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Choose one way to respond to the chapters from the following list.  The top of ...

Choose one way to respond to the chapters from the following list.  The top of your paper should clearly label to what chapters you are responding and which method you are using to respond.  You need to choose a different response type for each reading response. A)  What do you value and appreciate from these chapters? What concepts/ideas could you personally apply as an early childhood educator?  What concepts/ideas is still unclear or fuzzy?  OR B) Simply show an outline of the chapters  OR C)  Describe three concepts from each of the chapters and how you now understand them in context to your own childhood experiences.  (6 concepts total) D)  Do any TWO of the practice activities described in each of the chapters. (4 practice activities total) For example, it should look like this: Reading Response #1:  Based on The Art of Awareness Chapters 2 and 3 Response Type A From Chapter 2, I appreciate ......... From Chapter 3, I appreciate......... Then for Reading Response #2, you can choose response types B, C or D.  You can do them in any order.  Just giving you an example.  

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  Answer the following question:   How does a "self-help" environment and t ...

  Answer the following question:   How does a "self-help" environment and teacher's attitudes towards self-help skills encourage the development of children's positive self-concept and self-esteem?   What is a teacher's role when a child is struggling to do a task?  You can use attachment and only chapter 9 in attachment for answer. No cover page no reference page needed

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Define what person-centered care means to you.  Describe how you will apply pr ...

Define what person-centered care means to you.  Describe how you will apply principles of holistic nursing, cultural humility, and self-reflection in your future role as an advanced practice nurse.    Professionalism in Communication: Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation. NO Plagiarism

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Healthcare organizations continually seek to optimize healthcare performance. F ...

Healthcare organizations continually seek to optimize healthcare performance. For years, this approach was a three-pronged one known as the Triple Aim, with efforts focused on improved population health, enhanced patient experience, and lower healthcare costs. More recently, this approach has evolved to a Quadruple Aim by including a focus on improving the work life of healthcare providers. Each of these measures are impacted by decisions made at the organizational level, and organizations have increasingly turned to EBP to inform and justify these decisions. To Prepare: Read the articles by Sikka, Morath, & Leape (2015); Crabtree, Brennan, Davis, & Coyle (2016); and Kim et al. (2016) provided in the Resources. Reflect on how EBP might impact (or not impact) the Quadruple Aim in healthcare. Consider the impact that EBP may have on factors impacting these quadruple aim elements, such as preventable medical errors or healthcare delivery. To Complete: Write a brief analysis (no longer than 2 p) of the connection between EBP and the Quadruple Aim. Your analysis should address how EBP might (or might not) help reach the Quadruple Aim, including each of the four measures of: Patient experience Population health Costs Work life of healthcare providers REQUIRED READINGS: Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2023). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Chapter 1, “Making the Case for Evidence-Based Practice and Cultivating a Spirit of Inquiry” (pp. 7–36 Boller, J. (2017). Nurse educators: Leading health care to the quadruple aim sweet spot.Links to an external site. Journal of Nursing Education, 56(12), 707–708. doi:10.3928/01484834-20171120-01 Crabtree, E., Brennan, E., Davis, A., & Coyle, A. (2016). Improving patient care through nursing engagement in evidence-based practiceLinks to an external site.. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 13(2), 172–175. doi:10.1111/wvn.12126 Kim, S. C., Stichler, J. F., Ecoff, L., Brown, C. E., Gallo, A.-M., & Davidson, J. E. (2016). Predictors of evidence-based practice implementation, job satisfaction, and group cohesion among regional fellowship program participantsLinks to an external site.. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 13(5), 340–348. doi:10.1111/wvn.12171 Melnyk, B.M., Fineout-Overhold, E., Stillwell, S.B., & Williamson, K.M. (2010). Evidence-based practice step-by-step: The seven steps of evidence-based practiceLinks to an external site.. American Journal of Nursing, 110(1), 51-53. Melnyk, B. M., Gallagher-Ford, L., Long, L. E., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2014). The establishment of evidence-based practice competencies for practicing registered nurses and advanced practice nurses in real-world clinical settings: Proficiencies to improve healthcare quality, reliability, patient outcomes, and costsLinks to an external site.. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 11(1), 5–15. doi:10.1111/wvn.12021 Sikka, R., Morath, J. M., & Leape, L. (2015). The Quadruple Aim: Care, health, cost and meaning in workLinks to an external site.. BMJ Quality & Safety, 24, 608–610. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004160 Walden University Library. (n.d.-a).Databases A-Z: NursingLinks to an external site.. Retrieved September 6, 2019, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

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Pick any Acute Disease from Weeks 1-5 (see syllabus) Soap notes will be uploa ...

