Develop a problem list from objective and subjective data.

D.F. is a 37-year-old woman who presents to the emergency department after having a seizure. Subjective Data PMH: Seizures, unknown type Headache Housewife Feels weak No loss of consciousness Objective Data Vital signs: T 37 P 72 R 18 BP 114/64 Lungs: clear all bases O2 Sat = 100% CV = heart rate regular, positive […]

Do performance standards align with legal and ethical nursing practice?

Discussion: Performance Standards and Appraisals Performance appraisals should be timely, thoughtful, consistent, thorough, and free from bias. How can performance appraisal systems be structured to facilitate this type of environment? Effective performance standards and appraisals can promote an open and continuous relationship among the nurse manager, HR professionals, and employees. How might you, as a […]

Identify the best type of evidence to use to solve this patient care issue

  You are a NP in a leadership role on an Inpatient Adult/Gero psychiatric unit.  In the past 4 months you have noticed a pattern of elderly female patients falling and injuring themselves in the middle of the night.  Using the 3 major components of Evidence Based Practice (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2011, page 4 figure […]

Compare differential diagnostic features of anxiety disorder

· Explain the difference between an adjustment disorder and anxiety disorder. Provide examples to illustrate your rationale. · Explain the diagnostic criteria for your assigned anxiety disorder. Which is “Generalized Anxiety Disorder” · Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for your assigned anxiety disorder. Which is “Generalized Anxiety Disorder” · Compare differential diagnostic features […]

Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition

In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related […]