Discipline: Nursing

Select a community organization or group that you feel would be interested in learning about ethical and policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Then, develop and record a 10-12-slide, 20-minute presentation, with audio, intended for that audience. 

Sleep disorders are conditions that result in changes in an individual’s pattern of sleep (Mayo Clinic, 2020). Not surprisingly, a sleep disorder can affect an individual’s overall health, safety, and quality of life. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can treat sleep disorders with psychopharmacologic treatments, however, many of these drugs can have negative effects on other aspects […]

1. What was the research design? 2. How were study participants chosen and was the sample size appropriate? 3. Does the research methods fit the purpose of the study? Explain. 4. Are data collection and analysis technniques approproiate for this type of study? Explain. 5. Is the phenomenon (human experience) clearly identified? Explain. 6. What […]

What was the research design? Was the sampling method and size appropriate for the research question? Explain. What were the dependent and independent (outcome) variables? Were valid and reliable instruments/surveys used to measure outcomes? Explain. What were the main results of the study? Was there statistical significance? Explain. How would you use the study results […]

  What are the primary aims of the first psychiatric interview? How should the initial interview be organized?

Cardiovascular Mr. W.G. is a 53-year-old white man who began to experience chest discomfort while playing tennis with a friend. At first, he attributed his discomfort to the heat and had a large breakfast. Gradually, however, discomfort intensified to a crushing sensation in the sternal area and the pain seemed to spread upward into his […]

Hematopoietic: J.D. is a 37-year-old white woman who presents to her gynecologist complaining of a 2-month history of intermenstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, increased urinary frequency, mild incontinence, extreme fatigue, and weakness. Her menstrual period occurs every 28 days and lately, there have been 6 days of heavy flow and cramping. She denies abdominal distension, backache, and […]

What was the research design? Was the sampling method and size appropriate for the research question? Explain. What were the dependent and independent (outcome) variables? Were valid and reliable instruments/surveys used to measure outcomes? Explain. What were the main results of the study? Was there statistical significance? Explain. How would you use the study results […]

 As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, you will likely encounter patients who suffer from various mental health disorders. Not surprisingly, ensuring that your patients have the appropriate psychopharmacologic treatments will be essential for their overall health and well-being. The psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for patients may have potential impacts on other mental health conditions and, […]

How have historical trends in the philosophy of science influenced the development of nursing knowledge in terms of theory building and research in advanced nursing practice?