Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Discussion post 1: When I first started with this course, I thought, not another writing course!  But I think this one has been the best one I have taken.  I thought the new version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (APA), was much easier to follow and read, since the 4th Edition.  I often thought why do I have to know how to write a professional paper?  As nurses all we do is chart, and in order to chart, our charting should be professional and well written.  I remember several years ago, when I was attending legal in-services and training, the one thing they stressed is how our charting looks.  If you don’t write you charting as a professional, it could have a whole new meaning in court!  To this day, I always re-read what I charted, to make sure there are no grammar errors, and what I said sounds professional.

I believe the largest area I learned the most from this course was the mechanics of style chapter and the writing and grammar style of the APA book.  Style refers to the guidelines for ensuring  clear, consistent communication and presentation in written works. (APA, 7th ed. 2020). Correct punctuation is so important, because if place a comma at the wrong space in a sentence it can change the whole meaning of your sentence.  I like the way the chapter was broken down and gave examples of uses of a colon versus semicolon, between and emdash and an endash as well as the use of quotations and parentheses. Correct spelling and knowing the difference meaning between the different words that sound alike, but are spelled differently.  Putting the wrong spelling of one of these words will change the entire meaning of the sentence.

The writing and grammar section of this book showed me how to cut back on my wordiness and redundancy of my sentences.  I am finding ways in my charting to make it shorter, while saying the same thing.  While reading this chapter I found several ways to enhance how I say things and how I write things.   I always tell the story while I am charting, but often it is so wordy, I ‘m sure who ever reads it falls asleep.  The synthesis paper grade will tell me if I really learned what I just preached!  I am feeling like I did learn something after taking this class.

 Enhance professional nursing practice through the use of research and evidence-based practice.

Enhance professional nursing practice through the use of      research and evidence-based practice.

Please use the grading rubric to create an outline of your assignment. Each section of the rubric should be a section of your final paper and could become the headings. Your assignment will be graded based on each element of the rubric. Compare each section of your paper with the rubric to ensure all elements are covered. Then, include an introduction and conclusion to tie the paper together.

complete a poster presentation of your capstone project. Complete this presentation as if you are presenting to nurses in your workplace, community and/or a national conference.

Create a poster presentation using PowerPoint:

  • the topic of the capstone      project. Enhance professional nursing practice through the use of      research and evidence-based practice.
  • a review of the literature to      support the validity of the project.
  • the location and key players.
  • three (four) measurable      outcomes to achieve the project.
  • the benefits of the project to      you, your workplace and nursing as a profession.
  • necessary resources and budget.
  • timeline and who is involved.
  • specific strategies to      accomplish each outcome.
  • evaluation of the success of   the project

Differences in Research Methodologies

Another reflection, everyone…this one will help you to discover (or re-discover?) your own approach to advanced inquiry…Here is your prompt:

  • Recall in the Module 3 section titled, Differences in Research Methodologies, I described having all 3 research methodologies in my portfolio: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods. While you are not researchers (yet!), and therefore you may not have consciously considered this, we all have a philosophical perspective that guides our thoughts, beliefs, and values as we walk through this life. This means that how we view ‘reality’ or the world ‘out there’ will strongly influence the methods we choose to investigate it.  

Reflecting on how you view the world will provide perspective on why you view the world as you do and yourself in it. Such introspection provides a model for social inquiry and, by extension, advanced nursing inquiry. Considering that it is not unusual for a researcher (or a non-researcher for that matter) to occupy a range of positions along the spectrum from Positivist to Pragmatist to Constructivist, where would you place yourself on that continuum? How do you know? What real-world examples lead you to this conclusion? As a result of critically reflecting on your beliefs and values, which is intended to lead us to a better understanding of self, which research methodology would you be drawn to as a nurse researcher and why? Why is this process of self-discovery an important leg of your journey of learning in this course?

As you are engaging in this process of reflection, please do not restate the questions in your response post but rather weave your answers into a scholarly narrative. Also as FYI, references are never required when you are self-reflecting… 😉 Dr. R.

What is the cardinal sign of Lyme disease?

Lyme Disease Case Study 1

A 38-year-old male had a 3-week history of fatigue and lethargy with intermittent complaints of headache, fever, chills, myalgia, and arthralgia. According to the history, the patient’s symptoms began shortly after a camping vacation. He recalled a bug bite and rash on his thigh immediately after the trip. The following studies were ordered:

Critical Thinking Questions 

1. What is the cardinal sign of Lyme disease? (always on the boards)

2. At what stages of Lyme disease are the IgG and IgM antibodies elevated?

3. Why was the ESR elevated?

4. What is the Therapeutic goal for Lyme Disease and what is the recommended treatment.

Peripheral Vascular Disease Case Study 2

A 52-year-old man complained of pain and cramping in his right calf caused by walking two blocks. The pain was relieved with cessation of activity. The pain had been increasing in frequency and intensity. Physical examination findings were essentially normal except for decreased hair on the right leg. The patient’s popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses were markedly decreased compared with those of his left leg.

Diagnostic Analysis

With the clinical picture of classic intermittent claudication, the noninvasive Doppler and plethysmographic arterial vascular study merely documented the presence and location of the arterial occlusion in the proximal femoral artery. Most vascular surgeons prefer arteriography to document the location of the vascular occlusion. The patient underwent a bypass from the proximal femoral artery to the popliteal artery. After surgery he was asymptomatic.

Critical Thinking

Questions 

1. What was the cause of this patient’s pain and cramping?

2. Why was there decreased hair on the patient’s right leg?

3. What would be the strategic physical assessments after surgery to determine the adequacy of the patient’s circulation?

