View the TEDTalk “My Philosophy for a Happy Life”Links to an external site. by Sam Berns (TEDx, 2013). Respond to the following questions: What are your impressions of his talk? Did his talk give you any new perspective on the process or skill of communication? How does Berns’ perspective on life influence his communication competence? … Read more
Breathing, Heart, and Lungs An anxious patient is having rapid and shallow breathing. After a few moments, he complains of a tingling sensation. What could be the causes of this tingling sensation? What are the various patterns of respiration and their significance? Ethnicity and culture influence risk factors for heart disease. Do you agree? … Read more
In this course wrap-up discussion, please reflect on your experience in the course and address the following items: Identify one of your major takeaways from this course. What aspect of the course helped you achieve this? How will you apply this knowledge to your practice and career?
Nurses interact with technology on a daily basis. For this discussion, please address each of the following aspects of the discussion: Describe a human-technology interface that you have encountered in healthcare that you think needs improving. Describe what you would specifically like to see changed about this technology and why?
Scenario 1 You are admitting a 27-year-old woman to your unit for work-up of weight loss. While conducting an admission interview, you learn that she has recently lost her job and has a strong family history of depression and suicide. How would you construct your interview? What measures would you take with the information … Read more
Which identities are you most aware of and why? Which identities do you take for granted and not think about as often? Why are you not as aware of them? How did it feel to create your social identity pie? How does this exercise relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion matters?
For this discussion prompt, please post your PowerPoint Presentation from Unit 5 as your initial response. Please introduce the protocol or procedure you have centered your presentation on in a short paragraph along with the attachment. Remember to integrate a resource into the paragraph by using an in-text citation as well as a full reference.
Answer the following questions related to access to quality healthcare: Is access to healthcare a basic right? Should any basic healthcare services be provided to all US citizens? What about healthcare for US residents who are not citizens? Who should pay for basic healthcare services? Provide rationales and resource support for your responses.
What resources do you use to learn about a patient that you may being caring for to understand their cultural beliefs around their health care? Do you think that cultural sensitivity is something that can be taught, or do you think it comes for real life situations that you learn from in your day … Read more
Describe a nursing theory/conceptual framework which correlates with your nursing philosophy and provides a foundation for your nursing practice: Explain your rationale for selecting this theory/framework?