Entries by Daphne Hanson

Readmission rates for CHF patients

Describe the process of how the Electronic Health Record (EHR) can be used to promote evidence-based practice. Use a specific problem (it can be a patient or administrative issue) of interest as an example in this explanation, for example, reducing high 30-day readmission rates for CHF patients or reducing high rates of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract […]

Explain the mechanism of action of methylphenidate

Explain the mechanism of action of methylphenidate. What is considered first-line treatment (pharmacotherapy) for ADHD? What is the second-line treatment? (You may need to research this, please provide a reference for your answer). Read the following scenario. There is no “right answer.” Please support your answer with evidence A twelve-year-old patient with a diagnosis of […]

The academic preparation of the RN‐BSN

Discuss the significance of applying evidence‐based practice to nursing care and explain how the academic preparation of the RN‐BSN nurse supports its application. Discuss how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and how this supports safer and more effective client outcomes.

Surgical procedures

Implement cardiac screening and evaluation prior to surgical procedures to prevent the risk of adverse effects for vascular patients post-operatively, supported by evidence collected by conducting a literature search and review. Integrate the information into your project. The assignment should include: The extent of evidence-based data for proposed interventions. A comprehensive description of factors that might influence […]

The clinical judgment competencies

Apply the relevant Cognitive Guidance Tools for the clinical judgment competencies in Step 2 of the Caputi Method for Learning Clinical Judgment to make sense of the information collected in Step 1. Demonstrate your clustering of related information, identification of assumptions, and thinking about predicting potential complications as you make meaning of the information specific […]

Clinical psychology

Clinical psychology is the psychological specialty that provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals, couples, families, and groups; consultation with agencies and communities; training, education, and supervision; and research-based practice. Explain health psychology with ONE specific example.

Holistic nursing approach to care

Holistic care refers to approaches and interventions that address the needs of the whole person: body, mind, emotion, and spirit. Consider the following case study: You are caring for a first-time mother in a health clinic. While assessing the woman, you notice she is becoming visibly upset. When you ask, she notes that her mother, […]

Components of the Medicare

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an important topic in healthcare organizations. How could you apply EBP in your current nursing practice? provide examples. Identify three major components of the Medicare and Medicaid programs and, based on these components, identify at least two patient coverage gaps for each of the programs. Be clear when you describe the […]