Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and treatments can become complex.

What has your experience been with patient involvement in treatment or healthcare decisions? 

In this Discussion, you will share your experiences and consider the impact of patient involvement (or lack of involvement). You will also consider the use of a patient decision aid to inform best practices for patient care and healthcare decision making.

To Prepare:

• Review the Resources and reflect on a time when you experienced a patient being brought into (or not being brought into) a decision regarding their treatment plan. 
• Review the Ottawa Hospital Research Institutes Decision Aids Inventory at https://decisionaid.ohri.ca/. 
  • Choose For Specific Conditions, then Browse an alphabetical listing of decision aids by health topic.

NOTE: To ensure compliance with HIPAA rules, please DO NOT use the patients real name or any information that might identify the patient or organization/practice.

QUESTION

Post a brief description of the situation you experienced and explain how incorporating or not incorporating patient preferences and values impacted the outcome of their treatment plan. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain how including patient preferences and values might impact the trajectory of the situation and how these were reflected in the treatment plan. Finally, explain the value of the patient decision aid you selected and how it might contribute to effective decision making, both in general and in the experience you described. Describe how you might use this decision aid inventory in your professional practice or personal life.

Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the significance of statistical application in health care. Include the following:

1. Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership.
2. Consider your organization or specialty area and how you utilize statistical knowledge. Discuss how you obtain statistical data, how statistical knowledge is used in day-to-day operations and how you apply it or use it in decision making.

Three peer-reviewed, scholarly or professional references are required.

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 LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Submit a paper which compares and contrasts two mental health theories:

• You may choose your theories from the textbook or from other sources.
• Describe each theory, including some history about the person who developed the theory and the major ideas and applications of the theory.
• Describe the ways in which the two theories are similar, and how they differ.
• Include a statement of how each theory could be used in your nursing practice. Include specific patient examples if you have them. You may also critique the theory: Is there anything with which you disagree or are there any problems you can identify?
• It is expected that this essay will be 2-3 pages in length (not including the title page), double-spaced. Your paper should include an introduction and conclusion and proper APA citations from any source material you use, including your text.

This week we discuss Teens, Sexuality, and Education. Design a PowerPoint presentation for high school aged students discussing normative aging changes, sexuality, STDs, and prevention.  The PPT should consist of a title slide, objective slide, 10 content slides, and a reference slide. Be sure to use 2 sources and cite them on the slides where used in APA format. The Rubric is for a PPT please review carefully for full credit.

In the PPT:

 Discuss normal body changes that occur through puberty into young adulthood

 Discuss pregnancy and prevention

 Discuss specific STDs, causes, symptoms, complications and treatment. You should include a slide or two for each of the following: 

o  Gonorrhea

o  Chlamydia

o  Herpes

o  HIV

o  Syphillis

o  HPV

When selecting images, remember your audience is high school students!

• How do cultural beliefs affect the health of a patient?
• What spiritual practices should be considered by the FNP planning care for a patient?
•  Please discuss a time in your past clinical experience when a patient’s care was impacted in someway by cultural or spiritual influence. Remember to protect privacy! I hope you enjoy this and learn from each other

The patient was a Jewish lady, who had not had a bowel movement in 3 weeks. She was uncomfortable with me educating her on her diet and exercise choices. please give apa 6ed references from to 2015 to present, 2 paragraphs

In Week 1 you began building a foundation for your success by considering a network; individuals and teams that can help you to clarify and execute on the vision. A network is most helpful when you are comfortable asking questions. Chances are other members of your network have experienced similar questions and may have helped guide others toward resolutions that can be helpful now.

In this Discussion, focus on the questions you are ready to ask as your journey begins. Keep in mind that sharing questions is often a great way to help others who have similar questionseven if they do not realize it!

To Prepare:

• >Reflect on questions or concerns you might have as you begin the MSN program.
• >Consider the individuals, teams, and departments you previously considered in Week 1 and how they may provide >support to address these questions and concerns. Then, identify potential individuals, teams, or departments within >Walden or your network that you can turn to for assistance in answering these questions and/or concerns.
• >must have citations. Must have 3 scholarly references at least 5 years old.
• >Needed by 1/12/2020

Disc/ussion: Strategies for Addressing Q

As you read the article you choose for this assignment, consider the questions below

What is cultural competence? Why is it important for healthcare professionals? 

How do communication skills support organizational culture, mission, and philosophy and improve cultural competence? 

How can the points presented in the article help the healthcare industry improve how its professionals relate to one another as well as the patients they serve? 

Your critique must meet the requirements below. 

Your critique must be at least three pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. 

Identify the main topic or question and the authors intended audience. 

Comment on the article by sharing your opinions on what appears to be valid and invalid. 

Discuss if you agree with the authors assertions, and share why you do or why you do not agree.   

All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.

Learning styles represent the different approaches to learning based on preferences, weaknesses, and strengths. For learners to best achieve the desired educational outcome, learning styles must be considered when creating a plan. Complete “The VARK Questionnaire,” located on the VARK website, and then complete the following:

1. Click “OK” to receive your questionnaire scores.
2. Once you have determined your preferred learning style, review the corresponding link to view your learning preference.
3. Review the other learning styles: visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic, and multimodal (listed on the VARK Questionnaire Results page).
4. Compare your current preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred learning style.
5. Examine how awareness of learning styles has influenced your perceptions of teaching and learning.

In a paper (7501,000 words), summarize your analysis of this exercise and discuss the overall value of learning styles. Include the following:

1. Provide a summary of your learning style according the VARK questionnaire.
2. Describe your preferred learning strategies. Compare your current preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred learning style.
3. Describe how individual learning styles affect the degree to which a learner can understand or perform educational activities. Discuss the importance of an educator identifying individual learning styles and preferences when working with learners.
4. Discuss why understanding the learning styles of individuals participating in health promotion is important to achieving the desired outcome. How do learning styles ultimately affect the possibility for a behavioral change? How would different learning styles be accommodated in health promotion?

Cite to at least three peerreviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, 

Reflect on Florida’s current health education programs such as Zika Free Florida, Tobacco Free Florida and consider what part the media plays in such disease prevention programs. Identify a specific public health issue that you believe needs to be highlighted in health policy and based on your textbook readings discuss how social media can be used as a health promotion tool to improve public awareness on the selected topic.

Important Note:

APA style, 350 words minimum, 3 references less than 5-7 years published.

Describe the nurse’s role and responsibility as health educator. What strategies, besides the use of learning styles, can a nurse educator consider when developing tailored individual care plans, or for educational programs in health promotion? When should behavioral objectives be utilized in a care plan or health promotion?