Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on ways of knowing and the use of metaparadigm in the NP role. Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.This reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is…
Preparing the Assignment Nursing knowledge is classified in a variety of ways, one of which is Carper’s Patterns of Knowing (Carper, 1978). Carper’s framework offers a lens through which the nurse can reflect upon insights acquired through empirical, ethical, personal, and aesthetic knowledge (Carper, 1978). Through intentional reflection using Carper’s Patterns of Knowing, nurses can…
Preparing the Assignment Nursing theory does assist us in understanding why we do things. Can you describe how you have used theory in your practice to shape your practice as a nurse and how it will apply to your NP role? Solution There have been many incidents in my career where I have used theory…
Requirements: Setting: large rural clinic; family practice clinic that employs physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. You open the chart to review for your next patient, and you see it is Lorene M. Lorene is a 60 year-old African American female with a history of hypertension and known documented metabolic syndrome following lifestyle changes per…
Requirements: Michelle continues to work in the bakery and her asthma has been well controlled on a low-dose inhaled corticosteroid inhaler, Singular 10mg daily, and Albuterol prn which she uses 1-2 times per week. Michelle presents to the clinic with an acute illness that developed 2 days ago and has a respiratory rate of 24,…
Requirements: Week 2: Case Discussion: Pulmonary Part One Setting: A free medical clinic that provides health care for the under-insured. Your next patient, Michelle G., age 40, is a regular of the clinic and the last patient of the day. The chart states she is here for recent episodes of shortness of breath. You enter the…
Requirements: For Week 1 of the course there is no case study given to you by the Faculty. Instead you will be assigned two diseases to compare and contrast based on the first letter of your last name. This information will be posted in the Course Announcements under Week 1 Welcome as well as the “Assignment” portion…
For many students enrolled in NR501, this is an initial course for nursing theory. So, let’s have a debate. Is nursing theory important to the nursing profession? If you believe that it is important, explain why it is useful. If you do not believe that it is useful, explain why nursing theory is not necessary…
I. Requirements Description of the Assignment This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to: Create an evidence-based plan for system-wide change guided by a selected organizational change model Engage in high-level decision-making processes common in the nurse executive role Use reflective practice knowledge and skills in making high level decision making and change management…
I. Requirements Description of the Assignment This assignment provides an opportunity for the student to Assess organizational culture and climate within a healthcare organization known to the student Analyze the organizational culture and climate for its strengths and opportunities for improvement Determine the organization’s capacity to provide a healthy, safe, person-centered environment for staff and patients…