Category: Nursing

  • NRS-451VN: Nursing Leadership and Management

    NRS-451VN: Nursing Leadership and Management

    Course Description

    Registered nurses with current licensure have a basic understanding of the role of the professional nurse. This course emphasizes further development of the professional nurse role. Critical management and leadership values, styles, and skills are a major focus. Particular attention is given to the identification of personal leadership styles and values. Importance is placed on development of effective management and leadership skills, with emphasis on effective communication. NRS-451VN: Nursing Leadership and Management

  • MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS

    MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS

    SOAP Note Section II: Lifestyle Pattern and Section III: ROS

    This section of the SOAP note will include history of lifestyle patterns and the review of systems (ROS).

    Document appropriate data in the relevant body system.

    Do not state “Negative, NA or Unremarkable” for any systems because the reader will not know which questions were actually asked by the provider.

    This is a comprehensive health history and should not contain physical exam findings
    . The focused history data is relevant to the chief complaint and identified by pertinent positive data documented during the health history.

    Address each component of the SOAP note as noted in the written guide with relevant data.

    You may continue with the same volunteer to complete each section of the SOAP note.

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    MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS

    MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS

    MN552 Advanced Health Assessment

    Unit 2 SOAP Note Section I Written Guide

    History, Interview, and Genogram Guide

    Date of History/Interview:

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    Source of history and Reliability: (client)

    Biographical Data

    Name (use initials only): W.W.

    Address: George street, House no. 4, California

    Phone number 305-555-5555

    Primary language: speaks English

    Authorized representative: her daughter

    Age and Date of Birth: 50 y/o, July 15, 1967

    Place of Birth: San Diego, California

    Gender: female

    Race: black

    Marital Status: divorced

    Ethnic/Cultural Origin: African

    Education: master’s in criminology

    Occupation/Professional: lecturer

    Health insurance: full medical coverage

     

    Chief Complaint (reason for seeking health care):

    Brief spontaneous statement in client’s own words

    “The cough started as a chest cough but it has not been better since my first time visit to the clinic. During the day it doesn’t bother me as much, but during the night I cough a lot. For the last few weeks I have experienced pain in the chest.”

    Includes when the problem started

    “I started coughing like three months ago. I have undergone treatment from regular hospitals but nothing seems to change.”

    History of Present Illness: A well organized, chronological record of client’s reason for seeking care, from time of onset to present. Please include the 8 critical characteristics using the PQRSTU pneumonic.

    P – Provocative or palliative

    The client states that in most cases room temperature affects her cough, when she feels cold she coughs more. She is also affected by strong smells like perfumes, and states that she cannot sit directly under a fan or air conditioner because the strong wind promotes her cough. MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS.

    Q – Quality or quantity

    The client feels pain in her chest when she coughs. Her throat is also sore. The cough produces sputum that seems clear.

    R – Region or radiation

    She only has coughing problem. No other complains.

    S – Severity

    The severity according to the patient is at 6 out of 10.

    T – Timing

    She states that when she starts coughing it can last for more than five minutes without stopping. She coughs mostly during the night or when she is irritated by a disturbing smell during the day or even strong wind.

    U – Understand Patient’s Perception of the problem

    Her fever seems low grade at 100 degrees without chills. After a long conversation with the client she says that she is worried she might have pneumonia. She has not had shortness of breath, she also denies postnasal drip. She has undergone chest X-rays, TB test, and taken many over the counter drugs and home remedies, with no improvement. MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS.

    Past Medical History

    Medical Hx: major illnesses during life span, injuries, hospitalizations, transfusions, and disabilities.

    No other major medical complications, she was diagnosed with diabetes at age 45, present concern is only her cough. hospitalized once for vaginal delivery, no other surgical hx.

    Childhood Illnesses: Measles, chickenpox, Mumps, strep throat

    Surgical Hx; dates, outpatient, X-rays.

    Vaginal delivery on 02/26/1987, Chest X ray 08/15/2017

    Obstetric HX:

    Only one pregnancy, and one delivery, she gave birth to her daughter who is the only child.no miscarriages or abortion cases.

