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  • Nutrition, Information technologies, herbal therapies and cannabis, pharmacoeconomics and over the counter medications

    Unit 2: Nutrition, Information technologies, herbal therapies and cannabis, pharmacoeconomics and over the counter medications

    Introduction: Nutrition, Information technologies, herbal therapies and cannabis, pharmacoeconomics and over the counter medications

    Welcome to Week 2 of Pharmacology

    Nutritional and cost considerations are part of the plan of care when making a rational drug selection. Nutrition plays a role on drug pharmacokinetics, and understanding payer systems helps select cost-effective drug treatments.

    Self-treatment is also a consideration, as many are taking over-the-counter medications or herbal supplements. The key is a holistic approach in understanding prescribing within a complex system.

    Drug-drug interactions and prescribing errors can occur at the most basic level. Therefore, having foundational knowledge of nutrition, pharmacoeconomics, herbal and complementary therapies, information technology and pharmacotherapeutics, and over-the-counter medications is essential

    Unit Learning Objectives

    Examine the principles of pathophysiology and therapeutics that direct the pharmacotherapeutic interventions involving of nutrition, Information technologies, herbal therapies and cannabis, Pharmacoeconomics and over the counter medications (CLo 1,2)

    Manage clients who require pharmacotherapeutic interventions by establishing a foundation of facts and an attitude of inquiry to promote effective and safe prescribing (CLO 1, 2, 4)

    Integrate resources that can be utilized to monitor pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacotherapeutic interaction to maximize client results and to reduce adverse effects or reactions (CLO 1,2, 3, 5) Nutrition, Information technologies, herbal therapies and cannabis, pharmacoeconomics and over the counter medications

    Develop an educational plan that will inform patients about health and drug risks including ethnic and cultural considerations Hypothesize legal and ethical issues in prescribing (CLO CLO 1, 3)

    Appraise nutrition, pharmacoeconomics, herbal and complementary therapies, information technology and pharmacotherapeutics, and over-the-counter medications issues (CLO 1, 2, 3)

    Examine the significance of interprofessional collaboration on patient outcomes (CLO 5)

    Learning Materials

    Textbook

    Woo, T. M., & Robinson, M. V. (2020). 
    Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurse prescribers
     (5th ed.). F. A. Davis.

    Chapter 6: An Introduction to Pharmacogenomics

    Chapter 7: Nutrition and Nutraceuticals

    Chapter 8: Herbal Therapies and Cannabis

    Chapter 9: Information Technology and Pharmacotherapeutics

    Chapter 10: Pharmacoeconomics”

    Textbook PowerPoint(s)

    Woo, T. M., & Robinson, M. V. (2020). 
    Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurse prescribers
     (5th ed.). F. A. Davis.

     
    Chapter 6: An Introduction to Pharmacogenomics

     
    Chapter 7: Nutrition and Nutraceuticals

     
    Chapter 8: Herbal Therapies and Cannabis

     
    Chapter 9: Information Technology and Pharmacotherapeutics

     
    Chapter 10: Pharmacoeconomics

    Faculty Lecture:

    Dunlap, J. (2020). NUR 7560  
    Chapter 6 – Pharmacogenomics.ppsx

    Dunlap, J. (2020). NUR 7560  
    Chapter 6 – Pharmacogenetics – NonRecorded.pptx

    Unit 2 Optional Learning Resources:

    Media

    Pharmacogenomics:

    Medicocurio. (2020, April 1). 
    Pharmacogenomics: Genes and medicine
     [Video]. YouTube. 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXmrUhSSSlo Canabis/Marijuana

    Paramedic Resource. (2018, May 22). 
    Marijuana pharmacology
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Pharmacology & Toxicology University of Toronto. (2018, July 30). 
    Cannabis pharmacology
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Pharmacoeconomics:

    Ali, N. (2019, May 27). 
    Pharmacoeconomics & cost effectiveness analysis for pharmacy graduates, medicine and pharmacologist 
    [Video]. YouTube. 

    RS TU. (2017, May 3). 
    Pharmacoeconomics
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Websites:

    American Botanical Council. (2021). 
    The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs
    . 
    https://www.herbalgram.org/resources/abc-clinical-guide/

    Drugs.com. (2021). 
    For Healthcare Professionals
    . 
    https://www.drugs.com/professionals.html

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2017a). 
    Orange book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluation
    . 
    http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/default.cfm

    Note:
     Navigate this website for current lists of generic medications.

    Faculty Lecture: Chapter 6 – Pharmacogenomics

    Attached Files:

     Chapter 6 – Pharmacogenomics Handout.pdf
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    351.677 MB
    )

     Chapter 6 – Pharmacogenomics Transcript.pdf
     (
    45.306 KB
    )

    Unit 1 & Unit 2: Discussion

    To participate in your Unit 1 and 2 combined discussions, click the above link to navigate to the discussion board. Then click “Create Thread” and follow the instructions.

    Refer to topic/directions in Unit 1

    Unit 2: CDC Module #1 Opioid Training

    To prepare you for your future practice and management of patient pain, it is important to understand the significance of prescribing opioids. This assignment is intended to allow you to show evidence of achieving the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

    CLO 1:
     Apply critical thinking and best scientific evidence to the management and evaluation of expected effects, potential adverse effects, and potential interactions of pharmacological agents for the treatment of self-limiting acute conditions and chronic diseases across the lifespan (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I)

    CLO 2: 
    Analyze the pharmacodynamics and the pharmacokinetic impact of pharmacologic therapies in the treatment of diseases and altered states. (MSN PLO 1,7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I)

    CLO 3:
     Formulate therapeutic regimens for patients, including patients with altered pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics special populations, such as infants and children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults with using cultural competence. (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential VIII)

    CLO 4:
     Evaluate the impact of pharmacogenomics, access, cost, quality, and safety on prescribing. (MSN PLO 5) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential III)

     
        You must sign in to the account created in unit 1 at the 
    CDC Training and Continueing Education Online 
    to receive the Continuing Education Certificate

    To further assist in your learning, complete the following 
    CDC Module #1: Addressing the opioid Epidemic: Recommendations from the CDC
     (
    https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/providers/training/overview.html
    )

    It may be helpful to also download a copy of the: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – United States, 2016

    Link: 
    https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/rr/rr6501e1.htm

    You will have the opportunity at the end of the module to obtain Continuing Education Credit. Please submit this certificate to the assignment link as proof of completion of the module and obtain credit for the assignment. Nutrition, Information technologies, herbal therapies and cannabis, pharmacoeconomics and over the counter medications

    Submit Completion Certificate/CE to Assignment link Due Date:
     Sunday of Week 2

    Unit Conclusion

    As we wrap up week two of Advanced Pharmacology, you have learned the impact of cost considerations as part of the plan of care when making rational drug selection.

    Understanding payer systems helps select cost effective drug treatments. Drug-drug interactions and prescribing error can occur at the most basic level. Therefore, having foundational knowledge that you have developed over these first two weeks is important as we consider the bigger picture involved in prescribing holistically.

    In week three, we enter systems content and round off our foundation with special populations.

    Continue on to Unit 3

  • Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

    Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

    Unit 4: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

    Introduction: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

    Welcome to Unit 4

    Drugs that affect the central nervous system can be broadly categorized into those used to treat psychiatric or neurological conditions. These drugs affect neuroreceptors and neurotransmitters, in different parts of the brain, to bring a response Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction. Like the previous week, understanding the central nervous system will have a critical impact on rational drug selection and side effect management. So please spend ample time in this area.

    Pain management, both acute and chronic, are topics of national concern, due to high rates of controlled substance abuse. The treatment plan is guided by the history, intensity, duration, aggravating and relieving conditions, and structures involved in causing the pain. In this course, we will focus on the pharmacology and the goals of treatment, along with rational drug selection, keeping in mind a safe and effective treatment plan.

    Another key area of practice will be managing alcohol and drug addiction. Knowing the signs that indicate a possible addiction and possible treatment to assist the patient in recovery are a key component of the NP role.

    Unit Learning Objectives

    Examine the principles of pathophysiology and therapeutics that direct the pharmacotherapeutic interventions affecting the central nervous system, as well as pain management and Alcohol/drug addiction (CLO 1)

    Analyze the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic actions of agents affecting the central nervous system, as well as pain management and Alcohol/drug addiction (CLO 2)

    Apply critical-thinking processes to the management and evaluation of expected effects, potential adverse effects, and potential interactions of pharmacological agents affecting the central nervous system, as well as pain management and Alcohol/drug addiction (CLO 3)

    Apply critical-thinking processes to the management and evaluation of expected effects, potential adverse effects, and potential interactions of pharmacological agents affecting pain management and Alcohol/Drug addiction (CLO 1,2,3)

    Evaluate the impact of pharmacogenomics, access, cost, quality, and safety on prescribing forDrugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction (CLO 4)

    Examine the significance of interprofessional collaboration on patient outcomes (CLO 5)

    Learning Materials

    Textbook

    Woo, T. M., & Robinson, M., V. (2020). 
    Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurse prescribers
     (5th ed.).F. A. Davis.

    Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System

    Chapter 27: Alcohol and Drug Addiction

    Chapter 44: Pain Management: Acute and Chronic Pain

    Textbook PowerPoints

    Woo, T. M., & Robinson, M., V. (2020). 
    Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurse prescribers
     (5th ed.). F. A. Davis.

     
    Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System

     
    Chapter 27: Alcohol and Drug Addiction

     
    Chapter 44: Pain Management: Acute and Chronic Pain

    Faculty Lectures

    Dunlap, J. (2021).  
    Chapter 27 – Alcohol Benzos.ppsx

    Dunlap, J. (2021).  
    Chapter 27 – Alcohol Benzos NonRecorded.pptx

    Dunlap, J. (2021).  
    Chapter 27 – Opiates.ppsx

    Dunlap, J. (2021).  
    Chapter 27 – Opiates NonRecorded.pptx

    Unit 4 Optional Learning Resources:

    Media

    Osmosis. (2017, March 6). 
    Alcoholism – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Speed Pharmacology. (2018, July 17). 
    Pharmacology – Antipsychotics (made easy)
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Speed Pharmacology. (2017, December 7). 
    Pharmacology – NSAIDs & prostaglandin analogs (made easy)
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Speed Pharmacology. (2018, September 2017). 
    Pharmacology – benzodiazepines, barbiturates, hypnotics (made easy
    ) [Video]. YouTube. 

    Speed Pharmacology. (2018, November 5). 
    Antiepileptic drugs (made easy)
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Speed Pharmacology. (2019, January 28). 
    Opioids (made easy)
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Websites

    International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. (n.d.). Nervous system. Pharmacology Education Project. Retrieved November 17, 2021, from 
    https://www.pharmacologyeducation.org/drugs/nervous-system

    Click the above link for both a narrative summary as well as short education videos on the nervous system.

    Khan Academy. (2018f). 
    Advanced nervous system physiology
    . Retrieved March 11, 2021, from 
    https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/nervous-system-and-sensory-infor

    Khan Academy. (2018r). 
    Nervous system diseases
    . Retrieved March 11, 2021, from 
    https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/nervous-system-diseases

    Omineca Medical Clinic. (2016). Algorithm for initiating antidepressant therapy in depression. Retrieved March 11, 2021, from 
    http://www.ominecamedicalclinic.com/pdf/ANTIDEPRESSANT%20THERAPY%20ALGORITHM.pdf

    University of Florida Health. (2020). 
    Pain management and dosing guide
    . Retrieved March 11, 2021, from 

    Pain Management and Dosing Guide

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017a). 
    CDC guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain
    . 
    https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prescribing/guideline.html

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017b). 
    Training for providers. 
    Retrieved March 11, 2021, from 
    https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/training/index.html

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2017b). 
    Training health care providers on pain management and safe use of opioid analgesics – Exploring the path forward. 
    Retrieved March 11, 2021, Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction from
    https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/NewsEvents/ucm538047.htm

    Faculty Lecture: Alcohol and Drug Addiction – Alcohol and Benzos

    Attached Files:

     Alcohol and Drug Addiction – Alcohol and Benzos Transcript.pdf
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    38.078 KB
    )

     Alcohol and Drug Addiction – Alcohol and Benzos Handout.pdf
     (
    18.609 MB
    )

    Faculty Lecture: Alcohol and Drug Addiction – Opiates Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

    Attached Files:

     Alcohol and Drug Addiction – Opiates Transcript.pdf
     (
    44.264 KB
    )

     Alcohol and Drug Addiction – Opiates Handout.pdf
     (
    19.68 MB
    )

    Unit 3 and 4 Case Study

    See Submission Link in Unit 3

    Unit 4: CDC Module #5

    To prepare you for your future practice and management of patient pain and inquiry into possible opioid use disorder.This assignment is intended to allow you to show evidence of achieving the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

    CLO 1
    : Apply critical thinking and best scientific evidence to the management and evaluation of expected effects, potential adverse effects, and potential interactions of pharmacological agents for the treatment of self-limiting acute conditions and chronic diseases across the lifespan (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I)

    CLO 2:
     Analyze the pharmacodynamics and the pharmacokinetic impact of pharmacologic therapies in the treatment of diseases and altered states. (MSN PLO 1,7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I)

    CLO3: 
    Formulate therapeutic regimens for patients, including patients with altered pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics special populations, such as infants and children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults with using cultural competence. (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential VIII)

    CLO 4:
    Evaluate the impact of pharmacogenomics, access, cost, quality, and safety on prescribing. (MSN PLO 5) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential III) Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

     
        You must sign in to the account created in unit 1 at the 
    CDC Training and Continuing Education Online 
    to receive the Continuing Educaiton Certificate

    To further assist in your learning, complete the following 
    CDC Module #5: 
    Assessing and Addressing Opioid Use Disorder (
    https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/providers/training/assessing-addressing-oud.html
    )

    It may be helpful to also download a copy of the: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – United States, 2016

    Link: 
    https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/rr/rr6501e1.htm

    You will have the opportunity at the end of the module to obtain Continuing Education Credit. Please submit this certificate to the assignment link as proof of completion of the module and obtain credit for the assignment.

