We have concluded the course content! I invite you to write a final reflection describing your learning experience. This activity consists of preparing a piece of writing containing the following: · What were your expectations at the beginning of the course? · Your experience in the course. · What you learned. · What you liked…

For this assessment, you will prepare a two-page interprofessional staff update on HIPAA and appropriate social media use in health care. Before you complete the detailed instructions in the courseroom, first select one of the settings below that will become the focus of your interprofessional staff update. After you have selected one of the two…

Mr. James Reynolds is a 34-year-old admitted with pneumonia. He requires a nasal swab for MRSA screening per hospital admission protocol. · As part of the facility’s infection control protocol, newly admitted patients with respiratory illness must be screened for nasal colonization of MRSA. You are the student nurse assigned to collect the nasal swab…

Instructions: Choose the best answer. Correct answers are marked with an asterisk (*) for your reference. What is the primary purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics? a) Increase hospital profits b) Guide nurses in ethical decision-making c) Replace clinical guidelines d) Promote medical billing How many provisions are in the ANA Code of Ethics?…

I. Introduction The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics is a foundational document that guides nurses in ethical decision-making and professional conduct. First adopted in 1950, the Code has undergone multiple revisions, with the 2025 update reflecting modern challenges in healthcare, technology, and diversity. It consists of 9 provisions, each with interpretive statements that…

Instructions: Choose the best answer. Correct answers are marked with an asterisk (*) for your reference. What is the main purpose of an AS&PDP? a) To increase social media followers b) To align academic goals with career aspirations c) To avoid exams d) To replace academic advisors Which of the following is a short-term academic…

I. Introduction An Academic Success and Professional Development Plan (AS&PDP) is a strategic framework that helps individuals align their educational goals with long-term career aspirations. It integrates academic performance, skill-building, career exploration, and personal growth. This plan is especially useful for students, professionals in transition, and lifelong learners aiming to build a meaningful and resilient…

I. Introduction to Six Sigma Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology aimed at improving quality by eliminating defects and reducing variation in processes. Developed by Motorola in the 1980s and popularized by General Electric, Six Sigma has been widely adopted in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and service industries. The term “Six Sigma” refers to a statistical…

I. Introduction to PDSA The PDSA cycle is a foundational model for continuous quality improvement (CQI) used across healthcare, education, business, and manufacturing. It stands for Plan–Do–Study–Act, a four-step iterative method for testing and refining changes in real-world settings. Developed from the Deming Cycle (PDCA), PDSA emphasizes learning through small-scale experimentation. II. Purpose and Importance…

I. Introduction to RCA Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a systematic process used to identify the underlying causes of problems or adverse events in healthcare, business, engineering, and other fields. RCA is a cornerstone of quality improvement (QI) because it moves beyond surface-level symptoms to address foundational issues. The goal is not to assign blame…