This is a graded discussion:100 points possible
due Jul 26Week 3 Discussion: Procedures and Evidence (Graded)
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Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to discuss what happens where you work when a care policy is not based on the current EBP research?
Course Outcome
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
- CO 3: Explain the use of evidence-based practice by leaders and managers. (POs 2, 8)
Due Date
- Answer post due by Wednesday 11:59 p.m. MT in Week 3.
- Two replies to classmates and/or instructor due by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 3.
Points Possible
100 points
Directions
- Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
- Integrate scholarly resources
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
- Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
- Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion
Step 1:Read the following case study:
A nurse has an order to complete a procedure on a patient. After reading the procedure, the nurse notices that it is not best practice and it has not been updated for 6 years. The nurse takes this issue to the nurse leader (charge nurse) and the nurse manager (unit manager).
Step 2:Your first post is based on thefirst letterof yourlast name. For example, if your last name is Smith, you would answer the nurse manager question. Please review the differences in these roles before posting.
The First Letter of your Last Name
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Question to Answer
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A-M
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What would you do as anurse leaderif your policy or procedure conflicts with the most recent evidence? Describe your response to this nurse.
Why is it importantto update policies and procedures? What are the risks if they are outdated?
What is your role as anurse leaderin assuring policies or procedures are up to date?
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N-Z
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What would you do as anurse managerif your policy or procedure conflicts with the most recent evidence? Describe your response to this nurse.
Why is itimportanttoupdatepolicies and procedures? What are the risks if they are outdated?
What is your role as anurse managerin assuring policies or procedures are up to date?
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Step 3:Reply to classmates in either group.
Your discussion post should look like:
- Paragraph one: What would you do as anurse leader or nurse manager(depending on your last name) if your policy or procedure conflicts with the most recent evidence? Describe your response to this nurse.
- Paragraph two:Why is itimportanttoupdatepolicies and procedures? What are the risks if they are outdated?
- Paragraph three: What is your role as anurse leader or nurse manager(depending on your last name) in assuring policies or procedures are up to date?
- Resources: Where did you find your data?
For my case study i want to pick nurse leader because my last name it's Lin