Nursing

Assignment: Rules of Informed Consent
Assignment: Rules of Informed Consent
NUR3826 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing
Week 2 discussion
DQ1 Are you knowledgeable about your own state statutes and regulations regarding informed consent?
1. Discuss the law or rules of informed consent in your state or workplace organization.
2. What ethical issues should be realized by practicing nurses in regards to consent?
3. How does the process of consenting patients for genetic testing differ?
4. Many patients or family members ask nurses for further clarification regarding genetic testing and often the response is in terms of what the health care provider himself or herself would do. Discuss this phenomenon and include the concept of “paternalism” in your remarks.
DQ2 Please thoroughly review the “Effective Documentation” and Electronic Medical Record (Computerized Charting)” content from Chapter Nine of the Guido (6th ed.) textbook.
After reviewing:
1) Discuss at least two of the findings you consider most important to your practice.
2) Does your present (or past) employer use Electronic Health Records (EHR)? If so, which technology platform is utilized? In your experience, describe your biggest challenges using EHR?
3) How can privacy and confidentiality be ensured with the use of electronic health records?
4) What ethical issues might arise from the use of technology in patient care?
5
Many patients or family members ask nurses for further clarification regarding genetic testing and often the response is in terms of what the health care provider himself or herself would do. Discuss this phenomenon and include the concept of “paternalism” in your remarks.
DQ2 Please thoroughly review the “Effective Documentation” and Electronic Medical Record (Computerized Charting)” content from Chapter Nine of the Guido (6th ed.) textbook.
Many patients or family members ask nurses for further clarification regarding genetic testing and often the response is in terms of what the health care provider himself or herself would do. Discuss this phenomenon and include the concept of “paternalism” in your remarks.
DQ2 Please thoroughly review the “Effective Documentation” and Electronic Medical Record (Computerized Charting)” content from Chapter Nine of the Guido (6th ed.) textbook.

Assignment: Capella FPX4000 Assessment 3
Capella FPX4000 assessment 3
Write a 4-6-page analysis of a current problem or issue in health care, including a proposed solution and possible ethical implications.
Introduction: Assignment: Capella FPX4000 Assessment 3
In your health care career you will be confronted with many problems that demand a solution. By using research skills you can learn what others are doing and saying about similar problems. Then you can analyze the problem and the people and systems it affects. You can examine potential solutions and their ramifications. This assessment allows you to practice this approach with a real world problem.
Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Apply information literacy and library research skills to obtain scholarly information in the field of health care.
Use scholarly information to describe and explain a health care problem or issue and identify possible causes for it.
Competency 2: Apply scholarly information through critical thinking to solve problems in the field of health care.
Analyze a health care problem or issue by describing the context, explaining why it is important, and identifying populations affected by it.
Discuss potential solutions for a health care problem or issue and describe what would be required to implement a solution.
Competency 3: Apply ethical principles and academic standards to the study of health care.
Analyze the ethical implications if a potential solution to a health care problem or issue was implemented.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, and that is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.
Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Write following APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.
Instructions
Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. Assignment: Capella FPX4000 Assessment 3
Describe the health care problem or issue you selected for use in Assessment 2 (from the Assessment Topic Areas | Transcript media piece) and provide details about it.
To explore your chosen topic, you should use the first four steps of the Socratic Problem-Solving Approach to aid your critical thinking. This approach was introduced in the second assessment.
Identify possible causes for the problem or issue.
Use scholarly information to explain the health care problem or issue.
Identify at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles about the topic.
You may use articles you found while working on Assessment 2 or you may search the Capella Library for other articles.
You may find the applicable Undergraduate Library Research Guide helpful in your search.
Assess the credibility of the information sources.
Assess the relevance of the information sources.
Analyze the problem or issue.
1. Describe the setting or context for the problems or issues.
2. Describe why the problem or issue is important to you.
3. Identify groups of people affected by the problem or issue.
Discuss potential solutions for the problem or issue.
0. Compare your opinion with other opinions you find in sources from the Capella Library.
1. Provide the pros and cons for one of the solutions you are proposing.
Analyze the ethical implications if the potential solution (the one for which you provide pros and cons) were to be implemented.
0. Discuss the pros and cons of implementing the proposed solution from an ethical principle point of view.
1. Provide examples from the literature to support the points you are making.
Describe what would be necessary to implement the proposed solution.
Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like: Assignment: Capella FPX4000 Assessment 3
Assessment 3 Example [PDF].
Additional Requirements
Length: At least 4–6 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
APA Template: Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX] as the paper format and the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOC] for guidance.
Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Using outside sources: Integrate information from outside sources into academic writing by appropriately quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, following APA style.
References: Integrate information from outside sources to include at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles and three in-text citations within the paper.
APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citations of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.
Organize your paper using the following structure and headings:
Title page. A separate page.
Introduction. A brief one-paragraph statement about the purpose of the paper.
Elements of the problem/issue. Identify the elements of the problem or issue or question.
Analysis. Analyze, define, and frame the problem or issue.
Considering options. Consider solutions, responses, or answers.
Solution. Choose a solution, response, or answer.
Ethical implications. Ethical implications of implementing the solution.
Implementation. Implementation of the potential solution.
Conclusion. One paragraph.
Note: Read the Analyze a Current Health Care Problem or Issue Scoring Guide to fully understand how your paper will be graded.
If you would like assistance in organizing your assessment, or if you simply have a question about your assessment, do not hesitate to ask faculty or the teaching assistants in the NHS Learner Success Lab for guidance and suggestions.
Note:Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources for helpful writing information. Assignment: Capella FPX4000 Assessment 3

Clinical Reasoning: The Abdomen
Clinical Reasoning: The Abdomen
Module 4 discussion
DQ1 Clinical Reasoning: The Abdomen
Respond to the following:
Question 1: What questions are necessary to ask during the work up of Ms. Patterson? Explain your rationale for asking these questions.
Question 2: What tests should you include once you have a working diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis? Provide a rationale for these tests. What other members of the healthcare team would you work with in establishing a plan of care for Ms. Patterson?
Question 3: After all testing is complete, Ms. Patterson is found to have blockage of the ducts. Discuss the interventions necessary for management of the blockage.
You are expected to participate in academic conversations with peers and faculty to generate scholarly dialogue. Expectations for participation in the course discussions are described under the Discussion Rubric: Exploration, Spirit of Inquiry, and Engagement (interactions) when relating your experiences, opinions, viewpoints, and ideas supported by evidence.
Submission Instructions
Consult the Discussion Posting Guide for information about writing your discussion posts. It is recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to make your initial post, click “Reply.” Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click “Post Reply.”
To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post.
Evaluation
This discussion will be graded using the discussion board rubric. Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 15% of your final course grade.
DQ2 Clinical Reasoning: The Breast and GU System
Respond to the following:
Question 1: What would be your first concern for this patient? Provide a rationale for this answer. Describe the steps you would take when working up the breast mass. Discuss what other areas you would seek further information from Ms. Berger.
Question 2: Discuss the types of counseling you would consider given the possible outcomes. Provide a rationale for this answer. Identify other members of the healthcare team you would involve in developing a plan of care for Ms. Berger.
Question 3: Describe the risk factors for breast cancer. Discuss health promotion activities you would advocate for your female patients related to the breast and genitourinary (GU) system.
You are expected to participate in academic conversations with peers and faculty to generate scholarly dialogue. Expectations for participation in the course discussions are described under the Discussion Rubric: Exploration, Spirit of Inquiry, and Engagement (interactions) when relating your experiences, opinions, viewpoints, and ideas supported by evidence.
Submission Instructions
Consult the Discussion Posting Guide for information about writing your discussion posts. It is recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to make your initial post, click “Reply.” Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click “Post Reply.”
To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post.
Evaluation
This discussion will be graded using the discussion board rubric. Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 15% of your final course grade.

NR 509 Week 1: Alternative Writing Assignment September 2019
Week 1: Alternative Writing Assignment
Purpose
The Alternative Writing Assignment mirrors the discussion content of Debriefing and will allow the student to expand their knowledge of physical health assessment principles specific to the advanced practice role.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Identify and articulate advanced assessment health history and physical examination techniques which are relevant to a focused body system (CO 1)
2. Differentiate normal and abnormal findings with regard to a disease or condition that impacts the body system (CO 2)
3. Adapt advanced assessment skills if necessary to suit the needs of specific patient populations (CO 4)
Due Date:
The alternative writing assignment is due no later than the Sunday 11:59 PM MT of the week in which the student did not attend the weekly debriefing session. For example, if you did not attend a debriefing session for Week 3, the written assignment is due the Sunday at the end of Week 4.
