The Effects of Diet and Exercise on the Management of Hypertension in Middle-aged Introduction to the problem: Go from broad to specific; (Include a few sentences on the incidence/prevalence of the problem; the most pertinent research related to your variables and the problem; and why more work should be done in this area). Statement of […]
State & Federal Advocacy What advocacy actions might you take to improve healthcare through legislation at the state or federal level?
Child Depression Complete assignments that build on one another, starting with a 1. problem statement, 2. conducting a situational analysis, and 3. proposing a nonprofit concept. Description of the social problem *Include data on the impact of the problem *Introduction to your proposed nonprofit *Name of Organization *Mission Statement *Goals and Objectives *Target population/problem/policies […]
Hot Topic Fact Sheet/Infographic: Facts and Myths Using the hot topic article this week as a resource, create a 1-page infographic or educational fact sheet highlighting 5 myths and 5 facts related to substance abuse addictions. It should be visually appealing and must include a visual presentation to support the narrative.
Interview a patient from a different culture or religious background than yours. Complete the assignment using the tool provided. Explore the patient’s health/illness beliefs and compare the patient’s beliefs to your own personal beliefs. Discuss how knowledge of the patient’s beliefs might assist with providing patient-centered, culturally competent care. Review the grading rubric below […]
Discuss financial factors that influence health care today. Include funding sources Include reimbursement methods Include economic factors Include business influences Include cost containment and the role of the nurse Some questions to consider when writing the paper: Is there a relationship between socioeconomic status and health/health outcomes? Is health care a right or a privilege? […]
Assessment of mental status Mildred, 65 years old, is brought to the clinic by her son. He reports that his mother has had a gradual but progressive worsening in behavior over the last 6 months. Mildred has a past medical history of congestive heart failure, but she has been socially active and able to maintain […]
Discussion Nutritional assessment Jacinta is a 60-year-old Hispanic patient admitted to the hospital with congestive heart failure. The nurse notes that the patient has not eaten any of the food brought to her from the hospital’s kitchen for breakfast or lunch. When the patient’s family visits they provide her with flour tortillas, beans, and rice, […]
Selection of Health Informatics Scenarios Prior to completing this assignment refer back to the Five Pillars of Informatics guide the selection, implementation and sustained support of health information technology platforms in the health industry. Reflect on the various types of informatics solutions such as clinical provider order entry (CPOE) implementations, implementations of patient portals or […]
Brief Adult Patient History: Mr. Jon Smith, a 50 year old African American male, has come to your clinic with a 15 year history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. He drinks “a few beers” per week and confirms cigarette use of 1 ppd for the past 30 years. He tells you that he works […]
