Week 4 - Discussion Question 1Discuss how nurse leaders serve as advocates for their employees. Describe how advocacy for employees affects patient care and outcomes.Week 4 - Discussion Question 2Discuss barriers caused by an organizational culture that can be encountered by nursing leaders that can make them feel powerless...
Research a health care organization or network that spans several states within the United States (United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Health, etc.). Assess the readiness of the health care organization or network you chose in regard to meeting the health care needs of citizens in the next decade.
Prepare a 1,000-1,250 word paper that presents your assessment and proposes a strategic plan to ensure readiness. Include the following:
Describe the health care organization or network.
Descri..
Week 5 - Discussion Question 1
Discuss how nurse managers and nurse leaders contribute to the reengineering of health care.
Week 5 - Discussion Question 2
Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is the responsibility of all nurses and is vital when addressing the challenges of the health care industry. Provide an example of how you would apply CQI in your current or past position.
Week 5 - Discussion Question 3
Watch the "Diary of Medical Mission Trip" videos dealing with the catastrophic earthqu..
Topic 1 DQ 1: 6 Responses
Identify two GCU Library scholarly databases that will help you find the best research articles to support your capstone project change proposal. Discuss why these two databases are better than Google Scholar or a general Internet search.
Topic 1 DQ 2: 4 Responses
The Institute of Medicine has stated a goal that 90% of practice be evidence-based by 2020. According to HealthyPeople.gov, the United States is currently at approximately 15%. Discuss two barriers that might..
Two Different Versions of ISP
Planning is the key to successful completion of this course and your overall program of study. The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment in this course requires your collaboration with the course faculty and your Course Mentor early on to establish a plan for successful completion of mutually identified and agreed upon specific deliverables to meet your course requirements.
Course requirements include:
completion of work associated with weekly course objectives,..
⚡ Version 6: ⚡ Personal Strengths and Weaknesses while Pediatric Oncology Nursing
⚡ Version 7: ⚡ Dealing with Complexities in Healthcare System - (November 2019)
⚡ Version 8: ⚡ Causes and Solutions to the Nursing Burnout - (November 2020)
⚡ Version 9: ⚡ Developing various Skills to Provide Quality Healthcare Services
↪ Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignm..
⚡ Version 1: ⚡ Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in the Admission Wards
⚡ Version 2: ⚡ Reducing Hospital Re-admission through Telemonitoring Service
⚡ Version 3: ⚡ Preventing Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) in the Labor and Delivery Unit
⚡ Version 4: ⚡ Augmenting Personal Knowledge in Nursing Practice
⚡ Version 5: ⚡ Working in Emergency Department
↪ Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout t..
Presentation Requirement:
Review the feedback on the change proposal professional presentation and make required adjustments to the presentation. Present your evidence-based intervention and change proposal to an interprofessional audience of leaders and stakeholders. Be prepared to answer questions and accept feedback.
After presenting your capstone project change proposal, write a 250-350 word summary of the presentation.
Include a description of the changes that were suggested by your prec..
Version 1: Medical Errors due to Miscommunication
Version 2: Hospital-acquired Infections
Version 3: Pressure Ulcers
Version 4: Depression and Obesity among Nursing home Residents
Version 5: Nurses' Working Conditions and their Morale
Throughout the RN-to-BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice or professional practice. Examples of scholarly activities include attending conferences, seminars, journal club, gra..
Selected Topic: CAUTI
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..
Assignment Requirement:
In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal.
Write a 150-250 word summary explaining which category your topic and intervention are under (community or leadership).
3x Versions Included:
Version 1: (Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections-CAUTI)
Version 2: Bedside Hand Off Between the Primary Nurses
Version 3: Surgical Nurses in The Perioperative Handoff..
Topic 2 DQ 1: 6 Responses
During your practicum, determine what clinical problem or issue the organization is facing. Discuss two implications for nursing.
Topic 2 DQ 2: 6 Responses
What is the main issue for your organization in addressing a solution to evidence-based nursing practice? Discuss what might be the first step in addressing and resolving this issue...
Topic: Nurse Burnout and Safe Quality Patient Care
Review your problem or issue and the cultural assessment. Consider how the findings connect to your topic and intervention for your capstone change project.
Write a list of three to five objectives for your proposed intervention. Below each objective, provide a one or two sentence rationale.
After writing your objectives, provide a rationale for how your proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and..
Topic 3 DQ 1: 6 Responses
Submit a summary of six of your articles on the discussion board. Discuss one strength and one weakness for each of these six articles on why the article may or may not provide sufficient evidence for your practice change.
Topic 3 DQ 2: 6 Responses
Name two different methods for evaluating evidence. Compare and contrast these two methods...
Topic 1 Discussion Question 1 | 6 Answers
Identify two GCU Library scholarly databases that will help you find the best research articles to support your capstone project change proposal. Discuss why these two databases are better than Google Scholar or a general Internet search.
Topic 1 Discussion Question 2 | 4 Answers
The Institute of Medicine has stated a goal that 90% of practice be evidence-based by 2020. According to HealthyPeople.gov, the United States is currently at approximately ..
Assignment Version - 1
Planning is the key to successful completion of this course and program-related objectives. The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment requires early collaboration with the course faculty and your course preceptor. Students must establish a plan for successful completion of
The required 50 community direct clinical practice experience hours, 50 leadership direct clinical practice hours, and 25 indirect clinical experience hours.
Completion of work associated with pro..
Assignment Version - 2
Planning is the key to successful completion of this course and program-related objectives. The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment requires early collaboration with the course faculty and your course preceptor. Students must establish a plan for successful completion of
The required 50 community direct clinical practice experience hours, 50 leadership direct clinical practice hours, and 25 indirect clinical experience hours.
Completion of work associated with pro..
