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nursing is a profession or an occupation?

1- discuss whether nursing is a profession or an occupation. What can current and future nurses do to enhance nursing’s standing as a profession?   2- Select one of the middle range theories derived from a grand nursing theory and one derived from a non-nursing theory. Analyze both for ease of application to research and […]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Family Settings Versus Individual Settings

THE JOB IS TO REPLY WITH A COMMENT TO EACH POST, POST 1 AND POST 2. WITH 2 COMPLETED REFERENCE IN APA WITH CITATION ABOVE 2013 PER COMMENT. POST 1   Individual vs. Family CBT Cognitive behavioral therapy is short-term psychotherapy that emphasizes the need for attitude change in order to maintain and promote behavior […]

impact of IPV on sexual health

Question #2 There are so many health indicators and concerns for a teen or woman who is a victim of sexual exploitation.  “In a systematic review of the impact of IPV on sexual health, IPV was consistently associated with sexual risk taking, inconsistent condom use, partner non-monogamy, unplanned pregnancies, induced abortions, sexually transmitted infections and […]

The Nurse Leader As Knowledge Worker

The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services. Does this sound familiar? Nurses are very much knowledge workers. What has changed […]

HYPOTHYROIDISM SOAP NOTE

Hypothyroidism SOAP NOTE Patient Initials: Age:  Gender: SUBJECTIVE DATA: Chief Complaint (CC): “ ”. History of Present Illness (HPI): Medications: Allergies: Past Medical History (PMH): Current medication: Past Surgical History (PSH): Family History: Personal/Social History: Immunization: up to date. Lifestyle: Review of Systems: General: HEENT: Neck: Breasts: Respiratory: Cardiovascular/Peripheral Vascular: Gastrointestinal: Genitourinary: Musculoskeletal: Psychiatric: Neurological […]

PICOT (Childhood Obesity)

 Formulate a PICOT statement for your capstone project. (Childhood Obesity) A PICOT starts with a designated patient population in a particular clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care. The intervention should be an independent, specified nursing change intervention. The intervention cannot require a provider prescription. Include a comparison to […]

health histories, genograms, and assessments to formulate an individualized plan of nursing care

This assignment assesses intended course outcome(s)   #4 Use information found in patients’ health histories, genograms, and assessments to formulate an individualized plan of nursing care that focuses on the patient’s individual health promotion and disease prevention needs   Students will use the information found in Tina’s history, physical exam, and problem list to formulate an […]

Politics and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Politics and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Regardless of political affiliation, individuals often grow concerned when considering perceived competing interests of government and their impact on topics of interest to them. The realm of healthcare is no different. Some people feel that local, state, and federal policies and legislation can be either helped […]

Assignment: Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Assignment: Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice. Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate […]

Interaction Between Nurse Informaticists and Other Specialists

Discussion: Interaction Between Nurse Informaticists and Other Specialists Nature offers many examples of specialization and collaboration. Ant colonies and bee hives are but two examples of nature’s sophisticated organizations. Each thrives because their members specialize by tasks, divide labor, and collaborate to ensure food, safety, and general well-being of the colony or hive. Of course, […]