Planning the Presentation   Direct Care Project Part 2: Planning the Presentation   The purpose of this direct care project is for learners to apply the nursing process to a community health problem determined by their observations and data collected of vulnerable populations in their community. This is Part 2 of 4 in the Direct […]

The purpose of this direct care project is for learners to apply the nursing process to a community health problem determined by their observations and data collected of vulnerable populations in their community. This is Part 1 of 4 in the Direct Care Project.   Direct Care Project Overview   There are four parts to […]

There are many factors that make people healthy or ill.  This week we will focus on the social factors and determinants that impact health.   It is time to get out into your community!   Go online to the U.S. Census Bureau at https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/ (Links to an external site.) (*note, you will be using this […]

There are many factors that will continue to impact community and population health.   Consider the past achievements in public health as many have implications around the globe.   Describe a global health concern that has impacted your community or those you care for.   Discuss what surveillance data could be pulled from an electronic […]

Communities and Disaster Preparedness   Discussion Question   Think about disasters your community has or could potentially face. Now, think about how your community is helping its members prepare.   Explore your community and find an advertisement that represents helping community members be prepared for a disaster.   Examples could be a billboard, poster at […]

Social Media Discussion: Healthcare Policies and Population Health   Healthcare policies impact all populations. Now, with the use of social media, policies involvement and awareness are rising.   Take a moment to review the Twitter feed for compelling Tweets that are related to healthcare policy and are directly impacting your community or those you care […]

Social Media Discussion: Population Health Problems   Problems that impact populations are vast and now more than ever social media is getting involved.   Choose one of the following population health problems to focus on:   Substance use and/or abuse   Environmental health (air, water, ground, energy, climate, etc.)   https://www3.epa.gov/myem/envmap/find.html (Links to an external […]

Treatment of Personality Disorders   Personality disorders occur in 10–20% of the population. They are difficult to treat as individuals with personality disorders are less likely to seek help than individuals with other mental health disorders. Treatment can be challenging as they do not see their symptoms as painful to themselves or others.   In […]

Despite what you may believe (or may have been told), there is no such thing as one “right” way to do an interview. In fact, there are numerous books written about the various ways of conducting the clinical interview. In actual clinical practice, you will find the format that “works” best for you and addresses […]

Question 1. Treatment for achalasia may include:   Question 2. Which oral medication might be used to treat a client with chronic cholelithiasis who is a poor candidate for surgery?   Question 3. All of the following medications are used for the control of nausea and vomiting. Which medication works by affecting the chemoreceptor trigger […]