Category: Nursing

Use at least three of these prompts:
Contrast your experiences of clinical decisions based on personal knowing with your peers’ experiences.
Compare your personal knowing with your peers’ pattern of knowing.
Discuss how your identified strengths and weakness differ (or are the same as) those of your peers.
Present new references that support your opinions.
DOI reference link
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format. 
PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING POST:
What is personal knowing; how does your personal knowing affect your personal professional development?
Personal knowing may be described as understanding yourself, acknowledgment, and awareness.  To personally know yourself requires reflection. Investigate your inner experience. Evaluate if your intentions match your output. This analysis can be done by listening to the words you speak in conversation and recognizing where they came from. Evaluate your interactions to see if they match your intentions. When a person can know themselves, they are better able to interact authentically with others. This allows them to truly be seen and understood. This creates an inner peace. This benefits professional relationships because you approach your conversations with confidence. Harmony exists between your actions and your intentions. You are better able to express yourself as a compassionate professional nurse.
Identify and discuss 2 professional strengths and 2 weaknesses that you have?
One of my strengths is that I care deeply about the patients. I have their best interest at heart. I seek to listen carefully and be fully attentive to their needs. Another strength that I have developed is that I am highly motivated. I work hard and am dedicated to my duties as a nurse and as a student.
I need to develop better therapeutic communication skills. As nurses, we often need to address difficult topics. I need to develop my ability to speak confidently and boldly. I also need to work on my emotional intelligence. Stressful situations arise. Emotions can run high. It is so important to be able to control emotions and be able to diffuse the situation.   
How can you apply nursing theory to address your weaknesses and further develop your strengths?
Nursing theories provide a framework from which practice can be established. By following the plan of nursing theory of inquiry and viewing with the purpose to change I will improve.  Reflecting on strengths and weaknesses and creating a plan of action will allow me to be able to improve myself and my practice. To become a skilled communicator, one must develop emotional intelligence. It has been found that as one ages their emotional intelligence increases(Sharour, Omari, Malak, AL-Zayoud, Khalil, Yehia, 2024). This may be due to more life experiences on which to draw understanding and regulation. Well regulated individuals are more adept at making correct decisions, fostering therapeutic relationships, and delivering quality care (Sharour, Omari, Malak, AL-Zayoud, Khalil, Yehia, 2024).
References
Sharour, L. A., Omari, O. A., Malak, M., Al, K., AL-Zayoud, A., Khalil, H., & Yehia, D. B. (2024). Emotional intelligence and quality of nursing care among Jordanian critical care nurses. Critical Care & Shock, 27(2), 57–66.

Questions????
Describe the goals of drug therapy for hypertension and the different antihypertensive treatment. Describe types of arrhythmias and their treatment
Discuss Atrial Fibrillation
Discuss types of anemia, causes, symptoms, and treatment options

Include a minimum of  scholarly sources. Use a minimum of two peer-reviewed journal articles that shows the implementation of this grand theory and how the grand theory-guided research and/or practice.
In the paper you will analyze, discuss, and apply the concepts of a grand nursing theory of your choice. 
The theory that I would like to use it the Patient Centered Approach to Nursing Theory
The paper must include the following:
Introduction
Background information about your selected grand nursing theory and the purpose of paper.
Main content
Select a related grand nursing theory from course readings that relates the nursing practice situation described.  Explain its principles and concepts in detail.
Describe in detail why this grand nursing theory is applicable to the nursing situation.
Explain how this grand nursing theory can be applied to other nursing practice situations, as well as nursing leadership and ethical decision-making related to this theory.
Describe how this grand nursing theory may be applied to nursing research.
Conclusion
Paper Requirements:
Based on your readings, current literature (within the last 5 years), and research on the nursing theory of your choice
Clearly demonstrate the integration of evidence into nursing practice as it relates to your selected nursing theory.
Clearly demonstrate the concepts of nursing leadership and ethical decision-making as they relate to your selected nursing theory.
Writing Requirements:
Total of 3-5 pages (not including title page or reference page) 
Minimum of 5 scholarly sources (a minimum of 3 scholarly sources and a minimum of two peer-reviewed journal articles) to support your facts. 
Clear and logically written with proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Proper APA format on citations and sources

