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Concept Analysis

In “Isolation: A Concept Analysis,” Gilmartin, Grota, and Sousa (2013) analyze the concept of isolation using Walker and Avant’s methodology. They explain that the term isolation is used widely in everyday language, yet has specific scientific meanings. The authors conclude that “systematic studies of isolation using this concept can ultimately enhance nurses’ knowledge base and contribute to the quality of life for isolated persons” (p. 54). The other articles in this week’s Learning Resources present a variety of concept analyses that also have implications for nursing research, practice, education, and/or leadership

To prepare

 Identify a primary concept related to your phenomenon of interest. (You may use the same concept you addressed in this week’s Discussion.)

 Review Walker and Avant’s method of concept analysis presented in the McEwen & Wills text (2019) and Walker and Avant (2019). Also, review examples of concept analyses presented in this week’s Learning Resources.

 Use the eight concept-analysis steps outlined in Chapter 10 of Walker and Avant (2019) to conduct a concept analysis related to your phenomenon of interest.

 Consider how the information and insights you gain from completing this exercise influence your understanding of the concept. Also, think about how you will use the results of your analysis to direct further inquiry.

 In addition, think about the applicability of other concept development approaches (i.e., concept derivation and synthesis) described in the Learning Resources for your future dissertation work. Would it be helpful to use concept derivation or concept synthesis to study your phenomenon of interest? Why or why not?

 Begin to draft a 3- to 5-page paper, following a format similar to the journal articles in this week’s Learning Resources (e.g., Moore and Walker, 2011). Include the following:

     Introduction

         Clearly identify the concept and provide essential context

     Synopsis of your concept analysis

         Discuss your findings from your review of the literature

         Describe antecedents, attributes, and consequences

         Present a model case, as well as one or more additional cases

         Describe empirical referent(s)

     Implications

         Explain how this concept analysis has influenced your perception of the concept, and how you will use the results of this analysis to direct further inquiry.

To complete

Write your 3- to 5-page paper, as indicated above

Introduction and Problem Statement.

First, the student will select a clinical question from the Approved List of PICOt/Clinical Questions  and will customize the question to meet his or her interest. 

My PICOT question is on a medical-surgical hospital unit (P), how does implementing hourly nursing rounding (I), compared to no scheduled rounding (C), affect patient safety (O), within 6 months of implementing (T)?

P - medical-surgical hospital unit

I - implementing hourly nursing rounding

C - no scheduled rounding

O - patient safety

T - 6 months

Next, the student will use the outline below and submit via a Word doc to the assignment link.  

 Provide a title that conveys or describes the assignment.

 Introduction – Provide an introduction to your topic or project. The introduction gives the reader an accurate, concrete understanding what the project will cover and what can be gained from implementation of this project.

 Overview of the Problem – Provide a synopsis of the problem and some indication of why the problem is worth exploring or what contribution the proposed project is apt to make to practice.

 References – Cite references using APA 6th ed. Manual.

 4 pages.

Expectations

 Format: Completed Word doc with references in APA 6th ed. format

 File name: Save the file with Student First Name_Last Name_Part 1

See USU NUR Writing Assignment Rubric for additional details and point weightin

Colleagues Response

Respond to at least two other groups' wikis by providing at least two contributions for improving or including in their Parent Guide and at least two things that you like about their guide.

Support your responses with evidence-based literature with at least two references in each colleague’s response with proper citation.

Colleagues Response # 1

According to Sadock, Sadock & Ruiz (2014), conduct disorder is an enduring set of behaviors in a child or adolescent that evolves over time. It is usually characterized by aggression and violation of other people’s rights. These maladaptive behaviors resonate in 4 areas: physical aggression, destruction of own property or that of others, theft or acts of deceit, and frequent violation of age-appropriate rules. This disorder has also been associated with other disorders like ADHD, depression, and learning disorders. To effectively diagnose conduct disorders, DSM-5 criteria requires three persistent specific behaviors of 15 conduct disorder symptoms listed, over the past 12 months, with at least one of them present in the past 6 months. Though the etiology of this disorder is not clear cut, a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies indicates that the most important risk factors that predict conduct disorder include impulsivity, physical or sexual abuse or neglect, poor parental supervision and harsh and punitive parental discipline, low IQ, and poor school achievement(Sadock et al, 2014).

Neurobiological Factors have also been implicated, neuroimaging studies via MRI indicate decreased gray matter in limbic brain structures, and in the bilateral anterior insula and left amygdala of clients with Conduct Disorders. Thanks again for the great collaborative presentation. 

