Select an issue in nurse practitioner (NP) practice that is of interest to you and in which you would like to see a practice change occur. Conduct a review of literature to see what is currently known about the topic. In 1-2 paragraphs, describe the scope and relevance of the issue and your recommended…
DISCUSSION: PATIENT PREFERENCES AND DECISION MAKING Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as…
What is meant by evidence for nursing? Describe the difference between local and global evidence? In what situation would the use of local evidence be more desirable than external evidence? What databases/electronic sources of information enable you to access international evidence? You are having coffee with a fellow student or colleague who thinks that theory,…
Purpose This assignment is designed to extend the learner’s use of concept mapping as a tool for clinical care planning. The nursing process continues to provide the foundation for organizing information and thought, whereas the mapping becomes the process for intentional critical thinking and clinical reasoning. Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet…
Your organization has created an initiative to improve one of the pervasive and chronic health concerns in the community. Some examples of possibilities for health improvement initiatives include type 2 diabetes, HIV, obesity, and communicable diseases. You will need to do your own research to gather and evaluate the relevant data for your chosen issue.…
Please do not use books, only journals from the following so I am able to retrieve the article. Please Use Reference that I can find from sources such as: (EBSCO), PubMed, Proquest, Sage, ScienceDirect, CINAHL. 1. using facts from peer-reviewed sources to support your explanation. Remember to use in-text citations in your post and provide…
A model demonstrates the theorist’s interpretation of how concepts are related to one another and are developed. Models are frequently illustrated with a graphical representation. Theoretical statements, the characteristics of the model, are used as precursors to more specific theory development. Nursing may utilize theoretical models from a variety of other disciplines, such as sociology,…
Nursing informatics works to develop communication and information technologies into clinical practice. However, this study is far more important to the discipline than just data analysis and connection. This discipline allows for growth in the industry using emerging technologies, data analysis, and changes in practice. Often, this occurs through the use of project management, to…
Interprofessional communication and collaboration is when people from different backgrounds exchange information to work on the same concept. Interprofessional communication within a profession allows for teamwork, the exchange of ideas, and innovative problem solving across multiple disciplines. Interprofessional team communication is a vital part of interprofessional collaboration. Interprofessional collaboration serves an important role in…
Post an explanation of the challenges and barriers to translating and applying evidence for practice change in your target health care organization. Briefly explain your issue(s) of concern and describe specific approaches for addressing these challenges. Explain how you view your role as a DNP in creating a health care culture that promotes translation of…