Entries by Daphne Hanson

Essentials Domains of professional practice

List and describe the 2022 MSN essentials domains of professional practice. (There are several questions on the MSN Essentials) - Identify the professional competencies that accompany each MSN essential domain  -Identify the goals of clinical learning experiences at the graduate level - Identify examples of competency based education - Identify the Scope of Practice […]

Carcinoma of the transverse colon

This 45-year-old male underwent colon resection for carcinoma of the transverse colon—the physician’s progress notes on postoperative day two state anemia. Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels dropped significantly after surgery, and a blood transfusion was ordered. Explain how is anemia coded?

Elements of Emotional intelligence

One of the five elements of emotional intelligence is self-awareness. Explain why emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership. Discuss what behaviors someone with a high degree of self-awareness would demonstrate within the context of leading and managing groups. Provide an example and a reference  

Client with heartburn

A 45-year-old male client with heartburn comes to the nurse practitioner (N P) stating he wakes often at night with coughing and burning he describes as heartburn. He drinks 1-2 alcoholic beverages per evening, usually with distilled liquor, and then wine with dinner. He eats heavy dinners with dessert. He prefers mint ice cream and […]

Online crisis intervention

Take a position, for or against. Is it better/more important to have online crisis intervention, or face-to-face crisis intervention, and why? Think of yourself in a crisis location where both are available. 1. What are the concrete specific advantages of one over the other for you? 2. How might you convince someone on the other […]

Rules of social interaction

Rules of social interaction (Ch 4); as we know, in public spaces we see the struggle to connect and to learn from other through socialization and everyday social interaction. So, one example, might be how we see women and men in public spaces. In the textbook, it shares the example of women and men on […]

Epididymitis and Testicular torsion

Epididymitis and testicular torsion are both causes of scrotal pain. Testicular torsion requires prompt recognition and surgical intervention to avoid testicular damage. Epididymitis is easily managed with antibiotics. Differentiation between the two disorders is important. Review the case and answer the questions   Case: A 15-year-old presents to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset […]