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Please note that this Assessment document has 8 pages and is made up of 3 Parts.

h. Data from scientific literature – Depending on the population and behaviors being studied, it is possible to identify some of the health priorities of a population by reviewing literature. Although there may not be published data on your specific population, studies completed within similar settings may provide useful information. Identify five published studies that may be of use in your needs assessment.

- Thirdly I was wondering if you had any other advice that could help me while im preparing and writing the assessment?

In today’s climate of clinical effectiveness and value for money, a greater level of skill is required of nurses. ”(Nursingtimes.net. 2011). For the likes of Jane, a resident in a nursing home, nursing assessment forms the bases of her care plan. The care plan must set out: the needs identified by the assessment (Nhs.uk,

This assignment was beneficial in assisting me to evaluate my employment potential as a RN. I can now see growth in my organization skills, ability to analyze my academic and clinical experiences, visualize my growth during nursing school, and showcase my accomplishments and competencies.

Fully describe how you could improve your scores relating to musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory systems & energy systems.

Nursing research is the scientific process of answering questions regarding health and illness relevant to nurses to gain objective knowledge about the proposed question (LoBiondo-Wood, & Haber, 2013). Research provides a foundation for our clinical practice, for example, regarding the best approaches for nurses to improve patient compliance with medication (NINR, 2012). A sample research

For the certification plan assignment, I took a practice test on AOTA’s website. The practice test on this website does not give an analysis of strengths and weakness. I feel that I need to review all of the areas on the certification exam. On the calendar, I set aside days to take the practice exam once a week for 2 hours. During the week, I will review material from Physical Dysfunction, Mental Health & Concepts and Pediatric Skills textbooks. My study times will range between 2 – 3 hours each

Health Assessment is a major part of care in the nursing profession. This topic was study in block one during which ten concepts were identified and further analyzed. First, I begin by giving a brief overview of what the concept entails as it pertains to health assessment. Secondly, current research available for each concept is presented. Then application of concepts to the current job (nursing) is given with particular examples of how these concepts can be useful where appropriate. Lastly application of each concept to current world is presented. Throughout the projects various research text are cited when necessary to bring out relevant points.

There are several methods of collecting data for nursing research. The best techniques for collecting data should be well-defined, reliable, valid and done so without interjecting person bias. Data collection for qualitative studies may be in the form of interviews or surveys, participants may take part in a focus group, or be observed in their natural environment. Techniques for quantitative studies could also include surveys, observation, historical data, physiological data, or tests (Tappen, 2016). Any of these approaches are useful collection methods however, the process used must be suitable to answer the research question.

evaluate the health status and make judgment about whether a problem or potential problem exists that requires nursing intervention. It also assesses the status of a previously identified problem or condition in relation to projected outcomes. Lastly, it identifies the strengths present in the situation, be it an individual, family, or community, that can be used to help solve problems. (p. 1)

The first of the five steps of the Nursing Process is assessment. Assessment is the step where the nurse collects information regarding the client’s previous and current health (Potter, Wood, & Ross-Kerr, 2010a, p. 159). When assessing an individual, there are several factors that need to be considered. For this paper, I subjectively and objectively collected information from R. Subjective data is made up of what the client tells the nurse (Potter, Wood, & Ross-Kerr, 2010a, p. 162). Objective data is composed of interpretations of other aspects of the client (Potter, Wood, & Ross-Kerr, 2010a, p. 162). During my interview with R, I asked her multiple questions regarding the determinants of health, which is subjective data, as well as assessed

           The research will notify the administration of the Nursing Unit the intend to conduct the study, which will be during Academic Semester.  A consent form that describes the purpose of the survey will be provided to the voluntaries students willing to participated

The second learning goal for this course centers on the subjects of qualitative and quantitative research. According to the Qualitative Research Consultants Association, qualitative research is defined as research “designed to reveal a target audience’s range of behavior and the perceptions that drive it with reference to specific topics or issues”(Qualitative Research Consultants Association, 2015, para 2). Conversely, quantitative research is defined as” any research based on something that can be accurately and precisely measured” (University of Wisconsin-Madison Ebling Library, 2016). The understanding of these terms and their place in nursing research will be required in the synthesis of data acquired through research. Modules that will address these topics are three and

1. Discuss the age specific physical assessment/s properly completed this week. State techniques you used in completing the physical assessment of your patient. Often these techniques will differ from an examination of an adult.