Your organization’s research and quality departments have reached out to the super-user committee you are on with an issue. They are having to do manual chart audits instead of using the reporting tools that are a part of the electronic health record (EHR). After reviewing their examples, the informatics team has identified that the issue…

An important aspect of primary care is collaboration with specialists. Knowing when referrals are necessary and avoiding unnecessary referrals can take years to get right. In this week’s introduction lecture, I shared a couple stories about necessary and unnecessary referrals that I’ve seen recently. Some of you may have personal or professional examples we can…

NU677 Unit 4 Assignment Details Assignment Topic Use the case study provided to write a patient evaluation, including diagnosis/diagnoses and treatment plan. Use a minimum of one journal article to support your treatment plan. Use the case study template provided to complete the assignment. Case Study: Joy, a 32-year-old African American female, is on your…

This case study will allow you to apply the information that you have learned regarding the identification, prevalence and treatment of the Trauma-Related Disorder of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Directions Please make sure to read all your assigned readings and resources to help you with this assignment. Read the following case study: Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy…

Scope and Standards of Practice With the varying practice environments across the US, identify one problem area in your state. Develop a brochure that you could hand to the public to address this issue to educate them about the role of the nurse practitioner. Discuss the extent of the practice issue and how the role…

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Care Instructions You have a patient you have treated for the past 8 months. He is a 16-year-old with a diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The patient is a sophomore in high school and works after school at the…

Substance Use, Part 2 Treating Dual Diagnosis in the psychiatric setting can be challenging to new providers. This journal entry aims to research dual diagnosis and treatment options, specifically medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for these patients. After researching the topic, develop a handout for your peers discussing the prevalence, treatment options, patient resources, and any state…

Fraudulent Billing Practices Create a PowerPoint presentation regarding billing fraud based on the provided case study. Identify the fraudulent billing practice(s), if the fraud is reportable, and where to report the fraud. Case Study Mark is a new psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. He has 10 years of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience, but this…

Use the case study provided to write a patient evaluation, including diagnosis/diagnoses and treatment plan. Use a minimum of one journal article to support your treatment plan. Use the case study template provided to complete the assignment. Case Study: Joy, a 32-year-old African American female, is on your schedule as an initial assessment. During the…

For this portion of the professional portfolio, you will be addressing the national certification requirements, develop a plan for lifelong learning, and develop your personal philosophy of providing care. National Certification: Describe step by step what you will need to do to become nationally certified. Include a list of the requirements needed for you to…