Peter R Kongstvedt states, “The case manager is consistently challenged with managing fiscal constraints with patient expectations in light of orders and expectations articulated by the care team. This requires a highly skilled individual, certainly not a job for the faint of heart.” The case manager can also play a role in identifying disease prevention strategies. In 2 pages, develop a “job description” or job […]

 This assessment requires you to describe the legislative process and the role of the nurse as a healthcare policy advocate. Your paper will consist of two parts: Part 1: A clear and complete discussion of the legislative processPart 2: You will choose one of the political issues listed in Burkhardt & Nathaniel on pages 392-393Tie that political issue to current legislation being debated in your […]

  Nature offers many examples of specialization and collaboration. Ant colonies and bee hives are but two examples of nature’s sophisticated organizations. Each thrives because their members specialize by tasks, divide labor, and collaborate to ensure food, safety, and general well-being of the colony or hive. Of course, humans don’t fare too badly in this regard either. And healthcare is a great example. As specialists […]

  Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative, or an unmet […]

Telehealth AssignmentPerhaps one of the most exciting benefits of nursing informatics is the ability to deliver health information and education without needing to be physically present. While there are many definitions of telehealth, for this project consider this one:Telehealth is a collection of means or methods for enhancing health care, public health, and health education delivery and support using telecommunications technologies (Center for Connected Health […]

  Ms. E is a pleasant, 15-year-old, white, female. Source: Self, reliable source Subjective: Chief complaint: “I have acne.”  HPI:  Patient states she has had inflamed bumps on her face for the past year or two. She has tried over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide 5%, which doesn’t help too much.  She has been using it for the past 4 months, every night. She has not tried any […]

  Regardless of political affiliation, individuals often grow concerned when considering perceived competing interests of government and their impact on topics of interest to them. The realm of healthcare is no different. Some people feel that local, state, and federal policies and legislation can be either helped or hindered by interests other than the benefit to society. Consider for example that the number one job […]

  The Health Care Delivery System1. You are a home health care nurse scheduled for a home visit to your patient, a retired account payable clerk who is 7 days postsurgical with a new colostomy. Your patient lives with her husband who is involved in her care; they compile a list of questions between visits to ask upon your arrival at their home. During this visit, […]

  As the nursing profession evolves, practice knowledge is increasing and theories are moving ever closer to the bedside. Conduct a literature search to locate a nursing journal article that utilizes a theory as a theoretical foundation and describes how this theory was operationalized. Reflect upon this theory and address the following.  Describe the major concepts of the selected nursing theory. Explain how this selected […]

Asthma is a respiratory disorder that affects children and adults. Advanced practice nurses often provide treatment to patients with these disorders. Sometimes patients require immediate treatment, making it essential that you recognize and distinguish minor asthma symptoms from serious, life-threatening ones. Since symptoms and attacks are often induced by a trigger, advanced practice nurses must also help patients identify their triggers and recommend appropriate management […]