Throughout the RN-BSN Program, you have discussed many different nursing theories. In Informatics, the core elements of the field stem from the Foundation of Knowledge Model, also known as the Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom (DIKW) Paradigm. Select a clinical scenario from your practice (Oncology or Triage) and analyze it using the Foundation of Knowledge Model. Data: What data…
This discussion is based on a story of an 18-month old named Josie King that lost her life because of a medical error. Josie's mother used the settlement money to create the Josie King Foundation to help reduce the mortality rate by encouraging hospitals to adopt patient-safety programs. Instructions: Read the Josie's Story Teaches Hospitals…
The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the various information and communication technology tools that can be used when caring for patients, communities, and populations. 1,000-1,250-word. Based on your current practice, clinical experience, course materials, and review of outside resources, include the following: Discuss the history of health information technologies and the evolution of…
Read the three (3) scenarios below and select one (1), then share your findings: Share one traditional medicine you have practiced from your culture (Argentinean) . For example, you may write about a herb or tea you take for a certain sickness. Research a traditional practice on the Internet. Interview someone about their traditional medicine.…
Reflect on 2 key differences between the UK and US Health systems. What are key opportunities related to advocacy and politics interventions that can be done by advanced practice nurses to improve our current health system? 1. A minimum of 2 paragraphs is required 2. All discussion posts must be minimum 250 words, references must…
Epilepsy LS is a 31-year-old woman who presents after a first-time seizure. The patient recalls experiencing an unusual rising sensation in the abdomen accompanied by an unpleasant, brief, metallic taste before losing awareness. Bystanders observed her to develop leftward head turning followed by stiffening and rhythmic jerking of her limbs. She appeared disoriented for 15…
Describe your clinical experience for this week working with Gerontology patients. 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…
Weekly Clinical Experience 1 Describe your clinical experience for this week as a student nurse practitioner in older adult population. 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…
Define the following terms per your group number. Then, discuss the relevance of each term to nursing practice. Informatics Interoperability Electronic Health Record (EHR) Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format.
A 78-year-old female comes to your office escorted by a neighbor who is a patient of yours. The neighbor, who has lived next door to the older woman for years, relates that a week ago the elderly woman’s sister died and that she had been her caregiver for many years. The neighbor relates that although…