    Submit Completion Certificate/CE to Assignment link Due Date:
     Sunday of Week 4

    Exam 1 Practice Quiz

    You will have unlimited access to the practice quiz throughout the term. It is 50 questions in length. This is not graded but for your practice and review. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

    Exam 1 Practice Quiz Link

    Exam 1: Study Guide

    7560 Ex 1 Study Guide_2022.1.docx

    Unit 4: Exam 1 (**Webcam**) – Requires Respondus LockDown Browser

    Unit Conclusion

    As we wrap up week four of advanced pharmacology, we learned about the drugs that affect the central nervous system, such as those used to treat psychiatric or neurological conditions. These drugs affect neuroreceptors and neurotransmitters in different parts of the brain to bring a response. This is not the last time you will learn about neurotransmitters or receptors, so keep this learning in mind as we proceed to the cardiovascular and renal systems.

    Always focus on the goals of treatment, along with rational drug selection, keeping in mind safe and effective treatment plan Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Pain Management, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

  • NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems

    NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems

     

    Unit 5: Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems

    Introduction: Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems

    Welcome to Unit 5

    Welcome to week five of Advanced Pharmacology. Drugs affecting the cardiovascular and renal systems are the focus of this week. The two systems are related physiologically, which is why they are covered in tandem. NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems

    Your heart is the center of your circulatory system. To fully comprehend the drugs affecting these systems, you will need to apply the pathophysiology you learned in your prior course. Understanding cardiac functional, electrical stimulation, cardiac potential, and mechanisms to maintain blood pressure are critical.

    You will also need to be knowledgeable in homeostasis as an underlying principle to rational drug selection. The Renin-angiotensin system is of high importance in the regulation of homeostasis. Using your pathophysiology knowledge of the renal system and fluid volume will help to guide rational drug selection in addition to the topics in previous weeks of this course.

    Additionally, this week will include the integumentary and dermatological systems. While many medications are topical, there are also systemic treatments. The themes for the unit include the ongoing importance of rational drug selection based on the presentation symptoms.

    This week is foundational to your knowledge base, so please spend the time to connect your prior learning and catch up on anything you missed or review previous content and how that might impact rational drug selection for these systems.

    Unit Learning Objectives

    Examine the principles of pathophysiology and therapeutics that direct the pharmacotherapeutic interventions for Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems (CLO 1)

    Analyze the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic actions of agents used for management of Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems (CLO 2) NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems

    Apply the evidence for pharmacotherapeutic interventions in a patient with a Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems (CLO 1, 2)

    Apply critical-thinking processes to the management and evaluation of expected effects and potential adverse effects of pharmacodynamic agents affecting Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems(CLO 1, 2, 3)

    Evaluate the impact of pharmacogenomics, access, cost, quality, and safety on prescribing for Drugs Affecting Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems(CLO 4)

    Examine the significance of interprofessional collaboration on patient outcomes (CLO 5)

    Learning Materials

    Textbook

    Woo, T. M., & Robinson, M., V. (2020). 
    Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurse prescribers
     (5th ed.). F. A. Davis.

    Chapter 13: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems

    Chapter 22: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System

    Chapter 34: Dermatological Conditions

    Chapter 42: Hypertension

    Textbook PowerPoint

    Woo, T. M., & Robinson, M., V. (2020). 
    Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurse prescriber
    s (5th ed.). F. A. Davis.

     
    Chapter 13: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems

     
    Chapter 22: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System

     
    Chapter 34: Dermatological Conditions

     
    Chapter 42: Hypertension

    Faculty Lectures

    Dunlap, J. (2021). NUR 7560  
    Chapter 13 – Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Part I.ppsx

    Dunlap, J. (2021). NUR 7560  
    Chapter 13 – Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Part I NonRecorded.pptx

    Dunlap, J. (2021). NUR 7560  
    Chapter 13 – Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Part II.ppsx

    Dunlap, J. (2021). NUR 7560  
    Chapter 13 – Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Part II NonRecorded.pptx

    Unit 5 Optional Learning Resources:

    Media

    Parkes, C. (2020, May 4). 
    Nursing pharmacology (2020 update) cardiovascular medication – hypertension/angina medications
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Speed Pharmacology. (2017, January 9). 
    Pharmacology – antiarrhythmic drugs (made easy)
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems Speed Pharmacology. (2017, March 21).
    Pharmacology – hypertension & antihypertensives (made easy)
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Speed Pharmacology. (2017, May 16). 
    Pharmacology – drugs for hyperlipidemia (made easy)
     [Video]. YouTube. 

    Speed Pharmacology. (2019, September 11). Pharmacology – acne treatments (made easy) [Video]. YouTube. 

    Faculty Lecture: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems – Part I

    Attached Files:

     Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems – Part I Transcript.pdf
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    81.729 KB
    )

     Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems – Part I Handout.pdf
     (
    43.529 MB
    )

    Faculty Lecture: Drugs Affecting Cardiovascular and Renal Systems – Part II

    Attached Files:

     Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems – Part II Transcript.pdf
     (
    58.113 KB
    )

     Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems – Part II Handout.pdf
     (
    32.254 MB
    )

    Unit 5 and 6 Combined Concept Map

    The purpose of this combined Unit 5 and 6 Concept Map is to understand cardiac and renal function, electrical stimulation, cardiac potential, and mechanisms to maintain blood pressure. Additionally, the integumentary and dermatological systems review pharmacological managements of various disorders. NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems In Unit 6 the intricacies of the Respiratory, Hematopoietic and Immune systems, and Anemias are analyzed. You will also need to understand and apply homeostasis as an underling principle to rational drug selection. This Assignment is intended to allow you to show evidence of achieving the following Course Learning Outcome(s):

    CLO 1:
     Apply critical thinking and best scientific evidence to the management and evaluation of expected effects, potential adverse effects, and potential interactions of pharmacological agents for the treatment of self-limiting acute conditions and chronic diseases across the lifespan (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I)

    CLO 2:
     Analyze the pharmacodynamics and the pharmacokinetic impact of pharmacologic therapies in the treatment of diseases and altered states. (MSN PLO 1,7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I)

    CLO 3:
     Formulate therapeutic regimens for patients, including patients with altered pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics special populations, such as infants and children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults with using cultural competence. (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential VIII)

    CLO 4:
     Evaluate the impact of pharmacogenomics, access, cost, quality, and safety on prescribing. (MSN PLO 5) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential III)

    CLO 5:
     Examine the significance of interprofessional collaboration on patient outcomes. (MSN PLO 6) (ILO 4) (MSN Essential VIII)

    To prepare for this Assignment, read the assigned chapters and review the PowerPoint slides.

    To complete this Assignment:
     Concept Map Development Information. The following is a link that reviews the creation of a concept map: 

    Creating a Concept Map

    Additional video that may be helpful:
     

    Concept Map Assignment directions:

    This Assignment consists of 
    three parts:

    Part 1:

    Develop a concept map which is a visual representation of interrelated concepts, or processes including a class of pharmacological therapy. This should be in word or PDF format. You are encouraged to use different shapes/colors for the different components required. Please choose one drug class from Unit 5 or Unit 6 and develop the following:

    Pharmacokinetics

    Pharmacodynamics

    Pharmacoeconomic considerations

    Common Drugs in this drug class

    Clinical considerations such as indications, contraindications, dosage of a key drug from the class including various ages (ie: geriatric), metabolism, adverse effects and drug/herbal interactions NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Diseases, Hypertension and the Integumentary and Dermatologic Systems

    Link to an appropriate Clinical Practice Guideline (include link in a box for the concept map)

    Collaborative Management – what other disciplines may be involved in the care of this patient group and why?

    Paper Format:

    There should be a title page, reference page and your concept map in the middle.

    Use appropriate APA format.

    Include a minimum of 3 scholarly, peer reviewed, timely research articles to support the content of the concept map

    Web sites used should be noncommercial (e.g., gov, edu, org) websites

    Part 2 (Due Monday of Week 6):

    You will submit a Kaltura video of yourself presenting the concept map and describing your rationale for each element. This should be brief, but you should speak slowly and clearly and be fully able to explain the concepts.

    The concept map should be visible

    You should be visible

    It should be no longer than 5 minutes in length. See rubric for grading components of Kaltura video.

    Submit the Kaltura video to the discussion board for your peers to review.

    Part 3 (Due Sunday of Week 6):

    In the discussion area, respond to at least one peer who completed a different topic than yours

    Include at least 1 scholarly, peer reviewed research article to support your input

    Response post must be at least 100 words excluding salutation and references.

    Due Dates:

    Initial paper submission including Concept Map 
    Due by Day 5 (Friday) of Week 5

    Kaltura Video posted to discussion board by 
    Due by Day 1 (Monday) of Week 6

    Response to at least 1 peer 
    Due by Day 7 (Sunday) of Week 6

    Unit Conclusion

    As we wrap up week five of Advanced Pharmacology, we learn the cardiovascular and renal systems are related physiologically. Understanding homeostasis as an underlying principle to rational drug selection will continue to be critical. Understanding your pathophysiology knowledge will help to guide rational drug selection in all topics in this course.

    Next week, we continue our systems focus, and explore respiratory, integumentary and dermatologic systems.

  • NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Introduction: Introductions and Foundations of Advanced Pharmacology

    NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Introduction: Introductions and Foundations of Advanced Pharmacology

     

    Unit 1: Introductions and Foundations of Advanced Pharmacology

    Introduction: Introductions and Foundations of Advanced Pharmacology

    Welcome to Week 1 of Advanced Pharmacology

    Welcome to week one of Advanced Pharmacology. The first week lays the essential foundation for principles of pharmacology, role, and population considerations. Rational drug selection requires more in-depth knowledge within the context of scope of practice, ethics, and legal issues. Relatively new areas of pharmacotherapeutics include pharmacogenomics and ethnopharmacology, which identifies drugs that are best for certain populations. This week builds upon your undergraduate knowledge and approaches learning from the perspective of a prescriber including clinical judgment in prescribing and collaboration with other providers and is key to your success in this course. In every chapter, you will learn about the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of common drugs used in the weekly topic systems or conditions. Patient education is also foundational to the role of prescribers NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Introduction: Introductions and Foundations of Advanced Pharmacology.

    Unit 1 Learning Objectives

    Manage clients who require pharmacotherapeutic interventions by establishing a foundation of facts and an attitude of inquiry to promote effective and safe prescribing CLO 1)

    Integrate resources that can be utilized to monitor pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacotherapeutic interaction to maximize client results and to reduce adverse effects or reactions (CLO 2)

    Develop an educational plan that will inform patients about health and drug risks including ethnic and cultural considerations (CLO 1)

    Hypothesize legal and ethical issues in prescribing (CLO 1)

    Prescription writing how to (CLO 1, 4)

    Learning Materials

    Readings

    Woo, T. M., & Robinson, M. V. (2020). 
    Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurse prescribers
     (5th ed.). F.A. Davis.

