Entries by Lucy Shiko

Discuss the differential diagnosis (DD) process

APRNARNP Discuss the differential diagnosis (DD) process. Identify 3 different DD processes used in clinical practice.  Describe the risks/benefits of these 3 processes. Expectations Length: A minimum of 150 words per post, not including references Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA per post from within the last 5 years Discuss the differential […]

What is the difference between a quality improvement system and a quality improvement tool?

Quality Improvement Processes and Approaches, and Quality Tools The purpose of this discussion board is to provide you and your nurse colleagues with an opportunity to discuss quality improvement processes and approaches, and quality tools. Questions: Respond to the following questions. (Total of 300 words) What is the difference between a quality improvement system and […]

Do a critique of the structure of the PICOT question

Do a critique of the structure of the PICOT question. Is it in the correct PICOT format? Is the question specific enough? Is the patient population specific? Is the intervention a nursing intervention? Are there too many outcomes? Does the question make sense? Provide colleagues with suggestion on how to improve the PICOT question. No medical […]

Discuss Nasal Sanitizer compared with Nasal Ointment

Do a critique of the structure of the PICOT question. Is it in the correct PICOT format? Is the question specific enough? Is the patient population specific? Is the intervention a nursing intervention? Are there too many outcomes? Does the question make sense? Provide colleagues with suggestion on how to improve the PICOT question. No medical interventions! […]

Discuss Morphology of cells and the factor it plays in general function

Part 1: Discuss Morphology of cells and the factor it plays in general function and structure. TOPIC: An 18 year old male presents with ADHD, small testes and learning disabilities. After a workup it is determined that he has a kerotype 47 XXY. Discuss meiosis and mitosis. Are the concepts of diffusion, active transport or […]

What is the pathology of sinusitis?

TOPIC: A 25-year-old male presents with chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. Define innate vs. acquired immunity. Define active vs. passive immunity. Discuss the genetic predisposition of allergens. Describe the antigen-antibody response. What is the pathology of sinusitis? Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA […]

What is Virchow’s Triad?

TOPIC: A 78-year-old male presents with a diagnosis of heart failure. List 3 symptoms the patient exhibits and the patho principles. What role does hypertrophy play in heart failure? Does this patient have Ischemic disease?  Why or why not?  What is Virchow’s Triad? Expectations Due: Thursday, 11:59 pm PT Length: A minimum of 250 words, […]

Discuss various nerve pathways below

TOPIC: A 28-year-old male presents with opioid dependency.  He is not in treatment at the present time and is exhibiting severe withdrawal symptoms. Compare and contrast the efferent and afferent nerve pathways. What is nociception? What is somatogenic pain? What is hyperalgesia? How does Naloxone work? Expectations Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including […]

Identify 3-4 practice and leadership strengths

Political Strengths-to-Strategy Plan Identify 3-4 practice and leadership strengths. How can you translate these skills to promote your political capital? Identify 3-4 examples where you excelled in relationship development and collaboration. How can you translate these skills to promote your political capital? Identify 3-4 examples where you excelled in communication. How can you translate these […]