Week 5 evidence base Evidence-based practice is extremely important in nursing. Throughout your master’s program, you will complete research on various topics. Knowing how to construct a strong problem statement and complete a critical analysis of the available information to write a literature review is essential. This week, you will write a problem statement and […]
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Describe specific experiences that have informed and prepared you for your chosen specialty.
Essay: Respond to the prompts described below. Prepare your responses carefully. This is your opportunity to tell the admissions committee about yourself in ways that might not be evident from your academic record. Describe your understanding of the DNP degree the competencies and skills you anticipate acquiring within the program, and how you will leverage […]
How have your life and professional experiences prepared you for the WGU PMHNP program?
Select at least two (2) academic resources (articles/online literature) that describe the health, social, and economic benefits related to psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner practice in the United States. Use the information from your sources and your own personal and professional preparation to answer the following questions in your application essay for the WGU PMHNP […]
Describe the roles of other departments in Sarah’s treatment plan.
Directions Sarah is a 69-year old female that presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath. Her past medical history includes heart failure and COPD. Her pulse oximetry on room air is 82%. You notify the provider, and he orders oxygen at 2 L via nasal cannula NC. Sarah’s chest x-ray reveals bilateral pneumonia. […]
Discuss at least two types of medication appropriate to treat Ryan and support your choices with rationale and credible resources
Scenario Ryan is a 12 year old diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). As a small child, Ryan was first diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. He had just started preschool and was unable to remain in one place for more than a minute or two. His parents had already had a very difficult time […]
What needs to change in nursing, what can you change with the support of evidence in the literature?
PICOT Worksheet – Week 2 Your Instructor’s Name: Dr. Teresa Goodman 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 […]
What can you do to plan ahead to mitigate potential delays due to resource or delivery issues?
Week 6 TD 1. As a project manager, part of your responsibility will be identifying resources that you have available and those resources that you may need in addition to what is currently available. Once you know what physical and human resources you have at your disposal, you then use the PM tools introduced in […]
Discuss four non-pharmacological treatments that you would recommend for ADHD.
Externalizing Disorders In a well written discussion post address the following: Some commonly followed treatments for ADHD have not been scientifically substantiated, including restricted or modified diets, treatments for allergies, treatment for inner ear problems, treatments for yeast infections, megavitamins, chiropractic adjustment and bone alignment, eye training, special-colored glasses, and biofeedback. Discuss four non-pharmacological treatments […]
What are one health promotion activity and one patient education consideration for this patient for improving health disparities and inequities in the realm of psychiatry and mental health?
Assessment: What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three (3) possible diagnoses. List them from highest to lowest priority. What was your primary diagnosis, and why? Reflection notes: What would you do differently in a similar patient evaluation? Reflect on one social determinant of health according to the Healthy People 2030 (you will […]
Explain a therapeutic approach and a modality you might use to treat a client presenting with this disorder.
Question Individuals with personality disorders often find it difficult to overcome the enduring patterns of thought and behavior that they have thus far experienced and functioned with in daily life. Even when patients are aware that personality-related issues are causing significant distress and functional impairment and are open to counseling, treatment can be challenging for […]