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. NR 509 Week 1: Alternative Writing Assignment
Total Points Possible: 30 Points
Requirements:
NOTE: Complete the NR 509 Alternative Writing Assignment ONLY if you did not attend or do not plan to attend Debriefing for the given week.
1. This paper will be appraised on the quality of the information, inclusion of at least one evidence-based scholarly source, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, and organization based on the required components (see the paper headings and content details below).
2. Scholarly sources: Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference in this course. These include peer reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. Your textbook and lesson are not considered to be an outside scholarly source. For the discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is a peer-reviewed nursing journal. You are encouraged to use the Chamberlain library and search one of the available data bases for a peer-reviewed journal article. The following sources should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs. These web sites are not considered scholarly as anyone can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary in scholarship and quality. For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with scholarship and quality. It is the responsibility of the student to determine the scholarship and quality of any .com site. Ask your instructor before using any site if you are unsure. Points will be deducted from the rubric if the site does not demonstrate scholarship or quality. Current outside scholarly sources must be published with the last 5 years. Instructor permission must be obtained BEFORE the assignment is due if using a source that is older than 5 years.
3. The length of the paper is to be no less than 1,500 words, excluding title page and reference list.
4. Create this assignment using Microsoft (MS) Word. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx.”
5. APA format (6th edition) is required in this assignment, explicitly for in-text citations and the reference list. Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1 inch margins and double spacing. See the APA manual for details regarding proper citation.
6. Organize the headings and content of your paper using the outline below:
o Select a body system relevant to the lesson from the previous week for the topic of this paper. For example, if you are writing this assignment for Week 2, then select the HEENT, Respiratory, or Integumentary system as the focus for the paper (not all three systems). NOTE: If you are writing this assignment for Week 1, select the Health History as the topic of the paper.
o Discuss the physiology (structure and function) of the body system including details about the major organ systems (if applicable). NOTE: If you are writing the assignment for Week 1, provide an overview of interviewing techniques. NR 509 Week 1: Alternative Writing Assignment
o Construct relevant health history questions (subjective data) pertaining to the body system. NOTE: If writing the assignment for Week 1, construct relevant health history questions for all body systems as included on the review of systems (ROS).
o Provide an overview of the objective data and expected normal physical examination findings for this body system. NOTE: If writing this assignment for Week 1, provide the expected normal subjective findings for each body systems on the ROS.
o Explain special physical assessment examination techniques or procedures specific to assessing this body system. NOTE: If writing the assignment for Week 1, explain advanced interview techniques.
o Analyze and discuss how you might adapt your physical assessment skills or interviewing techniques to accommodate each of the following specific populations:
§ Infant/pediatric
§ Pregnancy
§ Geriatric
o Identify one major disease or disease process that may significantly impact this body system. NOTE: If writing the assignment for Week 1, identify one disease process or condition that may significantly hinder conducting a Health History interview.
o Synthesis and discuss the expected abnormal physical examination findings that may be associated with this disease or disease process.
o Summarize the key points.
o References in correct APA format
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT
Category
Points
%
Description
Application of Knowledge, Analysis, and Clarity
10
33.33
The quality of this criterion will be evaluated based uponthe following: demonstration of analysis, synthesis, and/or application of principles and concepts consistent with the principles of advanced physical assessment; relevance of content specific to the topic; expected normal findings, appropriate health history questions, and organization and clear presentation of information.
Adapted Physical Assessment Skills to Special Populations, Disease Process, Summary, and Scholarly Source
10
33.33
The quality of this criterion will be evaluated based upon the following: discussion regarding how to adapt physical assessment skills or techniques to accommodate all special populations; identification and discussion of one major disease or disease process and expected examination findings; and summation of key points. Must include at least one scholarly source to support the paper.
Total CONTENT Points= 20 pts
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Category
Points
%
Description
Grammar, Spelling, Syntax, Mechanics,APA Format, and Word Requirement
10
33.33
The assignment has minimal grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation and APA* errors. Direct quotes (if used) is limited to 1 short statement** which adds substantively to the post. The length of the paper is not less than 1,500 words, excluding title page and reference list.
* APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
**Direct quote should not to exceed 15 words & must add substantively to the discussion
Total FORMAT Points= 10 pts
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 30 points
Rubric
Title:
NR509 Weeks 1-6 Alternative Writing Assignment_Sept19
NR509 Weeks 1-6 Alternative Writing Assignment_Sept19
Criteria
Ratings
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Content Possible Points = 20 Points
Criterion 1
Application of Knowledge, Analysis, and Clarity
Must demonstrate the following elements:
Select an appropriate topic or focus for the assignment;
Demonstrate analysis, synthesis, and/or application of principles and concepts
consistent with advanced physical assessment;
Provide appropriate health history questions;
Identify the expected normal findings;
Content is specific to the topic;
Paper is organized and clearly presented.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCriterion 2 Adapted Physical Assessment Skills to Special Populations, Disease Process, Summary, and Scholarly Sources
Must demonstrate the following elements:
Discuss how to adapt physical assessment skills or techniques to accommodate all special populations;
Identify one major disease or disease process and expected examination findings;
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of physical assessment examination techniques or procedures;
Identify abnormal findings;
Summarize key points
Must include at least one scholarly source
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Format Criterion 1
Grammar, Spelling, Syntax, Mechanics, APA Format, and Word Requirement
NOTE: Failure to comply with the word requirements for this assignment will result in the grade of zero (0) for this Criterion.
Range
threshold: pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Penalty Deductions
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.
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Role of Nurses in prevention of legal Entanglement.
Role of Nurses in prevention of legal Entanglement.
NUR3826 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing
Week 3 discussion
DQ1
Discuss issues related to corporate liability and the nurse leader’s role in prevention of legal entanglement.
What role does staffing and delegation play in corporate liability?
DQ2
There are laws that impact nursing practice including licensure, the Nurse Practice Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. As a nurse leader, legal and ethical concerns must be acknowledged and addressed to ensure care is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered (STEEEP). Ethical decisions must adhere to both legal and ethical principles.
Consider the following scenario:
Impaired Nurse – A nurse on your unit is frequently late, occasionally looks “high”, and based on your observations, gives substandard care to patients. Upon receiving report, you realize that there is a discrepancy about medication given to one of the patients and what the patient tells you. You have suspicions based on the nurse’s behavior that the nurse might be diverting narcotics meant for patients. What do you do?
Do you have a legal obligation to address suspicions? And if so, what laws or rules would indicate a legal responsibility and what actions would you take? If the nurse is found to have a narcotic addiction, is the identifying nurse required to report this to the state board of nursing?
What is the ethical responsibility of the nurse who suspects a co-worker of substance abuse? What ethical principles apply?
Impaired Nurse – A nurse on your unit is frequently late, occasionally looks “high”, and based on your observations, gives substandard care to patients. Upon receiving report, you realize that there is a discrepancy about medication given to one of the patients and what the patient tells you. You have suspicions based on the nurse’s behavior that the nurse might be diverting narcotics meant for patients. What do you do?
850 × 1100

Assignment: Legal Aspects of Nursing
Assignment: Legal Aspects of Nursing
Quiz 1
Question 1
External sources for determining standards of care include:
Answers:
Hospital policy and procedure manuals.
Professional journals and nursing texts.
The individual nurse’s experience and education.
The individual nurse’s job description.
Question 2
The statute of limitations for a lawsuit:
Answers:
Defines events that will not be allowed to be discussed at trial.
Defines the period of time in which a lawsuit may be filed.
Is suspended for minors in all states until they become 18 years of age.
Limits the number of plaintiffs and defendants in any given lawsuit.
Question 3
The single most critical factor in determining whether a particular nurse acted with reasonable care in a given situation is:
Answers:
The number of years the nurse has practiced as a professional.
The experience the nurse has in a particular clinical setting.
The ability of the nurse to perform according to his or her job description.
How the nurse’s conduct compared to the conduct of other nurses with similar backgrounds and experience.
Question 4
Which of the following persons would best qualify as an expert in a nursing malpractice case filed because of failure of a post-anesthesia care unit nurse to recognize the early signs and symptoms of respiratory arrest?
Answers:
The director of nursing at the hospital, who holds an MSN in Nursing Administration.
The director of clinical pharmacy, who holds a doctoral degree in clinical pharmacology.
A critical care nurse, who holds a BSN in nursing and certification from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
A staff nurse, who works on the general medical floor and has recently earned a BSN degree.
Question 5
Match the definition to the term provided:
Question
Match
Moral Stress
Moral distress
Moral Uncertainty
Moral Dilemma
All Answer Choices
A.
