Author Archive: l Mutheu
Impact Of Nursing Informatics
Nature offers many examples of specialization and collaboration. Ant colonies and bee hives are but two examples of nature’s sophisticated organizations. Each thrives because their members specialize by tasks, divide labor, and collaborate to ensure food, safety, and general well-being of the colony or hive. Of course, humans don’t fare too badly in this regard […]
Differential Diagnosis
Janet, a 20 year-old college student, is experiencing a five-week history of itchy eyes and nasal congestion with watery nasal discharge. She also complains of a “tickling” cough, especially at night, and she has had episodes of repetitive sneezing. Janet gets frequent “colds” every spring and fall. Physical Examination Vital Signs: Temp, 98.8; BP 110/68; […]
Developmental Assessment Of School Age Child
The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 1000-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following: 1. Compare the physical assessments among school-aged […]
The Field Of Nursing
The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following: Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual. Compare and contrast the differentiated practice competencies between an […]
Nursing Theory And Conceptual Model Presentation
Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual model. Prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint in which you describe the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its application in nursing practice. Include the following: 1. Present an overview of the nursing theory. Provide evidence […]
Mandatory Discussion Question
The case scenario provided will be used to answer the discussion questions that follow. Case Scenario Ms. G., a 23-year-old diabetic, is admitted to the hospital with a cellulitis of her left lower leg. She has been applying heating pads to the leg for the last 48 hours, but the leg has become more painful […]
Capstone Project: Milestone 2
Review the feedback you received from your instructor for Milestone 1, and use it to develop this milestone. Create a proposal for your Design for Change Capstone Project. Open the recommended assignment specific Milestone 2 Design Proposal Outline (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Use this to write your paper. You will include […]
Implementation Of A New Computer System
Assignment Overview This assignment is intended to demonstrate your comprehension of the main principles of health informatics, as well as the primary applications of health informatics in healthcare organizations. For this assignment, you will read a case study that presents difficulties associated with implementing a new computer system in a professional setting. Based on the […]
Pharmacotherapy For Cardiovascular Disorders
Patient AO has a history of obesity and has recently gained 9 pounds. The patient has been diagnosed with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following: · Atenolol 12.5 mg daily · Doxazosin 8 mg daily · Hydralazine 10 mg qid · Sertraline 25 mg daily · Simvastatin 80 mg daily To prepare: […]
Public Agency
In a paper of 500-1,000 words, describe the relationship between health care cost and quality. Address the following: Select one public agency and one private agency and differentiate their roles and major activities in addressing cost and quality in health care. See Topic 4 readings for sources regarding health care agencies. Analyze current and projected […]
