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A. Write a brief summary (suggested length of 2–3 pages) of the significance and background of a healthcare problem by doing the following:

1. Describe a healthcare problem

Note: A healthcare problem can be broad in nature or focused. 

2. Explain the significance of the problem.

3. Describe the current practice related to the problem.

4. Discuss how the problem impacts the organization and/or patient’s cultural background (i.e., values, health behavior, and preferences).

B. Complete the attached “PICO Table Template” by identifying all the elements of the PICO.

1. Develop the PICO question.

C. Describe the search strategy (suggested length of 1–2 pages) you used to conduct the literature review by doing the following:

1. Identify the keywords used for the search.

2. Describe the number and types of articles that were available for consideration.

a. Discuss two research evidence and two non-research evidence sources that were considered (levels I–V).

Note: Be sure to upload a copy of the full text of the aritcles with your submission

D. Complete the attached “Evidence Matrix” to list five research evidence sources (levels I–III) from scholarly journal sources you locate in major medical databases.

Note: Four different authors should be used for research evidence. Research evidence must not be more than five years old.

E. Explain a recommended practice change (suggested length of 1–3 pages) that addresses the PICO question within the framework of the evidence collected and used in the attached “Evidence Matrix.”

F. Describe a process for implementing the recommendation from part E (suggested length of 2–3 pages) in which you do the following:

1. Explain how you would involve three key stakeholders in the decision to implement the recommendation.

2. Describe the specific barriers you may encounter in applying evidence to practice changes in the nursing practice setting.

3. Identify two strategies that could be used to overcome the barriers discussed in F2.

4. Identify one indicator to measure the outcome related to the recommendation.

G. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

Articles have already been chosen, if can be helpful.  If you would like to choose an easier healthcare related problem or different articles, that is fine as well

Will need minimum of 300 words, APA Style, double spaced, times new roman, font 12, and Include: (3 references within years 2015-2018) with intext citations. 

 Topic:  Genitourinary and Adolescent Health and Management Plans 

 (Hematuria).

 

This week, there will be a variety of conditions assigned to you by your instructor pertaining to  genitourinary and adolescent health conditions (I chose Hemturia).  You are expected to present your initial topic including, but not limited to, the following items:  

 

Use the below headings while answering the questions.  

• PathophysiologyEpidemiology

• Physical exam findings

• Differential diagnoses and rationale

• Management plan to include diagnostic testing, medications if applicable, follow-up plans and referrals if needed

Will need minimum of 300 words, APA Style, double spaced, times new roman, font 12, and Include: (3 references within years 2015-2018) with intext citations.

This week’s discussion will focus on the sick child and when it is necessary to refer. Please give an example from your clinical rotation of a child who was referred on to another health care provider. Include in your discussion the concept of “scope of practice” as defined in the location where you work. 

Follow-up after referral is a responsibility of the nurse practitioner and requires collaboration with other health care professionals as well as current knowledge of the problem being addressed. Not addressing follow-up can be a legal and malpractice issue.  (I chose referral to Pediatric ENT specialist due to multiple recurrent ear infections in the year).

Topic:  Know when to refer to a specialist

Also, address the reasons for the referral and its timeliness. For example, is this urgent? Emergency? Non-emergent? Why

SLO #3 News Media – How to Spot Fake News

Read and watch the following:  http://www.factcheck.org/2016/11/how-to-spot-fake-news/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYc-hd1QSwA

If you had to help someone spot “fake news,” what would you tell them?  Choose a news article from a reputable media outlet and compare it to an online story that you know is fake.  Using the checklist provided on the factcheck web site, compare the two.  Although fake news is not new, it seems harder to distinguish and more accepted now.  Why?  How will this acceptance of fake news impact our democracy?

The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative analysis of two faith philosophies towards providing health care, one being the Christian perspective and the other one is Shintoism perspective. When writing the paper, be sure to address the implications between Christianity and Shintoism beliefs for health care:1st paragraph: Introduction with thesis 2nd paragraph: Answer the following
What is a prime reality?
What is the nature of the world around us?
What is a human being?
What is the meaning of human history?3rd paragraph Answer the following:
What happens to a person at death?
Why is it possible to know anything at all?
How do we know what is right and wrong?4th Paragraph:
What are critical common components to all religions/beliefs in regards to healing, such as prayer, meditation, belief, etc.? Explain.5th Paragraph:
What is important to patients of the faiths when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own?6th Paragraph:

· Please read to get you started

· You will find as you search middle range, and at times practice specific theory, that some of these theories overlap with what we have been referring to as nursing theory. An example of this is Orlando’s and Peplau’s theories. These theories are at times described as middle range and at other times as nursing theory. Thus. you will see there is no hard and fast rule as to labeling of level of theory but that theory flows from most abstract to least abstract.  The important take away for the next two weeks is that you develop an understand of the importance that both middle range theory and practice specific theory, is these two types of theory are less abstract and more easily applied to practice and research.

· No more than 7 students per question

· After researching middle-range and practice-specific theories, answer one of the questions posted on the DB

· Be sure to preface your answer with the question

· The initial post is to include insight into practice application

· Please check the DB prior to your post to see how many students have already posted their selected philosophy 

· Read your peers’ posts and reply to at least one peer who has explored a different philosophy

· The reply post is to include insight into practice application

Initial post due Thursday @ 11:59PM Reply post due Sunday @ 11:59PM

1. Compare and contrast middle-range theory and practice-specific theory. Discuss the impact the development of these theories has on nursing.

2. Locate a nursing research article (be sure it is a research article and not an opinion article) that clearly describes how a middle-range theory was used to guide or support the research. How did the author(s) apply the theory in their research?

3. Describe a practice scenario from your own nursing experience and identify a middle-range or practice-specific theory that could be used as a framework for nursing care delivery. Discuss how the theory could be used to support your nursing care of the patient. NOTE: Do not identify the patient’s name in compliance with HIPPA regulations.  Use of initials as patient identifiers is acceptable. 

For this assignment we will be discussing the wellbeing supportive physical environment. I have also uploaded my text book. Also refer to chapter 21 as well for additional reference. Please make sure all the requirements are met. I will do #3 the scenario from my own nursing experience