nr395 full class all papers and discussions 2020 september

week 1

Discussion Questions

Describe the way in which nurses are perceived by your patients and the public.

How do the best known nurses currently depicted in the media represent the type of nursing image you wish to promote?

Speaking of image, do you feel that no longer wearing traditional white uniforms has had an impact on how nurses are perceived?

How is your clothing an important part of your public image?

What could you do to improve the professional image of nurses?

**NOTE: This course does not include lessons. Please cite your textbook to earn points in the discussion rubric.

 

Week 2 Assignment: Journal Entry #1 (Graded)

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• Due Jul 19 by 11:59pm
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• Points 150
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• Submitting a file upload

Purpose

This assignment gives you the opportunity to reflect on a professional issue that you have encountered during your nursing career. If you are a new graduate, consider an issue that you experienced as a nursing student.

You will be asked to make two entries in your journal throughout this course where you will identify the nature of the issue, provide details about what occurred, find related evidence that can deepen your understanding, and summarize what you have learned that could help you successfully manage the issue if it was to recur.

Follow the directions and rubric. Use the assigned template for each Journal.

Course Outcome

This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcome.

• CO 2: Consider the impact of contemporary healthcare issues on the role of the professional nurse. (PO 7)

Due Date

Journal Entry #1 is to be submitted by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 2.

Points

Journal Entry #1 is worth 150 points.

Directions

1. Review the table of contents in your textbook to discover the types of issues that nurses face. Several of the issues will be covered in this course, but more are listed in the textbook.
2. Reflect on your nursing experiences. Consider how these relate to the issues listed in the textbook. Select and describe one issue that will be the subject of both of your journal entries. Note: Only your instructor will read your journal entries. These will not be shared with your peers. You need to protect the privacy of the individuals and institutions involved so that they remain anonymous. This lets you to be more candid in your comments about what occurred.
3. Identify the key people involved in the situation. Do not use specific names or locations to protect their privacy, but provide enough detail to give an accurate depiction of their roles in the situation.
4. Describe the conclusion of the situation and how it was resolved. Was there a satisfactory ending or not? Provide details on why you came to this conclusion. Share the impact this situation continues to have on you.
5. Download the Journal Entry#1 form. (Links to an external site.)
6. Complete each section. Review the instructions and grading rubric to be sure that you are meeting all the requirements to achieve maximum points.
7. This is not a scholarly paper. You may write in the first person, and you do not need to follow APA format. However, you are expected to write in complete sentences and use proper grammar and correct spelling.
8. Submit your journal entry by the due date mentioned above.

**Academic Integrity Reminder**

Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.

By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.

 

Rubric

NR395: Journal Entry #1 Rubric

NR395: Journal Entry #1 Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify a professional nursing-related issue and how you initially experienced this personally in the work environment.	35.0 pts Identifies a professional nursing-related issue and provides excellent details on how you initially experienced this personally while working as a nurse or as a nursing student. 31.0 pts Identifies a professional nursing-related issue and provides good details on how you initially experienced this personally while working as a nurse or as a nursing student. 28.0 pts Identifies a professional nursing-related issue with poor details on how you initially experienced this personally while working as a nurse or as a nursing student. 13.0 pts Identifies an issue that is not clearly related to professional nursing. 0.0 pts Fails to identify an issue.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe how the situation unfolded including the key players and their roles (no names used to protect confidentiality). Identify the type of issue reflected in the situation.	35.0 pts Describes how the situation unfolded using excellent details including the key players and excellent role description (no names). Identifies the type of issue reflected in the situation. 28.0 pts Describes how the situation unfolded using fair details. Identifies only some of the key players with brief role description (no names). Identifies the type of issue reflected in the situation. 28.0 pts Describes how the situation unfolded using good details including the key players with fair role description (no names). Identifies the type of issue reflected in the situation. 13.0 pts Describes situation with poor details. Identifies some key players but fails to maintain confidentiality. Inadequately describes their role in the situation. 0.0 pts Fails to describe situation and fails to identify key players.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the conclusion of the situation and whether it was a satisfactory ending.	35.0 pts Fully describes the conclusion of the situation and whether it was a satisfactory ending. 31.0 pts Generally describes the conclusion of the situation and whether it was a satisfactory ending. 28.0 pts Briefly describes the conclusion of the situation and whether it was a satisfactory ending. 13.0 pts Inadequately describes the conclusion of the situation and whether it was a satisfactory ending. 0.0 pts Fails to describe a conclusion.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShare what impact the situation continues to have on you.	35.0 pts Shares in excellent detail the impact that the situation continues to have on you in terms of your personal life and nursing career. 31.0 pts Shares generally the impact that the situation continues to have on you in terms of your personal life and nursing career. 28.0 pts Shares briefly the impact that the situation continues to have on you in terms of your personal life and nursing career. 13.0 pts Inadequately shares the impact that the situation continues to have on you in terms of your personal life and nursing career. 0.0 pts Fails to explain ongoing impact.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite the journal entry using the mechanics and organization of good writing.	10.0 pts Excellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: well organized and logical, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, professional wording is used, uses complete sentences, paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed clearly. 9.0 pts Good mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. A few errors noted. 8.0 pts Fair mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Some errors noted. 4.0 pts Poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Many errors noted. 0.0 pts Very poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column such that it is difficult to follow or understand.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssigned Template Use	0.0 pts 0 points deducted Assigned template used 0.0 pts 10% deducted (-15 points) Assigned template NOT used	0.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction	0.0 pts 0 points deducted Submitted on time 0.0 pts Not submitted on time - Points deducted 1 day late = 7.5 deduction; 2 days late = 15 deduction; 3 days late = 22.5 deduction; 4 days late = 30 deduction; 5 days late = 37.5 deduction; 6 days late = 45 deduction; 7 days late = 52.5 deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late	0.0 pts
Total Points: 150.0

