Select a registered nurse to interview. You may select a nurse with whom you work, a fellow student, or a family member that is a nurse. Examples may include: your nurse manager, nurse educator, or nurse case manager. Develop 5-7 questions related to how the person you interview uses professional communication in their practice. In a professional manner, conduct an oral interview of your selected […]
Professional Communication and Emotional Intelligence Paper Construct a 1- to 2-page paper detailing the importance of professional communication and emotional intelligence in nursing. Your paper should connect to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses and your interview with your selected nurse. Your paper should address how effective communication and emotional intelligence impacts communication with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Parts 1 […]
Bias Scenario Complete the title page, respond to the questions below, save the document per the Walden file format, and upload the document to the XA3003 Bias Scenario area. In the break room conversation, identify at least three statements that clearly demonstrate bias or prejudice. Explain why these statements reflect bias and which specific group or characteristic they target. Point out an instance of subtle […]
For this Performance Task Assessment, you will construct a 2- to 3-page paper in which you explore the political and civic engagement of a professional nursing organization. Provide clear connections to health equity and the impact of the organization. Instructions To complete this Assessment, do the following: Be sure to adhere to the indicated assignment length. Download the College of Nursing Writing Template. Before submitting your […]
Construct a social media webpage, a media flyer, or a video in which you act as an influencer of social change in the field of nursing. In your medium of choice, do the following: Explain the nurses’ responsibility in promoting health via social media. Identify ethical and professional risks that need to be considered when using social media to promote health. Draft and provide a […]
Category Response Clinical Experience Briefly describe a situation where you encountered a lab test in a clinical setting with an adult patient. What were the presenting symptoms or concerns? Lab Test What labs were done? Normal Values What are the normal values? Differential Diagnoses If the test results were abnormal, what are some potential explanations (differentials) for the abnormality in the context of an adult-gerontology […]
Look for a patient that meets criteria or zero points will be given. Category Response Clinical Experience Mental health screening in adult-gerontology patients should be a routine part of primary care. There are many validated screening tools available for different mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and dementia. It is important to choose a screening tool that is appropriate for the patient’s age, cognitive […]
Look for a patient that meets criteria or zero points will be given. Category Response Clinical Experience Briefly describe a situation where you encountered a diagnostic exam in a clinical setting with an adult patient. What were the presenting symptoms or concerns? Diagnostic Exam What diagnostic exam was performed (e.g., X-ray, CT scan, MRI)? Normal Findings What are the normal findings for this exam? Differential […]
Category Response Clinical Experience Briefly describe a situation where you encountered a radiographic exam (X-ray, fluoroscopy) in a clinical setting with an adult patient. What were the presenting symptoms or concerns? Diagnostic Exam What specific radiographic exam was performed (e.g., chest X-ray, abdominal X-ray)? Normal Findings What are the normal findings expected on this specific radiographic exam? Differential Diagnoses If the exam results were abnormal, […]
Category Response Clinical Experience Briefly describe a situation where you encountered an STI test in a clinical setting with an adult patient. What were the presenting symptoms or concerns? Diagnostic Test What specific STI test(s) were performed (e.g., Chlamydia PCR, HIV antibody test)? Normal Results What are considered normal results for the specific STI test(s) used? Differential Diagnoses If the test results were positive, what […]