Post an explanation of your choice of a nursing specialty within the program. Describe any difficulties you had (or are having) in making your choice, and the factors that drove/are driving your decision. Identify at least one professional organization affiliated with your chosen specialty and provide details on becoming a member.
Select an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation or choose one of interest to you. Review community, state, or federal policy evaluation and reflect on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program or policy described. Post an evaluation topic and a brief description of the evaluation. Discuss how social determinants impact this … Read more
Instructions: Select two of the following neurotransmitters: Serotonin Norepinephrine Dopamine Acetylcholine Glutamate Melatonin Histamine GABA For each neurotransmitter, please discuss the following: pharmacologic action, the drug class it is most closely linked to, expected outcomes, and potential side effects. Based on this information, which condition would these neurotransmitters be considered for the treatment plan?
post an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in terms of legislators being reelected affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. Then, explain how analyses of the voters views may affect decisions by legislative leaders in recommending or positioning national policies (e.g., Congress’ decisions impacting Medicare or Medicaid). Remember, the number one job of … Read more
URL 1: Find a good website with detailed descriptions of Jung’s archetypes (more than what is in your text/notes.) Then for your write-up, take your favorite movie, TV show, or book and describe the main characters in terms of Jung’s archetypes. URL 2: THE hot topic in psychology these days is Evolutionary Psychology. It is … Read more
Describe the neuroscience of anorexia. Does the characterization of anorexia as a brain disorder surprise you? What are your thoughts on the personal and/or cultural implications of classifying anorexia (and other mental illnesses) in this way, as opposed to a lifestyle choice or a matter of willpower? How might you support a family (or client) … Read more
You will complete a comprehensive psychiatric mental health assessment of a child/adolescent. This should NOT be a patient you have encountered in your work but, instead, should be a family member or friend (who gives consent). You should note that all information will be confidential and that their private information will NOT be shared as … Read more
Review the article “Is it ADHD, Depression or Both pdf.” Discuss special considerations associated with the psychiatric interview of children. Describe how you would proceed with a comprehensive assessment of a child with suspected ADHD, depression or both. Support your statements with a minimum of two scholarly articles. Attached it the article. This is a discussion so … Read more
Instrument/Tool Criteria: For each assessment tool you select, you will identify an instrument and do the following: Identify a scholarly, peer-reviewed article that addresses the use of the instrument. Discuss if the instrument is appropriate for diagnosing the condition it is designed to assess or if the developers of the instrument reported that the … Read more
ADHD is a highly publicized and controversial topic in healthcare and our educational environments today. Answer the questions below to discuss in depth, remembering to back up your opinions with scholarly research (at least 2 references; no older than 5 years) What non-pharmacological treatment has been useful in treating children with ADHD? What are the … Read more