Applying Measurement Tools to a Practice Problem Conduct a collaboration interview with two or three key leaders in your practice setting to determine the measures for your practice problem and associated challenges impacting measurement for your practice problem (include confidentiality, anonymity, access issues, etc.). Perform an existing evidence review on your practice problem and search…

Applying Measurement Tools to a Practice Problem Conduct a collaboration interview with two or three key leaders in your practice setting to determine the measures for your practice problem and associated challenges impacting measurement for your practice problem (include confidentiality, anonymity, access issues, etc.). Perform an existing evidence review on your practice problem and search…

Applying Performance Improvement Tools Read the following scenario: Imagine that, for about a year, your nursing unit has been involved in an intensive campaign to improve patient satisfaction scores with pain management. You are getting good data from your patients, as the length of stay on this inpatient geriatric medical nursing unit is only about…

Applying Process Improvement Models Choose a Quality Improvement Model from Chapter 5 in the Spath (2018) textbook and apply this model to your practice problem. Please do not choose Lean or Six Sigma as your quality model unless you have an expert in these quality models in your organization to guide you through the process.…

In this week’s Discussion, you shared your experiences with health care practice problems as a consumer and/or as a practitioner. Now, consider your current practice setting and think about something specific and relevant to your practice setting that you would like to see improved or changed. Interview a key leader in your practice setting who…

One example of a measurement tool is the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) comprehensive care measures. Review the components of HEDIS comprehensive diabetes care; then consider the following scenario. You are a staff nurse working in a private primary care practice. It is a small practice with 2 MDs (internists), 2 nurses, 1…

Introduction Advanced nursing practice (ANP) requires a strong theoretical and conceptual foundation. Theories and models provide frameworks for understanding patient care, guiding clinical decision-making, and shaping research and policy. They help nurses move beyond task-oriented care to evidence-based, holistic practice. 1. Importance of Theories and Models in Advanced Nursing Practice Guide Practice: Offer structured approaches…

D.K, a 72-year-old man, had a myocardial infarction (MI) 5 years ago. He has been diagnosed with classic (stable) angina. D.K is prescribed a beta blocker. His baseline vital signs are blood pressure 108/58; pulse 56 (at times irregular); and respirations 28. His past medical history includes asthma. How do beta blockers work to manage…

J.F, a 47 year old male is being treated with digoxin for congestive heart failure. Before administration of the next dose, the nurse notes an apical pulse of 55 beats per minute. J.F complains of nausea and vision changes. J.F asks how digoxin can help his condition. How does the nurse respond? (USLO 5.2, 5.3,…

After 5 days of heparin therapy, T.M was prescribed warfarin 5 mg PO daily. Why was T.M changed to warfarin? What is the pharmacologic action of warfarin? (USLO 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) What laboratory test(s) would be monitored for patients taking warfarin? Explain your answer. (USLO 5.3, 5.6, 5.8) Explain the half-life and protein-binding of warfarin.…