FIRST PAPER

Benchmark – Nursing Process: Approach to Care

The nursing process is a tool that puts knowledge into practice. By utilizing this systematic problem-solving method, nurses can determine the health care needs of an individual and provide personalized care.

Write a paper (1,750-2,000 words) on cancer and approach to care based on the utilization of the nursing process. Include the following in your paper:

1. Describe      the diagnosis and staging of cancer.
2. Describe      at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and      methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.
3. Discuss      what factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of      various cancers in Americans.
4. Explain      how the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide education and support.      What ACS services would you recommend and why?
5. Explain      how the nursing process is utilized to provide safe and effective care for      cancer patients across the life span. Your explanation should include each      of the five phases and demonstrate the delivery of holistic and      patient-focused care.
6. Discuss      how undergraduate education in liberal arts and science studies      contributes to the foundation of nursing knowledge and prepares nurses to      work with patients utilizing the nursing process. Consider mathematics,      social and physical sciences, and science studies as an interdisciplinary      research area.

You are required to cite to a minimum of four sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

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. 

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

2.1: Incorporate liberal arts and science studies into nursing knowledge.

3.1 Utilize the nursing process to provide safe and effective care for patients across the life span.

SECOND PAPER

Advocacy Through Legislation

Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy role to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that govern the larger health care system.

For this assignment, identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity for advocacy through legislation. Research the issue and use the “Advocacy Through Legislation” template to complete this assignment.

You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice. 

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

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. 

AttachmentsNRS-440V-RS4-AdvocacyThroughLegislation.docx

Advocacy Through Legislation

Identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity to be advocated through legislation. Research the issue and complete the sections below. For each topic that requires the listing of criteria, a minimum of two criteria should be identified and discussed. Add more rows as is appropriate for the topic/proposal.

Problem

In no more than 250 words, describe the   problem, who is affected, and the current ramifications. Explain the   consequences if the issue continues.

Idea for Addressing Solution

In no more than 250 words, outline your   idea for addressing the issue and explain why legislation is the best course   for advocacy.

Research the Issue

Perform research and compile information   for your idea. Present substantive evidence-based findings that support your   idea for addressing the problem (studies, research, and reports). Include any   similar legislation introduced or passed in other states.

Evidence 1

Evidence 2

Stakeholder Support

Discuss the stakeholders who would support   the proposed idea and explain why they would be in support.

Stakeholder(s) Supporting 1

Stakeholder(s) Supporting 2

Stakeholder Opposition

Discuss the stakeholders who would oppose   the proposed idea. Explain why they would be in opposition and how you would   prepare to debate or converse about these considerations.

Stakeholder(s) Opposed 1

Stakeholder(s) Opposed 2

Financial Incentives/Costs

In no more than 250 words, summarize the   financial impact for the issue and the idea (added costs, cost savings,   increased revenue, etc.). Provided support.

Legislature:   Information Needed and Process for Proposal

Discuss the how to advocate for your   proposal using legislation. Include the following:

Provide the name and complete contact   information for the legislator.

Describe the steps for how you would   present this to your legislator. 

Outline the process if your legislator chooses   to introduce your idea as a bill to congress.

Christian Principles and Nursing Advocacy

In no more than 250 words, discuss how principles   of a Christian worldview lend support to legislative advocacy in health care   without bias. Be specific as to how these principles help advocate for inclusiveness   and positive health outcomes for all populations, including those more   vulnerable, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, culture, race,   religion/belief, etc.