Assignment: “Captain of the Ship”Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders   Although actual statistics vary, obsessive-compulsive disorder impacts approximately 1.2% of the population in the United States (APA, 2013, p. 239). It is characterized by the presence of obsessive thoughts, which are manifested as persistent thoughts, images, or even “urges.” The only way that the individual can […]

Details: In this assignment, you will be completing a health assessment on an older adult. To complete this assignment, do the following: Perform a health history on an older adult. Students who do not work in an acute setting may “practice” these skills with a patient, community member, neighbor, friend, colleague, or loved one. (If […]

Released in December of 2008 from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) were findings that 38% of adults use CAM [complementary and alternative medical] health care modalities. Construct a professional paper that outlines how the use of the following CAM health care modalities impacts the cardiovascular system. 1.Ginseng 2.Hawthorn 3.L-Arginine 4.St. John’s Wort For each […]

“Professional Roles and Responsibilities” Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are graduate-educated, nationally-certified and state licensed advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who care for medically stable patients across the lifespan, from infants to geriatric patients. Share your thoughts 1. What are the educational requirements to practice as a FNP? 2. According to the American Association of Colleges […]