Many nurses throughout history have left distinguished legacies of excellence in a variety of ways. What impact might you have on patients that you encounter every day? Past and current challenges in nursing and health care have been met by exemplary nurse leaders. Each exhibited, or exhibits, an enhanced focus and ideation, enriched values, purpose, […]
In this week case, you will explore personality and paraphilic disorders in greater detail. You will research potentially controversial elements of the diagnosis and/or treatment and explain ethical and legal considerations when working with these disorders. Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide on assessing, diagnosing, and treating personality and paraphilic
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Review the Walden and College of Nursing mission and vision statements, Walden’s goals and University Outcomes, and the MSN Program Learning Outcomes presented in this Week’s Learning Resources. Reflect on your professional and academic goals as they relate to your program/specialization. Consider how the information in these resources fit with your own goals and to
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You will use components from a model of transition as you discuss your reason for returning to school and your transition to the professional level role. Discussion Prompt: Discuss your reason for returning to school and use components from the Bridges Model of Transition to reflect on your transition to the professional level role.
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The term “informatics” seems to have a different meaning for many. This week we will learn about the role of informatics in healthcare. For this discussion please respond to each of the following prompts: How would you define the term informatics as it relates to healthcare? Ask two colleagues what the term healthcare informatics means
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Mr. K is a 43-year-old male who has been admitted to the coronary care unit after experiencing a myocardial infarction which led to a cardiac arrest. Mr. K has maintained a healthy and active lifestyle since his myocardial infarction three years ago. Prior to his admission, Mr. K was at home running on his treadmill as part
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Answer the questions below per the initial discussion response and ONE peer response is required by Sunday, at 11:59 pm 1. Integrate risk / screening as it applies to genetics? How, what methods are used to screen for health conditions that may have genetic connections? What guidelines support evidence-based decision making in the area of
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Consider the following questions in your initial discussion post: Ponder interactions you have had with primary care health care providers in recent years. Now that you have reviewed models for clinical decision-making construct a discussion that reflects on an encounter you have had with a primary care provider. Utilize one of the models presented in
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Ricky, age 4 years, arrives in the clinic with his mother. Ricky lives with his mother and father, who both work full-time, and his infant sister. Their extended family lives in a different state more than 100 miles away. Both parents are of average height and in good health. Ricky’s mother mentions that Ricky often
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Zur, O. PhD. (2020). Introduction to informed consent in psychotherapy, counseling and assessment Links to an external site.. Zur Institute. https://www.zurinstitute.com/informed-consent/#:~:text=It%20often%20involves%20a%20process,obtaining%20consent%20from%20the%20client Complete an online search for mental health informed consent. You can search for psychiatry or psychotherapy clinics within the US and most will have information posted on their websites. Review the informed consent documents.
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