4. What would be the treatment of intermittent Claudication for non-occlusion?

Review the case study and answer all questions with a scholarly response using APA and include 2 scholarly references. Answer both case studies on the same document and upload 1 document to Moodle.

Case Study 1 & 2 Lyme Disease and Peripheral Vascular Disease

The answers must be in your own words with reference to journal or book where you found the evidence to your answer

develop a process for advocating about an issue as a nurse

Reaching out a Solution

In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages formatted in APA style, you will develop a process for advocating about an issue as a nurse, from identifying a problem that needs to be solved through articulating a process for doing so.

This assignment consists of answering each of the questions listed below from the “Political Analysis and Strategies” chapter of your course textbook. Write each question as a new topic area; then follow with a paragraph or two to answer the question.

Let us assume that you are a school nurse in a high school. At a recent school athletic event, a spectator suffered a cardiac arrest in the stands. A coach of the home team went into the high school to fetch the automatic emergency defibrillator (AED) only to find out that it was not readily available. In the meantime, an emergency squad arrived and resuscitated the spectator. On Monday morning, you learn of the absence of the AED only to find out that it had been locked in the custodian’s closet. Reflect on the following questions outlined in the “Political Analysis and Strategies” chapter

  • What is the issue?
  • Is it my issue, and can I solve it?
  • Is this the real issue or merely a symptom of a larger one?
  • Does it need an immediate solution, or can it wait?
  • Is it likely to go away by itself?
  • Can I risk ignoring it?
  • What are the possible solutions? Are there risks to these solutions?
  • What steps would you need to take in order to solve the issue?
  • Does anyone else at the school need to be involved in the solution?
  • Where is the power leverage in the school to reach the preferred solution?
    • Reaching a solution requires the use of power vested in the nurse. Review Box 9-1 (Sources of Power) and determine which type(s) of power the school nurse has in this situation. State your reasons for your answer.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.

develop a written implementation plan.

In nursing practice, accurate identification and application of research is essential to achieving successful outcomes. The ability to articulate research data and summarize relevant content supports the student’s ability to further develop and synthesize the assignments that constitute the components of the capstone project.( cardiac , respiratory and renal related)

The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.

For this assignment, provide a synopsis of the review of the research literature. Using the “Literature Evaluation Table,” determine the level and strength of the evidence for each of the eight research articles you have selected. The articles should be current (within the last 5 years) and closely relate to the PICOT question developed earlier in this course. The articles may include quantitative research, descriptive analyses, longitudinal studies, or meta-analysis articles. A systematic review may be used to provide background information for the purpose or problem identified in the proposed capstone project.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

proposed capstone project topic.

In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative, or an unmet educational need specific to a patient population or community. The student may also choose to work with an interprofessional collaborative team.

Students should select a topic that aligns to their area of interest as well as the clinical practice setting in which practice hours are completed.

Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Include the following:

1-The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal.

2-The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed.

3-A description (providing a high level of detail) regarding the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.

4-Effect of the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.

5-Significance of the topic and its implications for nursing practice.

6-A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice.

You are required to cite to a minimum of eight peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

impact on genetics on disease is becoming a part of how we practice.

Based on what you have studied and heard in class, the impact on genetics on disease is becoming a part of how we practice.  If you watch television, you might have seen the advertisements for genetic testing and you often see people very excited about “finally” having detailed information about their heritage.  I want to start a discussion on the pros and cons of genetic testing. By genetic testing, I do not mean heritage, but instead the effects of genetics on ones’ health.  Currently, patients can be tested for several issues, like hemophilia or sickle cell disease, but the horizon is full of possible testing, including looking at the risk of cancers and problems with the fetus.   This is a personal opinion and you can bring in resources if you like, but I’d like you to discuss genetic testing because, as a nurse, people will ask your opinion and you cannot give an honest response until you explore it.  Answer the questions below in your initial post with an expected 300 – 500-word essay.

  • Should genetic testing be mandatory?
  • Should doctors, insurance companies, hospitals, employers require it of everyone they see, insure, hire, treat?
  • What are the benefits of genetic testing?
  • What are the potential problems with genetic testing?
  • If it was offered to you today, would you do it?

 

Your reply post should be meaningful and responses respectful and substantive.  “Nice post” is neither. The reply post should be 250-350  words in length.

You must reference your initial discussion post rationale make sure to use APA formatting for your reference and in-text citations. You do not need to reference your reply posting.

develop a change proposal for a new technology that will contribute to a safer patient environment.

develop a change proposal for a new technology that will contribute to a safer patient environment.

Change Proposal

  • In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages formatted in APA style, develop a change proposal for a new technology that will contribute to a safer patient environment.
    In your paper address each of the following criteria:
  • Describe how the change proposal for the new technology will:
    • impact patient safety.
    • be measured to assess the impact of your change.
    • be communicated to staff and implemented.
  • Examine human factors related to change and resistance to change.

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Explain the etiology of the hematologic disorder

  1. Explain the etiology of the hematologic disorder

Module 09 Content

  1. Using the concept map, select a hematologic disorder and complete the fields included on the map.
    1. Include the pathophysiology of the hematologic disorder
    2. Explain the etiology of the hematologic disorder
    3. Describe the clinical manifestations of the hematologic disorder
    4. Provide the treatment for the hematologic disorder
    5. Use at least one scholarly source to support your findings. Examples of scholarly sources include academic journals, textbooks, reference texts, and CINAHL nursing guides. Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a References page using APA format.

please follow the  Concept Map Template