Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on theories used as a nurse practitioner. Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.

This reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is worth 15 points.

You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.

As you contemplate your future NP practice, how do you view your role in using theory in practice?

Which of the theories “spoke” to you? What are some barriers you see to implementing theory in practice?

resources:

Butts, B. J. & Rich, L. K. (2018). Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. Chapters 11, 24

Kaakinen, J. R., Coehlo, D. P., Steele, R., & Robinson, M. (2018). Family health care nursing: Theory, practice, and research (Links to an external site.). FA Davis. pp. 119-123. 

Recommended:

Barbdtm B. S. (2018). Death in trauma: The role of the ACNP in patient advocacy and familial support in end-of-life care decision-making (Links to an external site.). Journal of Trauma Nursing, 25(3) 171-176. https://doi.org/10.1097/JTN.0000000000000363. 

Duhamel, F. (2017). Translating knowledge from a family systems approach to clinical practice: Insights from knowledge translation research experiences (Links to an external site.). Journal of Family Nursing, 23(4), 461-487. https://doi.org/10.1177/1074840717739030. 

Friederichs, A> H. S., Oenema, A., Bolman, C. & Lechner, L. (2016). Motivational interviewing and self-determination theory is a web-based computer tailored physical activity intervention:  A randomized controlled trial (Links to an external site.).  Psychology & Health, 31(8), 907-930. https://doi.org/10.1177/1074840717739030. 

Mercer, J. C. (2015). The impact of non-motor manifestations of Parkinson’s disease on partners: Understanding and application of chronic sorrow theory. (Links to an external site.) Journal of Primary Health Care, 7(3), 221-227. https://doi.org/10.1071/hc15221. 

Ostlund, U., & Backstrom, B., Saveman, B. I., Lindh, V. & Sundin, L. (2016). A Family Systems nursing approach for families following a stroke: Family health conversations. (Links to an external site.) Journal of Family Nursing, 22(2), 148-171. https://doi.org/10.1177/1074840716642790. 

Osltund, U., Backstrom, B., Lindh, V., Sundin, K., & Saveman, B.I. (2015). Nurses’ fidelity to theory-based core components when implementing family health conversations – a qualitative inquiry (Links to an external site.). Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 29, 582-590. https://doi.org/10.1177/1074840716642790. 

Podlog, W. L. & Brown, J. W. (2016). Self-determination theory:  A framework for enhancing patient-centered care (Links to an external site.). The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(8), e359-e362.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.04.022.%C2%A0  

 Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement. 

 Your staff development PPT presentation will include the information from your written  in 1-12 slides (including a title and reference slide in APA format). Make sure to include speaker notes at the bottom of your slide to explain the content of your slide. 

 save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document 

UNIT 3 Communication, Control, and Integration.

Chapter 25 Endocrine Regulation.

Chapter 26 Endocrine Glands.

Compose 400 words or more discussion to respond the following:

What is meant by the term target cells?

How are steroid hormones able to pass through the cell’s plasma membrane easily?

Name some of the different general types of Non steroid hormones. Give an example of each.

Name some ways in which hormones can work together to regulate a tissue.

Why are Prostaglandins (PGs ) sometimes called tissue hormones?

Why are PGs considered to be an important in Clinical application?

What are the two main divisions of the Pituitary Gland called?

Name three hormones produced by adenohypophysis, and give their main functions.

What is a tropic Hormone? A releasing hormone?

Name the two hormones of the neurohypophysis.

Where is the thyroid located?

How calcitonin and parathyroid hormone act together to regulate the homeostasis of blood calcium concentration?

Name some effects of Cortisol in the body.

Name two of the four principal hormones secreted by the pancreatic islets.

In what way do insulin and glucagon exert antagonistic influences on the concentration of Glucose in the blood?

What are the major hormones secreted by reproductive tissues (Gonads and placenta)?

The Psychiatric Evaluation and Evidence-Based Rating Scales 

Assessment tools have two primary purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients, and 2) to measure a client’s response to treatment. Often, you will find that multiple assessment tools are designed to measure the same condition or response. Not all tools, however, are appropriate for use in all clinical situations. You must consider the strengths and weaknesses of each tool to select the appropriate assessment tool for your client. For this Discussion, as you examine the assessment tool assigned to you by the Course Instructor, consider its use in psychotherapy.

Assessment tool assigned is: Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale.