Entries by Daphne Hanson

The Importance and the Future of Nursing

The Importance and the Future of Nursing The IOM published report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” makes recommendations for lifelong learning and achieving higher levels of education. In 1,000-1,250 words, examine The Importance and the Future of Nursing Education and discuss your overall educational goals. Include the following: Discuss your options in the […]

Complementary Therapy for Constipation

Probiotics as Complementary Therapy for Constipation Find two peer-reviewed research articles on the Complementary Therapy for Constipation or complementary nutrition-related topic of your choice. These articles should be original research (no literature review or meta-analyses). Create a PowerPoint presentation for the class using your research from your articles. Use slides that are clear, concise, and […]

Theory-Guided Practice Paper Assignment

Theory-Guided Practice Paper AssAssignment The Theory-Guided Practice Paper Assignment provides you the opportunity to identify and present an actual practice experience, retrospectively evaluated through the lens of middle-range theory. You will describe nursing and borrowed middle-range theory and discuss the application of each theory to the identified practice experience. You will evaluate selected theories for substantive […]

Theory-Guided Practice Paper Assignment

Theory-Guided Practice Paper The Theory-Guided Practice Paper Assignment provides you the opportunity to identify and present an actual practice experience, retrospectively evaluated through the lens of middle-range theory.  You will describe nursing and borrowed middle-range theory and discuss the application of each theory to the identified practice experience.  You will evaluate selected theories for substantive […]

Chronic Renal Failure and the GFR

Chronic Renal Failure and the GFR Explain what happens physiologically with chronic renal failure and the GFR. Support with evidence. Include important labs that are monitored in the process. Explain the role of Angiotensin II and proteinuria as they relate to advancing renal disease. List at least three other body systems that are impacted by chronic […]

Pandemic-Related Food Security among Older Adults

Pandemic-Related Food Security among Older Adults Older adults have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “The risk for severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, with older adults at highest risk.” Even among those who do not experience viral infection, circumstances surrounding the pandemic present new […]

Patient Education Influence

Patient Education Influence Write a 500-750-word essay on the influence patient education has in health care using the experiences of a patient. Interview a friend or family member about that person’s experiences with the health care system. You may develop your own list of questions. Suggested interview questions: Did a patient education representative give you […]

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Define Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Describe the patient who uses CAM the most List some common misconceptions about CAM Identify methods of including the use of CAM in patient education Discuss the safe use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) List ways in which conventional medicine and CAM can be integrated Define ethical theories, […]

The Pathophysiology of Depression

Pathophysiology of Depression Describe the pathophysiology of depression Discuss the phenomenon of depression’s effects on appetite and Describe from a pathophysiologic basis why some people with depression experience a lack of appetite resulting in weight loss while others will experience increased food intake and have weight gain Expand on your own post. Discuss two additional […]