Review Chapter 21 in the Huether and McCance text. Reflect on the pathophysiological mechanisms of iron deficiency 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 […]
What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.
Case Study: Middle-Aged White Male With Anxiety BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The client is a 46-year-old white male who works as a welder at a local steel fabrication factory. He presents today after being referred by his PCP after a trip to the emergency room in which he felt he was having a heart attack. He […]
Select one of the following patient factors: genetics, ethnicity, or behavior. Reflect on how the factor you selected might impact diagnosis and prescription of treatment for the patient in the scenario.
At least once a year, the media report on a seemingly healthy teenage athlete collapsing during a sports game and dying of heart complications. These incidents continue to outline the importance of physical exams and health screenings for teenagers, especially those who play sports. During these health screenings, examiners check for cardiovascular alterations such as […]
Once you have completed your assessment, you will receive your “Top 5 Signature Themes of Talent” on your screen.
Do you believe you have the traits to be an effective leader? Perhaps you are already in a supervisory role, but as has been discussed previously, appointment does not guarantee leadership skills. How can you evaluate your own leadership skills and behaviors? You can start by analyzing your performance in specific areas of leadership. In […]
Integrates how your ability to handle conflict can either enhance or hinder effective leadership in the health care environment.
Week 3 Project Conflict Handling Style This assignment will help you understand conflict at the individual, team and organizational levels. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research and identify additional information on handling conflict. Based on your research and understanding, create a paper in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that: […]
Compare the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. Describe how venous thrombosis is different from arterial thrombosis.
Review the section “Diseases of the Veins” (pp. 598-599) in Chapter 23 of the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. Consider the similarities and differences between these disorders. Select a patient factor different from the one you selected in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, […]
Discuss the relationship of continuing nursing education to competency, attitudes, knowledge, and the ANA Scope and Standards for Practice and Code of Ethics.
The IOM published report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” makes recommendations for lifelong learning and achieving higher levels of education. In 1,000-1,250 words, examine the importance of nursing education and discuss your overall educational goals. Include the following: Discuss your options in the job market based on your educational level. Review the IOM […]
Would an accrediting body, like the Joint Commission, support your choice? Why or why not?
Write a 2-3 page paper that examines end-of-life issues in relationship to hospitals, professional ethics, and accrediting bodies. How Institutional Conceptual Frameworks Influence Ethical Decision Making We wrap things up by exploring institutions and groups designed to help ensure that hospital staff at all levels think and act ethically in caring for patients. Accrediting bodies […]
Communicate in a professional manner that is easily audible and uses proper grammar, including a reference list formatted in current APA style.
Create a 4-6 page paper with you , as a presenter, in which you will propose an evidence-based plan to improve the outcomes for a patient and examine how remote collaboration provided benefits or challenges to designing and delivering the care. As technologies and the health care industry continue to evolve, remote care, diagnosis, and […]
Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
Develop an 8- to 9-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following: Explain the concept of a knowledge worker in general. (1 slide) Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker. (1 slide) Develop one simple infographic to help explain both the concept of nursing informatics and […]