APA format

1) Minimum 24 pages  (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum of three paragraphs per page

You must strictly comply with the number of paragraphs requested per page.  

The number of words in each paragraph should be similar

         Part 1: minimum 3 pages (48 hours)

         Part 2: minimum 3 pages (48 hours)

         Part 3: minimum 6 pages (Due 26 hours)

         Part4: minimum 6 pages (Due 26 hours)

         Part 5: minimum 6 pages (Due 26 hours)

Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms

        The number of words in each paragraph should be similar

        Must be written in the 3 person

         All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph

         The writing must be coherent, using connectors or conjunctive to extend, add information, or contrast information. 

         Bulleted responses are not accepted

         Don’t write in the first person 

         Do not use subtitles or titles      

         Don’t copy and paste the questions.

         Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 

********************************It will be verified by SafeAssign (Identify the percentage of similarity of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)

4) Minimum 6 references (APA format) per part not older than 5 years  (Journals, books) (No websites)

All references must be consistent with the topic-purpose-focus of the parts. Different references are not allowed 

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next

 Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

Q3. Research is…………………………………………………. (a) The relationship between……… (b) EBI has to

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:

Part 1.doc 

Part 2.doc

__________________________________________________________________________________

The number of words in each paragraph should be similar

Part 1: Advanced Pharmacology

Topic: Metformin

Purpose: Educate your colleagues on the drug you have selected. The presentation must include information about the:

1. Describe drug pharmacology  and: (One paragraph)

a. Pharmacokinetics

2. Name (One paragraph)

a. Brand name

b. Generic name

c. Dosing

3. Indications for use and: (One paragraph)

a. Side effects

4. Contraindications (One paragraph)

a. Children

b. Mild-age

c. Elderly

5. Use during pregnancy (One paragraph)

6. Perform a cost analysis of the drug (One paragraph)

a. Local (Miami)

b. Regional (USA)

c. Global

7. Case (Three paragraphs)

a. Provide a patient case study on a patient in which you would utilize the drug you have selected (One paragraph)

b. Describe the appropriate patient education.(One paragraph)

c. What is your role as a Nurse Practitioner for prescribing this medication to this patient on your case study presentation? (One paragraph)

i. Describe the monitoring and follow-up.

Part 2: Theoretical and nursing

Topic: Pregnancy and STD

Goal: The purpose of this assignment is to identify a theory or model which can be used as a framework for a future evidence-based project

1. Describe the topic (One paragraph) and include

a. Static data in USA

i. Florida

ii. Miami

2. Describe why Health Belief Model (HBM) is relevant to your selected topic of advanced practice nursing (Two paragraphs)

3. Explain how the Health Belief Model (HBM) can be used as a framework to guide evidence-based practice to address the issue or concern  (One paragraph) and 

a. Give an briefly example (One paragraph)

4. Discuss the unique insight or perspective offered through the application of this theory or model (One paragraph) and 

a. What are the benefits for APNs if they use the model selected to apply t the topic (One paragraph)

 5. Describe why the topic is relevant for evidence-based practice (One paragraph) and 

a. Describe why the model is relevant for evidence-based practice (One paragraph) 

Part 3: Capstone

 Theoretical framework:  Watson’s Caring Theory 

Picot question:  Is it possible that in the ICU unit with patients aged 65 years or more,  the rate of errors due to incompatibility of intravenous medications is reduced by implementing a training program for nurses for 8 weeks, compared to the rate of errors before training?

 It should not reflect your opinion, but rather Evidence Based Practice should be applied

1. Review of Literature (This is a synthesis rather than a study by study review) (Ten paragraphs: One paragraph per article)

a. Review and discuss literature Synthesize the10 research studies attached

b. Describe quality and applicability to your PICOT question

c. Address the similarities

i. Differences

ii. Controversies

2. Analyze and apply knowledge directly to your PICOT (Two paragraphs)

a. The studies that you cite in this section must relate directly to your PICOT question.

3. Provide precise body of evidence for your Practice Change (One paragraph)

4. Discuss objectives for your practice change (One paragraph)

5. Discuss where the problem exists and (One paragraph)

a. Why it exists

b. What is the preposition for change

6. Describe Pros vs Cons, current state of problem (One paragraph)

7. Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of all the sources you have found. (Two paragphs)

Part 4: Capstone

Theoretical framework:    health belief model (HBM)  

Picot question: Can the implementation of a 2-month program on sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents aged 14 to 17 years improve their knowledge about the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases compared to their knowledge before the program’s implementation?

 It should not reflect your opinion, but rather Evidence Based Practice should be applied

1. Review of Literature (This is a synthesis rather than a study by study review) (Ten paragraphs: One paragraph per article)

a. Review and discuss literature Synthesize the10 research studies attached

b. Describe quality and applicability to your PICOT question

c. Address the similarities

i. Differences

ii. Controversies

2. Analyze and apply knowledge directly to your PICOT (Two paragraphs)

a. The studies that you cite in this section must relate directly to your PICOT question.

3. Provide precise body of evidence for your Practice Change (One paragraph)

4. Discuss objectives for your practice change (One paragraph)

5. Discuss where the problem exists and (One paragraph)

a. Why it exists

b. What is the preposition for change

6. Describe Pros vs Cons, current state of problem (One paragraph)

7. Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of all the sources you have found. (Two paragphs)

Part 5: Capstone

Theoretical framework:    Orem’s self-care model  

Picot question:   Is it possible that the turnover rate due to burnout is reduced after implementing a mental health program for 10 weeks, compared to the nurses’ turnover rate before the program? 

 It should not reflect your opinion, but rather Evidence Based Practice should be applied

1. Review of Literature (This is a synthesis rather than a study by study review) (Ten paragraphs: One paragraph per article)

a. Review and discuss literature Synthesize the10 research studies attached

b. Describe quality and applicability to your PICOT question

c. Address the similarities

i. Differences

ii. Controversies

2. Analyze and apply knowledge directly to your PICOT (Two paragraphs)

a. The studies that you cite in this section must relate directly to your PICOT question.

3. Provide precise body of evidence for your Practice Change (One paragraph)

4. Discuss objectives for your practice change (One paragraph)

5. Discuss where the problem exists and (One paragraph)

a. Why it exists

b. What is the preposition for change

6. Describe Pros vs Cons, current state of problem (One paragraph)

7. Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of all the sources you have found. (Two paragphs)