Discuss the value of a professional career portfolio

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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 educator role you would seek.
Consider the NLN scope of practice, what practice standards do you already feel comfortable/competent at performing, and which ones do you need to work towards accomplishing; how and why?

The role of the cultural context in symptomatology

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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 role of the cultural context in symptomatology, and also cultural differences between the patient and clinician.

The second section is a glossary of “culture-bound syndromes.” For instance, hwa-byung (also known as wool-hwa-byung) is a Korean folk syndrome attributed to the suppression of anger. Its symptoms include insomnia, fatigue, panic, fear of impending death, dysphoric effect, indigestion, anorexia, dyspnea, palpitations, generalized aches and pains, and a feeling of a mass in the upper middle region of the abdomen.

Explain how culture affects what is considered normal and abnormal, and describe one different culture-specific disorder using the attached reference list.

Changes in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes on patient drug therap

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This week, you examine the impact of patient factors that may lead to changes in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes on patient drug therapy for cardiovascular disorders. You also explore ways to improve drug therapy plans for cardiovascular disorders based on patient factors and overall health needs.

Alterations of the cardiovascular system can cause serious adverse events and may lead to death when not treated in a timely and safe manner. Unfortunately, many patients with cardiovascular disorders are unaware until complications appear. In clinical settings, patients often present with symptoms of several cardiovascular disorders, making it essential for you, as the advanced practice nurse, to be able to recognize these symptoms and recommend appropriate drug treatment options.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the influence of patient factors on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes
  • Analyze the impact of changes in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes on patient drug therapies
  • Evaluate drug therapy plans for cardiovascular disorders

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are significant public health burdens

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Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are significant public health burdens. Currently, more than 25 million people in the United States have asthma (HealthyPeople.gov, 2019). As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely encounter patients who will present with respiratory disorders, including asthma or COPD. Understanding specific treatment protocols as well as the types of pharmacotherapeutics used to treat respiratory disorders is important to ensure the effective and safe delivery of advanced nursing practice.

This week, you will evaluate drug therapy plans for patients who present with asthma and analyze the stepwise approach to asthma treatment and management from a patient in your professional practice.

Approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice

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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 how it impacts the quality of care and patient safety in the setting in which it occurs.
Discuss how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain a professional conduct.
Explain the differing roles of nursing leaders and nursing managers in this instance and discuss the different approaches they take to address the selected issue and promote patient safety and quality care. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings.
Discuss what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate in order to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue.
Describe a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue. Explain why this style could be successful in this setting.Approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice

The practice of health care providers at all levels

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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 faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of faiths to choose from: Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc.

In a minimum of 1,500 words, provide a comparative analysis of the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research.

In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith listed below and be sure to address the implications of these beliefs with regard to health care.

1) What is prime reality?
2) What is the nature of the world around us?
3) What is a human being?
4) What happens to a person at death?
5) Why is it possible to know anything at all?
6) How do we know what is right and wrong?
7) What is the meaning of human history?

In addition, answer the following questions that address the practical and healthcare implications based on the research above:

1. What are critical common components to all religions/beliefs in regard to healing, such as prayer, meditation, belief, etc.? Explain.
2. What is important to patients of the faiths when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own?

Support your position by referencing at least 3 resources
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA style guide.

Classify the three types of sensory receptors categorized based on their location

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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 cause their excitation.

Why it is important to spell correctly and use appropriate abbreviations when documenting in the medical record

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Discuss why it is important to spell correctly and use appropriate abbreviations when documenting in the medical record. Be sure to discuss the legal implications in your post. Also, do some research and list the tools you will use to ensure your spelling and grammar will reflect the professional behavior needed as a medical assistant. Provide the class with the tools you found and where to find them.

Understanding of the nursing profession

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Think of a common saying, perhaps something your family used to say to you, that is health-related Topics (like you must not swim for 30 minutes after you eat, or you’ll get a stomach ache, or if you go outside with wet hair, you’ll catch a cold).

What information you would need to have in order to support or refute these claims? For example, what questions would you need to investigate?

2. What do you think could be challenging to apply evidence-based practice in nursing care? How can you overcome these when you become a nurse?

3. What do you think you will do when you encounter a patient care situation in which decisions are made that go against your values and beliefs?

4. Why is it important to have passions or interests other than nursing? What is your plan to avoid burnout as a nurse?

5. How do you think you come across when communicating with other people? What are some areas you may need to work on with communication? 6. In this course, you have learned many strategies for success.

Which one was the most useful and why? How will you apply this to your life (currently, or in your future nursing school)? Which concept do you want to make sure and take with you moving forward?

7. Looking back over the last three weeks of the course, what is the biggest change in your understanding of the nursing profession since the beginning of the course? How will you apply this to your life (currently, or in your future nursing practice)?

Clinical issue of interest

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Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry. Review the materials offering guidance on using databases, performing keyword searches, and developing PICO(T) questions provided in the Resources.

  • Based on the clinical issue of interest and using keywords related to the clinical issue of interest, search at least two different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles related to your clinical issue of interest. You should not be using systematic reviews for this assignment, select original research articles.
  • Review the Resources for guidance and develop a PICO(T) question of interest to you for further study. It is suggested that an Intervention-type PICOT question be developed as these seem to work best for this course.