Reflective Journal Reflective writing is one way of citing evidence of practice and learning in practice. Reflective writing involves thinking about and reviewing events to try to make sense of them, using acquired nursing knowledge and understanding. Reflective journaling also provides insight into context and emotions and addresses the matching of intellect, decision-making and problem […]
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Do they know why it is done this way, or is it just because we have always done it this way?
EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECT, PART 1: IDENTIFYING RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES Is there a difference between “common practice” and “best practice”? When you first went to work for your current organization, experienced colleagues may have shared with you details about processes and procedures. Perhaps you even attended an orientation session to brief you on these matters. As a “rookie,” […]
What terms can you use in order to make sure that your search is wide enough to obtain required information but narrow enough to keep it focused?
PICOT Worksheet Week 2 Purpose: To identify a problem or concern that nursing can change and develop a PICOT question to guide the change project. Directions: Use the form below to complete the Week 2 Assignment PICOT Evidence Worksheet. This includes filling in the table with information with your narrative PICOT question, your individual PICOT […]
What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomology to derive your differential diagnosis?
Complete and submit your Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation, including your differential diagnosis and critical-thinking process to formulate a primary diagnosis. Incorporate the following into your responses in the template: • Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the duration and severity of their […]
What details did the patient provide regarding his or her personal and medical history?
Review this week’s Learning Resources, including the Focused SOAP Note Template. Select a patient who you saw at your practicum site during the last 3 weeks. With this patient in mind, consider the following: Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding his or her personal and medical history? Objective: What observations did you make […]
Discuss the leading causes of death and illness among Hispanic Americans and the options the Advanced Practice Nurse has to overcome the disparity of healthcare for this population.
Leading causes of death and illness among Hispanic Americans Mortality rates vary between the Hispanic community and the general population. Discuss the leading causes of death and illness among Hispanic Americans and the options the Advanced Practice Nurse has to overcome the disparity of healthcare for this population.
How do you view shared power between physicians and nurses in your healthcare system?
Roles of Healthcare Professionals This assignment will be at least 1500 words or more. Reflect on the roles of nurses, and other healthcare professionals as the roles of physicians in the healthcare system moves from one of working in silos to a more progressive value-based system. Write a paper that discusses in detail why a […]
How can nurses work collaboratively with physicians and other health care professionals to improve primary care, reduce overutilization and improve underutilization of healthcare services?
Leading Change: Nursing and Physician Roles Reflecting on what you have learned about the social determinants of health, SDOH, how can nurses work collaboratively with physicians and other health care professionals to improve primary care, reduce overutilization and improve underutilization of healthcare services? Include in your response how fostering an environment of diversity and cultural […]
Select your issue topic from newspapers, national news magazine articles, professional journals, or professional association literature.
Question A position paper is a document you could present to a legislator to seek support for an issue you endorse. Present your position on a current health-care issue in a one-page paper, following the assignment guidelines below Select your issue topic from newspapers, national news magazine articles, professional journals, or professional association literature.
List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.
Dermatology Initial Post Jason Ferguson is a 15-year-old boy who weighs 110 pounds. Jason is seeking treatment for a very itchy rash consisting of linear streaks of papules, vesicles, as well as blisters on his arms, legs, and face. He tells you he was hiking in the woods two days ago on trails that were […]
