Discussion Topic Activity Time: 1 hour Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour Directions: One of the most important skills a nurse needs is clinical judgment. This is a skill that can be learned. Reflect on your own ability to critically think and the reading for this module. When see yourself as a […]
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This week we learned about the potential benefits and drawbacks to clinical decision support systems (CDSSs). Create a “Pros” versus “Cons” table with a column for “Pro” and a separate column for “Con”. Include at least 3 items for each column. Next to each item, provide a brief rationale as to why you included it
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This week we learned about the potential benefits and drawbacks to clinical decision support systems (CDSSs). Create a “Pros” versus “Cons” table with a column for “Pro” and a separate column for “Con”. Include at least 3 items for each column. Next to each item, provide a brief rationale as to why you included it
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Please reflect briefly on how healthcare policy and political topics like immigration policy reform impact you Title: The Interplay of Healthcare and Immigration Policy Reform: A Personal Perspective Introduction: Healthcare policy and immigration policy reform are two critical facets that shape the socio-political landscape of any nation. As citizens, we are intrinsically linked to these policies, as they
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This week, you will explore a nursing theory, model, or framework and how it relates to your values and practice. Select a nursing theory, model, or framework from this week’s course readings and activities you feel fits your values and nursing practice. In your post, address the following: Briefly summarize your selected theory, model, or
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For this discussion, consider the ways in which technology and informatics are used to support evidence-based practice. Please address each of the following questions in your discussion response for this week: Choose a specific evidence-based practice (examples: CAUTI reduction, sepsis protocol, SCIP protocol, bedside shift report, etc.). Describe how technology and informatics are used to
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For this discussion, consider the ways in which technology and informatics are used to support evidence-based practice. Please address each of the following questions in your discussion response for this week: Choose a specific evidence-based practice (examples: CAUTI reduction, sepsis protocol, SCIP protocol, bedside shift report, etc.). Describe how technology and informatics are used to
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Alex During your newborn rounds, you examine Alex, a one-day-old infant who is set to go home tomorrow. He was born full term, without complications. During the exam, you note he has a deep sacral pit above his gluteal crease. Alex’s mother Celia is 18 years old and did not receive prenatal care until she
Explain the role of health education in health promotion. How is the nursing process used in developing health education? Describe a contemporary issue, local or global, that a family may experience today. What steps would the nurse take to address these as part of a health education plan? Role of Health Education in Health Promotion:
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What characteristics would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse is taking place within a family? Discuss your facility’s procedure for reporting these types of abuse. Title: Identifying and Reporting Suspected Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Elder Abuse: A Vital Responsibility Introduction: Domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse are
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