DQ1 Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:   Consider the long-term effects of hyperglycemia as seen in poorly controlled diabetes. Consider factors that lead to good or poor compliance in regimens designed to decrease hyperglycemia and improve health outcomes in diabetics. Review this article and identify the key factors that can interfere […]

DQ1 Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:   Consider the impact of spinal cord injury and the potential scope of lifetime disability and sequelae associated with spinal cord injury. The greatest challenge facing the neuroscience community involves developing therapy that will allow damaged nerve tissue to be regrown and regenerated. Reflect on […]

DQ1 Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:   Describe autoimmunity and the process by which the body develops a hyperimmune or hypersensitive reaction to its own tissues. Consider lupus. It has been found that those living with lupus are at higher risk for other autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Explore this […]

DQ1 Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:   Analyze how calcium and phosphate are hormonally regulated and describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation and treatments for hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia.   Describe the clinical manifestations, similarities, and differences of the following vitamin deficiencies: niacin, riboflavin (B2), thiamine (B1), folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, […]

DQ1 Finding and Evaluating Evidence   This activity will address the following module outcome:   MO 2: Assess evidence and analyze its usefulness for a clinical problem. (EPSLO 2; SLO 5)   Using key words from the compelling clinical question you developed in Module 1, perform a preliminary literature search for relevant articles, applying the […]

A Spirit of Inquiry: Asking the Question   The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.   – Thomas Berger, American novelist (Brainyqoute.com, n.d.).   This activity will address the following module outcomes:   MO 1: Describe the significance of fostering a spirit of inquiry in clinical practice. (EPSLO 6; […]

The purpose of the case study is to have you expand on the pathophysiological disease process by searching for evidence-based practice treatment and advanced practice nursing role implications related to the disease.   Read the case here.   Review the patient’s TB questionnaire. (Page 1)   (Page 2)     Conduct an evidence-based literature search to […]

Begin by selecting a topic pertaining to genes and gene-environment interaction from one of the following resources:   Refer to chapters 4 and 5 of your text, unit II   Select a topic from the list below   Look for ideas in the WCU Library databases   Conduct a literature search of recent journal articles […]

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate understanding through teaching and explanation. Begin by choosing one of the topics below, or propose a topic of your own interest from the assigned readings subject to instructor approval. Post your choice to the discussion board thread “Video Presentation Topics” as soon as you make your choice. […]

The purpose of the case study is to have you expand upon the pathophysiological disease process by searching for evidence-based practice treatment and advanced practice nursing role implications related to the disease.   Case Study Topic:   Select a cardiovascular or respiratory disease process (hypertension, heart failure, dyslipidemia, ischemic heart disease, asthma, COPD, or pneumonia) […]