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October 9, 2024

Pleasant Careers Ray Bradbury

Pleasant Careers Ray Bradbury

“Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers Ray Bradbury

Objectives: Persuasive Essay Outline Begin
–Understand the Hook sentence, Thesis statement, and Main Ideas organization.
–Identify credible research sources
–Know how to use the online College Research Database
Assignments:
1) Learn about the Thesis Statement, Essay Organization and Hook:
—See Hook ideas by viewing document in Materials Hook-Thesis handout:
—More on the Persuasive Thesis statement by watching this video (click on arrow below the slides to start and turn on your volume) (Note: for your thesis you need 3-points, but in this video they may not model 3-points. See information on 3-points thesis in the above document Essay Organization With Thesis found in Materials)
2) Read the document Credible Sources.pdf in Materials. The criteria in the document need to be considered when picking your sources for your Annotated Bibliography assignment.
You will start your Persuasive Outline this week and it is due the following week. You will need the two weeks to complete the Outline since it involves many steps. I you want me to look at it before it is due, let me know.
3) To write your Persuasive Outline and essay, you will pick one of the following topics for your Persuasive Essay. You must pick a side – you either agree or disagree. You will need to add extra details to create your specific, arguable thesis statement. Remember, you are like a lawyer arguing your case, so stick with your viewpoint on the topic These are topics to choose from:
Choice #1) Remote learning for school harms students. OR
Remote learning for school is beneficial to students.

Choice #2) Everyone should go to college. OR

Not all students should attend college.

Choice #3) Artificial Intelligence poses a threat to education. OR

Artificial Intelligence is a benefit to education.

4) For your essay, you need a total of 4 sources. (You will have 3 sources in agreement with your argument and 1 source against your argument for a counterclaim.)

—Two of your sources for the essay are given to you from the provided 3-Sources documents in Materials. See in Materials the documents Sources #1, Sources #2, or Sources #3.
1) Look at these 3 documents to pick your topic,,
2) Next open up and read the provided sources for your chosen topic
3) Decide which sources best represent your topic then use these for your essay information including intext and works cited (you only need 2 sources)., (Remember – 1 out of the 4 total sources needs to be a counterargument to your claim – so it can come from the provided Sources or from the next site, Research Article Database.)

—The other two sources will be from the Research Article Database from our Online Library. Watch: How to access the Research Article Database at our MState College Library. See Library Handout from Materials and view this ENGL 1101 Library video. Once in the Research Database.
1) Once in the Research Article Database, the site Academic Search Premier is the best one to use. Next, type your topic into the search bar to search through the research articles.
2) Review the article to see whether you want to use it in your paper. Remember, if you did not pick a counterclaim article in the provided Sources listed in the previous step, then you must have 1 of your 2 sources from Academic Search Premier to be a counterclaim. Pleasant Careers Ray Bradbury
3) For the articles you want to use you can download the article or copy/paste sentences to use as notes for creating your outline/paper. ,
4) Academic Search Premier will also automatically create a MLA citation for you., Click on the word ‘cite’ in the right hand column to create your citation. Make sure you choose MLA for the format. Have a draft document to copy/paste your research notes and the MLA citations.

5) Complete the Persuasive Outline found in Materials. When finished, upload to the Assignment dropbox next week (due Oct 20) . Decide on the most compelling evidence and complete the Persuasive Outline using that evidence to support your claim. Also provide a counterclaim in paragraph 5 (Your conclusion will be in the 6th paragraph. On the last page of the Persuasive Outline Assignment, paste your MLA formatted citations. Pleasant Careers Ray Bradbury
6) Complete the Week’s Discussion Board assignment. Post an initial discussion board post and respond to another student’s initial post for the Week.

October 9, 2024

Humanistic-existential Psychotherapy

By Academic Wizard Blog

Humanistic-existential Psychotherapy

Review the humanistic-existential psychotherapy videos in this week’s Learning Resources.
Reflect on humanistic-existential psychotherapeutic approaches.
Then, select another psychotherapeutic approach to compare with humanistic-existential psychotherapy. The approach you choose may be one you previously explored in the course or one you are familiar with and especially interested in.

