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Contemporary Issue and Associated External Stressors Research the range of contemporary issues and resources teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission: 1-Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with […]

The differences between Advanced Nursing Practice and Advanced Practice Nursing Analyze the differences between Advanced Nursing Practice and Advanced Practice Nursing. Appraise the population served through your ANP Role. Evaluate certification opportunities for your chosen role. Develop your licensure, accreditation, certification, and education plan based on your chosen ANP role. Investigate state-specific implications for your

Gastric acid stimulation and production with GERD, PUD, and gastritis disorders. Jamie is a 3-month-old female who presents with her mother for evaluation of “throwing up.” Mom reports that Jamie has been throwing up pretty much all the time since she was born. Jamie does not seem to be sick. In fact, she drinks her

The legal and ethical implications of prescribing prescription drugs, disclosure, and nondisclosure As an advanced practice nurse prescribing drugs, you are held accountable for people’s lives every day. Patients and their families will often place trust in you because of your position. With this trust comes power and responsibility, as well as an ethical and legal

Cultural factors to be considered when building a health history for patients with diverse backgrounds In May 2012, Alice Randall wrote an article for on the cultural factors that encouraged black women to maintain a weight above what is considered healthy. Randall explained—from her observations and her personal experience as a black woman—that many African-American

Integrate leadership and management principles and attributes in nursing practice Scenario You are assigned to six patients on the medical surgical unit working with a LPN/LVN and share a CNA with another RN. You are receiving report for your patients and need to identify what activities you will be assigning, delegating, supervising, and prioritizing for

The atherosclerosis effect on platelet function Leona is 52 years old and smokes. She is also overweight and has atherosclerosis. When she was given a two-week vacation from work, she packed up her bags and flew from Minnesota to Sydney, Australia, for the trip she always wanted to take. Unfortunately, just three days after she

Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. health care delivery system. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing environment. Include the following: Outline a current or emerging health care law or federal regulation introduced to reform or restructure some

Quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and magnet designation. In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essay describing 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: nursing shortage and nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures,

Cancer and Women’s and Men’s Health The American Cancer Society estimates that by the end of 2012, more than 226,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 241,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer (American Cancer Society, 2012a; American Cancer Society 2012b). With such a prevalence of women’s and men’s cancers,