STEP 1 Submit your Field Experience report here. Instructions: 1. Visit a CAM practitioner as a patient. 2. Write a report on your experience. 3. Your report should be in APA format, 2 to 3 pages, and it should answer the following questions:

Field Experience due September 23

STEP 1

Submit your Field Experience report here.

Instructions:

1. Visit a CAM practitioner as a patient.

2. Write a report on your experience.

3. Your report should be in APA format, 2 to 3 pages, and it should answer the following questions:

a. Where did you go and why did your chose to go there?

b. What was your initial impression?

c. What ailments did you 'share' with the practitioner?

d. What recommendations did the practitioner give you?

e. Will your follow his or her recommendations?

f. Did you experience any results?

4. Attached the paid receipt of service. Remove credit card or bank information when submitting the receipt.

5. Type your report/summary in a WORD Document, then upload your file by clicking " Upload File" .

Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Skills for Nurse Leaders due September 24

Assignment Overview:

This week, students will critically reflect on the role of emotional intelligence, empathy, communication styles, and conflict resolution in nursing leadership and patient-center care, drawing on professional frameworks and scholarly insights by reading and reflecting on the following articles:

· Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, and Interpersonal Skills in Healthcare Education Links to an external site.

· Conflict Resolution Strategies for Nurse Leaders Links to an external site.

· Communication Styles Links to an external site.

· Communication During Transitions of Care Links to an external site.

Effective nurse leaders must navigate complex interpersonal dynamics while fostering safe, inclusive, and collaborative environments. This assignment invites you to explore how emotional intelligence (EI), empathy, communication, and conflict resolution strategies have shaped your leadership during your Capstone clinical practice experience.

Instructions:

1. Read the four (4) articles above.

2. Please answer the the following questions for each article listed below.

3. Reflect on a clinical situation during your Capstone experience where emotional intelligence (EI), empathy, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution strategies, and the use of different communication styles helped overcome communication challenges with patients/family members, nurses, or other team members:

· Empathy & Interpersonal Skills -  Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, and Interpersonal Skills in Healthcare Education Links to an external site.

· Conflict Resolution Strategies -  Conflict Resolution Strategies for Nurse Leaders Links to an external site.

· Communication Styles -  Communication Styles Links to an external site.

· Communication Challenges -  Communicating During Transitions of Care Links to an external site.

4. Your response must be a minimum of 150 words to earn credit for each article.

5. In your response, address all of the following: 

· In what ways did empathy and interpersonal skills, as discussed by McNulty and Politis (2023), influence your interactions during your Capstone practice experience?

· In what ways, did you apply ANA's (2023) conflict resolution strategies to address workplace issues during your Capstone practice experience? 

· Since reading Think Cultural Health (n.d.) article on communication styles, name three ways you have changed your communication style when interacting with patient, families, nurses, and other team members during your Capstone clinical practice experience.

· What strategies as outlined by Gurses et al. (2024), did you use to overcome communication challenges with patients, nurses, and other team members during your Capstone clinical practice experience?

Guidelines:

1. For this assignment (i.e., academic paper), students must follow  APA (7th ed.) format Links to an external site. , which means that all students will need to include the following elements in their paper:

· Title page

· 1-inch margins

· Use headings and subheadings

· Use citations (i.e., parenthetical and narrative) to cite their articles

· List references in alphabetical order on a separate page

2. This assignment is a reflection; this means that students will read their assigned articles and then reflect on these topics and how they apply to their practice.

3. Students are expected to follow standard grammar and spelling rules

4. There is a word count minimum for each question and answer.  Credit will only be given for answering the questions completely and meeting the word count posted. Please do not rush through the assignment, and do not procrastinate.

5. Copyleaks Policy

. This course uses Copyleaks, a plagiarism detection software, to ensure academic integrity.

. Students can check their assignment's Copyleaks score as soon as they submit their assignment in Canvas.

. If a student's Copyleaks similarity score is 20% or higher, the assignment must be revised and resubmitted to reduce the score.

. Any assignment with a final Copyleaks score above 20% will receive a grade of 0 points.

6. Please review the assignment's "Grading Rubric" before you start working on it to make sure you understand all the requirements.

7. Upload the file by clicking "Upload File."

Module 5 – Professional Development Plan due October 1

Assignment Overview:

Students will develop a comprehensive professional development plan that integrates self-assessment, networking, leadership, and continuous improvement to enhance their nursing careers.

Instructions:

1. Complete each section listed below for the Professional Development Plan. 

2. Your plan must follow the guidelines listed below.

Sections:

Introduction:

· Provide a brief overview (minimum of 100 words) of the importance of professional development in nursing.

Self-Assessment and Reflection:

· Objective: Engage in self-assessment and reflection to identify areas for professional development and set actionable goals for continuous improvement.

· Actions – SMART Goals

· Name two actions that you can take to achieve the above objective using the SMART Goals format.

Networking Opportunities:

· Objective: Participate in networking opportunities to build professional relationships and expand career prospects.

· Actions – SMART Goals

· Name two actions that you can take to achieve the above objective using the SMART Goals format.

Leadership Skills:

· Objective: Demonstrate leadership skills through active involvement in team projects and organizational initiatives in the clinical practice environment.

· Actions – SMART Goals

· Name two actions that you can take to achieve the above objective using the SMART Goals format.

Continuous Improvement:

· Objective: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by seeking and incorporating feedback from peers, mentors, and supervisors.

· Actions – SMART Goals

· Name two actions that you can take to achieve the above objective using the SMART Goals format.

Conclusion:

· Summarize the key points of your professional development plan using a minimum of 100 words.

· Reflect on how this plan will help you achieve your career goals.

