Entries by Merit Writer

evolution of the nurse stereotype

reply to this discussion post 250 words.   I selected the event when women became the figure of nursing. It is based on the evolution of the nurse stereotype. It was in the 1920’s when real-life photos were becoming popular and used as postcards. This failed to show the truth of what these nurses went […]

advocates for the vulnerable populations

1. What role can providers play as advocates for the vulnerable populations. 2.After reading the posted article, “Nurses Need Not be Guilty Bystanders: Caring for Immigrant Populations”, what did you learn from this article and how can you affect change for the better to help eliminate stereotyping based on ethnicity? 3.Define what you think constitutes […]

Overview of Genetics and Genomics in Nursing

Case Study, Chapter 8, Overview of Genetics and Genomics in Nursing 1. A patient who is 38 years of age is diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, a hereditary disease that results in fluid-filled cysts occupying space in the kidneys. The cysts can interfere with the function of the kidney and may burst and […]

Individual and Family Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation

Case Study, Chapter 6, Individual and Family Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation 1. Mr. Smith, a 52-year old patient, is admitted to the coronary care unit with the diagnosis of acute inferior myocardial infarction. The patient has a history of smoking two packs per day of cigarettes for 35 years, and he drinks a six-pack of […]

Interprofessional Collaboration

Interprofessional Collaboration Explain how interprofessional collaboration will help reduce errors, provide higher-quality care, and increase safety. Provide an example of a current or emerging trend that will require more, or change the nature of, interprofessional collaboration. Using 200-300 words APA format with at least two references within five years.

Adult Health and Nutritional Assessment

Case Study, Chapter 5, Adult Health and Nutritional Assessment 1. Mrs. Jones, a 40-year-old female patient, is presenting for a history and physical. The nurse gathers a family history from the patient. She shares that her mother died at 70 years of age of colon cancer and had adult onset diabetes controlled with oral agents, […]

Health Care of the Older Adult

Case Study, Chapter 11, Health Care of the Older Adult 1. The nurse working at the senior center notices Mrs. Jones, a 78-year-old, crying. The nurse approaches Mrs. Jones and asks if she needs help. Mrs. Jones states “I am so embarrassed. I had another accident and my pants are all wet. It’s like I’m […]

nursing practice environment

The first step of the evidence-based practice process is to evaluate a  nursing practice environment to identify a nursing problem in the  clinical area. When a nursing problem is discovered, the nurse  researcher develops a clinical guiding question to address that nursing  practice problem. For this assignment, you will create a clinical  guiding question know as […]

type of disaster

All health care providers need to be aware of the emergency protocols for all types of disasters. Nursing leaders need to be particularly knowledgeable of emergency management. And preparedness procedures no matter what type of disaster or hazard occurs. Imagine that you are a new nursing leader.Coming from a big city hospital. Recently hired to […]

Effective Approaches In Leadership And Management

1) Minimum 4 full pages (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part.    Submit 1 document per part 2)¨******APA norms All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph          Bulleted responses are not accepted          Don’t write in the first person  Don’t copy and paste the questions. Answer the […]