Pick any Acute Disease from Weeks 1-5 (see syllabus) Soap notes will be uploaded to Moodle and put through TURN-It-In (anti-Plagiarism program) Turn it in Score must be less than 50% or will not be accepted for credit, must be your own work and in your own words. You can resubmit, Final submission will be accepted if less than 50%. Copy paste from websites or textbooks will not be accepted or tolerated. This sheet is to help you understand what we are looking for, and what our margin remarks might be about on your write ups of patients. Since at all of the white-ups that you hand in are uniform, this represents what MUST be included in every write-up. 1) Identifying Data (___5pts): The opening list of the note. It contains age, sex, race, marital status, etc. The patient complaint should be given in quotes. If the patient has more than one complaint, each complaint should be listed separately (1, 2, etc.) and each addressed in the subjective and under the appropriate number. 2) Subjective Data (___30pts.): This is the historical part of the note. It contains the following: a) Symptom analysis/HPI(Location, quality , quantity or severity, timing, setting, factors that make it better or worse, and associate manifestations.(10pts) b) Review of systems of associated systems, reporting all pertinent positives and negatives (10pts). c) Any PMH, family hx, social hx, allergies, medications related to the complaint/problem (10pts). If more than one chief complaint, each should be written u in this manner. 3) Objective Data(__25pt.): Vital signs need to be present. Height and Weight should be included where appropriate. a) Appropriate systems are examined, listed in the note and consistent with those identified in 2b.(10pts). b) Pertinent positives and negatives must be documented for each relevant system. c) Any abnormalities must be fully described. Measure and record sizes of things (likes moles, scars). Avoid using “ok”, “clear”, “within normal limits”, positive/ negative, and normal/abnormal to describe things. (5pts). 4) Assessment (___10pts.): Diagnoses should be clearly listed and worded appropriately. 5) Plan (___15pts.): Be sure to include any teaching, health maintenance and counseling along with the pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures. If you have more than one diagnosis, it is helpful to have this section divided into separate numbered sections. 6) Subjective/ Objective, Assessment and Management and Consistent (___10pts.): Does the note support the appropriate differential diagnosis process? Is there evidence that you know what systems and what symptoms go with which complaints? The assessment/diagnoses should be consistent with the subjective section and then the assessment and plan. The management should be consistent with the assessment/ diagnoses identified. 7) Clarity of the Write-up(___5pts.): Is it literate, organized and complete? Comments: Total Score: ____________ Instructor: __________________________________ 1 sample  SAMPLE Block format Soap Note Template.docx SOAP NOTE SAMPLE FORMAT FOR MRC    Name:  LP Date:  Time: 1315   Age: 30 Sex: F   SUBJECTIVE   CC:   “I am having vaginal itching and pain in   my lower abdomen.”   HPI:   Pt is a   30y/o AA female, who is a new patient that has recently moved to Miami. She seeks treatment today after   unsuccessful self-treatment of vaginal itching, burning upon urination, and   lower abdominal pain. She is concerned   for the presence of a vaginal or bladder infection, or an STD. Pt denies fever. She reports the itching and burning with   urination has been present for 3 weeks, and the abdominal pain has been   intermittent since months ago. Pt has   tried OTC products for the itching, including Monistat and Vagisil. She denies any other urinary symptoms,   including urgency or frequency. She   describes the abdominal pain as either sharp or dull. The pain level goes as high as 8 out of 10   at times. 