C493 Task 1 Identify a problem or issue related to practice

A. Develop a written proposal by doing the following:

1. Identify a problem or issue related to practice, policy, population, or education that aligns with the organizational priorities you seek to solve. The problem I hope to solve is limited visiting hours in the Intensive Care Unit. a. Explain the problem or issue, including why it is applicable to the area of practice you chose and the healthcare environment. I am an ICU registered nurse at a local hospital in Tucson, AZ. On my unit there is currently a policy of limited visiting hours. This limits the patients familys and other visitors the ability to participate in care. Often in the ICU setting, we are faced with making life prolonging decisions. Too many times...