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The role of nurses in the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, telemedicine, and prescription drug pricing is pivotal in advocating for and ensuring a more efficient and patient-centered healthcare system. First and foremost, nurses have played an indispensable role in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Their contribution to the vaccination efforts has been monumental. Nurses have not only administered vaccines but also served as the face of hope and comfort to countless individuals receiving the vaccine. Their compassionate and humanistic approach has helped alleviate vaccine hesitancy and fear, ensuring that a larger segment of the population gets vaccinated. Beyond the actual vaccination process, nurses have been at the forefront of patient education, conducting interviews to gather crucial health information, and explaining the importance of immunization. Their meticulous monitoring of patients for adverse reactions has been essential in maintaining the safety of the vaccination process. In essence, nurses have been the linchpin of prevention during this pandemic, working tirelessly to protect public health (Pérez, 2021).

Telemedicine, another significant development in healthcare, has been further accelerated by the pandemic. Nurses have been instrumental in the adoption and effective implementation of telemedicine services. Through telehealth platforms, nurses have been able to provide care remotely, ensuring that patients continue to receive vital medical attention while minimizing the risk of virus transmission. This has been especially crucial for individuals with chronic conditions who require regular check-ups and monitoring. Nurses have not only conducted virtual consultations but have also played a vital role in educating patients on how to use telemedicine effectively. They have bridged the gap between technology and healthcare, making it more accessible and user-friendly for patients, ultimately saving them time, money, and, most importantly, lives.

On the front of prescription drug pricing, nurses have also been advocates for patients. The pandemic disrupted global supply chains, leading to fluctuations in the prices of essential medications, particularly for individuals with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Nurses, as patient advocates, have been vocal in highlighting the challenges patients face due to rising drug costs. They have played a crucial role in bringing attention to this issue at both the individual patient level and within healthcare organizations. Nurses have been at the forefront of working with healthcare providers to explore cost-effective alternatives and to ensure that patients continue to have access to the medications they need. Their advocacy extends to policy discussions, pushing for reforms in drug pricing that would prioritize patient affordability and well-being (OPS, 2023).

In conclusion, nurses have demonstrated their indispensable role as advocates in the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have tirelessly worked to administer vaccines, provide compassionate care, and promote prevention. Nurses have embraced telemedicine as a means to deliver care remotely, making it accessible and convenient for patients. Additionally, they have been vocal advocates for patients grappling with rising prescription drug prices, working to ensure that healthcare remains patient-centered. The pandemic has highlighted the resilience, dedication, and advocacy of nurses, reinforcing their crucial position in shaping the future of healthcare.

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Remediation for Students

 Expand all categories by clicking “Expand All” to see all categories under the topic areas.

 Create a Word Document with headings that correlate with the missed Knowledge Area, Question Topic, and Domain on the Pre-Predictor Exam Summary Report. (See Diagram 1 below).

 Use resources such as your textbook, or a reputable standard of care website, such as the American College of Cardiology, etc.to remediate. Summarize the missed content topic in 2-3 paragraphs and include a hyperlink to the reference.

 All missed questions must be addressed to earn all points. Missed questions are red color written on the other score report paper.

 Remediation should begin as soon possible.

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NUR2058

create a power point presentation of no more than 15 slides that reflects your understanding of the three macronutrients, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.be creative. each slide should include information about each macronutrient. definition of the macronutrients inclusive of its function and structure, where they are digested and absorbed. types and their purposes, special characteristics and function. clinical applications as they relate to health and diets 

Health Assessment

Module 02 Project Assignment – Selection of Alteration in Health (Disease)

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This is the first submission for this project. Please select an alteration in health (disease) that you would like to work on. Be sure to select a disease that has enough information and depth to meet the project requirements.

Describe the selection in one paragraph and why you chose it. You may use your textbook or other resources for your selection. The disease selected must be approved by your instructor before you continue on to the next project assignment.

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Phases of Burning

 A burn injury can severely affect a patient’s physical and emotional well-being. As a nurse you may be in charge of taking care of a patient during any of the three phases of burns. Please complete the Phases of Burn Injury table to better understand the needs of a burn patient and ways to meet those needs. 

IVF & NFP

 

After studying the course materials located on Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Description and bioethical analysis of:
    • Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis PGD
    • Surrogate motherhood
    • “Snowflake babies”
    • Artificial insemination
  2. What is Natural Family Planning (NFP)?
  3. Describe the 3 Primary ovulation symptoms.
  4. Describe the 7 Secondary ovulation symptoms.
  5. Describe various protocols and methods available today.
  6. Describe some ways in which NFP is healthier than contraception.
  7. Bioethical evaluation of NFP as a means and as an end.
  8. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #: 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 52.

Submission Instructions:

  • is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
  • If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style

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Root-Cause Analysis and Safety Improvement Plan

Your Name

School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Capella University

NURS4020: Improving Quality of Care and Patient Safety

Instructor Name

Month, Year

Root-Cause Analysis and Safety Improvement Plan

Introduce a general summary of the issue or sentinel event that the root-cause analysis (RCA) will be exploring. Provide a brief context for the setting in which the event took place. Keep this short and general. Explain to the reader what will be discussed in the paper and this should mimic the scoring guide/the headings.


