The coronaviruses are a viral group that causes illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe respiratory diseases. The virus was aptly named due to the crown-like appearance of its surface spikes, “corona” meaning “crown.” Human coronaviruses were recognized in the mid-1960s and were divided into four subgroups: 229E (alpha); NL63 (alpha); OC43 (beta); and HKU1 (beta). An additional three human coronaviruses were identified: […]

Would your problem identified in the Week 2 discussion question “Hospital Safety Culture” lend itself to a qualitative or quantitative design? What level of evidence (research design) would best address the problem? What type of study was performed to arrive to the conclusion? Explain your answer. Use the same article to evaluate what type of research design it is.  Jones, K. J., Skinner, A., Xu, […]

  Review the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Write a 750-1,000 word paper discussing the influence of the IOM report on nursing practice. Include the following: Summarize the four messages outlined in the IOM report and explain why these are significant to nursing practice. Discuss the direct influence the IOM report has on nursing education and nursing […]

Create a one-page patient education tool that explains usage of a medication and factors that can affect outcomes. Then, write 2–3 pages in which you explain how the tool promotes patient safety and quality outcomes, and adheres to the principles and practices of cultural competence. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Show Less […]

The College of Doctoral Studies recognizes the diversity of learners in our programs and the varied interests in research topics for their dissertations in the Social Sciences. Dissertation topics must, at a minimum, be aligned to General Psychology in the Ph.D. program, Leadership in the Ed.D. Organizational Leadership program, Adult Instruction in the Ed.D. Teaching and Learning program, Management in the DBA program, and Counseling […]

Write a 3-page paper that addresses the following : Compare the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis.  Describe how venous thrombosis is different from arterial thrombosis. Explain how the patient factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT.  Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected. Construct […]

Write a 3-page paper that addresses the following : Compare the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis.  Describe how venous thrombosis is different from arterial thrombosis. Explain how AGE and GENETICS might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT.  Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected. Construct two mind […]

 This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®. Instructions Select a healthcare organization, in this case it will be Hallandale Outpatient Surgical Center. The one you work for is a good choice because you have knowledge, access and experience with its inner workings.  You may need to talk with managers in your facility to obtain information.  In a 2-3 page paper, APA format including headings, use   […]

   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 for her diabetes consisted of […]

   Discussion: Anemia In clinical settings, advanced practice nurses often encounter patients with blood disorders such as anemia. Consider the case of a 17-year-old girl who is rushed to the emergency room after suddenly fainting. The girl’s mother reports that her daughter has had difficulty concentrating for the past week, frequently becomes dizzy, and has not been eating normally due to digestion problems. The mother […]