200mg of PO Advil PRN   reduces the pain to a 7/10. Pt denies   any aggravating factors for the pain. Pt reports that she did start her menstrual cycle this morning, but   denies any other discharge other that light bleeding beginning today. Pt denies douching or the use of any   vaginal irritants. She reports that   she is in a stable sexual relationship, and denies any new sexual partners in   the last 90 days. She denies any   recent or historic known exposure to STDs. She reports the use of condoms with every coital experience, as well   as this being her only form of contraceptive. She reports normal monthly menstrual cycles that last 3-4 days. She reports dysmenorrhea, which she also   takes Advil for. She reports her last   PAP smear was in 7/2016, was normal, and reports never having an abnormal PAP   smear result. Pt denies any hx of   pregnancies. Other medical hx includes   GERD. She reports that she has an Rx   for Protonix, but she does not take it every day. Her family hx includes the presence of DM   and HTN.    Current Medications:  Protonix   40mg PO Daily for GERD MTV OTC   PO Daily Advil   200mg OTC PO PRN for pain   PMHx: Allergies:   NKA & NKDA Medication Intolerances:  Denies Chronic Illnesses/Major traumas GERD Hospitalizations/Surgeries Denies   Family History Father-   DM & HTN; Mother- HTN; Older sister- DM & HTN; Maternal and paternal   grandparents without known medical issues; 1 brother and 3 other sisters   without known medical issues; No children.   Social History Lives   alone. Currently in a stable sexual   relationship with one man. Works for   DEFACS. Reports occasional alcohol   use, but denies tobacco or illicit drug use.   ROS   General  Denies   weight change, fatigue, fever, night sweats Cardiovascular Denies   chest pain and edema. Reports rare palpitations that are relieved by drinking   water   Skin Denies   any wounds, rashes, bruising, bleeding or skin discolorations, any changes in   lesions Respiratory Denies   cough. Reports dyspnea that accompanies the rare palpitations and is also   relieved by drinking water   Eyes Denies corrective   lenses, blurring, visual changes of any kind Gastrointestinal Abdominal   pain (see HPI) and Hx of GERD. Denies   N/V/D, constipation, appetite changes   Ears Denies   Ear pain, hearing loss, ringing in ears Genitourinary/Gynecological Reports   burning with urination, but denies frequency or urgency. Contraceptive and STD prevention includes   condoms with every coital event. Current stable sexual relationship with one man. Denies known historic or recent STD   exposure. Last PAP was 7/2016 and normal. Regular monthly menstrual cycle   lasting 3-4 days.    Nose/Mouth/Throat Denies   sinus problems, dysphagia, nose bleeds or discharge Musculoskeletal Denies   back pain, joint swelling, stiffness or pain   Breast Denies   SBE Neurological Denies syncope,   seizures, paralysis, weakness   Heme/Lymph/Endo Denies   bruising, night sweats, swollen glands Psychiatric Denies   depression, anxiety, sleeping difficulties   OBJECTIVE   Weight   140lb  Temp -97.7 BP 123/82   Height 5’4” Pulse 74 Respiration 18   General Appearance Healthy   appearing adult female in no acute distress. Alert and oriented; answers   questions appropriately.    Skin Skin is   normal color for ethnicity, warm, dry, clean and intact. No rashes or lesions   noted.   HEENT Head is   norm cephalic, hair evenly distributed. Neck: Supple. Full ROM. Teeth are in   good repair.   Cardiovascular S1, S2   with regular rate and rhythm. No extra heart sounds.    Respiratory Symmetric   chest walls. Respirations regular and easy; lungs clear to auscultation   bilaterally.   Gastrointestinal Abdomen   flat; BS active in all 4 quadrants. Abdomen soft, suprapubic   tender. No hepatosplenomegaly.        Genitourinary Suprapubic   tenderness noted. Skin color normal   for ethnicity. Irritation noted at   labia majora, minora, and perineum. No ulcerated lesions noted. Lymph nodes   not palpable. Vagina pink and moist   without lesions. Discharge minimal,   thick, dark red, no odor. Cervix pink   without lesions. No CMT. Uterus normal size, shape, and consistency.     Musculoskeletal Full   ROM seen in all 4 extremities as patient moved about the exam room.   Neurological  Speech   clear. Good tone. Posture erect. Balance stable; gait normal.   Psychiatric Alert   and oriented. Dressed in clean clothes. Maintains eye contact. Answers   questions appropriately.   