Two (2x) Final Reflective Journal Versions
Assignment Version 1: Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in the Admission Wards
Assignment Version 2: Reducing Hospital Re-admission through Telemonitoring Service
Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignment combines those entries into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into current ..
Two (2x) Final Reflective Journal Versions
Assignment Version 3: Preventing Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) in the Labor and Delivery Unit
Assignment Version 4: Augmenting Personal Knowledge in Nursing Practice
Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignment combines those entries into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into cu..
Two (2x) Final Reflective Journal Versions
Assignment Version 5: Working in Emergency Department
Assignment Version 6: Personal Strengths and Weaknesses while Pediatric Oncology Nursing
Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignment combines those entries into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into current practice as it a..
Two (2x) Final Reflective Journal Versions
Assignment Version 7: Dealing with Complexities in Healthcare System - (November 2019)
Assignment Version 8: Causes and Solutions to the Nursing Burnout - (November 2020)
Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignment combines those entries into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry i..
One (1x) Final Reflective Journal Version - Week Wise
Assignment Version 9: Developing various Skills to Provide Quality Healthcare Services
Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignment combines those entries into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into current practice as it applies to the Professional Capstone and Prac..
Assignment Version 1: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
Assignment Requirement:
Review the feedback on the change proposal professional presentation and make required adjustments to the presentation. Present your evidence-based intervention and change proposal to an interprofessional audience of leaders and stakeholders. Be prepared to answer questions and accept feedback.
After presenting your capstone project change proposal, write a 250-350 word summary of the presentati..
Topic 10 Discussion Question 1 | 6 Answers
Dissemination of EBP and research, such as presenting results at a conference or writing an article for a journal, is an important part of professional practice. Identify one professional journal and one nursing or health care conference where you might present your project. Discuss why each of your choices is the best option for you to disseminate your new knowledge.
Topic 10 Discussion Question 2 | 9 Answers
Discuss why EBP is an essential component ..
Three (3x) Versions:
Assignment Version 1: Medical Errors due to Miscommunication
Assignment Version 2: Hospital-acquired Infections
Assignment Version 3: Pressure Ulcers
Throughout the RN-to-BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice or professional practice. Examples of scholarly activities include attending conferences, seminars, journal club, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality meetings, interdisciplinary committees, quality im..
Two (2x) Versions:
Assignment Version 4: Depression and Obesity among Nursing home Residents
Assignment Version 5: Nurses' Working Conditions and their Morale
Throughout the RN-to-BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice or professional practice. Examples of scholarly activities include attending conferences, seminars, journal club, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality meetings, interdisciplinary committees, quality improvement co..
Assignment Version 1: (Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections-CAUTI)
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 nee..
Assignment Requirement:
In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal.
Write a 150-250 word summary explaining which category your topic and intervention are under (community or leadership).
Three Versions Included:
Version 1: (Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections-CAUTI)
Version 2: Bedside Hand Off Between the Primary Nurses
Version 3: Surgical Nurses in The Perioperative Handoff..
Topic 2 Discussion Question 1 | 4 Answers
During your practicum, determine what clinical problem or issue the organization is facing. Discuss two implications for nursing.
Topic 2 Discussion Question 2 | 3 Answers
What is the main issue for your organization in addressing a solution to evidence-based nursing practice? Discuss what might be the first step in addressing and resolving this issue...
Assignment Version 2: (Nurse Burnout and Safe Quality Patient Care)
Review your problem or issue and the cultural assessment. Consider how the findings connect to your topic and intervention for your capstone change project.
Write a list of three to five objectives for your proposed intervention. Below each objective, provide a one or two sentence rationale.
After writing your objectives, provide a rationale for how your proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice f..
Topic 3 Discussion Question 1 | 3 Answers
Submit a summary of six of your articles on the discussion board. Discuss one strength and one weakness for each of these six articles on why the article may or may not provide sufficient evidence for your practice change.
Topic 3 Discussion Question 2 | 3 Answers
Name two different methods for evaluating evidence. Compare and contrast these two methods...
Assignment Version 1: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
Review your problem or issue and the study materials to formulate a PICOT question for your capstone project change proposal. A PICOT question starts with a designated patient population in a particular clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care. The intervention used to address the problem must be a nursing practice intervention. Include a comparison of the nursing interventio..
Assignment Version 2: Ways to Quit Smoking
Review your problem or issue and the study materials to formulate a PICOT question for your capstone project change proposal. A PICOT question starts with a designated patient population in a particular clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care. The intervention used to address the problem must be a nursing practice intervention. Include a comparison of the nursing intervention to a patient population not cu..
Assignment Version 3: Reducing Infections in the Dialysis Department
Review your problem or issue and the study materials to formulate a PICOT question for your capstone project change proposal. A PICOT question starts with a designated patient population in a particular clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care. The intervention used to address the problem must be a nursing practice intervention. Include a comparison of the nursing intervention to a..
Assignment Version 1:
After working with your preceptor to assess organizational policies, create a list of measurable outcomes for your capstone project intervention. Write a list of three to five outcomes for your proposed intervention. Below each outcome, provide a one or two sentence rationale.
The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected...
Topic 4 Discussion Question 1 | 8 Answers
Why is understanding the health care system at the local level important to consider when planning an EBP implementation? Conduct research and solicit anecdotal evidence from your course preceptor that you will take into consideration for your own change project.
Topic 4 Discussion Question 2 | 5 Answers
Compare and contrast two change theories, and determine which theory makes the most sense for implementing your specific EBP intervention. Why? Has you..
Assignment Version 1: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
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.
The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.
For this assignment, provi..
Assignment Version 2: Diabetes and Compliance with the Guidelines for Disease Management
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.
The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.
For this ass..