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In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250 word paper describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: Select an issue from the following list: bullying, unit closers and restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), or magnet designation. Describe the selected issue. Discuss how it impacts quality of care and patient safety in the setting in which it occurs. Discuss how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct.

Effective Approach In Leadership And Management

The Nurse Staffing Ratios

In a globe where organizations bloom or crumble structured on the strength of thei...

In this Benchmark – Effective Approaches in Leadership and Management assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250 word paper describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: Select an issue from the following list: bullying, unit closers and restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), or magnet designation. Describe the selected issue. Discuss how it impacts quality of care and patient safety in the setting in which it occurs. Discuss how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct.

Effective Nursing Leadership in the Face of High Nursing Staff Turnover: The Role of Leadership Style in Ensuring Patient Safety

Nursing practice has many issues that affect it. These iss...

Effective Nursing Leadership in the Face of High Nursing Staff Turnover: The Role of Leadership Style in Ensuring Patient Safety

Nursing practice has many issues that affect it. These issues may be related to the work environment, remuneration, or professional development among others. For instance, nurse may find that they ...

A 48-year-old Caucasian female is in the clinic concerned about prolonged menstrual bleeding for three weeks now. Her prior menstrual periods have been irregular for the past eight months, lasting no more than three days each. There have been one to two months when she had no menstrual cycles at all. She reports occasional hot flushes and mood swings. To prepare: Review Chapter 26 of the Schuiling and Likis text and Chapter 7 of the Tharpe et al. text. Review and select one of the four provided case studies. Analyze the patient information. Consider a differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Think about the most likely diagnosis for the patient. Think about a treatment and management plan for the patient. Be sure to consider appropriate dosages for any recommended pharmacologic and/or nonpharmacologic treatments. Consider strategies for educating patients on the treatment and management of the sexually transmitted infection you identified as your pri

Diagnosing and Managing Gynecologic Conditions

In a globe where women’s health is a predominant concern, the accurate diagnosis and successful management of gynec...

What motor disease does John demonstrate? One of his signs is a resting tremor. What is the difference between a resting tremor and an intentional tremor? What is the advantage of combining levodopa with carbidopa? What is the benefit of anticholinergic drugs in managing Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease involves the destruction of the substantia nigra and the nigrostriatal pathway. Where are these structures anatomically? The patient with Parkinson’s disease typically presents with a masklike facial expression. Why does he or she have a masklike facial expression? How are the eyes, mouth, and laryngopharynx affected by this disease?

John is 63 years old and receives home care by an occupational therapist twice a week. His therapist is currently working with John on maintaining joint flexibility and balance. John demonstrates resting tremor, so his therapist is also working on adaptive techniques, so John can continue to use his hands to write, use the computer, and cook simple meals. John’s wife assists with his mobility and saunters beside him, holding his arm. Sometimes she needs to help him open his prescription bottles, so he can take his medicine, a combination of levodopa and carbidopa. What motor disease does John demonstrate? One of his signs is a resting tremor. What is the difference between a resting tremor and an intentional tremor? What is the advantage of combining levodopa with carbidopa? What is the benefit of anticholinergic drugs in managing Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease involves the destruction of the substantia nigra and the nigrostriatal pathway. Where are these structures anatomic

Disorders of Motor Function

With each intricate movement we make, we often take for granted the delicate symphony of neurons and muscles orchestrating our motor functio...

Pathophysiology Knowledge Check A 21-year-old male college student was brought to Student Health Services by his girlfriend who was concerned about changes in her boyfriend’s behaviors. The girlfriend says that recently he began hearing voices and believes everyone is out to get him. The student says he is unable to finish school because the voices told him he was not smart enough. The girlfriend relates episodes of unexpected rage and crying. Past medical history noncontributory but family history positive for a first cousin who “had mental problems”. Denies current drug abuse but states he smoked marijuana every day during his junior and senior years of high school. He admits to drinking heavily on weekends at various fraternity houses. A physical exam reveals a thin, anxious disheveled male who, during conversations, stops talking, cocks his head, and appears to be listening to something. There is poor eye contact and the conversation is rambling. Based on the observed behaviors an

The Role of Nurse Executives in Reporting Potential Violations of Employment Law

Based on your research, in 8–10 slides, plus Title and Reference slides, include the following: · Explain basic legal and ethical terms and guidelines that pertain to the topic of workplace discrimination. · Explain legal protections for employees with regard to discrimination in the workplace. · Explain the role of nurse executives in reporting potential violations of employment law. · Analyze potential ethical conflicts nurse executives may face in accusations and lawsuits related to charges of discrimination. · Explain recommendations for negotiating those ethical conflicts. · Explain the role of nurse executives in preventing discriminatory practices in a healthcare setting and ways discrimination may be managed.

