Entries by Daphne Hanson

An Operational budget presentation

The purpose of this assignment is to create an operational budget presentation identifying key components of budgeting and possible capital purchases that may be required. Scenario: You have been asked to create an operational budget for a 20-bed nursing unit and present it to the senior leaders of your organization. Create a presentation of 10-12 […]

Multiple sclerosis

Taylor is 21 years old and a junior in nursing school. She tells her nursing instructor that her 45-year-old father has been drinking heavily for years and recently lost his job. Adding to the family’s stress is that her mother has multiple sclerosis with worsening symptoms. Taylor plans to quit school to take care of […]

The Utilitarian Consequentialist ethical theory

Explain the Utilitarian Consequentialist ethical theory and apply it to the efforts of the Federal government’s vaccination efforts. Use examples from the textbook from elder care, care for adolescents and children and especially Chapter 11 on Public health policy to support your answer. Once again, feel free to use the CDC, news about the government, […]

The StrengthsFinder assessment

Post a brief description of your results from the StrengthsFinder assessment. Then, briefly describe two core values, two strengths, and two characteristics that you would like to strengthen based on the results of your StrengthsFinder assessment.   Responsibility- People exceptionally talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They […]

Suicide protocol

1. Locate and review the suicide protocol at your hospital unit or community center. Are there any steps you anticipate having difficulty carrying out? Discuss these difficulties with your peers or clinical group. How would you respond to another staff member who expresses guilt over the suicide of a patient on your unit? 2. Identify three […]

Clinical decision support system

Medical Dosing Support is one clinical decision support system (CDS). This system allows clinicians to find appropriate doses for medication requests. This tool provides “pick lists” and dose calculations for patient weight, height, renal function, and hepatic function. Please give reference to support your explanation or answer

The issue of Affordable care act and demographic change

Examine the issue of affordable care act and demographic change in terms of cultural diversity, health promotion, and communication methods. Discuss in detail how this issue affects healthcare delivery and advanced nursing. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the comprehensive healthcare reform signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010. Formally known as […]

Urinary tract infection

A 75-year-old female was admitted to the hospital 3 weeks ago with a history of a urinary tract infection at home and was diagnosed with pyelonephritis upon admission. Despite treatment, her kidney infection progressed, and she developed acute kidney injury. After her antibiotic therapy was adjusted she recovered well enough to be discharged to her […]