The Assignment

In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

Briefly describe humanistic-existential psychotherapy and the second approach you selected. ,
Explain at least three differences between these therapies., Include how these differences might impact your practice as a PMHNP.,
Focusing on one video you viewed explain why humanistic-existential psychotherapy was utilized with the patient in the video and why it was the treatment of choice., Describe the expected potential outcome if the second approach had been used with the patient.,
Support your response with specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. ,Attach the PDFs of your sources. Humanistic-existential Psychotherapy,

The second approach I selected is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Video

(2009, June 29). James Bugental live case consultation psychotherapy videoLinks to an external site.[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl8tVTjdocI

Reference,

American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
- “Culture and Psychiatric Diagnosis”
Gehart, D. R. (2024). Mastering competencies in family therapy: A practical approach to theories and clinical case documentation (4th ed.). Cengage Learning.
- Chapter 8, “Experiential Family Therapies”
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2020). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
- Chapter 6, “
  - (2009, June 29). James Bugental live case consultation psychotherapy videoLinks to an external site.[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl8tVTjdocI
    - Briefly describe humanistic-existential psychotherapy and the second approach you selected.
    - Explain at least three differences between these therapies. Include how these differences might impact your practice as a PMHNP.
    - Focusing on one video you viewed, explain why humanistic-existential psychotherapy was utilized with the patient in the video and why it was the treatment of choice. Describe the expected potential outcome if the second approach had been used with the patient.
    - Support your response with specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.
      - Reflect on humanistic-existential psychotherapeutic approaches.
      - Then, select another psychotherapeutic approach to compare withThe approach you choose may be one you previously explored in the course or one you are familiar with and especially interested in.
      The Assignment
      
      In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:
    The second approach I selected is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
    
    Video
  - Reference,
  - American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
    - “Culture and Psychiatric Diagnosis”
  - Gehart, D. R. (2024). Mastering competencies in family therapy: A practical approach to theories and clinical case documentation (4th ed.). Cengage Learning.
    - Chapter 8, “Experiential Family Therapies”
  - Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2020). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
    - Chapter 6, “Humanistic-Existential and Solution-Focused Approaches to Psychotherapy”

October 9, 2024

Mental Health Presentation

By Academic Wizard Blog

Mental Health Presentation

Depression

2. ⁠Anxiety

3. ⁠Bipolar

4. ⁠Eating Disorders

5. ⁠Personality Disorder

WRITE EACH SEPARATELY UNDER THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW /UPLOADED.( $20 per each disorder)

Grading rubric for Mental Health Presentation100points

I. Brief definition of Disorder. (5pts)

II. Describe diagnostic criteria for this disorder. (5pts)

III. Describe Risk Factors and Cultural Considerations. (5pts)

IV. Explain Clinical manifestations of the Disorder. (10pts)

V. Management (20pts)

a) Pharmacological (at least 5 drugs, action and rationale for use) (10pts)

b) Side effects of each drug. (4pts)

c) Patient teaching regarding drugs. (include rationale) (4Pts)

d) Which members of the interprofessional team should you collaborate with (2Pts)

VI. Non-Pharmacological. (25pts)

a) Nursing Diagnosis (list 3 in order of priority) 3Nursing dx =6pts, in order of priority=(4pts)

b) Using one of the nursing diagnosis, describe a smart goal. (5 pts)

c.) Describe at least 5 nursing Interventions and rationales for each (10pts)

VII. Identify 3 top priority concerns for a patient with this disorder and measure to address concerns. (6pts) Mental Health Presentation

VIII. SUMMARIZE EACH DISORDER ON A SEPARATE SHEET.

Students must demonstrate knowledge of disorders and be prepared to describe concept in the video recording. Reading directly from a script will result in lost points. It is ok to have an outline to keep track of presentation content, but not to read directly from it.

IX. Structure, organization of paper and presentation style (10pts).

Presentation must have a structure and flow smoothly. Use APA format with in-text citation and a reference page. (include VARCAROLIS’ FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL

HEALTH NURSING: A CLINICAL APPROACH, EDITION 9 ISBN: 978-0-323-69707-1

Mental Health Presentation

Depression

2. ⁠Anxiety

3. ⁠Bipolar

4. ⁠Eating Disorders

5. ⁠Personality Disorder

WRITE EACH SEPARATELY UNDER THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW /UPLOADED.( $20 per each disorder)

Grading rubric for Mental Health Presentation100points

I. Brief definition of Disorder. (5pts),

II. Describe diagnostic criteria for this disorder. (5pts),

III. Describe Risk Factors and Cultural Considerations. (5pts),

IV. Explain Clinical manifestations of the Disorder. (10pts),

V. Management (20pts)

a) Pharmacological (at least 5 drugs, action and rationale for use) (10pts)

b) Side effects of each drug. (4pts)

c) Patient teaching regarding drugs. (include rationale) (4Pts)

d) Which members of the interprofessional team should you collaborate with (2Pts)

