Nursing Roles in Child Maltreatment

The presentation must include introductory and conclusion slides. Speaker Notes are optional. Include at least 3-5 relevant peer-reviewed references up to 5-6 years old. Include Title and Reference pages and references citations on each PPT slide as in-text or in the speaker notes as indicated. Must incorporate APA 7th (ed.) format.
1. Define child maltreatment (neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse).
2. Describe the prevalence of child maltreatment nationally and in your state.
3. Describe the possible effects of short and long term effects of trauma on a child and adult over the lifespan.
4. Address the role of the Registered Nurse in taking action to report a case that increased your level of suspicion.
5. Describe the process of mandatory reporting of child maltreatment in California state. Include a slide with actual contact phone numbers/email, and pertinent facts needed to report a suspected case of child maltreatment.
6. Related to items #4 and 5 above, include references from your State Nurse Practice Act and Health and Welfare Department legal statutes. Describe how the statutes would guide your reporting.

In the Paper:
1. Synthesize new knowledge and evidence related to child maltreatment, the nursing process, and nursing role.
2. Examine the tenets of mandatory reporting of child maltreatment.
3. Research your home state legal statute related to the role/expectations of the professional nurse related to the responsibility of the professional nurse.
4. Explore California State Health and Welfare Systems role of Child and Family Services Department.

Rubric for grading: Criteria for power point

I. Content (10 points possible)

PowerPoint follows criteria found on the PPT Assignment Guide.
Introduction and definitions thorough, well organized. Conclusion slide summarizes content.
Contains relevant data on the prevalence of child maltreatment nationally and in-home (California) state.
Incorporates the potential effects of trauma on a person over the lifespan. Includes short and long-term consequences.

II. RN Responsibility for Mandatory Reporting (10) points possible)

Includes potential findings related to the nursing process. Summarizes mandatory reporting process. Includes a clear description of evidence of home state legal statutes, nurse practice act governing the nursing role, and other HCP role/expectations. Contains evidence of home states H&W System Child and Family Services responsibility related to child maltreatment. Includes a contact slide of specific information for your home state.
III. APA and Writing Style (5 points possible)

APA 7th ed format required Exemplary 5 points
Assignment is organized and succinct. Contains no grammar or spelling errors. Utilizes a minimum of 3 scholarly references with the majority of references 5-6 years old (excludes seminal references). Include citations on the ppt slides in-text or in the speaker notes as indicated to avoid plagiarism per APA 7th (ed.).

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