You must complete 22.5 hours of practical experience for this course. It is NOT “hands-on” but instead is “research-based.” You will log the time spent researching/collecting the data for the Hallmark (worksheets located in week 7 module). You will log all time on the Practicum Time Log (also located in week 7’s module). This form […]

List the prevalence rate of substance use (SU) in nurses compared to the general population. Identify 5 signs and symptoms of the nurse who is dependent on alcohol and other substances. Describe 4 risk factors, including psychological trauma, for alcohol and substance use for both student nurses and practicing nurses. Explain the role of state […]

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (2023) report that 60,000 – 100,000 Americans die each year from venous thromboembolisms and the resulting pulmonary embolisms. Nurses play a key role in the prevention of the development of VTEs. For this assignment, create a 1- (one) page client teaching handout about prevention and early recognition of venous […]

Often medical conditions appear to psychiatric in nature. From the peer-reviewed literature, please provide common and uncommon medical conditions that appear to be psychiatric in nature or are a sequela of a psychiatric condition. Please elaborate on tests and procedures that you may encounter or prescribe to rule in or rule out such conditions. Do […]

Marcee is a 52-year-old woman who worked at a reception desk at a company head office. She took some time off when she was treated for colorectal cancer. The Dukes classification was stage I, and the treatment protocol involved surgery and radiation therapy. No one in her family had a history of the disease. Marcee […]