Nursing research and pathophysiology (due 20 hours)

APA format

1) Minimum 9 pages  (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum of three paragraphs per page

You must strictly comply with the number of paragraphs requested per page.

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           Part 1: minimum  3 pages (40 hours)

           Part 2: minimum  3 pages 

           Part 3: minimum  1 page

           Part 4: minimum  1 page

           Part 5: minimum  1 page

Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms

         All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph

         The writing must be coherent, using connectors or conjunctive to extend, add information, or contrast information. 

         Bulleted responses are not accepted

         Don’t write in the first person 

         Don’t copy and paste the questions.

         Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 

********************************It will be verified by SafeAssign (Identify the percentage of similarity of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)

4) Minimum 3 references (APA format) per part not older than 5 years  (Journals, books) (No websites)

Part 1:  Minimum 4 references (APA format) per part not older than 5 years  (Journals, books) (No websites)  

Part 2:  Minimum 4 references (APA format) per part not older than 5 years  (Journals, books) (No websites)  

All references must be consistent with the topic-purpose-focus of the parts. Different references are not allowed.

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:

Part 1.doc 

Part 2.doc

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Part 1: Nursing Research  (Write in the first person) (Due 40 hours)

Purpose:

The purpose is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the Nursing Research course. 

1.  Introduction (1 paragraph)

a. Introduces the purpose of the reflection ( Nursing Research)

b. Describe how the Essential IV allows you to translate and integrate knowledge into multicultural clinical practice.  

2. Reflect and demonstrate your learning from the ” Nursing Research” course on:

a. Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research.(2 paragraphs)

b. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence to clinical practice. . (2 paragraphs)

c. Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and Internet resources.  (2 paragraphs)

d.  Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes (1 paragraph)

3. Conclusion (1 paragraph)

Part 2: Pathophysiology  (Write in the first person) (Due 40 hours)

Purpose:

The purpose is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the Pathophysiology course. 

1.  Introduction (1 paragraph)

a. Introduces the purpose of the reflection ( Pathophysiology)

b. Describe how Essential III allows you to train as a nurse with advanced thinking about safety and quality in the services offered in health institutions  

2. Reflect and demonstrate your learning from the ” Nursing Research” course on:

a.  Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of patient records and other privileged communications. (2 paragraphs)

b.  Conduct comprehensive and focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic, and environmental assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches (2 paragraphs)

c.  Recognize the relationship of genetics and genomics to health, prevention, screening, diagnostics, prognostics, selection of treatment, and monitoring of treatment effectiveness, using a constructed pedigree from collected family history information as well as standardized symbols and terminology  (2 paragraphs)

d.   Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including the patient and the patient’s support network. (1 paragraph)

3. Conclusion (1 paragraph)

Part 3: Pathophysiology 

A 52-year-old presents to the clinic complaining of night sweats, irritability, hot flashes, and fatigue. She is determined to be experiencing menopause and is given a prescription for estrogen replacement therapy

She asks you to explain what mechanisms underlie for why she is having these symptoms. 

1. How would you respond? (One paragraph)

After your explanation, she asks you, “Why will the estrogen therapy make me feel better?” 

2. How would you respond? (Two paragraphs)

Part 4: Pathophysiology 

Isabella, a student nurse, has just started to work in a sexual health clinic part-time where there are a large number of clients who have genital herpes. The clients, both male and female range in age from 16 to 39 years, have varying levels of education and backgrounds.

1. What features of sexually transmitted diseases would it be important for Isabella to review? (Two paragraphs)

Isabella states, “Why don’t these clients just stop having sex and then their conditions wouldn’t be as bad”? If you were another nurse in the clinic

2. how would you respond to Isabella’s comment? (One paragraphs)

Part 5: Pathophysiology 

Fifty-one–year-old Nick was in a house fire and sustained several burns over 70% of his body. He is presently being cared for in the ICU. He inhaled a significant amount of smoke during the fire and now is on a ventilator.

You are the nurse assigned to care for Nick. 

1. What knowledge do you need to have about thermal injuries to effectively care for him at this time? (One paragraph)

2. Why are the use of narcotics and his immobility increasing his risk factors? (Two paragraphs)