Developmental considerations for effective therapeutic communication

Describe what scenario-specific interview & developmental considerations for effective therapeutic communication the nurse would need to consider when undertaking a health assessment interview with the person who has a knee injury due to a fall in the garden in the scenario

Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of vulnerability

Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of vulnerability, explore the factors which influence how the concept of vulnerability is determined, explore how vulnerability and pre-constituted vulnerable populations are determined and used in healthcare provision, supported by relevant literature

Describe the procurement process for a health care system

Describe the procurement process for a health care system (including hardware and software) before creating the request for proposal (RFP). Describe a case where vendor demonstrations might be of vital importance in aiding your final purchase decision. How does the RFP form the basis of the contract?

The provision of percutaneous coronary interventions

The provision of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for patients with occlusive cardiac vascular disease has been a growing trend since the procedure debuted in the late 1970s. The nursing continuum of care that ushers the patient through the PCI process can have a large impact on short- and long-term clinical outcomes.

How can epidemiology be used to improve outcomes for patients who have undergone Percutaneous Coronary Interventions?

The macro-trends affecting the health workforce

Healthcare Macro Trends within Washington DC

Prompted in part by the ideas presented for the technology innovation project, the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors has become increasingly concerned about the ability to identify, recruit, and retain the appropriate skill mix for the organization.

The CEO has designated an interdisciplinary team and asked it to prepare an analysis of current trends and their impact on the organization’s human resources in 2025. More specifically, the CEO relays that the Board Chair has expressed concern about workforce shortages in such key areas as nursing, medical technology, and long-term care.

1) Identifies and discusses the macro-trends affecting the health workforce in Washington, DC, the future of the US healthcare system, including such aspects as the overall economy, demographics, personal lifestyles and behaviors, technology (including biotechnology and smartphones), and federal and state government policies. Note that these factors are neither exhaustive nor are they offered as a mandatory framework; your research will identify macro-trends relevant to your findings.

2) Using the above analysis, identify current and projected occupational shortages for your selected region, efforts to address these shortages, and your recommendations for a solution. Be sure to explicitly link each aspect with the specific trends identified in your analysis.

Reflect on the importance of interoperability within healthcare delivery

Reflect on the importance of interoperability within healthcare delivery and the role that informatics technical standards play in the process. Now consider the role that an informatics nurse specialist plays in the development and adoption of, usability, and adoption of informatics technical standards. How relevant to nursing practice are these technical standards? How much does a clinical nurse need to know about these standards? Explain your reasoning. What are some key considerations for an informatics nurse specialist eg., what skills and knowledge are needed to best fulfill job/career roles?

Benign prostatic hypertrophy

A client is admitted because of benign prostatic hypertrophy and is scheduled to have a transurethral prostate resection. What assessment data would indicate to the nurse that a complication is developing?

The client has difficulty emptying his bladder.

The client states he feels like he cannot empty his bladder.

The client complains of frequency and nocturia.

Importance of performing biological experiments

Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of performing biological experiments using the scientific method. 2) complete an experiment using the scientific method, 3) articulate how a hypothesis is different from theory

The diagnosis of Iron deficiency disease

I would like some sample problems of how to use the Red blood Cell Indices MCV, MCH, MCHC, and RDW, and how to calculate each of these in a given disease to find the diagnosis of Iron deficiency disease, Sideroblastic disease, and Folate deficiency disease.  Want to see how the calculations are made

The Full-Spectrum Nursing Model

Mental Health Home Applying the Full-Spectrum Nursing Model A nurse employed by a temporary agency is assigned to a neurology unit for a 12-hour shift. On arrival, she discovers that the registered nurse (RN) assigned for the shift called in sick, leaving her with two nursing assistive personnel (NAPs) to provide client care and administer medication, including controlled substances. The nursing supervisor informs her that she will be responsible for the unit with 22 clients, 12 of whom are acutely ill and require close observation and frequent care. The nursing supervisor is not available to work on the unit and has no additional RNs to provide client care. The nurse decides not to accept the assignment, to report the decision and reasons to her agency supervisor, and to leave the neurology unit immediately before starting the shift. THINKING 1. In addition to protecting her nursing license, what other factors should the nurse have considered in deciding whether to stay on or leave the unit? 2. Because the nurse decided not to accept the assignment, would this have been considered abandonment? 3. What standards, guidelines, and laws would apply to determine whether the nurse’s behavior was in accordance with standards of practice? Critical Thinking 1. Which statements in the ANA Nurses’ Bill of Rights should the nurse have considered before deciding whether to accept the assignment? 2. What factors in this situation could create legal problems for the nurse? DOING