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A family just migrated from another country to your area and you are seeing them in the clinic for the first time. They do not speak English well. There are two children, ages 2 years 6 months and 6 years. When taking the children’s history, you become aware they have not seen a provider in…
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Conduct an internet search focusing on alternative methods of preventative care, i.e spiritual care, pet care, music therapy, etc. Compile a minimum of three (3) internet resources that address preventative health care and post to the DB. Discuss the benefits and limitations to each resource, how these resources can be incorporated into patient care, and…
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In 2004, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and accrediting agencies sought to develop uniform standardization of education, accreditation, licensure, and certification across the advanced practice arena. The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation, Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education separated the APRNs into four distinct roles: certified nurse practitioners (CNPs), clinical nurse specialists…
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Are NPs able to practice independently in the state? Based on the practice restrictions in your state, what are one or two identified barriers to NP practice? Does your state require NPs to have a collaboration or supervisory agreement with a physician? Does your state require ‘residency’ hours with a physician or NP before the…
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Apply what you have learned about Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and demonstrate the ability to develop a holistic plan of care, incorporating Telehealth and defining assessment and intervention of specific population incorporating unique attributes of populations for health promotion, wellness preservation, and maintenance of function across the health-illness continuum. Develop a case study and…
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Discuss the influence of the Consensus Model for APRN: LACE. Why is it important? Support your discussions with at least two current scholarly articles (less than 5 years). Consensus Model Retrieved September 2018 from Consensus Model for APRN Regulation. Additional Resource: AACN’s APRNs Consensus Model Toolkit Expectations Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including…
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Advocacy is a critical skill for APNs to have for promoting solutions to health concerns within a community. Identify a health issue in your community or state. Discuss a systems-level advocacy strategy to address the concern. In the strategy, students should identify specific groups or individuals that they would target as well as how they…
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Research a health-care initiative or legislative statue that is currently underway in your state or federally. You may want to check with nursing organizations that have legislative departments that can provide their analysis on current health-care issues. You may also conduct online research to identify current issues. Discuss how you can take an active role…
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Summary: A theory can be used to guide practice. This assignment is an exercise in supporting a clinical practice with theory and evidence. Directions: Identify an outcome of nursing practice in your area of practice that can be improved (ARRANGING FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT WHEN PATIENTS GET DISCHARGE). For example, if you work in home health,…
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Find a concept within Watson’s Theory of Caring and a similar concept within any other nursing theory. Compare the two concepts for similarities and differences. Illustrate how a person reading about a theory can be influenced in their understanding of a theory if they have a different definition of a concept than the author. Expectations…