VI. Non-Pharmacological. (25pts)

a) Nursing Diagnosis (list 3 in order of priority) 3Nursing dx =6pts, in order of priority=(4pts)

b) Using one of the nursing diagnosis describe a smart goal. (5 pts),

c.) Describe at least 5 nursing Interventions and rationales for each (10pts),

VII. Identify 3 top priority concerns for a patient with this disorder and measure to address concerns. (6pts),

VIII. SUMMARIZE EACH DISORDER ON A SEPARATE SHEET.

IX. Structure, organization of paper and presentation style (10pts).

Presentation must have a structure and flow smoothly. Use APA format with in-text citation and a reference page. (include VARCAROLIS’ FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL Mental Health Presentation

HEALTH NURSING: A CLINICAL APPROACH, EDITION 9 ISBN: 978-0-323-69707-1

October 9, 2024

Mass Communication Theory and Practice

By Academic Wizard Blog

Mass Communication Theory and Practice

This assignment asks you to conduct research to identify recent literature about a particular topic in mass communication theory and practice, and then put that literature to work in service of an articulation of the current state of research as it relates to that topic.

Start by selecting a theory of interest to you from the course – this can be one we have covered already or one we will discuss later in the semester. It can be the same theory as you focus on in your theory-in-practice presentation and/or for your case study assignment if you wish, although please note those assignments have different guidelines. For this essay assignment, you will write a 4 to 6 page (double-spaced) essay that articulates the theory in question, what recent scholarly/academic literature tells us about that theory and the contexts in which it can be applied, how practitioners can benefit from examining those contexts through the lens of the theory, and what gaps in the literature exist that ought to be the focus of future research considerations. You should exhibit a good summary of the current literature/research on the topic – you must cite a minimum of 5 readings in addition to those provided in the course readings.

An excellent essay will

Demonstrate mastery of the theory or theories explored,
Provide thoughtful insights about the recent research employing and/or relating to the theory or theories explored Mass Communication Theory and Practice,
Adhere to conventions of strong writing (e.g. be concise organize information according to a governing logic include a coherent introduction and conclusion etc.),
Include a minimum of five academic sources in addition to any class readings you want to use,
Adhere to APA style rules for references and in-text citations. ,

Your essay should be structured in the following order:

Introduction (introduce the theory why the topic is important and purpose of the paper),
• Body of paper (explain the theory summarize recent literature discuss how practitioners can benefit and what gaps in the literature exist that ought to be the focus of future research considerations),
• Conclusion (brief reminder of key points wrap up)
• References in APA style Mass Communication Theory and Practice,

Please submit your assignment as a Microsoft Word document if possible (if you use another platform such as Google Docs, you can usually export/save your file as Word .docx). Microsoft Word allows me to provide you with feedback more easily than in PDF.

Students can earn up to 25 points by delivering an essay that adheres to the guidelines described no later than 11:59 pm EDT on the date included in the modules section of Canvas.

October 9, 2024

Quality Improvement Initiative

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Quality Improvement Initiative

Quality Improvement (QI) Initiative Project Description: You are an advanced practice nurse (APN) leader at a local non-profit community hospital, St. Mary’s General Hospital (this is a created hospital system and not meant to be associated with any real hospital system).

You have been approached by your Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) as a leader to create and develop a hospital-wide initiative promoting Quality Improvement among nurses. This paper will focus on implementing a hospital wide QI initiative. Please follow the specific grading rubric below as this outline how you will be graded. The first section generally outlines the assignment and may provide some additional guidance on points that need additional clarification for the student above what is described in the grading rubric.

