What is the main issue for your organization in addressing a solution to evidence-based nursing practice? Discuss what might be the first step in addressing and resolving this issue. 

Research the delivery, finance, management, and sustainability   methods of the U.S. health care system. Evaluate the effectiveness of   one or more of these areas on quality patient care and health   outcomes. Propose a potential health care reform solution to improve   effectiveness in the area you evaluated and predict the expected   effect. Describe the effect of health care reform on the U.S. health   care system and its respective stakeholders. Support your post with a   peer-reviewed journal article.

 How can electronic fetal monitoring inhibit the normal progress of labor? What can nurses do as advocates to counteract this effect?  

Mrs. J is repeatedly asking for a nurse; other patients are complaining, and you simply cannot be available to Mrs. J for long periods.  Considering the setting and the OBRA guidelines, what would you do to manage the situation?

Suicide Theories

Introduction and Alignment

The PMHNP should have an understanding of the different etiologies underlying suicidal behavior in order to assess and intervene effectively.

Upon completion of this assignment, you should be able to:

• Research theories of suicide.
• Explain how these theories are important in your practice.

Resources

• Textbook: Sadock, B.J., Sadock, V.A., & Ruiz, P. (2015) – Chapter 23
• Textbook: Wheeler, K. (2014) – pages 143-167.

Instructions

1. Research theories of suicide. 
2. Write a 3 page paper comparing and contrasting at least 2 theories of suicide. 
   1. Is there one theory that resonates most with you?  Explain why. 
   2. How can you use these theories in practice? 
3. Use APA formatting throughout the paper, citations/references should be included
4. When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor using the Dropbox by the end of the workshop. 

Select here to access the Dropbox.

Assessment Criteria

Criteria

Points

Question answered comprehensively

• 2 theories discussed – both compare and contrast (20)
• Discuss how both could be used in practice (10)
• Pick one that fits with their clinical practice – explains reasoning (10) 

40

Paper APA formatted, references and citations in correct APA format

5

Writing style/punctuation/grammar, minimum length of 3 pages

5

Total Points

50