid-epigastric abdominal pain. He was diagnosed with AAA; however, as a precaution, the doctor ordered a CTA scan.  Because of a high potential for misdiagnosis, determining the precise cause of abdominal pain can be time-consuming and challenging. By analyzing case studies of abnormal abdominal findings, … Read more

Theoretical Fundation

Guidelines for the Theory Critique 1. Background of the Theorist/ Origins of the theory2. Philosophical underpinnings of the theory3. Major Assumptions, Concepts, and Relationships4. Theory model or diagram5. Conceptual definitions 6. Scope/generality/ practice setting 7. Usefulness/ Value in Extending Nursing Science (nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing administration)a. Is there evidence the theory has been … Read more

DQ wk 5/2

Assessment Description Mrs. P. has been in the ICU for several days, has made gradual progression, and appears to be doing well with laboratory findings and arterial blood gases indicating normal readings. The enteral feeds were held overnight for anticipation of extubation. Describe the process for weaning the patient from the ventilator and discuss when … Read more

DQ wk 5/1

You have been called to the medical-surgical floor to assist in rapid intubation of a patient with a combination of exacerbated heart failure and advanced COPD. Initial oxygen saturation was 75% according to the nursing staff. After intubation, you continue the care of the patient in the ICU. What would be the difference between respiratory … Read more

Legacy of Nursing History

  Select a nurse that historically contributed to the advancement of the profession. : Describe the background of the nurse you selected. Discuss the major social issues occurring at the time this nurse lived. Describe two contributions this nurse made to the nursing profession including an explanation of how these two unique contributions influenced current … Read more

Joint

The Joint Commission determines the highest priority patient safety issues and how best to address them, including as a National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG). Access the Joint Commission website for the most current NPSGs. Select one or more NPSGs and address the following: Explain the rationale for applying the NPSG in nursing practice. Discuss some … Read more

Quality Standards Table

Research quality dimensions, quality standards, or quality indicators used by various health care organizations that work to improve the quality of health care. Consider using the following list of organizations and you may also use other organizations that you find in your research: · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · Agency for Healthcare … Read more