After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Discuss the purpose defining the purpose of the PICO question for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Explain the purpose of your selected PICO question advanced practice psychiatric nurses or the patients or the populations they treat. Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA […]
Theories and Conceptual Models from Nursing
Evaluate theories and conceptual models from nursing and related fields for use in advanced nursing practice. Evaluating Theories and Conceptual Models for Advanced Nursing Practice Advanced nursing practice (ANP) is deeply rooted in theoretical frameworks that inform clinical decision-making, patient care, and professional development. Theories and conceptual models from nursing and related disciplines provide the foundation for evidence-based practice, guiding practitioners in understanding complex patient […]
Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Electronic health records (EHRs) provide a database for an individual’s healthcare data during healthcare encounters and the ability to exchange health information electronically. Consider an EHR with which you have had experience. Include the following sections: Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail. Identify one EHR with which you have experience. Provide the name of the system and the practice environment in which it […]
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. General Instructions This week, you will discuss how the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) impacts quality and safety. Include the following sections: Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail. Describe one practice area in which MIPS could be used to improve the quality of care related […]
ACA and Health-Care Outcomes & Costs
ACA and Health-Care Outcomes & Costs What components of the ACA do you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs? Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points. The Affordable Care Act and Its […]
Local State & Federal Advocacy
Local, State & Federal Advocacy What are specific actions that health professionals can take regardless of their practice area and site to promote population and community health? What advocacy actions might you take to improve health care through legislation at the state or federal level? Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from […]
Health Care Disparities in LGBTQ
Health Care Disparities in LGBTQ Discuss how to close the health care disparities gap in the LGBTQ community? Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points. Health Care Disparities in the LGBTQ Community Health care disparities within the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, […]
Problem Identification and Description
Part 1: Problem Identification and Description Identify and describe the problem in clear and concise language. To help you think about what problem you might choose, keep in mind the health or nursing problems of the patient population(s) you currently serve, those you encountered in your clinical courses, or those you plan to work with in the future. Describe the clinical setting. Describe the service […]
Assessment of Health Promotion
Assessment of Health Promotion For this Discussion, your instructor will assign you a case number. Case 1 Cases J.R. is a nurse practitioner in a clinic on a large, isolated Indian reservation. The clients in his community have a disproportionately high rate of alcoholism and suicide. Poverty is widespread. He believes the most important component of his job is to promote wellness among his clients. […]
Skin Eye & Ear Disorders
Skin, Eye, & Ear Disorders For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is building a health history for one of the following cases. Your instructor will assign you your case number. Case 1 Chief Complaint (CC) A 57-year-old man presents to the office with a complaint of left ear drainage since this morning. Subjective Patient stated he was having […]