Entries by Merit Writer

Itchy skin lesions

CC: Itchy skin lesions HPI: A male patient who present to the facility with itchy skin lesions that has been present for few months. According to him, he noticed the lesions on his knees and is now extending to his elbows and scalp. He reports that the lesions are slightly itchy and this has been the case […]

 Use of Incentive spirometer after surgery

Topic: Use of Incentive spirometer after surgery Directions: 1) During your first three clinical days, choose one of your clients that has a condition you find interesting. Based on that client’s condition, locate a nursing protocol that would address either the condition or adverse effects of the condition. For example; you choose a client that is […]

professional nursing organization

Step One: Locate an article in a professional nursing journal Locate the name of a recent (<5 years), professional, nursing journal related to the area of nursing you are interested in pursuing. Please refer to the Library/APA Resource Module to help guide you. You may also consider finding a journal published by a professional nursing organization you located in your […]

Immune System Disorder

Immune System Disorder Title of Assignment: Module 2 assignment: Immune system disorders Purpose of Assignment: Apply knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of immune system disorders. Autoimmune disorders are generally considered the host attacking itself, which manifests in different types of disorders. Course Competency(s): · Determine the cellular functions required to regulate homeostasis. Instructions: Content: […]

Abortion Controversy

Abortion Controversy Return to the topic you chose in the week three assignment. Articulate a specific dilemma in a situation faced by a particular person based on that topic. The situation can be real or fictional. Summarize the dilemma. Define any needed key terms associated with the dilemma. Analyze the conflicts or controversies involved in […]

Decision Making When Treating Psychological Disorders

Discussion: Decision Making When Treating Psychological Disorders Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders have many drastic effects on patients’ lives, […]

types of crisis and their impact on the patient safety and health

types of crisis and their impact on the patient safety and health Florida National University NUR4516 Course Reflection Guidelines Purpose The purpose of this assignmentis to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the NUR4516 course. Course Outcomes This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following […]

Applying Middle Range Theories to Practice

Applying Middle Range Theories to Practice Last week you began exploring literature in support of specific practice problem. One step in the analysis of literature is examining the theoretical framework that guided the study. Middle range theories are frequently used to guide nursing research and it is likely that some of the articles you reviewed […]

Theory Of Human Caring On APN Role

Theory Of Human Caring On APN Role Explore the influence of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring on your future role as an APN. The student will explore the concepts and caritas processes from the Theory of Human Caring and present how these concepts may impact their future APN role. Directions: The student will create […]

Communicate therapeutically with patients.

The benchmark assesses the following competency: 4.2 Communicate therapeutically with patients. The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies. As defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in […]