Questioning the right course of action.
B.
Negative painful state of psychological imbalance which occurs when moral decisions cannot be implemented due to real or perceived constraints.
C.
Occurs when two ethical principles compete.
D.
Conflicting but morally justifiable course of action.
Question 6
The defendant in a lawsuit is the party:
Answers:
Bringing the lawsuit against another.
Who was injured by the nurse or health care provider.
Who is answering a complaint brought against him or her.
Who is the health care institution in the case.
Question 7
The health care team is involved in a situation in which there are two equally undesirable options. One of these options must be chosen and applied to the situation. What term describes this situation?
Answers:
Ethical challenge
Ethical dilemma
Ethical paradox
Ethical contradiction
Question 8
Ordering Question: There are various ethical decision-making models used by nurses when making ethical decisions. The easiest model nurses use at the bedside is the MORAL Model. Place the steps of this model in order:
Answers
Massage the dilemma
Outline the options
Resolve the dilemma
Act by applying the chosen option
Evaluate the entire process
Question 9
The plaintiff in a lawsuit is the party:
Answers:
Bringing the lawsuit against another.
Who is answering the complaint brought against him or her.
Who stands in the place of the injured party.
Who is the health care institution in the case.
Question 10
When nurses assist patients to understand their own value system and make choices consistent with those values, the approach to advocacy is said to be the
Answers:
Rights protection model.
Autonomy model.
Values-based decision model.
Patient advocate model.
Question 11
Anthony and Bob are neighbors. One day, Anthony suddenly attacks Bob with a knife, wounding him severely. Bob is hospitalized for an extended period of time and eventually loses function of his right arm. Anthony is arrested and charged with battery and assault. The classification or type of law that would determine the case against Anthony is:
Answers:
Civil law.
Constitutional law.
Criminal law.
Private law.
Question 12
Ethics as a discipline differs from law in which way?
Answers:
Ethics is external, while law is internal.
Ethics focuses on the individual, rather than society as a whole.
Ethics applies to conduct and actions rather than motive and attitude.
Ethics relies heavily on judicial enforcement.
Question 13
A nurse brings suit against the hospital after being terminated for excessive absenteeism. Who is the defendant in this lawsuit?
Answers:
The nurse bringing the suit
The nurse’s attorney
The hospital
The hospital’s attorney
Question 14
To more fully provide ethical nursing care, nurses should:
Answers:
Explore the values and beliefs of the physicians with whom they work.
Explore their own values and beliefs.
Seek others’ input rather than relying on their own ethical determinations.
Request that all dilemmas be presented to the Hospital Ethics Committee for solution.
Question 15
Ethical dilemmas most often involve:
Answers:
Patients’ right to die.
Patients’ right to privacy.
Nurses’ violation of the Code of Ethics.
Conflicts in basic human rights.
Question 16
When a nurse manager assists an employee in deciding about the employee’s future career and possible options available to him or her, the manager is most likely following the ethical principle of:
Answers:
Justice
Fidelity
Autonomy
Paternalism
Question 17
When a professional nurse does not adhere to therapeutic jurisprudence in his or her decision making when caring for their patients and results in harm to a patient, what type of law would be enforced?
Answers:
Constitutional law.
Tort law.
Contract law.
Patent law.
Question 18
Which group or person has authority to write statutory law such as nurse practice acts?
Answers:
State legislatures
State boards of nursing
State governors
State nursing associations
Question 19
Ethical theories that derive norms and rules from the duties human beings owe to each other fall under the broad classification of:
Answers:
Teleological theories.
Deontological theories.
Utilitarian theories.
Situational ethics.
Question 20
Internal sources for determining standards of care include:
Answers:
Hospital policy and procedure manuals.
Professional journals and nursing texts.

NURS 6660 Discussion: Working With Children and Adolescents Versus Adults
NURS 6660 Discussion: Working With Children and Adolescents Versus Adults
To Prepare for the Discussion
Review the Learning Resources concerning psychiatric assessments and assessment tools.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts and cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit!
By Day 3
Post your answers to the following:
Explain why a developmental assessment of children and adolescents is important.
Describe two assessment instruments and explain why they are used for children and adolescents but not adults.
Describe two treatment options for children and adolescents that may not be used when treating adults.
Explain the role parents play in assessment and treatment.
