Advocacy letter

Preparation for writing the Advocacy Letter

1. Choose a topic that interests you.

2. If you are unsure what to advocate for or against, look at professional organizations for inspiration:

a.
APHA

b.
ANA

c.
Maryland Public Health Association

3. Look for advocacy groups that are working on the issue. We don't have to recreate the wheel.  See what strategies the advocacy groups are supporting. For example: Brady and Gifford non-profits focus on gun policy. 

4. Decide if you want to make change within an agency, at the local, state or federal level. Find the decision maker appropriate to that level. Click here to
find your elected official.

5. If you are writing to a legislator, look at that person’s website to see their position on the issue. Please do not ‘preach to the choir’—that is, if they already support the issue, it does no good to throw more facts at them.

6. If you are addressing a national issue, and your legislator aligns with your proposed action, consider looking at the committee that would hear a bill about your issue.

a. If there is a proposed bill that has not been active, you can ask the chair of the committee to bring it back up in committee.

b. Click here to
check for federal bills.

7. If you are addressing a state issue, the Maryland General Assembly meets January- April of each year.

a. You can see if state bill on your issue was unsuccessful in 2018, and ask your legislator to re-introduce it in 2019.

b. Click here to
check for state bills.

8. For evidence to support your proposed action, use the One Search through HS/HSL for the broadest results. If you are still having trouble finding articles, the premier journal for public health research is called The Nation's Health.

9. Reminders from the rubric:

a. Include your ‘Ask’ clearly and concisely in the first paragraph. In busy offices, staff may not read the entire letter.

b. In the same vein, keep the letter one page. References can be on a second page.

c. Include your credentials. All of you are BSN Candidates (and add whatever other credentials you have). This adds a professional weight to your voice.

10. As always, please let me know of any questions.
KGR

PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING PRACTICE

Post an explanation of your philosophy of nursing practice that briefly describes your nursing experience and area(s) of expertise (pediatric psychiatric). Be sure to explain your beliefs that inform your philosophy of nursing practice and your goals for expanding your experience and practice as a DNP (e.g., embrace of diversity, global health issues, collaboration). Then, explain the DNP role as a social change agent and recommend at least one way you will advocate for positive social change as a Walden DNP. Be specific and provide examples, with all citations (at least 3 references) in APA 7 style.

informed consent

Choose a patient-care situation in which the RN should intervene and advocate for the patient.  An example of such a situation might be when a patient has not been given complete informed consent.

  • Describe the clinical situation concisely and descriptively. It can be an actual situation or a hypothetical one.
  • Apply the Bioethical Decision Making Model to the specific clinical ethical situation that you choose. Address each section of the model. Conclude with a discussion of nursing advocacy in the clinical setting and the nurse’s role as a patient advocate.  

You must reference and cite 1-2 scholarly sources other than your text. Include a title page and a reference page to cite your text and adhere to APA formatting.

Interview

 Describe the educator’s background and experience in education but without identifying information.  Present the results of your interview. Be sure to address the mandatory interview topics, then discuss information that was most valuable to you.  For example, was anything unexpected or surprising about the educator’s experience? What information will you use in your career as an educator or leader? This does not have to be a formal question and answer format.  Direct quotes are not required. Just summarize the highlights of the interview. 

Plagiarism at the Master's Level

 

Write About the Consequences of Plagiarism at the Master’s Level

Plagiarism is a serious academic offense, especially at the master’s level, write a short reflection (approximately 300 words) on the consequences of plagiarism in higher education, specifically at the master’s level. Discuss why academic integrity is crucial, potential consequences for students who engage in plagiarism, and how to avoid it. Be sure to cite any sources you use properly.

using the paradigms of health, discuss the link between health and behavior. Describes how this relationship affects social determinants of health.

 using the paradigms of health, discuss the link between health and behavior.  Describes how this relationship affects social determinants of health.  500 words APA format at least 2 references of less than 5 years old

Nursing

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Student Instructions for i-Human Virtual Simulation
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PURPOSE:
The following information is to be used in guiding your preparation and participation in the virtual simulation
scenario for this course. This document will provide applicable course outcomes in preparation for your
simulation.

SCENARIO OVERVIEW:
Max Cook is a 74-year-old male who presented to the emergency department (ED) 24 hours ago with
complaints of shortness of breath, decreased energy level, and fever. He had not been feeling well for several
days when he went to primary care provider who began treatment for pneumonia. Patient reported that he
did not feel that antibiotic was helping him, so he stopped taking his med 2 days ago. His overall health
declined rapidly over past 48 hours. Mr. Cook’s wife called the ambulance for transport to ED at Chamberlain
Hospital. He was admitted to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

LEARNER OBJECTIVES:

1. Utilize clinical reasoning skills to perform a health history and physical assessment on an adult patient.
(CO 1, 3, 4, 6)

2. Construct a plan of care based by prioritizing assessment findings and nursing diagnoses (CO 1, 3, 4, 6, 7)
3. Evaluate patient outcomes to determine the effectiveness of nursing interventions and need for ongoing

care (CO 1, 4, 6)
4. Communicate and collaborate with the patient, family and interdisciplinary healthcare team members

(CO 1, 3, 6, 7)

STUDENT ROLES DURING SIMULATION:

You are the staff nurse at the hospital who will be conducting a comprehensive assessment. After completing
your assessment, you are expected to document your findings as a nurses note in SBAR format.

