Entries by Linus

the purpose of nursing

Discussion Prompt Ask five nurses the following question.  Ask the question without explanation or expansion.  Tell them you are doing a class project and need the following question answered.  There are no right or wrong answers. “What is the purpose of nursing?” Ask five lay persons the exact same question in the exact same manner. […]

Theories in Nursing

Study Guide for final exam NURS-513- Theories in Nursing Review the following concepts and be sure you know the definitions- Metaparadigm Nursing Paradigm Philosophy of Nursing Empiric Indicators Middle Range Theories Theoretical framework Learning Theory Cognitive Learning Theory Complexity Science (CS) Review the different Era’s- this was early on in the course- for example, Curriculum […]

the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult

 Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement.

Developmental Assessment and the School-Aged Child

Developmental Assessment and the School-Aged Child The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following: Compare […]

the United States Preventive Services Task Force

For this assignment, you will be asked to provide five bullet points related to each of the guidelines listed. It is recommended that you utilize the United States Preventive Services Task Force Guidelines, SAMHSA, JNC, CDC, and other specialty organizations’ guidelines, as applicable. Guidelines to be covered include the following: 1. Lung Cancer 2. Prostate Cancer […]

INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION

Planning for our patients during times of transitions (for example: hospital to home, home to rehabilitation facility) involves collaboration with a number of healthcare professionals. Please address the following questions: How does your facility promote interprofessional collaboration during times of patient transitions? What is the role of the nurse in patient transitions? What gaps can […]

Policy/Regulation Fact

Assignment: Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care. On occasion, you will also be expected to share that expertise. With evolving technology and continuous changes to regulations designed to keep up these changes, there is usually a need to share information and expertise to inform […]

Elected Official on an Emerging Public Health Issue

The purpose of this assignment is to identify an emerging public health issue that you are passionate about and write a letter to your elected officials to bring attention to your issue. Part 1: Identify an emerging public health issue that you are passionate about as the topic of your letter to the elected official. […]