Core Competencies for Nurses

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Week 5: Core Competencies for Nurses 7171 unread replies.9393 replies. This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO). CO8 Selects evidence for best practice when planning professional nursing care for individuals, families, aggregates, and communities. (PO 8) Explore the website for the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative at http://www.qsen.org (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. How can the QSEN competencies for nurses be implemented into your workplace or professional nursing setting? If you are not currently employed as a nurse, consider a previous work setting that would have benefited from implementation of the QSEN competencies.

Examine the ethical implications of a controversial topic related to forensic psychology.

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Week 8 assignment Forensic Psychology and Ethical Implications For this paper, you will examine the ethical implications of a controversial topic related to forensic psychology. Choose from the following topics: Psychologists’ involvement in military interrogations Psychologists’ involvement in assessments related to death penalty cases In 1,000-1,250 words, consider the following: Discuss human rights as it relates to the controversy. Explain ethical implications that may arise for both sides of the controversy. A minimum of three peer-reviewed sources and the textbook should be used to support this paper. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Leading and Managing in Nursing,

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Week 5 discussion Leading and Managing in Nursing, Ch. 5, 26–30 Read the following from Leading and Managing in Nursing: Ch. 5: Legal and Ethical Issues Ch. 26: Delegation: An Art of Professional Nursing Practice Ch. 27: Role Transition Ch. 28: Self-Management: Stress and Time Ch. 29: Managing Your Career Ch. 30: Thriving for the Future Everyday Leadership Watch “TEDTalks: Drew Dudley—Everyday Leadership” from this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. As you watch, think of the ways you can impact people’s lives each day. Professional Development for Everyday Leadership Write a list of goals that you have for personal and professional development (e.g., make a public speech, write an article, hold an officer position, conduct research, gain experience as a manager). For each of the goals, identify the first small step you need to take toward achieving that goal. Think of how this exercise relates to everyday leadership as you are writing the goals. Assignment adapted from Leading and Managing in Nursing (Ch. 21), by Patricia S. Yoder-Wise, 2015, St Louis, MI: Elsevier. Copyright 2015 by Elsevier. Adapted with permission Delegation Search the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website for their joint statement on delegation. Review the Joint Statement on Delegation by the NCSBN and the ANA. Write a 90-word summary explaining three ways you can improve your delegation skills as a leader. Local campus students: Prepare to present and discuss your summary in the next class meeting. Online students: Post your summary and respond to at least one classmate’s post. FIRST MESSAGE #1 DELEGATION All RNs use delegation. How does delegation change when one moves into a leadership and management role? FIRST MESSAGE #2 LEADERSHIP What are some ways to incorporate everyday leadership into your routine at work?

Co-Occurring Disorders Paper

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Week 6 assignment Co-Occurring Disorders Paper

Write a 750-1,000-word paper regarding psychiatric disorders that may occur with substance use disorders. Your paper should address the following: What psychiatric syndromes that may co-occur with substance use disorders and addiction during adolescence? What is the combined impact of substance use disorders and psychiatric syndromes among adolescents? How can a DSM diagnosis affect an adolescent? Discuss the implications. Be sure to include a title page, introduction, conclusion, in-text citations, at least five scholarly references, and a reference section. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.