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This exercise sharpens your ability to succinctly convey complex ideas and promote a change initiative effectively. Presenting a change proposal mimics a common scenario in healthcare leadership, where DNPs often need to pitch ideas and gather support. You will have the opportunity to refine your understanding of how stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and change frameworks […]

NUR 630 Weekly Discussion Submission Instructions: • Your initial post should be at least 500 words or more, 1. Introduction to Child Psychiatry After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post: • Should we be “diagnosing” children with psychological disorders? Use current US scholarly journals to support […]

2. Psychiatric Assessment of Children Under 18 After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post: • One common dilemma faced by psychiatric nurse practitioners is determining who the “client” is. Given that children are typically brought for treatment by their parents, describe how the psychiatric nurse practitioner […]

3. Internalizing Disorders Can children in elementary school become depressed? After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post: • What makes childhood depression difficult to assess? • Identify your ethnicity and culture, then explain your answer by comparing your cultural beliefs regarding depression and anxiety and those […]

4. Externalizing Disorders Some commonly followed treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have not been scientifically substantiated, including restricted or modified diets, treatments for allergies, treatment for inner ear problems, treatments for yeast infections, megavitamins, chiropractic adjustment and bone alignment, eye training, specialcolored glasses, and biofeedback. After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, address […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, or Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia In recent years, there have been reports linking autism to vaccinations. After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a wellwritten discussion post: • Explain the controversy regarding vaccines as a possible cause of autism spectrum disorder. • Does the current US based […]

6. Health-Related Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, or Feeding/Eating Disorder After studying Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post: • Explain why some cultural/ethnic groups are disproportionately affected by childhood obesity. • Identify your ethnicity and culture. Then, list three health promotion strategies that can be taken to address […]

7. Gender Identity Disorder or Trauma/Stress-Related Disorders After studying Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post: • Explain your views on allowing a minor to explore their gender identity. • Discuss how a psychiatric nurse practitioner could create space for a minor to discuss their gender identities and […]

Fostering Agency, Nutrition, and Secure Attachments in Early Childhood Settings Agency in Toddler Rooms Staff hesitate when toddlers reach for spoons during meals. They scoop food themselves and hand it over, convinced the children spill or dawdle. Agency matters because toddlers test boundaries through actions, not words. A child who pours water from a small […]

ICD 10 Bipolar Disorder: 2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (F31) and Coding Revision Guide The classification framework of the ICD‑10‑CM plays a vital role in the understanding, documentation, and treatment of Bipolar disorder. Accurate use of a standardized diagnosis code ensures clarity in clinical communication, helps guide treatment decisions, and supports appropriate insurance processing. At the […]