This week’s graded topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO). CO6: Plans clinical practice activities that integrate professional nursing standards in accordance with the Nursing Code of Ethics and the ANA standards of practice (PO#6). Go to the link https://www.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas/standards (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. View the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards (CLAS) categories aimed at equity and quality...

This week's graded topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO). CO4: Integrates clinical nursing judgment using effective communication strategies with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare providers. (PO#4) Change is part of our daily healthcare environment. Clinical nursing judgements based on quality and safety, as well as protocols and standards, reflect our patient-centered care values. What steps could you take to develop more resilience in your practice setting? How ...

  This week's graded topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO). CO3: Demonstrates effective communication with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare providers in managing safe/quality healthcare processes using evidence-based practices. (PO#3) Please address the following: Describe caring attributes of the culture where you currently practice. Which attributes stand out as having significant influence on patients, nurses, and other healthcare professionals? How do...

  This week's graded topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO). CO1: Applies principles of nursing, theories, and the care philosophies to self, colleagues, individuals, families, aggregates and communities throughout the healthcare system. (PO#1) Care expressed and practiced in professional nursing models provides a way of looking at the nursing role from the aspect of care. It may seem excessive to consider aspects of caring and compassion in nursing. However, precisely beca...

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Homework is to be presented as a short (50-100-word) paragraph response for each question. The assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document electronically to the instructor. Explain the process and purpose of the Five Rights. What are the various methods of drug administration? Explain why one method may be chosen over another. Assess the conditions under which a chest tube is placed and the maintenance and precautions needed. What purpose do arterial venous lines ser...

Homework is to be presented as a short (50-100-word) paragraph response for each question. Be sure to clearly address each question. The assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document electronically to the instructor. Define the term conscious sedation. Describe the symptoms of a patient needing conscious sedation and how this decision would be made. What is the primary effect of sedation and why is it important for patients to be closely monitored for even the simplest pr...

Who makes the decision to use conscious sedation? What conditions are taken into consideration? Describe a patient’s condition under conscious sedation. Relate your experiences with sedated patients. Using the formula 2ml/kg, calculate the dosage of contrast media recommended for a person your size. Compare your dosage with other students. Why do you think the correct methods for administering medication are called the “Five Rights”? Solution: Week 4 DQ 1 Conscious sedation is describe...

Homework is to be presented as a short (50-100-word) response to the topics given below. Be sure to clearly address each question. The assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document electronically to the instructor. Identify the regulations concerning venipuncture, drug administration, and IV medication and how these standards in your field. Explain the repercussions that could arise from violating these standards. What are the responsibilities of a person in your health c...

Using the GCU Online Library and the Internet, research three sources and write a 750-1,500-word essay on the topic provided below. Topic: There are many ethical and moral decisions to be made when drugs are available in a health care facility. As a department manager, develop a set of procedures and protocols regarding the handling, storing, and monitoring of drugs. Be sure to include generic drugs, controlled drugs, and all charting that may be necessary. Apply your policies to Deanna, an...