Category: Nursing

During clinical experience with your preceptor, seek out these experiences and t

During clinical experience with your preceptor, seek out these experiences and then reflect on them in a journal (on a private discussion board in Brightspace). No one will be able to see other students’ reflections, except the instructor to grade the entries. The journal should have at least 5 entries. At minimum one entry each week from week 8 through week 12. You can add more than 5. In the journal, reflect on past experiences to guide present and future practice. You will continuously add to this journal throughout the rest of the courses that have a practicum component, building on to each one. Follow how each of the entries should be set up on page 3 of this document. Please follow the instructions AND the rubric guidelines. The rubric will be used for grading purposes; therefore, it is important to make sure each component is met

Write a six to eight-page scholarly paper on a disorder. Your paper should confo

Write a six to eight-page scholarly paper on a disorder. Your paper should conform to current APA guidelines and should include a minimum of fourpeer-reviewed articles or texts published within the last ten years. It should address the following areas:
Prevalence of the disorder
The underlying pathophysiology
Available treatments, both nursing and medical
The usual prognosis or life expectancy associated with the disease
Associated signs and symptoms
Nursing considerations and relevant plan of care for a patient with the disease

write a 1-2 page paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal.
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write a 1-2 page paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal.
Problem: Exploring the Impact of Nurse Practitioner-Led Interventions on Heart Failure Management
Methodology
Sample/Setting: Number and criteria for inclusion and description of place in which data will be collected.
Sampling Strategy
Research Design: Type (e.g., Quasi-Experimental), description, and rationale for selection.
Be generous with citations when discussing even its an opinion

screening test what do we do, frecueny and risk factors, explain in these cases:

screening test what do we do, frecueny and risk factors, explain in these cases:
-screening breast
-Cervical screening test
-Colorectal screening test
-Lungs screening test
-Prostate screening test

Chapters 26,27
DQ#2 How did animal-assisted therapy become prominent in healthca

Chapters 26,27
DQ#2 How did animal-assisted therapy become prominent in healthcare? How is it used in physical and cognitive therapy?
For all DQs: Please abide by APA 7th edition format in your writing. Answers should be 2-3 Paragraphs made up of 3-4 sentences each, at least 250 words (more or less) in length. 
AND, please use your assigned textbook as, at least,
one reference, or 10 points will be deducted.

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbo

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapters 1-7, 9-16, and 19-25
Title: Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Authors: Marjorie Kelly Cowan & Heidi Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Publication Date: 2024
Edition: 7th
APA Citation
Cowan, M. K., & Smith, H. (2024). Microbiology: A Systems Approach (7th ed.). McGraw Hill. 
Minimum of 2 scholarly sources
Use the Library Guides to find your scholarly sources.
Instructions
The goal for this project is to:
Discover real-life applications of microbiology.
Apply the knowledge you have learned in this course to a pathogen of your choice.
For this assignment, you will first summarize an article (not a review) published in the past three years about a pathogen of your choice. The article may be scholarly or written for the public and should focus on new information about your pathogen. It should not be a review article.
In the second part of your essay, you will apply the knowledge you have learned in this course to the characteristics of your pathogen and the disease it causes. Additionally, you will describe the modes of pathogen transmission, disease prevention strategies, and epidemiology of the disease caused by your pathogen.
Important steps
Have your professor approve both your pathogen and article by Sunday of Week 5.
Review and address all aspects of the rubric shown below.
Use the assignment templateLinks to an external site. to write your paper.
Try to write your paper early in the week so that you can submit it to the Essay Review ServiceLinks to an external site. for feedback before submitting it for grading by your professor.
Submit your paper to the Turnitin Draft Submission to check that your similarity index is less than 25%.
Requirements
If you are repeating this course, you must write a new Pick Your Pathogen essay. You may not use the essay that you submitted in your previous attempt of this course.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 3 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margin
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)

Chapters 16,17,22
DQ#1 How is the practice of yoga related to health and illness

Chapters 16,17,22
DQ#1 How is the practice of yoga related to health and illness?
For all DQs: Please abide by APA 7th edition format in your writing. Answers should be 2-3 Paragraphs made up of 3-4 sentences each, at least 250 words (more or less) in length. 
AND, please use your assigned textbook as, at least,
one reference, or 10 points will be deducted.

do a mock study using the Cross Sectional Study ( see link attached) for the to

do a mock study using the Cross Sectional Study ( see link attached) for the topic “Role of Nutrition Education in Promoting Healthy Diets”.
Follow these parameters below
1. Provide the required content (based on the design’s outline components from the example) in paragraph form.
2. Give your mock study a title and provide your name and year on the cover page .
3. Use Times New Roman, black, 12-font, double-spaced.
4. 7th edition reference needed
5. Follow APA formatting guidelines.
6. create mock data results.

