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Standards of Practice for Culturally Competent Nursing Care

| February 12, 2019

Assume your nursing leader has decided that the department needs to better incorporate these Standards of Practice for Culturally Competent Nursing Care into the nursing care delivery model at your organization. There are 12 Standards. Download and read the Executive Summary, and select one of the 12 standards as the basis for the discussion. Think […]

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Changes and Events in Professional Nursing

| February 12, 2019

The mid- to late 20th century was filled with amazing changes and events in professional nursing. Select one of these changes or events, describe it, and explain how that change or event has impacted quality of nursing practice today. Get a 10 % discount on an order above $ 100 Use the following coupon code […]

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Development of Nursing Standards of Practice

| February 12, 2019

Outline the process for the development of nursing standards of practice for your state, including discussion of the entities involved in developing the standards of practice and how the standards of practice influence the nursing process for your areas of specialty. Get a 10 % discount on an order above $ 100 Use the following […]

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Professional Accountability

| February 12, 2019

Outline the concept of professional accountability as it pertains to nursing. Provide examples of how a nurse demonstrates professional accountability in clinical expertise, the nursing process, and evidence-based practice. Get a 10 % discount on an order above $ 100 Use the following coupon code : NRSCODE Order Now

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Neurological System Case Study

| February 12, 2019

Mrs. Smith is an 85 year female with a history of Hypertension, diabetes and osteoarthritis. Her daughter who cares for her reports that she became suddenly confused beginning last night. She knows her daughter but has been unable to remember her grandchildren’s names. She continuously asks her daughter “What are those kids doing in our […]

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Case Study

| February 12, 2019

Case Study:    A 30 yr. old female comes to see you for complaints of fatigue. She is 8 months post-partum and delivered a healthy baby. She thought her fatigue was initially due to post-partum, but states that the fatigue is worsening. She is also bothered by some weight gain over the past few months. […]

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Diabetes

| February 12, 2019

1) Describe the 3 types of diabetes Insipidus. 2) What lab values would you expect to see with each type? 3) Describe the causes/potential causes of each type and how the treatment varies between the 3 types and why 4) What would indicate a “red flag “symptom in any of them and require urgent treatment […]

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Transformational Leaders

| February 12, 2019

Transformational leaders influence those around them and therefore have the potential to alter the culture of a unit or organization. Please address the following topics: 1. Summarize your general beliefs of what makes a good leader. 2. Regarding the transformational leadership skills discussed in our required article reading, how do you think your leadership style […]

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Low Birth Weight Babies

| February 12, 2019

Describe the effect of extremely low birth weight babies on the family and community. Consider short-term and long-term impacts, socioeconomic implications, the need for ongoing care, and comorbidities associated with prematurity. Explain how disparities relative to ethnic and cultural groups may contribute to low birth weight babies. Identify one support service within your community to […]

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Importance of Vaccination

| February 11, 2019

Mary’s one year old daughter is due to be given the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine during her next visit to the doctor. Mary is upset and concerned because one of her friend’s sons became ill after a similar vaccination. She has also heard rumors that MMR vaccine causes rubella. Mary was also told […]

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