In this module, you begin laying the foundation for your academic and professional success. Your efforts begin with a vision that includes your own definition of success. Your vision may vary from those of your colleagues, but this does not mean you have to take these first steps alone. Walden University and the College of Nursing also have a vision and mission, which include helping […]

  Professional Development and Labor Market Research MSN-prepared nurses must be prepared to market themselves to others so that the key characteristics and contributions of their expertise and the role are recognized and valued in the healthcare environment. However, prior to doing so, it’s important to understand the true labor market information and the employers that are of most interest to them. Furthermore, you need […]

   Therapy for Patients With ADHD/ODD Diego, a 9-year-old third grader, had always been an energetic child with a short attention span. For years, his mother attributed his behaviors to him being “all boy” and assumed it would improve as he grew older. Instead, daily tasks like chores and homework became increasingly overwhelming for Diego, resulting in disruptive behaviors at home and school. After being […]

  Based on the required topic study materials, write a reflection about worldview and respond to the following: In 250 words, explain the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism within health care. In 250 words, explain what scientism is and describe two of the main arguments against it. In 750 words, answer each of […]

  The patient has been admitted to a 20-bed medical unit for treatment of acute diverticulitis. The provider has ordered Ultram (Tramadol hydrochloride) 50 mg p.o. every 6 hours prn pain. The patient is requesting a pain medication, as it has been 8 hours since his last dose. The nurse selects the individually wrapped medication from the patient’s assigned medication drawer and scans the barcode to […]

CASE STUDY A single mother has accompanied her two daughters, aged 15 and 13, to a women’s health clinic and has requested that the girls receive a pelvic examination and be put on birth control. The girls have consented to the exam but seem unsettled.  Write a detailed one-page narrative (not a formal paper) explaining the health assessment information required for a diagnosis of your selected […]

  Module 09 Discussion – Effects of Ageism Due to the increasing percentage of older adult clients in the U.S., it is imperative that healthcare providers assess and confront their own attitudes and perceptions toward older adults. In your initial post, address the following: Describe ageism and its impact on societal views of older adult clients. Explain how ageism can influence the healthcare provisions of […]

  Vital Signs1. You are a nurse caring for a 58-year-old ironworker who has been admitted to your unit with acute hypertension. He became extremely symptomatic at work and was brought to your emergency department (ED) via ambulance. After receiving a report from the ED nurse, he is brought to your unit asymptomatic (other than his BP of 178/106) and seems in good spirits. After […]

 For this assignment, you will research and prepare a community-level strategic plan that addresses a key public health issue. Potential topics may include: •      Using prenatal and infancy home visits to prevent child abuse and neglect •      Preventing falls in the elderly •      Reducing population salt intake •      Reducing tobacco use among adults •      Preventing risky sexual behavior among youth and young adults •      Reducing drug experimentation among young adults […]