Entries by Merit Writer

basis of a clinical inquiry

Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry. Develop a PICO(T) question to address the clinical issue of interest you identified in Module 2 for the Assignment. This PICOT question will remain the same for the entire course. Use the key words from the […]

Quality Improvement Committee

Imagine one of your roles was to form a quality improvement committee in a place of practice (examples: hospital, long term care facility, assisted living). Answer the following questions. Your post should look like: Paragraph one: Why is quality improvement important at your place of practice? Be specific. Paragraph two: Who should be on your […]

Community Assessment And Analysis Presentation

This assignment consists of both an interview and a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation. Assessment/Interview Select a community of interest in your region. Perform a physical assessment of the community. Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide.” Interview a community health and public health provider regarding that […]

philosophy of nursing

philosophy of nursing Please submit a statement of purpose on your philosophy of Nursing, 2 pages in length, double spaced and 12 point font that includes the following: 1. philosophy of nursing focused on past experience, 2. what influence nursing has had on your career, 3. why you chose to pursue this degree, 4.how you […]

Diabetes And Drug Treatments

Discussion: Diabetes and Drug Treatments Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2019). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which include some form of drug therapy. The […]

MEDICAID BENEFITS

This week reflect upon the Medicare. And Medicaid programs to address the following: -Describe the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO). And explain how the QIO improves policies and healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries. -Briefly define the qualifications for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. How can qualifications be modified to serve more people who are considered a vulnerable population? […]

Descriptive Statistics

Assignment 2: Descriptive Statistics This week, you explore key statistical concepts related to data and problem solving through the completion of the following exercises using SPSS and the information found in your Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing Research textbook. The focus of this assignment is to become familiar with the SPSS data analysis software. And […]

cause of fatigue

Please respond to the following : The purpose of this discussion is to analyze the definition and cause of fatigue as well as explain how thyroid function impacts this symptom. Fatigue can be acute or chronic; it is often described as weariness not relieved by rest, affecting energy, motivation and concentration (“Fatigue definition,” 2020). Other […]

Your Leadership Profile

Discussion 2: Your Leadership Profile Do you believe you have the traits to be an effective leader? Perhaps you are already in a supervisory role, but as has been discussed previously, appointment does not guarantee leadership skills. How can you evaluate your own leadership skills and behaviors? You can start by analyzing your performance in […]

the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (as cited in American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2019), over 200,000 new RNs will be needed each year through 2026 to replace nurses who retire and to fill new positions. National Council of State Boards of Nursing and The Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (as […]