PPT Presentation #1:  Infant or Toddler(Under Age 6)
Step 1:  For this assignment, students will create a video presentation performing a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation of an infant or toddler.  You are expected to choose a child and an adult to conduct an interview with.  The child and parent are not required to be actual clinic patients, but merely someone who has agreed to perform the interview with you.  You will be graded on your interview skills when interviewing the persons performing as an infant or toddler and a parent.  You are expected to ask the patient and the parent questions the same way you do with your patients in the clinic.  Both should be available virtually or in-person to answer questions.  You may use a Zoom/video call to assess the simulated patient if you do not have a child/parent you can assess face to face.
I expect that you will conduct a mental status exam during the interview.  If you don’t ask it or explain how you observed it, then don’t document it. Only the information asked in the video will be used for grading.
Use the rubric as a guide for collecting data.  Don’t miss points because something was not addressed.
Use Canvas Studio’s Screen Capture feature to record (voice and video) your presentation.  No other medium will be accepted.   Upload the comprehensive psychiatric examination document.  Your documentation will be graded on what you asked during the session.  The instructions for creating the video are listed below:
How do I record a Canvas Studio video with a webcam in a course?
Step 2:  Each student will create a focused SOAP note or PowerPoint presentation. SOAP is an acronym that stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan. The comprehensive psychiatric SOAP note or PowerPoint is to be written using the attached template below. Do not provide a voiceover or video for the PowerPoint. Only the information asked in the video will be used for grading.
S =
Subjective data: Patient’s Chief Complaint (CC);  History of the Present Illness (HPI)/ Demographics; History of the Present Illness (HPI) that includes the presenting problem and the 8 dimensions of the problem (OLDCARTS or PQRST); Review of Systems (ROS). Click here for more details
O =
Objective data: Medications; Allergies; Past medical history; Family psychiatric history; Past surgical history; Psychiatric history, Social history; Labs and screening tools; Vital signs; and Mental Status Exam
A =
Assessment: Primary Diagnosis and two differential diagnoses including ICD-10 and DSM5 codes
P =
Plan: Pharmacologic and Non-pharmacologic treatment plan; diagnostic testing/screening tools, patient/family teaching, referral, and follow up
Other: Incorporate current clinical guidelines NIH Clinical Guidelines or APA Clinical Guidelines, research articles, and the role of the PMHNP in your presentation.  
Psychiatric Assessment of Infants and Toddlers
Psychiatric Assessment of Children and Adolescents
Reminder:  It is important that you complete this assessment using your critical thinking skills.  You are expected to synthesize your clinical assessment, formulate a psychiatric diagnosis, and develop a treatment plan independently.   It is not acceptable to document “my preceptor made this diagnosis.”  An example of the appropriate descriptors of the clinical evaluation is listed below.  It is not acceptable to document “within normal limits.”  
Graduate Mental Status Exam Guide
Submission Instructions:
In addition to the video demonstrating proficiency in completing a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, students must upload a comprehensive written submission.
The written submission should be limited to PowerPoint 10-12 slides or a comprehensive psychiatric note and include all sections of the SOAP note listed above.
The comprehensive psychiatric examination is original work and logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style, including citation of references. Incorporate a minimum of four current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to APA style, 7th Edition (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).  
Students must wear their lab coats, display their STU or other identification, and conduct the video in a professional setting, or the presentation will not be graded. 
Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday

Step 1 Research global health concerns.
Research global health concerns that are affecting the U.S. population.
Step 2 Choose two health concerns.
Choose two health concerns, and briefly discuss the possible effects of these conditions on nursing practice.
Step 3 Identify two to three culturally sensitive responses.
Write a 2-page (500 word) paper using APA 7.0 format style and address the following:
Identify two to three culturally sensitive evidence-based responses for providing care for this health concern. Summarize the implications within your nursing practice.
Cite all the resources you

Details will be attached in the files.
1. I will be basing my assessment on the case study provided. 
2. Please cite 3 authors with references included.
3. Please message me for any questions or concerns. Thank you. 

