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Health & Medical Virtual Simulation Questions

In a Word processing document, answer the questions listed below and submit (along with your post-quiz score to the vSIM assignment tab under Module 12 on Canvas): Q-1: What safety measures did you take as part of your care for Edith Jacobson? Consider all aspects of patient safety, both universal (i.e., hand-washing) and patient-specific (i.e., […]

Individual Health Behavior Models

Compare and contrast two models or theories of individual health behavior. What are the strengths and weaknesses associated with each model or theory? In what situations or contexts are each of these theories or models most appropriate? Please reply with a minimum of 250 to 300 words, with at least one reference. Thanks

Nurse and Physician Argument on Whether to Stop Care

Nine-year-old Yusef Camp began experiencing symptoms soon after eating a pickle bought from a street vendor. He felt dizzy and fell down, he could not use his legs, and he began to scream. By 10:00 p.m., he was hallucinating and was transported to the DC General Hospital by ambulance. He went into convulsions. His stomach […]

the difference between a “manager” and a “leader

Discussion Question: From your assigned readings and outside research on the topic, consider the difference between a “manager” and a “leader.” What do you feel are the three biggest differences? What are two benefits and disadvantages of each? Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly […]

Assessing Reliability and Credibility of CAM Resources

As you do your research about CAM, it is vital to establish what information is credible and reliable. By the time you complete this assignment you should have made some decisions about the credibility and reliability of information related to CAM. Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation (Microsoft® PowerPoint®, Prezi, etc.) that provides guidance for assessing […]

CRITIQUE AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of the two qualitative research studies listed below. Must use the following “Research Critique Guidelines” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses. Use your practice problem and the two […]

Differentiate between prospective and retrospective cohort studies.

Differentiate between prospective and retrospective cohort studies. Illustrate when each of these cohort studies should be used in research and address the strengths and weaknesses of them both. To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work […]

Personal Skills & Leading a Group

first reply: Russell Gray Forum 3 (Modules 3 and 4) – DB3 The skill that I am accustomed to and is the easiest for me is Active Listening. This tends to be ingrained in my being because of my military background while serving twenty years in the U.S. Navy. When someone is speaking to me, […]

Culturally Sensitive Health Services and Marketing Plans

Assignment: Culturally Sensitive Health Services and Marketing Plans Culturally targeted patient education materials are essential if they are to be accepted and used by clients from different ethnic minority populations. The creation of culturally relevant materials requires a team effort and community stakeholder input. —Van Son (2014, p. 418) Before health care administrators can market […]