Grading Criteria for Advanced Practice Role Analysis Paper 
Identify two advance

Grading Criteria for Advanced Practice Role Analysis Paper 
Identify two advanced practice nursing roles you would like to learn more about for the assignment, such as the Family Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist or the Nurse Educator. Address the following in the paper:
I would like to do APR Analysis Paper on Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator
1.  Are the education requirements the same for each role? If not, how do these differ?
2. How does the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) determine the scope of practice applicable to their education and certification?
3.  Analyze the scope of practice for both advanced practice roles, identify at least three to five similar areas within the scope of practice and three to five different areas in the scope of practice.
4. What organization(s) generally control or monitor the parameters for scope of practice and adherence to scope of practice?
5. How does the recent graduate from an APRN program attain certification in either the advanced practice role or the nurse educator role?
6. Review, compare and discuss two states requirements for certification and licensure as an advanced practice nurse?
7. Are the scopes of practice different for each of these states?
Maximum number of pages is 15. This does not include the reference pages, title page, and appendices. It does include the abstract. APA formatting should be maintained throughout the assignment. Include a Running head, Levels of Heading, and page numbers according to APA formatting.
Grading Criteria
Role Analysis Grading Tool
Points Possible
Points Earned
Comments
Discussed whether the education requirements are the same for each role? If not, identified how these differ?
10
Discussed how the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) determines the scope of practice applicable to their education and certification?
10
Analyzed the scope of practice for both advanced practice roles, identified at least three to five similar areas within the scope of practice and three to five different areas in the scope of practice.
15
Identified appropriate organization(s) generally in control or monitoring the parameters for scope of practice and adherence to scope of practice?
15
Identified how the recent graduate from an APRN program attains certification in either the advanced practice role or the nurse educator role?
10
Reviewed, compared and discussed two states requirements for certification and licensure as an advanced practice nurse?
15
Discussed whether the scopes of practice are different for each of these states? 
15
APA formatting maintained throughout the paper.
10

Energy Balance and Body Weight
Welcome to Week 10 Discussion Board! Energy Balan

Energy Balance and Body Weight
Welcome to Week 10 Discussion Board! Energy Balance and Body Weight 
On this discussion board, we will be discussing energy balance and body weight. 
Assignment Instructions: 
Use critical thinking and apply the information you learned in Chapter 11. 
Select ONE question from the list below and answer it completely.  
Write a professionally written paragraph to answer your selected question.  
Your instructor is looking for 3-4 key points in your responses that relate to this week’s readings.  
Reference your information using the APA citation format. 
Participation in weekly discussions is worth a significant part of your final grade and this forum presents you with an opportunity to develop a lifelong skill of written communication. Please review the grading rubric attached to this assignment so you know what is expected. Please see the course calendar for specific due dates. 
Select the question you would like to answer from the list provided below: 
Explain the concept of a healthy weight, and differentiate between the conditions of underweight, overweight, and obesity. 
What is considered a healthy weight and how is it determined? 
What is energy balance and how are energy needs determined? What factors affect your metabolic rate? 
Explain the factors that affect body weight. 
Discuss ways to lose weight that are safe and healthy. Include the 3 areas of life that need to be adjusted for successful, long-term weight loss. 
Describe a basic plan for healthy weight maintenance. Describe how to gain weight healthfully. 
What is disordered eating? Discuss the warning signs and treatment options for eating disorders. 
In this chapter, we will learn about body composition and what it means for overall health.  The functions of adipose tissue are covered and several methods of assessing body composition are reviewed.  The chapter provides an overview of energy metabolism, energy balance, and the various components of energy expenditure.  Several ways to estimate energy needs are presented.  The causes and consequences of excess body weight are described.  We will learn about a variety of useful weight management options, including lifestyle changes, that incorporate dietary, behavioral, and physical activity recommendations. Several types of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and other eating disorders are discussed. Your instructor will be looking for detailed answers that are both substantive and informative.