Nursing is a job that is physically and mentally taxing. It requires focus and attention. (It is also extremely rewarding!) As with all thing there are extremes that need balance. 

The NCSBN conducted research to identify the personal and professional characteristics of nurses experiencing heightened workplace burnout and stress. 

Step one:  Read the article attached below

Step two:  Formulate a professional, well thought out post answering the following questions:

Describe something that came from the research. 

As a profession, what can we do going forward to make positive changes in nursing? (This must be supported by a research article)

What effective health practices do you plan to do for yourself, as you begin your nursing career to reduce stress and hopefully prevent burnout? 

How might this affect patient care and ultimately outcomes? (there is a large amount of data on this) 

This can be written in paragraph or bullet point format as long as each item is addressed in complete sentences and proper grammar. 

References must be dated within the last five years. They must be cited properly in the body of the work and listed at the end in APA formatting. 

What assessment data would substantiate the diagnosis of menopause?

What type of therapy would you expect this patient to receive? Why?

Using the theory of unpleasant symptoms as a guide, what would you look for in an assessment tool for patient symptoms?

ASSESSING A HEALTHCARE PROGRAM/POLICY EVALUATION

Program/policy evaluation is a valuable tool that can help strengthen the quality of programs/policies and improve outcomes for the populations they serve. Program/policy evaluation answers basic questions about program/policy effectiveness. It involves collecting and analyzing information about program/policy activities, characteristics, and outcomes. This information can be used to ultimately improve program services or policy initiatives.

Nurses can play a very important role assessing program/policy evaluation for the same reasons that they can be so important to program/policy design. Nurses bring expertise and patient advocacy that can add significant insight and impact. In this Assignment, you will practice applying this expertise and insight by selecting an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation and reflecting on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program/policy.

To Prepare:

• Review the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template provided in the Resources.
• Select an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation or choose one of interest to you.
• Review community, state, or federal policy evaluation and reflect on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program or policy described.

The Assignment: (2–3 pages)

Based on the program or policy evaluation you selected, complete the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template. Be sure to address the following:

• Describe the healthcare program or policy outcomes.
• How was the success of the program or policy measured?
• How many people were reached by the program or policy selected?
• How much of an impact was realized with the program or policy selected?
• At what point in program implementation was the program or policy evaluation conducted?
• What data was used to conduct the program or policy evaluation?
• What specific information on unintended consequences was identified?
• What stakeholders were identified in the evaluation of the program or policy? Who would benefit most from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation? Be specific and provide examples.
• Did the program or policy meet the original intent and objectives? Why or why not?
• Would you recommend implementing this program or policy in your place of work? Why or why not?
• Identify at least two ways that you, as a nurse advocate, could become involved in evaluating a program or policy after 1 year of implementation.