Entries by Merit Writer

opportunities to facilitate policy-making in RNs and APRNs

opportunities to facilitate policy-making in RNs and APRNs RNs and APRNs have several opportunities to facilitate policy-making in their field. However, the two opportunities were RNs and APRNs can actively partake in policy-making are advocacy and engaging with policy-makers. In advocacy, it is essential to note that RNs and APRNs work with a various individuals, […]

Architect Daniel Libeskind

Architect Daniel Libeskind Architect Daniel Libeskind is credited with saying “To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history, but to articulate it.” The suggestion is that his work does not copy the efforts of others but relies on it. Understanding the work of others is critically important to new work. Contributions to the nursing […]

Implementing Chaos And Change Theory

 Implementing Chaos And Change Theory According to Chaos Theory. A very small change can later make a big difference in an organization. Both positive and negative.  According to Lewin’s Planned Change Theory. When the three phases of Lewin’s process for change are used correctly. Effective change is implemented.  Kotter expanded upon Lewin’s theory to devise […]

gathering and evaluation of the evidence

As you complete the gathering and evaluation of the evidence, it’s important to review the significance and next steps related to EBP. Consider the following questions in your discussion post: How does a nurse know what (if any) knowledge in a research study is usable for clinical practice? What would a critical thinker look for […]

Truth To Evidence

Truth To Evidence The main goal of conducting research is to uncover the truth. Think about the issue that you described and consider the following: Describe any assumptions that you may have about what the research-based evidence will reveal to be true. Are you receptive to research findings that do not agree with your assumptions? […]

opportunity for future research and EBP related

This is part 4 of your evidence-based practice project (EBP). In this assignment, you will refer back to assignment you completed in previous weeks, as this assignment will build upon it. You’ll be providing a solution to a clinical problem using the EBP process. For this assignment, you will create a 13-16 slide PowerPoint, excluding […]

Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation

Assignment: Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation As their names imply, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger both share an affinity for honey. Honeyguide birds specialize in finding beehives but struggle to access the honey within. Honey badgers are well-equipped to raid beehives but cannot always find them. However, these […]

The Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes and Efficiencies

Assignment: Literature Review: The Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes and Efficiencies New technology—and the application of existing technology—only appears in healthcare settings after careful and significant research. The stakes are high, and new clinical systems need to offer evidence of positive impact on outcomes or efficiencies. Nurse informaticists and healthcare leaders formulate clinical […]

Adolescence: Contemporary Issues And Resources

Adolescence: Contemporary Issues And Resources Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission: Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue. Outline […]

personal definition of behavioral change

personal definition of behavioral change this is a final reflection paper about a community nursing class must be 2 pages in length answer the following questions: -how were your personal learning objectives accomplished? -how did the course activities connect with the assignments done throughout the semester? does it affirm, challenge, illustrate the concepts and strategies […]