    Chapter 1: The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse as Prescriber

    Chapter 2: Review of Basic Principles of Pharmacology

    Chapter 3: Rational Drug Selection

    Chapter 4: Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing

    Chapter 5: Adverse Drug Reactions

    Textbook PowerPoint(s)

    Woo, T. M., & Robinson, M. V. (2020). 
    Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurse prescribers
     (5th ed.). F.A. Davis.

     
    Chapter 1: The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber

     
    Chapter 2: Review of Basic Principles of Pharmacology

     
    Chapter 3: Rational Drug Selection

     
    Chapter 4: Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing

     
    Chapter 5: Adverse Drug Reactions

    Faculty Lectures

    Dunlap, J. (2020). NUR 7560  
    Chapter 1 – The Role of the Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber.ppsx

    Dunlap, J. (2020). NUR 7560  
    Chapter 1 – The Role of the Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber-NonRecorded.pptx

    Dunlap, J. (2020). NUR 7560  
    Chapter 2 – Review of Basic Principles of Pharmacology.ppsx 

    Dunlap, J. (2020). NUR 7560  
    Chapter 2 – Review of Basic Principles of Pharmacology-Nonrecorded.pptx

    APA Manual 7th ed. PPT Tutorial

    APA Tutorial ppt Lecture –  
    APA 7th Edition Tutorial Lecture.ppsx

    Prescription Writing

     
    Prescription Writing for the Nurse Practitioner.ppsx

    Link 1:

    Reviews important components of prescriptions and includes examples towards the bottom of the patient. Also of importance is the video titled “How to Write Prescriptions” which is about 1/3 of the way down the page.

    Medical School Headquarters. (2012, March 23). 
    Prescription writing 101
     [Video]. MedicalschoolHQ.net. 

    Prescription Writing 101 (with Example Prescriptions)

    Link 2:
     This is an additional 60 second video found on YouTube that is helpful.

    Resinger, M. (2017, November 24). 
    How to write a prescription in 60 seconds for PMHNP’s
     [Video]. YouTube. 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy4ypgvLX8o

    Prescription Template: 
     
    blank prescription template.docx

    Supplemental Material (Optional) for Week 1:

    Media

    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.). CHAIN ONLINE: Clinical consumer health advisory information network. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 
    https://www.ahrq.gov/chain/index.html

    Review this page for topics including:

    Patient Tools

    Practice Tools

    Epocrates is a downloadable app or desktop version with valuable resources for prescribing and managing medications.

    Athenahealth, Inc. (n.d). Epocrates. Retrieved March 11, 2021, 
    http://www.epocrates.com/

    CredibleMeds
     requires a free registration to access the information. Explore the Medication Safety Tools & Resources section.

    CredibleMeds. (n.d.). QTDrugs lists. Retrieved March 11, 2021, 
    https://crediblemeds.org/index.php/login/dlcheck

    Haymarket Media, Inc. (n.d.). Monthly prescribing reference. Retrieved March 11, 2021, 

    Home


     Note: Navigate this site for up-to-date drug safety information and clinical charts that are useful references to print out.

    Institute for Safe Medication Practices – requires a free registration to the 
    webpage
     to access information.

    Institute for Safe Medication Practices. (2018, August 23). 
    ISMP List of high-alert medications in the acute care settings
    . 
    https://www.ismp.org/tools/highalertmedications.pdf

    Institute for Safe Medication Practices. (2011, January 11). 
    ISMP List of high-alert medications in the community/ambulatory healthcare
    . 
    https://www.ismp.org/communityrx/tools/highAlert-community.pdf

    Institute for Safe Medication Practices. (2020, February 21). 
    Oral dosage forms that should not be crushed
    . 
    http://www.ismp.org/tools/donotcrush.pdf

    U.S. FDA Website provides an abundance of information on various topics:

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). FDA homepage. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 
    https://www.fda.gov/

    Optional Resources

    International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. (n.d.). Clinical pharmacodynamics. Pharmacology Education Project. Retrieved November 17, 2021 from 
    https://www.pharmacologyeducation.org/clinical-pharmacology/clinical-pharmacodynamics

    Click the above link for both a narrative summary as well as short education videos on Clinical pharmacodynamics.

    International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. (n.d.). Clinical pharmacokinetics. Pharmacology Education Project. Retrieved November 17, 2021 from 
    https://www.pharmacologyeducation.org/clinical-pharmacology/clinical-pharmacokinetics

    Click the above link for both a narrative summary as well as short education videos on Clinical pharmacokinetics.

    International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. (n.d.). Adverse drug reactions. Pharmacology Education Project. Retrieved November 17, 2021 from 
    https://www.pharmacologyeducation.org/clinical-pharmacology/adverse-drug-reactions

    Click the above link for both a narrative summary as well as short education videos on adverse drug reactions.

    International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. (n.d.). Pharmacology. Pharmacology Education Project. Retrieved November 17, 2021 from 

    Pharmacology

    Click the above link for both a narrative summary as well as short education videos topics including, but not limited to drug absorption, drug distributions, drug metabolism and drug excretion.

    Faculty Lecture: Chapter 1 – The Role of the Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber

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    Faculty Lecture: Chapter 2 – Review of Basic Principles of Pharmacology

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    Unit 1: Introduction Discussion

    To participate in this discussion, select the discussion title link above. Then select “Create Thread” to view the full instructions and post your thread.  NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Introduction: Introductions and Foundations of Advanced Pharmacology

    Unit 1 and Unit 2: Discussion

    To prepare for this combined Unit 1 and Unit 2 Discussion, read the assigned chapters and review the PowerPoint slides. This Discussion is intended to allow you to show evidence of achieving the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

    CLO 1:
     Apply critical thinking and best scientific evidence to the management and evaluation of expected effects, potential adverse effects, and potential interactions of pharmacological agents for the treatment of self-limiting acute conditions and chronic diseases across the lifespan (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I)

    CLO 4:
     Evaluate the impact of pharmacogenomics, access, cost, quality, and safety on prescribing. (MSN PLO 5) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential III)

    After review of the Unit 1 and 2 Learning Materials, 
    please address all of the following questions.
     Let’s take a moment and examine the components of your future FNP practice.

    In your state, do you need physician collaboration to practice as an NP or can NP’s practice independently? What if any practice restrictions to practice for the NP does your state have?

    Does the NP role in your state need collaboration to prescribe or can they independently prescribe? What if any prescription restrictions exist in your state (ie: can the NP prescribe all classes of controlled substances in your state, what levels, restrictions such as length of time or quantity limits)?

    Do you think the NP role should have collaboration for practice? For prescribing? Explain your stance on this position and use scholarly evidenced based information to back it up.

    Does your state have a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) or Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) system? If so, what are the details of this system (timeline for uploading of prescriptions to the system, reporting etc.). How will this affect your future FNP practice?

    Initial Post:

    Include at least 2 scholarly, peer reviewed, timely sources (within 5 years) in your response.

    Writing should be in a professional format with APA appropriate citations and references.

    Please note that on submission to the discussion board, Blackboard often alters the formatting of the post. This is taken into consideration when faculty grade the post.

    Peer Post:

    Respond to at least 2 peers whose state of practice is different than your own.

    Include at least 1 scholarly, peer reviewed, timely source (within 5 years) in your response.

    Your response should either add to the content of the topic or based on research findings you include ask additional questions on the topic. NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Introduction: Introductions and Foundations of Advanced Pharmacology

    Response should be at least 100 words excluding references.

    Faculty Questions:

    Faculty will be present during the week on the discussion board. It is expected that you will respond to any questions posed directly to you by faculty during the week. A failure to respond may result in a deduction of points as indicated in the Discussion Grading Rubric

    Please refer to the grading rubric for further details on the content expectations. You can find this under “My Grades”, “Unit 1: Discussion”.

    Initial post due date:
     Day 7 (Sunday) of Unit 1

    Peer post and Faculty response to any faculty questions due date: 
    Day 7 (Sunday) of Week 2

    Please note:
     Internet searches will often take you to non-academic information resources such as Wikipedia.com, Ask.com, Encarta.msn.com, Infoplease.com, etc. For a graduate-level course, you may not supplement your literature search with these sources because they do not come under a formal oversight or peer-review process.

    Please do not submit anything in the form of an attachment to the main forum (unless requested by the Instructor), since it is more likely to transmit viruses and becomes difficult to open.

    Unit 1: CDC Module #13: Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

    To prepare you for your future practice and management of patient pain, it is important to understand the significance of prescribing opioids. This assignment is intended to allow you to show evidence of achieving the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

    CLO 1
    : Apply critical thinking and best scientific evidence to the management and evaluation of expected effects, potential adverse effects, and potential interactions of pharmacological agents for the treatment of self-limiting acute conditions and chronic diseases across the lifespan (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I)

    CLO 2:
     Analyze the pharmacodynamics and the pharmacokinetic impact of pharmacologic therapies in the treatment of diseases and altered states. (MSN PLO 1,7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I)

    CLO3: 
    Formulate therapeutic regimens for patients, including patients with altered pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics special populations, such as infants and children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults with using cultural competence. (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential VIII) NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Introduction: Introductions and Foundations of Advanced Pharmacology

    CLO 4:
     Evaluate the impact of pharmacogenomics, access, cost, quality, and safety on prescribing. (MSN PLO 5) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential III)

    CLO 5: 
    Examine the significance of interprofessional collaboration on patient outcomes. (MSN PLO 6) (ILO 4) (MSN Essential VIII)

      To complete the following module, you will need to create a free account through the 
    CDC Training and Continueing Education Online
     page at the following link: 
    https://tceols.cdc.gov/Account/Registration

    To further assist in your learning, complete the following CDC Module # 13 – Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

    Link: 
    https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/providers/training/pdmp.html

    It may be helpful to also download a copy of the: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – United States, 2016

    Link: 
    https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/rr/rr6501e1.htm

    You will have the opportunity at the end of the module to obtain Continuing Education Credit. Please submit this certificate to the assignment link as proof of completion of the module and obtain credit for the assignment.

    Due Date:
     This Assignment will be due on Sunday of Week 1

    Respondus Practice Quiz – NUR 7560 (**Webcam**) – Requires Respondus LockDown Browser

    The purpose of this Respondus Practice Quiz is multifactorial. The purpose is to:

    Check the functionality of the Respondus Lockdown Browser on your chosen device

    Review course materials including syllabus and course schedule

    Review information from Week 1 including reading materials, Prescription Writing Tutorial, CDC Module

    The Practice quiz is 15 question and is worth 15 points

    This assignment is intended to allow you to show evidence of achieving the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

    CLO 1
    : Apply critical thinking and best scientific evidence to the management and evaluation of expected effects, potential adverse effects, and potential interactions of pharmacological agents for the treatment of self-limiting acute conditions and chronic diseases across the lifespan (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I) NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Introduction: Introductions and Foundations of Advanced Pharmacology

    CLO 2:
     Analyze the pharmacodynamics and the pharmacokinetic impact of pharmacologic therapies in the treatment of diseases and altered states. (MSN PLO 1,7) (ILO 1,5) (MSN Essential I)

    CLO3: 
    Formulate therapeutic regimens for patients, including patients with altered pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics special populations, such as infants and children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults with using cultural competence. (MSN PLO 7) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential VIII)

    CLO 4:
    Evaluate the impact of pharmacogenomics, access, cost, quality, and safety on prescribing. (MSN PLO 5) (ILO 1) (MSN Essential III) NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology Introduction: Introductions and Foundations of Advanced Pharmacology

    Continue on to Unit 2

  • Different types of research papers

    If you are in college or university, you will have to write a research paper at one point. There are different types of research papers, and the one you will be assigned will depend on your level of education and the degree you are pursuing.

    To perform well in writing research papers, you need to conduct thorough research on various scientific, social components, and technical aspects of phenomena and compose the results. It is essential to know the research paper definition before looking at different research paper types you may be assigned in school.

    What are research papers?

    A research paper is an extended essay or a type of academic writing that showcases your independent and original investigation of the assigned or chosen topic and the interpretation and analysis of the results. Your research project should be brief, focused, well structured, and evidence-based.

    Because its objective is to enhance the reader’s understanding, it has a professional style and tone. However, it is not difficult and does not need the use of complex phrases or extensive language.

    Different types of research papers

    There are two main types of research papers. Many people ask. What are the two main types of research papers? It is an analytical research paper and an argumentative/persuasive research paper.

