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Politics and The Patient Protection Discussion

Politics and The Patient Protection Discussion Politics and The Patient Protection Discussion   Regardless of political affiliation, individuals often grow concerned when considering perceived competing interests of government and their impact on topics of interest to them. The realm of…

Treating Clients with Bipolar Disorder

Treating Clients with Bipolar Disorder Treating Clients with Bipolar Disorder   Bipolar Therapy Client of Korean Descent/Ancestry BACKGROUND INFORMATION The client is a 26-year-old woman of Korean descent who presents to her first appointment following a 21-day hospitalization for onset…

Assessing and Treating Clients with Dementia

Assessing and Treating Clients with Dementia Assessing and Treating Clients with Dementia   Alzheimer’s Disease BACKGROUND Mr. Akkad is a 76 year old Iranian male who is brought to your office by his eldest son for “strange behavior.” Mr. Akkad…

Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic

Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic   1. Week 9 Case Study Assignment This week there are 3 case studies. You are writing and submitting a comprehensive SOAP note. Be sure to follow the SOAP template and…

Discussion Personal Leadership Philosophies

Discussion Personal Leadership Philosophies Discussion Personal Leadership Philosophies   Many of us can think of leaders we have come to admire, be they historical figures, pillars of the industry we work in, or leaders we know personally. The leadership of…

Evolution of Nursing Informatics

Evolution of Nursing Informatics Evolution of Nursing Informatics Nature offers many examples of specialization and collaboration. Ant colonies and bee hives are but two examples of nature’s sophisticated organizations. Each thrives because their members specialize by tasks, divide labor, and…

Nurse Leaders as Knowledge Workers

Nurse Leaders as Knowledge Workers Nurse Leaders as Knowledge Workers   Assignment: The Nurse Leader as Knowledge Worker The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined…

Political Consequences of ACA Repeal

Political Consequences of ACA Repeal   Regardless of political affiliation, individuals often grow concerned when considering perceived competing interests of government and their impact on topics of interest to them. The realm of healthcare is no different. Some people feel…

Discussion Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations

Discussion Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Discussion Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations   Discussion: Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Boards of Nursing (BONs) exist in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and…