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A middle-range theory

A middle-range theory has fewer concepts and propositions than a grand theory which align with nursing practice and guide research. Conceptual models guide the direction of the propositions and empirically testable hypotheses used to create or refine middle-range theories. The progression from conceptual model to middle-range theory can be identified by reviewing King’s theory of […]

virtue ethics.  

Two nursing students cheated on several assignments.  Although the evidence is irrefutable, both students deny cheating.  Discuss these students in terms of virtue ethics.  Do these students have integrity? Do these students have the character to become good nurses? Should the instructor allow them another chance?

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

the disease is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). The paper should be 2-3 pages in length and follow APA 7 style. Your paper should discuss the following: Pathology: Describe the disease or condition, discuss the incidence/prevalence, and identify risk factors Clinical manifestations: Describe the signs and symptoms of the disease Diagnostic tools: Identify and describe […]

pain and chronic pain in the pediatric patient

Please answer the 5 questions. Please do not share work. Note: ONLY USE THE TEXTBOOK, ESSENTIALS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING FOUTH EDITION. TERRI KYLE . SUSAN CARMAN 1. Compare and contrast acute pain and chronic pain in the pediatric patient 2. Distraction involves having the child focus on another stimulus. Identify 5 methods of distraction for the pediatric patient […]

benefits of using a specific model to assess a community

Identify a Community Health Assessment Model. (This document from the CDC lists commonly used community assessment models: https://www.cdc.gov/stltpublichealth/cha/assessment.html )  What are some benefits of using a specific model to assess a community?  What agencies should be included with the assessment? What is a  reasonable time frame in which to complete a community wide assessment?  What is the […]

Issues that May Arise with Prescriptive Authority of Controlled Substances

I need a response to the following peers: Peer 1   Many states are moving toward making changes to existing laws regulating the scope of practice for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) to include independent prescribing authority. Independent prescribing authority refers to the ability to prescribe controlled medications without collaboration with a physician. This is […]

General healthcare technology trends related to data

General healthcare technology trends related to data/information have changed since I was an LPN in 2006. I worked in a nursing home and all our MARS were handwritten and then they went to printed, and we just had to fill in the new medications that the patients were on. For example, the antibiotics or fluids […]

health promotion, community health services, public policy, and education

reply1 Public health nursing focuses on health promotion, community health services, public policy, and education. The role of the public health nurse is to provide clinical interventions, and teaching to communities, and the general public. Public health nurses work in a variety of settings including: home health/hospice care, community health clinics, schools, and even insurance […]

A theory about the effects of cancer

Now that you understand middle range theory, look through the list of middle range theories in your text.  Find 2-3 that are related to concepts that you are interested in and read about them. Can you determine what type of theory it is?  What are the concepts? How could this theory be used for research […]

 Planning care through a nursing theory

Planning care through a nursing theory Due Tuesday by 11:9pm Word doc in APA 7th edition with no plagiarism. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate your ability to plan care through a nursing model. After you have chosen a nursing model, give a brief description of the “nuts and bolts” of that model.  Then […]