    There are different types of research papers, and deciding which one to utilize can be a difficult task. The most appropriate research paper kind is always picked with your research paper subjects, research procedures, and data analysis methods in mind.

    Analytical research paper

    These research papers analyze events, ideas, issues, and facts. As the researcher, describe the different viewpoints concerning the research problem. Analyze all the points stated by gathering relevant information researched before and conclude at the end.

    When conducting analytical research, you must remain unbiased. Your research should not favor one party more than the other. You are likely to face challenges while describing different viewpoints and analyzing them.

    The need of analytical research

    Analytical papers have two aims: for the readers and another one for the writer. Professors and instructors offer analytical writings to students to assist them advance as great thinkers and writers.

    Readers benefit from analytical research papers as well. These research papers are often published in magazines and newspapers to support the readers in making logical sense of the day`s events. Analytical research allow writers, who could be professionals in their areas of specialization, to enlighten their fellow people on vital topics such as culture, economics, architecture, art, and politics.

    Steps in writing an analytical research paper

    Choose your point of opinion

    Get ready to write your entire
    research paper
    around your thesis statement despite what you select as your main point of opinion. That is a single statement that describes all that your research is about.

    End your introductory part with a thesis statement

    Take care with your introductory paragraph as it can grab your reader’s curiosity. The best openers commence with a hook sentence, such as a hypothetical question or a solid statement, and then offer global setting, resting out the issues that the research will address. An excellent introductory paragraph ends with a thesis statement that performs as a scope for the rest of the paper.

    Establish the body section of your paper

    After writing your introduction, begin writing your body paragraphs to get to the main ideas and points. All the sections should get back to your thesis statement. This should happen either by providing background knowledge, contradicting facts, or getting deep into details.

    The number of paragraphs in your body section depends on the depth of your research topic. Take enough time to plan for every body paragraph as the structure is as essential as the topic of your research paper.

    Develop the topic sentences

    Every paragraph in the body section should start with a topic sentence. This should introduce a new idea that the other sentences in the paragraph should back up. All these should tie back to the thesis statement.

    Research papers evidence

    The research paper’s main body should contain a combination of analysis and substance. Making comments without supporting evidence will not persuade your audience. As a result, you will need to back up your critical ideas with textual proof from your secondary and primary sources of information. Use endnotes and footnotes as needed.

    Space any contrasting ideas

    By recognizing another viewpoint, you can reinforce your argument. Even though you might disagree with a perilous perspective, a body paragraph can be used to express the idea. Next, you can improve your thesis by countering that point with further reasoning and data.

    Put your analysis in a summary paragraph

    Conclude your analytical research paper with an ending paragraph that reviews your argument, despite if you are aiming for a decent grade or trying to deliver your audience with a enjoyable experience while reading. You should not present new information or ideas in the closing paragraph. Instead, it’s the concluding bit to your whole paper, reminding your readers of the essential ideas and offering them some parting words to consider.

    Argumentative research paper

    As the name implies, an
    argumentative research paper
    comprises two opposing opinions on a particular research topic. In this form of research, the investigator must define the issue from two opposing perspectives, examine them for merits and negatives, and then endorse one of them. This research project is mainly concerned with persuading readers to support your viewpoint. 

    Writing an excellent argumentative research paper

    Learn the basics

    There are several key features that you must incorporate in an argumentative essay.  Generally, argumentative essays demand you to use reasoning and evidence from your investigation to back up your claims. You must also include the following in your argumentative research papers:

    A thesis statement that expresses a distinct point of view (should be included in the introductory paragraph)

    Include assertions that support your main point of view

    Transitions between sentences and paragraphs that are logical

    Your sources provide evidence to back up your assertions

    A conclusion which takes into account all of the information you’ve presented

    All through your paper, employ in-text citations to show which you have used sources. (Confirm from your instructor or professor the citation style you should use)

    A page of works referenced with a separate section for each one of your references 

    Ask questions where stuck

    Whereas most argumentative research papers have these characteristics in common, your task may have some unique needs or guidelines. As a result, it’s critical to double-check that you comprehend your homework before beginning. Read the directions attentively as immediately as your instructor assigns the paper and underline anything you don’t understand. If something is unclear or you don’t understand the task, ask your instructor to elucidate the directions.

    Make sure you learn how to best reference your sources in your essay and understand how to use the citation style your instructor prefers. Just inquire if you’re unsure. If you still have any queries, don’t be embarrassed to ask them. It is preferable to ask questions and double-check your understanding than to complete the work incorrectly and receive a poor grade.

    Generate ideas

    It is critical to explore your thoughts before deciding on a topic and beginning your article. Using an inventive exercise, take some time to investigate your thoughts and jot some thoughts down on paper. Lists, freewriting, batching, and questioning are all invention exercises that might help you develop some ideas for your argumentative essay.

    Listing

     Make a note of all of your thoughts on your research (great and poor). Afterward, go over the list and cluster related ideas collectively. Add extra ideas to those categories or use a different creative writing activity.

    Freewriting

    For around 10 minutes, scribble nonstop. Start writing whatever comes to mind without editing it. Go over what you’ve composed and underline or circle the most important points when you’re finished. Use the paragraphs you highlighted as a preliminary step for the freewriting assignment. You can repeatedly go over this practice to keep refining and developing your thoughts.

    Clustering
     

    Write a short description (or a light paragraph) of the topic of your argumentative paper in the center and underline it. Then, extending from the center, create three or more lines. At the end of all of these lines, write a matching notion. Continue to make your group until you have investigated all possible ties.

    Questioning

    Questioning lists everything you want to do on a scrap of paper “Who is it, exactly? What? Who, why, when, and how did it happen?” On the form, space the queries 2 or 3 lines away so you can put your replies on these lines. Answer each question as completely as possible.

    Develop an outline

    Before you start writing your argumentative research paper, outline it to assist you in managing your thoughts more efficiently. Your outline can be as extensive or as brief as you choose. Remember that the more information you use within your research paper template, the more content you’ll have available to use in your paper. 

    Break down your outline into subcategories and arrange it by essay part. Part 1 may, for instance, be your opening, which could be divided into three sub-parts:

    a) Thesis statement,

    b) context/background material, and

    c) opening phrase

    Cause and effect research papers

    This research paper describes a problem, explains the causes and effects of the issue, and finally derives a conclusion. Cause and effect research papers answer the following questions:

    Why did something happen? Causes of occurrence A

    What happened as a result of that thing? The effects of occurrence A

    What is likely to occur as a result of the consequences? Predicting the further impact of the consequences

    Purpose and focus of cause-and-effect research papers

    Thesis statement

    When writing a research paper about cause-and-effect, ensure you include a clear, insightful, and arguable assertion.

    Organization

    Maintain the logical changes from one paragraph to another, i.e., the logical phrase flow; organization planning emphasizes criteria, features, parts, or time to help explain the focus. The verb tense is kept unless adjustments are necessary.

    Developing ideas

    Include concrete and specific details in your research paper. Ensure you show the focus of your points to the readers. Appeals should be insightful, appropriate, and adequate and lead to a conclusion.

    Style

    Ensure you use varied length and pattern sentences. Make good use of vocabulary and phrases. Do not use too much jargon so that the reader does not float while reading your research paper.

    Experimental research papers

    What is the definition of an experimental research paper? “Experimental Research” is based on empirical and measured occurrences rather than theoretical concepts or beliefs and generates real-life experience information. Qualitative research, quantitative research, and empirical research are used to describe this type of study. This research is among the different types of scientific research papers.

    Examples of experimental research include blood tests in the laboratory to check the patient’s causes of sicknesses. In these kinds of tests, results from the samples of the patient’s blood are compared to variables that show what typical values should look like.

    Typical experimental research papers should have the following sections. Title page, abstract section, introduction, materials, methods, discussion, conclusions, results, acknowledgments, references, and appendices.

    Characteristics of experimental research papers

    Dependent and independent variables

    These research papers begin with fixed or dependent variables serving as control groups. They have to be compared with the independent variables that the investigator manipulated to obtain the expected results.

    Controlled aspects

    Experiments conducted in this research are under controlled situations to identify the factors that influence the character of the study subject.

    Manipulating variables

    The researcher provokes the experiment. This manipulates the independent aspects to produce specific results. It always happens under controlled conditions.

    Observing the study’s object

    In each scenario, the researcher should observe the behavior of the study object. From this, they can obtain less or more conclusive data.

    Steps for writing experimental research

    Set your objectives

    Select the variables of the process

    Choose an experimental design

    Execute the chosen design

    Ensure that the data and the experimental

    Interpret and analyze the outcome

    Present the outcomes/results

    Types of experimental research

    Single-subject

    Quasi-experimental

    Experimental

    Correlational

    Problem solution research papers

    Problem solution research focuses on a specific issue or set of challenges. As the research paper writer, you will need to find a solution or numerous answers to the problem mentioned. Problem-solving papers are prevalent in tests, as they permit you to study a topic and utilize analytical reasoning to react with a solution.

    To write a problem solution research paper, start by summarizing the article. Then, follow the framework of a problem solution essay and polish the work to be at its finest when you send it for marking.

    The problem-solving process

    Identify the issue

    Define the main problem

    Examine different available options

    Look for an action plan

    Consider the consequences

    Report research paper

    Researchers or statisticians write research reports after assessing information acquired through planned study, which usually takes the form of polls or qualitative approaches. These are known as research reports. Most types of
    nursing research papers
    fall under this category.

    Reports cover a wide range of topics, although they are typically committed to delivering information about a specific issue and a specific target audience.

    The main goal of research report papers is to deliver essential data about research to advertisers so they can use them to develop new tactics.  Certain occurrences, facts, and other data based on incidents must be transmitted to those in control, and the most efficient communication instrument is research reports.

    The best research reports are exceptionally accurate in their provided material and have a clear goal and end. For such statements to help pass on information, they should have a clear and ordered format.

    A scientific report is a credible source for recounting a study’s information. It is frequently regarded as a true testament to all the effort to gather research specifics.

    Research Report Components

    Research is critical when releasing a new product, feature, or service. Due to new competitors each day that may or may not supply practical items, today’s marketplaces are tremendously unpredictable and competitive. To maintain a good position in such a sector with upgraded products that meet client requests, a firm must make the correct decisions at the appropriate time.

    The specifics of a research report may alter depending on the study goal, but the study’s fundamental parts will not. The market researcher’s approach influences the style of drafting reports. If you do not know how to start writing a research paper of such kind, worry not. The following are the seven primary parts of a successful research report:

    Summary of Research Report

    Under the report summary, all the research’s many parts are briefly discussed. It should be engaging enough to convey all of the study’s essential points.

    Introduction to the Research

    Every report has a primary objective that the investigator is attempting to achieve. They can address replies relating to this objective in the introductory section and develop a thesis that will often be used to strive for and address it in detail.

    This part should address a critical question: “How is the goal’s current situation?” Do you know if the organization completed the goal successfully or if it is still a work-in-progress just after research is done? Include this information in the introduction section of the research report.

    Research Methodology

    This is the essential part of the study because it contains all of the crucial data. Readers can obtain information about the topic while also evaluating the
    high-quality
    of the content presented, and several other market analysts can verify the study.

    As a result, this section must be highly informative, with every research component thoroughly explained. Information should be presented in a chronological sequence based on priority and significance. Researchers should give references if they use existing ways to gather information.

    This part of the findings will include a brief overview of the results and the calculations used to reach the aim. The explanation of market research is usually done in the study’s discussion part.

    Research Discussion

    In this section, all findings are examined in great length, and a comparison of publications that are likely to exist in just the same domain. Any anomaly discovered during the research will be explained in the discussion area. When producing research reports, you must make the connection to show how the findings might be applied in the actual world.

    Conclusion and Research References
    :

    Summarize all of the research findings while identifying every author, article, or other pieces of content from which references were gathered.

    Survey research papers

    Survey research includes gathering a group of people and collecting information as you analyze and try to interpret the results. Survey research papers are flexible and can be used in different areas. To compose effective survey research, follow these steps:

    Determine the participants of the survey

    Make a decision on the type of survey to conduct

    Design the survey question and layout

    Distribute your survey

    Analyze all the responses

    Jot down the results

    Uses of surveys research papers

    Surveys are used to collect information in a variety of disciplines. They’re a good choice whenever you want to learn about a team of people’s characteristics, desires, viewpoints, or opinions. Survey research is commonly used for the following purposes:

    Social research is all about investigating various social groups’ life experiences and properties

    Customers’ opinions on products, facilities and companies are gathered through market research

    Health research entails gathering health data about their diagnosis and treatment.

