2. NP TOPIC PAPER (25%)
Abstract: (5 pts) – APA format 7th Edition Student Format
Organization of paper. Grammar/Writing Style (45 pts)
• Paper is logically organized.
• Paper proceeds from introduction to summary and appropriate thoughts/literature are presented.
• All sections of paper outline are discernable.
• APA format for scholarly paper. Proper use of APA headings and scholarly writing. Ideas should be logically presented. Paper is without spelling or grammatical errors.
Summary and Analysis (20 pts)
The cited problem / topic is relevant and adequately described with respect to the literature. The
literature is analyzed, critiqued and /or synthesized; application/relevance of all cited evidence.
Implications for practice (15 pts)
The implications addresses all of the cited obstacles and/or improvement for practice change.
References (10 pts) APA Format
A variety of references are used incorporating literature form the major scholarly journals in nursing and healthcare. Current references within past 5 years (unless seminal or classic information is presented). Sometimes the literature is weak, or even non-existent, on a particular topic. If so, make a
statement in your paper.
Contribution (5pts)
Does the paper contribute to advanced practice nursing? Is it publishable? Does it extend the
knowledge/thinking that exists? Is the view taken creative and/or innovative?
The Impact of Covid The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to these issues, creating more dangerous workplace conditions and exhausted and overworked nurses. Healthcare providers have also been challenged to adapt to new treatment and vaccination protocols in attempts to stem the spread of this novel virus. A 2021 survey from Trusted Health found that 46% of nurses say their commitment to nursing has waned. Meanwhile, Mental Health America reported that nurses have higher exposure to COVID-19 and are more likely to feel tired than other healthcare professionals.
Abstract
COVID -19 has altered many plans in the health system affecting tremendously US nurses career plan. Statistics are showing in the last past two years that nurses are planning to leave the workforce or change their career. This pandemic has been affecting and triggering further mental health and challenges among Nurses. The number of patients and lack of personal are making nurses job every day more difficult and stressful for nurses. Education system and nursing schools has been affected, many nursing schools turned away more than 91,000 qualified applicants due to the lack of faculty, education space, and resources. In addition, most nurses have decided to retire early due to the physical and emotional demands. The demand for nurses has only increased, causing many to burn out and leave to maintain their physical and mental health.
References
Hickling, Matthew T., and Scott D. Barnett. 2022. “Psychological Impact of COVID‐19 on Nursing Personnel: A Regional Online Survey.” Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) 78 (9): 3025–33. doi:10.1111/jan.15339.
Lopez, V., Anderson, J., West, S., & Cleary, M. (2022). Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Further Impact Nursing Shortages? Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 43(3), 293–295. https://doi-org.adelphi.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/01612840.2021.1977875
Agu, C. F., Stewart, J., McFarlane, S. N., & Rae, T. (2021). COVID‐19 pandemic effects on nursing education: looking through the lens of a developing country. International Nursing Review, 68(2), 153–158. https://doi-org.adelphi.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/inr.12663
Etemad, K., Hatami, H., Nikpeyma, M., Mowla, F., & Fallah Atatalab, F. (2023). Long-term Complications of COVID-19 in Nursing Staff; a Retrospective Longitudinal Study. Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine, 11(1), e17. https://doi-org.adelphi.idm.oclc.org/10.22037/aaem.v11i1.1785
Pinazo-Hernandis, S., Galvañ Bas, A., Dosil Diaz, C., Pinazo-Clapés, C., Nieto-Vieites, A., & Facal Mayo, D. (2022). [The worst year of my life. Emotional exhaustion and burnout due to COVID-19 in nursing home professionals. RESICOVID study]. Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia, 57(4), 224–229. https://doi-org.adelphi.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.regg.2022.06.001