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Nurse Leadership and Accreditation

Leadership and Accreditation
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Points Possible – 100
Value of Voluntary Accreditation.
Discuss the value of voluntary accreditation in promoting a professional environment that includes accountability of the organization and care providers – ie. communication skills, peer review, advocacy for patients and families, report in of errors, etc.
20 Points.
Role of Nurse Executive.
Articulate the role of the Nurse Executive in leading and managing processes related to voluntary accreditation. Include expectations from an organizational perspective, and expectations from the perspective of the accrediting body.
20 Points
Leader Interview.
50 Points
• Interview: Interview a nurse leader you have not previously interviewed in course 5339 or 5340 who above your current level who has responsibility for ensuring an organization is ready for an accrediting visit. Discuss the nurse leader’s position within the organization. Identify voluntary accreditations in which the organization participates. (10 points)
• Accreditation Responsibility: Discuss the job responsibilities of the nurse leader related to accreditation. (10 points).
• Learning from Success: Provide an exemplar of a leadership action initiated by the nurse leader that influenced a positive outcome in accreditation. (10 points)
• Learning from Failure: Provide an exemplar of a leadership action identified by the nurse leader that could have been done differently to improve outcomes of an accreditation visit. (10 points)
• Cost:Benefit Analysis: From the nurse leader’s point of view, is the cost of preparation worth the benefits of accreditation. (10 points)
APA Format and Organization.
Title Page. Use titles and sub-titles as indicated. Reference List (4-6 references) . Content 500 – 1000 words.
10 Points
Rubric
5340 3.4 Voluntary Accreditation & Leadership
5340 3.4 Voluntary Accreditation & Leadership
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVoluntary Accreditation 20.0 to >13.0 pts
Proficient
The value of voluntary accreditation is clearly identified and discussed with rationale. 13.0 to >7.0 pts
Competent
The value of voluntary accreditation is identified with rationale but incomplete. 7.0 to >0 pts
Novice
The value of voluntary accreditation is not clearly identified, rationale deficient.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRole of the Nurse Executive 20.0 to >13.0 pts
Proficient
Clearly articulate the role of the interviewed nurse leader in leading and managing processes related to voluntary accreditation as well as expectations of the organization and the accrediting body. 13.0 to >7.0 pts
Competent
The role of the interviewed nurse leader in leading and managing processes related to voluntary accreditation as well as expectations of the organization and the accrediting body is present but could be more clearly articulated. 7.0 to >0 pts
Novice
The role of the interviewed nurse leader in leading and managing processes related to voluntary accreditation as well as expectations of the organization and the accrediting body is missing or deficient.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInterview 10.0 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Clearly identified is the nurse leader interviewed, position within the organization, and voluntary accreditation’s which the organization participates. 6.0 to >4.0 pts
Competent
Nurse leader is identified, position, and voluntary accreditation’s could be better articulated. 4.0 to >0 pts
Novice
Nurse leader is identified, position and voluntary accreditation’s are unclear.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccreditation Responsibility 10.0 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Responsibilities of the nurse leader in the accreditation process is clearly articulated. 6.0 to >4.0 pts
Competent
Responsibilities of the nurse leader in the accreditation process is present but could be more clearly articulated. 4.0 to >0 pts
Novice
Responsibilities of the nurse leader in the accreditation process is unclear.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning from Success 10.0 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
An exemplar is clearly articulated a leadership action initiated by the nurse leader that influenced a positive outcome in accreditation. 6.0 to >4.0 pts
Competent
An exemplar is provided but not clearly articulated a leadership action initiated by the nurse leader that influenced a positive outcome in accreditation. 4.0 to >0 pts
Novice
An exemplar is not provided or is inadequately presented.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning from Failure 10.0 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
An exemplar is clearly articulated of an erroneous action related to voluntary accreditation. articulated 6.0 to >4.0 pts
Competent
An exemplar is presented but not clearly articulated of an erroneous action related to voluntary accreditation. articulated 4.0 to >0 pts
Novice
An exemplar is not presented or is inadequate.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCost:Benefit Analysis 10.0 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Cost:Benefit of voluntary accreditation from the Leader’s perspective is clearly articulated. 6.0 to >4.0 pts
Competent
Cost:Benefit of voluntary accreditation from the Leader’s perspective is present but could be more clearly articulated. 4.0 to >0 pts
Novice
Cost:Benefit of voluntary accreditation from the Leader’s perspective is not present or inadequate.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/APA 10.0 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Met required elements of organization/APA re: Title Page, Formatting,Spelling, Punctuation, Syntax, Grammar and Word Count, and References. 6.0 to >4.0 pts
Competent
Some errors in organization/APA re: Title Page, Formatting, Spelling, Punctuation, Syntax, Grammar and Word Count, and References. 4.0 to >0 pts
Novice
Multiple error. Missing or inadequate crucial elements in organization/APA re: Title Page, Formatting, Spelling, Punctuation, Syntax, Grammar and Word Count, and References.
10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
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Case Study on COPD, Heart Failure, Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus

COMPREHENSIVE CASE STUDY: COPD, Heart Failure, Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus

Review the following case study and complete the questions that follow. For this assignment, write your responses to each question as one narrative rather than separating your responses by question number. Include an introduction and a conclusion. Submit your answers using APA format, well-written sentences, and detailed explanations. Your analysis must be scientifically sound, necessary, and sufficient. Paper must be a minimum of 8 pages, plus references and title page.