Lab Tests Urinalysis   – blood noted (pt. on menstrual period), but results negative for infection Urine   culture testing unavailable Wet   prep - inconclusive  STD   testing pending for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, HSV 1 & 2, Hep B   & C    Special Tests- No ordered at this   time.   Diagnosis    Differential Diagnoses 1-Bacterial Vaginosis (N76.0) 2- Malignant neoplasm of female genital organ,         unspecified. (C57.9) 3-Gonococcal infection, unspecified. (A54.9) Diagnosis o Urinary   tract infection, site not specified. (N39.0) Candidiasis of vulva and vagina.   (B37.3) secondary to presenting symptoms (Colgan & Williams, 2011) & (Hainer   & Gibson, 2011).    Plan/Therapeutics   Plan:   Medication –  § Terconazole cream 1 vaginal application QHS for 7 days for   Vulvovaginal Candidiasis;  § Sulfamethoxazole/TMP DS 1 tablet PO twice daily for 3 days   for UTI (Woo & Wynne, 2012) Education –  § Medications prescribed.  § UTI and Candidiasis symptoms, causes, risks, treatment,   prevention. Reasons to seek emergent care, including N/V, fever, or back   pain.  § STD risks and preventions.  § Ulcer prevention, including taking Protonix as prescribed,   not exceeding the recommended dose limit of NSAIDs, and not taking NSAIDs on   an empty stomach.  Follow-up         –  § Pt will be contacted with results of STD studies.  § Return to clinic when finished the period for perform   pap-smear or if symptoms do not resolve with prescribed TX.              References Colgan, R. & Williams, M. (2011). Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis. American Family Physician, 84(7), 771-776. Hainer, B. & Gibson, M. (2011). Vaginitis: Diagnosis and Treatment. American Family Physician, 83(7), 807-815.  Woo, T. M., & Wynne, A. L. (2012). Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Practitioner Prescribers (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. 2 sample Sample Regular Soap Note Template.docx PATIENT INFORMATION Name: Mr. W.S. Age: 65-year-old Sex: Male Source: Patient Allergies: None Current Medications: Atorvastatin tab 20 mg, 1-tab PO at bedtime PMH: Hypercholesterolemia Immunizations: Influenza last 2018-year, tetanus, and hepatitis A and B 4 years ago. Surgical History: Appendectomy 47 years ago. Family History: Father- died 81 does not report information  Mother-alive, 88 years old, Diabetes Mellitus, HTN Daughter-alive, 34 years old, healthy Social Hx: No smoking history or illicit drug use, occasional alcoholic beverage consumption on social celebrations. Retired, widow, he lives alone. SUBJECTIVE: Chief complain: “headaches” that started two weeks ago Symptom analysis/HPI: The patient is 65 years old male who complaining of episodes of headaches and on 3 different occasions blood pressure was measured, which was high (159/100, 158/98 and 160/100 respectively). Patient noticed the problem started two weeks ago and sometimes it is accompanied by dizziness. He states that he has been under stress in his workplace for the last month. Patient denies chest pain, palpitation, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting. ROS: CONSTITUTIONAL: Denies fever or chills. Denies weakness or weight loss. NEUROLOGIC: Headache and dizzeness as describe above. Denies changes in LOC. Denies history of tremors or seizures.  HEENT: HEAD: Denies any head injury, or change in LOC. Eyes: Denies any changes in vision, diplopia or blurred vision. Ear: Denies pain in the ears. Denies loss of hearing or drainage. Nose: Denies nasal drainage, congestion. THROAT: Denies throat or neck pain, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing. Respiratory: Patient denies shortness of breath, cough or hemoptysis. Cardiovascular: No chest pain, tachycardia. No orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. Gastrointestinal: Denies abdominal pain or discomfort. Denies flatulence, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Genitourinary: Denies hematuria, dysuria or change in urinary frequency. Denies difficulty starting/stopping stream of urine or incontinence. MUSCULOSKELETAL: Denies falls or pain. Denies hearing a clicking or snapping sound. Skin: No change of coloration such as cyanosis or jaundice, no rashes or