For each of the nine NONPF competencies, write one paragraph explaining how the program has prepared you to meet the competency (for a total of at least nine paragraphs). Then, propose how you plan to engage in social change in your community as a nurse practitioner. Finally, describe 1–2 legislative and/or advocacy activities in which…

Module 3: Discussion Board Overview: The purpose of this assignment is to utilize knowledge learned in Module 3 in a case study scenario. NP scope of practice and the laws and regulations surrounding it vary from state to state. In this particular care study, you will look at prescriptive authority and how that can affect…

Controversy Associated With Dissociative Disorders The DSM-5-TR is a diagnostic tool. It has evolved over the decades, as have the classifications and criteria within its pages. It is used not just for diagnosis, however, but also for billing, access to services, and legal cases. Not all practitioners are in agreement with the content and structure…

Guiding Questions: Use the questions below to help focus your attention on your reading assignments. What is the difference between cultural competency and cultural humility? What is the process for a comprehensive cultural assessment? Name some biocultural variations in health and illness in culturally diverse patients. How does culture influence the beliefs and behaviors of…

ETHICS, CYBER ETHICS, AND SECURITY In recent years, hackers have targeted medical records, from hospitals and other healthcare institutions, across the country. These records contain personal information, contact information, and most importantly, for the hackers, information that may prove useful in stealing an identity. Thus, healthcare organizations have made it a priority to protect patient…

For each of the scenarios below, answer the questions below using your required learning resources, clinical practice guidelines, and medscape. Explain the problem and explain how you would address the problem. When recommending medications, write out a complete prescription for each medication. What order would you send to a pharmacy? Include drug, dose, route, frequency,…

Assignment Overview For this discussion, first, read chapters 3, 5, 6, and Appendix A in your textbook, Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care, Cultural Competence in Nursing and Cultural Competence or Cultural Humility? Moving Beyond the Debate. The ensure there is introduction and conclusion, then address the following questions: 1. In your own words, define cultural…

Preparing the Collaboration Café  Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the Collaboration Café. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. Include the following sections: Step 1: Identify your assigned client from the Week 3 Explore lesson. Your assignment is based on the first letter of your last name in the chart below.…

Create a pharmaceutical treatment regimen for each of the following. 48-year-old Asian female with newly diagnosed T2DM. A1c is 7.4, FBG is 200. 48-year-old White female with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. T4 level is 17 48-year-old Hispanic male with newly diagnosed GERD, BMI is 40 The patient specific details are yours to develop and consider to…

Define the condition. Identify the disorder of ventilation and its impact on gas exchange. Address key points of pathophysiology, clinical manifestation and evaluation toward diagnosis and treatment. Use appropriate physiological terms in your response. How can the NP ensure that evidence based practice guides diagnostic decisions when addressing pulmonary conditions? How can one incorporate innovations…