You must also include a bibliography of at least 3 sources (with at least one non Internet source). Refer to the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

Case Study

M.K. is a 45-year-old female, measuring 5’5” and weighs 225 lbs. M.K. has a history of smoking about 22 years along with a poor diet. She has a history of Type II diabetes mellitus along with primary hypertension. M.K. has recently been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Her current symptoms include chronic cough, more severe in the mornings with sputum, light-headedness, distended neck veins, excessive peripheral edema, and increase urination at night. Her current medications include Lotensin and Lasix for the hypertension along with Glucophage for the Type II diabetes mellitus.

The following are lab findings that are pertinent to this case:

Vitals
BP 158/98 mm Hg
CBC
Hematocrit 57%
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) 7.3 %
Arterial Blood Gas Assessment
PaCO₂ 52 mm Hg
PaO₂ 48 mm Hg
Lipid Panel
Cholesterol 242 mg/dL
HDL 32 mg/dL
LDL 173 mg/dL
Triglycerides 1000 mg/dL
  1. What clinical findings correlate with M.K.’s chronic bronchitis? What type of treatment and recommendations would be appropriate for M.K.’s chronic bronchitis?
  2. Which type of heart failure would you suspect with M.K.? Explain the pathogenesis of how this type of heart failure develops.
  3. According to the American Heart Association 2017 new guidelines, and M.K.’s B.P. value, what stage of hypertension is she experiencing? Explain the rationale for her current medications for her hypertension. Also, discuss the impact of this disease in the U.S. population.
  4. According to the lipid panel, what other condition is M.K. at risk for? According to this case study, what other medications should be given and why? What additional findings correlate for both hypertension and Type II diabetes mellitus?
  • Interpret the lab value for HbA1c and explain the rationale for this value in relation to normal/abnormal body function?

Developing Child Paper

For this second assignment, you will either a) need access to a child between the ages of ½ year
and 12 years (don’t just grab a random kid off of the street, make sure that you know the parents
and that you explain to them exactly what your project entails), or b) make up a fictional child
between the ages of ½ year and 12 years. In this paper, you will address the child’s development
with respect to several areas that we’ve covered in the developmental lectures. To start, you’ll
want to describe the child in terms of:
Name, age, background information, and other general details,
Identity development (both past and current issues related to Erikson’s theory of identity
development and Marcia’s theory),
Cognitive development (both past and current issues related to Piaget’s theory of cognitive
development),

Attachment type (based on Ainsworth’s theory of attachment),
And moral development (based on Kohlberg’s theory)
After describing the above details, you need to test the child (or pretend to test the child if you’re
using a fictional child) on a Piaget-related age appropriate struggle that they’re currently going
through (e.g. object permanence). You need to describe their performance on this test, using
terms from Piaget’s work to describe your findings and experimentation. You must also propose
a few ways that you might be able to help the child master this challenge—or another cognitive
challenge that they might be focused on—by building off of the theories and terminology of Lev
Vygotsky.
In the end, you will earn points for providing the following information:
Your description of the child that you’re “testing”, with each section being between 1 to 3
paragraphs long
Your description of your “experiment” on the child, the child’s performance, what this indicates
about his/her cognitive development, and how you might be able to help this child better
understand the cognitive concept more effectively
Proper grammar, creativity, and depth of coverage in the paper

Properly formatted in-text citations and reference list (use APA Format)
Notes:
The written portion of the assignments (not the reference page) should be a maximum of three,
typed, double-spaced, pages in length—do not mess with font size and margins to make your
paper longer or shorter. You will not lose points for having a paper that is shorter than three
pages, but if you are fulfilling all of the requirements, your paper will be at least two full pages.
Make sure that your paper is written as an expository essay. It needs to be coherent, with
smooth transitions between topics, and it must be in essay form. You should not have different
sections in your paper. There should also be no bullet points or other forms of separation in the
paper.
Please write several drafts, spell check, proofread, and revise your work before submitting your
assignment. You will not receive full credit if your assignment contains multiple grammatical,
spelling, or stylistic mistakes.