1. Discuss the importance of effective communication in the personal relationship, the therapeutic relationship, and the relationship within the interprofessional health-care team. 2. What similarities and differences can you identify among the above interactions?  3. Explain the concept of congruence between verbal and nonverbal communication. 4. There are many pitfalls to electronic communication. Identify a situation in which an electronic form of communication may result […]

Create an educational item about dangerous drug interactions. Choose two drugs from different categories of drugs that we have studied thus far in the course that can have a dangerous reaction if taken incorrectly. Research the drugs’ interactions with other drugs, including OTC medications, and alcohol. Please note that you may not choose the same drug that you are using for your medication research paper […]

  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) collects and disseminates information about outbreaks of disease. H1N1, SARS, and West Nile virus are just a few of the disease outbreaks that the CDC has reported. You have been called upon to lead one of the investigations. Select a disease outbreak for which you will lead an investigation. In a report of 750-1000-words, present the following information: […]

  Write a 500-750-word essay on the influence patient education has in health care using the experiences of a patient. Interview a friend or family member about that person’s experiences with the health care system. You may develop your own list of questions. Suggested interview questions: Did a patient education representative give you instructions on how to care for yourself after your illness or operation? […]

  Topics- What was the last communicable diseases effecting your community and what were the primary, secondary and tertiary prevention that the community health nurses have undertaken to prevent the spread of the disease? ·         Must address all of the topics. ·         200-word minimum/250-word maximum without the references. ·         Minimum of two references (the course textbook can be one of the references) in APA format, […]

As emphasized in this week’s media presentation, all nurses need to be familiar with the laws and regulations that govern their practice: their state’s Nurse Practice Act, ANA’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, specialty group standards of practice, etc. In addition, basic ethical principles guide nurses’ decision-making process every day. ANA’s Code of Ethics and ANA’s Social Policy Statement are two important documents that […]

  Conflict Resolution Paper Guidelines 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 practice […]

   Details:   As the country focuses on the restructuring of the U.S. health care delivery system, nurses will continue to play an important role. It is expected that more and more nursing jobs will become available out in the community, and fewer will be available in acute care hospitals. Write      an informal presentation (500-700 words) to educate nurses about how the      practice of nursing […]

   Details:   As the country focuses on the restructuring of the U.S. health care delivery system, nurses will continue to play an important role. It is expected that more and more nursing jobs will become available out in the community, and fewer will be available in acute care hospitals. Write      an informal presentation (500-700 words) to educate nurses about how the      practice of nursing […]

TO WRITE 1 COMMENT TO EACH POST WITH 2 CREDIBLE REFERENCE ABOVE 2013. Post 1   Patient Information: XX, 15yo, Male S. CC: “Dull pain, both knees” HPI: Location: Both knees (would ask him to point to the exact location) Onset: NA (would ask if onset was sudden or gradual, was he doing an activity when it occurred) Character: Dull, catching, clicking Associated signs and […]