Infant, childhood, and adolescent development are a continual interplay between nature (genetic or biologic predisposition) and nurture (environmental experiences). The nature/nurture continuum and debate will always be a part of your career as a PMHNP. Knowing common developmental milestone is important in the role as a child provider. Not only is it essential to the diagnostic process, but it is also important to the interdisciplinary interactions with other mental health professionals. The study of normal developmental processes, however, is only one tool that allows the mental health professional to understand the child being evaluated. There are many different assessment instruments and interviewing techniques that PMHNPs can have in their toolkit when working with children and adolescents. NURS 6660 Discussion: Working With Children and Adolescents Versus Adults
In this Discussion, you examine the differences in assessing and treating children and adolescents versus adults. You take into consideration your own clinical experiences, as well as your experiences in your clinical rotation, and the information from the readings thus far. Week 2: Assessment in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Analyze the importance of developmental assessments
Analyze assessment instruments used for evaluating children and adolescents
Analyze treatment options used for children and adolescents
Analyze roles parents play in assessment and treatment
NURS 6660 Week 2 Week 2: Assessment in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Week 2: Assessment in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
All diagnosis, from infancy to adulthood, begins with an examination. While an organic basis for most medical disorders can be determined through the use of diagnostic testing, the field of psychiatry is different in that patients cannot be sent to the lab for blood tests to determine the degree of depression. Similarly, patients cannot be sent to the radiology department for a “scan” to determine how severe their bipolar disorder is. Instead, the field of psychiatry must use psychiatric assessments such as the comprehensive integrated physical exam, diagnostic interviews, and questionnaires to make diagnoses. These tools must be specialized to address the needs of children and adolescents.
Kathryn Barnard was a nurse first and second an early developmental specialist with a PhD in early ecological development. Dr. Barnard, with her nursing background, was instrumental in developing assessment tools and interventions to promote infant mental health. A center is named after her at the University of Washington, aptly named the Kathryn Barnard Center for Infant Mental Health and Development. Dr. Barnard reminds us that mental health is lifelong. Proper treatment of children from their earliest moments is instrumental to their development. One of her sayings was “infants can’t wait” (Weber, 2015).
Diagnostic assessment of the child and adolescent is a specialized area of expertise. Some of the diagnostic and clinical features will be like your assessment of the adult. However, the PMHNP will be seeing children who have been to the PCP. Many PCPs are comfortable handling ADHD and other straightforward childhood disorders. That means that the PMHNP and those in his or her office will be seeing the more complicated patients.
This week, you explore the many different psychiatric assessment tools and begin to explore treatment options. You also begin developing your resume and portfolio. Week 2: Assessment in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Learning Resources: NURS 6660 Discussion: Working With Children and Adolescents Versus Adults
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Optional Resources
Thapar, A., Pine, D. S., Leckman, J. F., Scott, S., Snowling, M. J., & Taylor, E. A. (2015). Rutter’s child and adolescent psychiatry (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Blackwell.
Chapter 2, “Diagnosis, Diagnostic Formulations, and Classification” (pp. 17–30)
Required Readings
Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2014). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry (11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Chapter 2, “Contributions of the Psychosocial Sciences” (pp. 93–130)
Chapter 6, “Classification in Psychiatry” (pp. 290–299)
Chapter 31, “Child Psychiatry” (pp. 1107–1152)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders”
“Intellectual Disabilities”
“Communication Disorders”
Resume, Portfolio, and Cover Letter Resources

Importance Of Caring To Nursing
Importance Of Caring To Nursing
Based on selected form of artistic expression, this assignment may require you to submit two different files, one for the artistic expression and a paper. Please submit both files at the same time.
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Requirements
Criteria for Content
Take a moment to reflect on how you demonstrate caring in your current professional practice.
Create an artistic representation of your perception on caring in nursing. The artistic expression can be a drawing, sculpture, collage, poem, short story, or dance.
Videos are to be 1 to 3 minutes in length.
Poems and short stories should not exceed one-page, double-spaced wording.
Drawings, pictures, or collages should be formatted on an 8 x 10 document.
Sculptures submitted as a jpg.
In a one- to two-page written paper, address the following.
The importance of caring to nursing practice and the profession
A personal definition of caring; include principles of holistic care
Definitions of caring found in nursing literature that support your perspective on caring
An explanation of the artistic expression you chose and how it represents caring
Summary of key concept presented in the paper
This assignment is worth 10% of your overall grade.