Colleagues Response # 2

Advocacy Through Legislation

Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy role to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that govern the larger health care system.

For this assignment, identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity for advocacy through legislation. Research the issue and use the ""Advocacy Through Legislation"" template to complete this assignment.

You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice. 

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

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

please follow all directions. I live in the state of Texas. References need to be within the last 5 years. And cite all references.

Global Health Topic Discussion

Global Health Topic (250 words minimum) 

The values expressed by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2020, p.1) state:

WHO, as the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system, adheres to the UN values of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity.

The values of the WHO workforce furthermore reflect the principles of human rights, universality and equity established in WHO’s Constitution as well as the ethical standards of the Organization.

 These values are inspired by the WHO vision of a world in which all peoples attain the highest possible level of health, and our mission to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable, with measurable impact for people at country level. We are individually and collectively committed to put these values into practice.

ALL discuss the following:

Select a health issue of interest to you from the list at https://www.who.int/health-topics/ (Links to an external site.)

Prepare an evidence-based nursing care plan for clients across the lifespan who are most vulnerable to the selected health issue. Include:

 A brief summary of the health issue causes and key facts.

 Identify the population most vulnerable to the health issue including culture, age, and other factors

 Develop an education plan for one level of prevention (primary, secondary, & tertiary). Include cultural factors that are significant.

 How will you evaluate the effectiveness of the education plan?

Forms of Nursing Inquiry

: Quality improvement (QI), Research, and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) has captured the attention of healthcare providers, healthcare organizations, and consumers to positively influence patient outcomes. However, confusion abounds about how evidence-based practice differs from research and quality improvement.

 Select either EBP, research or QI and identify how the selected approach is implemented to improve outcomes at your workplace. * (My work place is a hospice unit, that uses the EBP, to improve outcomes, but of course at certain point use research and QI). 

 How do you know this approach is utilized?

 Is this selected approach used apart from or in conjunction with the other approaches?

 Can one approach be effectively applied without the others? Why or why not? 

 Explain How evidence-based practice differs from research and quality improvement?

Instructions:

Use an APA style and a minimum of 200 words. Provide support from a minimum of at least three (3) scholarly sources. The scholarly source needs to be: 1) evidence-based, 2) scholarly in nature, 3) Sources should be no more than five years old (published within the last 5 years), and 4) an in-text citation. citations and references are included when information is summarized/synthesized and/or direct quotes are used, in which APA style standards apply. 

• Textbooks are not considered scholarly sources. 

• Wikipedia, Wikis, .com website, or blogs should not be used

Transition to the Nursing profession

 When taking care of patients, why do you think it is important to utilize the appropriate resources?

 How do you think evidence from nursing journals affects patient care?

 What role does using the right evidence play in being a professional nurse?

 What role does understanding plagiarism and academic integrity play in being a professional nurse?

Refer to the Small Group Discussion guidelines (Links to an external site.) for more information.

Uses relevant experience as examples

iv. Applies new knowledge to demonstrate understanding of content 

b. Clarity of writing (5 points/25%) 

i. Addresses all questions posed by the discussion topic. 

ii. Response is well organized. 

iii. Information is easy to read and understand. 

c. Ability to convey an informed opinion (5 points/25%) 

i. Provides current, scholarly evidence to support statements. 

ii. Identifies personal biases, setting them aside based on facts. For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the APA Citation and Writing page in the online library

Nursing Homework

1. How does additional body weight affect physical status in general?

2. What are some of the barriers and challenges to losing weight in the U.S.?

3. Describe cultural considerations when discussing weight and weight loss with clients in general.

4. What would you suggest to help Mark achieve a healthy weight?

  APA format 7th edition

Professional Goals Paper

Refer to the BSHA Program and Certificate Options resource in this week’s learning activities to help you with this assignment. 

Option 2: Personal Reflection

Write a 350- to 700-word personal reflection in which you do the following:

 Describe the purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) program.

 Describe how you believe this program will help you achieve your goals.

 Describe how your past or current health care experience helps you get the most out of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) program.

https://www.phoenix.edu/degrees/healthcare.html

Discussion

Recently, immunizations have become a major topic in health care at the governmental level. Based on community-level data, you have identified the need to increase immunization rates in the refugee and immigrant population in your community. Whom might you enlist as partners in planning and implementing programs to achieve desired health outcomes at the community level? Why did you select these partners?