Mrs. Deer is a 72-year-old female who presents to your office complaining of right upper quadrant pain that has been increasing in intensity over the past 2 days. She would have come sooner, but she lacked transportation and waited until her son could drive her. She states that she has not been sleeping very much…

Is there something you are learning this week that you are excited about? Can you apply any of the concepts this week to the career you are interested in pursuing? Do you have any questions about the concepts you are learning this week?

  Summative Assessment This summative assessment will build on your previous formative work by requiring you to synthesize interdisciplinary knowledge and its application within nursing practice. Mastering this competency is essential for fostering evidence-based care and promoting innovation in nursing.  Instructions:  In this assessment, you will create a comprehensive report that explores and integrates knowledge…

Healthcare policies play a critical role in addressing social  determinants of health (SDOH), which can contribute to health  disparities among different populations. Choose a current healthcare  policy or initiative aimed at addressing SDOH (e.g., Medicaid expansion,  community health programs, or housing initiatives) and discuss its  potential to reduce health disparities. (CSLO #1) Consider the following:…

  Formulate and refine clinical research questions (PICOT) relevant to advanced nursing practice based on organizational needs assessment results. Participation Requirements The student must answer the graded discussion with a substantive reply to the graded discussion question(s)/topic(s) posted by the course instructor by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Two scholarly sources references are required unless stated…

Assignment Objectives:  Explore and analyze health indicators in the community. Identify a problematic area of interest to advanced nursing practice.  Evaluate and analyze three health policy options/alternatives for improvement supported by evidence (using a selected policy analysis tool) Prioritize and recommend one health policy to address the healthcare issue. Purpose:  To investigate & integrate knowledge…

Assignment: Building a Health History With Cultural and Diversity Awareness   Include the following:  Explain the specific socioeconomic, spiritual, lifestyle, and other cultural factors associated with the patient you were assigned. Be specific.  Explain the issues that you would need to be sensitive to when interacting with the patient, and why.   Describe the communication…

Post: Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVAs): Discuss the key pathophysiological mechanisms involved in cerebrovascular accidents (strokes). What are the major risk factors, and how do they contribute to the occurrence of a CVA? How can primary and secondary prevention strategies (including lifestyle changes and medical management) be used to reduce the risk of stroke? Deep Tendon Reflex…

Describe your clinical experience for this week. Did you face any challenges, any success? If so, what were they? Describe the assessment of a patient, detailing the signs and symptoms (S&S), assessment, plan of care, and at least 3 possible differential diagnosis with rationales. Mention the health promotion intervention for this patient. What did you…

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 data to quantify the impact (if necessary, seek assistance from leadership or appropriate stakeholders…