Based on selected form of artistic expression, this assignment may require you to submit two different files, one for the artistic expression and a paper. Please submit both files at the same time.
Requirements
Criteria for Content
Take a moment to reflect on how you demonstrate caring in your current professional practice.
Create an artistic representation of your perception on caring in nursing. The artistic expression can be a drawing, sculpture, collage, poem, short story, or dance.
Videos are to be 1 to 3 minutes in length.
Poems and short stories should not exceed one-page, double-spaced wording.
Drawings, pictures, or collages should be formatted on an 8 x 10 document.
Sculptures submitted as a jpg.
In a one- to two-page written paper, address the following.
The importance of caring to nursing practice and the profession
A personal definition of caring; include principles of holistic care
Definitions of caring found in nursing literature that support your perspective on caring
An explanation of the artistic expression you chose and how it represents caring
Summary of key concept presented in the paper

Advanced Assessment of Health History
Advanced Assessment of Health History
The Alternative Writing Assignment mirrors the discussion content of Debriefing and will allow the student to expand their knowledge of physical health assessment principles specific to the advanced practice role.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Identify and articulate advanced assessment health history and physical examination techniques which are relevant to a focused body system (CO 1)
2. Differentiate normal and abnormal findings with regard to a disease or condition that impacts the body system (CO 2)
3. Adapt advanced assessment skills if necessary to suit the needs of specific patient populations (CO 4)
Due Date:
The alternative writing assignment is due no later than the Sunday 11:59 PM MT of the week in which the student did not attend the weekly debriefing session. For example, if you did not attend a debriefing session for Week 3, the written assignment is due the Sunday at the end of Week 4.
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment.
Total Points Possible: 30 Points
Requirements:
NOTE: Complete the NR 509 Alternative Writing Assignment ONLY if you did not attend or do not plan to attend Debriefing for the given week.
1. This paper will be appraised on the quality of the information, inclusion of at least one evidence-based scholarly source, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, and organization based on the required components (see the paper headings and content details below).
2. Scholarly sources: Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference in this course. These include peer reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. Your textbook and lesson are not considered to be an outside scholarly source. For the discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is a peer-reviewed nursing journal. You are encouraged to use the Chamberlain library and search one of the available data bases for a peer-reviewed journal article. The following sources should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs. These web sites are not considered scholarly as anyone can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary in scholarship and quality. For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with scholarship and quality. It is the responsibility of the student to determine the scholarship and quality of any .com site. Ask your instructor before using any site if you are unsure. Points will be deducted from the rubric if the site does not demonstrate scholarship or quality. Current outside scholarly sources must be published with the last 5 years. Instructor permission must be obtained BEFORE the assignment is due if using a source that is older than 5 years.
3. The length of the paper is to be no less than 1,500 words, excluding title page and reference list.
4. Create this assignment using Microsoft (MS) Word. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx.”
5. APA format (6th edition) is required in this assignment, explicitly for in-text citations and the reference list. Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1 inch margins and double spacing. See the APA manual for details regarding proper citation.
6. Organize the headings and content of your paper using the outline below:
o Select a body system relevant to the lesson from the previous week for the topic of this paper. For example, if you are writing this assignment for Week 2, then select the HEENT, Respiratory, or Integumentary system as the focus for the paper (not all three systems). NOTE: If you are writing this assignment for Week 1, select the Health History as the topic of the paper.
o Discuss the physiology (structure and function) of the body system including details about the major organ systems (if applicable). NOTE: If you are writing the assignment for Week 1, provide an overview of interviewing techniques.
o Construct relevant health history questions (subjective data) pertaining to the body system. NOTE: If writing the assignment for Week 1, construct relevant health history questions for all body systems as included on the review of systems (ROS).
o Provide an overview of the objective data and expected normal physical examination findings for this body system. NOTE: If writing this assignment for Week 1, provide the expected normal subjective findings for each body systems on the ROS.
o Explain special physical assessment examination techniques or procedures specific to assessing this body system. NOTE: If writing the assignment for Week 1, explain advanced interview techniques.
o Analyze and discuss how you might adapt your physical assessment skills or interviewing techniques to accommodate each of the following specific populations:
§ Infant/pediatric
§ Pregnancy
§ Geriatric
o Identify one major disease or disease process that may significantly impact this body system. NOTE: If writing the assignment for Week 1, identify one disease process or condition that may significantly hinder conducting a Health History interview.
o Synthesis and discuss the expected abnormal physical examination findings that may be associated with this disease or disease process.
o Summarize the key points.
o References in correct APA format
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT
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Application of Knowledge, Analysis, and Clarity
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The quality of this criterion will be evaluated based uponthe following: demonstration of analysis, synthesis, and/or application of principles and concepts consistent with the principles of advanced physical assessment; relevance of content specific to the topic; expected normal findings, appropriate health history questions, and organization and clear presentation of information.
