General Instructions Some clients present specific challenges during the interview and physical examination. Nurse

Case: R.K. is a home health nurse practitioner who delivers primary care to a predominantly Medicare population. The role of the home health nurse practitioner is to provide assessments to individuals inclusive of the environment, provide direct skilled care and treatment, and provide education and referrals as needed. He must

Chief Complaint : “My back hurts so bad I can barely walk” History of Present Illness: A 35-year-old male painter presents to your clinic with the complaint of low back pain. He recalls lifting a 5-gallon paint can and felt an immediate pull in the lower right side of his

Geriatric Care Plan Concept Map Risk Factors for Nursing Diagnosis (3) 1. Dementia 2. Lung disease 3. Recent viral illness Complications to Report (3) 1. Weight loss 2. Falls 3. Dizziness Challenges to Implementing Care Plan (3) 1. Resident’s mental capacity 2. Time 3. Etc. Things I Learned/Surprised Me After

 5- or 6-slide narrated PP that presents a comprehensive plan to implement changes you propose.  

  you are no doubt aware that success in the healthcare field requires the ability to adapt to change, as the pace of change in healthcare may be without rival. As a professional, you will be called upon to share expertise, inform, educate, and advocate. Your efforts in these areas

 you will identify an issue or opportunity for change within your healthcare organization and propose an idea for a change in practice supported by an EBP approach. 

  What has your experience been with patient involvement in treatment or healthcare decisions? In this Discussion, you will share your experiences and consider the impact of patient involvement (or lack of involvement). You will also consider the use of a patient decision aid to inform best practices for patient

Review the resources Pay special attention to Chapters 19, 20, and 21 of the White et al. text; Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 11 of the Dang et al. text; and the articles addressing the PICOT format. Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021). 

Discussion 1 · Share your experiences identifying Level 1 evidence to address the practice question below. Be specific and provide concrete examples. · PICOT Question: In adults with mental health or substance use disorders in rural communities, how does telehealth intervention compared to in-person treatment affect access to care and

Applying Epidemiology to Program Design for Chronic Disease Roughly 28.5 million Americans were still uninsured as of 2017, and 133 million Americans […] suffer from at least one chronic condition. —Nash et al. (2021, p. 5) As you know, promoting positive social change is a part of the Walden mission.

 Putting It Together  How might the use of qualitative and quantitative methods serve to provide answers for researchers regarding the challenges associated with articles provided this week? What can qualitative data provide that quantitative data cannot, and vice versa? How might a mixed methods approach fill in the gaps to

 Putting It Together  How might the use of qualitative and quantitative methods serve to provide answers for researchers regarding the challenges associated with articles provided this week? What can qualitative data provide that quantitative data cannot, and vice versa? How might a mixed methods approach fill in the gaps to

Write a letter to an official in your state or local government. (Choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue. Expand All Introduction Note: Each assessment

738.2.1 : Foundations of Inquiry The learner differentiates between quality improvement processes, evidence-based practice, and research. 738.2.2 :  Literature Review and Analysis The learner demonstrates knowledge of the process and outcomes of conducting a literature review. 738.2.3 :  Ethics and Research The learner demonstrates an understanding of the ethics of nursing research particularly human

 Putting It Together  How might the use of qualitative and quantitative methods serve to provide answers for researchers regarding the challenges associated with articles provided this week? What can qualitative data provide that quantitative data cannot, and vice versa? How might a mixed methods approach fill in the gaps to

A hospital’s operating budget is estimated regularly, sometimes monthly, if an organization is experiencing fluctuations. Understand historical data on how a budget is formulated/developed.

In this exercise, you will complete a Mind Map to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap assignment. Generalized anxiety disorder Depression Bipolar disorders Schizophrenia Delirium and dementia Obsessive compulsive disease

GROWTH CHART ANALYSIS As a pediatric nurse practitioner, it is essential that you analyze the growth chart and explain the findings to parents so that you can provide guidance in the form of a healthcare plan. RESOURCES Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.  Click the