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Submission

 Submitted!

Jul 18 at 10:54pm

Submission Details

Download Yina Patino Journal Entry #1.docx

Grade: 150 (150 pts possible)

Graded Anonymously: no

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Comments:

Yina - You presented a situation that certainly has many facets to be examined. I appreciated your transparency regarding its impact on you. As difficult as the situation was for you, it seems as though you will be coming out of it stronger. Thanks for your great work on this assignment!

 

 

 

Week 3 Discussion: Academic Integrity (Graded)

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Purpose and Course Outcome

The discussion topic this week pertains to the following Course Outcome.

• CO 1: Consider the role of the professional nurse in relation to the concepts of integrity and ethical accountability within nursing practice. (POs 4, 6)

Due Date

• Answer post due by Wednesday 11:59 PM MT in Week 3
• Two replies to classmates and/or instructor due by Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 3

Directions

• Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
  • Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
  • Integrate scholarly resources
  • Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
  • Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
• Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

How is a culture of academic integrity upheld in your nursing program?

What evidence do you have that supports this notion, or disputes it?

How can you promote academic integrity within yourself and your classmates?

**NOTE: This course does not include lessons. Please use and credit your textbook and assigned sources to earn points in the discussion rubric.

 

 

 

Week 4 Assignment: Journal Entry #2 (Graded)

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• Due Aug 2 by 11:59pm
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• Points 150
•  
• Submitting a file upload

Purpose

This assignment gives you the opportunity to reflect on a professional issue that you have encountered during your nursing career. If you are a new graduate, consider an issue that you experiences as a nursing student.

You will be asked to make two entries in your journal throughout this course where you will identify the nature of the issue, provide details about what occurred, find related evidence that can deepen your understanding, an summarize what you have learned that could help you successfully manage the issue if it was to recur. 

Follow the directions and rubric. Use the assigned template for each Journal.

Course Outcome

This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcome.

• CO 2: Consider the impact of contemporary healthcare issues on the role of the professional nurse. (PO 7)

Due Date

Journal Entry #2 is to be submitted by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 4.

Points

Journal Entry #2 is worth 150 points.

Directions

1. Download the Journal Entry #2 form (Links to an external site.).
2. Use the same professional issue/situation used in your first journal entry, and describe your search for evidence, details of the resource selected, and its impact on how you will perceive and handle a similar situation in the future. 
3. Complete each section on the form. Review the instructions and grading rubric to be sure that you are meeting all the requirements to achieve maximum points.
4. This is not a scholarly paper. You may write in the first person, and you do not need to follow APA format. However, you are expected to write in complete sentences and use proper grammar and correct spelling.
5. Submit your journal entry by the due date mentioned above.

**Academic Integrity Reminder**

Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.

By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.