KEY FEATURES OF i-HUMAN:

• As the nurse, you are expected to complete the case scenario using the following tabs: EHR,
History, Physical, Nursing Notes, Summary

• Gear Heads: These are icons that open required questions and/or additional information
related to the case. The questions, information, and videos must be reviewed prior to
progressing to the next tab.

• Nursing Notes: At the end of the simulation, you will document your assessment findings using ISBAR.

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Confidentiality:
To preserve the educational value, integrity and safety of the learning environment, you agree to maintain strict
confidentiality about the proceedings of the simulation session, details of the training scenarios and the
performance of all participants. You acknowledge that this expectation aligns with the guidelines related to the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as well as laws governing Protected Health
Information (PHI) in client care environments.

You will not view, discuss, share, record or disclose any confidential information pertaining to the
session. You understand that lapses in confidentiality are considered academic misconduct and could result in
dismissal from the academic program.

Fiction Agreement:
You will suspend judgment of realism for any given simulation in exchange for the promise of learning new
knowledge and skills, treating the simulated patients with the same care due an actual patient, act with a
genuine desire to learn even when it may be difficult to do so.

DUE DATE:
The virtual simulation is assigned to be completed during Week 4 prior to your scheduled debriefing with
faculty/peers.

SIMULATION TIMING:

• Pre-simulation preparation: 30-60 minutes
• Pre-brief: 30 minutes
• Run Time: 2-2.5 hours
• Debriefing: 60 minutes

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ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
Faculty will utilize your participation measurements in the i-Human case, and debriefing discussions to identify
areas of opportunity for enhancement of your clinical growth. Your experiences in i-Human will contribute to
your overall completion of clinical requirements for the course as documented on the Clinical Learning Evaluation
tool.

i-Human Evaluation – What does my total score mean?

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REVIEW AND COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE VIRTUAL SIMULATION:

In order to prepare for the simulation, you are required to complete the pre-simulation questions below and
submit this prework to the faculty via uploading your responses in Canvas prior to the start of the virtual
simulation. If you do not complete the pre-simulation questions and upload them, you will not be able to
access or participate in the simulation.

1. Compare/contrast systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis.

2. What are key nursing interventions when caring for patient on a ventilator?

3. Describe the purpose for the following types of vascular access devices: central venous catheter &
arterial line.

4. A patient is experiencing worsening hypotension and is prescribed norepinephrine continuous
infusion.

a. Prescription: Start Norepinephrine (levophed) 0.5 mcg/min and titrate to maximum of 12
mcg/min to maintain mean arterial pressure great than 65.

b. Pharmacy has mixed the drip as Norepinephrine 4mg in 250mL of D5W.
c. How many mL/hr should the nurse program the pump to deliver 0.5mcg/min?

**Immediately following the completion of the virtual simulation, you will complete the evaluation of the
simulation using the link provided.

  • SCENARIO OVERVIEW:
  • LEARNER OBJECTIVES:
  • You are the staff nurse at the hospital who will be conducting a comprehensive assessment. After completing your assessment, you are expected to document your findings as a nurses note in SBAR format.
  • ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
  • Faculty will utilize your participation measurements in the i-Human case, and debriefing discussions to identify areas of opportunity for enhancement of your clinical growth. Your experiences in i-Human will contribute to your overall completion of cl…
  • i-Human Evaluation – What does my total score mean?
  • REVIEW AND COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE VIRTUAL SIMULATION:

Discussion 7

Discuss the safety and effectiveness of alternative and complementary medicine for the treatment of specific

illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension.  Share your opinions about holistic and allopathic care.

Would have any conflicts or concerns supporting a patient who chooses holistic or allopathic medicine?

Instructions: 

Post your discussion to the Moodle Discussion Forum.  Initial post must be made by Day #3.  Word limit 500 words. Please make sure to provide citations and references (in APA, 7th ed. format) for your work.  

Community Research on Public Health

  

Please watch the video

  

Hero with a Thousand Faces (FULL MOVIE)

https://youtu.be/4fMI7Ue_spM?si=G7DUyzpry04qfQQw

Please be mindful that, this video is 1 hour and 29 mins long. So, you have to watch full video to complete this assignment. 

This is the video of the ebola virus outbreak

This video discusses “The outbreak of Ebola in West Africa was one of the most deadly health epidemics in recent history. Sierra Leone was the hardest hit by the virus. However, the story of Ebola isn’t just one of mass death; it’s a story of the first responders rushing in to face insurmountable odds, of brothers in arms refusing to quit when all seemed lost. Even while fighting to eradicate the disease, these unsung heroes were treated like pariahs by the very families and communities they were trying to save. The American nurses and doctors who gave everything were criticized for choosing to serve in Africa instead of at home. Despite all this, they continued to fight and stopped the deadliest outbreak in modern history. While the 24-hour news stoked fears of the Ebola virus, these true-life heroes sprinted into this war with fearless abandon. While we closed our hearts and doors to those in need, thousands of West African men, women and children rose up to engage this enemy.”

4 PAGES-DOUBLE SPACE MAXIMUM EXCLUDING COVER PAGE AND REFERENCES)

Please follow the rubric strictly (attached).

You have to use at least 

  Reference the textbook and at least one other scholarly resource.

Cardiovascular Case: CC: “Chest pain”

 HPI: This is a 14yo male, no PMH, who presents to the PCP for evaluation of right-sided chest pain, which began 1 day ago after he sustained an injury playing football.