NRNP 6568 – Week 1 Study Notes Certification, Licensure, and Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners 1. Introduction to Advanced Nursing Practice Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). NRNP 6568 focuses on synthesis in advanced nursing practice, emphasizing family care settings and the legal, professional, and ethical foundations […]
Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
NRNP 6568 – Week 3 Study Notes Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning 1. Introduction Week 3 emphasizes the skills and frameworks required for advanced health assessment and diagnostic reasoning. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) must integrate clinical knowledge, patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing to arrive at accurate diagnoses and safe treatment plans. 2. Foundations of Advanced Health Assessment Definition: A systematic process of collecting, […]
Advanced Pharmacology and Prescriptive Authority
NRNP 6568 – Week 4 Study Notes Advanced Pharmacology and Prescriptive Authority 1. Introduction Week 4 emphasizes the pharmacological knowledge and prescriptive authority required for Nurse Practitioners (NPs). Safe prescribing is a cornerstone of advanced practice, requiring mastery of drug mechanisms, therapeutic uses, side effects, interactions, and regulatory frameworks. 2. Principles of Pharmacology Pharmacokinetics (PK): How the body affects drugs. Absorption: Entry into bloodstream. Distribution: […]
Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Application
NRNP 6568 – Week 5 Study Notes Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Application 1. Introduction Pathophysiology is the study of functional changes associated with disease or injury. For Nurse Practitioners (NPs), understanding pathophysiology is essential for accurate diagnosis, safe prescribing, and effective patient education. Week 5 emphasizes integrating disease mechanisms with clinical practice. 2. Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease Cell Injury: Hypoxia → ATP depletion […]
Advanced Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Population Health
NRNP 6568 – Week 6 Study Notes Advanced Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Population Health 1. Introduction Health promotion and disease prevention are core responsibilities of Nurse Practitioners (NPs). Beyond treating illness, NPs must proactively address risk factors, encourage healthy behaviors, and design interventions that improve population health. Week 6 emphasizes preventive care, screening guidelines, health education, and community-based strategies. 2. Foundations of Health Promotion […]
Clinical Prevention, Screening, and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
NRNP 6568 – Week 7 Study Notes Clinical Prevention, Screening, and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan 1. Introduction Preventive care is a cornerstone of Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice. Week 7 emphasizes screening guidelines, risk assessment, and health promotion strategies tailored to different age groups. NPs must integrate evidence-based recommendations, cultural competence, and patient-centered approaches to reduce disease burden and improve outcomes. 2. Foundations of Clinical […]
Clinical Decision-Making and Evidence-Based Practice in Advanced Nursing
NRNP 6568 – Week 8 Study Notes Clinical Decision-Making and Evidence-Based Practice in Advanced Nursing 1. Introduction Week 8 emphasizes the integration of evidence-based practice (EBP) and clinical decision-making into advanced nursing. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) must synthesize research evidence, patient preferences, and clinical expertise to deliver safe, effective, and ethical care. 2. Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice Definition: EBP is the conscientious use of current best […]
Clinical Practice Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation
1. Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, affecting millions worldwide. It is associated with increased risk of stroke, heart failure, hospitalization, and mortality. Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC, 2024) and the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/Heart Rhythm Society (ACC/AHA/HRS, 2023) provide evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and management. 2. Epidemiology and Risk Factors Prevalence: […]
FBA1032 Corporate & Investment Finance Group Assignment 2025-26 | DCU
The Relationship between ESG Practices and Dividend Policy: Implications for Corporate Financial Management’ Background Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become central to corporate financial management and investor decision-making. At the same time, dividend policy remains a core issue in corporate finance, reflecting both shareholder expectations and managerial choices. The intersection of ESG and dividend policy raises important questions: Do firms with stronger ESG […]
GS40050 Gender War and Violence Mid-term Assignment | UCD
GS40050 Assignment Brief Instructions Mid-term assignment/ critical review brief In 800 words (+/- 10%), Critical Reading assignment For your critical reading assignment, you can choose 1 or 2 readings (s) (either from required readings or further readings) from the module (weeks 1 through 7) and write a critically engaged report. This assignment is a short, 800-word (+/- 10%) contribution, which details observations you have made about your […]