As an advanced practice provider, you may encounter situations where your clinical judgment differs from your colleagues. For this reflective assignment, you will begin to gain experience in recognizing Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for Standards of Care from evidence-based practices. You will critically evaluate a treatment plan you feel your preceptor may have deviated from […]

Neurodevelopmental disorders begin in the developmental period of childhood and may continue through adulthood. They may range from the very specific to a general or global impairment, and often co-occur (APA, 2022). They include specific learning and language disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Neurocognitive disorders, on the other […]

1. Introduction Neurocognitive disorders (NCDs): Conditions characterized by decline in cognitive function compared to a previous level of performance. Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs): Conditions with onset in the developmental period, typically manifesting before age 18, involving deficits in personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning. Clinical Importance: Both categories significantly impact quality of life, independence, and family […]

Training Title 50 Name: Harold Brown Gender: male Age:60 years old T- 98.8 P- 74 R 18 134/70 Ht 5’10 Wt 170lbs Background: Has bachelor’s degree in engineering. He dates casually, never married, no children. Has one younger brother. Sleeps 7 hours, appetite good. Denied legal issues; MOCA 28/30 difficulty with attention and delayed recall; […]

Training Title 48 Name: Sarah Higgins Gender: female Age: 11 years old T- 97.4 P- 58 R 14 98/62 Ht 4’5 Wt 65lbs Background: no history of treatment, developmental milestones met on time, vaccinations up to date. Sleeps 9-10hrs/night, meals are difficult as she has hard time sitting for meals, she does get proper nutrition […]