NR351 Week 1 Discussion Latest 2018 January
Week 1: Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies
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Now that you have examined the Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies, why do you think these competencies were selected? Which 2 of the 10 competencies will be most important to your future nursing practice and why?
NR351 Week 2 Discussion Latest 2018 January
Week 2: Interprofessional Collaboration Strategies
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In today's changing healthcare environment, it is more important than ever for professional nurses to be skilled in collaborating with professionals from other healthcare disciplines. What communication strategies can professional nurses use to specifically promote collaboration with other healthcare disciplines and professionals??
NR351 Week 3 Discussion Latest 2018 January
Week 3: Integration of Evidence-Based Practice Into Professional Nursing Practice
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As the professional nurse, you realize that your nursing care area often sees patients with the same particularly challenging nursing care issue (not medical care issue). Include all of the following in your answer to this discussion.
· Identify the nursing care issue or problem and justify why it is a nursing care issue in need of implementation of evidence. Remember, this should not be a medical issue.
· Explain how you would search CINAHL for evidence on this topic (including search terms you would use) and how you would critically appraise the evidence found in your search. Note:You do not need to perform the search or provide an article for this discussion, but you may do so if you like.
NR351 Week 4 Discussion Latest 2018 January
Week 4: Nursing Roles in Quality Improvement
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How do nurses promote patient safety and improve quality at your workplace? How do you report errors and near misses? What changes would you suggest be made on your unit or facility to improve a nonpunitive culture of safety?
NR351 Week 5 Discussion Latest 2018 January
Week 5: Leadership to Improve Quality in Diverse Situations
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Nurses demonstrate leadership in many situations. For this discussion, identify only one situation from the choices below that you have notpreviously experienced, and tell us howthe nurse could improve quality through demonstrating leadership.
· Communicating with legislators to influence health policy
· Clinical leadership at the bedside
· Nursing management of units or facilities
· Impact of systems-based practice on leadership
NR351 Week 6 Discussion Latest 2018 January
Week 6: Use of Informatics in Professional Nursing
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How do you use informatics and technology in your nursing practice? How do you see that use changing in the future? What ethical issues have arisen or might arise from use of technology and informatics in professional nursing?
NR351 Week 7 Discussion Latest 2018 January
Week 7: Application of Nursing Theory to Practice
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You are a professional nurse caring for Mr. R, a 58-year-old patient who recently underwent surgery for colon cancer that resulted in a temporary colostomy. Select oneof the nursing theories from our textbook and address the following:
· Howyou would provide professional nursing care for Mr. R. using the theory you have selected? Be sure to use terminology from the selected nursing theory to explain your interventions.
· How can patient-centered care and the patient's cultural preferences be enhanced by use of this theory?
NR351 Week 8 Discussion Latest 2018 January
Week 8: AACN BSN Essentials and Your Future Practice
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Select one of the AACN BSN Essentials and elaborate on its meaning and importance in your own future professional nursing practice.
In your post (intended to provide a clear and thorough answer), be sure to
- identify the AACN BSN Essential that you have selected by name and number.
- explain why you selected this Essential.
- explain howthis Essential will be used to improve quality in your future professional nursing career.
NR351 Week 2 Time Management Plan Assignment Latest 2018 January
Time Management Plan Guidelines and Grading Rubric
Updated 11/14/2017
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to use effective strategies to manage time as a professional nurse and online student.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO3. Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge using success resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO3)
CO4. Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers. (PO4)
CO5. Apply concepts of professionalism when planning for personal, intellectual, and professional development. (PO5)
CO9. Demonstrate accountability for personal and professional development by assessing information and technology competence, implementing plans for upgrading technology skills, and using effective strategies for online student success using resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO5)
DUE DATE
Submit the assignment by Sunday end of Week 2, 11:59 p.m. MT.
POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 225 points.
PREPARING THE TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN
Carefully read these guidelines and grading rubric.
Download the Time Management Plan Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Rename that document as Your Last Name Time Management Plan.docx. Save it to your own computer or flash drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document. Remember that only Microsoft Word 2010 or a later version is acceptable. The document must be saved as a .docx. Save your work frequently as you type to prevent loss of your work.
As you prepare your Time Management Plan, consider your own life. When do you work, sleep, and spend time with family and friends? How will the addition of online coursework impact your time management?
Complete the Time Management Plan with your schedule for a future course week. Be sure to consider all of the activities that you will do during that week. Work on this assignment during Weeks 1 and 2. Don't wait until the due date to begin your work!
An example (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. of a weekly plan has been provided to help you with this assignment.
Be sure to answer all of the questions in addition to completing the grid.
View the Chamberlain RNBSN Academic Integrity Tutorial (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. in its entirety. You may view a transcript (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. of the tutorial.
