Diagnosis of psychosis and schizophrenia

Sally, a nurse for community mental health is caring for 3 clients today. First, she meets Sam. Sam has been admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of psychosis and schizophrenia. Sally provides Sam with appropriate interventions to help stabilize his condition, monitors his compliance with medication and conducts therapy sessions.

1. Sally is using what level of prevention according to the Neuman Systems Model?

2. Give a few examples of nursing actions using Tertiary preventions as interventions. APA format, minimum of 150 words, and 2 APA references.

An acute health problem

Select a client from clinical experience with an acute health problem or complaint requiring at least two visits. Submit a complete history and physical H & P from the initial visit with this client and a focused SOAP note for the follow-up visit. Based on this client’s condition, conduct a literature search for two research articles that discuss various approaches to the treatment of this condition. Peer reviewed articles must address the standardized procedure or guidelines for this diagnosis. Incorporate the research findings into the decision-making for this client’s treatment. In the paper, compare and contrast or address how treatment or the plan may have been different based on the research findings. The discussion on relating research to practice should be 3-4 pages and the total paper should be no longer than 8 pages including references. The research articles must be an original research contributions (no review articles or meta-analysis) and must have been published within the last five years. Cover the criteria listed below. The paper should be APA formatted and no longer than 8 pages.

· Reviews topic and explains rationale for its selection in the context of client care. (2 pts)

· Evaluates key concepts related to the topic. 2 pts)

· Describes multiple viewpoints if this is a controversial issue or one for which there are no clear guidelines. (2 pts)

· Assesses the merit of evidence found on this topic i.e. soundness of research (5pts)

· Evaluates current EBM guidelines, if available. Or, recommends what these guidelines should be based on available research. Discuss the Standardized Procedure for this diagnosis. (5 pts)

· Discusses how the evidence did impact/would impact practice. What should be done differently based on the knowledge gained? (3 pts)

· Consider cultural, spiritual, and socioeconomic issues as applicable. (2pts).

· Utilizes APA guidelines, cite references (2 pts)

· Writing style at the graduate level (2pts)

Expectations

· Length: no longer than 8 pages, including references

· Format: APA Formatted

· Research: citations required

See USU NUR Research Paper Rubric for additional details and point weighting.

professional standards

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250 w describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this , do the following:

Select an issue from the following list: bullying, unit closers and restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), or magnet designation.
Describe the selected issue. Discuss how it impacts quality of care and patient safety in the setting in which it occurs.
Discuss how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct.
Explain the differing roles of nursing leaders and nursing managers in this instance and discuss the different approaches they take to address the selected issue and promote patient safety and quality care. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings.
Discuss what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate in order to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue.
Describe a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue. Explain why this style could be successful in this setting.
Use at least three peer-reviewed journal articles other than those presented in your text or provided in the course.

Prepare this according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN to BSN

1.1: Exemplify professionalism in diverse health care settings.

1.3: Exercise professional nursing leadership and management roles in the promotion of patient safety and quality care.

3.4: Demonstrate professional standards of practice.

Discussion

Write a  discussion on how you will utilize the following as a student of CHC and as a RN

a.       Safe and Effective Care Environment

b.       Health Promotion and Maintenance

Self-determination

Lupe Quintanilla is an outstanding example of someone who has taken charge of her life. She has been, to echo the poet whose work she teaches, the architect of her own destiny. Choose a person you know who, in your opinion, has done a fine job of taking charge of his or her own destiny. Write an paragraph about this person. You might describe three areas of life in which the person has taken control. Alternatively, you might narrate three incidents from the person’s life that illustrate his or her admirable self-determination.