Infections and Immunization & Vaccination in terms of etiology

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Summarize the Infections and Immunization & Vaccination in terms of etiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis, and treatment rationale.

The 5 General Topics of Disease Summary
1. Etiology & risk factors
2. Pathogenesis: The molecular mechanism of the disease process (How the disease process evolves)
3. Clinical Picture: Signs& Symptoms, Sequelae, and Complications
4. Diagnosis: Labs & tests (as well as screening tests and follow-up tests whenever applicable)
5. Pathophysiologic rationale of treatment

This summary should cover the following two topics:

  1. Infections: General introduction to infections
  2. Immunization & Vaccination.

 

Infections: Talk about the following IN GENERAL:

  • Etiology: different causes of infections (Bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic) giving examples of each
  • Pathogenesis: The steps of any infection (Colonization, invasion…..etc. Please check your Textbook)
  • Clinical Picture: Incubation, prodrome, actual signs and symptoms, recovery.
  • Diagnosis: CBC & Differential (How this can help differentiate bacterial, from viral, fungal or parasitic infections).
  • The pathophysiologic rationale of treatment: Antimicrobials (Antibiotics for bacterial infections, an antiviral for viral infections, ……etc)

 

Immunization & Vaccination:

  • The 4 types of immunity: 1. Natural Passive Immunity. Natural Active Immunity.

3. Artificial Passive Immunity.            4. Artificial Active Immunity

– Differences between immunization & vaccination. Indications (prophylaxis and post-exposure

prophylaxis)

 

This is the textbook for information:

McCance, K.L., Huether, S. E. (2018) Pathophysiology: The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children. (8th Ed) St. Louis, MO. Elsevier Mosby ISBN-13: 978-0323583473 ISBN-10: 9780323583473

Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory for all healthcare workers?

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Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory for all healthcare workers? Yes, COVID-19 vaccines should be mandatory for all healthcare workers except for certain medical and religious exemptions.

Lipids and triglycerides are energy-giving fats obtained from energy-giving food

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Lipids and triglycerides are energy-giving fats obtained from energy-giving food. Discuss Patient Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Medications (their side effects) for Lipids and triglycerides

Write the theological literature review on the Concept of Comfort in spiritual care

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Write the theological literature review on the Concept of Comfort in spiritual care. The theological literature should be based on Comfort. It is the theological Analysis of the Spiritual Concept of Comfort. Adopt the following:

1. Introduction to concept/definition of the concept in OED
2. Conduct a literature search of the academic theological literature (e.g., ATLA database, J-
Store database) for your concept.
3. Choose 20 articles to survey (a literature review)
4. Analyze these articles for their understanding of your concept
5. Write an analysis and synthesis of your concept based on the theological literature.

The issues that impact the health of the public

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Impact of Selected Issues (Medical Errors) on the Health of the Public

There are many challenges facing our nation today as the president and Congress set priorities for their legislative agenda. These challenges include critical issues related to healthcare.

This paper will specifically address the issues that impact the health of the public in the United States.

Identify an issue that impacts or has an effect on the health of the public in our country from your readings in the New York Times. Review of the Literature Research the issue in terms of background information (who, what, when, where, how) using a minimum of two (2) professional journals.

Discuss the pros and cons of the issue. Follow the discussion of the issue over a period of time using a minimum of three (3) New York Times articles. At least one of the three New York Times articles has to have been published within the last six months.  Also, select one (1) website which provides you with legitimate information on your topic.

A Minimum of 6 References: New York Times BLOGS articles are not allowed. When selecting your professional journal articles, conduct a literature search using at least 3 electronic databases to identify peer-reviewed, professional journal articles on the topic you are writing about. Limit your journal articles to those published within the past five (5) years and your websites to those updated within the past five (5) years.

Conclusions and Recommendations:  What conclusions can you draw from your readings? What recommendations can you make to policymakers? Submit a 4-5 page, double-spaced, typewritten paper which addresses all of the above areas. Print your final copy on one side of the paper only.

Credible evidence-based nursing practice

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A baccalaureate nurse understands, relates, and values the fundamental elements of research, process, and design as a foundation for evidence-based practice (AACN, 2008; QSEN, 2018).

Purpose:

This assignment provides a learning activity for students to demonstrate an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research, the purpose and importance of designs, and how research is critical for creating a credible evidence-based nursing practice.

Course Outcomes:

This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.

CO 1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7)

CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8)

CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (PO 7 & 8)

Briefly define the qualifications for Medicare and Medicaid benefits

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Assignment: Medicare and Medicaid

Consider how people qualify to receive Medicare and/or Medicaid and write a paper that addresses the bullets below. There should be four (4) sections in your paper; one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear brief heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Start your paper with an introduction and include a “Conclusion” section that summarizes all topics. This paper should consist of at least 1750 words and no more than 2000.This week reflect upon the Medicare and Medicaid programs to address the following:

Describe the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) and explain how the QIO improves policies and healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries.
Briefly define the qualifications for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. How can qualifications be modified to serve more people who are considered a vulnerable population?
Discuss the impact (including at least two positive and two negative aspects) that the ACA has had on benefits and coverage for Medicare and Medicaid recipients.
Describe your role(s) as a healthcare leader as it applies to the practice of advocating for cost effective care for vulnerable populations.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 1750-2000 words in length

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

Mental Health among nurses

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Instructions
In this assignment, you will propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. Include the following:
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative.
The target population or audience.
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative.
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative.
The cost or budget justification.
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated.This is a rough draft I have come up with if you can add to it:The topic that I would like to choose for this essay is Mental Health among nurses VS. Covid-19. This subject is very dear to me because I, myself have experienced a mental decline when caring for Covid patients. This is also important to me because both of my in-laws were recently placed on ventilators due to Covid. My father-in-law passed away on 8-3-21 and my mother-in-law is still fighting for her life. I know the mental toll this can have on healthcare workers as I have seen it first hand looking at the tears in the eyes of the nurses as they apologized profusely for not being able to save my Father-in-law who I called Daddy. Some of the nurses told us that if they had one more young patient die due to Covid that they were done. I’ve never worked in an ICU but I can imagine the pain and heartache they face every day while also putting on a brave face for the patients and their families. At the facility I work at, my administrator converted one of our rooms to a bigger, more comfortable breakroom so that the staff felt like they had a safe space. I think all healthcare facilities should implement something of this nature in order to help the staff relax and recharge when they feel the need to do so. There is obviously more to be said about this subject that I will be sure to include and highlight in my Topic 3 assignment.

