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Dissemination of research findings in the clinical nursing literature

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Dissemination of research findings in the clinical nursing literature occurred at two levels: through articles that reported studies of potential value to the nurse’s practice and citations to research publications within articles. Relevance to clinical practice. Disseminating research in journals that are geared to clinicians is essential to increase nurses’ awareness of research findings that might be relevant to their practice (Oermann, Nordstrom, Wilmes, Denison, Webb, Featherston, & Kowalewski, 2008). The American Association of Critical Care Nurses Journal would be a great place to present my project because the success of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) bundles in preventing ventilator associated pneumonia largely depends on the knowledge and cooperation of critical care nurses. Educating them will bring awareness to the difference that they as nurses can make. Over 100,000 nurses and nursing students currently subscribe to The American Association of Critical Care Nurses Journal. The National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition would be a good conference to discuss my project because the conference focuses on evidence based practices and has critical care nurses from around the country and beyond. It is a good way to educate but also a great place to learn from others in the same field. The exposition also allows nurses to collect CE hours for attendance so this will add an extra incentive for nurses to participate. The conference offer more than education; it also offers an environment for support and inspiration. Nurses come with an open mind ready to learn and getting nurses to understand the need for change is half the battle.
Oermann, M. H., Nordstrom, C. K., Wilmes, N. A., Denison, D., Webb, S. A., Featherston, D. E., & Kowalewski, K. (2008, January). Dissemination of research in clinical nursing journals. Retrieved January 29, 2018, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18171391

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VIDEO ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENTS 

VIDEO ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENTS                  (4X25)                         Value: 100 points                       Each student will view and analyze their choice of four (4) of the following video clips. Your analysis should evaluate the questions: why, who, what, where, when, how and the resulting impact, either positive or negative. The guidelines for the evaluation are:

  • 2-3 written pages
  • Double spaced
  • One inch margins
  • Thesis statement
  • Provide evidence of your evaluation which means you may have to use outside sources
  • Cite any outside sources in the Chicago Manual of Style format (See Sierra Writing Guide in Canvas)
  • Identify the video by name
  • Student name
  • Section

The assignment may be handed in by hard copy or may be submitted by electronic means. When submitting electronically use Microsoft Word. Do not submit a pdf file because I do not have the edit capability on my computers.Declaration of Independence

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PSY/250 Psychology of Personality

PSY/250 Psychology of Personality

Respond to the following questions in 175 to 260 words each:
· What makes the psychoanalytic-social perspective of personality unique?
· What are the main components of each of the psychoanalytic-social personality theories? What are some of the main differences between theories?
· Choose one of the psychoanalytic-social personality theories, and apply it to your own life. Explain your own personality and personality development through this theory.
Format your paper, including all citations, according to APA guidelines.
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Dissemination of EBP

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Dissemination of EBP is an important part of practice change. Writing a journal article or presenting at a conference allows information to reach a number of nurses outside one’s clinical practice site. For my EBP project of early mobility of ICU patients, a journal that would be appropriate to help disseminate information is the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC). This is a bimonthly journal from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) that focuses on evidence-based practice and offers the latest advancements in clinical research (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, n.d.). This journal goes out to every AACN member, of which there are currently over 100,000. I receive this journal, and while I don’t read every article, I do skim through and read the ones that are of interest to me and pertain to my job.
A nursing conference that would be an appropriate option for dissemination of my EBP project is the annual National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition (NTI) put on by AACN. NTI offers education including new evidence based knowledge that makes an impact at the bedside (American Association of Critical Care Nurses[AACN]). Presenting information at NTI would allow me to share my research and experiences with other critical care nurses from around the country. This year the conference is in Boston and they expect over 7,000 nurses to attend (AACN, n.d.). I have not attended NTI, but I hear it is full of useful education and activities that improve patient care.
References
American Association of Critical Care Nurses[AACN].(n.d.). Retrieved from American Association of Critical Care Nurses:
https://www.aacn.org/about-aacn
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. (n.d.). AACN journals. Retrieved from American Association of Criticial-Care Nurses: http://www.aacnjournals.org/

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Criminal Investigation (Spring 2018) – Assignment #1

 
Criminal Investigation (Spring 2018) – Assignment #1
 
You are a detective in a medium-sized city. You have been assigned a “high profile” investigation that has attracted local and nationwide media attention. There are pressures to make an arrest and see the suspect convicted. Some are calling for the death penalty. There is also the victim’s family to consider in your investigation.

· How would you address the media and community who are pressuring you to make an arrest?

· How do you satisfy your superiors who are demanding a “speedy” investigation without cutting corners?

· How do you address the family that is asking you why the investigation is taking so long?

· What resources can you call upon to further your investigation?

· What are some of the first steps you might take in your investigation?