Analysis of the Root Cause

Describe the issue or sentinel event for which the RCA is being conducted. Provide a clear and concise description of the problem that instigated the RCA. Your description should include information such as:

· What happened?

· Who detected the problem/event?

· Who did the problem/event affect?

· How did it affect them?

Provide an analysis of the event and relevant findings. Look to the media simulation, case study, professional experience, or another source of context that you used for the event you described. As you are conducting your analysis and focusing on one or more root causes for your issue or sentinel event, it may be useful to ask questions such as:

· What was supposed to occur?

· Were there any steps that were not taken or did not happen as intended?

· What environmental factors (controllable and uncontrollable) had an influence?

· What equipment or resource factors had an influence?

· What human errors or factors may have contributed?

· Which communication factors may have contributed?

These questions are just intended as a starting point. After analyzing the event, make sure you explicitly state one or more root causes that led to the issue or sentinel event.

Application of Evidence-Based Strategies

Identity best practices strategies to address the safety issue or sentinel event.

· Describe what the literature states about the factors that lead to the safety issue.

· For example, interruptions during medication administration increase the risk of medication errors by specifically stated data.

· Explain how the strategies could be addressed in safety issues or sentinel events.

Improvement Plan with Evidence-Based and Best-Practice Strategies

Provide a description of a safety improvement plan that could realistically be implemented within the health care setting in which your chosen issue or sentinel event took place. This plan should contain:

· Actions, new processes or policies, and/or professional development that will be undertaken to address one or more of the root causes.

· Support these recommendations with references from the literature or professional best practices.

· A description of the goals or desired outcomes of these actions.

· A rough timeline of development and implementation for the plan.

Existing Organizational Resources

Identify existing organizational personnel and/or resources that would help improve the implementation or outcomes of the plan.

· A brief note on resources that may need to be obtained for the success of the plan.

· Consider what existing resources may be leveraged to enhance the improvement plan?

Conclusion


References

Reference page should be double spaced throughout without extra spaces between entries.

Each reference page entry should be formatted according to APA 7 guidelines with a hanging indent as is seen here.

discussion week 2

As a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, it is essential for you to have a strong background in foundational neuroscience. In order to diagnose and treat patients, you must not only understand the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders but also how medications for these disorders impact the central nervous system. These concepts of foundational neuroscience can be challenging to understand. Therefore, this Discussion is designed to encourage you to think through these concepts, develop a rationale for your thinking, and deepen your understanding by interacting with your colleagues.

For this Discussion, review the Learning Resources and reflect on the concepts of foundational neuroscience as they might apply to your role as the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in prescribing medications for patients. 

Post a response to each of the following:

  1. Explain the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action of psychopharmacologic agents, including how partial and inverse agonist functionality may impact the efficacy of psychopharmacologic treatments.
  2. Compare and contrast the actions of g couple proteins and ion gated channels.
  3. Explain how the role of epigenetics may contribute to pharmacologic action.
  4. Explain how this information may impact the way you prescribe medications to patients. Include a specific example of a situation or case with a patient in which the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner must be aware of the medication’s action.

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Week 3

EHRs Benefits and Drawbacks

Preparing the Discussion

Post a written response in the discussion forum to EACH threaded discussion topic:

1. As discussed in the lesson and assigned reading for this week, EHRs provide both benefits and drawbacks. Create a “Pros” versus “Cons” table and include at least 3 items for each list. Next to each item, provide a brief rationale as to why you selected to include it on the respective list.

2. Refer to the Stage 3 objectives for Meaningful Use located in this week’s lesson under the heading Meaningful Use and the HITECH Act. Select two objectives to research further. In your own words, provide a brief discussion as to how the objective may impact your role as an APN in clinical practice.  

Adhere to the following guidelines regarding quality for the threaded discussions in Canvas:

· Application of Course Knowledge: Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles and concepts learned in the course lesson and outside readings.

· Scholarliness and Scholarly Sources: Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic decisions using valid, relevant, and reliable outside scholarly source to contribute to the discussion thread. 

· Writing Mechanics: Grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation are accurate. In-text and reference citations should be formatted using correct APA guidelines.

· Direct Quotes: Good writing calls for the limited use of direct quotes. Direct quotes in discussions are to be limited to one short quotation (not to exceed 15 words). The quote must add substantively to the discussion. Points will be deducted under the grammar, syntax, APA category. 

For each threaded discussion per week, the student will select no less than TWO scholarly sources to support the initial discussion post.

Scholarly Sources: Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference in this course. These include peer-reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. The textbooks and lessons are NOT considered to be outside scholarly sources. For the threaded discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is a peer-reviewed nursing journal.  You are encouraged to use the Chamberlain library and search one of the available databases for a peer-reviewed journal article.  The following sources should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs.  These websites are not considered scholarly as anyone can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary in scholarship and quality.  For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with scholarship and quality.  It is the responsibility of the student to determine the scholarship and quality of any .com site.  Ask your instructor before using any site if you are unsure. Points will be deducted from the rubric if the site does not demonstrate scholarship or quality. Current outside scholarly sources must be published with the last 5 years.  Instructor permission must be obtained BEFORE the assignment is due if using a source that is older than 5 years.