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I need a PowerPoint poster done to represent this.
she says it’s just ONE slide consisting of many images and points 

I will upload an example.

the following is the paper that the poster is to represent:

The Efficacy of Conventional Bed Alarms in Preventing Falls in Hospitalized Patients: State of the Science and Strategies Moving Forward

Abstract

Background

Inpatient falls are a seemingly intractable problem in hospitals amongst a vulnerable and increasingly aging population.  They result in emotional, physical, and financial harm to all involved, and nurses are often held responsible for these outcomes.  Recent efforts have moved away from earlier mechanical and physical restraints in an effort to find effective, safe, and less restrictive means to protect patients.  Bed alarms are frequently utilized to this end, but the evidence is unclear.

Clinical Question

Are conventional bed alarms effective in preventing falls in hospitalized patients?

Purpose

The aim of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness and practicality of bed alarms, both through literature review and independent action.

Methods

A search was conducted for peer-reviewed literature from the last 10 years.  Sources published in English and containing combinations of the keywords “bed alarm,” “fall,” “hospital,” “nursing,” “history,” and “restraint” were used.  Miami Dade College Library and Google Scholar proved most useful.

Synthesis of Evidence

The available research was either unreliable or suggested that bed alarms are ineffective.  It further expressed concern over negative characteristics of the devices.

Change

The literature review made clear the need for dissemination of the results, thereby correcting misconceptions, as bed alarms are in use without supporting evidence.  Further apparent was the need for a collection of suggestions in the hope of further fruitful innovation.

Implementation Strategies

A proposal was put forth to create an accredited continuing education course for nurses that, by means of pre- and post-tests and a survey, will be measurable, will educate on the state of affairs, and will solicit enlightenment toward better nursing interventions.

Implications

Research illustrated that the use of bed alarms is highly questionable.  They are widely used, nonetheless, perhaps because it is felt that doing anything is better than doing nothing.  It is dangerous, however, to rely on such a device for patient safety.  It is imperative that today’s nurses be educated on the reality of bed alarms and be drafted to help create something better.

​Keywords: bed alarm, fall, hospital, nursing

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  Directions: Read chapter 1 of the Giver and answer the following questions.
1. What did the word “frightened” mean, according to Jonas?
2. What were Jonas and the toehr children taught to be careful about?
3. How did Jonas decide he felt? What was causing this feeling? 

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In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative, or an unmet educational need specific to a patient population or community. The student may also choose to work with an interprofessional collaborative team.

Students should select a topic that aligns to their area of interest as well as the clinical practice setting in which practice hours are completed.

Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Include the following:

1. The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal.
2. The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed.
3. A description (providing a high level of detail) regarding the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.
4. Effect of the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.
5. Significance of the topic and its implications for nursing practice.
6. A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice.

You are required to cite to a minimum of eight peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS!! 

ALL 8 ARTICLES NEED TO BE PEER-REVIEWED AND NO OLDER THAN 5 YEARS OLD

MY TOPIC IS ON: FACILITATING HAND-OFFS: IMPROVING COMMUNICATION IN THE PACU

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

 topic; Health is a privilege 

Research what your assigned stance means.  Now post a 200-word post based on your assigned stance and back it up with a reputable reference (so no Wikipedia or blogs). 

Your assigned stance may not be what you truly believe, but that is what makes us acknowledge other people’s viewpoints.

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE UPLOADED DOCUTMENT!!!

In this assessment, you will evaluate the physicians’ practice financial condition based on the following Relative Value Unit (RVU) calculations and analysis:

1. Average and Marginal Costs per RVU,
2. Total Average Cost,
3. Total Marginal Cost per CPT code, and
4. Analyzing the information to assist the physicians in using these costs appropriately and making informed decisions.

Attention Wizard Kim       

Please pay attention to Week 8 Discussion: Quality indicators in Long-term care and Home health care.

 Please pay attention to learning resources for citations.

 Regarding the IRB view of participants in research, 

who are the groups of people that the IRB considers vulnerable for research participation in the 45 CFR 46? 

In other words, what are the identified vulnerable groups of people for research that the IRB will focus on? 

Please answer these questiosn separated and use at least 2 sources no later than 5 years.

The case study demonstrates a role related and ethical conundrum when the nurse is taking care of an end stage aggressive lung cancer patient, Mr. Wilson, who expressed suicidal intentions to the nurse and asked to keep the secret from his family and the hospital staff. 

If the nurse knows of Mr. Wilsons’ plan for rational suicide, would the nurse be obligated to intervene? If so, what actions could the nurse take at this point? Does a nurse have the right to try to stop a person from committing rational suicide (to act in the best interest of the patient)? Is a nurse supposed to support the person’s autonomous decision to commit rational suicide? even when that decision is morally and religiously incompatible with the nurse’s perspective? What is the nurse role? 

The case study must be typed in APA format with a minimum of 750 words (excluding first and references page) with a minimum of 4 evidence-based references using the required Arial 12 font. Follow the APA example paper (in text citations and references) under the folder APA tools. Make sure references are used according to APA guidelines and electronic references must be from reliable sources.

Plagiarism FREE

 Soap note about patient with  Prostate Cancer 

Follow the MRU Soap Note Rubric as a guide

Use APA format and must include minimum of 2 Scholarly Citations. no more than 5 years.

Soap notes will be uploaded to Moodle and put through TURN-It-In (anti-Plagiarism program)

Turn it in Score must be less than 10% or will not be accepted for credit, must be your own work and in your own words. Copy paste from websites or textbooks will not be accepted or tolerated. Please see College Handbook with reference to Academic Misconduct Statement.

 The Assessment and Plan should be of your own work and individualized to your made up patient.