Entries by Linus

Disasters In The Community

Around the world people are experiencing disasters some man made and others natural. Disasters occur suddenly and unexpectedly, however, communities can be helped to be prepared, respond to, and recover from disasters. As nurses, it is important that we know the disasters our community are at risk for and actions to take should they occur. […]

Cultural Competence

Cultural Competence Cultural competence is “a process for addressing disparities, based on race, ethnicity, and culture” (Isaacs et al., 2005, p. 5). Nurses must be culturally competent to provide effective and therapeutic care for patients.  It is part of a holistic treatment process.   · How does culture shape an individual’s view of mental health? · […]

Academic Integrity In Nursing Education

Case Study, Chapter 18. A group of nursing students are in the middle of an exam when two students witness another student pull out his phone and look up answers. Neither student informs the faculty member but after the exam they discuss what they witnessed. 1. Describe the most common forms of cheating in the […]

respiratory issue

Identify a cardiac or respiratory issue and outline the key steps necessary to include for prevention and health promotion.

pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

Create a 7-8 slide presentation with speaker notes about a selected disease process and drug class. The presentation should provide content specific information on the selected disease process and drug class for staff or students in a clinical environment. Follow these steps: Select a disease process and a drug class used to treat the disease […]

the lay press on a C/I therapy

Lay Press Find an article in the lay press on a C/I therapy: · Provide an overview/critique of the article you found with reference. · Places to search: Sunday papers, New Yorker magazine, health magazines. Please refer to the journal entry rubric for details on how this activity will be graded. Support your paper with […]

Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone

Respond to the following 2 posts , using atleast 2 APA referencing for each post: Post 1: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone   The endocrine system is made up of multiple organs located throughout the body and are responsible for hormone secretion directly into the blood stream (Huber & VanMeter, 20180. One hormone of the […]

prevention of pneumonia

PICO Practice Worksheet Background question: Does incentive spirometers prevent pneumonia? PICO question: P: I: C: O: Keywords: Synonyms: MeSH terms: Background question: Does prone positioning improve oxygenation in mechanically ventilated patients? PICO question: P: I: C: O: Keywords: Synonyms: MeSH terms:

HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION

Module 4 – Case HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION Case Assignment Please read the article below and answer the following questions: What was the purpose of the intervention and what was its rationale? Briefly describe the design, the procedure, and the participants. (1/2 page) What were the components of the intervention? (1/2 page) What […]

HEALTH PROMOTION STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES

Module 4 – Case HEALTH PROMOTION STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES Case Assignment Please watch at least two of the brief videos linked in the background info. Write an essay that includes the following: Tell me which 2 videos you watched. Briefly explain the main themes of each video. What health issues and services do the promotoras […]