McEwen, M., & Wills, E. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. · Chapter 2: Overview of Theory in Nursing “Nursing’s Metaparadigm” ePages 40 – 45 · Chapter 6: Overview of Grand Nursing Theories · Chapter 10: Introduction to Middle Range Nursing Theories There are global areas of knowledge in […]

Soap Note  Chronic Conditions (15 Points)  Chronic Disease ( Gastritis) Follow the Soap Note Rubric as a guide: Use APA format and must include minimum of 2 Scholarly Citations. Soap notes will be uploaded to Moodle and put through TURN-It-In (anti-Plagiarism program) Turn it in Score must be less than 25% or will not be […]

Reflection is an important and powerful strategy for the use of development in professional skills; as it enables the link between the practice and theoretical aspect of learning to help moving from a beginner to a skilled practitioner. Reflection should enhance self-awareness, identifying personal strengths and weakness as well as help in the improvement. From […]

Chapter 40: Nursing Care of the Child With a Respiratory Disorder 1. Gloria is an 8-year-old girl who is admitted to the pediatric unit with a history of cystic fibrosis and difficulty breathing. (Learning Objectives 3, 4, and 6) a. What would the nurse know to include in the health history? b. When conducting a […]

Discussion: Legal and Ethical Conduct As emphasized in this week’s media presentation, all nurses need to be familiar with the laws and regulations that govern their practice: their state’s Nurse Practice Act, ANA’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, specialty group standards of practice, etc. In addition, basic ethical principles guide nurses’ decision-making process every […]