Develop a hospital-wide initiative that promotes QI engagement and skill development by nurses. ,The nurse leader is expected to be familiar with QI process and what is needed to ensure successful engagement bynurses within the facility., This assignment requires that students be familiarwith concepts that have been introduced at the undergraduate level such asquality improvement and leadership styles and approaches., The difference at thegraduate level is active engagement in learning rather than passive learning andwill require the student to evaluate analyze and develop the concepts learnedat the undergraduate level., The introduction and conclusion sections areclearly outlined in the grading rubric below (refer to the grading rubric).,Each section of the paper is expected to be well supported by the literature evidence best practice and research. ,This means that students are expected tointegrate multiple literature sources and not rely on one source to inform themajority or even a large part of the paper. Minimally the paper should includeat least 12 references but will likely include more. I check references soplease make sure that the references align and are actually used to support thestatements and viewpoints that you are making in the paper otherwise they failto be ‘supporting’ evidence to back these statements and are therefore opinionand have no place in an academic graduate level paper.
Few key points.
Review and follow the grading rubric andmake sure that you are meeting each of the points outlined in the gradingrubric; failure to do so results in lower grade. The vaguer and morenon-specific the student is in the paper the lower the grade. The reason forthis is that vagueness suggests failure to understand the concept in the paper.Clear and detailed is not synonymous with lengthy, actually detailed andsuccinct is the preferable approach because being both too brief and failing toprovide an adequate understanding of the concepts will suggest lack ofunderstanding and too lengthy and writing as much as possible hoping that youhit upon something that matches the grading rubric criteria is also failure tounderstand the concepts. Do not submit vague and nonspecific information oryour grade will reflect failure to demonstrate Quality Improvement Initiative understanding. Failure to followthe grading rubric will result in a non-passing grade and you have 1opportunity to submit assignments in this class, refer to the syllabus forgrading policy and submissions guidelines.
For instance, the background and significancesection outline clearly the following in the grading rubric: Identifiesand describes quality improvement (QI); its importance to healthcarefacilities, patients, and stakeholders. Quality Improvement InitiativeHow this links QI to all levels ofnursing practice and specifically it’s importance to nurse leaders. What is thefirst step the nurse leader needs to take to fulfill the task assigned by theCNO with a detailed rationale that provides information about the specifictools and measures, interpretation, and application of the findings to guidethe nurse leader’s decision making about the QI initiative. This suggeststhat you are looking for a specific first step that involves a tool or measure,so that is hinting and suggesting the student should be familiar with how QI knowledge,skills and engagement are determined by a nurse leader.
Mary’s General Hospital Mission, Vision &Strategic Development Plan are provided for you along with this assignmentin Blackboard under the Assignments Tab. Please make sure that you are usingthe provided document to complete the assignment when the syllabus asks thatyou align the QI initiative with St. Mary’s mission, vision and strategic plan. Quality Improvement Initiative

This assignment is to be submitted as an essay- with an introduction, questions developed at the graduate level, and a conclusion to summarize and synthesize key points. APA must be strictly followed. The page requirement for this project will be a MINIMUM of 10 pages not counting references and the cover page.

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October 9, 2024

Ethical Standards Assignment

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Ethical Standards Assignment

Name and describe five areas of potential conflict of Interest for consultants.,

Describe 7 broad areas of competence consultants should develop.

Part 2:

How do you suppose communication skills in school consultation would be similar to and/or different from day-to-day communication?

Part 3:

ABC QUESTIONS: For this part, mark the right answer. Please organize the document in a clear way. I cannot fix the format for the last questions.

Communication has been defined in a variety of ways, all of which include

the message, the meaning, and a receiver
the sender, the message, and a receiver
the sender and a receiver
the sender, the meaning, a receiver

Effective communication includes any of the following

Attending, active listening, reframing, and empathy
Attending, active listening, reflective listening, and directing
Active listening, empathy, directing, and attending
All of the above

Attending skills are characterized by Ethical Standards Assignment

eye contact
head nods
squinting or lifting of the eyebrows
All of the above,

Roadblocks to active listening include

Ordering, commanding, directing
Advising, offering solutions, or suggestions
Name-calling, stereotyping, labeling
All of the above

The most important and delicate skill applied during consultation is

Active listening
Questioning
Sympathy
Examining existing data

Questions serve all of the following purposes EXCEPT

to gather information
to seek opinions
to detect attitudes
to gain influence

The following are potential barriers to effective communication EXCEPT

Advice and false reassurances
Misdirected questions and wandering interaction Ethical Standards Assignment
Problem-solving
Interruptions and credibility gap

Consultation is essentially a problem-solving process that is dependent on _______________ and _________________.

