Write a 5–6-page article on a controversial topic related to pharmacology. Explain appropriate use of pharmacology; the relationship between quality patient outcomes, patient safety, and the use of pharmacology; and how the topic affects communities and organizations. Describe inequities regarding access to pharmacological treatments.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Apply practice guidelines and standards of evidence-based practice related to pharmacology for safe and effective nursing practice.
(IMPORTANT) -Explain the appropriate use of pharmacology.
Competency 2: Explain the relationship between quality patient outcomes, patient safety, and the appropriate use of pharmacology and psychopharmacology.
(IMPORTANT) -Explain the relationship between quality patient outcomes, patient safety, and the use of pharmacology.
(IMPORTANT) -Explain how pharmacology affects communities and organizations.
Competency 3: Apply the principles and practices of cultural competence with regard to pharmacological interventions.
(IMPORTANT) -Describe inequities regarding access to pharmacology.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations of a nursing professional.
(IMPORTANT) -Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Correctly format paper, citations, and references using current APA style.
Assessment Instructions
In your professional nursing practice, you will likely encounter both patients and coworkers whose personal or cultural views on pharmacology may be quite different from your own. Understanding the most current research on pharmacological topics will help you make informed choices.
For this assessment, imagine your supervisor asks you to write an article on a controversial topic for the organization’s monthly newsletter in which you review the most recent research on the topic. She stresses you must present a balanced overview and equally address the pros and cons of the topic.
Preparation
Complete the following as you prepare to write your article:
Choose a topic from the list below:
The use of medical marijuana.
The use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) versus traditional Western medicine.
Experimental drug programs and disease management.
Mandated vaccinations for children and the implications for parental choice not to vaccinate.
Search the Capella library and the Internet to locate peer-reviewed research articles on your selected topic. The information you use to support your work in this assessment must be as recent as possible.
