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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 […]

Professional Development

Professional Development Assignments: Public health efforts and those of private medicine complement each other. And together serve the spectrum of health service needs of American society. Why, then, has their relationship been so contentious? The Institute of Medicine report of 1999 cites two major studies that establish medical errors. As one of the leading causes […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Education Activity

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Education Activity A 48-year old female presents stiffness in both hands in the morning for last 7 months. Stiffness now lasted more than 1 hour every morning and includes hands, wrists and ankles. She also had increasing difficulty standing for long periods at work or at home due to foot and ankle […]

the healthcare outcomes of the vulnerable populations

 Topic 3 DQ 2 There are many external factors that are unique to adolescents. I have chosen to discuss the following, 1. Separation/divorce of parents can be very devistating to a teenager. And may lead to involving themselves in risky behaviors such as decrease in school involvement. Drop in grades, increase in truancy. Additional risky […]

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; […]