Post a brief explanation of three important components of the psychiatric interview and why you consider these elements important. Explain the psychometric properties of the rating scale you were assigned. Explain when it is appropriate to use this rating scale with clients during the psychiatric interview and how the scale is helpful to a nurse…
NR605 Which Therapy Would You Choose? Worksheet Name: Carefully read the assignment guidelines and rubric. Review the scenarios provided in an announcement by course faculty. For each scenario, address the following. 1. Identify the client’s problem. 2. Identify and discuss one psychotherapeutic approach to address the client’s problem. Provide an evidence-based rationale with support…
Post an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in terms of legislators being reelected affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. Then, explain how analyses of the voters views may affect decisions by legislative leaders in recommending or positioning national policies (e.g., Congress’ decisions impacting Medicare or Medicaid). Remember, the number one job of…
This week we will focus on functional assessments and cultural diversity awareness in your health assessment. This is a very important aspect of patient care and building a good foundation of care with our patients. For your assignment 1 you will work on this case: 46 y/o African American male who recently…
What is the effectiveness of 2% chlorhexidine-impregnated wipes versus a traditional soap and water basin bath on the incidence of surgical site infections in adult patients who receive cardiothoracic surgery? What effect does barcoding have on medication errors in patients receiving oral medications in an acute care medical-surgical hospital? What is the effectiveness of using…
Analysis of a Pertinent Healthcare Issue Develop a 2 to 3 page paper, written to your organization’s leadership team, addressing your selected national healthcare issue/stressor and how it is impacting your work setting. Be sure to address the following: • Describe the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected and its impact on your organization. Use organizational…
The purpose of this assignment is for the student to synthesize pharmacological knowledge (i.e., core drug knowledge, core patient variables, and nursing implications) of pharmacotherapeutic agents into a useful teaching and learning tool for nurses and patients. Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO1: Apply the concepts of…
As you reviewed in Unit 2, APRNs are not allowed to practice to their full scope of licensure and education in all states. There are many arguments on both sides of this debate. You can choose your stance on this topic, for or against it. Your elevator speech should follow whichever stance you choose. Draft…
Explain the concept of a knowledge worker. Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker. Include one slide that visually represents the role of a nurse leader as knowledge worker. Your PowerPoint should Include the hypothetical scenario you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your…
In this assignment, you will conduct research in the ECPI Online Library and develop an analysis of that research. After reviewing this week’s required and recommended materials on analysis of variance and covariance, access the ECPI Library’s ProQuest database and search for a research journal (peer-reviewed or scholarly) article of your own personal interest under…