NRNP 6675 Discussion Week 1 : Certification And Licensure   Now that you are in the final course in your program, it is time to turn in earnest to preparing for certification and licensure. You will need to take and pass the national PMHNP certification exam. Once certified, you will then be eligible to apply…

NRNP 6675: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II week 2 Assignment 1 Order Instructions Insurance coding and billing is complex, but it boils down to how to accurately apply a code, or CPT (current procedural terminology), to the service that you provided. The payer then reimburses the service at a certain rate. As a provider,…

NURS 6521 Week 10 Discussion: Womens and Mens Health, Infectious Disease, and Hematologic Disorders As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely experience patient encounters with complex comorbidities. For example, consider a female patient who is pregnant who also presents with hypertension, diabetes, and has a recent tuberculosis infection. How might the underlying pathophysiology of…

NURS 6521 Week 11 Assignment: Off-Label Drug Use in Pediatric The unapproved use of approved drugs, also called off-label use, with children is quite common. This is because pediatric dosage guidelines are typically unavailable since very few drugs have been specifically researched and tested with children. NURS 6521 Week 11 Discussion Assignment.   When treating…

NRNP 6675 PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II Week 2   Pathways Mental Health  PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the following case template to complete Week 2 Assignment 1. On page 5, assign DSM-5-TR and Updated ICD-10 codes to the services documented. You will add your narrative answers to the assignment questions to the bottom…

Question: The anticoagulant drug that acts as a vitamin K antagonist is:  Question: What is a serious side effect of ibuprofen in the older adult patient? Question: A Nurse Practitioner is conducting an assessment of a patient who has recently had several changes made to her drug regimen. What assessment question most directly addresses the…

NURS 6521 Week 8 Discussion: Decision Making When Treating Psychological Disorders Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders have many drastic…

NURS 6521 Week 3 Assignment: Asthma and Stepwise Management Asthma is a respiratory disorder that affects children and adults. Advanced practice nurses often provide treatment to patients with these disorders. Sometimes patients require immediate treatment, making it essential that you recognize and distinguish minor asthma symptoms from serious, life-threatening ones. Since symptoms and attacks are…

NURS 6521 week 5 Discussion: Diabetes and Drug Treatments Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2019). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which include some form…

NURS 6521 week 4 Assignment: 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…