Directions:

Initial Post

Describe how you achieved each course competency including at least one example of new knowledge gained related to that competency.

Describe how this new knowledge will impact your nursing practice.

Course Competencies

1. Explain principles of care for clients with oncological disorders.
2. Identify components of safe and effective nursing care for clients experiencing fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
3. Describe strategies for safe, effective multidimensional nursing care for clients with acid-base imbalances.
4. Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with upper gastrointestinal disorders.
5. Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with lower gastrointestinal disorders.
6. Evaluate responses to nursing interventions for clients with endocrine disorders.

Cover Letter.

I am currently enrolled in the MSN program to become a nurse practitioner in family care. I will need a cover letter to present to my future employers. I will also attach my resume so you can have an idea on how to formulate the letter.

a.  Explain the medication reconciliation process

b.  Analyze the client scenario for any omissions, additions, or duplications of medications and discuss the implications to the client.

c.  Analyze the client scenario for potential risks associated with the client’s current condition and currently prescribed home medications

d.  Identify potential drug interaction and prioritize the drug interactions that are most concerning to you.

e.  Identify actions that the nurse should implement and provide a reason for each action.

1.  Mr. H. is being admitted with a broken hip due to falling at home and will be having surgery the next morning.  Past medical history includes hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. Allergies: Penicillin.  The home medication list is provided to the nurse and includes the following medications:

a.  Metoprolol 25 mg PO daily

b.  Atenolol 50 mg PO daily

c.  Garlic 1000 mg PO daily

d.  Metformin 500 mg PO twice daily

e.  Aspirin 81 mg PO daily

2.  The admitting orders include the following medication orders:

a.  Continue all home medications except metformin

b.  Insulin subcutaneous based on sliding scale B

i.  Blood sugar <150= 0 units

ii.  Blood sugar 151-175= 2 units

iii.  Blood sugar 176-200=3 units

iv.  Blood sugar 201-225=4 units

v.  Blood sugar 226-250=5 units

vi.  Blood sugar 251-300= 6 unites

vii.  Blood sugar > 300= notify healthcare provider

c.  Enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneous daily, first dose tomorrow following surgery

d.  Piperacillin/tazobactam 3 gram/0.375 gram IV every 6 hours, first dose 30 minutes prior to surgery

 (, create a front, back, and/or side panels for a product that you wish to create for market sales. The label you create must be for a new product that does not currently exist in the market. Be creative!Please make a best guess for the actual ingredient list, and the data you provide in the Nutrition Facts panel. There will be credit for ingredient lists that make sense given the nature of the product. The data in the Nutrition Facts panel must also make sense from a food chemistry and nutrient analysis point of view. For example the stated calories should reflect the amount of Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrate listed on your product.Ideally you should develop the label for the product you recommended to be introduced to the market as a result of your Market Assessment assignment from earlier in this course.Feel free to go to the FDA and or the USDA websites to ensure that your label will meet all of the legislative requirements. Your label must meet legislative requirements.

Please answer the following question in 250-350 words. Thanks!

To build on the last couple of weeks and given that there are many clients and athletes that have medical and/or orthopedic issues, one has to wonder why so many Personal Trainers advertise that they have an “expertise” in more than one area.  I have seen advertisements that say that they are experts in all of this –at the same time:

• Those with chronic (lifestyle) diseases
• Youth athletes
• Older athletes & Anti-aging
• Pregnancy, pre-natal, & post-partum
• Sports Specific Training
• Weight loss

Please choose a client with a specific issue (such as the ones described above –or others) and craft an appropriate discussion that addresses this issue, and how they would advise someone to find an appropriately qualified fitness professional for their needs.