Nursing
Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a federal agency whose focus is to increase the quality and safety of the U.S. health care system. In this assignment, you will become familiar with the organization’s mission, programs, and resources.
Step 1: In a 1-2 page paper, not counting the title or ref. page, address the following questions using clear paragraph headers:
Provide a brief overview of the agency’s mission, programs, and resources.
Describe at least 3 ways in which nurses can utilize the organization’s programs and resources.
What is the STEPPS program?
Describe a situation in your place of employment where the STEPPS program could be useful.
Step 2: Submit using this assignment box.
Cite any sources in 7th ed. APA format.
Middle-aged and grand nursing theories
A phenomenon is the term used to describe a perception or responses to an event. Examples of phenomena in nursing include caring and responses to stress. Assumptions are the ideas that we take for granted. They explain the nature of the concepts in the theory, giving it structure.
Choose a middle-range theory or grand theory that, in your opinion, can be applied to research.
What is the phenomenon of concern in this theory?
What are the assumptions underpinning this theory?
REQ:
In your discussion question response, provide a substantive response that illustrates a well-reasoned and thoughtful response; is factually correct with relevant scholarly citations, references, and examples; and demonstrates a clear connection to the readings.
APA format, 3 paragraphs (3-4 sentences each), 3 references including textbook ( Peterson, S. J., & Bredow, T. S. (2016). Middle range theories: Application to
Public health nurse
Provide definitions of the Qualities of a nurse leader, history/background, and major concepts of chosen topic. Describe the topic’s function in nursing practice by examining at least three different nursing roles (for example, bedside nurse, public health nurse, CNO, unit manager, etc.). Discuss how the leadership topic can be used in your own practice. Discuss your personal growth in regard to your chosen leadership topic. Evaluate personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to your career advancement.
Then, discuss the top three traits you feel makes a good nurse leader. Support your statements with examples from your practice experience and scholarly sources.
Requirements: 1700 to 2000
Health care disparities gap in the LGBTQ community
Discuss how to close the health care disparities gap in the LGBTQ community?
At least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources
Requirements: 500 words
Below articles/websites could be of help:
Colpitts, E., & Gahagan, J. (2016). The utility of resilience as a conceptual framework for understanding and measuring LGBTQ health. International Journal for Equity in Health, 151-8. doi: 10.1186/s12939-016-0349-1.
Shattell, M. M., & Chinn, P. L. (2014). Nursing silent on LGBTQ health: Rebel nurses provide hope. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 28(1), 76-77. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2013.11.002.
Mackereth, P., Finchett, C., & Holt, M. (2016). Smoke-free hospital site conversations: how nurses can initiate change. British Journal of Nursing, 25(21), 1176-1180.
Patients and medical professionals
Describe a quality improvement initiative in your current or recent practice setting. What was the nurse’s role in the project? What was the outcome of the project? Has the improvement been sustained? Why or why not?
Should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.