pruritus. Objective Data CONSTITUTIONAL: Vital signs: Temperature: 98.5 °F, Pulse: 87, BP: 159/92 mmhg, RR 20, PO2-98% on room air, Ht- 6’4”, Wt 200 lb, BMI 25. Report pain 0/10. General appearance: The patient is alert and oriented x 3. No acute distress noted. NEUROLOGIC: Alert, CNII-XII grossly intact, oriented to person, place, and time. Sensation intact to bilateral upper and lower extremities. Bilateral UE/LE strength 5/5. HEENT: Head: Normocephalic, atraumatic, symmetric, non-tender. Maxillary sinuses no tenderness. Eyes: No conjunctival injection, no icterus, visual acuity and extraocular eye movements intact. No nystagmus noted. Ears: Bilateral canals patent without erythema, edema, or exudate. Bilateral tympanic membranes intact, pearly gray with sharp cone of light. Maxillary sinuses no tenderness. Nasal mucosa moist without bleeding. Oral mucosa moist without lesions,.Lids non-remarkable and appropriate for race. Neck: supple without cervical lymphadenopathy, no jugular vein distention, no thyroid swelling or masses. Cardiovascular: S1S2, regular rate and rhythm, no murmur or gallop noted. Capillary refill < 2 sec. Respiratory: No dyspnea or use of accessory muscles observed. No egophony, whispered pectoriloquy or tactile fremitus on palpation. Breath sounds presents and clear bilaterally on auscultation. Gastrointestinal: No mass or hernia observed. Upon auscultation, bowel sounds present in all four quadrants, no bruits over renal and aorta arteries. Abdomen soft non-tender, no guarding, no rebound no distention or organomegaly noted on palpation Musculoskeletal: No pain to palpation. Active and passive ROM within normal limits, no stiffness. Integumentary: intact, no lesions or rashes, no cyanosis or jaundice. Assessment  Essential (Primary) Hypertension (ICD10 I10): Given the symptoms and high blood pressure (156/92 mmhg), classified as stage 2. Once the organic cause of hypertension has been ruled out, such as renal, adrenal or thyroid, this diagnosis is confirmed. Differential diagnosis: Ø Renal artery stenosis (ICD10 I70.1) Ø Chronic kidney disease (ICD10 I12.9) Ø Hyperthyroidism (ICD10 E05.90) Plan Diagnosis is based on the clinical evaluation through history, physical examination, and routine laboratory tests to assess risk factors, reveal identifiable causes and detect target-organ damage, including evidence of cardiovascular disease. These basic laboratory tests are: · CMP · Complete blood count · Lipid profile · Thyroid-stimulating hormone · Urinalysis · Electrocardiogram Ø Pharmacological treatment:  The treatment of choice in this case would be: Thiazide-like diuretic and/or a CCB · Hydrochlorothiazide tab 25 mg, Initial dose: 25 mg orally once daily.  Ø Non-Pharmacologic treatment:  · Weight loss · Healthy diet (DASH dietary pattern): Diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products with reduced content of saturated and trans l fat · Reduced intake of dietary sodium: <1,500 mg/d is optimal goal but at least 1,000 mg/d reduction in most adults · Enhanced intake of dietary potassium · Regular physical activity (Aerobic): 90–150 min/wk · Tobacco cessation · Measures to release stress and effective coping mechanisms. Education · Provide with nutrition/dietary information. · Daily blood pressure monitoring at home twice a day for 7 days, keep a record, bring the record on the next visit with her PCP · Instruction about medication intake compliance.  · Education of possible complications such as stroke, heart attack, and other problems. · Patient was educated on course of hypertension, as well as warning signs and symptoms, which could indicate the need to attend the E.R/U.C. Answered all pt. questions/concerns. Pt verbalizes understanding to all Follow-ups/Referrals · Evaluation with PCP in 1 weeks for managing blood pressure and to evaluate current hypotensive therapy. Urgent Care visit prn. · No referrals needed at this time. References Domino, F., Baldor, R., Golding, J., Stephens, M. (2017). The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2017 (25th ed.). Print (The 5-Minute Consult Series). Codina Leik, M. T. (2014). Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review (2nd ed.). ISBN 978-0-8261-3424-0

