As a practice scholar, you are searching for evidence to translate into practice. In your review of evidence, you locate a quantitative descriptive research study as possible evidence to support a practice change. You notice the sample of this study includes 200 participants and is not normally distributed. Reflect upon this scenario to address the following. What statistical procedure is needed to determine an effective […]

  In this week’s discussion, you will analyze how inclusion of the nurse in the purchasing of health information technology systems impacts healthcare organizations. You will also describe the consequences of not involving nurses in each stage of the SDLC. Read the discussion instructions and rubric carefully.In your initial post, the following items should be addressed: Description of the consequences of not involving nurses in each stage of the SDLC […]

Conflict Resolution Paper Guidelines Updated 4/27/2017 Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to learn how to identify and effectively manage conflicts that arise in care delivery settings resulting in better management of patient care, including appropriate delegation. You will gain insight into conflict management strategies and develop a plan to collaborate with a potential nurse leader about the conflict and its impact in a […]

  Compose an analytical essay of at least 1,200 words in which you offer an interpretation of a literary element in one of the assigned short stories. Write your analysis focusing on one of the following elements in one of the assigned stories: Character Theme Symbolism Imagery Setting Start by selecting one of the short stories assigned by your instructor. Brainstorm to identify the literary […]

People of Irish Heritage People of Italian Heritage People of Puerto Rican Heritage Read chapter 33, 34 & 23 and review the attached Power Point presentations. Once done answer the following questions; 1.  Describe the popular health care beliefs of these three culture and if there is any similarity in their beliefs. 2.  How the cultural health care beliefs of these three cultures influence the […]

This is the case study:    Laura Gray is an active woman, 82 years of age, who lost consciousness and collapsed at home. Her daughter found her mother on the floor, awake, confused, and slightly short of breath. The daughter called EMS. EMS evaluated Mrs. Gray and determined that she may have had a stroke. They notified the nearest designated comprehensive stroke center that they […]

  Case Study  Mr. P is a 76-year-old male with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure who has been hospitalized frequently to treat CHF symptoms. He has difficulty maintaining diet restrictions and managing his polypharmacy. He has 4+ pitting edema, moist crackles throughout lung fields, and labored breathing. He has no family other than his wife, who verbalizes sadness over his declining health and over her […]

   W2A1: Due Sunday 12.10.17 before 12pm(noon) Analyzing an Ethical Decision In your role, as an advanced practice nurse, you will encounter several situations that will require your ability to make sound judgments and practice decisions for the safety and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. There may not be a clear cut answer of how to address the issue, but your ethical decision making must […]

  Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and treatments can become complex. What has your experience been with patient involvement in […]

   Women’s and Men’s Health/Infections and Hematologic Systems, Part I CASE STUDY HH is a 68 yo M who has been admitted to the medical ward with community-acquired pneumonia for the past 3 days. His PMH is significant for COPD, HTN, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. He remains on empiric antibiotics, which include ceftriaxone 1 g IV qday (day 3) and azithromycin 500 mg IV qday (day […]