    Immunizations: only as a child, immunization like MMR, Varicella, Tetanus, has not received busters as adult, but last visit to the doctor they gave her the flu shot. Patient states that she does not like getting vaccines.

    Psychiatric Hx: no psychiatric conditions reported.

    Allergies: allergic to dust

    Current Medications: Metformin 500mg BID for diabetes type 2.

    MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS

    No eye problem

    No foot problem

    There are some cavities

    No hearing problem

    EKG; normal

    Chest X-Ray; diffuse wheezes are present bilaterally with expiration. No crackles or bronchi.

    Pap test; no cervical cancer

    Mammogram; no signs of breast cancer

    Serum cholesterol; cholesterol level is at 200

    Stool occult blood; no colon cancer

    Prostate; not relevant

    PSA; not relevant

    UA; not collected

    TB skin test; not detected

    Sickle- cell; no sickle cell disease

    PKU; non-applicable

    Hamatocrit; 35% – normal

    Genogram Three Generation

    Section 2

    This section has a family medical history as stated by the patient. Patient states that she is currently divorced from her husband whose whereabouts are unknown, prior to divorce he was in good health.  Patient W.W. had one daughter with her ex-husband, she is alive and has history of asthma. Patient narrates that her mother is alive and heathy for her age, her father is deceased, he had a history of heart failure. Her maternal grandmother is alive and overall healthy, just debilitated due to her age, her maternal grandfather had a heart attack and is deceased. Patients   grandmother is alive with arthritis, and her paternal grandfather is alive with diabetes.  On the Ex-husband family side, she knows in his family in his mother’s side his mother is alive and with diabetes, his father alive and with hypertension, his grandmother had a stroke and is deceased, and his grandfather had committed suicide.  On her Ex-husbands fathers side his grandmother alive with diabetes and HTN and his grandfather is alive with prostate issues and diagnosed with BPH. MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS.

    MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS

    MN552 Advanced Health Assessment

    Unit 3 SOAP Note Section II and III Written Guide

    Document appropriate data in the relevant body system.

    Do not state “Negative, NA or Unremarkable” for any systems because the reader will not know which questions were actually asked by the provider.

    This is a comprehensive health history and should not contain physical exam findings. The focused history data is relevant to the chief complaint and identified by pertinent positive data documented during the health history.

    Address each component of the SOAP note as noted in the written guide with relevant data.

    You may continue with the same volunteer to complete each section of the SOAP note.

    MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS

    Life style patterns

    Immigrant status

    Spiritual resources/religion

    Health perception

    Nutritional patterns: Appetite (any changes); satisfaction with current weight; gains or losses; recall of usual intake; any cultural restrictions/intolerances; amount of fluid per day and type

    Elimination patterns: Bowel (usual pattern and characteristics); bladder (usual pattern and characteristics); any incontinence

    Living environment: City, state; urban, rural, community; type of dwelling, facilities; known exposures to environmental toxins

    Occupational health: Known exposure to environmental toxins at work

    Functional assessment: ADLs, IADLs, interpersonal relationships/resources (see page 57 in Jarvis textbook)

    Role and family relationships: Immediate family composition; how are family decisions made; impact of family member’s health on family

    Cognitive function: Memory; speech; judgment; senses

    Rest/sleep patterns: Number of hours; naps; number of pillows; any aids for sleep

    Exercise patterns: Type and frequency

    Hobbies/recreation: Leisure activities; any travel outside of the US

    Social habits: Tobacco; alcohol; street drug use

    Intimate partner violence (review screening questions on page 58 in the Jarvis textbook)

    Coping/stress management: Any major life change in past 2 years; do you feel tense; source; what helps

    Sexual patterns: Are you sexually active; gender preference; has anything changed about your sexual health/function

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    III. Review of Symptoms
     

     

    Symptoms to Inquire About

    (please see page 54–56 in Jarvis textbook)

    Document pertinent negatives and/or positives

    The first system is addressed to provide a guide

    General

    Wgt Δ; weakness; fatigue; fevers

     

    Pertinent negatives
    : No weight gain or losses; no weaknesses, fatigue, or fevers

