Then, respond to at least two of your peers' initial posts. Make sure that you choose at least one peer's post that describes a program planning model different from yours. Include the following in your response: Compare and contrast at least one strength and one weakness of your chosen planning model against your peer's chosen […]

  After studying the course materials located on Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following: Asexual – sexual reproduction. Mitosis – Meiosis Diploid – Haploid Gametes Fertilization Zygote Syngamy Blastocyst Implantation Gastrulation Embryo – Fetus Explain fertilization process from cellular level to fetus (as per video time 1:08:00) After learning about fertilization […]

After reviewing this module’s assigned readings, you will create a mind map identifying the six cultural phenomena that should be considered when providing culturally appropriate care to patients, according to Giger and Davidhizar. For each phenomenon, provide a brief description and example.   Submit the mind map as a URL or PDF. The use of Canva.com […]

Shared Decision Making: Cardiovascular Pharmaceutical Modalities For this assignment you will create a PowerPoint presentation including speaker notes. You will develop a case presentation that focuses on the pharmaceutical regimen for a patient who has two primary conditions 1) cardiovascular condition of your choice based on the readings and 2) hyperlipidemia. You will construct the […]

Prescribing for Older Adults and Pregnant Women After assessing and diagnosing a patient, PMHNPs must take into consideration special characteristics of the patient before determining an appropriate course of treatment. For pharmacological treatments that are not FDA-approved for a particular use or population, off-label use may be considered when the potential benefits could outweigh the […]

Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Psychiatric Emergencies The diagnosis of psychiatric emergencies can include a wide range of problems—from serious drug reactions to abuse and suicidal ideation/behaviors. Regardless of care setting, the PMHNP must know how to address emergencies, coordinate care with other members of the health care team and law enforcement officials (when […]

For this discussion, first, review chapters 1, 2, and 4 in your textbook, Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care, and complete the four Transcultural Modules. Then, address the following questions: Ensure there’s an introduction before answering the following: In your own words define culture (1-2 sentences). In your own words define diversity (1-2 sentences). Next discuss […]

Change does not occur in a vacuum. Change must be made through leaders who initiate, support, and lead the change. Think of your identified or potential practice problem. Who are the leaders tasked with implementing this change? You should be a part of this list of leaders, but who else is championing the change? Who […]

As their names imply, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger both share an affinity for honey. Honeyguide birds specialize in finding beehives but struggle to access the honey within. Honey badgers are well-equipped to raid beehives but cannot always find them. However, these two honey-loving species have learned to collaborate on an effective means […]

Explain North Carolina laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult psychiatric emergencies. Include who can hold a patient and for how long, who can release the emergency hold, and who can pick up the patient after a hold is released. Explain the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient […]