PURPOSE

·  The purpose of this initial paper is to briefly describe your search strategies when identifying an articles that pertain to an evidence-based practice topic of interest.

REQUIREMENTS/PREPARING THE PAPER

·  Each student will sign-up for a group to formulate an evidence-based practice topic of interest 

(My topic is Interventions to promote social interactions in children with autistic disorder spectrum)

·  Each group will formulate research question using PICO format. 

P: Children with autistic disorder 

I: Play therapy

C: no therapy, no intervention

O: increase social behaviors

·  Each group member will search, retrieve, and receive approval for 1 PRIMARY DATA ARTICLE to answer the group Research Question.

(I will attach the article for you to use my professor already approved it)

·  Paper should include a Title and Reference pages.

·  Page Length: 3-4 pages Excluding Title and Reference pages

·  PAPER FORMAT

Clinical Question

Research Question- Describe problem

·  Accurately and clearly states your research question using PICO format

·  P: Children with autistic disorder

·  I: Play therapy

·  C: no therapy, no intervention

·  O: increase social behaviors

Overview of the Problem- Overview/Significance of problem in terms of outcomes or statistics

·  What statistics document this is a problem? (facts and figures)

Significance of the Problem-

·  What statistic document this is a problem?

·  What health outcomes result from this problem. Why should people be concerned about this problem?

Purpose of Paper

·  Describe the purpose of topic search strategy (ITSS) paper

(The purpose of this paper is to describe search startegies to find evidence supporting our group’s PICO question.)

Search Strategy

Search Terms

·  List all terms used to search for your article (i.e. breast cancer, screening, mammography, intervention, assessment, influencing factors….etc.)

(I used autism, social behavior, and therapy)

·  List Chamberlain library database used (i.e. EBSCO, Medline, OVID, PubMed….etc.)

( I used EBSCO)

·  Google search engine is NOT the library database

Availability of Articles

·  How many research articles were available to answer your research question?

·  Provide numbers of articles, NOT just saying “plenty, sufficient, many…etc.

Refinement Decisions

·  What decision(s) have changed from your original search strategies? (i.e. peer-review, within last 5 years, primary data article, full-text….etc.)  

·  As you did your search, what decisions did you make in refinement to get your required articles down to a reasonable number for review?

·  What was your rationale for your decision to change from original search strategies?

Final Article

· Describe decisions you made to specifically select 1 PRIMARY DATA ARTICLE as relevant for answering your Research Question 

Level of Evidence

Addresses Topic/Relevance to PICO

·  Describe how article addresses the topic, purpose and key points (i.e. therapy, intervention, prognosis, risk factors, assessments, or meanings….etc)

Evidence Level Pyramid

·  Identify and describe the level of evidence based on Evidence Level/Hierarchy Pyramid 

·  Refers to Handout (Quick Guide to Designs in an Evidence Hierarchy)

Study Type

·  Identify study type of article: Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed-Method Study

 Format

Use of headings for each section

Use of APA format (7th edition)

due in 2 hours….. 

1 paragraph only  

I am writing a hip hop dance history paper and need a thesis statement 1 paragraph. 

 This particular assignment is asking for your term paper thesis statement. This should be a one to two paragraph statement that describes what your are going to be writing about and how you are going to ultimately “defend” your argument. For example your thesis may be that Michael Jackson is the greatest dancer of all time. And you are going to then prove it by showing his early emulation of James Brown when he was learning his craft as a member of the Jackson 5. Or perhaps you want to show argue that the term ‘contemporary dance’ relates more to the theatrical dance styles of ballet, jazz and modern dance rather than the social dance styles of street dance and Latin dance.  You would then be comparing the theatrical dance styles vs. the social dance styles through the platform of reality television dance shows such as “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars”.  Don’t forget that the thesis statement starts as a topic (of dance in this case) and ultimately you must argue (and defend) your thesis statement through your term paper.  

To Prepare:

• Review the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template provided in the Resources.
• Select an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation or choose one of interest to you.
• Review community, state, or federal policy evaluation and reflect on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program or policy described.

The Assignment: (2–3 pages)

Based on the program or policy evaluation you selected, complete the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template. Be sure to address the following:

• Describe the healthcare program or policy outcomes.
• How was the success of the program or policy measured?
• How many people were reached by the program or policy selected?
• How much of an impact was realized with the program or policy selected?
• At what point in program implementation was the program or policy evaluation conducted?
• What data was used to conduct the program or policy evaluation?
• What specific information on unintended consequences was identified?
• What stakeholders were identified in the evaluation of the program or policy? Who would benefit most from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation? Be specific and provide examples.
• Did the program or policy meet the original intent and objectives? Why or why not?
• Would you recommend implementing this program or policy in your place of work? Why or why not?
• Identify at least two ways that you, as a nurse advocate, could become involved in evaluating a program or policy after 1 year of implementation.

