Entries by Linus

chronic illnesses

Case Study: An 18 year old college student reports a history of episodic attacks of shortness of breath, dry cough, and wheezing for the last 5 years. These symptoms usually occur during a change of weather or whenever she “catches a cold”. Symptoms also reported to worsen during night and early morning. Accompanying symptoms of […]

Importance of Proper Pain Assessment

Discuss the Importance of Proper Pain Assessment Differentiate between acute and chronic pain, the different assessment tools that can be used depending on the age of the patient, and management of pain. List 3 pain assessment tools used (Newborn, Toddler, Adult). Your response should be at least 250 words. APA formatted paper (Title page, Introduction, […]

Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory

Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory This assignment will involve your providing a reflection based on this week’s reading assignments of Chapter 21 Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory Chapter 22 Duffy’s Quality Caring Model. textbook: Smith, M. & Parker, M. (2014). Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice. (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company. ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-3312-4 Each theory should be […]

Weekly Practicum Activity Summary

Clinical Practicum Activity Summary/Reflection Log Weekly Clinical Practicum Activity Summary/Reflection NURS 591L Weekly Clinical Practicum Activity Summary/Reflection Log Weekly practicum activity summaries and reflections to be submitted for review are to be typed, grammatically correct, and error free. Weekly practicum activity summaries should include: Stated weekly focus and learning objectives. Summary of planned or completed […]

role and scope of nursing education

Nursing Role & Scope instructions role and scope of nursing education 1. Describe the dimensions of Patient-Centered Care and how do you apply PCC in your current practice. 2. Effective communications between health care providers and the patient is an essential component of PCC, why? 3. Describe an interprofessional healthcare team in your area of […]

nursing care plan

nursing care plan Objectives  1. Describe routine labs and relevance of abnormal findings. 2. Identify the MOA, indications and nursing considerations of selected medications. 3. Create a nursing care plan for a patient in acute pain. Instructions 1. Create a table for the following 11 labs: Na, K, CL, HCO3, BUN, Cr; Hgb, Hct, WBCs, […]

EKG Worksheet

EKG Worksheet Answer each question below. Use complete sentences when providing short answer responses. You are the AGACNP in the emergency room. A 55-year-old Caucasian male with a past medical history of HTN, thyroid cancer, and diverticulitis presents with crushing chest pain. His chest pain developed one hour ago after eating a large steak and […]

Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Assessment

Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Assessment SAMPLE Overall Introduction: I am presenting here my overall health assessment by using the Gordon’s functional health patterns. Then, my stress is presented as focused assessment. This part of assessment assist me in knowing the level of stress while the internet source helps me in gaining more knowledge about causes […]

interview questionnaire to be used in a family-focused functional assessment

interview questionnaire to be used in a family-focused functional assessment Develop an interview questionnaire to be used in a family-focused functional assessment. The questionnaire must include three open-ended, family-focused questions to assess functional health patterns for each of the following: Values/Health Perception Nutrition Sleep/Rest Elimination Activity/Exercise Cognitive Sensory-Perception Self-Perception Role Relationship Sexuality Coping Select a […]

Clinical Practicum Activity summary

Clinical Practicum Activity Summary/Reflection Log NURS 591L Weekly Clinical Practicum Activity Summary/Reflection Log Weekly practicum activity summaries and reflections to be submitted for review are to be typed, grammatically correct, and error free.   Weekly practicum activity summaries should include: Stated weekly focus and learning objectives. Summary of planned or completed activities. Discussion of technology, […]