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 Topic 1 Part 1: Conceptual Analysis: Compare community, public health, and p ...

 Topic 1 Part 1: Conceptual Analysis: Compare community, public health, and population-based nursing by analyzing two key differences related to: Level of focus (individual, aggregate, population) Primary approach to prevention and health promotion Your response should demonstrate how these approaches differ conceptually—not just by setting or job title. Provide evidence-based support Part 2: Purpose and Outcomes: For each type of nursing (community, public health, population-based), identify one primary goal and explain how that goal contributes to improving population health outcomes (e.g., disease prevention, equity, access, quality of life). Provide evidence-based support. Part 3: Application to Practice: Select one community nursing role (e.g., school, home health, public health/health department, correctional, faith-based, employee health, sexual assault, family health, rehabilitation) and provide an in-depth analysis by addressing the following: Population Focus: Describe the specific population served and the key health needs, risks, or issues of that population. Intervention and Outcome: Identify one nursing intervention commonly used in this role and one measurable outcome that reflects its impact on the population or community level. Professional Reflection: Reflect on one aspect of this role that expanded or challenged your understanding of nursing practice, particularly in relation to population health, prevention, or systems-level care.    Topic  2 While health promotion and disease prevention are often used interchangeably in the experiential settings, they represent distinct philosophies of care rooted in different theoretical frameworks. Health promotion focuses on empowering individuals, families, and communities to increase control over and improve their health, regardless of current disease status. Disease prevention focuses on reducing risk factors and preventing the onset, progression, or complications of specific diseases. Consider the following scenario: A 45-year-old woman presents to a community health clinic for her annual well-woman check-up. She has no current diagnoses but reports high stress levels, poor sleep, a sedentary lifestyle, and a family history of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. She tells you, "I know I should take better care of myself, but I honestly don't know where to start." Address all of the following in your initial post: Differentiate — Identify at least two nursing interventions you would implement for this client that represent health promotion and at least two that represent disease prevention. Clearly explain the reasoning behind your classification for each. Provide evidence-based support. Reflect — In your own experiential experiences, do you find that nurses more often default to disease prevention strategies over health promotion? Why do you think that pattern exists in acute and community care settings? Provide evidence-based support. Apply the Evidence — Using at least one peer-reviewed source published within the last five years, discuss how a specific health promotion model or theory (e.g., Pender's Health Promotion Model, the Social-Ecological Model, or Motivational Interviewing principles) could guide your approach to this patient. Apply one specific intervention from the chosen model for this client. Each post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. 

