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Module 1 - Discussion (Chapter 8: Nutritional Assessment)

Nutritional Assessment

Nutritional status is a key element of overall health. Good nutrition is essential for every body system. Poor nutrition may be a problem (e.g., a lack of vitamin D can cause rickets) or exacerbate an underlying disease, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Low protein reserves will impede healing (e.g., from surgery). Poor nutrition in children may delay growth and contribute to cognitive issues in school. Problems with nutrition may result from many factors.

Instructions:

1. Read the one (1) statement below, then answer the questions that follow:

a. Statement #1: During a grade school health assessment, the nurse calculated that one student's BMI was greater than 48.

· a. Interpret these findings and discuss how the four steps to promote optimal weight and nutrition can be used in this situation to improve overall health. b. List educational needs.

b. Statement #2: Nutritional status is a key element of overall health. Poor nutrition may be a problem or exacerbate an underlying disease.

· What patient populations are at risk for malnutrition?

2. Initial Post: Post your response with:

2. At least 100-150 words.

2. Writing free of grammatical, spelling, &/or punctuation errors.

2. Cite your references with the APA style guide Links to an external site. (not included in the length of the post.

3. Peer Response: Respond to one (1) of your classmates' posts with:

3. Minumum100 words.

3. Cite your references using the APA style guide Links to an external site. .

4. View the rubric for grading.

4. To see the grading rubric, click on the 3-dot menu on the top-right side of the screen.

Module 1 - Discussion (Chapter 19: Mental Health)

Mental Health

The mental health of adolescents is more at risk than ever due to a significant change in their behaviors in recent years. All nurses should have the knowledge to assess and intervene, even if they are not trained mental health professionals. Below is a brief nursing encounter with a patient:

A nurse in a busy emergency department was assigned to a 15-year-old male patient who had been brought in by his parents. The parents were concerned because they were unable to wake their son and keep him awake.

Instructions:

1. After reading about this nurse encounter, answer the following questions:Discuss the nurse’s role in assessing the risk of suicide for this population, given the unique challenges adolescents face.

a. List pertinent questions the nurse should ask the family members.

2. Initial Post: Post your response with:

. At least 100-150 words

. Writing free of grammatical, spelling, &/or punctuation errors.

. Cite your references with the APA style guide Links to an external site. (not included in the length of the post.

3. Peer Response: Respond to at least one (1) of your classmates' posts with:

. Minimum of 100 words

. Cite your references using the APA style guide Links to an external site. .

Resources module 2 chapter 4/5 pfd

Click on each link below to view the web links:

· Chapter 4 - A Guide to Culturally Competent Nursing Care Links to an external site.

· Chapter 4 - Critical Thinking: The Development of an Essential Skill for Nursing Students Links to an external site.

· Chapter 4 - Nurse of the Future - Nursing Core Competencies Download Chapter 4 - Nurse of the Future - Nursing Core Competencies

· Chapter 5 - 10 Ways How to Get In and Gain Experience in Nursing Links to an external site.

· Chapter 5 - Debate Continues on Nursing Degrees Links to an external site.

· Chapter 5 - Reality Shock Coping Strategies for New RNs Links to an external site.

· Module 2.1 – Discussion due 20 January

Instructions:

1. Identify social, political and economic trends influencing the development of professional nursing.

2. Your post should be at least three (3) paragraph.

3. First, post your initial response.

4. Afterwards, read and respond to at least one (1) classmate's post.

Module 2.2 - Discussion

Instructions:

1. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and a various research suggests that Baccalaureate Nursing Degree should be the basic level training for a professional registered nurse. Do you agree or not?

· Support your position with this ongoing debate among researchers.

· Include 1-2 research citations in your response.

2. Your post should be at least one (1) paragraph.

3. First, post your initial response.

4. Afterwards, read and respond to at least one (1) classmate's post.

Discussion Topic: Module 2.3 -

Roles & Values

Instructions:

1. Please select and identify one (1) nursing role and provide a description of it.

2. Your post should be at least one (1) paragraph.

3. First, post your initial response.

4. Afterwards, read and respond to at least one (1) classmate's post.

1-A Written Monologue Related to an Ethical Issues Paper

In this paper, the goal is to apply ethical concepts previously learned to a specific ethical dilemma. Or, you may choose to do write an Opt-Ed paper.

First, you might want to google the word " monologue" for clear definition and description of the word.

Before completing this assignment, please read the following articles and website:

· An Integrated ethical decision-making model for nurses Download An Integrated ethical decision-making model for nurses

· Nurses' experiences of ethical dilemmas: A review Download Nurses' experiences of ethical dilemmas: A review

· The ANA Code of Ethics for NursesLinks to an external site.

