Application of Benner’s Novice to Expert Theory in Nursing Practice. Becoming an expert in any field is a gradual process that requires years of experience, education, and practice. In nursing, the process of becoming an expert is guided by Benner’s Novice to Expert Theory. Patricia Benner’s theory posits that there are five stages of nursing […]
Elderly Adult Assessment PART I. You are to interview either an older adult male or female over the age of 65. In order to preserve confidentiality, identify them as “O.M.” or “O.F.” and include their age and ethnicity. Describe their living situation (i.e., home alone, home with family members, home with assistance, etc.), and describe […]
Case Study A 72-year-old man developed chest pain whenever he was physically active. The pain ceased on stopping his activity. He has no history of heart or lung disease. His physical examination was normal except for notable pallor. Studies Result Electrocardiogram (EKG), p. 485 Ischemia noted in anterior leads Chest x-ray study, p. 956 No […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. While it’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of experience, if these symptoms last more […]
Assignment: “Captain of the Ship” Project – Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders In earlier weeks, you were introduced to the concept of the “captain of the ship.” In this Assignment, you become the “captain of the ship” once again as you provide treatment recommendations and identify medical management, community support resources, and follow-up plans […]
Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation Number of sources: 4 Paper instructions: As their names imply, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger both share an affinity for honey. Honeyguide birds specialize in finding beehives but struggle to access the honey within. Honey badgers are well-equipped to raid beehives but cannot […]
Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Patients With Complex Conditions Number of sources: 3 Paper instructions: Use the Focused SOAP Note Template to address the following: Subjective: What details are provided regarding the patient’s personal and medical history? Objective: What observations did you make during the physical assessment? Include pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings. Describe […]
LS is a 31-year-old woman who presents after a first-time seizure. The patient recalls experiencing an unusual rising sensation in the abdomen accompanied by an unpleasant, brief, metallic taste before losing awareness. Bystanders observed her to develop leftward head turning followed by stiffening and rhythmic jerking of her limbs. She appeared disoriented for 15 minutes […]
Read the following case studies and search for the guidelines that answers the specific questions? Case 1 A 54-year-old woman with chronic pain due to inflammatory arthritis presents to your clinic stating that she is having a “flare” of her arthritis but is out of her Oxycontin® and immediate-release oxycodone. She is aware that it […]
Overview By successfully completing this assignment, you demonstrate your proficiency in the following competency and specialized behaviors: Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice. C4.SP.A: Apply leadership skills, decision making, and the use of technology to inform evidence-based research practice to develop, implement, evaluate, and communicate interventions across the specialization of advanced generalist […]
