Sheila is a 26-year-old with a history of head injury and tonic-clonic seizures. She is seen today with complaints of “funny” eye movements, feeling uncoordinated, blurred vision and feeling lethargic. Her current medications include Ritalin 10 mg po BID, Dilantin 300 mg po BID, Paxil 20 mg po daily, Lasix 20 po daily. Lab Values…
Xavi is a 44-year-old man with complaints of low back pain following a motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred 7 days ago. He rates his pain 8 out of 10. He was prescribed Lortab (hydrocodone acetaminophen) 5 / 325 in the ER last week. He is requesting a refill of the Lortab today and indicates…
Target Population: Patients under the age of 50 at a community hospital Develop a 5-9 page problem statement that presents information related to the problem-intervention-comparison-outcome-time (PICOT) approach to nursing research. Note: Each assessment in this course builds on the work you completed in the previous assessment. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in this course…
This week, the rough draft of the paper on organizational change through leadership is due. This paper is meant as a final demonstration and culmination of perspectives gained from this course and will assist you in the research of corporate issues and the methods used to bring change to an area of challenge. Starting with…
Counseling theory and systemic theory of intervention. Applications should be consistent with your theory of how and why change occurs. Describe your approach to counseling using the techniques we have covered: Which techniques and why? The “My Approach” Paper should flow logically and contain formal structure, near perfect grammar and punctuation, and, if needed, proper…
NURSE PRACTITIONER PROFESSIONAL CAREER PLANNER As you approach the end of your Master of Science in Nursing program and prepare for a career as a nurse practitioner, you will want to create a cover letter, resume, and portfolio that best represent your knowledge, skills, and abilities as a professional in the field of nursing. For…
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONER FACULTIES (NONPF) COMPETENCIES The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has determined nine broad areas of core competence that apply to all nurse practitioners, regardless of specialty or patient population focus. NONPF created the first set of Nurse Practitioner Competencies in 1990; the most recent updates were incorporated in…
THERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH PERSONALITY DISORDERS Individuals with personality disorders often find it difficult to overcome the enduring patterns of thought and behavior that they have thus far experienced and functioned with in daily life. Even when patients are aware that personality-related issues are causing significant distress and functional impairment and are open to counseling,…
Locate a qualitative research article. In evaluation of the qualitative article chosen: Are the results trustworthy, credible, applicable, and consistent?
explain how epidemiological studies impact knowledge of diagnosis, prognosis, or clinical treatment. Provide at least one specific example. Include collaborative opportunities for your example. Are there associated barriers or biases to be overcome? Be sure to use vocabulary that demonstrates your understanding of epidemiological terms.