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Heuristics

Heuristics Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: · Textbook: Chapter 10, 11 · Lesson Introduction Remember – these journal questions require more thinking than writing. Think about exactly what you are asked to do, and then write as economically as possible. Instructions For this journal assignment, briefly answer each of the following prompts. For […]

OBESITY AND PREGNANCY IN THE US ARMY

Evidence-Based Policy/Program Change Proposal Your presentation should be 6–8 slides with speaker notes included. The speaker notes should represent what you would say during your presentation. It should not restate the content of the slides. Identify a health issue in or around your community and a vulnerable population that is particularly affected by it. (1 […]

Patient Portal

Patient Portal ASSIGNMENT UNIT 4.     In the physician practice where you are the office manager, the providers are disappointed in their patient satisfaction scores. Feedback indicates that patients are frustrated with the amount of time it takes to schedule an appointment when they call in, commenting that the official line is often busy. […]

Health Care Beyond the Hospital

Health Care Beyond the Hospital (105 points) Many sectors beyond healthcare facilities need national health policies. Health disparities result in worse outcomes for the poor. A national or regional health policy can protect vulnerable populations from poor quality healthcare and a lack of access to health needs. Find a case study examining a vulnerable population […]

“Fever of unknown origin”

“Fever of unknown origin” “Fever of unknown origin” is a diagnosis known well to acute care providers. “Rash of unknown origin” is not an official diagnosis, but it is one that you will often encounter. Imagine that during a shift a nurse calls you to the bedside to look at a “new rash” that a […]

family-focused functional assessment

family-focused functional assessment Select a family, other than your own, and seek permission from the family to conduct an interview. Utilize the interview questions complied in your interview questionnaire to conduct a family-focused functional assessment. Document the responses as you conduct the interview. Describe the family structure. Include individuals and any relevant attributes defining the […]

Provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) For this exam, you will write a critical analyses paper demonstrating understanding and application of key concepts learned on chapters 1-13. Your paper must be 3-4 pages in length excluding references pages, 12p font, and double spaced. Adherence to APA, 7th Edition guidelines must be demonstrated where appropriate. […]

the intentions of nonemployed registered nurses

the intentions of nonemployed registered nurses Erich QD1. If I were to conduct a statewide study of work plans the intentions of nonemployed registered nurses I would favor open-ended questions. Open-ended questions allow people to provide a free-form answer without limitations. Whereas closed-ended questions can be answered within a limited set of possible answers ( […]

Pharmacological Effects of Anti-Hypertensive Medications in the Management of Hypertension

“Pharmacological Effects of Anti-Hypertensive Medications in the Management of Hypertension”. Instructions: Explain the pharmacological management of hypertension. Explain the pathophysiology of the disease state. Review of the pharmacological agents used for treatment and important information related to advanced practice nurse. Response should be in current APA format with at least five scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, […]

Relevant Nurse Theorist

  Relevant Nurse Theorist Directions: · Theory guides practice! Based on your topic, choose a theorist that closely aligns to your chosen topic. · Consider the theory’s main key concepts. In the LGBTQ example above, the chosen theory was Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relationships. · How does your chosen theory relate to: nurse, person, environment, health/illness? · […]