Neurage

Describe major changes that occurs on the neurological system associated to age. Include changes on central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.

Define delirium and dementia, specified similarities and differences and describe causes for each one.

Discussion Patho 6

  1. Describe urinary tract infection, causes, symptoms and treatment
  2. Discuss treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia
  3. Describe overactive bladder, causes, symptoms and treatment 
  4. Treatment options and recommendations for different STIs (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis)
  • 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. 
    • Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points

Topic 2 DQ 1

The three types of qualitative research designs are phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnographic research. Compare the differences and similarities between two of the three types of qualitative studies and give an example of each.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

Topic 2 DQ 2

Select a qualitative research article, different than the one you used in Topic 1, focusing on a clinical nursing problem of your choice. Use this research article to address the following questions:

  1. Provide an APA reference of the article including a GCU permalink or working link used to access the article.
  2. Study design: How did you determine that the article is qualitative? What study methodology is used?
  3. Using the “CASP Qualitative Checklist,” found in topic Resources, evaluate the study. Based on your findings, summarize the critical appraisal of the selected research article.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

445Ethical Conduct of Scholarly Activities

The focus of this assignment is to apply the principles detailed in the Belmont Report to case studies involving human subjects in research or a quality improvement project.

Utilize the “Ethical Conduct of Scholarly Activities” document to complete this assignment.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Diversity Discussion 6

  1. Of which biological variations among Korean Americans should the nurse be aware? 
  2. Describe how stereotyping Puerto Ricans as similar to other Hispanic Americans can lead the nurse to errors in patient care. 
  3. Describe the geographical location of Jordan, and indicate how this region of the world and the political turmoil experienced by Jordanians may have a profound political impact on the health and well-being of recently immigrated Jordanian Americans. 
  • 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources

Nursing Care of the Older Adult

NUR 502 6 1

NUR 502 6 2

SOAP note for Trichomoniasis Infection.

I am providing a template and also an example of the SOAP and guidelines.  S =Subjective data: Patient’s Chief Complaint (CC).O =Objective data: Including client behavior, physical assessment, vital signs, and meds.A =Assessment: Diagnosis of the patient’s condition. Include differential diagnosis PP =Plan: Treatment, diagnostic testing, and follow up. Remember this is a gynecological SOAP Note, and it should include GTPAL system in the beginning of HPI. Remember to use citations for diagnosis, medications, anticipatory guidance, Just follow the example I have attached below.

Demographics

1 to >0.8 pts
Begins with patient initials, age, race, ethnicity and gender (5 demographics)
 

Chief Complaint (Reason for seeking health care)

4 to >3 pts
Includes a direct quote from patient about presenting problem

 

History of the Present Illness (HPI)

5 to >3 pts
Includes the presenting problem and the 8 dimensions of the problem (OLD CARTS – Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing and Severity)

 

Allergies

2 to >1.5 pts
Includes NKA (including = Drug, Environmental, Food, Herbal, and/or Latex or if allergies are present (reports for each severity of allergy AND description of allergy)

 

Review of Systems (ROS)

15 to >8 pts
Includes a minimum of 3 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 9 body systems directed to chief complaint AND uses the words “admits” and “denies”

 

Vital Signs

2 to >1.5 pts
Includes all 8 vital signs, (BP (with patient position), HR, RR, temperature (with Fahrenheit or Celsius and route of temperature collection), weight, height, BMI (or percentiles for pediatric population) and pain.)

 

Labs

2 to >1.5 pts
Includes a list of the labs reviewed at the visit, values of lab results and highlights abnormal values OR acknowledges no labs/diagnostic tests were reviewed.

 

Medications

4 to >2 pts
Includes a list of all of the patient reported medications and the medical diagnosis for the medication (including name, dose, route, frequency)

 

Past Medical History

3 to >2 pts
Includes (Major/Chronic, Trauma, Hospitalizations), for each medical diagnosis, year of diagnosis and whether the diagnosis is active or current

 

Past Surgical History

3 to >2 pts
Includes, for each surgical procedure, the year of procedure and the indication for the procedure 

Family History

3 to >2 pts
Includes an assessment of at least 4 family members regarding, at a minimum, genetic disorders, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
 

Social History

3 to >2 pts
Includes all of the required following: tobacco use, drug use, alcohol use, marital status, employment status, current/previous occupation, sexual orientation, sexually active, contraceptive use, and living situation. 

Health Maintenance / Screenings

3 to >2 pts
Includes a detailed assessment of immunization status and other health maintenance needs such as age-appropriate screenings and preventive measures Includes an assessment of at least 5 screening tests 

Physical Examination

15 to >8 pts
Includes a minimum of 4 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 5 body systems directed to chief complaint. 

Diagnosis

5 to >3 pts
Includes a clear outline of the accurate principal diagnosis AND lists the remaining diagnoses addressed at the visit (in descending priority) 

Differential Diagnosis

5 to >3 pts
Includes at least 3 differential diagnoses for the principal diagnosis 

ICD 10 Coding

3 to >2 pts
Correctly includes all ICD-10 codes relevant to the diagnoses addressed at the visit 

Pharmacologic treatment plan

5 to >3 pts
Includes a detailed pharmacologic treatment plan for each of the diagnoses listed under “assessment”. The plan includes ALL of the required following: drug name, dose, route, frequency, duration and cost as well as education related to pharmacologic agent. If the diagnosis is a chronic problem, student includes instructions on currently prescribed medications as above. 

Diagnostic / Lab Testing

3 to >2 pts
Includes appropriate diagnostic/lab testing 100% of the time OR acknowledges “no diagnostic testing clinically required at this time” 

Education

3 to >2 pts
Includes at least 3 strategies to promote and develop skills for managing their illness and at least 3 self-management methods on how to incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives. 

Anticipatory Guidance

3 to >2 pts
Includes at least 3 primary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. immunizations, pediatric and pre-natal milestone anticipatory guidance)) and at least 2 secondary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. screening))
 

Follow Up Plan

2 to >1 pts
Includes recommendation for follow up, including time frame (i.e. x # of days/weeks/months) 

Prescription

3 to >2 pts
Prescription includes all required components: patient information, date, drug name, dose,  

Writing Mechanics, Citations, and APA Style

3 to >2 pts
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. APA style is correct, and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.route, frequency, quantity to be dispensed, refills, and provider’s signature and credentials