Discussion – Week 4 Cardiovascular Disorders Veins and arteries are vital elements of the cardiovascular system. They carry the blood supply through the body and are essential for proper function.

Discussion – Week 9 Diabetes According to the American Diabetes Association (2011), 25.8 million children and adults have been diagnosed with diabetes in the United States. Approximately 2 million more

Week 8 Discussion Nurses as Health Advocates What does it take to be an effective health advocate? As a nurse, you have many opportunities to advocate for patients and populations,

Applied Research Week 1 Discussion Question 1: Is research used in your facility? Find out if there is a research committee at your facility. Is research an important component of

Discussion – Week 8 Digestive Disorders Many patient symptoms can be tied to multiple disorders, which may lead to misdiagnoses. For instance, consider two digestive disorders of the gastrointestinal tract—inflammatory

Application of Nursing Theory to Administrative Practice Arena Select a grand nursing theory. Explain how application of this theory by nurse leaders and nurse managers can influence outcomes from two

Week 7 Discussion Health Care Policy In this week’s media presentation, Dr. Trautman, Dr. Wakefield, and Ms. Coyle discuss how public policies initiated at the national or state level ultimately

Discussion – Week 7 Anemia In clinical settings, advanced practice nurses often encounter patients with blood disorders such as anemia. Consider the case of a 17-year-old girl who is rushed

Week 6 Discussion Improving Quality Improving the quality of health care delivery and patient safety continues to be a political concern and has been at the heart of reform issues

Discussion – Week 6 Respiratory Alterations In clinical settings, patients often present with various respiratory symptoms such as congestion, coughing, and wheezing. While identifying a symptom’s underlying illness can be