Discussions are not just opinion to obtain full points, postings must be based on supported fact, not simply opinion. Posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs.  Word totals for each post should be in the 100-200 words range.  Whether you agree or disagree explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a related […]

According to the American College of Emergency Physicians. (ACEP) (n.d.), “the enacted Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 has fueled ethical debate of several important controversial topics. Ethical issues of health care reform include moral foundations, cost containment, public health, access to care, ED crowding, and end-of-life issues.” Review the following article: ACEP. (n.d). The Ethics of Health Care Reform: Issues in Emergency – Medicine […]

Review the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report: “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” focusing on the following sections: Transforming Practice, Transforming Education, and Transforming Leadership.  Write a paper of 750-1,000 words about the impact on nursing of the 2010 IOM report on the Future of Nursing. In your paper, include:  1.The impact of the IOM report on nursing education.  2.The impact of the […]

A 50 year old woman has had rheumatoid arthritis for 3 years and has been taking multiple NSAID’s. She has taken corticosteroids a few times during flare ups.  The disease seems to be progressing with stiffness and swelling in her hands and wrists. Examination reveals rheumatoid nodules, synovitis of both wrists and metacarpo-phalangeal joints. This is an indication of an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. […]

   Assignment 1: Application: Using Microsoft Project Starting a project without a plan is like going on a road trip without any directions. You may progress along the way, but you might not end up at your desired destination. A project plan provides basic information that guides the execution and control of the project. At its most fundamental level, a project plan will describe the […]

Discussion scenario for Module 1, more details forthcoming Posted on: Saturday, February 20, 2021 5:21:19 PM EST Discussion for Module 1: Scenario 1: A 16-year-old boy comes to clinic with chief complaint of sore throat for 3 days. Denies fever or chills. PMH negative for recurrent colds, influenza, ear infections or pneumonias. NKDA or food allergies. Physical exam reveals temp of 99.6 F, pulse 78 and […]

1. Case Study, Chapter 43, Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure  50 points if all questions are answered correctly A staff nurse has to administer medications for blood pressure to several patients in the coronary care unit. The medications include captopril, diltiazem, and nitroprusside. The medications have to be administered to three older adults.  a. What are the indications for captopril? b. What are the therapeutic actions […]

Interdisciplinary Paper Research and organize literature for the Interdisciplinary paper due in week 13.  Incorporate health outcomes of the health promotion, detection of disease and disease prevention.  Organize an interdisciplinary paper for your client and the delivery of safe and effective care. Choose a disease process and apply standards that are evidenced based which help support for the protection of your client.  Incorporate concepts from […]

  As a nurse manager, it is imperative to understand how social technologies can impact productivity, peer-to-peer relationships, and patient safety within the workplace. Collaborating with HR to understand policies and the organization’s expectations related to the use of social technologies allows nurse managers to more effectively and appropriately integrate today’s social platforms while mitigating the occurrence of inappropriate behaviors. For this week’s Discussion, your […]

  Read your text, Finkelman (2016), pp- 111-116. Observe staff in delivery of nursing care provided. Practice settings may vary depending on availability. Identify the model of nursing care that you observed. Be specific about what you observed, who was doing what, when, how and what led you to identify the particular model. Write a 5-7 page paper. which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or […]