Policy & Advocacy For Pop

  Tell us about a healthcare program, within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program? Who is your target population? What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide...

SLEEP-WAKE DISORDERS

  Sleep-wake disorders are defined by disturbances to a person’s sleep patterns. Sleep disruptions impact physical, mental, and emotional health. There are 10 groups of sleep-wake disorders described in the DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association, 2013):...

Psychometrics/scoring of the instrument

  • Identify a scholarly, peer-reviewed article that addresses the use of the instrument. • Discuss if the instrument is appropriate for diagnosing the condition it is designed to assess or if the developers of the instrument reported that the instrument is only...

Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function

      Marcee is a 52-year-old woman who worked at a reception desk at a company head office. She took some time off when she was treated for colorectal cancer. The Dukes classification was stage I, and the treatment protocol involved surgery and...

Cardiovascular Disease

  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths in the United States, equating to about 1 in every 4 deaths. In 2018, the CDC published updated best practice strategies to help decrease...

Research designs and data collection

    With a developing understanding of research designs and data collection methods, you can now begin to understand the concept of qualitative data analysis and select an appropriate data analysis method. This week, you will demonstrate your understanding...