posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

It is estimated that more than 6% of the U.S. population will experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime (National Center for PTSD, 2010). This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and depression frequently lead to substance abuse issues and even physical ailments. […]

Advocating For Social Justice

Consider the following topics. In many U.S. communities, low-income populations use the emergency room instead of going to a physician or mid-level provider’s office. They often do not pay the bill for their service, which shifts the cost of their care to others, paying patients at the hospital. This practice drives up the cost of […]

Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics

Search the GCU Library and find one new health care article that uses quantitative research. Do not use an article from a previous assignment, or that appears in the Topic Materials or textbook. Complete an article analysis and ethics evaluation of the research using the “Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics” template. See Chapter […]

mission of state/regional boards of nursing in regulation of nursing practice.

Boards of Nursing (BONs) exist in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Similar entities may also exist for different regions. The mission of BONs is the protection of the public through the regulation of nursing practice. BONs put into practice state/region regulations for […]

clinical journal entry that describes the process of professional practice.

you  are a nursing student in a BSN Program, currently enrolled in a  Leadership course. As part of your current immersion experience, you are  working with the charge nurse in the operating room. In pre-op on the  first day of this clinical experience, you observe an upset client  refusing to sign a surgery consent unless […]

Case Study: Healing and Autonomy

Case Study: Healing and Autonomy Mike and Joanne are the parents of James and Samuel, identical twins born eight years ago. James is currently suffering from acute glomerulonephritis, kidney failure. James was originally brought into the hospital for complications associated with a strep throat infection. The spread of the A streptococcus infection led to the […]

Nursing informatics project that advocates for patient-care efficiency.

 Prepare: Review the concepts of technology application Reflect on how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence may help fortify nursing informatics as a specialty by leading to increased impact on patient outcomes or patient care efficiencies. The Assignment: (4-5 pages) In a 4- to 5-page project proposal written to the leadership of your healthcare organization, […]

Soap Note : Assessing The Genitalia And Rectum

IT IS A SOAP NOTE, PROFESSOR ONLY ACCEPTED CLASS RESOURCES. Patients are frequently uncomfortable discussing with health care professional’s issues that involve the genitalia and rectum; however, gathering an adequate history and properly conducting a physical exam are vital. Examining case studies of genital and rectal abnormalities can help prepare advanced practice nurses to accurately […]

impact of PPACA on Nursing Practice

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was passed into legislation in March of 2010. Identify the impact of this legislation on your nursing practice by choosing two key nursing provisions outlined in the topic material “Nursing and Health Reform.” Discuss how these two provisions have impacted, or will impact, your current practice of nursing.

Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and  ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism within health care.

Based on the required topic study materials, write a reflection about worldview and respond to following: In 250-300      words, explain the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and      ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism within      health care. In 250-300      words, explain what scientism is and describe two of the main arguments […]