Please share a recent workplace or patient encounter where you used (or did not use) integrity and professional accountability in nursing practice, what would you have done differently based on our study this week?

Which of the culture and caring theories most resonates with you for your practice as an NP?

In my future role as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, the nursing theory resonates with the Quality-Caring Model because it reveals and illustrates the importance of nursing in the context of evidence-based practice in contemporary healthcare. It encourages a method or manner of being, that subverts modernist norms and emphasizes the importance of connections. The blended model characterizes the two main connections that make up professional encounters by restating the relationship-centered aspect of nursing work. It is predicted that caring relationships benefit patients and their families as well as healthcare providers and systems (Thomas et al., 2019).

How does the theory integrate the nursing paradigm? 

The Quality care Model unifies the nursing paradigm by centering the nursing process around relationships. This paradigm places a strong emphasis on the value of connections with patients, families, coworkers, oneself, and the community. To foster efficient caregiving and cohesive teams, it also recommends that nurses collaborate with other members of the healthcare team. The approach helps nurses deliver high-quality care by fusing these compassionate interactions with evidence-based practice (Compton et al., 2018).

What parts of the theory do you identify with? How does the theory help to meet CLAS standards to advance health equity?

One aspect of Duffy's quality care model that resonates with me is how understanding patients' perspectives on caring behaviors can assist the nursing team in identifying areas where rapport-building and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.  Because it identifies eight caring factors acknowledging each other's distinct meaning, fostering a healing atmosphere, offering attentive reassurance, human respect, encouraging behavior, meeting basic human needs, and working together to solve problems the Duffy quality care model contributes to meeting the CLAS standard by tailoring care to a patient's linguistic and cultural preferences, medical professionals can assist improve health outcomes for a range of groups and reduce health disparities (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2019).

References

Compton, E., Gildemeyer, K., Mason, T., Hartranft, S., & Sutton, S. (2018). Nurses’ Caring Behaviors: The Perception of Patients with Cancer at the Time of Discharge After Surgery. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 22(2), 169–174. https://doi.org/10.1188/18.cjon.169-174Links to an external site.

Thomas, D., Newcomb, P., & Fusco, P. (2019). Perception of Caring Among Patients and Nurses. Journal of Patient Experience, 6(3), 194–200. https://doi.org/10.1177/2374373518795713Links to an external site.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2019). What is CLAS? Think Cultural Health. https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas/what-is-clasLinks to an external site.

Which of the culture and caring theories most resonates with you for your practice as an NP? How does the theory integrate the nursing paradigm?  What parts of the theory do you identify with? How does the theory help to meet CLAS standards to advance health equity?

Among the various theories of caring and culture, Joanne Duffy’s Quality Caring Model particularly resonated with me. Her model centers on the importance of human relationships, especially within a healthcare setting. It outlines eight core caring behaviors: mutual problem-solving, attentive reassurance, human respect, an encouraging manner, appreciation of unique meanings, fostering a healing environment, addressing basic human needs, and meeting affiliation needs (Salinas et al., 2020). These are behaviors that I aspire to master and integrate into my future practice as a nurse practitioner. Far too often, patients express frustration with the lack of personal connection with their providers, feeling as though they are merely another case or diagnosis rather than being seen as individuals. I am determined to avoid falling into that pattern.

I strongly identify with several of these caring behaviors. Mutual problem-solving, for instance, aligns with how I collaborate with patients to find the best care solutions. Attentive reassurance is reflected in my habit of listening closely and providing comfort when patients are uncertain or anxious. Human respect is central to my practice, as I treat every person with dignity, regardless of their circumstances or financial situation. I also resonate with having an encouraging manner because I believe in uplifting others as well as myself, particularly on days when confidence is low. My open-mindedness makes me appreciate the unique meanings people bring to their experiences. Lastly, healing is only possible in a positive environment, free from toxicity, which is why creating a healing environment is important to me. 

Lee (2021) asserts that achieving health equity requires everyone to have an equal opportunity to reach their fullest potential, free from disadvantages linked to their social position or other socially determined factors. In terms of the CLAS standards' commitment to health equity, Joanne Duffy’s Quality Caring Model aligns well due to its focus on human respect. Ensuring cultural and linguistic competence, particularly in healthcare, plays a crucial role in patient care, as it demonstrates respect for patients' cultures and beliefs, ultimately helping to reduce health disparities.

