Sepsis: A Medical Emergency Requiring Prompt Antibiotic Therapy Introduction Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises due to a dysregulated immune response to infection. If not recognized early and treated aggressively, it can progress rapidly to septic shock, multiple organ failure, and death. This paper will discuss the pathophysiology of sepsis, the importance of appropriate […]
Qualitative/Mixed Methods Critique. With new information continually emerging, professional nurses must be equipped to critique scholarly literature and discern its value for practice. Select one current, qualitative or mixed methods scholarly nursing article related to your PICOT question and determine its strengths, limitations, and potential application. use your own words to summarize your appraisal of […]
Assignment topic: Clinical Field Experience C: Comprehensive Discipline Management Plan Investigation. Instructions Setting clear behavioral expectations and having a plan to respond should those expectations not be met are both essential to establishing a positive school culture. Articulating those carefully crafted behavioral expectations to members of the school community is integral to students’ success in […]
Pathophysiology of COPD COPD refers to a group of lung diseases characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, 2019). The most common conditions included are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Cigarette smoking is the primary risk factor, with other factors like air pollution and […]
Describing the Challenges Faced by Newly Prepared DNP Graduates in the Acute Care Setting Challenges Confronting Novice Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Graduates in the Acute Care Setting Introduction The emergence of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree has ushered in a new era of advanced nursing practice, equipping nurses with the expertise to […]
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has determined core competencies that apply to all nurse practitioners, The nine broad areas of competency are: Scientific Foundations Leadership Quality Practice Inquiry Technology and Information Literacy Policy Health Delivery System Ethics Independent Practice To Prepare: Review this week’s Learning Resources, focusing on the NONPF Core Competencies […]
Week 4: Transformational Nursing Leaders Review Appendix A, Sections I–V in Finkelman (2016). Select one of the sections and share how your chief nurse executive demonstrates expertise in these competencies. Your comments should be about the “highest nursing leader” in your organization. Typically this is the leader who represents nurses and nursing to the governing […]
Pharmacotherapy for Hematologic Disorders In the 1970s, the average lifespan for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease was 14 years. Today, the average lifespan has increased to 50 years and beyond (TriHealth, 2012). The patient prognosis for many other hematologic disorders such as hemophilia and cancer continue to improve as well. This can be attributed […]
