Archive for month: March, 2018

Implementation of IOM Future of Nursing Report
Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements

In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?

Explore the Campaign for Action webpage: https://campaignforaction.org/states

Review your state’s progress report by locating your state and clicking on one of the six progress icons for: education, leadership, practice, interpersonal collaboration, diversity, and data. You can also download a full progress report for your state by clicking on the box located at the bottom of the webpage.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words:

Discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development.
What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?
Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s Action Coalition. In what ways do these initiatives advance the nursing profession? What barriers to advancement currently exist in your state? How can nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers?

A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. I live in the state of Georgia

Nursing Leadership
Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements

Research leadership and management concepts and topics. The introduction of the paper should touch these concepts…then interview a health care leader ( His name is JC). Discuss topics related to leadership style and the roles and responsibilities of leadership and management.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper summarizing your interview. Questions for the interview should include the following: ( I am providing the main ideas of the interview right next to the questions, elaborate more and shape it up!)
Could you briefly share about your background and the role you have today?
JC has more than 15 years of experience working in behavioral health in different facilities from staff nurse, triage intake nurse to supervisor and now manager of behavioral health services in UM Hospital. JC has a master’s degree in nursing education.
How would you describe a leader? Firm but at the same time flexible and compassionated… (based on this thought elaborate more at free will)
What are important qualities or characteristics of nursing leader? Ability to efficiently delegate. Be an effective communicator. Be confident. Have a positive attitude. Be approachable. Inspire!
What is your personal philosophy of leadership? A leader always take care of his subordinates so they will take care of him…( based on this thought elaborate more at free will)
What learning experiences have had the most influence on your own personal development as a leader? Doing my master’s in education help me open up to a whole new world of knowledge and skills that I carry on in my interaction with employees under my leadership…( based on this thought elaborate more at free will)
How do you see leadership evolving in nursing today? (Elaborate at free will)
What are the most challenging issues in your current position? (Staffing needs, staffing scheduling, staffing compliance with service requirements… based on this thought elaborate more at free will)
As a leader (or manager) in your career, have you had a mentor? If so, how did this influence your leadership style? No one specific mentor but JC has incorporated experience from the different organizations he is been part of; and from the different managers above him…( based on this thought elaborate more at free will)
What advice would you give someone who is aspiring to a leadership position? Be always humble and approachable, never forget where you came from…take good care of the employees under your leadership and that will pay back, they will respond to you positively…( based on this thought elaborate more at free will)

Mentorship in nursing
Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements

Topic. Analyse factors that make an effective assessment in clinical practice of a student. Illustrate this with examples from your own mentoring experience. 2000 words essay. Please ensure the essay is word processed and double spaced or 1.5cm line spaced using a size 12 font. Minimum of 12 references should be used and Harvard is preferred referencing style. A 500 words summative essay with minimum of 3 references is also required together with the essay.

To answer/response to the blog below, must read
• Chapter 17: Nursing in Evolving Health Care Delivery System (Blais & Hayes Textbook)

Prompt: UM emergency system just announced a bomb explosion in the architectural building. As a college of nursing you and your colleagues decide to act and assist the police department with the medical aspect of triage care. Where do you begin? What plan of action can you suggest at this time?

Nursing Issues and Social Media
Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements
Social Media article

Identify the articles you read and then share three (3) key points you learned from the articles you read on social media and public policy related to nursing issues.

Letter to the Editor:
Select a public policy issue that affects the profession of nursing or patient care and that has received attention in the media within the past 6 months. You should feel passionate about the issue.

Write a Letter to the editor of your local or state paper or to a professional journal or online peer-reviewed publication, identifying the issue and suggesting a solution or action you want taken. You must sign the letter and include your home address and phone number, although that is never published.

Each publication has its own rules. Most papers restrict the number of words to 150 but some allow as many as 250.
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Identify a non-profit organization you would like to know more about in your community 2. Research their website and any other information available on line to become familiar with who they are and what they do. Some might be associated with a national organization. Some questions to guide this work are:
What is their mission?

What is their vision?

What are their main programs?

Are there specific health care issues that they advocate for or against?

What are some of the laws that affect the population being served?

Is there any upcoming legislation with which they are particularly concerning themselves?

How does the organization incorporate the voices of the representative group/ population referred to in (b) in its decision making?

How are they funded?

How are the funds distributed?

Submit a 2-3 page double –spaced paper describing the organization and incorporating answers to the above questions. You must cite at least one scholarly article that addresses the health care issue(s) the organization addresses. You must also describe whether or not the organization needs legislative action to assist their population and how you might advocate on their behalf.