NSG 4068 Week 4 Project – Reaching Out a Solution

NSG 4068 Week 4 Project – Reaching Out a Solution

Political analysis is an essential part of the nursing profession. It involves the systematic attempt to comprehend, examine, assess as well and elaborate any form of political phenomena by breaking it down into theoretical parts to understand the relationship between its linked variables (Manson et al., 2016). Political analysis starts with identifying and describing the problem and then executing approaches to achieve the best solution or change. Finding the solution entails the application of different sources of power to drive an issue through the lawmaking process. That being said, this project is meant to answer each of the questions stated below as regards the political analysis case scenario.

What is the issue?

The issue is about the automatic emergency defibrillator (AED), which was inaccessible to a spectator who had a sudden cardiac arrest. Such restriction was inappropriate because AEDs should be accessible to everyone for emergency purposes, especially in public places, malls, schools, sports stadiums, airports, and office buildings. It should be noted that most individuals who experience sudden cardiac arrest do not survive; however, the accessibility and use of an AED can save lives. Within the first few minutes after the cardiac arrest occurs, an AED can be used to check the heart rate of the victim and subsequently alert the user if there is a need of electric shock to aid the victim in recovering his or her normal heartbeat (Murugiah et al., 2014). In this case, inaccessibility of AED would result in detrimental effects and even death.

Is it my issue, and can I solve it?

It is the responsibility of a school nurse to offer preventative services, complete assessments, administer immunizations, provide health education, develop school health policies, establish interventions for diseases and injuries, create emergency care plans for students, and report infectious diseases (Todaro et al., 2018). Thus, to enhance school health and offer suitable interventions, it is essential for the nurse to take part in identifying a proper solution to the issue presented in this case scenario. As illustrated, the AED is already available but not accessible to the users. The school nurse can solve this issue by deciding an appropriate location for the device to enable everyone to access it.

Is this the real issue or merely a symptom of a larger one?

The issue is real because the life of someone is at stake and needs considerable attention to prevent it from escalating.

Does it need an immediate solution, or can it wait?

The issue needs a prompt solution because it can lead to death if it is not addressed. Research has demonstrated that over 300,000 victims experience cardiac arrest per year in the United States (Murugiah et al., 2014). Almost 90 percent of these cases are fatal. It is, therefore, essential to provide a rapid solution to anyone experiencing cardiac arrest.