 

Description: This is a 4 page paper about either a creative genius of your choosing (Thomas Edison? Einstein? Michelangelo? Beyonce? Lucille Ball?) or a creative business (DuPont, Corning, IDEO? Pixar?). You can either read a full biography or research the person or organization using several sources. The paper should include: Description and background of the person/organization, 2) why you chose him/her/it, 3) what this person/org achieved (briefly), 4) how he/she/it fuels their creativity (his or her own, or if a company, its workforce) and 5) include a self reflection.  Knowing what they do, what are some things YOU DO to fuel your creativity? What else could you do going forward? . #4 and #5 are  most important. At the end of the paper, summarize by listing at least ten to fifteen things that this individual did to fuel his/her/its creativity.  Here are some examples: 

• Da Vinci kept journals and notebooks.  He dissected eyes and other body parts. He learned many mediums – painting sculpting, etc. 
• Ian Flemming (author), designed golf courses in his spare time.
• Steven Hillenburg, the creator of Spongebob, had been a marine biology professor who had a keen interest in art and began drawing visual images for his student which he then began animating. He continuously worked on acquiring new skills. He watched old movies.
• Beyonce learned dressmaking from her mom, who designed all of her early costumes. Her mom had sewn clothing for priests and nuns in exchange for Beyonce’s tuition.
• Etsy has employee-led workshops where associates teach others their hobbies, and they regularly engage their shop owners in planning

The important thing about this project is that you learn and be able to share not just what they achieved, but what they did to nurture their creativity.  You must include sources.

 

Interpersonal Process Recording (IPR)

Purpose

This assignment will help prepare you for conversations with clients with a mental health condition.

Course Competency

Describe the foundations of mental health nursing.

Transferable Skill

Communication: Displaying capability in writing, reading, and oral communication; understanding of non-verbal language.

Instructions

It will be carried out with two students working together. This is a “role play exercise,” in which one student is the student nurse, and the other will role play as a client. In this assignment, the nursing student will be demonstrating the therapeutic nurse-client relationship and analyzing the therapeutic and nontherapeutic techniques used. You will take turns in the roles.

This is not about always having therapeutic responses. It is about learning from practice and review. It is expected that you will think of other ways to respond or interact with the client that may be more therapeutic after the interaction is terminated. After the conversation is over, you will complete in IPR form.

The client roles are:

• Mr. Jones is a 69-year-old retired engineer. He was admitted to the in-patient psychiatric unit the previous day. His daughter had called the police when he locked himself in his bathroom and refused to come out. She thought he was suicidal. He was brought to the hospital by the police and was admitted on involuntary status. He has been reticent since admission but told his daughter he had no reason to live since his wife died.
• Diagnosis: Major Depressive Disorder
• Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for suicide.
• Mrs. Alvarez is a 34-year-old female who has lived in this country for the past 10 yrs. She is a stay at home mom with three small children. Her husband works two jobs to support the family. Lately, she has been extremely anxious and fears that her children will become ill or injured. This seems to be an unrealistic concern, but she has been unable to sleep well and has lost 15 lbs. in the past month. She is a voluntary admission and states she knows she needs help.
• Diagnosis: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective coping

You will select the role you wish as a client and take turns switching roles. After the conversation, you will document the interactions using the form provided and following the guidelines instructions for each column.

IPR Form Explanation

The IPR is completed with the form to guide you, and the rubric to explain the grading process for content.

IPR Form

• The first column is for you, the nursing student’s, comments/ questions, and responses. You may want to include the introduction process. It is understandable if the initial conversation is more superficial to establish rapport. You may not want to include all of this but move on to the more focused interaction. Your nonverbal communication is included here.
• Then, the conversation will move to a focus on the client’s feelings, concerns, issues as he/she has identified them. After the introduction, it may be beneficial to establish with the client a short- term goal for the interaction.
• The second column is for the client’s comments, questions, responses. Also, the nonverbal reactions of the client are included in this column.
• The middle column is for you to write what you are thinking or feeling.
• The last two columns are for you to document the technique that you used in that portion of the conversation. If it is a non – therapeutic response, you are to write the response and think of how you could revise to more therapeutic response. You can change any response if you think of how you could have responded differently but, identify and change all non – therapeutic responses.

Remember, this is an assignment that will assist you in all communication with others.

Explanation of the Rubric Criteria for Interpersonal Process Recording (IPR)

• Communication (20 verbal entries, ten nonverbal, ten techniques)
• Criteria 1 Nursing Interaction (verbal and nonverbal) – Nursing statements and questions demonstrate a positive, caring approach and show insight into the client needs. These interchanges will include the introduction process, but not the more superficial interchanges. Nonverbal communication techniques are also recognized. Thoughts and feelings are identified and documented.
• Criteria 2 – The client verbal statements and questions are documented. Nonverbal communication is also observed and interpreted. You may also identify defense mechanism(s) used by the client.
• Criteria 3 – All communication techniques used are identified (using titles previously reviewed).
• Criteria 4 – All non-therapeutic techniques to be identified and changed to a therapeutic method. If in the review of the interaction, a more appropriate or therapeutic approach (verbal or nonverbal) is identified, document how this response/ statement would be changed

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.