Throughout the course, there will be a self-study Discussion pertaining to an important concept or topic covered within the assigned week. These Discussions are designed to give you the opportunity to collaborate with your peers and faculty, test your knowledge, ask questions, practice research analysis, and assist your peers. You are not required to post…

As a DNP-educated nurse, part of your role will be to identify the differences, or gaps, between current knowledge and practice and opportunities for improvement leading to an ideal state of practice. Being able to recognize and evaluate sources of error in population research is an important skill that can lead to better implementation of…

For this assignment, you will write a paper no less than 7 pages in length, not including the required title and Reference pages, describing a single personality theory from the course readings that best explains your personality and life choices. You are free to select from among the several theories covered in the course to…

Case Scenario 1: Keisha has come in for her annual well-child visit. Keisha enjoys preschool, she has been a healthy child, and she is at the 50% for height and weight. On exam, you note a Grade III/VI, mid-systolic murmur, heard best in the left sternal border. · What additional information should the APRN know…

Top-Down & Bottom-Up Treatments Top-down (brain-based/psychotherapeutic) therapies and bottom-up (body-based) interventions are used for treatment of various psychiatric mental health conditions. For this discussion you have an opportunity to compare and contrast top-down and bottom-up approaches for the treatment of trauma and substance use disorders. Complete this discussion by addressing the following questions: 1. What…

Choose one of the articles listed below and answer the following questions: · PDF – Study Case 5 – Covid 19 vaccines What is the Literature Review’s Central Research Question or Purpose? Describe the Order of Presentation: Explain the sequence in which the Literature Review is organized (e.g., chronological, relevance, historical, novelty). Justify why the…

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to submit your PICO question, which is the topic you have been researching over the past few weeks. This exercise will help you clarify your clinical question and ensure it is well-structured and focused. Instructions: 1. Submit Your PICO Question: · Topic Submission: Submit the PICO question that…

Now that you have an idea of the critical questions, the common barriers, and the important principles associated with implementing change, you should be able to strategize your implementation plan more savily. There are four steps to the development of an effective plan for implementing change: · Create awareness and interest · Build knowledge and…

ase Study 2: Antibiotic Stewardship in a Pediatric Patient with Pneumonia Objective: Explore appropriate antibiotic selection, dosing, and resistance concerns in pediatric care. Patient Profile: · Age: 6 · Gender: Female · Weight: 44 lbs (20 kg) · Medical History: Recurrent ear infections, no known drug allergies · Current Medications: None · Diagnosis: Community-Acquired Pneumonia…

To prepare, identify three sites within your community that would benefit from an evidence-based practice (EBP) quality improvement (QI) project. 1. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a not-for-profit, academic medical The MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute is nationally recognized and includes a unique clinical and research alliance with Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute. Their…