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health clinic for a pregnancy test

L.W., a 20-year-old college student, comes to the university health clinic for a pregnancy test. She has been sexually active with her boyfriend of 6 months, and her menstrual period is now “a few” weeks late. The pregnancy test result is positive. The patient begins to cry, saying, “I don’t know what to do.” 1. […]

Competency Self-Assessment

please complete the Competency Self-Assessment table provided for the specialization track (PMHNP). The table includes the NONPF core competency in the first column and the population-specific competency in the second column. For this assignment, you are to review the population-specific competencies from NONPF, reviewing the curriculum content column (far right) of that document (located in […]

Pros and Cons of Interest Groups, and Corporations

Pros and Cons of Interest Groups, and Corporations 1212 unread replies.1212 replies. Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Welcome to Week 3! This week, we will look at special interests, lobbyists, activism, and interest groups. With a nation of over 320 million people, there are millions of opinions on every possible topic. […]

the goals of a patient interview

What are the goals of a patient interview? Name and described each component of the Patient History (Chief Complaint, History of Present Illness, etc.). Describe an incident where you had used improper technique on measuring blood pressure, what did you learn from that incident? What are the goals of a patient interview? Name and described […]

Effective Approaches In Leadership And Management

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250 word paper describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: Select an issue from the following list: bullying, unit closers and restructuring, floating. Nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, use of contract employees (i.e., registry […]

COMPARE AND CONTRAST QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Overview For this discussion, you will create a table like the one below. Comparing and contrasting at least 5 elements of quantitative and qualitative research. Additionally, please provide one example of when you would use a qualitative approach vs. a quantitative approach to study a health/health care-related topic.  Example: Qualitative approach would be used to […]

THE HUMANITIES THROUGH THE ARTS

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 8 Play from the Internet, YouTube, DVD, iTunes, Amazon, Netflix, etc. 1 primary source (written version of selected play) Instructions Plays are meant to be performed, rather than read. The purpose of dramatic arts often extends far beyond the words written on a page; […]

the pathophysiology of depression

the pathophysiology of depression Discussion Prompt Initial Post: Describe the pathophysiology of depression. Response #1: Expand on your own post. Discuss the phenomenon of depression effects on appetite. Describe from a pathophysiologic basis why some people with depression experience a lack of appetite resulting in weight loss while others will experience increased food intake and have weight […]

SAMHSA Program And How The DNP Can Become Involved?

SAMHSA’s programs and campaigns offer information, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality and delivery of behavioral health services across the nation. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a national organization that seeks to improve the behavioral health of the American community. Families and addicted citizens connect with the organization […]

neurotransmitters and their functions

Mental Health Find a Research article in the LIRN Library related with one of the following topic: Benzodiazepine Antidepressant Antipsychotic Ethical dilemmas Culture in nursing Write an  pages essay about what you have learned after read the article and how it’ll be useful in your practice as a RN. Include your data and references used […]