Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and sleep apnea. She has been smoking two packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years and has refused to quit. Three days ago, she had an onset of flu with fever, pharyngitis, and malaise. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or her medications to control her heart failure […]

1-The nursing shortage imapacts the healthcare system and as well as the community. Nurses are the faces of healthcare. they are the managers of care for patients. At the community level we would see it being harder for a patient to recieve care. Without the proper staffing of nurses the community may be forced with longer waiting times to actually be seen. This could also […]

Mr. C., a 32-year-old single man, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, but he has gained about 100 pounds in the last 2–3 years. Mr. C., a 32-year-old single man, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. […]

Create a full marketing strategy usingyour chosen company and product from Week 4. You may use a marketing strategy template, or you can create your own. Address the following in your marketing strategy: What health care access options are available to your target audience? How will that affect how you market to them? How do consumers share health information? What are the implications of those methods […]

Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and treatments can become complex. What has your experience been with patient involvement in treatment […]

What does the leader see as the most essential part of their role? What does the leader see as the most essential part of their role? The role of the nurse leader/manager is multifaceted and complex. Describe how the leader sees themselves – Leader, manager, or follower. What does the leader see as the most essential part of their role? Interview results exceed objectives with […]

What do you look forward to as you begin this educational experience and your personal search for purpose? What is your greatest fear? How can you overcome it? Write about one specific educational experience from your past in which you addressed a fear and overcame it and how you succeeded in this process.  

Select a patient that you examined during the last four weeks. With this patient in mind, address the following in a SOAP Note: Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding or her personal and medical history? Objective: What observations did you make during the physical assessment? Assessment: What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses. List them from highest priority […]

Discussion: Diversity in the Workplace Creating and managing a diverse workforce is a process, not a destination. —R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. What concepts come to mind when you think of diversity? What kinds of diversity exist in your workplace? How does diversity impact communication, working relationships, productivity, and patient care? In the workplace, focusing on differences can create divisiveness. Nurse managers should approach diversity as […]

Mrs. V is a 47 year old white female who noted a lump near the lower, outer edge of her right breast. After undergoing work up, Mrs. V. was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a right mastectomy without surgical reconstruction. The pathology report relative to the patient’s tumor revealed the tumor was estrogen receptor positive. Assignment Questions What chemotherapeutic agent would be anticipated for […]