Consider the following scenario: You are designing a research study to determine the effects of a new medication to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. Would you choose to conduct a correlational study or an experimental study? In addition, would you choose a cross-sectional or a longitudinal design?
Describe two external stressors that are unique to adolescents. Discuss what risk-taking behaviors may result from the external stressors and what support or coping mechanism can be introduced.
Using the hierarchical order of Bloom’s taxonomy for the cognitive domain, develop a learning objective related to a selected nursing course for each of the six categories of cognitive skills: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Read the case study about Borderline Personality Disorder and answer the following questions in your initial posting: NUR2488_Module07_Case Study_v2.docx How would you use therapeutic communication and principles of cognitive behavioral therapy with the client? Describe your assessment process. What are some likely co-morbid conditions? List one nursing diagnosis and an appropriate nursing intervention. What interdisciplinary … Read more
You are recently hired as an intern to the recently promoted police chief in a medium-sized town with a rather modest budget for law enforcement equipment. One of her primary goals is to seek an increase in the budget for those technological items that she feels would help your department’s officers perform their jobs … Read more
Study without reflection is a waste of time, Reflection without study is dangerous. —Confucius (Clark, 2011). Reflection of an experience, lesson learned, and/or importance of a role, demonstrates a clear understanding of process, comprehension, and expertise. To reflect requires an ability to consider lessons learned, personal connections, and next steps. As we come to … Read more
Post a response detailing the following: Construct one to two (1–2) questions for your colleagues detailing any questions or concerns you may have regarding the Personal Legislative Agenda. Your questions should clearly describe areas you may need clarification and/or guidance for the continuation of your work on the Personal Legislative Agenda. Using the … Read more
What is the importance of values and ethics? Values and ethics set the tone for human behavior. Values and ethics determine how we interact with the world, with those around us, and with ourselves. Values and ethics provide the framework for how we view the world, as well as what we put out into … Read more
According to Thornton et al. (2016), “Despite improvements in medical care and in disease prevention, health disparities persist and may be increasing for chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer” (p. 1416), but health policy can serve as a form of intervention to address these health disparities. Whether the policy is directed … Read more
The Allegory of the Orchard presents barriers and challenges of underserved, vulnerable, or marginalized populations and communities. These barriers and challenges highlight the importance of understanding the impact of political determinants of health on such groups. This allegory encourages an identification, understanding, analysis, and response to these factors as members of the healthcare community. … Read more