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Your quest to purchase a new car begins with an identification of the factors important to you. As you conduct a search of cars that rate high on those factors, you collect evidence and try to understand the extent of that evidence. A report that suggests a certain make and model of automobile has high…
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Realtors rely on detailed property appraisals—conducted using appraisal tools—to assign market values to houses and other properties. These values are then presented to buyers and sellers to set prices and initiate offers. Research appraisal is not that different. The critical appraisal process utilizes formal appraisal tools to assess the results of research to determine value…
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As your EBP skills grow, you may be called upon to share your expertise with others. While EBP practice is often conducted with unique outcomes in mind, EBP practitioners who share their results can both add to the general body of knowledge and serve as an advocate for the application of EBP. In this Discussion,…
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The collection of evidence is an activity that occurs with an endgame in mind. For example, law enforcement professionals collect evidence to support a decision to charge those accused of criminal activity. Similarly, evidence-based healthcare practitioners collect evidence to support decisions in pursuit of specific healthcare outcomes. In this Assignment, you will identify an issue…
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Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and treatments can become complex.…
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1. Introduction NURS 6053 is a graduate nursing course emphasizing organizational leadership, systems thinking, and interprofessional collaboration. The module prepares nurses to lead change, implement evidence‑based practice (EBP), and improve healthcare outcomes. Core themes: Leadership theories and styles. Change management frameworks. Evidence‑based practice integration. Healthcare policy and regulation. Interprofessional collaboration. Quality improvement and patient safety.…
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1. Introduction The Week 10 Case Study Assignment in NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology often centers on endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, or adrenal dysfunction. Students are expected to: Analyze patient presentations. Apply knowledge of pathophysiology. Develop differential diagnoses. Recommend evidence‑based treatment strategies. This case study integrates clinical reasoning, advanced physiology, and pharmacologic…
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If you were to ask 10 people what they believe to be the most significant issue facing healthcare today, you might get 10 different answers. Escalating costs? Regulation? Technology disruption? Social Determinant such as environment/community, education, access/quality to healthcare? These and many other topics are worthy of discussion. Not surprisingly, much has been said in the…
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A 30-year-old female presents to the emergency room with a chief complaint of yellow, creamy vaginal discharge and difficulty with urination. She states these symptoms started about 3 days ago, and she thought she had a urinary tract infection. She denies pelvic pain. The patient had unprotected sexual intercourse in the last two weeks with…
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1. Introduction Nursing informatics integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice. A nurse informaticist plays a critical role in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare information systems. Their involvement ensures that systems are clinically relevant, user‑friendly, and aligned with patient care…