Why is a philosophy of science important to nursing? Provide examples from your clinical practice that demonstrate how the scientific method influences nursing knowledge, and in turn, practice? (Essentials I, III, VI, VIII and IX) Discussion Rubric The initial post will be regarding the topic of the week and will be a minimum of 250 […]

  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 system strategies. As these strategies are often based on technology trends, informaticists […]

Nurse Educator Interview At some point between weeks 2 and 4, you will conduct an interview with an experienced nurse educator following the assignment guidelines below. Assignment Guidelines The Interview Dress and act professionally. Be punctual and organized. Take your typed questions with you. Ask only one question at a time. Be courteous and confident, […]

 A 38-year-old male had a 3-week history of fatigue and lethargy with intermittent complaints of headache, fever, chills, myalgia, and arthralgia. According to the history, the patient’s symptoms began shortly after a camping vacation. He recalled a bug bite and rash on his thigh immediately after the trip. The following studies were ordered:  Studies Results […]

  Create a 6–8-slide PowerPoint presentation that describes communication barriers within an interdisciplinary team and how those barriers affect patient safety and health care outcomes. Offer a solution in which you recommend evidence-based strategies to improve communication within the team and explain how the strategies benefit the team and patients. The ability to effectively communicate […]

Assignment: Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting  You will also share an analysis of your state board of nursing. To Prepare: Assume that you are leading a staff development meeting on regulation for nursing practice at your healthcare organization or agency.  Review the NCSBN  Virginia Board of nursing and ANA websites to prepare for […]