    Politics: gauging public sentiment toward political parties and regulations

    Personal characteristics, desires, and behaviors are studied in psychology

    Surveys could be applied in cross-sectional research, where data is collected just once, and observational research, where a particular sample is surveyed numerous times

    What is not a research paper

    Many students confuse different writings with research papers. Here are reports that are commonly mistaken with research papers.

    A research paper is not a collection of quotes, and this can be present in different types of writings

    A research paper is not rewriting ideas and thoughts of other people, the internet, or library books

    A research paper is not your opinion about various subjects

    A research paper is not an opinion defense; the aim is to reveal the facts but not to fight the ideas about a subject

    A research paper is not an emotional persuasion; you should use free emotional and neutral language in writing research papers

    The format of research papers in general

    Now that you have learned different types of research, it is important to learn the general format of research papers. The format is the number one way of learning how to write a research paper. This includes:

    Cover page/title page

    This is one of the essential parts of a research paper. The page should include

    Your name

    Instructor’s name

    Date of submission

    Institutional affiliation

    Abstract

    An abstract provides a comprehensive summary of your research. It should provide a comprehensive overview of the research work, your research topic, the importance of your study, the methodology of the study, and the results. don’t provide a list of cited works in this section

    Introduction

    The reader will learn what challenges your research seeks to answer in the opening part. You can also discuss the original study’s relevance and novelty here. In the format of a thesis statement, precisely define the research question.

    Background study

    What motivated you to do this research? What has prior research on this topic said or disclosed? The background study section is where you might include historical information or define earlier hypotheses that help put your research into context. It’s also an excellent time to think about your readers and what facts they’ll need to follow along with the remaining of your work.

    Method of study

    Understanding if you utilized quantitative or
    quantitative methodologies
    is crucial to comprehending your research. You can include surveys, tests, and fieldwork research in your list of data collection methods. In scientific investigations, this section is referred to as “Methods and Materials.”

    Findings

    What conclusions do you get from your research? In this area, you should state your observations and provide the data. Keep an objective viewpoint here and save the assessment until the end.

    Conclusion

    In the conclusion part, describe why your results are significant. This section allows you to assess your outcomes and reflect on your approach. Is there any further research that needs to be done for this study?

    Appendix

    Include any extra dense information for the main body of the document in this section. Appendices are helpful when you need to offer additional information that is pertinent but not essential to the document.

    References

    This includes citing all the works cited directly from other authors. It would help if you understood what types of research papers are typically written in APA style.

    To sum up

    There are different types of research papers. Your professor can assign you any type depending on your field of study and level of education. To be on the safer side, ensure you understand each type and its basics.

    If you still need help writing any section or the entire research paper, worry not. Reach out to us for assignment help services.

  • Mental health Essay: Tips on How to Write and Essay Topics

    Any time you have to write an essay on a topic related to psychology, there’s a good probability that you’ll have second thoughts about focusing on topics like psychological stability or common mental disorders. Mental health essay topics encompass a wide variety of concepts from the domains of psychology and neurology.

    Selecting a topic is an important step in the process. Working on the correct topic will force you to conduct extensive research, provide well-reasoned arguments, and craft an engaging conclusion. It can also assist you in capturing the attention of your audience and enticing them to continue reading your essay.

    You may not know where to start, so we’ve put together this guide for you. Read on to find a number of mental illness essay topics and tips on how to write them.

    Tips for writing a great mental health essay

    An essay on mental illness is used to evaluate your critical thinking abilities and your capacity to communicate your thinking in an academic written format. This resource discusses some critical points to consider when writing a mental health essay.

    While reading a student’s essay, instructors will ask themselves the following questions:

    Does this essay meet the assigned task directly?

    Is the expression clear and suitable in style?

    Is it a well-supported position?

    Is it properly referencing pertinent sources?

    Is the essay well-structured? Are the introduction, body, and conclusion unique?

    These questions can be used to reflect on your own writing. Here are six essential techniques to help you meet this criterion.

    1. Examine the question

    Essays written by students are responses to specific queries. Due to the fact that an essay must explicitly address the topic, your initial step should be to analyze the question. Ascertain that you understand precisely what is being requested of you.

    Generally, essay questions are divided into three sections:

    Content terms: Key concepts that are specific to the task

    Limiting terms: The subject’s scope

    Directive terms: What you need to do in relation to the content, e.g. analyze, evaluate and interpret, define, correlate, assess.

    2. Define your point of view

    While planning and preparing to write the essay, you must consider your argument. This entails developing an objective perspective or point of view on the question’s subject, followed by formulating and presenting a specific statement.

    These kinds of statements help define an essay’s argument. They provide coherence by establishing an overarching topic and perspective for the article.

    3. Make use of facts, logic, and research

    To persuade your audience, you must employ evidence and reasoning, which entails referencing and analyzing pertinent research.

    Logic establishes a connection between the evidence and your argument. Rather than simply listing facts, you must evaluate them and demonstrate how it supports your case.

    The evidence consists of specific details that substantiate your assertion. It is frequently illustrated with actual evidence, data, anecdotes, statistics, facts, and figures.

    Research is used to demonstrate how your argument ties to previous work on the topic (citing specific works). Learning can be utilized to bolster your case using logic and facts.

    4. Write a logical essay

    An essay is composed of three primary components: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

    Introduction

    Body

    Conclusion

    5. Write clearly

    A well-written essay that makes sound evidence-based arguments will earn a high mark only if it is worded effectively. Clarity is achieved by meticulous review and editing, which can elevate an average essay to an exceptional one.

    When editing your essay, attempt to view it objectively – almost as if it were written by someone else.

    Consider the following:

    Structure in general

    Have you made it crystal obvious how your primary points support your argument?

    Is the current structure consistent with the ‘road map’ outlined in your introduction?

    Have you adequately shown your reader the transitions between each of your primary points?

    Have you conveyed your case succinctly in your introduction?

    Paragraphs

    Is each paragraph devoted to a single central idea?

    Does each sentence in the paragraph support the paragraph’s central idea?

    Is each paragraph supported by appropriate evidence and reasoning?

    Is each paragraph logically connected to the one preceding it?

    Sentences

    Is it spelled correctly?

    Are your readers able to decipher the connection between sentences?

    Have you avoided redundancy and fluff?

    Is each sentence complete grammatically?

    Provide citations for references

    Finally, verify that your citations are exact and full. Certain faculties demand you to follow a specific citation style (for instance, MLA), while others allow you to use your own. Whichever style you choose, you must adhere to its requirements regularly and effectively.

    How to Choose a Win-Win Mental health  Essay Topic

    Conduct research in the area of your interest to develop a focused and specific topic.

    Avoid being excessively ambitious.

    Identify a knowledge gap.

    Do not be afraid to write on a topic that interests your instructor; it can only benefit you to write about something that will attract them. Consider the following:

    What has piqued your interest during your coursework?

    What have you heard or read that has piqued your interest?

    Discuss your interests with other students.

    Consider the questions on previous exam papers.

    Look for lists of these titles that have been accepted for advanced degrees at different universities.

    Visit a library

    Check whether you are allowed to examine previous essays or dissertations.

    Consult research periodicals

    Consult your tutor for suggestions on what is fascinating and what you are capable of doing effectively.

    Mental health titles for essays

    It’s difficult to find the ideal topic when you have a true interest in and knowledge of a particular subject. If this is the case, you’ll want to have access to as many essay topics as feasible. Below are great essay topics that you may utilize immediately.

    Today’s Most Common Brain Disorders Effective Techniques for Managing Psychological Health

    Depression’s Effects on Psychological Condition

    Can Physical Health Have an Effect on Mental Health?

    In a Cognitive Case, What Role Do Protective Factors Plan?

    Identifying the Primary Influences on Brain Screenings

    How Does Contemporary Society View Cognitive Health Psychology?

    The Critical Role of Psychological and Emotional Health

    The Importance of Consistent Physical Activity in Improving Brain Health

    Psychological Care for Low-Income Citizens in the United States

    The Most Influential Factors Affecting Men’s Psychological Well-Being

    Mental Health Issues Affect People of All Ages

    How Do Risk Factors Affect Cognitive Well-Being?

    Are Mental Health Problems More Common in Homeless Communities?

    The Contribution of Forgiveness to Psychological Well-Being

    Investigating the Connection Between Community Ethics and Psychological Health

    The Critical Role of Elementary Schools in Cognitive Health

    Is Stress Management Effective in Preventing Psychiatric Disorders?

    The Primary Mental Health Protective Factors

    The Relationship Between Mental Health and the Community Economy

    The Most Common Risk Factors for Psychiatric Complications

    The Role of Peer Groups in Assisting Individuals in Overcoming Mental Illness

    The Most Pervasive Mental Health Issues Affecting All Demographics

    The Most Common Psychological Issues Among Students

    What is the Most Efficient Method of Analytic Treatment for Psychological Disorders?

    Common Psychiatric Health Issues in Women and Men: Disparities

    The Most Effective Social Media Health Initiatives

    What Factors Contribute to the Effectiveness of Psychiatric Treatment?

    How is a Mental Health Crisis Defined?

    The Most Common Psychological Disorders among Seniors

    The Primary Factors Affecting Women’s Mental Health

    The Most Frequently Used Therapies for Depressed Patients

    Factors Affecting Psychological Health Treatment Outcomes

    What is Assessment of Mental Health Care?

    Which Causes More Psychological Problems: Trauma or Substance Abuse?

    The Primary Causes of Adolescent Depression

    The Most Frequently Seen Psychological Disorders and Their Treatments

    Treatments for Common Mental Health Conditions That Are Most Effective

    What Are the Advantages of Experiencing a Cognitive Health Crisis?

    How Psychological Health Affects College Students’ Performance

    How Does Poverty Affect Mental Health?

    Can Trauma Affect Cognitive Functioning, and If So, Which Ones?

    The Most Effective Screening Procedures for Psychiatry

    What Are Anxiety Disorders and How Should They Be Treated?

    The Distinction Between Anxiety Disorders

    Can Child Abuse Contribute to Mental Health Problems?

    What Role Do School Programs Play in Promoting Mental Health?

    The Primary Psychological Risk Factors for Health

    Examining the Primary Reasons for the Increasing Rates of Mental Illness in Contemporary Society

    Substance Abuse’s Most Common Psychiatric Problems

    Mental Health Presentation Topics

    Examining Potential Solutions to Stigmatization of Patients with Psychiatric Disorders

    Is Cognitive Impairment a Social Problem?

    The Importance of Reducing Stigmatization of Psychological Illness

    Depression’s Most Effective Psychotherapies

    Child Abuse Increases the Risk of Developing a Mental Disorder in the Future

    The Development of Social Anxiety and the Role of Digital Communication

    Are Holocaust survivors immune to mental illness? What precautions should be made to maintain their mental health?

    Is there ever a time when one should forgive and forget physical violence?

    How can someone suffering from OCD keep their condition from taking over their lives?

    What Effects Does Social Isolation Have on People with Severe Mental Disorders?

    Is social media use damaging students’ mental health? How?

    Have pandemics such as Covid 19 had an effect on the mental health of school-aged children?

    The Relationship Between Arts and Mental Health The Role of School Environments in Providing Mental Health Services Children Require in Order to Succeed in Life A Research Paper Examining Canada’s Mental Health System

    How Mental Health Affects School-Aged Children

    The Risk Factors’ Role The Role Of Play In Mental Health

    How to Evaluate a Community’s Mental Health Status

    Mental Illness Argumentative Essay Topics

    To write an argumentative essay effectively, you must have access to current material in order to gather and present strong evidence. Not all areas pertaining to psychiatric diseases are amenable to in-depth research. Here are some excellent
    argumentative essay
    topics to get you started.

    The Primary Causes of Adolescent Depression and How to Avoid It

    Why Should We Address the High Rate of Adolescent Depression? Seriously

    What Is the Importance of Mental Health Programs in Developing Countries?

    The Primary Reasons Mental Illness is Less Common in the General Population Than in the LGBT Community

    Examining Potential Solutions to Stigmatization of Patients with Psychiatric Disorders

    Is Cognitive Impairment a Social Problem?

    The Importance of Reducing Stigmatization of Psychological Illness

    Postnatal Depression: How to Overcome It

    How Your Mental Health Impacts Your Daily Life

    Why is it Critical to Understand the Subconscious Mind and Develop Self-awareness?

