Entries by Linus

Stereotypes of disability

#1. follow the instruction #2.   Instructions: Stereotypes, as we have come to understand, are assumptions that some individuals have about certain groups. Stereotypes can span across race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and many other areas. In this discussion, we will explore one group that is often stereotyped and victimized by “othering.” Please watch […]

Sensory Perception

Choose an illness/disease we covered in class from the following systems; Neurological Respiratory, Sensory Perception, Skin, Cardiac GU or GI. You will be completing a head to toe assessment on the patient along with a focused assessment related to the specific system affected by the illness/disease process. Identify the following (worth 75 points) Introduction: begin with […]

Quantitative Data Management

No formal discussion post this week. After reading chapters 18 (Quantitative Data Management) and Chapter 19 (Basic Quantitative Data Analysis) write a paragraph of 250  words expressing what you understand. Please ensure that you follow APA guidelines.  No peer response required.

central nervous system and PNS, peripheral nervous system

What are your thoughts Nervous system is divided into 2 parts, CNS or central nervous system and PNS, peripheral nervous system. The central nervous center controls creativity expression, emotion thought, language, sleep, memory and personality (Falkner & Green, 2018). There are diseases and illnesses that can affect the CNS and PNS. One such issue is […]

vaccines and Autism

Choose from the following topics: 1) vaccines and Autism, 2) vitamin D deficiency and multiple sclerosis, 3) aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease, 4) the cow’s milk diet to reduce weight, 5) circumcision to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, 6) moderate hypothermia after cardiac arrest to reduce neurological damage, or 7) the ketogenic diet to treat epilepsy. Present […]

economy downturn due to corona virus

Summary: The overall economy has been on the downturn due to coronavirus. The supply chains of many popular brands have been disrupted causing shocks down to the consumer level. This led companies to reevaluate their strategies during the pandemic and find ways to streamline their processes to keep up with consumer demands while handling breaks […]

current sources of stress

w.youtube.com/watch?v=vzrjEP5MOT4   address the following prompts: What are your current sources of stress? How might these stressors change over the next three to six months as you begin your new career? What are the positive and negative ways you deal with stress? What are your goals for improved stress management and what is your plan […]

Pamela Reed’s Theory of Self-Transcendence

Case Study Assignment  – First Post Due July 15, 2020 by 11:59 PM, Please read, then post a critique of the article (case).  Please utilize the on-line library resources to complete this assignment. Please research one of the presented nursing theorists for this week (Pamela Reed’s Theory of Self-Transcendence or Patricia Lear and Mary Jane Smith’s Story […]

Disorders of Nutritional Status

Rubric is attached   Case Study E Disorders of Nutritional Status Mr. Olsen presents to the clinic today reporting joint pain and “just feeling run down.” He reports a lack of energy and just wants to sit and do nothing. Significant findings from the initial assessment include a blood pressure of 184/92, height of 5 […]

health care practice problems as a consumer and/or as a practitioner

In this week’s Discussion, you shared your experiences with health care practice problems as a consumer and/or as a practitioner. Now, consider your current practice setting and think about something specific and relevant to your practice setting that you would like to see improved or changed. Interview a key leader in your practice setting who […]