Module 4 Discussion: FOCUS PDCA Methodology Assignment Directions: Professional nurses should become familiar with tools from quality sources that can help them identify concerns and do quality improvement projects. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the textbook have some great tools to assist professional nurses in implementing projects and evaluating them. In this assignment,…

Quality Improvement Project As a DNP-prepared nurse, it is imperative to explore the connection between research and quality improvement. How might a practice-focused question result in positive changes to the field of practice? How might the use of various methods lend itself to capturing substantive results for improvement? In this Assignment, you will explore both…

Critical thinking skills can be used in any situation. These skills help you make better decisions and solve problems. As an AGNP, critical thinking skills are vital for diagnosing patient conditions. But learning to think critically is not an easy task. To improve critical thinking skills, we need to use actionable thinking exercises. Just like…

ASSIGNMENT Overview This week you will learn how to plan care for patients while considering their diverse cultural backgrounds. This is a care plan, not an APA paper. However, you will still need to have references for the diagnoses, implementation and rationale sections. Be sure to format your citations and references in 7th ed. APA…

Collab Cafe Questions Step 1. Assess the client’s case, the applicable clinical practice guideline (CPG), and the prescription writing activity for that client within the lesson.  Step 2. Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail, providing complete references for all citations. Refer to the lesson for client information. • Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria…

As a DNP-prepared nurse, it is imperative to explore the connection between research and quality improvement. How might a practice-focused question result in positive changes to the field of practice? How might the use of various methods lend itself to capturing substantive results for improvement? In this Assignment, you will explore both quantitative and qualitative…

Post a cohesive response to the following: • Consider all that you already knew and what you have learned in this class. What are the key informatics competencies that you feel every nurse should possess? How can those competencies impact improvements in healthcare outcomes in your organization?

How might the use of qualitative and quantitative methods serve to provide answers for researchers regarding the challenges associated with articles provided this week? What can qualitative data provide that quantitative data cannot, and vice versa? How might a mixed methods approach fill in the gaps to provide a clearer understanding of the problem and…

After watching the video Tuesdays with Morrie (1999) by Mitch Albom, answer the following questions. Refer to the video located under INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. Discuss the following prompts related to normal aging and acute and chronic co-morbid physical conditions as they relate to Morrie. • Discuss the modalities of reminiscence and life review and the significance…

Assignment 2: Research Question and Aim of Paper: Provide your research question for your paper. The research question will follow the PICO format. See sample assignment: Title: The impact of TV advertisements on elementary school children’s consumption (eating) behaviors. P=School age children with unhealthy consumption (eating) behaviors I-School Nutrition education intervention programs C=Community nutrition programs…