    Persuasive Essay Topics on Mental Illness

    When writing a persuasive essay about psychological disorders, you must adopt a position. To construct a valid argument, you must convince readers of your point of view. The following
    persuasive mental illness essay topics
    can assist you in locating pertinent proof and substantial, factual material.

    What Causes Psychological Addiction in Video Games

    The Contribution of Social Media Platforms to the Development of Eating Disorders

    School Programs Can Assist Students with Learning Disabilities Significantly

    Is Depression Inheritable?

    Depression’s Most Effective Psychotherapies

    Child Abuse Increases the Risk of Developing a Mental Disorder in the Future

    The Development of Social Anxiety and the Role of Digital Communication

    Parenting Styles and Antisocial Personality Disorder

    Chronic Stress and Anxiety as the Leading Causes of Breakups in Long-Term Relationships

    The Effects of Mental Health Legislation

    Argumentative Essay Topics about Mental Health

    The times are changing, and more individuals are discussing mental health. Although mental health continues to be a contentious issue in our society.

    What Causes Psychological Addiction in Video Games

    The Contribution of Social Media Platforms to the Development of Eating Disorders

    School Programs Can Assist Students with Learning Disabilities Significantly

    Is Depression Inheritable?

    Depression’s Most Effective Psychotherapies

    Child Abuse Increases the Risk of Developing a Mental Disorder in the Future

    The Development of Social Anxiety and the Role of Digital Communication

    Parenting Styles and Antisocial Personality Disorder

    Chronic Stress and Anxiety as the Leading Causes of Breakups in Long-Term Relationships

    The Effects of Mental Health Legislation

    Physical and mental health Argumentative Essay Topics

    What exactly are phobias? What are the most prevalent fears that people have? What are the strangest fears you’ve encountered?

    Should offenders be subjected to genetic testing? Should evidence that a defendant lacked impulse control or any other inherited mental impairments be considered during a trial?

    How does American mental health compare to that of other countries?

    Is it possible to tell if someone you care about suffers from a mental illness? What indicators are you looking for?

    How can you determine whether you are mentally ill or not?

    Do media outlets such as video games, films, and music help people release pent-up emotion and hence improve their mental health, or do they tend to make people more violent, angry, and fearful?

    Is mental illness a hereditary condition? How much do genes influence an individual’s ability to maintain mental health?

    Is there a hereditary component to some individuals becoming violent?

    Is color associated with a person’s mental state?

    Are there some individuals who lack a conscience? How do you determine this?

    What effect does obesity have on mental health?

    Can doctors completely heal troops suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder? How?

    What are the most prevalent mental diseases among returning soldiers?

    Are Holocaust survivors immune to mental illness? What precautions should be made to maintain their mental health?

    Is there ever a time when one should forgive and forget physical violence?

    How can someone suffering from OCD keep their condition from taking over their lives?

    Argumentative Essay Topics About Mental Health in Schools

    What are the most often occurring causes of depression and anxiety among adolescents?

    Can a parent’s divorce have an effect on a college student’s mental health? Explain?

    Has the rate of depression among adolescents increased over the last two decades? How should this matter be resolved?

    How should parents safeguard their school-aged children’s mental health?

    Are adopted children as intellectually healthy as biological children?

    Why do teenagers commit acts of self-and other-harm in schools?

    Can a child’s mental health be harmed by a prolonged absence of play and lockdowns? How?

    What Effects Does Social Isolation Have on People with Severe Mental Disorders?

    Is social media use damaging students’ mental health? How?

    Have pandemics such as Covid 19 had an effect on the mental health of school-aged children?

    Is there any evidence that physical activity benefits mental health in school-aged children?

    Do children under the age of five years cognitively adapt more easily to their parents’ divorce than older children?

    Does bullying have an effect on a child’s mental health and educational development? How?

    Mental disorders essay topics on Awareness

    Should mental health awareness be a top priority when it comes to establishing a culture of healthy living in every country? Why?

    How should society integrate mentally ill patients?

    What is the definition of mental illness? How can you determine if someone has a mental illness?

    Should the government support mental health facility fees? What are the advantages?

    Is our civilization slipping away from reality? Could this be contributing to an increase in mental illness?

    What policies should the government implement to support citizens’ mental health stability?

    Is there any value to a society’s understanding of mental health issues? Reasons

    Mental Health Essay Topics and Ideas

    Mental Health and Homelessness

    How Does Forgiveness Affect Mental Health Quality?

    Social media marketing that works Promotional Strategies for Mental Health

    As a means of ensuring the quality of your mental and emotional health

    Child Abuse as a Contributing Factor to Mental Health

    Aspects of Mental Health That Are Frequently Misunderstood and Treated

    Is There Any Positive Aspect To A Mental Health Crisis?

    Effective Techniques for Managing and Treating Mental Illness

    The Importance of Maintaining Good Mental and Emotional Health

    A Research Paper on Mental Health Care in America for Low-Income Earners

    Mental Health Issues Affect People of All Ages

    The Relationship Between Arts and Mental Health The Role of School Environments in Providing Mental Health Services Children Require in Order to Succeed in Life A Research Paper Examining Canada’s Mental Health System

    How Mental Health Affects School-Aged Children

    The Risk Factors’ Role The Role Of Play In Mental Health

    How to Evaluate a Community’s Mental Health Status

    How Does Rising Poverty Affect Mental Health?

    Mental Health and Its Consequences Requirements for Becoming a Mental Health Nurse in the Community Economy

    Essay on the Importance of Advanced School Programs for Mental Health

    How Does Physical Health Affect Mental Health?

    The Importance of Protective Factors in a Mental Case

    An Essay on Mental and Emotional Health Management

    How is Mental Health Perceived Psychologically?

    How Mental Health Affects the Ethics of a Community

    Essay Analytical on the Appropriate Treatment of Mental Disorders

    Recognize the Factors Affecting Mental Health Care Assessment Mental Health Screenings and Treatment

    The Most Common Factors Affecting Women’s Mental Health

    What Effects Does Physical Activity Have on Mental Health?

    Which Causes the Most Mental Health Problems—Trauma or Substance Abuse?

    The Most Pervasive Mental Health Issues in Our Societies

    How Do Men’s
    Mental Health
    Factors Affect Their Well-Being?

    Depression and Mental Health: A Relationship

    Mental IllnessTopics to Write About

    Has anyone ever discussed mental health with you? What did you discover?

    Do mental health memes and jokes help to humiliate those who are struggling or to de-stigmatize mental illness? Why?

    How can you best assist someone who is experiencing difficulties with their mental health?

    Are there folks you know that are candid about their mental health? What effect does this have on you?

    Why is self-care critical for mental health?

    Why is mental health stigma so pervasive?

    Why is suicide said to as a “permanent solution to a transient problem”? What exactly does this imply?

    Why is it that encouraging someone who is depressed to “just try to be happy” is like telling someone who has a broken limb to “just try to walk”?

    Should individuals with established mental health problems be barred from participating in particular activities, such as driving a car or possessing a firearm? What are your reasons for or against it?

    Are non-lethal self-inflicted wounds dangerous? Why?

    People take several measures to improve their physical health—but far less to safeguard their mental wellbeing. Why do you believe this is the case?

    Could therapy be good for individuals who do not have a mental health problem? What are your reasons for or against it?

    Do you ever experience difficulties with your own mental health? How do you feel about that?

    Individuals seek medical attention for their bodies without embarrassment. Should they be ashamed to consult a psychiatrist about their minds? What are your reasons for or against it?

    Why are certain groups of people predisposed to mental health problems such as depression?

    What are some of the reasons why people are afraid to get help for their mental illness?

    Why is it good for individuals struggling with mental health concerns to hear from others who share their experiences?

    Do you know how to seek assistance if you ever find yourself in need? What would you do in this situation?

    Would you consider seeing a therapist in the future? What are your reasons for or against it?

    What is one thing you could do on a consistent basis to improve your mental health?

    Best Mental Health Topics for Your Dissertation in the Year 2021

    Kids and their relatives with cancer: psychological challenges

    Hematopoietic device reaction in ophthalmology patient’s radiation therapy

    Psychological effects of cyberbullying Vs. physical bullying: A counter study

    Whether or not predictive processing is a theory of perceptual consciousness?

    Importance of communication in a relationship

    Eating and personality disorders

    Analysis of teaching, assessment, and evaluation of students and learning differences

    Social and psychological effects of virtual networks

    The role of media in provoking aggression

    What is the impact of
    social media
    platforms on the mental well-being of adults?

    The contemporary practical management approach to treating personality disorders

    How is Prozac being used in the modern-day to treat self-diagnosed depression?

    Are women more prone to suffer from mental disorders than men: Comparative analysis

    The impact of breakups on the mental health of men?

    A theoretical analysis of the Impact of emotional attachment on mental health?

    How do social media friendships contribute to poor mental health?

    What role do parents play in ensuring the mental well-being of their children?

    A study on the mental health of soldiers returning from Iraq?

    How the contemporary media practices in the UK are leading to mental health problems?

    What is the impact of television advertising on the mental development of children in the UK?

    How deteriorating mental health can have an impact on physical health?

    The relationship between unemployment and mental health

    The mental health problems of prisoners in the United Kingdom

    The mental well-being of
    industry workers
    in China

    Is the provision of mental health care services in the United Kingdom effective?

    What are the mental health problems the minorities in the United Kingdom face?

    The impact the Coronavirus has had on the mental health of the Chinese people

    How to create change in mental health organizations in China?

    Addressing the mental health concerns of the Syrian refugees in the UK

    The  Bottom line

    Writing a mental health essay is no cakewalk. It necessitates in-depth research, logical sentences, and clear articulation of the points. And with the proper selection of a mental health essay topic, you will get started on a good foot. Use the mental health essay tips listed above and select the mental health essay topic you prefer to get started.

  • Best nursing education topics

    Completing assignments and term papers can be a piece of cake if only your tutor is to provide you with the best nursing education topics, right? What happens when they fail to provide those hot topics in nursing education? Well, don’t fret; this guide will provide all the necessary topics for your career achievement.

    When you need to jot down a nursing paper, it all boils down to selecting a topic. Ensure the topic is authentic and strong enough to obtain favorable feedback from your stringent professor. Are you finding it difficult to narrow your topic down to something that can be authored without duplicating previously written work?

    How tricky is it to avoid falling into the plagiarism snare? Worry, no more. A solid study topic should contain an overview of even the most common medical problems, as well as a good proposal for what adjustments should be made.

    Nursing patient education topics

    One really important aspect of nursing is patient education. Teaching a patient is viewed as a fundamental preventative strategy. In a healthcare system, prevention strategies are considered less cost-effective and a productive way of prevention.

    Nursing education topics for patients are divided into four groups. A nurse can assist with the following four patient education topics:

    Promotion of health

    Injury and disease prevention

    Restoration of health

    Coping

     Through the teaching of the following nursing patient education topics, vaccines, and other interventions whose aim is to prevent diseases or ailments from occurring is achieved. Therefore, educating a patient is critical to their overall health.

    Education topics on health promotion

    Family violence

    Exercise

    Pregnancy and family planning

    Immunizations

    Hormone replacement and menopause

    Nutrition

    Osteoporosis

    Injury prevention and safety

    Screening for common illnesses (e.g., cholesterol, blood pressure)

    Self-examination of the breast and testicles

    Counseling on sexuality

    Quitting smoking

    Stress reduction

    Abuse of substances

    Weight management

    Anticipatory well-child advice

    Education topics on disease management

    Human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted illnesses (HIV)

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/asthma

    Depression/anxiety

    Arthritis

    Headaches

    Diabetes

    Hyperlipidemia

    Hypertension

    Sports-related injuries

    Obesity

    Otitis media/upper respiratory infections

    Nursing education research topics

    For successful completion of your research and culmination of your studies, you require unique and researchable nursing education research topics. The secret to emerging the top dog is by selecting the best nursing education topics. Here are examples of topics to refer to if stuck

    Nursing research topics on kids

    Effective methods for reducing newborn harm during birth.

    Do childhood health difficulties have an impact on adult health?

    What are the main causes of child death?

    Are children’s malnutrition treatments effective?

    What are the most common causes of seizures in children?

    Obesity-causing factors in youngsters.

    Eating disorders are common among children. Is it possible that social media is to blame?

    The causes of ADHD and how to treat it.

    What psychological elements of infant care are involved?

    How does genetics contribute to childhood diabetes?

    What are some ethical guidelines?

    Over the last 50 years, neonatal care has evolved and progressed.

    Discuss stem cell therapies for children’s disorders.

    Explain the connection between vaccination and autism.

