Introduction: The link between the environment and health has been well established. Both natural and manmade environments can affect the health of individuals who live in the community. The nurse must be cognizant of the individual’s home environment impact so that preventive and corrective actions can be taken to reduce health risks. Instructions: Using […]
Introduction: Most people assume that water is safe to drink, and the air is safe to breathe. By exploring environmental issues, you will understand how simple changes in the environment can impact the health status of individuals and communities. Nurses needs to take a proactive role in identifying and modifying the impact of environmental risks […]
You see a child whose family believes in natural therapy for illnesses (e.g., diet therapy, massage, heat treatments). How will you incorporate the family’s beliefs into the treatment of a child with an acute upper respiratory infection? With leukemia? Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with […]
Historical Perspective Develop an essay of a minimum of three pages explaining the advocacy efforts of Lillian Wald, public health nurses in urban and rural settings, and nurse practitioners used to effect change in health care. Submission Instructions: Your post should be at least six hundred words, formatted, and cited in the current APA style […]
Part 1: Salary Research Research several potential job roles in your desired geographical area. Provide a summary of your research including the location of the job, job title, and salary information. To research your starting salary, consider using the information provided at Salary.com and Payscale.com. Local government hospitals may also publish this information on their […]
Epidemiologic Study Designs As introduced in the first few weeks of this course, investigators use various epidemiological study designs to study health problems and the effects of health interventions. You have examined several study designs, including descriptive designs (in Week 2) and analytic study designs that are observational (in Week 3) or experimental (this week). […]
• Identify two to three scholarly resources, in addition to this Module’s readings, that evaluate the impact of leadership behaviors in creating healthy work environments. Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected to support your philosophy […]
Part 1: Legislation Grid Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following: Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed. Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill. Identify the target populations addressed by the bill. Where in the process is the […]
DIVERSITY IN ADV HLTH PRACTIC Transcultural Care After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: To provide culturally diverse nursing care, describe the six cultural phenomena that are evident in all cultural groups. Submission Instructions: • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA […]
Case Study: White Australian Male Purpos e: Analyze and apply critical thinking skills in the psychopathology of mental health patients and provide treatment and health promotion while applying evidence-based research. Submission Instructions: • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 […]