Guidelines:

1. For this assignment (i.e., academic paper), students must follow  APA (7th ed.) formatLinks to an external site. , which means that all students will need to include the following elements in their paper:

· Title page

· 1-inch margins

· Use headings and subheadings

· Use citations (i.e., parenthetical and narrative) to cite their articles

· List references in alphabetical order on a separate page

2. Students are expected to follow standard grammar and spelling rules

3. Please do not rush through the assignment, and do not procrastinate.

4. Copyleaks Policy

· This course uses  Copyleaks, a plagiarism detection software, to ensure academic integrity.

· Students can check their assignment's Copyleaks score as soon as they submit their assignment in Canvas.

· If a student's Copyleaks similarity score is  20% or higher, the assignment must be revised and resubmitted to reduce the score.

· Any assignment with a final Copyleaks score above 20% will receive a grade of 0 points.

5. Please review the assignment's "Grading Rubric" before you start working on it to make sure you understand all the requirements.

6. Upload the Professional Development Plan file by clicking " Upload File."

To begin  Module 5 – Professional Development Plan, click on " Start Assignment" above (located – top-right side of screen). 

 Need help with  Canvas? Review the  Student Manual: Assignment ChapterLinks to an external site.  video.

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EBP Model ePoster – Project

Assignment Overview: due october 5

Here is a step-by-step instructions guide for creating an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) ePoster using the (c) 2025 Johns Hopkins EBP Model. This guide helps you organize and present your EBP project in a professional poster format for dissemination. Each section corresponds to a part of the poster and aligns with the Johns Hopkins EBP model and publication standards.

Instructions:

1. Download the required tools to use for this assignment:

· The (c)  Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model & Tools Links to an external site.  website will provide all the forms/appendices required.

· After completing the permission forms, students will use the information gathered to create their EBP Model ePoster.

· Download MDC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Presentation/Design Tool's ePoster Template Links to an external site.

· Download  Miami Dade College's Medical Campus Logo Links to an external site.  to place on your Evidence-Based Model ePoster.

2. Then, use each form/appendix to complete each section listed below for the EBP ePoster. 

3. Please review the following example (i.e., Allan et al., n.d.) of a John Hopkins EBP poster before starting your work.  Your poster should look similar to the example.

3. https://nursing.jhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Shelley20Fuld20Poster20Final2011-22-14.pdf Links to an external site.  

Sections:

Title and Abstract

Review Appendix A: EBP Project Steps and Overview before starting work on your EBP Model ePoster

· Title: Clearly identify the project as evidence-based. Make it concise and informative.

· Abstract: Summarize the project, including:

· Rationale for the EBP project

· EBP question (PICO format)

· Literature search and appraisal methods

· Key findings and synthesis

· Recommendations for practice

Introduction

Use content from Appendix B to complete this section.

· Rationale: Describe the clinical problem, its significance, and the risks of not addressing it.

· Available Knowledge: Summarize current knowledge from literature (local, national, and global).

· EBP Question: Present the question using the PICO format.

Methods

Use content from Appendix B and Appendix C.

· Information Sources: List databases, guidelines, and other sources used.

· Examples of databases:

· Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

· https://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/search.html Links to an external site.  

· CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE with Full Text, ScienceDirect, PubMed,  

· Go to MDC's Learning Resources:  https://www.mdc.edu/learning-resources/ Links to an external site.  

· Click on "Databases"

· Search Methods: Describe inclusion/exclusion criteria, date limits, and rationale.

· Keywords: Provide search terms used.

· Article Screening: Explain how articles were screened (title, abstract, full text).

· Appraisal Process: Describe how articles were appraised (tools used, reviewers, consensus process).

· Synthesis & Translation: Outline how evidence was synthesized and translated into practice recommendations.

Results

Use content from Appendix G.

· Study Selection: Report the number of articles screened and included. Use a flow diagram if possible.

· Study Characteristics: Summarize key details (author, population, intervention, outcomes, limitations).

· Findings: Use tables or charts to display individual study results clearly.

Discussion

Use content from Appendix H.

· Synthesis of Evidence: Summarize overall findings, strengths, and quality of evidence, and recommendations.

· Limitations: Discuss limitations of both the literature and your review process.

· Conclusions: Restate the problem and summarize how the project addressed the EBP question.

Implications for Practice

Use content from Appendices C & I.

· Translation Strategies: Describe recommendations and action plans tailored to your organization.

· Outcomes: Identify measures used to evaluate success. If implemented, report results.

Overall Poster Design, APA Format, and Spelling/Grammar

APA 7th Edition FormattingLinks to an external site.

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· All required APA elements are present and correctly formatted:

· title page

· 1-inch margins

· headings/subheadings

· in-text citations (parenthetical and narrative),

· reference list in alphabetical order

Grammar & Spelling

·

· Clear, professional writing is essential for effective communication.

· All text should be free of spelling errors and grammatical mistakes.

· Sentences must be well-structured, concise, and easy to read.

· Proper punctuation, capitalization, and word usage should be consistently applied throughout the poster.

Tips for Poster Design

· Use clear headings and consistent formatting.

· Include visuals (tables, charts, and diagrams) to enhance understanding.

· Keep text concise and focused—use bullet points where possible.

· Ensure logical flow from problem identification to recommendations.

Copyleaks Policy

· This course uses Copyleaks, a plagiarism detection software, to ensure academic integrity.

· Students can check their assignment's Copyleaks score as soon as they submit their assignment in Canvas

· If a student's Copyleaks similarity score is 20% or higher, the assignment must be revised and resubmitted to reduce the score.

· Any assignment with a final Copyleaks score above 20% will receive a grade of 0 points.

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