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Only One choice:  Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) or Endometri ...

Only One choice:  Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) or Endometriosis. 

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Reflect upon your learning experience in the RN-BSN program.  How has your expe ...

Reflect upon your learning experience in the RN-BSN program.  How has your experience with the RN-BSN program changed your values or feelings about your skills or knowledge? What will you take away from the RN-BSN experiences and this course? Provide at least two examples of how your personal and professional goals have been impacted by your educational journey.    Support your discussion and opinions with facts, relevant examples from personal nursing practice, and at least two citations from the reading or peer-reviewed professional nursing literature. Remember to use APA Manual (7th ed.) formatting for all discussion posts in-text and reference citations. NOTE:  Must be at least 300 words Reference page at the end of the discussion No title page needed

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  Aligning the Total Neuropathy Score (TNS) Project with Organizational Missio ...

  Aligning the Total Neuropathy Score (TNS) Project with Organizational Mission and Quality Improvement.  Diabetes mellitus continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable complications, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), which significantly affects patients' quality of life and increases the risk of falls, foot ulcers, infections, and lower-extremity amputations. Despite the availability of evidence-based screening recommendations, diabetic neuropathy often goes undetected until symptoms become advanced. This practice gap represents the foreground clinical issue that my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project seeks to address. Specifically, my project focuses on implementing the Total Neuropathy Score (TNS) as a standardized screening tool to improve the early identification and management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy among adult Hispanic patients receiving care in a primary care clinic. The organization where this project will be implemented is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered, culturally competent, and evidence-based healthcare services. The clinic's mission is to provide accessible, compassionate, and comprehensive care that improves the health and well-being of the community it serves. Its vision is to become a trusted leader in primary care by promoting innovation, clinical excellence, prevention, and continuous quality improvement. These organizational values emphasize proactive disease management, preventive care, and improved health outcomes, making the implementation of the TNS highly consistent with the clinic's strategic priorities. The proposed project aligns closely with the organization's mission by promoting early detection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy through a standardized and evidence-based assessment process. Rather than waiting until patients present with severe symptoms or complications, implementing the TNS encourages earlier clinical intervention and individualized management. This proactive approach supports patient-centered care by helping providers identify neuropathic changes sooner, educate patients about foot care and self-management, and initiate timely referrals or treatment when indicated. Early identification has the potential to reduce preventable complications, decrease hospitalizations related to diabetic foot disease, and improve patients' overall quality of life. From an organizational perspective, implementing the TNS also supports continuous quality improvement and enhances clinical performance. Standardizing neuropathy screening promotes consistency among healthcare providers, reduces variability in clinical practice, and improves documentation within the electronic health record. More consistent screening practices may increase adherence to evidence-based diabetes management guidelines while strengthening quality metrics related to preventive care. In addition, earlier recognition of neuropathy may reduce costly complications, improve patient satisfaction, and contribute to better long-term health outcomes. These improvements align with value-based healthcare models, which emphasize quality, prevention, patient outcomes, and cost-effective care rather than volume-based services (American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee, 2025). The project is also consistent with the organization's business model because preventive care and chronic disease management are central components of primary care practice. Early neuropathy screening using the TNS may reduce emergency department visits, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and decrease expenditures associated with advanced diabetic complications. Furthermore, improving quality indicators related to diabetes management can strengthen organizational performance under value-based reimbursement models while enhancing patient retention and community trust. The PICOT elements for this project are as follows: P (Population): Adult Hispanic patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes receiving care in a primary care clinic. I (Intervention): Implementation of the Total Neuropathy Score (TNS) as a standardized screening tool with provider education. C (Comparison): Current routine diabetic assessment without the standardized use of the TNS. O (Outcome): Improved early identification of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, increased provider knowledge and screening consistency, and earlier clinical intervention. T (Time): Eight weeks. Based on these elements, the PICOT question is: In adult Hispanic patients with type 2 diabetes receiving care in a primary care clinic (P), how does implementing the Total Neuropathy Score (TNS) as a standardized neuropathy screening tool with provider education (I), compared with routine diabetic assessment without standardized TNS screening (C), affect the early identification of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and consistency of screening practices (O) over an eight-week period (T)? As a future DNP-prepared nurse leader, I believe implementing the TNS represents an opportunity to translate current evidence into everyday clinical practice. The project addresses an important gap in diabetic care while supporting evidence-based practice, quality improvement, patient safety, and organizational excellence. By integrating a standardized neuropathy assessment into routine primary care, the organization can strengthen preventive services, improve patient outcomes, and reinforce its commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare. References American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee. (2025). Standards of care in diabetes—2025. Diabetes Care, 48(Suppl. 1). https://doi.org/10.2337/dc25-SINT International Diabetes Federation. (2025). IDF Diabetes Atlas (11th ed.).  Pop-Busui, R., Feldman, E. L., Callaghan, B. C., et al. (2024). Diabetic neuropathy: Advances in screening, diagnosis, and management. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 12(4), 255–268. Schaper, N. C., van Netten, J. J., Bus, S. A., & colleagues. (2024). Practical guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetes-related foot disease. Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, 40(Suppl. 1), e3805. Tesfaye, S., Sloan, G., Selvarajah, D., & colleagues. (2024). Contemporary approaches to diabetic peripheral neuropathy: Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Nature Reviews Endocrinology, 20(5), 289–305.

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  I am going to work on my evidence based practice project to aid recovery outc ...

