Healthcare reform: The dismantling of the affordable care act Please answer the following Discussion Question. Please be certain to answer the four questions on this week’s DQ and to provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week. As we entered 2018, […]

Cervical Cancer Prevention/Screening An 18-year-old is accompanied by her mother for her first visit to the gynecologist. She has never been sexually active. She has no concerns with her menses. Her mom reports that she brought her in “because she is 18 and when I turned 18, I had to get my first Pap smear.”

Diagnosing Lyme disease A 38-year-old male had a 3-week history of fatigue and lethargy with intermittent complaints of headache, fever, chills, myalgia, and arthralgia. According to the history, the patient’s symptoms began shortly after a camping vacation. He recalled a bug bite and rash on his thigh immediately after the trip. The following studies were

Implementing standardized nursing terminologies in nursing practice In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following: Explain how you would inform this nurse (and others) of the importance of standardized nursing terminologies. Describe the benefits and challenges of implementing standardized nursing terminologies in nursing practice. Be specific and provide examples. Be sure to support your

Education and professional development in nursing The importance of professional associations in nursing.  Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area, or a specialty area in which you are interested. In a  750-1,000 word paper, provide a detailed overview of the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following: Describe the

The development of testicular carcinoma Testicular Cancer Case Studies A 21-year-old male noted pain in his right testicle while studying hard for his midterm college examinations. On self-examination, he noted a “grape-sized” mass in the right testicle. This finding was corroborated by his healthcare provider. This young man had a history of delayed descent of

Global healthcare comparison matrix and narrative statement Review the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global health agenda and select one global health issue to focus on for this assignment. Consider the approach to this issue by the United States and by one other country. Compare the two countries by completing the Global Health Comparison Matrix. Part

Treatment and management plan on skin wounds Skin wounds are sometimes challenging for healthcare providers to diagnose and treat as many have similar presentations. For advanced practice nurses, being able to identify various types of skin wounds, including whether a wound is colonization or an infection, is critical because it impacts recommended patient care. In

Principles for building a culture of excellence and safety The  purpose of this assignment is to discuss health care culture and  describe how CWV can be used to improve ethical practices. In a  1,000-1,250 word essay, discuss the important factors associated with  health care culture. Include the following in your essay: A definition of health