Below are suggested topics for your ethical issues paper: choose one

· Artificial Intelligence in nursing

· Ethical issues in research

· Genetics in Nursing

· Horizontal fashion incivility and vertical incivility

· Incivility in the profession - Example: Expert RN towards Novice Nurses

· Informatics in Nursing

· Resources for Impaired Nurses

· Robotics

· Scholarship in Nursing by Boyer

· The new competencies for BSN degree nurses

· Violence - Example: “bullying”

The paper should be organized and systematic in manner. The content should:

· be your original work

· flow and be easy to read

· be no more than 5 pages (including the cover page and the reference page)

· adhere to APA styleLinks to an external site. (includes introduction, body, conclusion) with correct grammar and spelling are expected

Module 3 resources 6/7 PDF

Click on each link below to view the web links:

· Chapter 6 - Not just “eating our young”: Workplace bullying strikes experienced nurses, too Links to an external site.

· Chapter 6 - The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Links to an external site.

· Chapter 6 - Ultimate Guide to Nursing Resumes Links to an external site.

· Chapter 7 - A Guide to Culturally Competent Nursing Care Links to an external site.

· Chapter 7 - Critical Thinking: The Development of an Essential Skill for Nursing Students Links to an external site.

Module 3.1 - Discussion Image of Nursing

Instructions:

1. Read the article "What Do Nurses Really Do?"Links to an external site. , and then answer the following questions:

a. What do you think nurses actually do?

b. What do you think of the current image of nursing?

c. What do you think of about the effect of the focus on caring over knowledge of nurses?

2. Your post should be at least one (1) paragraph.

3. First, post your initial response.

4. Afterwards, read and respond to at least one (1) classmate's post.

Module 3.2 - Discussion

Job vs. Career

Instructions:

1. After reading Chapter 7, share your thoughts, and answer the following questions:

a. Discuss the difference between a job and a career.

b. Do you view nursing as a as a job or a vocation?

c. Articulate the importance of being proactively managing ones own career.

d. Is mentoring or preceptorship necessary?

2. Your post should be at least one (1) paragraph.

3. First, post your initial response.

4. Afterwards, read and respond to at least one (1) classmate's post.

Discussion Topic: Module 3.3 -

Organizations

Instructions:

1. Answer the following questions below:

a. Are you a member of a professional nursing organization?

· If you are, please share which organization and your level of involvement.

· If not, do you plan to be part of a professional nursing organization? Why or why not?

b. What do you anticipate will be your level of involvement?

2. Your post should be at least one (1) paragraph.

3. First, post your initial response.

A Slide Presentation: Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice Presentation

Submit your Slide Presentation here.

Instructions:

1. Develop a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes that depict your transition into the role of the professional nurse.

2. Your presentation should be no more than 10 – 15 slides, and include the following:

· a title page

· brief introduction description of the transition model being used

· how the model relates to you/career

· indicate your choice for a mentor or source you found helpful

· describe the support you have/need to ensure your success

· conclude with a conclusion and a reference list

· adhere to APA styleLinks to an external site. with correct grammar and spelling

3. Upload the presentation file by clicking " Upload File".

That’s the criteria they will grade me

Major Project #3 (Slide Presentation) - Rubric

Major Project #3 (Slide Presentation) - Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAuthors’ grammar, organization, coherence, and expression of ideas & word choice. Role of a nursing theory in the development of ideas Each slide content is well organized and focused, demonstrating clear coherence and smooth progression of ideas. Expressed ideas are consistently & clearly stated, well developed in a meaningful way. The expression of ideas is strongly guided and supported by a nursing theoretical or by a conceptual framework.	25 to >0.0 ptsRange 0 ptsNo Marks	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeObjective(s) of the slide presentation are included. A nursing theoretical or conceptual framework is included to support the professional nurse. The objective(s) of the presentation were identified at the beginning of the presentation. A nursing theory or a conceptual framework is clearly identified and explained how it guided the transition of the nurse (self) into the various professional nurse roles. There is a strong support to the notion that a Baccalaureate degree is a badge of the professional nurse. Evidence of orderly and sequential progression of the slides.	25 to >0.0 ptsRange 0 ptsNo Marks	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHistorical and contemporary trends which impacted upon the evolution of the professional identity of nurses now. Discussed a minimum of 2 evolutionary changes in the current professional identity of nurses. Convincingly and strongly supported evidences of the new practice roles and responsibilities of nurses in the field. Provided robust evidences which impacted upon the public acceptance of the dynamic image of the professional nurse. Examples of discussion will include, among others, the role and responsibilities of the professional baccalaureate nurse related to research and evidence based practice in practice role	25 to >0.0 ptsRange 0 ptsNo Marks	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAdherence to APA 7th edition guidelines and format. Slides formatting is completely compliant of the 7th edition of the APA guideline. All the references are appropriately cited. Primary and secondary sources are correctly cited. All references are cited without error.	25 to >0.0 ptsRange 0 ptsNo Marks	25 pts