CARDIAC NURSING

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CARDIAC NURSING
Your literature review needs to demonstrate your capacity to identify the most important literature relevant to your research question or topic of interest, and to critique the work of other researchers. In relation to your topic of interest, conduct a thorough literature review and present it in a length and format suitable for publication. You need to nominate, and provide a justification for, the peer reviewed journal most suitable for your literature review.
Abstract (4 marks) 200
Provide a structured abstract of your review e.g. Background, Methods, Results,
Discussion and Implications/Conclusion.
Introduction (6 marks) 350 words
In this section you will need to:
• provide a background and context to the topic, include relevant theory
• define terms, if appropriate
• justify the importance or relevance of conducting the review:
. why is this review important and to whom?
. ‘set the scene’ for your reader
• include the purpose and/or aims of the review that explains what the review
intends to accomplish, for example ‘The purpose of this review is to:
. analyse the relationship between … ’
. explore the impact of … ’
. critique the evidence for … ’
The statement about the purpose of the review needs to be included in the last
paragraph of the Introduction.
Methods (5 marks) 300 words
A rigorous, reproducible and systematic approach to retrieving relevant literature is critical for the success of this task. Your approach to this section will ‘make or break’ the literature review. You essentially need to provide sufficient information for someone else to replicate this process. In this section you will need to:
• identify the databases and the search terms and key words used for the search.
Ensure that they are MeSH compatible, or indexed to the database/s thesaurus
• identify the period during which the literature was searched, e.g. ‘literature
between January 1990 and January 2013 was searched for relevant articles’
• define the inclusion and exclusion criteria i.e. you need to provide an explanation for why you have included some studies, and rejected others
• identify the databases and key words used for the search strategy (see Table 1, Guidelines for Writing a Literature Review
Results (6 marks) 350 words
Present a summary of the study designs and findings for the articles that meet the inclusion criteria (see Table 2, Guidelines for Writing a Literature Review. For a literature review that includes quantitative studies, Table 2 should include information such as the sample size, age range of participants, the method of data collection, the findings, and any other relevant study variable. You will need to prepare a separate table for qualitative studies because the study design features will be different to that of quantitative studies. Table 2 essentially provides the reader with an overview of the results and key study features
or variables of the studies included in your literature review.
Present an overview of the PRISMA process in relation to the selection and inclusion of studies that met the inclusion criteria in the review; refer to this as Graphic 1, see Guidelines for Writing a Literature Review
You need to summarise the key issues or themes to emerge from the analysis of the literature. Present this information in about 2–3 paragraphs.
Discussion (20 marks) 1,000
In this section you will need to:
• discuss the extent of current knowledge related to the topic
• provide a critical analysis of the literature
• identify current issues, concerns, viewpoints and arguments
• comment on the strengths and weaknesses of study designs and literature findings.
Refer to the information presented in Table 2
• discuss the limitations, shortcomings and/or inconsistencies in the literature. Refer to the information presented in Table 2
• briefly discuss implications for future research.
Ensure all tables and Graphic 1 are numbered and given a title that tells the reader what information is presented in these tables/graphic. It is expected that you obtain ideally no fewer than 15 relevant primary sources of literature for inclusion in this review. Secondary sources of literature (e.g. other reviews or scholarly articles) can be used to support material in the Introduction and Discussion sections only.
The marking criteria are designed to assess your ability to evaluate the breath
and significance of the literature relevant to your topic, identify the strengths and weaknesses in study designs and findings, and to meet the standard for submission of manuscript for publication.
 
You need to present a research proposal designed to address the shortcomings or inconsistencies in the literature
The research proposal needs to be sufficiently detailed to allow your project to be replicated. In other words you must provide must provide a reproducible, step-by-step approach to the implementation of your proposed project.
In writing this research proposal, focus on the following points.
 
From your critique of the literature develop the background and rationale of your intended project. Justify the significance of this research based on the literature.
 
Clearly define your research question or hypothesis, and explain how this has been informed by undertaking the critique of study designs included in the literature review (Refer to Table 2). You need to explain how this research
project will address a gap in our knowledge or understanding of a topic,. Briefly define the aspects you would expect to focus on. Provide aims and objectives for your project.
Explain how this method will address your research question or why it is appropriate to your topic. Again, refer to Table 2 in order to locate this project
in the context of existing study designs. Describe the data collection method(s) to be used, what data will be collected and why, how will it be recorded, and examples of questions that will be asked. Report validity indices for validated instruments i.e. provide information on the sensitivity and specificity of the instrument/s. Describe how you will ensure rigour and reliability of your study design and findings.
 

Describe where the research will take place and why this setting is appropriate.
Provide details of how you will access your participants. Describe how you will
select participants and how this sampling strategy fits with your methodology and/ or research question. Describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria for selecting participants.

use nursing theory as a way to resolve a problem or issue occurring within nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, health policy, or advance clinical practice.

