As we near the end of the term, it is important to acknowledge the ways you obtained support so far this term. In addition, as we discuss the different ways that you were able to work through the material, this may share ideas with others for the remainder of the term. So, for this Discussion, […]
Employment During the course of this certificate program you have spent a considerable amount of time working on employment strategies. You likely decided to return to school because you know education is the best path to employment. Employers are looking for employees with a solid skill set, the ability to learn, and the soft skills […]
Before embarking on any professional or academic activity, it is important to understand the background, knowledge, and experience you bring to it. You might ask yourself, What do I already know? What do I need to know? And what do I want to know? This critical self-reflection is especially important for developing clinical skills, such as those for advanced practice nursing. The PRAC 6635 Clinical Skills List and PRAC 6635 […]
According to the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) there are nine core competencies. The first core competency is “Scientific Foundation Competencies” which uses science and integrated research to develop new approaches to improve nursing practice. The second core competency is “Leadership Competencies” which provides control and guidance initiating change while collaborating within the […]
A communitys response to the physical and mental health needs of its aging population has become a highly publicized topic within recent years. Taking into account your community’s elderly residential facilities, apply the following Discuss what policies might a residential facility develop to minimize the chances that its residences will develop “institutionalism” Include whether or […]
1. How is the Gram stain used to classify bacteria? How do antibiotics inhibit the growth of bacteria? Explain how carriers play an important role in the transmission of pathogens. Jan acquired a MRSA infection during a stay at a rehabilitation facility. Jans physician tells her that her MRSA was caused by S. aureus. How […]
In many realms of medicine, objective diagnoses can be made: A clavicula is broken. An infection is present. TSH levels meet the diagnostic criteria for hypothyroidism. Psychiatry, on the other hand, deals with psychological phenomena and behaviors. Can these, too, be defined objectively and by scientific criteria (Gergen, 1985), or are they social constructions? (Sadock […]
Healthcare, like other industries, requires consumer feedback. That feedback is used as part of their reimbursement criteria. As a result, healthcare is experiencing an increase in the use of social media for reviews and feedback. For your Competency Discussion, review two or three consumer review sites, including one dedicated to healthcare practitioners and facilities (i.e., […]
After viewing “Poverty Inc” located in the topic Resources, discuss how responding to complex emergencies impacts one of the servant leadership principles. As a servant leader, explain the balance between capacity-building and supporting the local community. Reflecting on your responsibilities as a public health partner, how is your professional role impacted by the limitations of […]
Introduction Some people believe that you can tell who a person is by what they do when no one is looking. Let’s look at the following case. John Doe, a nurse, has downloaded an application to her phone that allows him to download copyrighted textbooks for a nursing course (that Doe is going to take) […]