Interpersonal skills and Questioning
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Questioning and effective communication
Effective communication and active listening
A consultant can make a valuable contribution by being everything but:
pessimistic
optimistic
data-based
flexible
Competent consultants will try to strike a balance between __________ and ___________ power bases.
Informational and coercive
reward and coercive
referent and expert
empathetic and referent
When a consultee shows no interest in consultation and simply stonewalls the whole process, the consultant is experiencing this type of resistance:
“I did it, but it didn’t work”
“Yes, but…”
Direct block
None of the above
When a consultee refuses to try a new approach because his or her approach works “just fine,” the consultant is experiencing this cause of resistance:
Habit strength
Too much work
Philosophical belief conflicts Ethical Standards Assignment
All of the above
Methods to overcome resistance include
Making the consultee feel comfortable and establishing a clear plan
Reducing the threat and amount of effort required by the consultee
Developing positive expectations and offering incentives
All of the above
Sources of resistance to effective collaboration with families include all of the following EXCEPT
Feelings of inadequacy
Previous bad experiences with schools
Limited interest in consultation
Limited knowledge about school policies

October 9, 2024

Social Determinants of Health

By Academic Wizard Blog

Social Determinants of Health

Part 2: Advocating for a Population Based on Social Determinants of Health

Identify the population in your community for which you will advocate. Describe key characteristics of this population (e.g., age, language, culture). Be specific with examples.

Identify the population’s needs based on the social determinants of health (SDoH). Include examples to explain these needs.
Identify three (3) resources (i.e., organizations and services) in your community that you would recommend to this population to address specific needs, as well as improve health and well-being as defined by the SDoH. Explain your rationale for selecting each resource.
Describe essential information the population would need to access and benefit from each resource (e.g., location, hours, languages spoken/multi-lingual materials available, special services, free services/materials, online links).
Identify at least one example of a missing resource that is needed by the population and why.
Explain recommendations for expanding or strengthening existing services to meet particular needs better.

Part 3: Reaching the Population

Describe strategies for reaching the population with the community resource information you identified and that align with the characteristics and preferences of this population. Be specific with examples.
Based on your advocacy plan, identify goals for improving health outcomes for this population.

Once you submit your responses, assess yourself using the rubric provided. Use your Pre-Assessment submission and any feedback you may garner to improve and refine your responses.

Use the following rubric to assess your response to the prompts:

Social Determinants of Health

Part 2: Advocating for a Population Based on Social Determinants of Health

Identify the population in your community for which you will advocate. Describe key characteristics of this population (e.g. age language culture). Be specific with examples.,
Identify the population’s needs based on the social determinants of health (SDoH). Include examples to explain these needs.,
Identify three (3) resources (i.e. organizations and services) in your community that you would recommend to this population to address specific needs as well as improve health and well-being as defined by the SDoH. Explain your rationale for selecting each resource.,
Describe essential information the population would need to access and benefit from each resource (e.g. location hours languages spoken/multi-lingual materials available special services free services/materials online links).,
Identify at least one example of a missing resource that is needed by the population and why. Social Determinants of Health,
Explain recommendations for expanding or strengthening existing services to meet particular needs better.,

Part 3: Reaching the Population

Describe strategies for reaching the population with the community resource information you identified and that align with the characteristics and preferences of this population. Be specific with examples.
Based on your advocacy plan, identify goals for improving health outcomes for this population.

Once you submit your responses, assess yourself using the rubric provided. Use your Pre-Assessment submission and any feedback you may garner to improve and refine your responses. Social Determinants of Health

Use the following rubric to assess your response to the prompts:

October 9, 2024

Standardized Nursing Languages

By Academic Wizard Blog

Standardized Nursing Languages

After completing the Learning Activities in Module 1, reflect on the importance of standardized nursing languages (SNL) and how they relate to patient safety.

Explain the importance of using standardized nursing languages to document nursing care and enhance patient safety. How are standardized languages different from abbreviations used in healthcare? How does SNL enhance patient safety? Be specific and provide examples from your practice.

Complete this part of the Assessment using the XI3001 Performance Task Assessment Template.

PART 2 INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLTE ( SUBMMIT AS SEPARATE DOCUMENT)

Review the Learning Activities in Module 1 and focus on the field of Nursing Informatics for this part of the Performance Task.

Create a 1-page informational pamphlet that uses text as well as images to explain the field of nursing informatics to nurses who are thinking about a career in nursing informatics. Include the following elements:

· A definition of nursing informatics ,Standardized Nursing Languages

· At least three components of nursing informatics

· A definition of the DIKW pyramid within the context of nursing informatics.

· An explanation of how nurses might use nursing informatics in their practice (provide at least three examples).

Use your own words and aim to be creative. Cite any sources used in APA format on a separate reference page.

