According to the textbook, nurses in various settings are adopting a research-based (or evidence-based) practice that incorporates research findings into their decisions and interactions with patients. Analyze the role nurses play in improving health care quality and safety through the use of evidence-based practice (EBP). How do you see this role …
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Once a week, at home on Moodle, students will be required to be reflective about their ability to align the care they provided with QSEN competencies and identify areas for improvement. Students will include new insights gained from the clinical experience and what they will review to be prepared for their next clinical experience. The …
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For this assignment, choose three outpatient settings from the list below:Private practice clinicUrgent care centerMobile medical unitHome health careAmbulatory long-term care servicePublic health serviceCommunity health centerFree clinicThen, create a presentation (12-15 slides) that considers the current health care trends (economic, social, and technological) in the selected outpatient settings. Outline the following with detailed speaker notes …
Choose two models or theories for each mode of instruction (2 class, 2 lab, and 2 clinical) upon which you could build your learning activities. Of the six, one must be selected from the following: self-directed, experiential, transformative, and service learning. One must be a nursing theory. You may use theories or models beyond those …
Why are fat and cholesterol the primary factors in heart disease? How are they carried in the bloodstream? Which of these lipoproteins carry so-called “good cholesterol,” and which carry “bad cholesterol”? How can people influence the relative amounts of fat and cholesterol in the blood? Describe the food changes involved.
J.0 is an 82-year-old white man who was evaluated by GI specialist due to abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, weight lost, weakness and occasional nausea. Past Medical History (PM H): Patient is Diabetic, controlled with Metformin 500 mg by mouth twice a day, Lantus 15 units SC bedtime. Hypertensive, controlled with Olmesartan 20 mg by …
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Identify a person you know who has an immune system disorder or cancer. Review content in your text for potential types of disorders. Interview the affected person and write a 3–5-page paper identifying your findings including: • Identify the pathophysiology of the immune system disorder • Discuss the treatment for the immune system disorder …
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The unit where you work has had several complaints regarding communication between the staff and clients. You have been selected as a committee member to create an educational tool identifying potential areas of improvement. The education tool should include a scenario of a nurse-client exchange that includes both verbal and nonverbal communication and provide the …
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As a nurse, you are expected to perform your duties as any reasonably prudent professional within an expected level of education, competency, and experience. What is your interpretation of a reasonable and prudent nurse?
