Discussion: Characteristics of an Organization Large…small… Urban…rural… For profit…non–profit… Acute care…primary care Teaching organization…research facility Myriad characteristics influence the experiences of patients, nurses, and others in any health care setting. In addition to the factors noted above, the mission, vision, and values that guide an organization, as well as an institution’s commitments to patient care, […]

The text “Called to Care a Christian Worldview for Nursing”, discusses how, as nurses, we have arrived at the point we are at now in terms of modern philosophies. “The spirit of service and compassion that once motivated nurses has evolved into a professionalism that demands power, status and appropriate compensation” (Shelly & Miller, 2006, […]

An important consideration when working with patients is their cultural background. Understanding an individual’s culture and personal experiences provides insight into who the person is and where he or she may progress in the future. Culture helps to establish a sense of identity, as well as to set values, behaviors, and purpose for individuals within […]

Complete and submit your Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation, including your differential diagnosis and critical-thinking process to formulate a primary diagnosis. Incorporate the following into your responses in the template: Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the duration and severity of their symptoms? How […]

Course Competency : Design plans for care specific to the older adult. Consider the scenario below, then follow the instructions underneath it to complete the assignment. Mrs. Y Mrs. Y is an 84-year-old client who was recently discharged from the hospital for an infected diabetic ulcer on her left leg. During her hospitalization, Mrs. Y […]