Apply improvement methods, based on data from the outcomes of care processes, to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare. (PO 8)   Discussion   Review the story at the link below before posting to the discussion:   Rau, J. (2015). Half of nation’s hospitals fail again to escape […]

Implement patient safety and quality improvement initiatives within the context of the interprofessional team through communication and relationship building. (PO 3)   CO 3: Participate in the development and implementation of imaginative and creative strategies to enable systems to change. (PO 7)   Discussion   Please watch the video and listen to the dialogue before […]

AACN Essentials Self-Assessment and Patient-Centered Care   Purpose   This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).   CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care, healthcare team management, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. (PO […]

Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care, healthcare team management, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. (PO 2)   Discussion   Healthcare reform is a term that is ever present in our practice settings and will not disappear any time soon. […]

Assessment and Diagnosis Direct Care Project Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis   Purpose   The purpose of this direct care project is for learners to apply the nursing process to a community health problem determined by their observations and data collected of vulnerable populations in their community. This is Part 1 of 4 in the […]

There are many factors that make people healthy or ill.  This week we will focus on the social factors and determinants that impact health.   It is time to get out into your community!   Go online to the U.S. Census Bureau at https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/ (Links to an external site.) (*note, you will be using this […]

The purpose of this direct care project is for learners to apply the nursing process to a community health problem determined by their observations and data collected of vulnerable populations in their community. This is Part 4 of 4 in the Direct Care Project.   Direct Care Project Overview   There are four parts to […]

What are the basic types and purposes of theory in relation to theory practice and research?

Consider constructing a Word document ‘SOAP note template’ and use it to assemble your note. By doing this you can use the template for efficiently constructing your SOAP notes such that you will be able to copy-and-paste for your weekly assignments. NOTE: If your faculty person requests to see your SOAP note template you will […]

Consider constructing a Word document ‘SOAP note template’ and use it to assemble your note. By doing this you can use the template for efficiently constructing your SOAP notes such that you will be able to copy-and-paste for your weekly assignments. NOTE: If your faculty person requests to see your SOAP note template you will […]