Adapted Physical Assessment Skills to Special Populations, Disease Process, Summary, and Scholarly Source
10
33.33
The quality of this criterion will be evaluated based upon the following: discussion regarding how to adapt physical assessment skills or techniques to accommodate all special populations; identification and discussion of one major disease or disease process and expected examination findings; and summation of key points. Must include at least one scholarly source to support the paper.
Total CONTENT Points= 20 pts
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
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Grammar, Spelling, Syntax, Mechanics,APA Format, and Word Requirement
10
33.33
The assignment has minimal grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation and APA* errors. Direct quotes (if used) is limited to 1 short statement** which adds substantively to the post. The length of the paper is not less than 1,500 words, excluding title page and reference list.
* APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
**Direct quote should not to exceed 15 words & must add substantively to the discussion
Total FORMAT Points= 10 pts
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 30 points
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NR509 Weeks 1-6 Alternative Writing Assignment_Sept19
NR509 Weeks 1-6 Alternative Writing Assignment_Sept19
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Application of Knowledge, Analysis, and Clarity
Must demonstrate the following elements:
Select an appropriate topic or focus for the assignment;
Demonstrate analysis, synthesis, and/or application of principles and concepts
consistent with advanced physical assessment;
Provide appropriate health history questions;
Identify the expected normal findings;
Content is specific to the topic;
Paper is organized and clearly presented.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCriterion 2 Adapted Physical Assessment Skills to Special Populations, Disease Process, Summary, and Scholarly Sources
Must demonstrate the following elements:
Discuss how to adapt physical assessment skills or techniques to accommodate all special populations;
Identify one major disease or disease process and expected examination findings;
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of physical assessment examination techniques or procedures;
Identify abnormal findings;
Summarize key points
Must include at least one scholarly source
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Format Criterion 1
Grammar, Spelling, Syntax, Mechanics, APA Format, and Word Requirement
NOTE: Failure to comply with the word requirements for this assignment will result in the grade of zero (0) for this Criterion.
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Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.
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The abstract of an article often holds valuable information for capturing the essence of a study. However, it is not good practice to simply read an abstract and attempt to apply this research to your practice.
Using your PICO(T) question and the Shapiro Library, locate a relevant research article and attach a link to your initial post. Then, choose one section, other than the abstract, and assess the information it provides for its potential to inform evidence-based practice. Title your post with the section name (e.g., Introduction) to avoid 20 posts regarding the same section.
In your responses, choose two peers who reviewed different sections than your own and comment on their assessments. Did they miss anything?
Advanced Assessment of Health History

Assignment: PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP
Assignment: PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP
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In the early 20th century, rural areas of China experienced deplorable health conditions. Due to extreme poverty and lack of access to adequate medical care, nearly 80% of China’s population, the percentage living in rural areas, teetered on the verge of death. In an attempt to solve the public health crisis, the Chinese government commissioned doctors, known as “barefoot doctors.” These doctors used specific behaviors that connected to and were understood by residents in the community. With specific behaviors that shaped a style of leadership, these doctors educated rural residents on basic healthcare practices. Although “barefoot,” these doctors projected a wealth of knowledge, leading others to better health and a better way of life (Valentine, 2005).
For this Discussion, select an article depicting a behavioral perspective to public health leadership. Think about particular strengths and limitations of this perspective. Consider how this perspective relates to Trait Theory of leadership.
Post a brief explanation of the behavioral perspective reflected in the article you selected. Then explain the strengths and limitations of this perspective. Finally, explain how this perspective you selected relates to both Trait Theory and the Skills Approach.
Please use the following headings:
· Article & Behavioral Perspective
· Strengths & Limitations
· Relationship to Trait Theory
· Relationship to Skills Theory