 

Rubric

NR395: Journal Entry #2 Rubric

NR395: Journal Entry #2 Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe how you searched for a resource (places searched, key words used, and methods to review returns) that could inform you about your situation from Journal #1, and that can guide you in the future.	35.0 pts Describes in excellent detail how you searched for a resource (places searched, key words used, and methods to review returns) that could inform you about your situation from Journal #1, and that can guide you in the future. 31.0 pts Describes in good detail how you searched for a resource (places searched, key words used, and methods to review returns) that could inform you about your situation from Journal #1, and that can guide you in the future. 28.0 pts Describes briefly how you searched for a resource but fails to include several of the key elements. 13.0 pts Describes the search briefly, but in a way that does not give sufficient information to replicate it. 0.0 pts Fails to describe the search.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvide the following information about this source: authors, year, title, source, and URL or permalink.	35.0 pts Provides the following information about this source in excellent detail: authors, year, title, source, and URL or permalink. 31.0 pts Provides the following information about this source in good detail: authors, year, title, source, and URL or permalink. 28.0 pts Provides some of the following information about this source in fair detail or with one missing item: authors, year, title, source, and URL or permalink. 13.0 pts Provides few of the following information about this source in poor detail making retrieval challenging with two or more missing items: authors, year, title, source, and URL or permalink. 0.0 pts Fails to provide information needed to retrieve the source.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify evidence found in the resource that would help guide you toward better handling of a similar situation in the future.	35.0 pts Identifies evidence in excellent detail found in the resource and explains how this would help guide you in the future if you encountered a similar situation. 31.0 pts Identifies evidence in good detail found in the resource and explains how this would help guide you in the future if you encountered a similar situation. 28.0 pts Explains how the article could help guide you in the future, but does not describe the evidence that led to this decision. 13.0 pts Provides an inadequate or confusing explanation of how the information in the article could help guide you in the future. 0.0 pts Fails to identify evidence that could guide you in the future.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe in detail how information from the above resource and course materials might have changed the way you would have handled the situation to produce a better outcome.	35.0 pts Describe in excellent detail how information from the above resource and course materials might have changed the way you would have handled the situation to produce a better outcome. 31.0 pts Describe in good detail how information from the above resource and course materials might have changed the way you would have handled the situation to produce a better outcome. 28.0 pts Describe in fair detail how information from the above resource and course materials might have changed the way you would have handled the situation to produce a better outcome. 13.0 pts Inadequately describes how detail from the above resource or course materials might have changed your handling of the situation. 0.0 pts Fails to explain impact of information.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite the journal entry using the mechanics and organization of good writing.	10.0 pts Excellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: well organized and logical, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, professional wording is used, uses complete sentences, paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed clearly. 9.0 pts Good mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. A few errors noted. 8.0 pts Fair mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Some errors noted. 4.0 pts Poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Many errors noted. 0.0 pts Very poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column such that it is difficult to follow or understand.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssigned Template Use	0.0 pts 0 points deducted Assigned template used for this assignment results in 0 points deducted 0.0 pts 15 points (10%) deduction Assigned template NOT used for this assignment results in a loss of 15 points (10%) from possible points.	0.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction	0.0 pts 0 points deducted Submitted on time 0.0 pts Not submitted on time - Points deducted 1 day late = 7.5 deduction; 2 days late = 15 deduction; 3 days late = 22.5 deduction; 4 days late = 30 deduction; 5 days late = 37.5 deduction; 6 days late = 45 deduction; 7 days late = 52.5 deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late	0.0 pts
Total Points: 150.0

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Submission

 Submitted!

Aug 2 at 11:43pm

Submission Details

Download Yina Patino Jorunal Entry #2.docx

Grade: 150 (150 pts possible)

Graded Anonymously: no

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Comments:

Yina - It appears that you located a beneficial resource to guide you with addressing your identified nursing issue! Good work on this journal entry.

 

 

Week 5 Discussion: Unlicensed Personnel (Graded)

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Purpose and Course Outcomes

The discussion topic this week pertains to the following Course Outcomes.

• CO 1: Consider the role of the professional nurse in relation to the concepts of integrity and ethical accountability within nursing practice. (POs 4, 6)
• CO 2: Explore the impact of contemporary healthcare issues on the role of the professional nurse. (PO 7)

Due Date

• Answer post due by Wednesday 11:59 PM MT in Week 5
• Two replies to classmates and/or instructor due by Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 5

Directions

• Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
  • Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
  • Integrate scholarly resources
  • Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
  • Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
• Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

 

What principles should the professional nurse use when delegating to unlicensed personnel?

Because the licensed nurse is liable for care performed by an unlicensed person, how do you protect yourself and your patients? 

What does your state’s nursing law and rules say about delegation to unlicensed workers?

**NOTE: This course does not include lessons. Please use and credit your textbook and assigned sources to earn points in the discussion rubric.

