APNs as Healthcare Policy Leaders Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the healthcare policy of the APN profession and how Transformational Leadership can help to influence policy changes. This week’s assignment focuses on the APN as a Health Policy Leader, one of the nine NONPF NP competencies.  Students will analyze how health […]

Week 2: Problem Identification and Description Using PICOT Format   i. 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 […]

Create a concept map for one of the topics from the list below:  Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Erectile Dysfunction Fibroid Uterus Prostate Cancer Ovarian Cancer Sexually Transmitted Disease The content of the concept map must include: pathophysiology definition etiology risk factors (genetic predisposition and environment factors if applicable) causative factors common signs and symptoms for the disease […]

 Assume you are a nurse manager on a unit where a new nursing documentation system is to be implemented. You want to ensure that the system will be usable and acceptable for the nurses impacted. You realize a nurse leader must be on the implementation team. To Prepare: Review the steps of the Systems Development […]

Case Study: Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The patient has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C. HL is currently taking the following prescription drugs: · Synthroid 100 mcg daily · Nifedipine 30 mg daily · Prednisone 10 mg daily To Prepare: · Review […]