Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model & guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Bangura, F. (2024). Development and evaluation of a nurse practitioner–directed intentional rounding strategy, and its impact on decreasing falls in a veteran’s long-term care facility (Publication No. 30991997) [Doctoral dissertation, […]
What is the purpose of reporting and collecting data from incident reports? What are the common types of incidents found in the hospital? How do incident reports improve patient and family safety practices? Are hospitals allowed to document details from an incident report on the patient’s medical record? The Purpose and Impact of Incident Reporting in Healthcare Incident reporting is a crucial aspect of healthcare […]
Research the scope of practice guidelines for your allied health discipline in the state where you live. Summarize the guidelines and discuss how they will guide your clinical decision-making in practice. Consult Appendix A in the textbook for more information on the scope of practice within a variety of allied health care positions Scope of Practice Guidelines for Medical Assistants in Texas and Their Role […]
Interprofessional collaboration and teamwork are integral aspects of any professional workplace, but they are especially significant in health care environments where all health care professionals are working toward the common goal of providing quality patient care and positive patient outcomes. For a team to function successfully, it is essential that team members are able to communicate respectfully with one another and that each team member understands […]
Mrs. Deer is a 72-year-old female who presents to your office complaining of right upper quadrant pain that has been increasing in intensity over the past 2 days. She would have come sooner, but she lacked transportation and waited until her son could drive her. She states that she has not been sleeping very much because of the pain. She has been nauseous and vomited […]
The Homeless Patient Evaluation & Management Plan The nurse practitioner (NP) is working at a health clinic in a homeless shelter during the early evening. A 48-year-old African American man approaches the practitioner and asks to have his blood pressure taken, saying that he has not had it checked “in a while”. The man appears to be in some type of distress and experiencing pain. […]
Describe the pathophysiology of the chosen condition. What is the condition’s etiology, signs and symptoms, complications, and risk factors? Discuss how the condition is diagnosed. What are relevant assessment findings, labs, and imaging studies? Explain how the pathophysiology of the condition might differ across the lifespan. Does the condition manifest in pediatric, pregnant, breastfeeding, and older adult populations? How might the condition look different across […]
Caring for Chinese, Filipino, & Vietnamese Populations After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: A. Describe health and illness practices that may augment problems associated with the treatment of hypertension for Chinese-American clients. B. Describe the locus-of-control variable that some Filipino Americans have that may influence health-seeking behavior. C. Describe the importance of folk medicine and folk healers to Vietnamese Americans. […]
Kristin is a 26-year-old client who presents to the outpatient clinic with complaints of “not liking myself.” She states she frequently feels angry without provocation and cries often. She has lost 10 lbs. in the past month and states she has no appetite. Kristin reports nightly sleep difficulty, both falling and staying asleep. Her mind just can’t seem to relax enough so she can sleep. […]
Scenario – There is a new Board running the hospital, and they are aggressive about the hospital being the best in the State. They have decided that you are best suited to lead the nurses in the hospital so that they will initially get status. From there, they are planning on having the nurses lead the way by having every nurse be a leader in their […]