References:

Lee, J. (2021). Evaluation of the National CLAS Standards: Tips and resources. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 64(4), 442–445. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2021.1882638Links to an external site.

Salinas, N., Duffy, J. R., & Davidson, J. (2020). Do caring behaviors in the quality caring model promote the human emotion of feeling cared for in hospitalized stroke patients and their families? Applied Nursing Research, 55, Article 151299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2020.151299Links to an external site.

Step 1: Visual Representation

Create a visual representation of your socialization journey.

• Choose a specific social identity you want to explore and reflect upon. 
• Make a paper or digital timeline map:
  • Write the social identity you are mapping at the top of the paper.  
  • Draw a line straight across the paper.  
  • Cut the line into four or five equal sections.  
  • Label each section based on age ranges (e.g., 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16 to present) or school life stages (e.g., preschool, elementary, middle/junior high, high school, college). 
• Map your experiences using the cycle of socialization chart as a reference.  

Questions that students should answer directly on their timeline map:

• What messages or beliefs were you taught about your social identity? 
• Where did these messages come from? (Parents, family members, teachers, religious organizations, friends, media, society, etc.) 
• How were these messages reinforced?

Step 2:  Reflection

Write a reflective response that addresses the following prompts (200 words): 

• How did these messages influence your perception of yourself and others? 
• Reflect on specific behaviors that were encouraged, rewarded, supported, discouraged, unsupported, or punished concerning your social identity.

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. 

General instructions  

Research healthcare issues that have been identified in your local community. Create a PowerPoint Presentation and address the following requirements: 

1. Review Wilensky, S. E., & Teitelbaum, J. B. (2023). Essentials of health policy and law (5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. Chapter 14: The Art of Structuring and Writing a Health Policy Analysis 
2. Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create the presentation. Submit the presentation as a .ppt or .pptx file to the Week 6 Dropbox. 
3. The presentation should total 7-15 slides (excluding title and reference slides).  
4. Create slides that are professional in appearance and tone and balanced spatially including words and graphics.  
5. Follow APA rules for grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation consistent with formal, scholarly writing. 
6. Include speaker notes for all slides except the title and reference slides. Use complete sentences. 
7. Include in-text citations in APA format when applicable. Use the Notes Page view feature in PowerPoint to include speaker notes. 
8. Create a Kaltura video presentation based on the PowerPoint slideshow. Use of the Kaltura camera feature is optional. The presentation length should be between 7-10 minutes.  
9. Use the Kaltura resources found under the Resources tab in the courseLinks to an external site.. If you have difficulty using Kaltura Capture Space, reach out to IT first (please obtain a ticket number). If you are still unable to record using Kaltura, reach out to your instructor for alternate recording options.   
10. Abide by Chamberlain University's academic integrity policy. 

In a PowerPoint slide presentation, structure a health policy analysis presentation that addresses the following topics particular to your health problem.  All slides except the title and reference slides should include speaker’s notes using complete sentences.   

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric):

1. Title Slide 
2. Introduction (1 slide): Identify the purpose of the presentation.  
3. Problem Statement (1 slide): Define the problem you will address in your analysis in a succinct, 1-2 sentence statement. Write the problem statement in the form of a question. You may reuse the problem you identified for this week’s collaboration café.  
4. Background (1-3 slides): Provide factual information to define the problem. Include general information about the topic. Describe why the topic is important. Explain why the topic needs to be addressed now. Provide in-text citations from a scholarly source. You may reuse the information you wrote for this week’s collaboration café.  
5. Landscape (1-3 slides): Identify relevant stakeholders. Explain stakeholder concerns related to the problem. Identify key factors that must be considered when analyzing the problem. Discuss the relevance of each key factor. Provide in-text citations from a scholarly source.  
6. Options (1-3 slides): Identify at least three evidence-based options to address the problem. Discuss the pros and cons of each option. Provide in-text citations from a scholarly source. Recommendation (1-3 slides): Identify the best option to address the problem. Explain why your recommendation is the best choice. Discuss mitigating strategies for any cons identified for the selected option. Provide in-text citations from a scholarly source. 
7. Conclusion (1 slide): Provide a summary points of presentation.  
8. References: Provide complete reference in APA format, may use bullets. Hanging indents are not required. 
9. Kaltura Recording: Provide an 8-15 minute presentation. The slides must be displayed on the screen in the video presentation. Use of the Kaltura camera feature is optional.  Include a clear audio presentation of the content. 

