Week 7 discussion Organ Donation The number of individuals waiting for an organ transplant completely dwarfs the number of donor organs available. According to the U.S. Department of Health and

Week 8 discussion Discussion: Assessing Muscoskeletal Pain The body is constantly sending signals about its health. One of the most easily recognized signals is pain. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one of

Week 6 discussion GM Foods There is a growing trend in the United States for food companies to have their foods be verified to contain no GM (genetically modified) products

Week 9 discussion Discussion: Assessing Neurological Symptoms Imagine not being able to form new memories. This is the reality patients with anterograde amnesia face. Although this form of amnesia is

Week 5 discussion Smoking Restrictions According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2013), it is estimated that 42.1 million people in the United States smoke cigarettes. Research

Week 9 discussion Discussion: Treating Patients in Specialized Areas of Care When treating frail elder patients in specialized areas of care, there are various dynamics that might impact patient care

Week 4 discussion Vaccine Opt-Out? There have been some outbreaks of certain diseases, such as measles, in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2013),

Week 1 discussion Defining a Quality Care Issue in Nursing Think of an area of opportunity within your current or former clinical setting that is quality driven. Define (D) one

Week 10 discussion End of Life Care End of life care and treatment is a sensitive subject to discuss but must be addressed by our health care field and society

Week 4 assignment (soap note) Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters into the SU clinical tracking system. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are