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ANA Regulations -The Legal Implications of Acceptance or Refusal of an Assignment

After reviewing the ANA position statement on “Rights of Registered Nurses when Considering a Patient Assignment,” discuss the legal and ethical implications of accepting assignments. When delegating assignments to unlicensed personnel, what considerations need to be considered? What insurance issues come into play? Analyze the legal principle of Respondeat Superior.

FEMA Disaster Management in Community

Explain the various responsibilities and services of FEMA when a disaster occurs in the United States. Do some research on past disasters, and describe how FEMA supported the community and disaster efforts. Address 2-3 of the following. How did FEMA help people prepare for the disaster? What services did FEMA provide to the community? Who […]

Challenge of Cultural Diversity in a Nursing Practice

Cultural diversity as a challenge in a nursing practice 1.Introduction/Overview of the Problem: Thorough and logical overview of the problem, includes a discussion of the problem’s relevancy to nursing 2. Summary of Findings: Thoughtful, clear, and detailed summary of findings from the current peer-reviewed literature on this issue 3. Recommendations: Recommendations/implications are stated clearly, includes […]

Critical Evaluation of Research Design

Design Pick one peer-reviewed, academic journal article that is at least 15 pages in length, within the health care field. We are looking for larger-scale, quantitative studies so that we can glean as much information about the design as we possibly can. Here are some studies you do not want to pick for this assignment: […]

Developing Heath Care Policy

In this assignment, you will assess the impact of health legislation on nursing practice and communicate your analysis to your peers. GovTrack.us provides a list of federal health bills that are currently in process in Congressional Committees. Cite all sources on the appropriate slides with (author, year) as well as on the Reference slide.  

Problem/PICOT/Evidence Search (PPE)

PPE grading rubric: Selects and identifies one quality or safety clinical priority practice problem from the assignment guidelines practice scenario. Thoroughly summarizes why you believe the nursing practice problem/issues the most important. Thoroughly summarizes the rationale (why) the problem was chosen. Provides details. PICOT question has 5 elements correct. Question is nursing related. All of […]

Normal Distribution in Medicine

penStax Textbook: Chapter 2, 6, 7 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source In your reference for this assignment, be sure to include both your text/class materials AND your outside reading(s). Initial Post Instructions Many variables in medicine follow a normal distribution where there are approximately an equal number of values below the mean as above […]

Evolution of Nursing Practice

Evolution of Nursing Practice The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750‐1,000 word paper, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following: Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual. Compare and contrast the differentiated […]

ICU Burnout and Intervention Strategies

How can a positive change be made in regards to the burnout problem? Would a class for healthcare providers on burnout help? How about a meditation program? What about a counseling program for burned out providers? Should working hours be limited? Should providers be required to take time off after experiencing trauma at work? These […]