Entries by Daphne Hanson

Care planning is an essential skill for successful practice in nursing

Assignment Description: Care planning is an essential skill for successful practice in nursing. In practice there will be varying levels of ‘formal’ care planning that take place. In some care settings there will be complete documentation of a care plan in the medical record, in other environments nurses will care plan to organize their patient […]

pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes

This week, you examine the impact of patient factors that may lead to changes in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes on patient drug therapy for cardiovascular disorders. You also explore ways to improve drug therapy plans for cardiovascular disorders based on patient factors and overall health needs. Alterations of the cardiovascular system can cause serious adverse […]

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are significant public health burdens. Currently, more than 25 million people in the United States have asthma (HealthyPeople.gov, 2019). As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely encounter patients who will present with respiratory disorders, including asthma or COPD. Understanding specific treatment protocols as well as the types […]

Social media plays a significant role in the lives of nurses in both their professional and personal lives

Social media plays a significant role in the lives of nurses in both their professional and personal lives. Additionally, social media is now considered a mainstream part of the process for recruiting and hiring candidates. Inappropriate or unethical conduct on social media can create legal problems for nurses as well as the field of nursing. […]

Approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice

Describe the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: Select an issue from the following list: bullying, unit closers, and restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), or magnet designation. Describe the selected issue. Discuss […]

Healing and Autonomy: Patient’s Spiritual Needs

“Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” as the basis for your responses in this assignment. Answer the following questions about a patient’s spiritual needs in light of the Christian worldview. In 200-250 words, respond to the following: Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational and harmful to […]

Fetal Abnormality

Based on “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality” and the required topic study materials, write a 750-1,000-word reflection that answers the following questions: What is the Christian view of the nature of human persons, and which theory of moral status is it compatible with? How is this related to the intrinsic human value and dignity? Which theory […]

In what professional nursing organizations do you currently participate?

In what professional nursing organizations do you currently participate? What organizations might you think about participating in for the future? What nursing certifications are you considering? How might consideration of continuing your education to pursue a graduate degree fit into your future plans? A required source is uploaded. Need an additional scholarly source.

Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. Complete a comparative analysis of two faith philosophies towards providing health care, one being the Christian perspective. For the second faith, choose a […]