1. What places a patient at risk for PE? 2. What care interventions are needed to prevent PE development? 3. Identify PE manifestations that you might observe. 4. What diagnostic tests should be done immediately? 5. How would you prepare the patient for testing? 6. What would you tell the family? The patient? 7. Should you, as the nurse, contact the Rapid Response Team? Why? […]

on: Dissemination of Scholarship Related to the Practicum Project According to Freemantle and Watt (1994), “effective dissemination encompasses more than just the distribution and diffusion of information. It involves the processes by which target groups become aware of, receive, accept and utilize information.” (p. 133). Think about your Practicum Project. Which groups would find your project findings, conclusions, and recommendations most valuable? Why? How might […]

Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment. Communicable Disease Selection Choose one communicable disease from the options below. Chickenpox Tuberculosis Influenza Mononucleosis Hepatitis B HIV Ebola Measles Polio Influenza Epidemiology Paper Requirements Address the […]

Page 1 · Discuss local statistics from Charles County Maryland for syphilis · Offer at least one evidence based action plan that is measurable and could be implemented in the community to decrease the incidence of that syphillis. · Discuss at least one opposition or barrier they may come across with the proposed action plan. · References must be evidence based and no older than […]

To be professionally accountable in nursing is necessary and vital for patient care and safety. According to The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, the definition of accountability “ is to be answerable to oneself and others for one’s own actions.” The nurse has to ensure that while delivering care, accountability is owed to themselves and the client, the client’s family, colleagues, the workplace and […]

In a 2- to 3-page paper, create an interview transcript of your responses to the following interview questions: Tell us about a healthcare program, within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program? Who is your target population? What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide examples? What is […]

A nurse is taking care of an 85-year-old woman in a hospital based skilled nursing facility. In report, the nurse is told the patient has not been breathing well for the past 2 days. She has been lethargic, her skin is warm and dry, and she has a decreased urine output. The following laboratory findings were returned from the laboratory immediately after morning report: Na: […]

Provide a 3-4 sentence response to the discussion question answer that is provided below. The original question will also be provided. Response: The list of research and practice is 1) Systematic reviews followed by the following, 2) Randomized control trials (RCT’s), 3) Non-randomized controlled studies, 4) Controlled cohort studies, 5) Uncontrolled cohort studies, 6) Case studies and case series, qualitative and descriptive studies, EBP implementation, […]

To Prepare: Consider your goals for academic accomplishments while a student of the MSN program. Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources for this week. The Assignment: Clearly identify and accurately describe in detail at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program. Clearly identify and accurately describe in detail at least three professional resources that can be […]

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Sarah Davis Importance of tsh analysis TSH testing is used to evaluate thyroid gland function as it pertains to the primary cause of hypothyroidism. It is also used to check for congenital disorders, tumors, cancer, and inflammation. Normal values Age Conventional Units SI Units Neonate-3 days <40 micro-international units/mL < 40 milli-international units/L 2 weeks-5 months 1.7-9.1 micro-international units/mL 1.7-9.1 milli-international units/L […]