When your Time Management Plan assignment is completed, save and close the completed template. Enter the course, click on Modules, go to the Week 2 Time Management Plan Assignment page, and click the orange Submit Assignment button.
Time Management Plan Template
Student Name: Date:
Directions:
1. Carefully read the Time Management Plan Guidelines and Grading Rubric found under Week 2 Assignments, which provides specific details on how to complete this assignment.
2. Rename thistemplate by clicking File, thenSave As. Change the file name so it reads Your Last Name Time Management Plan.docx. For example, if your last name is Smith, type Smith Time Management Plan.docx.
3. Save the document as a .docx compatible with Microsoft Word 2010 or later.
4. Type your name and date at the top of this template.
5. Type your answers directly on the template. Follow all instructions. Save frequently to prevent loss of your work.
6. Prior to the due date, post general questions about this assignment to the Q& A Forum so your classmates can read the advice, too. You may also e-mail privatequestions to your instructor.
7. Submit this assignment by clicking on the orange Submit Assignment button on the Week 2 Time Management Plan Assignmentpage by the end of Week 2, Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.
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Academic Integrity Policy Attestation: By typing my name in the box to the right, I attest and affirm that I have watched the entire Academic Integrity tutorial and will comply with the Academic Integrity Policy of Chamberlain College of Nursing. | Answer: | | | | | | |
Academic Integrity Question #1: What is one example of plagiarism that was mentioned in the Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial? | Answer: | | | | | | |
Academic Integrity Question #2: Other than not sharing passwords, what is one way students can avoid plagiarism that was mentioned in the Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial? | Answer: | | | | | | |
Self-Evaluation: Challenges (see Rubric) What are your greatestchallenges with time management? | Answer: | | | | | | |
Self-Evaluation: Strategies (see Rubric) What effectivestrategieswill you use to overcome these challenges? HINT: Review New Student Orientation and SSPRNBSN (Student Success Strategies resource) for ideas. | Answer: | | | | | | |
NR351 Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet Assignment Latest 2018 January
Professional Paper Worksheet Guidelines and Grading Rubrics
Updated 11/14/2017
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate good organization, appropriate resources, and correct APA formatting for preparing a professional paper.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO3. Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge using success resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO3)
CO4. Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers. (PO4)
CO5. Apply concepts of professionalism when planning for personal, intellectual, and professional development. (PO5)
CO9. Demonstrate accountability for personal and professional development by assessing information and technology competence, implementing plans for upgrading technology skills, and using effective strategies for online student success using resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO5)
DUE DATE
Submit the assignment by Sunday end of Week 4, 11:59 p.m. MT.
POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 150 points.
PREPARING THE Professional Paper Worksheet
Carefully read these instructions and the Rubric.
Download the Professional Paper Worksheet Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Rename that document as Your Last Name Professional Paper Worksheet.docx, for example Smith Professional Paper Worksheet. Save it to your own computer or drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later.
Type your assignment directly on the saved template. Remember that only Microsoft Word 2010 or a later version is acceptable. The document must be saved as a .docx. Save frequently to prevent loss of your work.
The topic of your paper is Safety. This will also be the title of your paper.
Your Hood textbook will be one of the two resources for your paper. Locate pages in your Hood textbook that correspond to the paper topic listed above. HINT: Begin with the syllabus.
The other resource for your paper is the following assigned article: https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=103796927&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Note: logging in to the Chamberlain Library is needed to access this article.
IMPORTANT: The library has a limited number of subscriptions to this article. Please do not read this online. If you do, it may mean that your classmates will be denied access until you leave the page. Instead, please use the permalink to find the article and DOWNLOAD it from the library to read on your device. Thank you.
Hood and the assigned article are the only sources to be used to write this paper.
Follow the instructions and specifics on the Template and the rubric. You will demonstrate your APA abilities in references, citations, quotations, and paraphrasing.
Prepare a detailed outline for your Professional Paper as indicated on the Template (specific descriptions only; complete sentences not needed). The outline (and later the Professional Paper) should not be a summary of the article. NOTE: The Professional Paper will contain 500-600 words of content (introduction, body, and conclusion).
Double check your answers with the rubric prior to submission.
Professional Paper WorksheetTemplate
Student Name: Date:
Directions:
1. Carefully read the Professional Paper Worksheet Guidelines and Rubric found in Week 4 Assignments area, which provides specific details on how to complete this assignment.
2. Rename thistemplate by clicking Save As. Change the file name so it reads Your Last Name Professional Paper Worksheet.docx. For example, if your last name is Smith, type Smith Professional Paper Worksheet.
3. Save the document as a .docx file in Microsoft Word 2010 or later.
4. Type your name and date at the top of this template.
5. Type your answers directly on the template. Follow all instructions on this Template and the Guidelines document (including the Rubric). Save frequently to prevent loss of your work.
