1.Dr. Hansen, an orthopedist, is seeing Andrew, a 72 year old established male patient today who has complaints of severe knee pain in both knees and repeated falls over the past 2 months. Dr. Hansen completes a detailed history and exam with medical decision making of moderate complexity, including X-rays of each knee which show worsening osteoarthritis. Because the patient has been experiencing repeated falls, […]

  DIS 11 Read the Critical Thinking story on page 367 of your textbook. Submit 1 entry in response to the Topics listed. You may answer a topic or reply to another student’s answer to a topic. Topic 1 Discuss how Mr. Davis’s loss of sight is affecting the way he treats others and is treated by them. Topic 2  Mr. Davis is a patient at […]

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Comparison Grid; 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement) Part 1: Legislation Comparison Grid Based on the health-related bill you selected, complete the Legislation Comparison Grid Template. Be sure to address the following: Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed. Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill. Identify the target populations addressed by the bill. Where in the process […]

  Case Studies 1–3 Respiratory disorders such as pneumonia and asthma are among the leading causes of hospitalization in pediatric patients (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011). With such severe implications associated with many respiratory disorders, advanced practice nurses must be able to quickly identify symptoms, diagnose patients, and recommend appropriate treatment. For this Discussion, consider potential diagnoses and treatments for the patients […]

   Case Study Read the following case study: A small community hospital in the Midwest has used a homegrown information system for years. The system began in the early 1970s with a financial module. Over time, additional modules were added. A limited number of departments selected a commercial system and interfaces were used to integrate these into the overall functionality of the hospital information system. […]

Assignment 4: Practicum – Week 10 Journal Entry Reflect on your overall practicum experience in this course. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal. : Explain whether your therapeutic theory has changed as a result of your practicum experiences. Recall the theories you selected in Week 1 which is (Psychodynamic Theory & Cognitive Theory) : Explain how you integrated the therapeutic approaches from this […]

Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. C., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below. Health History and Medical Information Health History Mr. C., a 32-year-old single male, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He currently works at a […]

In this assignment, students will pull together the change proposal project components they have been working on throughout the course to create a proposal inclusive of sections for each content focus area in the course. At the conclusion of this project, the student will be able to apply evidence-based research steps and processes required as the foundation to address a clinically oriented problem or issue […]

Case Study: A 46-year-old, 230lb woman with a family history of breast cancer. She is up to date on yearly mammograms.  She has a history of HTN. She complains of hot flushing, night sweats, and genitourinary symptoms.  She had felt well until 1 month ago and she presented to her gynecologist for her annual gyn examination and to discuss her symptoms.  She has a history […]

  Integrating BSN Concepts  Module A Reflection Paper  Instructions  This paper will help you focus on your experience, knowledge, and insights from the RN-BSN Program. You will reflect on how completing the program has changed your practice and will continue to impact your practice in the future. This is your final scholarly paper in this program so the expectations for scholarly presentation and APA are […]