Research -Class Lecture -1000

Purpose: To guide how to find research and articles that are accessible for free through the Normandale Library.
Preparation: Participants are advised to bring laptops, computers, tablets, or any device with Internet access for article lookup relevant to their projects.
Deadline: The project is due after spring break.
Upcoming Topics: Evidence-based practice covering planned discussions in following classes.
Resources Provided: Test-taking strategies document posted under course documents.

Purpose: To help students prepare for upcoming tests, specifically mentioning Chelsea's exam in the next week.
Resource Characteristics: A PowerPoint presentation prepared through ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute).
- Length: The presentation is extensive.
- Effectiveness: Proven to improve students’ scores.
Recommendation: Students are encouraged to review the PowerPoint to discover useful strategies.

Exam Composition: Detailed description of the exam structure for students to expect.
- Total Questions: 36 questions on the exam.
- Question Types: Includes intricate questions worth two points and partial credit for 'select all that apply' questions.
- Scoring Methodology: NCLEX scoring approach explained as "right minus wrong" answers.
- Example: If four out of six answers are correct, two incorrect answers will deduct from the total score.
Additional Question Types: Exams will feature multiple choice, matching, and select all that apply questions, with multiple choice being the majority.
Dosage Count Questions: Each exam includes two dosage questions; the final exam will include four due to its higher stakes.

Open floor for questions regarding upcoming exams and clinicals.
Responses indicate a need for clarity on logistical aspects but no substantial inquiries were raised.

Definition: Holistic refers to an approach that is all-encompassing, considering multiple aspects of a patient’s life rather than just the physical symptoms.
Shift in Medicine: Emphasis on not just physical health but also emotional well-being, psychological health, and social determinants of health.
Care Planning: Holistic care integrates all identified factors into the planning of patient care.

Steps of the Nursing Process: 5 systematic steps are crucial in providing effective patient care:
1. Assess
2. Diagnose
3. Plan
4. Implement
5. Evaluate
Purpose: Assists nurses in identifying patients' needs, developing care plans, and assessing intervention effectiveness.

Key Concept: Assessing patients first is critical before actions or decisions are made regarding medications or other interventions.
Example Scenario: In pediatric care, monitoring a restless toddler may require understanding their behavior rather than reacting to a drop in vitals without assessment.

Definition: An approach that prioritizes the needs, values, and preferences of the patient in their care.
Key Aspects:
- Autonomy: Patients should be given the right to make their health decisions, even if healthcare providers might disagree.
- Collaboration: Engage with patients to create achievable and realistic health goals together.
- Personalization: It's essential to tailor care to the individual needs of the patient while also promoting education about their health.

Definition: Caring embodies kindness and concern for others and is fundamental to the practice of nursing.
Responsibility: Nurses must possess personal attributes, a substantial knowledge base, and clinical experience to ensure effective nursing care.

Definition of Competencies: Understanding quality and safety in nursing is essential for preventing common issues such as medication errors and falls.
Organization: Houston, an organization focusing on nursing quality and safety excellence, emphasizes reducing incidents of harm through safe practices.

Reflective Learning: Self-reflection is encouraged not merely as an assignment but as a learning tool essential for personal growth in nursing.
- Practice: Ongoing reflections after simulations and assessments help students identify areas of improvement and reinforce learning.
Questions Promoted during Reflection:
- What could have been done better?
- What were my strengths?
- What areas need improvement?

Description: Students are encouraged to work in groups for collaborative learning through case studies provided.
Engagement Encouraged: Interaction among peers is encouraged to foster discussion and idea exchange on applying holistic nursing concepts to patient scenarios.