Jean Watson's influence on nursing practice is significant. As all theorists do, she has a perspective through which she views nursing care and practice. This activity will help frame the guiding principles of University of Phoenix curriculum through the application of theory-based thinking. Describe the five patterns of knowledge and how they can be applied in nursing practice. Summarize the main points of Jean Watson's theory of human caring, including the 10 carative factors. Determine how Jean Watson views the following patterns of knowledge: Empirical knowledge (the science) Esthetic knowledge (the art) Ethical knowing (what constitutes good actions for that patient) Personal knowing (nurse-patient relationship) Explain which pattern(s) are more evident or easier to apply in Watson's theory of human caring, citing specific examples to support your explanation. Reflect on how you may (or do) use caring science in practice and cite a practice scenario in which you could or do apply the theory to patient care. Cite a minimum of two sources in text and include a page or slide with APA-formatted references, depending on how you format your assignment. Format your assignment as one of the following: 15- to 20-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes 15- to 20-minute oral presentation with detailed speaker notes 1,050- to 1,225-word paper Another format approved by your instructor

This project provides an opportunity to apply financial management concepts to a case study for a healthcare organization. The project helps examine the fundamentals of healthcare finances, assets, budgets, cost and financial analysis. You will create and/or review financial statements and reports, then provide a recommendation based on issues identified in the case. You will have an opportunity to critically analyze a financial case and provide recommendations.The following link provide several cases to choose from. Choose a case that interests you, based on the overall description and noted financial challenge or issue. http://www.warbirdconsulting.com/category/healthcare-case-studiesThe first part of your project will require you to choose a financial management case. Review the provided cases related to healthcare and financial management, and choose a specific case. The case you choose you will use throughout the course to complete your project assignments.Submit a minimum 2-page report that:Identifies the topic and case you have chosen.Describes the financial issues outlined in your case.Describe perspectives of the financial challenges.Briefly discusses its relevance specifically to financial management in a healthcare organization.You will need to use a minimum of (3) scholarly/academic sources for your research. You will need to incorporate the sources into the content and use a minimum of (1) in-text citation per source. Examples of scholarly sources include academic journals, peer-reviewed articles, and case studies. The references should specifically address related financial challenges outlined in your case and/or offer additional perspectives. Academic scholarly journals can be access through the Rasmussen Online Library. You can explore Article by Subject (Health Care or Business), to start your search.Include an APA formatted reference page to document your sources.This document will serve as your Introduction section of your project.

Identify a quality improvement opportunity in your organization or practice. In a 1,250-1,500 word paper, describe the problem or issue and propose a quality improvement initiative based on evidence-based practice. Apply "The Road to Evidence-Based Practice" process. Include the following: Provide an overview of the problem and the setting in which the problem or issue occurs. Explain why a quality improvement initiative is needed in this area and the expected outcome. Discuss how the results of previous research demonstrate support for the quality improvement initiative and its projected outcomes. Include a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years, not included in the course materials or textbook, that establish evidence in support of the quality improvement proposed. Discuss steps necessary to implement the quality improvement initiative. Provide evidence and rationale to support your answer. Explain how the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated to determine whether there was improvement. Support your explanation by identifying the variables, hypothesis test, and statistical test that you would need to prove that the quality improvement initiative succeeded. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Topic: "Hildegard Peplau's Interpersonal Relations" Conceptual Model Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual model. Prepare a 5 slide PowerPoint in which you describe the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its application in nursing practice. Include the following: 1. Provide three evidence?based examples that demonstrate how the nursing theory supports nursing practice. Provide support and rationale for each.