nursing theory

  Articulate and describe the suggestions made by the authors’ for further development of middle range theory?  In one paragraph or less, reflect on your experience in this course and what was the most impactful knowledge you gained from this course.

Pathophysiology

  The musculoskeletal system is responsible for the structure of the body and the ability to have purposeful movements. Musculoskeletal injury and disease affect a large swath of the population and become increasingly prevalent in older adults.  What are the short-term and long-term pathophysiological consequences of a fracture? How might the fracture type influence the risk … Read more

Pathophysiology

  The kidneys are highly vascular organs that filter the blood, removing wastes for excretion and returning the rest of the blood to the vascular system. The functional units of the kidneys are nephrons, each composed of a glomerulus and a tubule.  How is the GFR measured? What are the strengths and limitations of methods of determining GFR? … Read more

Theory

Part 1: Literature Review: Be sure you have completed all required sections of the template (PDF)  Part 2: Critical Assessment -Reflect on comments from colleagues in response to your Week 10 Discussion post. Apply feedback of value to you in completing your synthesis of evidence to inform a practice change initiative focusing on quality improvement.

As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care.

  As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care. On occasion, you will also be expected to share that expertise. With evolving technology and continuous changes to regulations designed to keep up these changes, there is usually a need to share information and expertise to inform colleagues, leadership, patients, … Read more

Pathophysiology

  The lungs interface with the environment, bringing in atmospheric air during inspiration, and expelling mixed airway and alveolar air during expiration. Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli and depends on lung mechanics as well as blood flow in taking up oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. The lungs receive all of the blood flow of … Read more

Pathophysiology

  Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of adult morbidity and mortality, accounting for 31% of deaths worldwide. The most common vascular system disorder is hypertension, defined by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) as blood pressure >130/80 mm Hg. How do antihypertensive medications interact with determinants of cardiac output … Read more

Discussion 8

  Post your answer to 1 of the 3 questions with explanation and details. Please follow the Community Café Guidelines for participating in the Community Café.  How did taking this class change how you practice clinically? What are some areas of research interest you wish to pursue after this class? What actions can you take … Read more