In a 4- to 5-page project proposal written to the leadership of your healthcare organization, propose a nursing informatics project for your organization that you advocate to improve patient outcomes or patient-care efficiency. Your project proposal should include the following: Describe the project you propose. Identify the stakeholders impacted by this project. Explain the patient […]
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First, review the full scenario and associated data in the Assessment 03 Supplement: Disaster Recover Plan. Then complete the following: Develop a disaster recovery plan for the community that will reduce health disparities and improve access to services after a disaster. Assess community needs. Consider resources, personnel, budget, and community makeup. Identify the people accountable for
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Background: this is the first week of PEDS clinicals in a family practice office. The patient I saw was a 10 year old boy coming in to get annual labs done. Describe your clinical experience for this week. Did you face any challenges, any success? If so, what were they? Describe the assessment of a
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Self-Care Strategies for Mental Health Professionals Much has been written about regarding self-care and resilience for healthcare workers in recent years. Nurses in various settings and at various levels of care run the risk for burnout that negatively impacts providers and patients well-being. In this discussion, you will have the opportunity to review a recent
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Holistic nursing care is crucial for driving positive health outcomes because it considers the whole person, including their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. This comprehensive approach allows for more personalized care, leading to better patient satisfaction and improved health outcomes. For Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) nurses, understanding holistic nursing care is vital
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One common dilemma faced by psychiatric nurse practitioners is determining who the “client” is. Given that children are typically brought for treatment by their parents, describe how the psychiatric nurse practitioner would respond to a child who discloses they are indulging in illicit behavior and asks you not to tell his or her parents. Your
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McKee, A. (2015). Quiz yourself: Do you lead with emotional intelligence? After you take the quiz, think about: * Was your result surprising? * What do you agree with on the assessment? * What do you disagree with? * How can you improve your emotional intelligence quotient? In your initial post discuss the above, citing
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Describe three barriers that have slowed down the progress of advances practice nursing and strategies to help overcome these barriers. Barriers to Advanced Practice Nursing and Strategies for Overcoming Them Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) plays a critical role in improving healthcare accessibility, affordability, and quality. However, several barriers have slowed the progress of APN, limiting
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Patient 4: A 71-year-old-male who comes to see you at the insistence of his daughter. His daughter expresses concern of memory loss and is wondering if he has the beginning stages of dementia. He is forgetful and seems to be tripping on things or walking into walls, although he has lived in the same home for
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Patient 3: A 24-year-old female prescribed lorazepam 1mg TID for generalized anxiety disorder. She recently found out she is pregnant (9 weeks gestation). She was referred to you by her OB-GYN to discuss this medication for her current situation. The patient is wondering if she can stay on the lorazepam through her pregnancy and postpartum, as
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