Week 3 discussion Hypertension In clinical settings, advanced practice nurses frequently use various strategies to treat and manage patients with hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders. These strategies often include pharmacologic

Module 01 Written Assignment – Patient Falls Worksheet Your written assignment for this module is a worksheet that describes the following: Common causes of patient falls Actions to prevent falls

Week 2 discussion Diagnosing Skin, Eye, Ear, and Throat Disorders When entering examination rooms, advanced practice nurses often immediately begin assessing patients by looking for external abnormalities such as skin

Week 1 discussion Common Hazards Take some time to research the many hazards that you will face as you take care of your patient. Describe one hazard that could harm

Week 1 discussion Competencies for Nurse Practitioners The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation has brought about changes in the competencies for nurse practitioners. There are Core Competencies for all nurse

Week 2 discussion Discussion: Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs What type of drug should you prescribe based on your patient’s diagnosis? How much of the drug should the

Week 11 discussion Develop Care Plans Throughout this course, you have had the opportunity to develop care plans and concept maps on the main topics. How has the development of

Week 11 discussion Diabetes In the United States, 25.6 million adults age 20 years or older have diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2011). If not properly treated and managed, these millions

Week 6 discussion Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine and Musculoskeletal Disorders Patients with endocrine and musculoskeletal disorders often require long-term treatment and care resulting in the need for extensive patient education.

Week 11 discussion Discussion: Off-Label Drug Use in Pediatrics The unapproved use of approved drugs, also called off-label use, with children is quite common. This is because pediatric dosage guidelines