    Pertinent positives:
    Positive weight gain over past 2 months with fatigue and weakness; no fevers

    Skin

    Rash; lumps; sores; itching; dryness; color change; Δ in hair/nails

    MN552 Advanced Health Assessment – SOAP Note Section II & III: History of Lifestyle Patterns and Review of Systems ROS

    Head

    Headache; head injury; dizziness or vertigo

    Eyes

     

    Vision Δ; eye pain, redness or swelling, corrective lenses; last eye exam; excessive tearing; double vision; blurred vision; scotoma

    Ears

    Hearing Δ; tinnitus; earaches; infections; discharge, hearing loss, hearing aid use

    Nose/

    Sinuses

    Colds; congestion; nasal obstruction, discharge; itching; hay fever or allergies; nosebleeds; change in sense of smell; sinus pain

    Throat/

    Mouth

    Bleeding gums; mouth pain, tooth ache, lesions in mouth or tongue, dentures; last dental exam; sore tongue; dry mouth; sore throats; hoarse; tonsillectomy; altered taste

    Neck

    Lumps; enlarged or tender nodes, swollen glands; goiter; pain; neck stiffness; limitation of motion

    Breasts

    Lumps; pain; discomfort; nipple discharge, rash, surgeries, history of breast disease; performs self-breast exams and how often, last mammogram; any tenderness, lumps, swelling, or rash of axilla area

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    Pulmonary

    Cough — productive/non-productive; hemoptysis; dyspnea; wheezing; pleuritic pains; any H/O lung disease; toxin or pollution exposure; last Chest x-ray, TB skin test

    Cardiac

    Chest pain or discomfort; palpitations; dyspnea; orthopnea; edema, cyanosis, nocturia; H/O murmurs, hypertension, anemia, or CAD

    G/I

    Appetite Δ; jaundice; nausea/emesis; dysphagia; heartburn; pain; belching/flatulence; Δ in bowel habits; hematochezia; melena; hemorrhoids; constipation; diarrhea; food intolerance

    GU

    Frequency; nocturia; urgency; dysuria; hematuria; incontinence

    Females:
    Use of kegal exercises after childbirth; use of birth control methods; HIV exposure; Menarche; frequency/duration of menses; dysmenorrhea; PMS symptoms: bleeding between menses or after intercourse; LMP; vaginal discharge; itching; sores; lumps; menopause; hot flashes; post-menopausal bleeding;

    Males:
    Caliber of urinary stream; hesitancy; dribbling; hernia, sexual habits, interest, function, satisfaction; discharge from or sores on penis; HIV exposure; testicular pain/masses; testicular exam and how often

    Peripheral Vascular

    Claudication; coldness, tingling, and numbness; leg cramps; varicose veins; H/O blood clots, discoloration of hands, ulcers

    Musculo-skeletal

    Muscle or joint pain or cramps; joint stiffness; H/O arthritis or Gout; limitation of movement; H/O disk disease

    Neuro

    Syncope; seizures; weakness; paralysis; stroke, numbness/tingling; tremors or tics; involuntary movements; coordination problems; memory disorder or mood change; H/O mental disorders or hallucinations

    Heme

    Hx of anemia; easy bruising or bleeding; blood transfusions or reactions; lymph node swelling; exposure to toxic agents or radiation

    Endo

    Heat or cold intolerance; excessive sweating; polydipsia; polyphagia; polyuria; glove or shoe size; H/O diabetes, thyroid disease; hormone replacement; abnormal hair distribution

     
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    Psych

    Nervousness/anxiety; depression; memory changes; suicide attempts; H/O mental illnesses

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  • PHI-413V: Ethical and Spiritual Decision Making in Health Care

    PHI-413V: Ethical and Spiritual Decision Making in Health Care

    Course Description

    This course introduces a Christian foundation for spiritual assessment and care with specific emphasis on biomedical ethical principles and ethical decision making within nursing practice. Students practice assessment and propose holistic interventions that take into account the dignity of the human person. These assessments and interventions contribute to the physical and spiritual well-being of individuals across the life span and the health-illness continuum.  PHI-413V: Ethical and Spiritual Decision Making in Health Care

