Implementation of staffing ratios, use of unlicensed assistant personnel, and employer reductions of education benefits Competing needs arise within any organization as employees seek to meet their targets and leaders seek to meet company goals. As a leader, successful management of these goals requires establishing priorities and allocating resources accordingly. Within a healthcare setting, the […]

The national healthcare issue/stressor The Quadruple Aim provides broad categories of goals to pursue to maintain and improve healthcare. Within each goal are many issues that, if addressed successfully, may have a positive impact on outcomes. For example, healthcare leaders are being tasked to shift from an emphasis on disease management often provided in an

The validity and reliability of different assessment tools and diagnostic tests When seeking to identify a patient’s health condition, advanced practice nurses can use a diverse selection of diagnostic tests and assessment tools; however, different factors affect the validity and reliability of the results produced by these tests or tools. Nurses must be aware of

The long-term control and quick relief treatment options for the asthma patient from your practice, as well as the impact these drugs might have on your patient. Asthma is a respiratory disorder that affects children and adults. Advanced practice nurses often provide treatment to patients with these disorders. Sometimes patients require immediate treatment, making it

HEALTH, CULTURE, AND IDENTITY Case Assignment For this assignment, you will learn about Lanesha Johnson, whose case story is available athttp://support.mchtraining.net/national_ccce/case1/home.html Listen to the Lecture and review the Learning Activity #1 Write a paper that addresses the following: From a cultural perspective, is it unusual that Grandmother Marietta is the primary caregiver? Discuss the ways in which Lanesha,

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