    Discuss how antibiotic resistance affects children.

    Nursing research topics on geriatrics

    Malnutrition’s consequences on the organ system

    Is there a link between diet and dementia?

    How beneficial is a healthy diet in preventing osteoporosis?

    What effect does aging have on our immune system?

    What are the causes and risks of depressive episodes later in life?

    Some effective strategies to keep elderly patients from becoming delirious.

    Important care measures for older people with alcoholism.

    What emergencies do cancer patients have in their later years face?

    In severely ill patients, how can an extended hospital stay cause complications?

    How can elderly folks keep their teeth clean?

    Dehydration of the body

    In the old, the nerve structure and cognitive processes change.

    The cardio-vascular program’s effects as people age.

    Urinary tract infection predisposing factors and detection in the elderly.

    Nursing research topics on midwifery

    Maternal depression has several major risk factors.

    What factors contribute to a pleasant parenting experience?

    Prenatal yoga effects and benefits on neonates and women.

    What are the hazards and causes of an unfavorable pregnancy?

    What is the effectiveness of midwifery?

    Preventive interventions for newborns with hypoglycemia.

    Pain is managed during childbirth using effective relaxation therapies and techniques 

    What are the effects of sleep disturbances on both mother and child?

    The most effective technique to deal with emotional and physical changes that occur during pregnancy.

    The most effective advice for caring for a newborn.

    What role does faith play in labor and delivery?

    Discuss the signs and symptoms of birthing with other women.

    The link between diabetes and pregnancy: risk factors and management options

    Nursing research topics on mental health

    What impact does social networking have on mental health?

    Write about the variables that contribute to anorexia.

    Bipolar disorder’s effects and causes.

    How does the deep brain work?

    What factors contribute to depression?

    The connection between computer games and adolescent depression.

    What can be done to help stroke sufferers restore their motor functions?

    How may post-traumatic stress disorders be avoided?

    Give a thorough analysis of the dementia treatment options.

    What are the dangers of having anorexia?

    The most common causes of stress in police personnel.

    What hereditary variables play a role in bipolar disorder?

    What hereditary variables play a role in bipolar disorder?

    Examine the brain rehabilitation mirror treatment exercises.

    What role do antipsychotics play in the treatment of delirium?

    Individual experiences and self-identity in schizophrenia.

    Nursing research topics on occupational therapy

    Returning to Work Preparation for Anxiety Patients

    The Role of Occupation Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness

    Personal Occupational Therapy Program Development Strategies

    Occupational Therapy with Animal Assistants

    Substance Abuse Patients’ Occupational Therapy

    Obesity Prevention for Teenagers in the 21st Century

    Non-Speaking Patients’ Occupational Therapy

    Returning to Work with a Prosthesis: Preparing Patients

    Cats as a Treatment Tool for Depressed Patients

    Nursing research dissertation topics

    Diabetic Patients’ Injuries and Treatment

    Creating a much-needed Hospital Environment for the Elderly Patients

    The Relationship Between Nursing Assistance and Patient Stress 

    Treatment Strategies for PTSD clients

    Drug Dependency Program Management

    Burnout Prevention Strategies for Nurses

    Acute Pain Patients’ Treatment

    The Benefits and Drawbacks of the Modern Independent Nursing System

    Patients with Communication Difficulties: treatment and diagnosis

    Constant Pharmacological Learning for Nurses: Needs and Strategies

    Examples of dissertation topics in nursing education

    Most of the online dissertation topics in nursing education have been handled by students around the globe. However, don’t you cower from pursuing a career in nursing? Here is a list of topics for continuing nursing education students.

    Why do clients enjoy home-based healthcare rather than hospital admission?

    What would it take to suspend your
    nursing career
    for a long time and then return?

    The impact of technological improvements on the nursing profession

    Nurses’ pay is insufficient to compensate for their long hours.

    The increasing rivalry between nurse practitioners and recent graduates looking for long-term employment

    The significance of workplace learning and training programs for the nurses

    Understanding a patient requires good communication skills from the nurse.

    The importance of nonverbal cues in forming bonds with people who are suffering from extreme disease and pain

    Methods for increasing community nurses’ effectiveness

    The link between personal growth and success

    Emergency nursing education topics for students

    Is it about time to hand in that assignment but you still have no clue where to begin? Do you have any ideas on good nursing education topics? How about referring to the following hot emergency nursing education topics? They will not only give you a clue but also jump start your writing process

    Bettering the odds for a drowning person

    Upgrading patient flow

    Sepsis identification

    Pediatric shock and trauma

    The best approaches for overcoming exposure to
    pepper spray

    Drug screening and alcohol for teen patients

    The effect of a taser on the cardiac disorders

    Reducing the amount of violence in ERs

    Improving access to emergency care in rural areas

    Administration of medicines nasally

    Water intoxication in kids’ recognition

    Dealing with a miscarriage

    Improving a patient’s behavior

    Improvement of psychiatric and triage screening

    Handling a pediatric fall victim’

    Terror attacks and disasters; how nurses can improve individual preparedness

    Remaining behind for resuscitation as a family

    Care for staff after the demise of a child improvement

    Treatment and identification of abused females

    How to deal with ‘human trafficking ‘in the HR

    Have you ever come across nursing in-service education topics?

    The most popular online nursing in-service education topics are guaranteed to pique your attention, whether you’re planning some forthcoming in-service learning for caregivers or attending one yourself. Ensure your in-service programs include a choice of alternatives for the nursing staff in attendance, and also enough interaction and pauses between sessions.

    A few of these nursing education topics include

    What’s the Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Falling?

    Management of Body and Blood Fluid Spills

    Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Respiratory Resident Care – 

    Caring for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Sufferers – 

    Caring for People who are at risk of Falling

    Healthcare Communications

    Cultural Diversity

    Depression, Stress, and Suicide Prevention

    Diabetes and Insulin Administration

    Care of aged patients with Enterotomy Feeding Tub

    Range of motion, lifting, positioning, and transferring are all aspects of psychosocial care.

    A Focus on the Med Pass in Reducing Medication Errors

    A Focus on the Med Pass in Reducing Medication Errors

    HIPAA and Resident Rights

    Respiratory Conditions

    Hydration and nutrition

    Handling Residents Safely

    Skin Care for Senior Citizens

    Nurse Aides’ Social Media Guidelines

    Healthcare providers and nurses should follow these social media guidelines.

    Stress

    The Care Process for Fall Prevention

    HIPAA and Resident Rights

    The Care Process for Fall Prevention

    The Hospice Caregiver’s Function

    Hospice Caregiver’s Spiritual and Religious Profile

    Introduction to Therapeutic Diets

    Handling Residents Safely

    Dementia Treatment

    Harassment at Work

    Skin Care for the aged

    Comprehending dystonia

    Technology for Fall Management

    Samples of trending topics for nursing education workshop

    The following key debate areas have now been assigned to workshop themes. First, educational issues in nursing educational programs strive to explore the implications of simulations and other innovation systems on student nurses’ and caregivers’ learning outcomes, as well as legal and ethical considerations.

    Second, themes on society educational programs are intended to address the role of technology in raising community health awareness. Finally, a workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of digital methodologies as effective tools for improving both applications in clinical settings and nursing process learning.

    Have you any clue about the topics for the nursing education workshop? Today is your lucky day. Here are a number of topics to jump start your assignment and pacify your curiosity

    Methods of traditional simulation (e.g., standardized patient, role-playing, part-task trainer)

    Simulation software and web-based simulation

    High-resolution simulation

    Modeled situations

    The effect of technology-based educational methods on the learning outcomes of a student nurses

    Health outcomes and patient safety and how they are affected by nurse learning outcomes.

    The technology of Information and Communication (ICT)

    Trainers’ education

    Interactive evaluation

    Student participation

    E-education and e-learning

    The effect of electronic clinical recording systems on
    nursing profession
    learning

    Impact of standardized taxonomies in electronic health records on nursing process learning

    Models of blended learning

    In community-health education programs, technology-enhanced learning approaches

    Technology and health literacy

    Hot trending nursing topics

    Have you recently joined a
    nursing school
    to upgrade your education or to freshly start a nursing course? Do you know the hottest and trending nursing education topics? Here are the top ten trending topics you should be familiar with

    COVID-19 wave impacts caregivers 

    Focusing on mental health.

    More nurses are on the road, why?

    A nursing shortage 

    Entrepreneurship among nurses

    Disaster preparedness and public health 

    Nurse ingenuity

    Technology advancement.

    Equity in health

    Collaborations between professionals

    Examples of health education topics in community health nursing

    You might be in dire need of the best nursing education topics on community health but, somehow can’t quite get any, right. You are no longer at ease because the deadline is approaching and at a fast rate too. Worry no more, here is a list of health education topics in community health nursing

    Chronic illness

    Preventing injuries and violence

    Chemical incidents

    Behavioral health/mental disease

    Pregnancy by accident

    Cardiovascular diseases

    Cervical cancer

    Oral hygiene

    Tobacco consumption

    Abuse of substances

    Nutrition

    Physical exercise

    Preventing obesity

    adolescent health

    Breastfeeding

    Cancer

    Addictive habits

    Chronic respiratory illnesses

    Pregnancy termination

    Aging

    Cholera

    Congenital anomalies

    Alcohol

    Coronavirus disease

    diabetes

    Child growth and development

    Anemia

    Defining loss of hearing

    The Ebola disease

    Abuse of the elderly

    Safety in blood transfusion

    Brain health

    Epilepsy

    Contraception

    Foodborne diseases

    Health equity

    Promotion of health

    Dieting

    HIV/AIDS

    Sleeping sickness

    Patients’ rights

    Infant nutrition

    Sterility

    Malaria

    Neonate health

    Oral health hygiene

    Palliative patient care

    Pneumonia

    Sexual health

    STI s

    Child abuse

    Gender violence

    Yellow fever

    Nursing assistance curriculum

    CNA classes are a great option if you want to get into nursing and gain essential clinical training in a short amount of time and at a low cost. When you complete the CNA training you are prepared to assist your patients with their everyday tasks.

    Have you decided to join those classes? If you have, are you aware of the typical curriculum that will be offered once you enroll? Your curriculum will contain the following nursing assistant education topics

    Patient Protection and hygiene

    Communication Skills for Professionals

    Basic requirements

    Personal Care and Exercise as examples of daily activities.

    Fluids and food

    Mental Wellness

    Elimination

    Signs and Symptoms

    Special Instructions

    Interesting research topics in nursing education

    You may be required to submit your nursing research assignment before completing your nursing degree in order to demonstrate your knowledge in a certain field of nursing. Nursing is a large area, and finding engaging research topics in nursing education to pursue can take some time.

    It’s beneficial to think about what topic would be the right fit for you. Ensure that the topic you choose is explorative, fascinating, relevant, authentic, specific, and meaningful. Below is a detailed list of interesting nursing education topics to guide you in your area of study

    Research topics on childhood nursing

    The impact of antibiotics on a child’s immunity

    Environmental contaminants and their effects on children

    Early-life repercussions of passive smoking consumption

    Pediatric care morals

    Diabetes in kids has genetic influences.

    Is newborn care better than it happened to be 50 years ago?

    How has cancer treatment for children progressed?

    What has since changed in newborn care in the prior 50 years?

    How a child’s health influences their well-being later on in their life

    How efficient are therapies for malnutrition in children?

    How should one deal with the psychological concerns in kids suffering from physical ailments?

    How to recognize and treat young children with respiratory ailments

    How can taking care of children in inpatient heart care be improved?

    How do we keep your baby safe during labor?

    How can you avoid malnutrition in small children?

    Environmental contaminants have a prenatal influence.

    ADHD presentation and therapy

    Obesity prevention steps for the young children

    A child’s ability to resist antibiotics

    Pediatric illness stem cell treatments

    The number one cause of child death

    Causes of obesity in young kids

    Research topics on adult nursing

    An assessment of oral and dental health

    Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of health care

    Benefits of collaborative nursing

    Analyzing depression’s causes

    Assessing the differences in cardiovascular care between women and men

    A look into the dietary differences

    An examination of nursing’s history and function in health care

    Consideration of the impact of culture on the nursing field in various countries

    Nurses need effective techniques to manage their mental wellness.

    Data obtaining ethics in seniors’ healthcare system

    The process of nursing evolution in a certain historical period

    Treatment for binge eating in the past and contemporary analysis

    Bipolar disorder treatments that aren’t chemical

    Nursing strategies to curb the spread and transmission of infectious illnesses

    Is there morality in a mercy killing?

