On any given day, a nurse can play a pivotal role in someone’s life. Experienced nurses often share stories of previous experiences and draw upon these experiences when circumstances warrant. Hence, reflection can be a valuable tool. It serves as a tool for not only recalling experiences but also for applying lessons learned from those […]

What is the importance of de-prescribing? How might you assist a patient to taper from a medication safely or transition to a new medication? In this Assignment, you will use the following patient examples to write a 5- to 6-p P on considerations you have for how you might de-prescribe. Support your answers with five […]

Case 4 A 32-year-old African American woman presents to the clinic for her 24-week check-up. Pt states her morning sickness has resolved. However, she states she seems sad often and does not understand why, as she is happy about the pregnancy. HPI: Pt is 24 weeks gestation. The patient is having sad moods at least […]

A 36-year-old Hispanic woman presents to the OB clinic for her Week 24 check-up, gravida 2 para 1. Patient is a full-time homemaker. Pt states she is doing well but is worried about her weight gain. Obstetric history includes a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD) 31/2 yrs ago with a viable 9 lb male infant […]

Case 2 A 46-year-old Caucasian woman presents to the clinic complaining of breast pain. The patient state the pain is intermittent, in the right breast, the pain is sharp and has a burning sensation. She rates the pain as 7/10 at it worst. The patient states the pain sometimes interferes with her sexual activity. She […]

A 48-year-old Asian American woman is concerned about thin bones. Her mother was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 50 and fell at the age of 68 and fractured her hip and spent months in Rehab before being able to return home. The patient has no history of fractures. The patient presents to the […]

COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR WOMEN Case studies provide the opportunity to simulate realistic scenarios involving patients presenting with various health problems or symptoms. Such case studies enable nurse learners to apply concepts, lessons, and critical thinking to interviewing, screening, and diagnostic approaches, as well as to the development of treatment plans. For this […]

TRANSLATION FRAMEWORKS/MODELS Collaboration offers the advantage of incorporating other experiences and viewpoints to confirm or challenge your own. Discussions can do the same, and for some topics, getting early feedback is especially valuable. This Discussion is one such example. As you dig into the science of translation and select a framework or model for your proposed […]

What are legislators currently doing to address your selected advocacy priorities for a vulnerable population? Are there current policies in place? Are there current policies proposed at either the state or federal level? What are the most obvious strengths and weaknesses of these policies as they relate to your advocacy priority? What might need to […]

You oversee the onboarding of new employees to your company. As part of the onboarding process, new employees must complete a course on ethics in team psychology. You are to provide information on ethical considerations and a scenario demonstrating an understanding of the impact of ethics at each of the five levels of ethical culture. […]