 Assignment part 1

• Watch the video, "How to Read and Comprehend Scientific Research Articles."  The video is linked to the Learning Resources in Content for this week.  This video shows you how to break down one kind of scholarly article to understand it. (Please note that you might find many kinds of research articles. You can find out more about identifying different types of scholarly articles by visiting the links, "Identify Scholarly Articles" and "Different Types of Scholarly Sources" in Week 1 Content/Learning Resources.) 
• Review the "Template for Taking Notes on Research Articles." 
• Read "Searching Basics" from the UMGC Library to learn how to get started on your own research.
• Optional for this task: Watch Library Tutorials #1 and #2. They'll help you in your search as well. 

Then, respond to this discussion topic by answering the following questions.

1. What research topic do you think you will focus on for this semester's work? Why? Answer in one or two sentences. 
2. In your opinion, what is the most important step to take when reading research articles? According to the material you've watched and read, what is the most important step to take when reading research articles? Answer in one or two sentences.
3. After reading "Searching Basics" and/or watching the first two library tutorials, please find one (1) article on your chosen research topic that review and give the findings of a research study.  In responding to this discussion topic, give the author(s), the title of the article, and a brief one- or two-sentence description of the research study and its findings. (The activity in this last task will help you get started on your Critical Annotated Bibliography, which is Writing Assignment #1.)
4. Now take a moment to reflect on one classmate's chosen topic (refer to #2). Respond to his or her thread and write one to two sentences sharing your thoughts on his or her topic. 

LINKS to assignment:  

• How to Read and Comprehend Scientific Research Articles

PART 2

• Watch Library Tutorials #1, #2, and #3. Links to these videos appear in Learning Resources in this week's Content list. They demonstrate strategies to use when finding articles through OneSearch, a research tool that allows you to search on many databases at one time.
• Read the case below and complete the following tasks.

Assume you work for a company that is hiring more and more "Generation Z" employees.

Your supervisor has asked you to conduct research on issues regarding employees from Generation Z. She's heard that Generation Z may have different expectations of the work environment from those from older generations. In addition, she mentions that Generation Z might have different habits with regard to their use of technology.

In short, she has a vague idea about this generation, but nothing very definite—and she'd like to learn more. 

Because she needs basic information, your task is to conduct a very general search on Generation Z and their work or technology habits. You don't need to focus your topic now, although she may ask you for more information at a later date.

Here's what you'll need to do: 

• Using the strategies discussed in Video Tutorial #1, search on Generation Z and work to find your articles. Your search can be broad at this stage. 
  • List the topic you searched (e.g., "post-millennials")
  • List your search terms. Include at least three (3) terms. (e.g., "employees")
• Write the titles of the four articles and the journals in which they appeared.  (e.g., "Understanding Generational Differences in Workplace Environments," Harvard Business Journal) 
• Using the strategies discussed in Library Video #2, conduct a new search on a topic that's either related to your major or to your work. As the video demonstrates, use quotation marks around your search phrase. 
  • List your search phrase(s). (e.g., "academic writing")
  • List how many search results you received. (e.g., 151,022)
• Focus your search from question #2 by using the SU-subject terms option from the drop-down menu for one of the rows.
  • List the number of search results you have after limiting the search by using SU-subject terms. (e.g., 583)
• Finally, using the strategies mentioned in Video Tutorial #3, locate the subject guide for your major. If you haven't declared a major yet, please select one that interests you from drop-down menu. 
  • Describe any interesting resources you've discovered (1-2 sentences). (e.g., "Under 'Subject Guides for Writing,' I found a link to a helpful website, Purdue OWL Writing Resources. It includes tips on everything from grammar to APA, MLA, and CMS citations.")

Please note that you will not be able to see other students' responses to this discussion topic until you post your response.

LINKS:  

• Template for Taking Notes on Research Articles
• Identify Scholarly Articles UMGC Library Link
• Library Tutorial #1
• Library Tutorial #2
• Library Tutorial #3
• Searching Basics
• Different Types of Scholarly Sources. 

PART 3 is attached below