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DNP 801 Topic 5 DQ 1 DQ In your own words, describe personal and research bias and explain why bias is one of the main reasons for poor validity in research outcomes REPLY TO DISCUSSION

Bias is any trend or deviation from the truth in data collection, data analysis, interpretation, and publication that can cause false conclusions. Bias can occur either intentionally or unintention...

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics As an advanced practice nurse assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, it is important to not only understand the impact of disorders on the body, but also the impact of drug treatments on the body. The relationships between drugs and the body can be described by pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Pharmacokinetics describes what the body does to the drug through absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, whereas pharmacodynamics describes what the drug does to the body. When selecting drugs and determining dosages for patients, it is essential to consider individual patient factors that might impact the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. These patient factors include genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, behavior (i.e., diet, nutrition, smoking, alcohol, illicit drug abuse), and/or pathophysiological changes due to disease.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are important when managing the health of patients. Pharmacokinetics is defined as the study of drug movement throughout the body (Rosenthal and Burchum, 2021)...

NURS 6521 Discussion Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics DQ: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

Working in an intermediate care unit, I get to see patients from all races with different healthcare needs and conditions. One obvious thing observed from the so many patients that come into the fa...

DQ: Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research DNP 801 Topic 4 DQ 2

Quantitative research can be described as the research process that uses collection and numerical data analysis in research studies that generalize results to a wider population, while qualitative ...

DQ: Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research

NRS 433 Topic 1 DQ 2 Nursing research is used to study a dilemma or a problem in nursing NRS 433 Topic 1 DQ 2

What are some cultural variations that you have which might cause misinterpretation in healthcare/nursing?

Ethnography is a strategy for studying cultural behaviors. Ethnographers use demography to get a greater understanding of cultural behaviors and their causes for them. The researcher may become tot...

NRS 433 Topic 2 DQ 2 Compare the differences and similarities between two of the three types of qualitative studies and give an example of each NRS 433 Topic 2 DQ 2

The three types of qualitative research are phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnographic research. Compare the differences and similarities between two of the three types of qualitative stud...

DQ How does your position affect your stance on controversial bioethical issues, such as abortion, designer babies, and stem cell research PHI 413 Topic 2 DQ 2

Every single one of us, in my view, has value. Humans were created in God’s likeness and are tasked with carrying out God’s plan for the planet. Everything happens for a reason, and I t...

DQ: How often do you engage with or witness death in your work? PHI 413 Topic 4 DQ 1

In discussions surrounding suicide and euthanasia this week, one meaningful aspect is the emphasis on the ethical principle of autonomy. Advocates argue that individuals have the right to make deci...

DQ: Describe the difference between a nursing practice problem and a medical practice problem NRS 433 Topic 1 DQ 1

PICOT is utilized by the health care community to identify and study a nur...

Explain why it is important that a nurse’s role and education evolve to meet the needs of an aging and increasingly diverse population. Discuss the significance of professional development, or lifelong learning, and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the life span and within the health‐illness continuum. Discuss how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system.

The Importance of Lifelong Learning and Professional Development

In addition, nurses that acquire knowledge of various communities should be aware of the dynamic changes within diverse ...

Write a 750‐1,000 word paper discussing the influence of the IOM report on nursing practice. Include the following: Summarize the four messages outlined in the IOM report and explain why these are significant to nursing practice. Discuss the direct influence the IOM report has on nursing education and nursing leadership. Describe the benefits and opportunities for BSN‐prepared nurses.

Key Messages from the IOM Report

The first key point is that nurses should be really well-prepared both academically and practically. In the current US health care system, there are qui...

DQ: Discuss the importance of advocacy as it pertains to patient care What is patient advocacy? And what does it mean in how nurses care for patients?

Knippa, et. al., describes patient advocacy as a way “to speak up for a patient who does not have a voice, but an even better form of advocacy is to empower the patient’s own voice&rdqu...

DQ: What aspects of the topic readings do you find the most interesting

The aspects of the topic readings that I find the most interesting are the discussion of scientism and its implications for understanding disease and healing. Scientism is a philosophy that holds t...