Workplace Discrimination

Understanding Legal and Ethical Requirements

In the presumably knowledgeable era of the 21st century, workpla...

The Role Played by Genetic in the Development of Bipolar 2 Infirmity

Genetics plays a crucial role in the blossoming of bipolar two disorder, a mental health disorder distinguished by alternating episodes of melancholy and hypomania. Research has indicated that indi...

A 34-year-old female was brought to the Urgent Care Center by her husband who is very concerned about the changes he has seen in his wife for the past 3 months. He states that his wife has had been depressed and irritable, has complaints of extreme fatigue, has lost 10 pounds and has had insomnia. He has come home from work to find his wife sitting in front of the TV and not moving for hours. In the past few days, she suddenly has become very hyperactive, has been talking incessantly, has been easily distracted and seems to “flit from one thing to another.”. She hasn’t slept in 3 days. The wife went on an excessive shopping spree for new clothes that resulted in their credit card being denied for exceeding the line of credit. The wife is unable to sit in the exam room and is currently pacing the hallway muttering to herself and is reluctant to talk with or be examined the ARNP. Physical observation shows agitated movements, rapid fire speech, and hyperactivity. Based on the history and

Pathophysiology Knowledge Check

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The Nurse’s Teaching to Bob and Peggy Regarding Dating and Sexuality for Adolescence

The Concept Of “Health” Discuss how the concept of “health” has changed over time. Discuss how the concept has evolved to include wellness, illness, and overall well-being. How has health promotion changed over time? Why is it important that nurses implement health promotion interventions based on evidence-based practice?

The Concept of “Health”

The concept of health is multifaceted and entails numerous dimensions of well-being. It enlarges beyond the mere absence of infirmit...

Advise to Mr. Smith on Addition to Taking the Antibiotic as Prescribed

Peter Smith is a 73-year-old male with mild Type 2 diabetes. He states that he has needed to urinate more frequently during the last 2 weeks, and he feels a burning sensation when he urinates. He has also been very tired lately. Based on the vital signs you measured and Peter’s current complaints, the physician ordered a fasting blood glucose and a urinalysis. What is the likely diagnosis for Mr. Smith? Why did the physician order both a urinalysis and a blood glucose test? Why might Mr. Smith’s vital signs show that his temperature is slightly elevated? Based on the laboratory test results, the physician prescribed an antibiotic for Mr. Smith. What can you advise Mr. Smith to do in addition to taking the antibiotic as prescribed?

Medic Case Study

In a globe where health is our most valuable asset, medicine is the guiding light embellishing the path toward healing, resilience, and human victory. ...

A 21-year-old male college student was brought to Student Health Services by his girlfriend who was concerned about changes in her boyfriend’s behaviors. The girlfriend says that recently he began hearing voices and believes everyone is out to get him. The student says he is unable to finish school because the voices told him he was not smart enough. The girlfriend relates episodes of unexpected rage and crying. Past medical history noncontributory but family history positive for a first cousin who “had mental problems”. Denies current drug abuse but states he smoked marijuana every day during his junior and senior years of high school. He admits to drinking heavily on weekends at various fraternity houses. A physical exam reveals a thin, anxious disheveled male who, during conversations, stops talking, cocks his head, and appears to be listening to something. There is poor eye contact and the conversation is rambling. Based on the observed behaviors and information from the girlfrien

Question 3 of 4: The APRN reviews recent literature and reads that neurotransmitters are involved in the development of schizophrenia. What roles do neurotransmitters play in the development of schizophrenia? Question 4 of 4 The APRN reviews recent literature and reads that structural problems in the brain may be involved in the development of schizophrenia. Explain what structural abnormalities are seen in people with schizophrenia.