 

 

 

This is a graded discussion: 100 points possible

due Aug 16

Week 6 Discussion: Hot Topic (Graded)

 

**Please Note: This Hot Topic Discussion is linked to your Hot Topic Assignment

Purpose

This discussion prompts you to identify and discuss current trends in professional nursing. You must search the Internet for a "hot topic" that relates to nurses and nursing for your assignment (see Hot Topic Assignment), and describe it to your classmates by posting below. You will also read your classmates' contributions and select two to which you will post a response. This discussion provides an opportunity for you to understand your classmates' viewpoints that may differ from your own.

Course Outcomes

• CO 1: Consider the role of the professional nurse in relation to the concepts of integrity and ethical accountability within nursing practice. (PO 4, 6)
• CO 2: Explore the impact of contemporary health care issues on the role of the professional nurse. (PO 7)

Due Date

• Answer post due by Wednesday 11:59 PM MT in Week 6
• Two replies to classmates and/or instructor due by Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 6

Points

The Hot Topic discussion is worth 100 points and uses the NR395 Discussion Rubric.

Directions

• Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
  • Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
  • Integrate scholarly resources
  • Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
  • Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
• Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Topic

 

The topic you select for your Week 6 Discussion should be the same topic you will use for the Week 6 Hot Topic Assignment.

1. Review the types of topics that are covered in this course (i.e., professional, ethical, and legal issues).
2. Search the Internet for a current story related to one of the course topics. Topics may be ethical, legal, political, or professional in nature.
   • The story must be no older than 1 year.
   • Do not use wikis, Wikipedia, Facebook, or other social media. Instead, look for stories that may be found in, but not limited to, online news sites, professional organizations' issues pages, or journal editorials.
3. Your answer post (due by Wednesday of Week 6 by 11:59PM MT) must include:
   • A brief summary of the current internet story you selected in #2 above.
   • Identify the name of the site you selected and provide a working URL/web address so your classmates can visit the site to read about the issue. For purposes of this Week 6 Discussion only, the URL linked to the internet story you selected will serve as your outside source for the week.
4. Your reply posts:
   • Read the posts of your classmates
   • Select one or more topics of interest from classmates' posts that are different than your own hot topic. Visit those websites.
   • Reply to two classmates to further develop the discussion by Sunday end of Week 6 by 11:59PM MT.

Week 6 Assignment: Hot Topic (Graded)

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• Due Aug 16 by 11:59pm
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• Points 100
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• Submitting a file upload

**Please Note: This Hot Topic Assignment is linked to your Hot Topic Discussion

 

Purpose

This assignment prompts you to identify and discuss current trends in professional nursing. You must search the Internet for one "hot topic" that relates to ethics or professional issues in nursing, and describe this according to the rubric below.

Course Outcomes

• CO 1: Consider the role of the professional nurse in relation to the concepts of integrity and ethical accountability within nursing practice. (PO 4, 6)
• CO 2: Explore the impact of contemporary health care issues on the role of the professional nurse. (PO 7)

Due Date

Hot Topic is due Sunday end of Week 6 by 11:59 p.m. MT.

Points

The Hot Topic assignment is worth 100 points.

Directions

1. Review the types of topics that are covered in this course (i.e., professional, ethical, and legal issues).
2. Make sure you review the grading criteria in the rubric.
3. Selection of a Hot Topic:
   • Search the Internet for a current story related to one of the course topics. Topics may be ethical, legal, political, or professional in nature. The story must be no older than 1 year. Do not use wikis, Wikipedia, Facebook, or other social media. Instead, look for stories that may be found in, but not limited to, online news sites, professional organizations' issues pages, or journal editorials.
   • Explain in excellent detail how the topic is related to the course. State the date when the story appeared (no more than 1 year old).
4. Provide the location of the story on the internet:
   • Identify the name of the site you selected
   • Provide a working URL/web address
5. Summarize the story in detail:
   • Write two to three well-developed paragraphs that summarize the main points of the story.
   • Determine what nursing issue is reflected in the story and key people involved
   • Share your viewpoint about the story as it relates to nurses and the nursing profession.
6. Mechanics and organization of good scholarly writing: See rubric for detail.

 

**Academic Integrity Reminder**

Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.

By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.

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Grading

To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the assignment title and then Show Rubric.