Nursing care delivery model

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Instructions
Preparing the paper- Instructions
As the nurse executive of your organization, you must reexamine your current nursing care delivery model (your current model is total-patient-care) and propose a new model to reduce costs and improve the quality of healthcare for your organization. Your staffing budget will remain fixed next year, and you had a recent visit by The Joint Commission which revealed some patient safety goal issues, which you must address. You are considering switching from a total patient-care delivery model to a new patient-care delivery model. Use the suggested format and headings to organize your assignment:
a. Include introduction (do not label as a heading in APA format)
b. New Nursing Care Delivery Model and Patient Safety Goals
c. Key Concepts
d. Supporting Evidence
e. Conclusion1. Clearly introduce your quality of healthcare assignment in the introduction paragraph. Include a sentence that states the purpose of your assignment.2. Clearly identify and articulate a new nursing care delivery model to increase the economic (reduce costs) and quality outcomes for your organization. Discuss at least two patient safety goals to focus on, that you feel are needed, for your organization.

3. Clearly articulate how the key concepts of your new nursing care delivery model will reduce costs and improve the quality of healthcare in the organization you have chosen. Discuss how these key concepts relate to the contextual domain of the person-centered nursing leadership framework by McCormack and McCance (2017).

4. Include a minimum of three sources of scholarly, empirical evidence to support the nursing care delivery model to be implemented.

5. Provide concluding statements that should summarize your overall assignment content.
The paper will be three pages maximum, excluding title and reference page(s).

6. Title and reference page(s) must be in APA format (current edition).

7. Use 12 Times New Roman font and one-inch margins on all sides of the paper.

Ability to apply to nursing practice

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Diabetes Type 2
Case study 2
Emily is 54 years old and was recently diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2. She is overweight with a Body mass index [BMI] of 35. Emily is aware of her unhealthy diet and lack of exercise but is finding it difficult to motivate herself to change her daily routine. She is struggling to control her daily blood sugars. A recent visit for a blood test highlighted a raised HBA1c [average blood sugar level]. The GP has made a clinical decision to refer her to the Practice Nurse for a review of her Diabetes management and advice on improving her wellbeing and lifestyle.
Clinical decisions Life-style choices
Referral to Dietician Unhealthy diet and raised BMI
Consultation with Practice Nurse Lack of exercise and poor self management of DiabetesModule Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, with limited guidance, students will
be able to:Subject-Specific Knowledge, Understanding & Application

a) Recognize the evidence base and range of factors involved in decision-making and demonstrate an ability to apply to nursing practice
b) Examine the evidence base and participate in opportunities to influence positive
lifestyle choices in individuals, families, and communities
c) Examine situations and question with transparency and candor the appropriateness
of nursing care underpinned by an evidence base
d) Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Anatomy and physiology
of the human body

Employability & Changemaker Skills
e) Within the context of health recognize personal and professional challenges
and identify potential solutions
f) Reflect on personal contribution to the team and identify strategies for
self-development

Information processing theory
Intuitive (humanistic) theory
Cognitive Continuum Theory

Content and Structure

Title page to ONLY include the following:
• NPR129 AS1 Case study Assignment
• Word count for introduction parts A&B, and conclusion

Introduction approx.100 words in the 3rd person
• State your chosen case study and rationale [reason/s for choosing this].
• Provide an overview of what will be discussed within Part A and Part B of the assignment.

Part A
1. Your patient [Learning Outcome d] approx. 300 words in the 3rd person

• Overview of the presenting complaint briefly outlining the relevant body system and the psychosocial factors to be considered.

2. Decision-making theory and nursing process [Learning Outcomes a & c] approx. 1000 words in the 3rd person

• Apply a decision-making theory and discuss the factors that could have influenced 1 clinical decision made during this episode of care.
• Support this by exploring the evidence/literature/research to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the nursing process.

3. Lifestyle choices [Learning Outcome b] approx.1000 words in the 3rd person

• Discuss at least 1 lifestyle choice from your case study.
• Explain how this may have contributed to the current health problem within the case study.
• Support this by exploring the evidence/literature/research that relates to this.
• Consider the issues relating to the quality of life, including physiological and psychological benefits and relevant compliance/concordance issues.

Part B
Reflection and Recommendations [Learning Outcomes e & f] approx. 500 words in the 1st person

• Consider positive lifestyle recommendations for the person, involving the role of other health care professionals and organizations.
• Reflect on undertaking this case study, discussing how it will influence your decision-making for the future care of patients alongside your professional self-development.

Conclusion – approx. 100 words in the 3rd person.
A succinct evaluation of your main discussion points within Part A and Part B, demonstrates your ability to synthesize this evidence.
This should include no new information.
An alphabetical list of all sources quoted in your work
Use contemporary literature [within the past 10 years unless it is a theory]
Only use reliable nursing and healthcare sources
The UoN Harvard Referencing guide must be used throughout your work and Reference List.
NMC Code 2018 essential reference