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 For this discussion, reflect on the content discussed this week related to the history of nursing, theories, caring, and evidence-based practice. How does nursing history, theories, caring, and evidence-based practice assist with developing yourself as a nursing professional?

Use at least one credible resource to support your initial discussion post and response posts. For example, a credible resource could be the State Board of Nursing website, a textbook, or a journal article.  

Use in-text citations and list your references in APA format at the end of your initial discussion post and response posts.   

• You can find useful resources for APA and writing in the School of Nursing Guide
• Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA Guide
• How do I know if a source is credible?

Please make your initial post by midweek and respond to at least one other student’s post by the end of the week. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Feedback and guidance are an integral part of any successful plan. Accessing the expertise, experience, and ideas of others allows us to fully examine topics and plans to ensure no stone is left unturned. 

For this Discussion, you will utilize the expertise of your colleagues to assist you in developing your Personal Legislative Agenda. You will construct 1-2 questions regarding any areas of concerns or guidance for colleague support and suggestion.

To prepare:

• Begin work on the Personal Legislative Agenda. 
• Consider questions or concerns you have about the plan. 

By Day 3 of Week 6

Post a response detailing the following: 

Construct one to two (1–2) questions for your colleagues detailing any questions or concerns you may have regarding the Personal Legislative Agenda. Your questions should clearly describe areas you may need clarification and/or guidance for the continuation of your work on the Personal Legislative Agenda.

Scenario – Mary Smith has just reported for duty and is reviewing the patients she will have during the evening shift. One of them, Ida Monroe, is on isolation for an infectious disease. Dr. Jerome comes into the nursing station around 9:00 P.M. after making hospital rounds to see his patients. He tells Mary that he noticed that one of his neighbors, Ida Monroe, is a patient, and he would like to review her medical chart. Mary starts to give him the chart and then realizes that Dr. Jerome is not Ida’s physician. Dr. Jerome says not to worry about that since he has taken care of the rest of Ida’s family for years and is sure that Ida will want him to consult on her case. When Mary hesitates to give him the chart, Dr. Jerome says that he will report her to her nursing supervisor. He walks over to pick up the chart.

Instructions:

1. Read the scenario above and then, answer the following questions:
   1. Should Mary give Ida’s medical chart to Dr. Jerome? Why or why not?
   2. What should Mary say to Dr. Jerome?
   3. What should Mary do if Dr. Jerome continues to insist on seeing Ida’s chart?
   4. What ethical principles are involved in this case? What legal regulations are involved in this case?
2. Your work should be:
3. One (1) page
   • Typed according to APA writing style.

1 PAGE

1 REFERENCE MINIMUM

APA STYLE

NO PLAGIARISM WILL BE TURNED IN THROUGH TURN IT IN.

It has become necessary to ration a vaccine for a contagious disease. There is only enough vaccine available to cover 25% of the U.S. population. It is now crucial to determine an appropriate method to ensure coverage for 100% of the U.S. population, but how?Instructions:

1. Re-read the statement above and reflect on a possible solution.
2. Examine the following theories below:
   1. Utilitarianism
   2. Rights-based
   3. Duty-based
   4. Justice-based
   5. Virtue-based
3. Please answer the following question:
   • Is there any combination of the above theories or another theory that would guide you to a more ethical solution for distribution and the right order of distribution?
4. Your post should:
   • Answer the questions as thoroughly and concisely as possible.
   • Be sure to reference any works that you utilize in answering the questions

   2-3 PARAGRAPHS MINIMUM WITH REFERENCE AND NO PLAGIARISM. WILL BE TURNED THROUGH TURN IT IN

• SOAP note: Adult (Any Adult or      Chronic) Condition

· Pick any Chronic Disease ( Diabetes Mellitus)

· Must use the sample template for your soap note, keep this template for when you start clinicals.

· Templates used from another classes will not be accepted. Student must use the template provided in this class which must clearly contain the progress note (in the Assessment section) of the encounter with the patient ( this section is clearly mark in bold, highlighted  and underlined). No passing grade will be granted if this section is not completed properly. 

· Follow the MRU Soap Note Rubric as a guide

· Use APA format and must include a minimum of 2 Scholarly Citations.

· The use of the templates is ok with regards to Turn it in, but the Patient History, CC, HPI, Assessment, and Plan should be of your own work and individualized to your made-up patient. 

Project Part 1

Risk Management Plan Outline and Research

Create an outline of a risk management plan, complete some sections such as the introduction, scope etc.; research and summarize relevant compliance laws; and create a schedule. Submit a draft of your work.

Project Part 2

Risk Assessment Plan

Submit a draft of your risk assessment plan.

Project Part 3

Risk Mitigation Plan

Submit a draft of your risk mitigation plan.

Project Part 4

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

Submit a draft of your BIA and BCP.

Project Part 5

Final Risk Management Plan

Submit the final risk management plan for the class project.

Please reply to the following discussion with one or more references. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite resources in your responses to other classmates.  

Responses must consist of at least 350 words (not including the greeting and the references), do NOT repeat the same thing your classmate is saying, try to add something of value like a resource, educational information to give to patients, possible bad outcomes associated with the medicines discussed in the case, try to include a sample case you’ve seen at work and discuss how you feel about how that case was handled. Try to use supportive information such as current Tx guidelines, current research related to the treatment, and anything that will enhance learning in the online classroom.

References must come from peer-reviewed/professional sources (No WebMD/Mayo Clinic or Wikipedia please!).

