Your course project is due in the next module. Continue this project by writing a nursing care plan. Choose three priority nursing diagnoses. The nursing care plan should include: What the diagnosis is related to? Evidence that supports the chosen nursing diagnoses. Planned outcomes that are patient-centered. NOTE: Please follow this Rubric. I t’s for 30 points – Semester Project Completion Scoring Rubric: Criteria Points […]

Are you aware of your own prejudice and discrimination towards these two populations(foreign workers and visually impaired)? Think about how you acquired these prejudice and discrimination, and why couldn’t you see these discriminatory thoughts?  • Think of how society (and you as a member of society) worsen the disadvantages faced by individuals through our ACTS OF DISCRIMINATION that we did not know we have? • […]

In a reflection of 450-600 words, explain how you see yourself fitting into the following IOM Future of Nursing recommendations: Recommendation 4: Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020. Recommendation 5: Double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020. Recommendation 6: Ensure that nurses engage in lifelong learning. Identify your options in the job market based on […]

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is explore the assigned topic related to information systems in healthcare, research and analyze the topic, and describe how you will apply your new found knowledge to your nursing practice. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet one or more of the following Course Outcomes depending on the topic selected. CO1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to […]

Top of Form Week One: Review of Current Healthcare Issues Initial Post Allyson Sheldt Walden University Review of Current Healthcare Issues             I work in an adult intensive care unit in Florida, and there are many national healthcare issues and stressors that are faced on a daily basis. One healthcare issue that I feel is very prevalent and personal to me is the national opioid […]

 Peripheral Vascular Disease  Case Studies  A 52-year-old man complained of pain and cramping in his right calf caused by walking two blocks. The pain was relieved with cessation of activity. The pain had been increasing in frequency and intensity. Physical examination findings were essentially normal except for decreased hair on the right leg. The patient’s popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses were markedly decreased […]

Report Issue  Lyme Disease Case Study A 38-year-old male had a 3-week history of fatigue and lethargy with intermittent complaints of headache, fever, chills, myalgia, and arthralgia. According to the history, the patient’s symptoms began shortly after a camping vacation. He recalled a bug bite and rash on his thigh immediately after the trip. The following studies were ordered: Studies Results Lyme disease test, Elevated […]

Clinical discussion online assignment in class L.N. is a 49-year-old white woman with a history of type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and migraine headaches. The patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 9 years ago when she presented with mild polyuria and polydipsia. L.N. is 5′4″ and has always been on the large side, with her weight fluctuating between 165 and 185 lb. Initial treatment […]

Identify and describe at least two competing needs impacting your selected healthcare issue/stressor. Describe a relevant policy or practice in your organization that may influence your selected healthcare issue/stressor. Critique the policy for ethical considerations, and explain the policy’s strengths and challenges in promoting ethics. Recommend one or more policy or practice changes designed to balance the competing needs of resources, workers, and patients, while […]

Maladaptive responses to disorders are compensatory mechanisms that ultimately have adverse health effects for patients. For instance, a patient’s allergic reaction to peanuts might lead to anaphylactic shock, or a patient struggling with depression might develop a substance abuse problem. To properly diagnose and treat patients, advanced practice nurses must understand both the pathophysiology of disorders and potential maladaptive responses that some disorders cause. Consider […]