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Case Study For Chronic Condition

| January 23, 2019

 56 y/o Caucasian male presents to the primary care clinic with complains of dizziness and nausea x 4 days. The patient reports he has not been able to get out of bed since the symptoms started. The patient reports symptoms are worse when he tries to get out of bed to stand. He denies any […]

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Public Health

| January 23, 2019

Identify a public health concern that contributes to health risks or disease. As a governmental official, prepare a public service announcement (PSA) in the form of a two-page brochure to educate the public on this concern. Remember to address the following: A brief explanation of the concern, including a definition; How the concern impacts public […]

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Practicum Journal

| January 23, 2019

Select two clients you observed or counseled this week during a group therapy session. Note: The two clients you select must have attended the same group session. Then, in your Practicum Journal, address the following: Describe each client (without violating HIPAA regulations), and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications. Using the […]

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Relationship Between Theory And Nursing Practice

| January 23, 2019

Think about your unique nursing practice specialty area and the population you serve. Is there a clear connection to practice and theory in your specific nursing specialty area? In this discussion post, you will describe the relationship between theory and nursing practice and how you could implement theory into nursing practice. Describe why nursing theory […]

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Community Health Care

| January 23, 2019

1)Explain what “Community Health Care” is. 2)Explain the history of this “Community Health Care” and how it has evolved over time. 3)Discuss the care given via the Community Health Care delivery mode. 4)List two options to cover the costs of care and explain the limitations of health care insurance coverage for the Community Health Care […]

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Case Study

| January 23, 2019

Mrs. Adams, a 68-year-old widow who was referred to case management upon discharge from the hospital based on her physician’s recommendation that she is not able to care for herself independently. Her diagnosis is diabetes, hypertension, and breast cancer. She is 5 days’ post-op from a right sided mastectomy. Mrs. Adams apartment is located in […]

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Dissemination of Evidence Based Practice

| January 23, 2019

Dissemination of EBP and research, such as presenting results at a conference or writing an article for a journal, is an important part of professional practice. Identify one professional journal and one nursing or health care conference where you might present your project. Discuss why each of your choices is the best option for you […]

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Evidence Based Practice

| January 23, 2019

Discuss why EBP is an essential component of the practice of a BSN-prepared RN. Identify two ways in which you will continue to integrate evidence into your practice and encourage it within your work environment. What obstacles could challenge this plan, and what steps will you take to minimize their impact? Get a 10 % […]

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Virtual Learning Environment

| January 23, 2019

Online learning is considered a virtual learning environment (VLE); however there are other types of VLE that you may have used or heard about. Please discuss one of the following VLE’s and your experience with using it: Virtual simulation Edutainment Three dimensional virtual environment or world Augmented-reality games (ARGs) Virtual Reality devices Then discuss how […]

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Heart Disease and Stroke

| January 23, 2019

An important role of nursing is to provide health promotion and disease prevention. Review the 2020 Topics and Objectives on the Healthy People website. Choose a topic of interest that you would like to address, in conjunction with a population at-risk for the associated topic. Submit the topic and associated group to your instructor for […]

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