Entries by Daphne Hanson

The concepts of breakthrough pain

The negative result of inadequate pain management 2. Review the concepts of breakthrough pain, neuropathic pain, and acute and chronic pain 3. Fentanyl transdermal patch. Side effects 4. Case scenario where the student will have to elaborate and pick a Nursing diagnosis. Topic- PAIN. 5. Opioid analgesics. Risk factor to consider when administering this type […]

Discuss a healthcare-related bill

Discuss a healthcare-related bill to require lead poisoning testing for Michigan State. Then, describe its impact on the practice of the nursing profession and healthcare, including vulnerable populations. Then provide two positive and two negative aspects of this bill.  Finally, suggest two ways the role of the advanced practice nurse as a leader could advocate […]

The professional standards of nursing

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 of recruiting and hiring candidates. Inappropriate or unethical conduct on social media can create legal problems for nurses as well as the field of nursing. […]

Roles of nursing leaders and nursing managers

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 […]

Acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions

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 […]

Personal philosophy of nursing

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that explains your personal philosophy of nursing. It should examine and identify your own perspective (definition) of the metaparadigm of nursing, person, health, and environment, as well as identify other concepts you believe should be a part of our metaparadigm. Additionally, your paper must: Discuss how these concepts are interrelated […]

The development of heart failure

Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below. Health History and Medical Information Health History Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart […]

Types of sensory receptors

list the six types of sensory receptors classified based on the type of stimulus they detect and describe the types of stimuli that each type can detect. Classify the three types of sensory receptors categorized based on their location; identify the origin of stimuli that activate them, and describe the nature of the stimuli that […]