Entries by Daphne Hanson

Good nonpharmacologic treatment for pain

Somatosensory Function, Pain, Headache, and Temperature Regulation CASE STUDY: Ramandeep is an active 23-year-old. She works as a part-time nurse during the day and is studying for a postgraduate certificate in the evening. Ramandeep started to wear a bite plate at night after she began to experience jaw pain and headaches. Sometimes the pain radiated […]

The multiaxial diagnostic assessment

DSM-5 gives an appendix of information about multicultural aspects of diagnosis. It is divided into two sections. The first section is an “outline for cultural formulation” that is intended to supplement the multiaxial diagnostic assessment and to address complexities that arise when applying DSM-5 criteria in a multicultural environment. It systematically reviews peoples’ cultural backgrounds, […]

The NLN scope of practice

Discuss the value of a professional career portfolio which includes a teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae (expanded resume), samples of publications and writings, proof of competencies, etc. Describe how you plan to organize your portfolio, how you plan to distribute it to potential employers, what you plan to include in it and what type of […]

Advantages of breastfeeding for mothers

Create an advertising campaign to raise awareness of the advantages of breastfeeding for mothers and babies. Discuss three reasons why a woman should or should not breastfeed and examine the effects of certain diseases and medications on breast milk. How will you as a nurse encourage breastfeeding? Examine infant feeding practices of a cultural group […]

Differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart failure

Differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart failure Systolic heart failure is congestive heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HRrEF), less than 40%, and is defined as the inability of the heart to perfuse adequately to cell tissue, due to decreased cardiac output (McCance & Huether, 2019). Heart rate and stroke volume are influenced by contractility, […]

Knowledge of healthcare operational planning and management

Week 8 Discussion Question- Reflection Please share what specific knowledge of healthcare operational planning and management that you gained through this experience will be most important as you take on your future nurse executive role? How will you use the concepts in this course to identify, guide, and evaluate your final MSN practicum project? Please share your […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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 […]

Strategic plan and readiness of the health care

Strategic plan and readiness of the health care organization or network in meeting care needs Research a healthcare organization or network that spans several states within the United States (United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Health, etc.). Assess the readiness of the healthcare organization or network you chose in regard to meeting the healthcare needs of citizens […]