Throughout this course, you will be tasked with viewing and analyzing various case studies. Some case studies will present you with case information and text entry areas where you can respond to the case study prompts. As you progress through the case study, each of your responses will be stored. At the end of the […]

If you are a Pediatric NP student, a WHNP student, or a PMHNP student, you must complete your population-specific case study. If you are a Family NP student, you can complete any one of the following three case studies:   Pediatric Case   Adult Case   Woman’s Health Case   If you are an Adult-Geriatric […]

What surprised you from the materials this week? What did not surprise you?   Identify three things you learned about mental disorders.   Identify three things you learned about substance abuse disorders.   Discuss how you will be able to implement what you have learned into your future practice. Please be specific to your certification […]

Mr. Q, age 64 years, developed a severe headache several hours ago that has not responded to acetaminophen, rest, cold packs, or NSAIDS. Now his speech is slurred, and his right arm and the right side of his face feel numb. His wife reports that he “looks funny,” and his face is “half dead.” He […]

Ms. X, age 55 years, has been complaining of severe fatigue and “indigestion” on and off, but it seems to be getting worse over the past several hours. Her son is quite concerned and decides to take her to the emergency department. On arrival, she appears very anxious, and her facial skin is cool and […]

Data Model A data model provides a user’s view of how the data should be structured and displayed. It also provides an understanding of how information is acquired and required to support business practices within an organization.   In this assignment, you will use Visio to develop a data model for a specific scenario.   […]

Benchmarking With Hospital Data Benchmarking is a tool used not only for measurement but also for quality improvement. Benchmarking is a process of comparing performance as a strategy to identify opportunities for improvement. The first step in applying health information to benchmarking is to access it, analyze it, and use it for comparisons.   In […]

Data Standardization Data must go through a process of collection, measurement, analysis, and reporting before it becomes useful information. To accomplish this process, data has to be defined and classified (structured); often, data points must be established. The latter is particularly common in relation to data collected and retrieved from electronic health systems. Standards development […]

Data and Statistics in Health Care Statistics can be used at any level within an organization or in the health care industry. The use of data to improve patient care along with the ability to access health data resources are commonly required skills in a health care workplace.   In this assignment, you will continue […]

 Relevance of Statistics This unit has emphasized that statistics are used in almost every aspect of our lives. Based on your readings, explain how relevant you think statistics are. Provide an example of how statistics may be applied or used in a common daily activity.   Your initial post should be at least 150 words […]