Discussion attached

Thanks

Using the PowerPoint Guidelines located in the Modules under the ACON Student Resources tab go to PowerPoint Resources and create a visual-only presentation of a total of five slides that includes the title slide and reference slide addressing the following areas:

• Title slide
• No introduction or purpose statement slide is required for this activity
• Define standardized nursing terminologies in informatics
• Benefits of using standardized nursing terminologies in the advanced nursing role to improve outcomes
• Provide an example of a chosen standardized terminology used in informatics to document or improve outcomes
• Reference slide
• Initial post due by Thursday and one reply by Sunday
• See instructions following the grid

After studying the course materials located on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

1. Cure / care: compare and contrast.
2. Basic care: Nutrition, hydration, shelter, human interaction.
   • Are we morally obliged to this? Why? Example
3. Swallow test, describe; when is it indicated?
4. When is medically assisted N/H indicated?
   • Briefly describe Enteral Nutrition (EN), including:
     • NJ tube
     • NG tube
     • PEG
   • Briefly describe Parenteral Nutrition (PN), including:
     • a. Total parenteral nutrition
     • b. Partial parenteral nutrition
5. Bioethical analysis of N/H; state the basic principle and briefly describe the two exceptions.
6. Case Study: Terry Schiavo (EXCEL FILE on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources page). Provide a bioethical analysis of her case; should we continue with the PEG or not? Why yes or why not?
7. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #:  32, 33, 34, 56, 57, 58.

Submission Instructions:

• The homework is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
• If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE 

Patient-focused, customer service skilled professional who delivers high-quality patient care backed by strong medical industry experience. Builds effective relationships and communication with patients, families, management, and staff maintains and ensures patient privacy and confidentiality. 

PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

Advocate Trinity (Nurse Extern II)  01/2022- Current 

(Medsurg, Tele, Stepdown, SICU, MICU, Observation) Work alongside under the supervision of an RN to provide patient-centered care utilizing technical skills, activities of daily living, vital signs, medication pass, IV flush, IV insertion, Accu checks, insulin injections, anticoagulant injections, IV piggyback, patient discharge, wound care, tracheal care, EKG, bladder scan, and Tele monitoring.

Advocate Trinity Hospital    08/2020-Current

Nurse Technician (Float/Registry) 

Answered signal lights, bells, Accu checks, and monitored computer and intercom systems to determine patient needs. Took vital signs and assisted with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, feeding, charting, and ambulation. Observed patient condition, reported significant changes to appropriate personnel, and documented nursing care and patient status by nursing standards of care. Companionship, transportation, range of motion, Foley catheter, bathing, toileting, and wound care, turn patients every two hours to prevent pressure sores, G tube feeding, collect stool and specimen for laboratory, change patients linen.

UIC Hospital|Chicago, IL

Nurse Technician (7EMedicine)  11/2019- 05/2021

Answered signal lights, bells, Accu checks, and monitored computer and intercom systems to determine patient needs. Took vital signs and assisted with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, feeding, charting, and ambulation. Observed patient condition, reported significant changes to appropriate personnel, and documented nursing care and patient status by nursing standards of care. Companionship, Hoyer lift, range of motion, Foley catheter, bathing, toileting, laundry, and wound care, turn patients every two hours to prevent pressure sores, G tube feeding, and CPR certification, collect stool and specimen for laboratory, EKG, change patients linen, assist with feeding patients and adjust side rail and restraints and rotated on different units when needed.

UIC Hospital |Chicago, IL 

Medical Office Specialist (Physical therapy department ) 03/2016-11/2019

Lead scheduler over Cardiopulmonary clinic, Check in patients, schedule f/u appointments, Cerner and Pam experience, high call volumes, check patients voicemails, insurance verification, registration, enrollment, stock treatment rooms, and provide maintenance of the therapy gym, medical terminology, collect copayments, register patients, and ICD 9-10.

Aishling Companion Home Care |Orland Park, IL  02/2015- 5/2016

Certified Nursing Assistant  

Companionship, Hoyer lift, medication reminders, housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, range of motion, Foley catheter, bathing, toileting, and laundry.

St. Margaret Hospital │ Hammond, IN  02/2013 – 11/2014

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Took vital signs and assisted with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation. Observed patient condition, reported significant changes to appropriate personnel, and documented nursing care and patient status by nursing standards of ca 

Right at Home │ Hinsdale, IL 06/2011 – 02/2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Companionship, Hoyer lift, medication reminders, housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, range of motion, Foley catheter, bathing, toileting, and laundry.

Sunrise Assisted Living│ Burr Ridge, IL   06/2006 – 05/2011

Certified Nursing Assistant 

Answered signal lights, vital signs, bathing assistance, feeding, Hoyer lift, sit-to-stand, rotated bed-bound patients, assist with dressing, grooming, and hygiene care companionship, charting, and activities.

EDUCATION

-Chicago State University- (Nursing G.P.A 3.45/4.0)   06/2019-Current 

-Ultimate Medical Academy –Medical Administrative Assistant GPA 3.89/4.0 Associate of Degree 08/2015 

–Penn Foster College– Physical Therapy aide(Diploma) 08/2012

-South Suburban College– Certified Nursing Assistant (Certification) 02/2006 

  SKILLS    

Academic Honors Recognition / Honor Roll. 3.89

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Type 30 WPM. 

CPR and First Aid certified. 

Mental Health First Aider

Ability to handle multiple tasks as assigned with high attention to detail. 

Volunteer Services

– Vital Bridges South

– National Kidney Foundation

– Orchard Street Christian Day Care Center

– Frontline Favor Ministries

-Beautiful Beginnings Daycare