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 […]

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: […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]