It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span. Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. C., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed […]

Communication at Its Finest Read the three scenarios provided. Answer the prompts after each scenario. Scenario 1: Justin is a front office assistant at a local physician’s office. It was a busy day at the office, and Justin was consumed by patients and their needs. While helping a patient, Sarah, the other front office assistant, calls Justin over to answer questions regarding the patient intake […]

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 this Discussion, you will complete Gallup’s StrengthsFinder assessment. This assessment […]

Getting Started Pharmacy calculations are very important for prescribing, especially in regards to renal function and pediatric dosing. This assignment will focus on calculating renal function and medication doses for pediatric patients. Review the information below and then follow the subsequent instructions. Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to: Successfully calculate dosing for renal functions Background Information Renal function Renal […]

Anne Kolsky    3 posts   Re: Topic 9 DQ 2  Potential Barriers to Sustained Changes   Population health improvements require action from multiple sources. People are complex and so are responses to changes. Everyone is accountable and delegation can only go so far. Our nation tends to see value in how much money is spent vs taking the sometimes-harder route of making actual changes. It is easier […]

Anne Kolsky    3 posts   Re: Topic 9 DQ 1  Professional Presentations  Strength: I may not be the most detail-oriented writer or person in general, my writing strengths appeal more to the lay person than the technical side. I can convey messages well to those who do not understand the “nursing side” of nursing. In other words, if I were to be on a team of […]

It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span. Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed […]

How are an agency’s mission and vision different? An agency’s mission statement addresses the question of “What do we do?” In essence, the mission statement identifies how the agency will get to where it wants to be, that is, the mission statement defines the purpose and primary objectives related to customer needs and organizational values. An agency’s vision is different in that it outlines “Where […]

ENGL 1020: Composition/Analysis        The University of Memphis                                                                             Week #5: Reflection Discussion Post We only learn by stopping to reflect on our previous actions and to absorb the practice we have been engaged in.  This, the first of two Discussion Posts the week, asks you to reflect on your learning thus far. Please reflect on tasks of weeks #1- #4 through and how they […]

Interview a person in a formal position of leadership within your organization (e.g., a supervisor, a manager, a director). Begin your interview with the following questions: What is your role as a health care team member? How do you define professionalism and how does professional responsibility influence your work? Do you consider yourself a steward of health care? Why or Why not? Is it important […]