Entries by Daphne Hanson

Discovering the new world of research and evidence-based practice (EBP)

We begin our journey into discovering the new world of research and evidence-based practice (EBP) by exploring our past. After completing the required readings and lesson, answer the following: Explain how research has evolved since the Florence Nightingale era. Discuss how research and EBP are different; include how you believe research supports EBP for nursing. […]

Pharmacologic and Non-pharmacologic therapies

Cindy Lizzo is a 10-year-old who was playing at the playground at school and fell from the monkey bars. What pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies would you expect to be used to manage Cindy’s pain? What are the implications of unmanaged pain? She held her left leg and began to scream uncontrollably. EMS and her mother […]

The Nursing theories

write about ONE of the nursing theories discussed in class, in the videos, or in the Text book. Be sure to state the level of theory (grand, middle, etc) then a paragraph that explains the basics of the theory, then a paragraph in which you give your thoughts and impressions about the theory. You can […]

Understanding of the Relationship between research science and faith

To develop your understanding of the Relationship between research science and faith/spirituality, please consider and evaluate how the following key themes and insights gained from faith teachings might inform your research agenda and clinical practice: 1. “Science is an aspect of a burgeoning secularization in the US” 2. “Science and religion are complementary rather than […]

A Workplace violence situation

Reflect on a workplace violence situation you have either witnessed, experienced, or heard about in a professional setting.  analyzing this experience using the following prompts: What factors are increasing the epidemic of workplace violence? Why are these factors increasing workplace violence? Identify 2-3 variables that individuals have control over and how they can help prevent […]

The Difference between delegation and assignment

What factors should the nurse consider when prioritizing a patient assignment?  2)What tasks or care can be assigned or delegated to other personnel?  3)What is the difference between delegation and assignment? 4)What drug might the healthcare provider order to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose? Why is it not recommended routinely? 5)What emergency equipment should […]

Kant’s deontological argument

Explain Kant’s deontological argument and apply it to the growing number of anti-vaxxers who feel like their rights are being violated by the efforts of the federal government to mandate mask-wearing and require vaccinations for employment. Is this the proper use of this ethical theory? Are anti-vaxxers correct in their understanding of the COVID rollout […]