Entries by Lucy Shiko

What is the difference between formal and informal communication?

Urban Communication & Determinants of Health Review the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ Skilled Communication (www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/healthy-work-environments/skilled-communication) Review the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Social Determinants of Health (www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants/index.htm) Nursing Judgement Questions: What is the difference between formal and informal communication? What methods are used to provide public health education to adults and children? minimum 300 […]

List each mishap and violation of practice that you can detect.

Nancy, a registered nurse, has recorded a telephone order from the attending physician to administer one unit of blood to Baby Robby, a pediatric patient. She delegates this order to a licensed professional nurse whose name is Kelly. Kelly has been with the hospital for several years and has just graduated LPN school. Kelly is […]

What role should nurses have in discussing the limits of technological advances

Case Study 2: Selective Abortion and IVF Case Study Assignments (45 points each, see rubric)  Greg and Abigail Grossman, an older couple who were patients of Mrs. Clemmons (a nurse in a clinic specializing in assisted reproduction) were finally successful in their third attempt at IVF. Mrs. Grossman’s pregnancy test was positive 2 weeks after […]

Discuss an issue related to the National Practice Problem

Select one leading National Practice Problem that is prevalent in your patient population or healthcare setting and address the following: substance use disorder Describe an issue related to the National Practice Problem you selected that is impacting quality, safety, or financial outcomes at your practice setting. Elaborate how technology such as the electronic medical record […]

Briefly research Plan-Do-Study-Act & Rapid Cycle Improvement.

Briefly research Plan-Do-Study-Act & Rapid Cycle Improvement. How could these two best be used for continuous quality improvement in your current or intended future job setting, and why? Please keep in mind that these methods are not mutually exclusive, yet managers often allow one method to be dominant in their respective health care settings. In […]

Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.

Your topic of interest. (Psych NP) A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details. Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article. Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the template Write a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would […]

Discuss the facility’s role in the health care industry

260- to 350-word summary · Identify the type of facility you selected and its location Rock Hill OBGYN –   https://rhgynob.com/ · Describe the facility’s role in the health care industry (cont.) · Describe population demographics of those who use the facility · Describe key physical structure characteristics of the facility · 260- to 350-word summary […]

Discuss appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to submit for billing.

Instructions The purpose of this assignment is to practice evaluating patient encounter notes to identify appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to submit for billing. This is an important skill to master as an NP. In this assignment, you are provided with three patient SOAP notes from an encounter with an NP. Using the Required […]

Describe appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to submit for billing

Instructions The purpose of this assignment is to practice evaluating patient encounter notes to identify appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to submit for billing. This is an important skill to master as an NP. In this assignment, you are provided with three patient SOAP notes from an encounter with an NP. Using the Required […]

Describe possible triggers to compulsive substance use or behavioral addiction.

Initial Post In a Word document, address the following prompts: Elaborate on etiology, stressors, problems of addiction, dependence, and relapse in the U.S. currently. Identify potential physical and mental findings when examining a client with a substance use disorder. Note your rationales. Describe possible triggers to compulsive substance use or behavioral addiction. Discuss the neurobiological […]