  • Critical​ ​Thinking​ ​Essay

    Critical​ ​Thinking​ ​Essay

    Jrn1-2.Prmpt

    Journals 1-2 Prompt

    Description:

    This is a personal journal where students record, track, and process personal observations

    and reflections about critical thinking in their daily life. The students should be focusing

    on their own, internal infractions of critical thinking principles and those of others, such

    as family and friends in interpersonal interactions. Focus on infractions that are unique to

    your own, personal life, your inner reflection about your life and actions, your thoughts,

    your interactions with others, things your family or friends do. The point is to take note of

    situations in which critical thinking is not present and the effects of this are apparent. The

    purpose of this journal is for students to be more self-aware of the regularity of critical

    thinking problems in their lived, daily life so that those problems are less pernicious.

    Directions:

    1. In at least one paragraph, describe the critical thinking infraction as it occurred.

    Think of the following points in your description:

    a. What, exactly, happened? Tell the story, paying attention to the

    who-what-when-where-how details. This context matters for critical

    thinking infractions, both in provoking them and understanding them.

    b. What, specifically, was the infraction? Thinking of critical thinking as

    principles of good reasoning, which principles were absent or violated?

    2. In at least one paragraph, interpret the situation and the infraction. Think of the

    following points in your interpretation:

    a. Why did the infraction occur in this situation? Attempt to form an

    explanation of the situation such that it produced this infraction as a result.

    b. Of all of the possible ways for the situation to proceed, why did it proceed

    this way–where a critical thinking rule was broken or absent–rather than

    the other ways? What was the cause, in other words?

    c. In your interpretation, how severe or consequential was the infraction?

    Aside from leading to irrationality and false beliefs, what else could occur

    as a result if anything? Critical​ ​Thinking​ ​Essay

    3. In at least one paragraph, consider how to resolve the critical thinking infraction

    as best as you can. Consider the following points in this resolution:

    a. If the situation were repeated, what measures would have to be taken in

    order to prevent the infraction from occuring?

    b. Given that the infraction actually occurred, what do you do about it now,

    after the fact?

    c. What factors do you foresee getting in the way of, or at least making

    difficult, the prevention or resolution of this infraction?

    Barrier.Worksheet

    Barriers​ ​to​ ​Critical​ ​Thinking​ ​Worksheet

    1. The likelihood of two star-systems, the moon, and the sun aligning on Sept. 23rd in

    accordance with Biblical numerology is so improbable that it must herald some kind of

    major cosmic event, perhaps the planet Nibiru colliding with our planet or the Rapture.

    2. We are not morally obligated to assist Rohingya Muslims as they flee Myanmar to

    Bangladesh because there are many other people on the planet who can do something

    about it, like the people in Bangladesh who are closer.

    3. I’m not going to the birthday party later because my family’s political views are just too

    much to handle. If I have to go, I’m simply not going to talk to the people with views too

    far from my own.

    4. I have been researching the Mandela Effect constantly for almost five years now, but it’s

    very difficult to find any more data on than what already exists. So far, there is evidence

    of the phenomenon, but not enough to understand it properly. I have to keep researching

    and working to find the truth.

    5. As a student, I can tell you that college is too expensive, and it should just be free.

    6. It’s not my fault I failed the class. I have done well in all of my classes except the ones

    with bad professors. It’s their fault. I am an above average student, so how can I have a

    1.9 GPA? Bad professors. Critical​ ​Thinking​ ​Essay

    7. I believe it is right not to eat meat because I am a member of PETA.

    8. Liberals are college educated people who read too much Marx and are now Communists.

    9. Human nature is either completely self-interested or altruistic. It’s obviously true that all

    people are always self-interested, then. Just look around you. My philosophy professor

    said all people are naturally self-interested too.

    10. I’m meeting my friends at the bar tonight instead of studying because, if I don’t, they’ll

    think I’m the kind of person who takes books more seriously than having fun with

    friends.

    11. Even if climate change is human induced, it shouldn’t matter to humans. The fact is that a

    warmer climate will open previously inaccessible, unworkable frozen regions for

    economic opportunities.

