In nursing or healthcare, the culture of innovation is mainly associated with leadership through which nurse leaders focus on using their skills to promote health reforms. Such reforms focus on changing healthcare service structures that foster innovation (Porter-OGrady & Malloch,…
I have always been motivated to succeed in all aspects of professional training and education. I am also motivated to improve patient care delivered and patients outcomes, such as reduced hospital stay. According to Gardenier et al. (2017), a doctor…
Dysfunctional behaviors in healthcare come in different forms and influence an organization’s effectiveness. For example, toxic interactions negatively impact relationships within health organizations (Porter-O’Grady & Malloch, 2018). A toxic trait that I have experienced at my place of work as…
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) program will arm me with the knowledge and skills required to secure new job opportunities. The course will also prepare me sufficiently to provide quality and holistic care to patients based on evidence and…
Practice change projects involve various stakeholders at the organization or community level. They include individuals affected by the proposed change and those with vested interest in the project outcomes. The different stakeholders must collaborate to achieve the project objectives (Norris…
Clinical Problem Description Incidents and adverse events resulting in patient injuries in healthcare facilities and home care settings are significant public health problems worldwide (Ree & Wiig, 2019). Four out of 10 patients who receive care in primary and ambulatory…
Healthcare professionals record a significant increase in stress resulting from the pandemic’s impacts. Mindful meditation is an effective stress-reduction strategy as established by Callus et al. (2020). Mindful meditation allows healthcare providers to pay non-judgmental devotion to their cognitive, physical,…
Practice Question The following practice question will serve as the basis for the proposed DNP capstone project: In obese children aged 12-17 years (P), does parent-involved childhood obesity program (I) compared to the current practice (C) impact children’s physical activity,…
Available literature indicates pre-eclampsia is a public health concern. Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal-related mortality. Available evidence recommends patient education to address risk factors. Thus, this quality improvement (QI) aims to improve blood pressure in women with a…
Childhood obesity is a growing national and worldwide health issue affecting children (Hammersley et al., 2019). Treatment of childhood obesity is challenging. This is attributed to numerous contributing factors, including environment, genetics, eating habits, physical activity, family and cultural customs,…