  I am going to work on my evidence based practice project to aid recovery outcomes for adult abdominal surgery patients by introducing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. Clinical concerns centered around consistency in ERAS practice following abdominal surgery, notably with regard to early ambulation, early oral intake, multimodal pain management, patient education, and standardized postoperative nursing care. This is a front-facing problem because it is precise, patient-centered, and has a direct link to clinical outcome. When ERAS practices are not consistently followed, patients may experience delayed recovery, higher levels of post-operative complications, prolonged hospital length of stay, increased expense, and decreased satisfaction. The organization chosen for this project is the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics from the University of Miami Health System, UHealth. Undertaking their University of Miami Health System and Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine mission, they will be a leading academic medical center, with an emphasis on world-class compassionate care, life-changing medical discoveries, personalized health education and community health promotion (University of Miami Health System, 2026). UHealth Nursing also focuses on excellence delivered patient-focused and family-centered care, preventing and managing illness by providing, caring care of high quality, using nursing principles to optimize patient outcomes (University of Miami Health System, 2026). This mission and philosophy is closely affiliated with an ERAS because ERAS is oriented towards the improvement of recovery, reduction of complications, improvement of patient engagement in care, and standardisation of evidence-based practices. This initiative is consistent with the organisation’s mission as it aims to enhance surgical recovery with evidence-based care, interdisciplinary cooperation, and patient-centered care. An academic medical institution, the organization bears the responsibility to translate research into practice. ERAS facilitates this purpose by applying evidence-based approach to perioperative and postoperative care. Specifically, ERAS-based interventions, including the development of early ambulation, early nutrition, opioid-sparing pain management, patient education, and standardized care pathways have been linked to shorter length of stay and fewer surgical complications following surgery compared to controls (Sauro et al., 2024). Through the application of organized ERAS education for nurses, the project contributes to safe, reliable and evidence-based nursing care at the bedside. The project is also likely to enhance corporate performance. ERAS adherence will provide for better patient care and outcomes from a quality point of view -eg earlier ambulation, better pain treatment, less complications and faster return to bowel function. Operationally, decreasing length of stay will lead to improved bed availability/patient flow/resource utilization. From an economy of scale standpoint, less complications and fewer bedtimes could result in lower cost and assist in value-based care objectives. Recent ERAS literature still suggests that ERAS protocols versus conventional care are better at reducing the length of stay and recovery in the hospital setting (Kannan et al., 2025). As such, this project lends itself to the site’s business model since it facilitates quality outcomes, cost containment, patient satisfaction, and efficient use of hospital assets. PICOT elements for this project are as follows. The population includes registered nurses providing care to adult patients undergoing abdominal surgery. The intervention is an evidence-based ERAS education program with a structured nature and specific focus on postoperative nursing responsibilities including early ambulation, early oral intake, pain management, patient education, and documentation of ERAS compliance. The comparison is standard practice or standard operating procedure normal education without formal ERAS educational intervention. The outcome is improved ERAS adherence among nursing professionals caring for adult abdominal surgery patients. The time frame is eight weeks. The PICOT question is as follows: In registered nurses caring for adult abdominal surgery patients, how does a structured ERAS education program compared with usual education affect ERAS adherence over eight weeks? This PICOT question is focused and possible to answer in one population, one intervention, one comparison, one measurable outcome, and realistic duration. The project does not try to transform the entire process of surgical care. Rather, it is concerned with nursing adherence to fundamental ERAS practices directly related to patient recovery. As a DNP student, this particular project, with a focus on translating evidence into practice, will provide me the opportunity to utilize the three foundational competencies of leadership, systems thinking, and evidence translation to help close a practice gap. It also presents an opportunity to enhance the consistency of care offered to patients undergoing abdominal surgery while maximizing the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics mission and performance goals. References  Kannan, V., Shanmuganathan, S., & Kumar, R. (2025). Impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols on postoperative outcomes: A review of length of stay and recovery indicators. *Cureus, 17*(1), e11737126.  Sauro, K. M., Smith, C., Ibadin, S., & Santana, M. J. (2024). Enhanced Recovery After Surgery guidelines and hospital length of stay and complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis. *JAMA Network Open, 7*(6), e2417310.  University of Miami Health System. (2026). *Mission and values*. UHealth, University of Miami Health System.  University of Miami Health System. (2026). *Our mission, vision, values and philosophy*. UHealth Nursing.

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