    12. My friend is having a really hard time. I just repeated by saying that helps me out, “Live,

    laugh, love.” I thought she needed to hear that kind of positivity to help her find some

    guidance. Critical​ ​Thinking​ ​Essay

    13. I don’t really know anything about politics, so I don’t really get involved in the things

    that people get worked up about. I’m just not into politics and it doesn’t have an effect on

    me. I’m happier and healthier that way. When people try to talk to me about it, I just say,

    “I have no relationship with the political.” Don’t know; don’t care. Critical​ ​Thinking​ ​Essay.

  • NRS-433V: Introduction to Nursing Research

    NRS-433V: Introduction to Nursing Research

    Course Description

    This writing intensive course promotes the use of research findings as a basis for improving clinical practice. Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies are presented. Emphasis is on the critical review of research studies and their applications to clinical practice. An overview of evidence-based practice is provided. Prerequisite: HLT-362V. NRS-433V: Introduction to Nursing Research

  • Prophylactic Hysterectomy Essay assignment papers

    Prophylactic Hysterectomy Essay assignment papers

    This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the 
    Discussion Area
     by 
    the due date assigned
    .

    To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

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    Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite resources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.

    For this assignment, you will review and reflect on the Prophylactic Hysterectomy article. This article can be applied to healthcare providers in the primary care and specialty settings.  Discussion of the article is based on the course objectives and weekly content, which emphasize the core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, discussions are used to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice. Prophylactic Hysterectomy Essay assignment papers.

    Discuss any “take-away” thoughts from the article.

    What are the ethical dilemmas to consider with prophylactic surgeries?

    Discuss the screenings/interventions/options/education that you would provide to a patient that has a strong family history of ovarian cancer. What if the patient has no health insurance? What resources could you offer to assist the patient?

    Prophylactic Hysterectomy

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  • HLT-362V: Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals

    HLT-362V: Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals

    Course Description

    This introductory course on statistical concepts emphasizes applications to health care professions. The course is designed to prepare students to interpret and evaluate statistics and statistical methods used in published research papers and to make decisions about the appropriateness of specific statistical methods in a variety of settings. Areas of emphasis include introduction to analysis of variance, regression, and graphical presentation; experimental design; descriptive statistics; sampling methods; and z, t, and chi-square. HLT-362V: Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals

  • Infections

    Infections

    What are the potential consequences of being a healthcare worker who is unresponsive to the hepatitis B vaccine?

    For an HIV vaccine to be effective, it almost certainly will have to be a live attenuated virus. What is a major concern related to the use of this type of vaccine for HIV?

    If an individual is immunocompromised, what might be the risk of giving a live attenuated virus vaccine (e.g., rubella)?

    New and more effective antimicrobials are developed every year. Many of these are effective in treating common ailments such as bronchitis and sinusitis, as well as more serious systemic infections. What are some potential consequences of the development of new antimicrobials?

    Why do you think that the United States and other nations have not yet distributed a vaccine to prevent the spread of avian flu? Are there any other factors you can think of that have contributed to this rise? Infections

  • NRS-434VN: Health Assessment

    NRS-434VN: Health Assessment

    Course Description

    This course focuses on methods of health history taking, physical examination skills, documentation, and health screening. The course emphasizes the individual as the client, functional health patterns, community resources, and the teaching learning process. NRS-434VN: Health Assessment

  • Nurse Manager Skills Inventory

    Nurse Manager Skills Inventory

    Rate yourself using the results from the “Nurse Manager Skills Inventory”:

    http://www.aone.org/resources/nurse-manager-skills-inventory.pdf

    Write a reflection of 750-1,000 words in which you identify your strengths and weaknesses related to the four content areas below:

    Personal and professional accountability

    Career planning

    Personal journey disciplines

    Reflective practice reference behaviors/tenets

    Discuss how you will use your current leadership skill set to advocate for change in your workplace.

    Identify one personal goal for your leadership growth and discuss your implementation plan to achieve that goal.

    A minimum of Five scholarly references are required for this assignment. solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, an abstract is not required, CITE WEBSITE SOURCE. Nurse Manager Skills Inventory