In powerpoint slides, white background slides, TABULATED Form discuss each drug according to the follwoing points. One slide for each drug.
Drug Information Gathering:
You will need to identify and compile the following information for each drug listed on the top 250 drugs list provided:
Brand/Generic Name: State whether the drug comes in both brand and generic forms.
Black Box Warning (if applicable): Mention any black box warnings associated with the drug.
Controlled Substance (yes or no): Indicate whether the drug is classified as a controlled substance.
Dosage Form: Identify if there are multiple forms of the drug available.
Indication: Include the primary indication(s) for which the drug is commonly
prescribed. Mention any off label uses if applicable.
Contraindications: List conditions or circumstances where drug use is not recommended.
What is the most common starting dose? Common dose range: Provide information about the typical initial dose and the usual dose range for the drug.
Dosing frequency: Indicate how often the drug is typically administered.
Administration: Mention specific instructions regarding the time of day for administration and whether the drug should be taken with or without food.
Warnings? What should patients/families look out for? Include any warnings, side effects, or symptoms that patients and their families should be aware of.
Monitoring Parameters/Labs: Specify any laboratory tests or parameters that should be monitored regularly while a patient is taking this medication.
Drugs-(7 total)— Ramipril, Temazepam, Valproate, Divalproex Sodium DR, Naloxone,  Haldol, Epinephrine 30
Can use as references- Kane SP. the Top 300 of 2021, ClinCalDrug Stats Database, Version 2024.01.
ClinCalc: https://clincalc.com?DrugStats?top300Drugs.aspsx.
Epocrates  
LexiDrug 
Lehne’s Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician 2nd Edition (2021)
Author: Laura D. Rosenthal DNP ACNP (Author), Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum DNSc FNP-BC CNE (Author)
Publisher: Saunders
Edition: 2nd Edition

Bioethics serves as a guiding framework for professionals to make
informed decisions when faced with challenging real-life situations. In
the context of this assignment, you will be given the chance to
thoroughly examine and analyze a case of your selection. This process
involves delving into ethical considerations and principles to arrive at
well-informed conclusions about the appropriate course of action. Once
submitted here, you will also post this case study on a discussion board
to allow consultation and critique.
Tasks
Choose any case from pp. 179–180, 211, or 254–257. (Indicate and cite the resource)
Clearly indicate at the beginning of your case study which case you are addressing.
Analyze the case in three parts.
Explain which bioethical principles are relevant and explain how each principle applies to the case.
Highlight where conflicts arise between the principles.
Explain what course of action you recommend and defend your response.
Explain why your chosen course of action is the better/best.
Make reference to the bioethical principles in your defense.
You may consult (and cite) class readings or other sources, but you are not required to.
Your case study should be 3–5 pages in length.
If you wish, revise your case study based on the peer feedback you received in the discussion forum.
Submit your completed case study for grading.

What has been your experience in nursing practice with workplace bullying? What strategies can help to break the cycle of incivility in nursing practice? Include a rationale to support your response.

Case Study
Chapter 17 – Disasters and Their Impact
Many opportunities are available for both student nurses
and experienced community health nurses to become
involved in emergency preparedness and response
efforts. A disaster is any event that causes a level of
destruction that exceeds the abilities of the affected
community to respond without assistance. Disasters
may be caused by natural or man-made/technologic
events and may be classified as multiple-casualty
incidents or mass-casualty incidents. Student nurses
are developing a plan on how to approach the upcoming
community-wide disaster drill.
1. What characteristics of disasters, including
causation, number of casualties, scope, and
intensity, should the student nurses consider?
2. What factors contribute to a community’s
potential for experiencing a disaster?
3. What are the four phases of disaster
management that must be included in the
student nurses planning for the drill?
4. Using the levels of prevention, what is the role of
the community health nurse in relations to acts
of chemical, biologic, or nuclear terrorism?