Submit your informational pamphlet as a separate document.

PART 3

DIKW PRYMAID

After completing the Learning Activities in Module 1, reflect on the importance of standardized nursing languages (SNL) and how they relate to patient safety.

Complete this part of the Assessment using the XI3001 Performance Task Assessment Template. Standardized Nursing Languages

PART 2 INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLTE ( SUBMMIT AS SEPARATE DOCUMENT)

Review the Learning Activities in Module 1 and focus on the field of Nursing Informatics for this part of the Performance Task.,

· A definition of nursing informatics,

· At least three components of nursing informatics,

· A definition of the DIKW pyramid within the context of nursing informatics.,

· An explanation of how nurses might use nursing informatics in their practice (provide at least three examples).,

Use your own words and aim to be creative. Cite any sources used in APA format on a separate reference page.,

Submit your informational pamphlet as a separate document.

PART 3

DIKW PRYMAID

October 8, 2024

Integrated Lesson Plan

By Academic Wizard Blog

Integrated Lesson Plan

What is Integrated Curriculum? Integration is a philosophy of teaching in which content is drawn from several subject areas to focus on a particular theme or concept. For example, rather than studying math or social studies in isolation, a class might study a unit called The Sea, using math to calculate pressure at certain depths, and social studies to understand why coastal and inland populations have different livelihoods. Effective interdisciplinary studies include the following elements: Read More

October 8, 2024

Abnormal Physical Assessment Findings

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Abnormal Physical Assessment Findings

Responding to Abnormal Physical Assessment Findings With Culturally Competent Care

One goal of this Competency is to acknowledge your experience and to help you examine, interpret, and learn from it in ways that advance your nursing skills. This Competency also puts priority on addressing aspects of nursing that are inevitable yet can be inherently challenging.

With those goals in mind, your Competency Assessment requires an example of an abnormal finding in the physical assessment of a patient. You are encouraged to draw from your own experience. However, you may also work with a focus case obtained from another professional nurse. Consider details, such as the following, that you will need to provide:

What was the purpose of the exam?
How was the abnormality found?
How was it determined to be abnormal?
Was the abnormal finding usual/unusual, otherwise characterized, based the patient’s age/place in the lifespan?
How was the finding shared with the patient?
What were next steps for diagnosis and/or treatment?

Explaining the role of cultural competence in nursing care is an equally important component of this Assessment. You will analyze the impact of cultural competence in conducting a physical assessment and responding to an abnormal finding. You will explain how a nurse’s demonstration of cultural competence would improve the patient’s experience and potential outcomes. For these requirements, you may incorporate details about your focus patient that you know. Or, you may approach this part of the Assessment by presenting best practices. Abnormal Physical Assessment Findings

Your Performance Task is to draw this information on cultural competence and physical assessment together in a PowerPoint presentation to inform nurses in a practice setting on providing culturally competent care and the particular impact with physical assessments that have abnormal findings. (Note: You are not required to include audio narration.) Be sure to adhere to rules of confidentiality and omit identifying details about the patient, healthcare setting, or other healthcare providers.

Note: Be sure to delete the formatting notes and tips in the PowerPoint template. Your presentation should feature only your original content and wording. Abnormal Physical Assessment Findings

To complete the Competency Assessment:

Using the PowerPoint template document, create a PowerPoint presentation of 11–14 slides, plus a title slide and reference slide(s), to include the following:

Part 1: Providing Culturally Competent Care

Explain what “cultural competence” means in professional nursing practice.
Describe examples of how culturally competent care benefits patients and patient outcomes.
Explain practical approaches to demonstrating cultural competence, including cultural humility, in nursing care.
Explain how knowledge of a patient’s culture, including norms and beliefs, is important in a physical assessment, and why.
Identify a patient who is the focus of your presentation with appropriate details: the patient’s age, cultural background, health background, and purpose of the physical assessment.

Part 2: Responding to an Abnormal Finding in a Physical Assessment

Explain what you found in the physical assessment of the patient how you made the identification and why the finding was abnormal.,
Based on the patient’s age and place in the lifespan explain how you characterize this finding and why.,
Explain how knowledge of the patient’s cultural norms and beliefs supports presenting the abnormal finding to the patient.,
Explain your decision making on next steps for the patient.,
If you were making a referral for this patient, explain what you would consider and why.,
Explain the impact and value of this experience on your nursing practice with specific examples.

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