DQ3 Cultural Competence in the Health History and Physical Examination Read chapter 3 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentation.  Once done answer the following questions; 1.  Mention and discuss the process and content needed for a comprehensive cultural assessment of clients from diverse cultures. 2.  Mention and discuss biocultural variations in common laboratory tests. 3.  Identify and discuss biocultural variations in […]

Two professional registered nurses are interested in evidence-based practice and have developed research questions to study.  The nurses discuss what evidence-based practice is all about and are trying to determine if the organizational culture supports nurses who seek out and use research to change long-standing practices that are rooted in tradition rather than science. 1. What is the best explanation of the difference between evidence-based […]

Advanced practice nurses often treat patients with vein and artery disorders such as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT). While the symptoms of both disorders are noticeable, these symptoms are sometimes mistaken for signs of other conditions, making the disorders difficult to diagnose. Nurses must examine all symptoms and rule out other potential disorders before diagnosing and prescribing treatment for patients. In […]

            Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders Gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary disorders affect the structure and function of the GI tract. Many of these disorders often have similar symptoms, such as abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, nausea, bloating, and fatigue. Since multiple disorders can be tied to the same symptoms, it is important for advanced practice nurses to carefully evaluate patients and prescribe a treatment that targets […]

Stress and Nursing Practice Describe the case that defined you as a nurse. What happened, how were you involved? How does this case still affect you and your practice? What steps have you taken to overcome the stress of this event? (Remember to protect patient privacy). Explain the importance of debriefings. Are they used in your workplace? If a debriefing would happen who would be […]

In-Depth Study of Pathophysiological Disease Process Introduction and Alignment Each student will choose pathology of specific interest and prepare a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation, APA style on the subject.  This information will be presented online during the appropriate class time.  The presentation will cover background and prevalence of the disorder, related anatomy and physiology, etiology, related laboratory and diagnostic tests (differential diagnosis), treatment, possible outcome, and […]

Assignment: Professional Development Exercises : Describe why there is such a struggle when addressing end-of-life issues What are the differences between allowing a patient to die and physician-assisted suicide? Discuss the controversy that can occur when considering a patient’s right to know whether a caregiver has AIDS and the caregiver’s right to privacy and confidentiality. Describe the distinctions among wrongful birth, wrongful life, and wrongful […]

Requirements:  1. The  Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Professional Development Plan paper will be graded on the quality of the content, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.  2. Follow the directions below and the grading criteria located in the rubric closely.  3. The length of the paper should be 5-8 pages, excluding title page and reference page(s).  4. Support ideas with a […]

Discussion: Big Data Risks and Rewards When you wake in the morning, you may reach for your cell phone to reply to a few text or email messages that you missed overnight. On your drive to work, you may stop to refuel your car. Upon your arrival, you might swipe a key card at the door to gain entrance to the facility. And before finally […]

Discussion: Searching Databases When you decide to purchase a new car, you first decide what is important to you. If mileage and dependability are the important factors, you will search for data focused more on these factors and less on color options and sound systems. The same holds true when searching for research evidence to guide your clinical inquiry and professional decisions. Developing a formula […]