collecting data and making decisions

Using statistics (collecting data and making decisions) helps prevent the number of mistakes or wrong decisions that are made.  By using data, there is a clearer answer to a decision as opposed to going with a gut decision, which may not be consistent for a variety of reasons.  What are your thoughts on using data … Read more

Skin & Breast

  This discussion contains 2 parts: KM is a 38-year-old white woman with a 6-year history of psoriasis. Her family history includes allergies and asthma and her mother with psoriasis. KM returns today for an increase in symptoms, and she wants to improve the appearance of her skin. Please discuss the following: What is the … Read more

Article Summary 2

  What is the research question? What research method is being used? How are the subjects chosen (explain the parameters & how many) What are the results of the study? What are the recommendations? What is your opinion?  Your references must be within the last five years, and websites are unacceptable. I am looking for … Read more

Search Engines & Databases

  1. What is known and unknown about the topic 2. Discuss the gaps, consistencies, and inconsistencies in the literature 3. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the literature provided? 4. Describe the theoretical/ conceptual framework that guides the study.  5. Provide recommendations for future research, education, or policy changes in your facility based … Read more

Article Summary 1

  What is the research question? What research method is being used? How are the subjects chosen (explain the parameters & how many) What are the results of the study? What are the recommendations? What is your opinion? 

Patient Interview

  What are the goals of a patient interview? Name and described each component of the Patient History (Chief Complaint, History of Present Illness, etc.). Describe an incident where you had used improper technique on measuring blood pressure, what did you learn from that incident? What are the goals of a patient interview? Name and … Read more

spiritual considerations

What spiritual considerations surrounding a disaster can arise for individuals, communities, and health care providers? Explain your answer in the context of a natural or human caused disaster. How can a community health nurse apply the Christian worldview to the care of the individual, community, self, and colleagues during disaster management?

The Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010. Many of the provisions of the law directly affect health care providers. Review the following topic Resources: “About the Affordable Care Act” “Health Care Transformation: The Affordable Care Act and More” What are the most important elements of the Affordable … Read more

U.S. health care system

Research the delivery, finance, management, and sustainability methods of the U.S. health care system. Evaluate the effectiveness of one or more of these areas on quality patient care and health outcomes. Propose a potential health care reform solution to improve effectiveness in the area you evaluated and predict the expected effect. Describe the effect of … Read more