Category: Nursing

Topic: Polypharmacy and Adverse Drug Reactions in Elderly Patients

identify four to five research articles that relate to your topic. These are the articles that you will use to write the literature review for your research project.

• Choose articles with both qualitative and quantitative research design (No more than 3 from one type)
• All articles must be full text, peer-reviewed, and LESS than 10 years old (published 2015 or later)
• Submit ONE summary of your individual articles using the template below.

Below is a list of best resources for scholarly articles:

• CINAHL
• American Journal of Nursing
• Clinical Trials
• PubMed Central
• Sage Research Methods
• Medline with Full Text
• UpToDate

follow this description and rubric. MUSTTTT READ CSREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN.

Discussion Board Requirements

The Online Discussion Board is designed to stimulate class dialogue that would normally take place in a face-to-face didactic setting. Participation in the Discussion Board serves as a learning strategy to help demonstrate student knowledge of course content. Each Discussion Board post will be assessed using a rubric. In addition to reviewing the grading criteria in the rubric, please note the following Discussion Board post expectations, which must all be met to earn full weekly discussion credit:

must post at least 25 word inm initial

• APA Requirements:
  Each post must have a reference and in-text citations. When thinking about what information needs to be cited, unless you did the actual research to discover the information, you must cite it.

Initial Discussion Board posts:

When writing your initial scholarly post (the one that answers the discussion prompt question) you must discuss the question and support your information with the text as well as an outside scholarly resource. Post a well-developed, scholarly response to Initial Discussion Board Prompts Craft comprehensive academic thoughts on the academic topic that are at least 25 words.

• A well-developed post is meaningful, clearly demonstrates relevance to the topic, reflects critical thinking and your knowledge of the material, demonstrates synthesis of the subject matter, extends the discussion by building on previous posts, and includes proper source citations, when applicable. Posts limited to I agree, Great posting, or Thank you will not be assessed as well-developed and will therefore not be considered a contribution to the number of required weekly posts.

Discussion Questions: Exploring the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Role in Disasters and Nursing Implications

Research and Analyze: Research a past natural disaster of your choice (https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations).

• Describe how FEMA supported the community and coordinated disaster response efforts. Share specific examples of their contributions to preparedness, relief, and recovery.

Preparedness and Collaboration:

• What other local, national, or international agencies partnered with FEMA to support the affected community? Provide examples of their roles and contributions.

Nursing Implications and Community Health Needs:

• What were the primary health concerns and community needs resulting from the disaster? Consider injuries, traumas, and mental health impacts.

Post-Disaster Health Risks:

• Identify potential diseases or health conditions that may arise following the disaster.
• Outline specific measures to protect both yourself and the community from these risks. Include examples of infection control, health education, or public health interventions.

In your peer responses, help expand the discussion by proposing additional disaster preparedness and response strategies.

Reply to at least two peers; one reply should address a peer who researched a different disaster than yours.

• Compare and contrast the challenges and responses.
• Offer constructive suggestions for strengthening disaster plans and processes based on your insights.

Support your answers with scholarly sources (references and citations).

Per FEMA: Emergency vs. Disaster
The terms emergency and disaster are often used interchangeably. This common use of terms can be confusing. It is easiest to understand the terms emergency and disaster as being at two ends of a scale, in which the size of an incident and the resources to deal with the incident are matched to varying degrees. Emergency at one end of the spectrum, emergencies are generally small-scale, localized incidents that are resolved quickly using local resources. However, small-scale emergencies can escalate into disasters when there has been inadequate planning and wasteful use of resources. At the other end of the spectrum, disasters are typically large-scale and cross geographic, political, and academic boundaries. Disasters require a level of response and recovery greater than local communities can provide.

the links i sent are required for you to use.

It is important that all employees can recognize common examples of good catches in healthcare that prevent patient harm before it reaches the patient. The following are five situations in which harm can likely occur when no action is taken.

1. Fall/Slip: Housekeeping mops up a coffee spill and forgets to place a wet floor caution sign. During an environment of care (EOC) safety rounding, an employee finds a wet floor sign and puts it in the hallway. This good catch prevented patients from slipping on a wet floor because of appropriate signage not in place during mopping.
2. Wrong Labeling: Smeared ink and faded print can make labels hard to read. Additionally, it can cause a recollect on laboratory specimens. An employee catching these mistakes and replacing improper labels before sending the specimen to the lab is considered a good catch and prevents a patient from experiencing an uncomfortable redraw.
3. Patient Privacy: A set of EKG strips with a patient’s private information is lying on a worktable. This is a threat to the HIPAA Security Rule that requires PHI to be always secured. If private information is left unattended, it could be viewed by another staff member, patient, or visitor who is unauthorized. An employee catching the exposed information and moving it before harm occurs is an example of a good catch.
4. Mobility Risk: Patients need to transfer and ambulate to maintain their strength while on bed rest. However, a pair of non-slip socksis left behind in a high-risk patient’s room as he or she takes a walk around the unit. A staff member notices the socks and notifies a supervisor to prevent patient injury.
5. Mealtime Assistance: A patient is on a pured, level-3 fluids diet order. This diet consists of foods that require less chewing. A nurse performing a routine check-in noticed he received a dinner roll on his lunch tray and removed it. This is a good catch that could have prevented complications with post-operative care.

