Briefly describe your practice setting and the typical patient population. Provide examples of key subjective and objective data points you collect. Describe how you document your findings. Is there technology involved? Describe your process of data analysis. What is the end result of this process? (i.e., Do you formulate nursing diagnoses and care plans, collaborate […]

During adolescence, the brain is still developing, and experiences increased synapse formation (Berk, 2014). The links between the two hemispheres and other parts of the brain proliferate resulting in increased “executive function” development (Berk, 2014). However, the parts of the brain responsible for self-regulation and inhibition are more excitatory than those in adults which leads […]

CHAPTER 2 Biological Beginnings CHAPTER OUTLINE • THE EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE • Natural Selection and Adaptive Behavior • Evolutionary Psychology • GENETIC FOUNDATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT • Genes and Chromosomes • Genetic Principles • Chromosome and Gene-Linked Abnormalities • THE INTERACTION OF HEREDITY AND ENVIRONMENT: THE NATURE- NURTURE DEBATE • Behavior Genetics • Heredity-Environment Correlations • The […]

HCS 557 WEEK 5 Social Policy Outline – Part 1 Social Policy Outline Write an outline on social policy surrounding prescription drug coverage for older adults. Support a side as to whether the government should have more or less involvement with policies affecting prescription drug coverage, particularly surrounding importing drugs from foreign countries such as Canada. […]

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 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) must know how to address emergencies, coordinate care with other members of the health care team and law enforcement officials (when indicated), and […]