Nurs 500 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

DISCUSSION OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECTS • The most important way to implement evidence based practice is through projects. • An example of a model for developing such evidence-based project is: The John Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model • Johns Hopkins Medicine defines this model as, “a simple three-step process of creating a practice question, selecting best evidence to address the practice question, and translating the evidence into practice settings” (John Hopkins M...

Florence Nightingale correct answer: - *founder* of modern nursing - raised the profile of nursing with critical thinking and respect for patient needs and rights - cared for sick during Crimean War - influenced epidemiology - established nursing as a respected profession distinct from the medical profession - founded a nursing school and stressed university based and continuing education - *definition of nursing:* "to put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him" -...

INTRODUCTION In regards to research, identifying a personal area of interest is crucial. It provides the motivation and drive to push forward in order to find existing problems and solutions within your field of practice. This can be accomplished through the discussion of: -Evidence-Based Projects -Specialty Track -Area of Interest -Recommendation for Change -AACN Master’s Essentials -Concise Conclusion Through this discussion, adequate change can be implemented into your chosen fi...

Chapter 1: Discovering the World of Nursing ResearchTest Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE Nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing can participate in the implementation of evidence-based protocols in practice. This means that the BSN nurse Develops evidence-based guidelines Designs research studies, on which protocols may be based Evaluates and revises evidence-based protocols Contributes practice wisdom when applying protocols in patient settings Mentors PhD researchers in the clinical setting ...

NURS 500 DISCUSSION BOARD WEEK 2 This week's topic is centered on the concept of caring in contemporary nursing practice. In your initial response, provide a definition of caring that aligns with your perspective on the concept of caring. Identify your selected program of study specialty track (Executive, Education, FNP, Healthcare Policy, or Nursing Informatics). Describe how you will apply the principles of caring and holistic nursing in your future professional practice. Use at least ...

Chapter 1: Discovering the World of Nursing ResearchTest Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE Nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing can participate in the implementation of evidence-based protocols in practice. This means that the BSN nurse Develops evidence-based guidelines Designs research studies, on which protocols may be based Evaluates and revises evidence-based protocols Contributes practice wisdom when applying protocols in patient settings Mentors PhD researchers in the clinical setting ...

NURS 500 PRACTICE QUESTIONS

WALDEN UNIVERSITY NURS 6521 FINALS ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY Exam Elaborations Questions with Answers Graded A. The nurse practitioner orders Amoxicillin 500 mg tid? What is the total amount of medication patient will take per day? Selected Answer: 1500 mg A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial infection in her right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the following adverse effects of the drug? Selected Answer: Lid margin crusting and pru...

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) correct answer: Atherosclerosis—blood vessel disorder -Begins as soft deposits of fat that harden with age; referred to as "hardening of arteries" -Atheromas (fatty deposits) form in coronary arteries—called CAD Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) correct answer: Major cause of death in United States: -Coronary artery disease (CAD)—most common CVD -CAD was an underlying cause of death in 1 of 7 deaths in 2014 -WHO, 2015: 7.4 million deaths from CAD -CA...