Write a substantive 200- to 300-word response that includes the following prompt. Use an article that is 2020 and older. Make sure to use APA format as well.

• Explore the literature and share an article that relates to a great catch program and the effect it had on future patient safety.
• Share your thoughts on what prevents staff from speaking up on potential unsafe practices.

Use the IEM Rapid Intubation, and the information from the two articles below to create an infographic or poster that visually depicts the lung- ventilatory process. (Articles will be post a documents as well as the IEM rapid intubation)

StatPearls Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Links to an external site.

Up To Date Acute respiratory distress syndrome: Ventilator management strategies for adults Links to an external site.

Instructions

1. Design your infographic

Use visual elements and very few words to depict the key steps of the intubation process in a memorable way.

If you are making a general infographic, include contraindications for older populations.

Include visual elements that highlight your key points.

Describing, Diagnosing, & Treatment of Skin, Eye, & Ear Disorders

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Based on and experience, please answer the following questions:

1. Describe dermatitis, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities
2. Describe the drug therapy for Conjunctivitis and Otitis Media
3. Discuss Herpes Virus infections, patient presentation, and treatment
4. Describe the most common primary bacterial skin infections and the treatment of choice.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
  • Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format.
  • Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth.

After studying , discuss the following:

It is very important for all mental health professionals to take very detailed and thorough historical information from their patients. This information should include an adequate social history, complete medical history, and a full mental status examination with a probable treatment plan.

• Describe three reasons it is important to gather detailed and extensive information from any patient before you counsel him/her or make medication suggestions. Use evidence-based research to support your position.
• Define malingering. Discuss two ways to differentiate between malingering and a DSM5 diagnosis. Use evidence-based research to support your position.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
• PMHNP Discussion Rubric
  

  PMHNP Discussion Rubric

  Criteria	Ratings	Pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Main Issues, Problems and Concepts	4 to >3.0 ptsDistinguishedPost substantively accurate. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Provides exceptional and thought-provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.3 to >2.0 ptsExcellentPost is mostly related to the topic. Demonstrates understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be.2 to >0.0 ptsFairDemonstrate limited understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. No details and/or examples are given.0 ptsPoorPost is off-topic, incorrect and/or irrelevant to the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Analyses are not well organized or clear.	4 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting Guidelines	2 ptsDistinguishedThe reference page contains at least the required current scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent and in-text citations.1 ptsExcellentReferences page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations.0.5 ptsFairReferences page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations0 ptsPoorReferences page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided or in-text citations.	2 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics	2 ptsFull MarksRules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.1 ptsExcellentFew grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.0.5 ptsFairPaper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.0 ptsPoorPaper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.	2 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse to Peers	2 ptsDistinguishedConstructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each.1 ptsExcellentConstructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal.0 ptsPoorProvided no response to a peer’s post.	2 pts

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• The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders (DSM) & Psychiatric Interviewing
  

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  Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

  Read

  • American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Pub.
  • MacKinnon, R. A., Michels, R., & Buckley, P. J. (2015).
    • Chapter 15: The Psychosomatic Patient
  • St. Thomas University. (2022). DSM 5 and psychiatric interviewing [slides].
    

  Watch

  • Dream Schema Media. (2011, October 18). Understanding the MSE – Lisa (w/- commentary).
  • ADMSEP. (2019). Clinical simulation initiative eModules: The psychiatric interview. Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry.
    • (Note: Complete the entire module)

  

Instructions for update test.

This is a test post instruction with some words. It should be long enough to pass any validation that might exist in the job or controller.

1. Discuss the importance of the Doctor in Nursing Practice as it relates to translating evidence-based care into nursing practice.

2. How will your short-term and long-term career goals impact your practicum and DNP scholarly project (for example are you considering doing a project change in your workplace, do you see yourself staying at your current workplace after your graduation?)

Participation Requirements

The student must answer the graded discussion with a substantive reply to the graded discussion question(s)/topic(s) posted by the course instructor by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Two scholarly sources references are required unless stated otherwise by your professor.

The student provides a substantive response to the discussion question or topic on Thursday and posts a minimum of two additional responses to peers on another day(s). The answers to classmates must be posted by Sunday, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. We expect each student to participate in the discussion board in a respectful manner.

Remember that a new discussion rubric was approved by the professors, committee members, and a majority of the students. Please review the rubric before posting to ensure a maximum of points.

Here are the categories of the new discussion rubric:

Initial Post relevance to the topic of discussion, applicability, and insight. (20%)

Quality of Written Communication Appropriateness of audience and words choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic, and varied. Grammar, spelling, punctuation. (20%)

Inclusion of DNP essentials explored in the discussion as well as the role-specific competencies as applicable.(10%) Rigor, currency, and relevance of the scholarly references. (Use articles that are below 5 years). (20%)

Peer & Professor Responses. The number of responses, quality of response posts. (20%) Timeliness of the initial post and the answers to the peers. (10%)