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Application of Theory Paper
The guidelines are listed below as well as the guidelines and grading rubric are also located in Course Resources.
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to use nursing theory as a way to resolve a problem or issue occurring within nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, health policy, or advance clinical practice.
Requirements
Description of the Assignment:
One nursing theory will be presented as a framework to resolve a problem occurring within one of the professional areas of leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or advance clinical practice. The same nursing theory selected in Assignment One may be used to resolve the identified problem.
A specific nursing theory must be used. No non-nursing theories are permitted. A category of nursing theory (grand, middle range, practice) may not be used—only a specific, published nursing theory is to be selected and applied to the issue or concern important to the profession of nursing as documented in the nursing literature.
Please note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.
Content
Introduction
The introduction for this paper includes: A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories may not be used. General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required. Information identifying the sections of this assignment. References from nursing literature are required. Presentation of information exceptional and include all of the following elements: A nursing theory used. General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required. Information identifying the sections of this assignment. References from nursing literature are required.
Introduction:
The introduction for this paper includes:
A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories may not be used.
General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. You do not need to go into the specialty area of practice in-depth as this will be covered in another section of the paper.
A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required.
Information identifying the sections of this assignment.
References from nursing literature are required.
Description of Issue or Concern:
The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or advance clinical practice. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions.
What is the specific issue or concern being presented?
Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern?
What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence?
Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?
References from nursing literature are required.
Application of Selected Nursing Theory to Issue or Concern:
This section of the assignment focuses on using the selected nursing theory to resolve the described issue or concern. Required information includes:
Restating the selected nursing theory to be used
Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern.
The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required:
A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern
A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used
A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented
A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.
References from nursing literature are required.
Conclusion:
This section provides a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including the selected nursing theory and its application to the issue or concern.
The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
Preparing the Assignment
Format and Special Instructions
A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories are not allowed to be used.
Paper length: 6 pages minimum; 8 pages maximum, excluding title page and reference page. Points will be deducted for not meeting these requirements.
A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references are required. References must be current – not older than 5 years, unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. Consult with the course instructor about using an older source.
. For additional information regarding scholarly references, please review “What is a scholarly source?” Information from .com websites may be incorrect.
Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page(s) must be in APA format as presented in the 6th edition of the manual
Ideas and information from readings and other sources must be cited and cited correctly.
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing as presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual
Description of Issue or Concern
The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern? References from nursing literature are required. Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern? References from nursing literature are required.
Application of Selected Nursing Theory to Issue or Concern
This section of the assignment focuses on using the selected nursing theory to resolve the described issue or concern. Required information includes: • Restating the selected nursing theory to be used • Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. • The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: o A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern o A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used o A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented o A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern. References from nursing literature are required.
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Restating the selected nursing theory to be used. Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented • A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern. References from nursing literature are required.
Conclusion
This section provides a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including the selected nursing theory and its application to the issue or concern. The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern. Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: This section provide a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including: • the selected nursing theory • its application to the issue or concern. Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
Paper Requirements
A nursing theory must be used. Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references A dictionary, required textbooks for this course.References are current – within a 5-year time
APA Format
Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section or topic of the paper. [one deduction for each type of APA style error].
Citations in Text
Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly.
Writing Mechanics
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.

Analyze the institution’s mission and whether or not it supports competency-based learning.

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Imagine that the president of Grand City University is considering recommendation of a competency-based learning program. A committee including faculty members and administrators has done extensive research and conducted a pilot program about implementing competency-based courses for several of the health science programs. These new programs would cover post-baccalaureate coursework that are prerequisite content for admission to graduate programs, including nursing and pharmacy. The president needs to make a decision about whether to approach the legislature for funds for this program and has asked you to prepare a paper examining the issue.
To prepare:
• Research colleges or universities that have adopted one or more competency-based programs.
• Research that institution’s mission.
• Consider how the competency-based program supports the institution’s mission.
To complete:
Write a 3- to 4-page paper in which you do the following:
• Identify the university that has adopted a competency-based program.
• Analyze the institution’s mission and whether or not it supports competency-based learning.
• Considering Grand City University:
o Make a case for or against the competency-based model at Grand City University.
o Explain to legislators the benefits or the possible drawbacks.
o Identify 2–3 differences in costs for competency-based learning compared to a traditional course.

How can an effective presentation enhance a message?

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Class, Consider your current or future career (nursing), clubs or volunteer activities or any other occupations where a PowerPoint presentation might be advantageous. Where might you use PowerPoint? Could the skill of making a professional presentation mean the difference between success and failure? Please describe specific scenarios for each occupation. What products or people are known for the way that they are presented? Why? How can an effective presentation enhance a message? How can the wrong image confuse or distort a person’s message? Again, please give specific examples. Do not generalize.