Within two (2) pages, write a personal reflection about your clinical experiences during the DFC in this course. Discuss the following: Professional Competence Discuss what went well during clinical this semester. Identify what could be improved upon. Include explanations and a measurable plan for improvement. Identify and describe at least one new technique you observed …
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Academic clinical history and physical notes provide a unique opportunity to practice and demonstrate advanced practice documentation skills, develop and demonstrate critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, and practice identifying acute and chronic problems and formulating evidence-based plans of care. Complete an academic clinical history and physical note based on a patient seen during clinical/practicum. …
In this module, you have learned about prenatal development, childbirth, and infant care. Much research has pointed to be benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and infant, but American is still struggling to encourage more mothers to at least try breastfeeding. For moms who do breastfeed, America has a lot to …
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Discuss how geopolitical and phenomenological place influence the context of a population or community assessment and intervention. Describe how the nursing process is utilized to assist in identifying health issues (local or global in nature) and in creating an appropriate intervention, including screenings, referrals, resources and spiritual support for the community or population. Describe how …
End-of-life care becomes an issue at some point for elderly patients. Even with the emergence of palliative care programs and hospice programs, most elderly people do not die in their own home as is their preference. What are the reasons for this trend? Discuss what you can do as a nurse to support your patients …
An important part of building evidence-based practice is the development, refinement, and use of quality diagnostic tests and measures in research and practice. Discuss the role of sensitivity and specificity in accuracy of a screening test?
Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions. Please provide evidence-based rationales for your answers. CASE STUDY: Active Labor: Susan Wong Mrs. Wong, a first-time mother, is admitted to the birthing suite in early labor after spontaneous rupture of membranes at home. She is at 38 weeks of gestation with a history of …
An important part of building evidence-based practice is the development, refinement, and use of quality diagnostic tests and measures in research and practice. Discuss the role of sensitivity and specificity in accuracy of a screening test?
JT is a 30 y/o male diagnosed with asthma three years ago. He tells you he is a city park maintenance worker, and the air quality in his city is poor. Despite regular use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), JTs disease is poorly controlled. Last year, he was in the ER with asthma exacerbations five times …
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Evaluate the potential complications and long-term effects associated with thermal injuries and burns, such as wound infections, contractures, hypertrophic scarring, and psychological distress. How can nurse practitioners recognize and manage these complications to optimize patient outcomes and facilitate physical and emotional recovery?