6. Submit this completed assignment in the Week 4 Assignments area by the end of Week 4, Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.
7. Post questions about this assignment to the Q& A Forum so your classmates can read the advice, too. You may also e-mail private questions to your instructor.
Item Instructions | Type your answers below |
Page numbers in Hood textbook on the assigned papertopic: Clearly state page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the assigned papertopic. | |
General Reference Format Type thegeneral reference format for a journal article from Publication Manual of the APA from page 198. | |
Reference for Journal Article: Create a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including: author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available. [See page 198 in APA Manualand page 5 from Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers] | |
Quotation with Citation: Type a quotation (10–25 words) from the assigned article using correct APA citation including quotation marks, authors’ names, year, page numbers, and parentheses. Do not use words or ideas the authors cited from another source. [See pages 170-171 and 177 in APA Manual and page 5 from Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers] | |
Paraphrased Area and Citation: Type appropriately paraphrased version of the words quoted in the section above using correct APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses. Do not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source. [See pages 171 and 177 in APA Manual and page 5 from Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers] | |
Professional Paper Outline: Develop outline for professional paper including introduction, 2 subtopics consistent with each of the two main topics provided, and conclusion (summary and concluding statements). Excellent specifics used. | Introduction · Paper topic is Safety · [type definition of topic in relation to professional nursing here] Patient Safety in Professional Nursing(first main topic) · [type required first subtopic here] · [type required second subtopic here] Nursing Safety Champions (second main topic) · [type required first subtopic here] · [type required second subtopic here] Conclusion · [type summary statement here] · [type concluding statement here] |
NR351 Week 6 Professional Paper Assignment Latest 2018 January
Professional Paper Guidelines and Grading Rubric
Updated 11/14/2017
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate writing skills, organizational skills, and ability to correctly present ideas and credit others in APA formatting when writing a professional paper.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO3. Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge using success resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO3)
CO4. Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers. (PO4)
CO5. Apply concepts of professionalism when planning for personal, intellectual, and professional development. (PO5)
CO9. Demonstrate accountability for personal and professional development by assessing information and technology competence, implementing plans for upgrading technology skills, and using effective strategies for online student success using resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO5)
DUE DATE
Submit the assignment Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT. (check your Canvas calendar for your local time).
RUBRIC
Click to view and download the NR351 Professional Paper Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 225 points.
PREPARING THE Professional Paper
Carefully read these guidelines including the Rubric, which may be found in the Gradebook.
Download the Professional Paper Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Rename that document as Your Last Name Professional Paper.docx. Save it to your own computer or drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document. Remember that only Microsoft Word 2010 or a later version is acceptable. The document must be saved as a .docx. Save frequently to prevent loss of your work.
Mechanics of the Professional Paper include:
Times New Roman size 12 typeface (font) double spaced with 1-inch margins
No abstract
Correct APA format
Correct spelling, apostrophe use, grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, and sentence structure
Contents must include Title Page, body of the paper (500-600 words including Introduction, two Main Points and subpoints from your Professional Paper Worksheet outline including revisions suggested by instructor, and Conclusion), and References page.
Two Main Points and Conclusion should be Level 1 headings. No Level 2 headings are needed for this short paper.
References should only include your Hood textbook and the assigned article found here: https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=103796927&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Contents of the paper must include any revisions suggested by your instructor in Professional Paper Worksheet feedback.
When your assignment is complete, save and close your Professional Paper. Submit your completed paper as by the due date.
Safety
Your Name (without credentials)
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR351: Transitions in Professional Nursing
January 2018
NOTE: No abstract
NOTE: This is a template and guide.Delete all yellow highlighted words.
Safety(paper title)
(No heading of Introduction)Introduce your assigned paper topic.Type and properly cite the definition of your topic in relation to professional nursing.
Patient Safety in Professional Nursing(first main point)
Type statements about this first main point here. This paper should be based on facts from Hood and the assigned article. Most of these facts should be paraphrased (including proper citations). One or two direct quotations (with appropriate citations) can be used in this paper. There should be no prior knowledge, experience, or opinion in this paper. All facts must be cited to one of the two assigned sources.
Add paragraphs here as needed.
Nursing Safety Champions(second main point)
Type statements about this second main point here. This paper should be based on facts from Hood and the assigned article. Most of these facts should be paraphrased (including proper citations). One or two direct quotations (with appropriate citations) can be used in this paper. There should be no prior knowledge, experience, or opinion in this paper. All facts must be cited to one of the two assigned sources.
Add paragraphs here as needed.
Conclusion
Summarize the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your paper. Do not add new information in the conclusion.
References (centered, not bold)
Type your references here alphabetized by the first author of each source using hanging indents (under “Paragraph” on the Home toolbar ribbon). See your APA Manual and the resources in the APA folder in Course Resources under Modules for reference formatting.