Rubric

NR395: Hot Topic Assignment Rubric

NR395: Hot Topic Assignment Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelection Selects a hot topic on the Internet related to a professional nursing issue. Explains how the topic is related to the course. States the date when the story appeared (no more than 1 year old).	15.0 pts Selects a very appropriate hot topic through Internet searching that is related to a professional nursing issue. Explains in excellent detail how the topic is related to the course. States the date when the story appeared (no more than 1 year old). 13.0 pts Selects a mostly appropriate hot topic through Internet searching that is related to a professional nursing issue. Explains in good detail how the topic is related to the course. States the date when the story appeared (no more than 1 year old). 12.0 pts Selects a vaguely appropriate hot topic through Internet searching that is related to a professional nursing issue. Explains in fair detail how the topic is related to the course. May or may not provide the date when the story appeared (may or may not be more than 1 year old). 6.0 pts Selects a topic that may not clearly relate to professional nursing or this course. Does not provide date OR date is significantly older than 1 year. 0.0 pts Fails to select a topic.	15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLocation Provides correct and working location of the story on the Internet.	15.0 pts Provides the correct name of the website, and a working web address or URL that enables others to visit the site. 13.0 pts Provides the correct name of the website, and a working web address or URL, but not one that takes the reader directly to the story. 12.0 pts Provides the correct name of the website, but a broken or indirect URL. 6.0 pts Provides no name for the website, and a broken or indirect URL. 0.0 pts Fails to provide name of website and working URL.	15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary Summarizes the story including the nursing issue that is addressed, the nurses and other key people involved, and other pertinent information that informs the reader as to what occurred.	50.0 pts Summarizes the story in excellent detail including the nursing issue that is addressed, the nurses and other key people involved, and other pertinent information that informs the reader as to what occurred. 44.0 pts Summarizes the story in good detail including the nursing issue that is addressed, most of the key people involved, and some of the other information that informs the reader as to what occurred. 40.0 pts Summarizes the story in fair detail with omissions in the nursing issue, key people involved, or other information that informs the reader as to what occurred. 19.0 pts Provides an inadequate, inaccurate, or confusing summary of the issue. Major omissions in the nursing issue, key people involved, AND/or other information. 0.0 pts Fails to summarize the story.	50.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics Writes the hot topic summary, and commentary, using the mechanics and organization of college writing.	20.0 pts Excellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: well organized and logical, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, professional wording is used, uses complete sentences, paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed clearly. 18.0 pts Good mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. A few errors noted. 16.0 pts Fair mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Some errors noted. 8.0 pts Poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Many errors noted. 0.0 pts Very poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column such that it is difficult to follow or understand.	20.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0

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Submission

 Submitted!

Aug 16 at 8:47pm

Submission Details

Download Hot topic Paper.doc

Grade: 100 (100 pts possible)

Graded Anonymously: no

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Comments:

Yina - Ethical/legal issues that have arisen due to the COVID pandemic is certainly one that requires a great deal of attention for the safety of nurses and patients! I appreciated the link you shared and will add it to my reading list. Good work on this assignment!

 

 

 

Week 7 Discussion: Mandatory Overtime (Graded)

4141 unread replies.6262 replies.

 

Purpose and Course Outcomes

The discussion topic this week pertains to the following Course Outcomes.

• CO 1: Consider the role of the professional nurse in relation to the concepts of integrity and ethical accountability within nursing practice. (POs 4, 6)
• CO 2: Explore the impact of contemporary healthcare issues on the role of the professional nurse. (PO 7)

Due Date

• Answer post due by Wednesday 11:59 PM MT in Week 7
• Two replies to classmates and/or instructor due by Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 7

Directions

• Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
  • Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
  • Integrate scholarly resources
  • Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
  • Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
• Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

 

Have you ever been asked to work mandatory overtime? If so, what was your response?

Did you work the requested hours, or did you refuse? If you refused, what were the consequences, if any?

What is your opinion about the use of mandatory overtime?

Explain the pros and cons of this practice and how you lean toward either allowing or prohibiting it.

**NOTE: This course does not include lessons. Please cite your textbook to earn points in the discussion rubric.

 

Grading

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This is a graded discussion: 100 points possible

due Aug 29

Week 8 Discussion: Nursing Leadership in Policy and Politics (Graded)

2020 unread replies.5757 replies.

 

Purpose and Course Outcome

The discussion topic this week pertains to the following Course Outcome.

• CO 2: Explore the impact of contemporary health care issues on the role of the professional nurse. (PO 7)

Due Date

• Answer post due by Wednesday 11:59 PM MT in Week 8
• Two replies to classmates and/or instructor due by Saturday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 8

Directions

• Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
  • Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
  • Integrate scholarly resources
  • Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
  • Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
• Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

 

Nurses have great potential for leadership in health policy and politics.

Share with us two activities you can do in your own community to move forward health policy to promote positive patient outcomes.

How might technology and social media play a role in your initiatives?

**NOTE: This course does not include lessons. Please cite your textbook to earn points in the discussion rubric.

 

Grading

To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric.