Discussion Post #1 There are 9 Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies according to The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). One of these competencies is “Scientific Foundation Competencies” which uses a research approach to improve the nursing practice. Next is “Leadership Competencies” which entails having a leadership role, working with the patients and health care professionals to give optimal health care outcomes, through critical thinking […]

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 […]

Discussion: Presidential Agendas Regardless of political affiliation, every citizen has a stake in healthcare policy decisions. Hence, it is little wonder why healthcare items become such high-profile components of presidential agendas. It is also little wonder why they become such hotly debated agenda items. Consider a topic that rises to the presidential level. How did each of the presidents (Trump, Obama, and Bush) handle the […]

 Students must post one interesting case that he/she has seen in the clinical  The case should be an unusual diagnosis, or a complex case that required in-depth evaluation on the student’s part. The case should be posted in the SOAP format, with references for the patient diagnosis, differential diagnoses (there should be at least 3), and the treatment plan.   In order to receive grade points […]

A community’s response to the physical and mental health needs of its aging population has become a highly publicized topic within recent years. Taking into account your community’s elderly residential facilities, apply the followingDiscuss what policies might a residential facility develop to minimize the chances that its residences will develop “institutionalism”  Include whether or not such polices are common or uncommon Determine which stage of […]

   1) Minimum 5 full pages (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part.            Part 1: minimum 2 pages            Part 2: minimum 1 page            Part 3: minimum 2 pages    Submit 1 document per part 2)¨******APA norms          All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph          Bulleted responses are not accepted          Don’t write in the […]

 Complete this week’s assigned readings, chapters 70, 72, 74.  After completing the readings, post a short reflection, approximately 1 paragraph in length. 1- Discuss your thoughts and opinions about one or several of the specific topics covered in the textbook readings pertaining to health policy and politics. 2- Identify which one MSN Essential most relates to your selected topic in your discussion.  APA style please.  The book is attached to this order, please use it.

Week 4: Quantitative and Qualitative Summary (Abstract) This week, you will submit summaries of quantitative and qualitative studies. The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with published research, research designs, and methodologies. For the assignment, you will select one quantitative research study and one qualitative study related to the field of nursing and write a summary of each study. Each summary must be accurate, succinct, […]

  Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the assessor will use to evaluate your submission, and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively. All submissions must follow the […]

Directions:  For this Assignment, you will create a slide and audio presentation in which you will present information to support the passage of HR 5223. You may use PowerPoint, Google Slides, or another presentation software of your choosing. Your audio presentation should put forth a convincing argument based on your research and should be designed as if you were addressing a group of legislators whose support you […]