Having developed a definition of diversity in the last module, this week we’re turning to how diversity applies to you PERSONALLY. This could be related to your personal experiences or things you’ve observed of those around you. Because Milestone One is also due this week, we’ll start to discuss the issues and events that interest you. Based on the module resources and your own research, […]

Part 2: Objective information: Fetal heart tones are 130, with minimal variabilityVaginal exam is 4 cm/90%effaced/ -1 stationShe is complaining of pain – 8/10 on a numerical scale.An IV has been started with an 18 gauge catheter with 1 liter of Lactated Ringers at 150 ml per hr in left forearm. How can you provide non pharmacological comfort to this patient? What are the pharmacological […]

 be sure to provide a meaningful response to at least two of your peers’ posts by the end of the week. In your responses to your peers, you might offer some additional ideas for how you might motivate the team or present ideas for creating a more cohesive team. first peer: In our society poverty effects many people from getting the proper health care that […]

As a nation healthy equity does not exist especially among racial and ethnic populations. health disparities as discussed in the report, are differences in health outcomes that are closely linked with social, economic and environmental disadvantage, which are often driven by the social conditions in Which individuals live in, learn, work, and play. Mart differences in social determinants, such as poverty, low social economic status […]

When politics and medical science intersect, there can be much debate. Sometimes anecdotes or hearsay are misused as evidence to support a particular point. Despite these and other challenges, however, evidence-based approaches are increasingly used to inform health policy decision-making regarding causes of disease, intervention strategies, and issues impacting society. One example is the introduction of childhood vaccinations and the use of evidence-based arguments surrounding […]

After reading The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/BaccEssentials08.pdf) and reviewing the Leadership Qualities Assessment results from Leadership, Management, and Professional Development course, write a 3-4 Professional Practice Plan which details the following: The areas in which you feel confident. The areas you know you need more knowledge/skills practice. Which ATI Skills and Review modules you will review to increase your knowledge. Which ATI Practice […]

Assignment: Electronic Record-Keeping in Healthcare For this week’s assignment you will be taking an inventory of the information systems in your organization. To complete the assignment, you might need to contact other departments. Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions […]

Assignment Complete ALL of the bullet points below: Definitions of the quality of medical care are no longer left to clinicians who decide for themselves what technical performance constitutes “good care.” What are the other dimensions of quality care and why are they important? What has changed since the days when “doctor knows best?” Quality in medical care may be defined as achieving the greatest […]

INSTRUCTIONS!! Try a simple functional medicine life style change for at least one (1) week. ( USE YOUR IMAGINATION WRITE THAT YOU TRIED IT FOR A WEEK AND IT WAS EFFECTIVE CHOOSE THE TOPIC THAT YOU WANT!)  The life style change could be as simple as consuming green tea, or juicing, or taking natural supplements daily.  MAKE SURE YOU WRITE  THE WEEK YOU USED THE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE […]

Competency Explain the basic models of quality improvement in healthcare. Course Scenario Chaparral Regional Hospital is a small, urban hospital of approximately 60 beds, and offers the following: Emergency room services Intensive care Surgical care Obstetrics Diagnostic services Some rehabilitation therapies Inpatient pharmacy services Geriatric services Consumer physician referral      services Recently, the CEO has been hearing complaints from both patients and staff, varying from long […]