1. You are a nurse caring for an 87-year-old retired teacher who underwent hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago and has transferred to your rehabilitation unit for physical therapy and nursing care until she is physically able to return home. Before her surgery, she lived alone, maintained an immaculately clean house, and was very socially active, with several events scheduled throughout her week. She traveled […]

o Prepare Review the Resources for this module and consider the impact of potential pharmacotherapeutics for cardiovascular disorders introduced in the media piece. Review the case study assigned by your Instructor for this Assignment. Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors. Reflect on how the factor you selected might influence the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. Consider how changes in […]

Nurses have sought to understand the art and science of nursing since the time of Florence Nightingale. Six fundamental ways of knowing underpin nursing science. These ways of knowing include: (a) personal, (b) empirical, (c) ethical, (d) aesthetics, (e) emancipatory, and (f) unknowing. Consider how these ways of knowing contribute to knowledge development by addressing the following. Which two ways of knowing have had the […]

PowerPoint  · Community Assessment · Discuss community and public health challenges to improving health outcomes. · Illustrate an interdisciplinary approach to improve health outcomes of the community. ·  Examine information technology systems used to identify, communicate, and address health concerns of the community. · Examine evidence-based practices associated with improving outcomes in community and public health. · Illustrate the impact that barriers to healthcare access and challenges to improve health outcomes […]

Ricky, age 4 years, arrives in the clinic with his mother. Ricky lives with his mother and father, who both work full-time, and his infant sister. Their extended family lives in a different state more than 100 miles away. Both parents are of average height and in good health. Ricky’s mother mentions that Ricky often expresses frustration, particularly in regard to food. Conflict over food […]

Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two quantitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part II” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the study in your responses. Use the practice problem and two quantitative, peer-reviewed research articles you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to […]

A. Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of TWO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STUDIES. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part 1” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a RATIONALE, INCLUDE EXAMPLES, and REFERENCE CONTENTS FROM THE STUDIES IN YOUR RESPONSES. B. Use the practice problem and two qualitative, peer-reviewed research articles you identified in the Topic 1 […]

(2 copies)Describe a situation in which you have encountered a culturally-derived communication misunderstanding in a healthcare setting with a patient, physician, colleague; supervisor or administrator and its outcome.  What actions could you, in an advanced nursing role, implement to prevent culturally-derived miscommunications?Are there ethical implications for not addressing cultural miscommunications? (Use fictional names and places. Choose a situation from the peer-reviewed literature if needed).ExpectationsInitial Post:Length: […]

4) PERSONAL STATEMENT:  Please type your personal statement of not more than 500 words addressing the following questions. Please attach your typed personal statement to the application form.   1. Why do you want to be a social worker?  2. What type of social work do you want to practice?  3. What population do you want to serve and in what work setting?  4. What personal […]

Patient AO is a 56yo African American male with a history of obesity and has recently gained 9 pounds. He has been recently diagnosed with hypertension and hyperlipidemia by his primary care provider. Drugs currently prescribed include the following: Atenolol      12.5 mg daily Doxazosin      8 mg daily Hydralazine      10 mg qid Sertraline      25 mg daily Simvastatin      80 mg daily Please make sure to address ALL […]

In Module 1, you began building a foundation for your success by considering a network-individuals and teams who can help you to clarify and execute on the vision. A network is most helpful when you are comfortable asking questions. Chances are other members of your network have experienced similar questions and may have helped guide others toward resolutions that can now be helpful. In this […]

Scenario Case Study: Scenario 1: A 49-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis comes into the clinic with a chief complaint of a fever. Patient’s current medications include atorvastatin 40 mg at night, methotrexate 10 mg po every Friday morning and prednisone 5 mg po qam. He states that he has had a fever up to 101 degrees F for about a week and admits to chills and sweats. He says he has had more fatigue than usual […]

Nurses are often portrayed in films and television. From Nurse Ratched in One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, to Julia Baker in Julia, and Gaylord “Greg” Focker in Meet the Parents, nurses have been portrayed showing various traits. Some are positive, while others are less than caring. For each, the five elements of emotional intelligence, 1) self-awareness, 2) self-regulation, 3) motivation, 4) empathy, and 5) social skills, are expressed at […]

Nurses are often portrayed in films and television. From Nurse Ratched in One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, to Julia Baker in Julia, and Gaylord “Greg” Focker in Meet the Parents, nurses have been portrayed showing various traits. Some are positive, while others are less than caring. For each, the five elements of emotional intelligence, 1) self-awareness, 2) self-regulation, 3) motivation, 4) empathy, and 5) […]

EHR Systems Review- EHRs (Electronic Health Records or sometimes also called (EMR) Electronic Medical Record) are used throughout the medical field. Read an overview here  (Links to an external site.)and Fact Sheet. Their practice and use changes with the advances in technology. Read this article: Use and Characteristics of Electronic Health Record Systems Among Office-based Physician Practices: United States, 2001–2012. There are FREE EHRs available […]

Select one of the following ethical/legal topics: Autonomy Beneficence Justice Fidelity Veracity Involuntary hospitalization and due process of civil commitment Informed assent/consent and capacity Duty to warn Restraints HIPPA Child and elder abuse reporting Tort law Negligence/malpractice In the Walden library, locate a total of four scholarly, professional, or legal resources related to this topic. One should address ethical considerations related to this topic for […]

Week 10 Discussion: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease  J.G. is a 42-year-old white man presenting with a 2-month history of intermittent midepigastric pain. The pain sometimes wakes him up at night and seems to get better after he eats a meal. J.G. informs you that his doctor told him that he had an infection in his stomach 6 months ago. He never followed […]

Topic 6 DQ 2 Describe an ethical dilemma that you experienced, or have witnessed in a change leader, when attempting to initiate change. How was the ethical dilemma resolved? What can a change leader use to guide decision making when faced with an ethical dilemma?   2 postsCLC: Pushing the Ethical Boundaries? Is it possible to push the ethical boundaries (even if it is against […]

Often infections have several treatment possibilities, depending on both patient specific and disease specific characteristics.  Below is a very short case, and I want you as a class to compare and contrast the listed treatment options.  The focus will be on safety and efficacy of the regimens, all considered possible choices by the Infectious Disease Society of America’s treatment guidelines for Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis.    HT is […]

Instructions: Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions. Please provide rationales for your answers. Make sure to provide citations/references for your answers in APA format.         CASE STUDY:  Preschool Child: Ricky Ricky, age 4 years, arrives in the clinic with his mother. Ricky lives with his mother and father, who both work full-time, and his infant sister. Their extended family lives in a […]