    Acute coronary syndrome therapies

    Medical history

    Anxiety disorder history of treatment

    Migraine therapy history with illustrations and commentary

    Restless leg syndrome treatment

    Chronic anxiety disorders triggers

    Research topics on elderly nursing

    Cardiovascular degeneration and age-associated variables

    Complications associated with lengthy hospital stays are examined.

    Diet as a concern in dementia study

    Analysis of the immune system’s influence on aging 

    Analysis of indications of malnutrition in the elderly

    A look into the role of the nurse in advanced-care preparation

    Improved pain treatment options for older people

    Vaccination case study for all the elderly

    Parkinson’s ailment case study

    Using physical restrictions on older patients in an acceptable manner

    Intensive care morals for the geriatric population

    Medical emergencies related to geriatric cancer patients’ medication

    Preventing stumbles and injuries in the elderly

    Strategies for improving the oral health of older patients

    Dehydration detection strategies for children

    Research topics on women’s health

    Premenstrual syndrome emotional symptoms examination.

    An examination into preventive measures of sexually transmitted illness

    Sleep disorders in the female gender analysis

    Menopause treatment evaluation

    Immigrant women’s health care evaluation

    Women’s health in different cultures

    Breast cancer diagnosis process

    Female sexual health problems

    Breast cancer screening techniques’ effectiveness

    Environmental variables that contribute to the high incidence of infertility

    Ethical infertility treatment

    Women’s health ethics

    Factors that promote female conception

    The disparity between male and female healthcare workers

    Acne treatments for women

    Research topics on chronic pain management in nursing

    Analyzing the efficacy of non-pharmaceutical pain management in adolescents

    Examining the role of the nurse in managing pain

    patients pharmaceutical and nonchemical pain therapy options for post-surgery clients

    Pain management techniques’ effectiveness in cancer patients

    Cognitive hypnotherapy in treating pain: history and best practices

    Nursing-relevant medication trends in managing pain 

    Haemophiliac pain management

    Treatments for chronic pain

    Research topics on managing the healthcare

    Examining the quality of health care provided in the outpatient settings

    Health-care ethics for the homeless

    Considering health-care diversity

    Considering the ethical implications of nursing uniformity code standards

    Gender norms in nursing evaluation

    Assessing the scarcity of men in the healthcare system

    The impact of digital technology on caregiving as well as it is future

    Hospital human resource management

    Leadership styles in the emergency room management

    Rural approaches require leadership.

    Methods for improving health-care employee relations

    Learning in nursing for the nurse leader

    Nursing to medical doctor career paths

    Nursing in our future: remote care

    Bottom line

    If you are a nurse looking for the best nursing education topics, don’t go any further, we got you. This guide provides the best of the best topics in nursing that you will need to jump-start the writing. You need to carry out that research on a topic that awes your tutor.

    Is your calling focused on transitioning the lives of the less fortunate? You can accomplish this by educating them on all most anything that affects them. Don’t worry if you don’t know of any nursing education topics for patients, we got you all the way.

  • Abigail Harris Depression shadow health transcript

    Abigail Harris Depression shadow health transcript

    Hell. I am xxxx, I will interview you and later conduct a physical exam

    Greet

    06/02/22 7:44 AM EDT

    Hey.

    What brings you here today?

    Question

    06/02/22 7:47 AM EDT

    My son brought me in today on account of my exhaustion. I’ve been feeling very weak and very tired. Most mornings I don’t really feel like getting out of bed.

    Am sorry about that

    Empathize

    06/02/22 7:48 AM EDT

    I’m grateful for that.

    How long have you had your symptoms?

    Question

    06/02/22 7:49 AM EDT

    I’ve lived with my diabetes for 36 years.

    How long have you been feeling exhausted and weak? (Clarified to How long have you been feeling fatigued?.)

    Question

    06/02/22 7:50 AM EDT

    I’ve been tired for quite a while, but I’ve always been able to go about my day alright until about a month ago. It’s been getting worse this last week too… some mornings I just stay in bed. I guess I’m just slowing down more and more, should be expected at my age I suppose Abigail Harris Depression shadow health transcript . (Clarified to how long I have been fatigued.)

    Do you feel fatigued everyday? (Clarified to When are you most tired?.)

    Question

    06/02/22 7:54 AM EDT

    I’ve been exhausted in the morning for almost every day for the past month. This week I’ve been feeling more tired with every day. I do feel a bit more lively in the afternoon, though. (Clarified to when I am most tired.)

    What worsens your symptoms?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:04 AM EDT

    It’s worse in the morning, I suppose but there’s nothing that specifically makes me feel more tired, I just am. From the moment I open my eyes, I’m spent.

    Have you lost interest in daily activities? (Clarified to Do you take interest in activities?.)

    Question

    06/02/22 8:05 AM EDT

    My interests haven’t really changed, I just haven’t really felt like doing any of them. (Clarified to if I take interest in activities.)

    Do you take pleasure in things that you typically would? (Clarified to Do you not find pleasure in things you used to like?.)

    Question

    06/02/22 8:12 AM EDT

    Yes, I no longer feel like really enjoy too much anymore. Going to church, seeing my friends, even family dinner hasn’t seemed as nice as it used to. I’m not sure why, it’s just how I feel. (Clarified to if I do not find pleasure in things I used to like.)

    What relieves your symptoms?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:13 AM EDT

    All I want to do when I feel tired is just lie down. It’s what feels best when I get like that.

    Do you feel depressed?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:16 AM EDT

    Well, I’ve been diagnosed with depression, but I wouldn’t really say I feel particularly sad. I just can’t seem to get interested in anything anymore, and the more I think about it the worse I feel about myself. Some days, I feel like I’d be better off just not waking up one morning.

    Any sleep problems?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:16 AM EDT

    I’ll generally have a little trouble falling asleep and staying like that. I think my doctor called it mild insomnia.

    How often do you experience low energy?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:17 AM EDT

    I’ve been exhausted in the morning for almost every day for the past month. This week I’ve been feeling more tired with every day. I do feel a bit more lively in the afternoon, though.

    How is your appetite?

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    Question

    06/02/22 8:18 AM EDT

    My appetite has been quite small lately, I’ll usually just have something small more days than not.

    Do you feel guilty?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:19 AM EDT

    Well I feel guilty for not really making it out to church… or anywhere for that matter. It’s quite embarrassing to think what it must seem like to all of them.

    Do you feel bad about yourself?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:19 AM EDT

    Frankly, I feel guilty. Guilty and embarrassed, hiding away from the world like I do, stuck in bed.

    Any changes in your concentration?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:20 AM EDT

    Yes, I’ve been having quite a hard time concentrating actually.

    Any changes in speed with moving or eating?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:21 AM EDT

    Not that I’ve noticed, no.

    Any suicidal ideation?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:21 AM EDT

    No, no. It’s not like that. I’ve never wanted to hurt myself before, it’s just. . . if this is it, then I don’t want to have to live with it year in and year out. It’s exhausting.

    Am sorry about that

    Empathize

    06/02/22 8:23 AM EDT

    Its nice to hear you get it.

    Any other health problems?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:25 AM EDT

    I don’t really have anything else. Just the diabetes, depression, and my thyroid.

    Any allergies?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:25 AM EDT

    I’ve never had any trouble with allergies, no.

    Any medication allergies?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:26 AM EDT

    I don’t have medication allergies.

    I have a little farsightedness, but Doctor Williams told me that was normal for someone my age. I have some glasses I use for reading to take care of it anyway.

    Any hearing problems?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:57 AM EDT

    My hearing definitely isn’t as good as it used to be, but my doctor says that’s normal.

    Any cough?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:57 AM EDT

    I haven’t been coughing more than normal, no.

    Any shortness of breath?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:57 AM EDT

    No, I don’t feel like I have any breathing problems right now. But if I walk for too long or go too fast, I’ll get a little short of breath.

    Any chest pain?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:58 AM EDT

    No, I haven’t had any chest pain.

    Any palpitations?

    Question

    06/02/22 8:58 AM EDT

    I don’t have to worry about palpitations. I never have had them.

    I’ve been constipated occasionally for the past month. I’ve only been able to go once every two or three days, and even then I have to strain.

    Any joint pain?

    Question

    06/02/22 9:09 AM EDT

    It doesn’t seem all that serious to me but my joints have been a bit achy. I’m not taking any medication for them, but I do try to rest them when I can.

    Any recent injury?

    Question

    06/02/22 9:10 AM EDT

    No, no recent injuries. I’ve been taking it as easy as I can for the most part these days.

    How would you describe your joint pain?

    Question

    06/02/22 9:11 AM EDT

    It’s just an aching pain in my joints. It’s gotten a little worse over the last few weeks… I haven’t taken anything for it though.

    Any dizziness?

    Question

    06/02/22 9:11 AM EDT

    I wouldn’t say I’m particularly dizzy right at this moment, but I have been lately. I usually feel it in the mornings when I get up. Abigail Harris Depression shadow health transcript

    How do you manage your diabetes?

    Question

    06/02/22 9:12 AM EDT

    I have an insulin regimen that my son helps me with. I usually take some of it with meals, but I haven’t been very hungry so I just take it around those times.

    To better manage your diabetes, you need a proper diet, medication, and exercise

    Educate

    06/02/22 9:15 AM EDT

    Oh, okay. Thank you.

    Do you think your age has contributed to your symptoms? (No matching questions found.)

    Question

    06/02/22 9:17 AM EDT

    Are your symptoms associated with your age? (No matching questions found.)

    Question

    06/02/22 9:18 AM EDT

     Assessed vitals

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 9:18 AM EDT

     Assessed IV bag

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 9:36 AM EDT

     Assessed IV pump Abigail Harris Depression shadow health transcript

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 9:40 AM EDT

     Assessed IV site

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 9:45 AM EDT

     Assessed blood glucose: preprandial and hypoglycemic

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:05 AM EDT

     Assessed urine quality

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:05 AM EDT

    Do you feel safe in your house?

    Question

    06/02/22 10:06 AM EDT

    I feel quite safe at home. My son and his family treat me well, and I love being so close with my grandkids.

     Inspected eyes

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:06 AM EDT

     Inspected mouth

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:06 AM EDT

     Inspected front of neck

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:06 AM EDT

     Inspected abdomen

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected front of right hand

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected front of left hand Abigail Harris Depression shadow health transcript

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected front of legs

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected feet: Skin intact on dorsal and plantar surfaces bilaterally, no evidence of breakdown

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected left shoulder and neck

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected top of left hand

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected left leg

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected left foot: Skin of left foot intact, no evidence of breakdown

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected upper back and neck

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected lower back

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected left palm

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected right palm

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:07 AM EDT

     Inspected back of legs

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:08 AM EDT

     Inspected back of feet: Skin intact on heels bilaterally, no evidence of breakdown

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:08 AM EDT

     Inspected right shoulder and neck

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:08 AM EDT

     Inspected top of right hand

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:08 AM EDT

     Inspected right leg

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:08 AM EDT

     Inspected right foot: Skin of right foot intact, no evidence of breakdown

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:08 AM EDT

     Inspected back of feet: Skin intact on heels bilaterally, no evidence of breakdown

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:08 AM EDT

     Auscultated carotids

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:09 AM EDT

     Auscultate breath sounds

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:09 AM EDT

     Auscultate heart sounds

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:09 AM EDT

     Palpated thyroid: No palpable abnormalities and no tenderness reported

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:10 AM EDT

     Tested fine motor skills

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:10 AM EDT

     Tested grip strength

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:10 AM EDT

     Tested skin turgor

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:10 AM EDT

     Tested capillary refill

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:11 AM EDT

     Tested gait: no hesitancy, steps are continuous, no sway, heels set apart, and less than 12 seconds to complete

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:11 AM EDT

     Assessed general appearance: No eye contact, upright posture, clean clothing, and demonstrates appropriate level of grooming.

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:11 AM EDT

     Assessed attitude toward medical staff: open and cooperative

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:12 AM EDT

     Assessed speech: expected rate of speech, soft speech volume, and no appreciable issues with articulation

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:12 AM EDT

     Assessed mood and affect: stable mood, but affect is blunted or flat

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:12 AM EDT

     Assessed thought process: no presence of thought disturbances

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:12 AM EDT

     Assessed thought content Abigail Harris Depression shadow health transcript

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:12 AM EDT

     Confirmed orientation

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:13 AM EDT

    What is your name and date of birth?

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    Question

    06/02/22 10:13 AM EDT

    Abigail Harris and my date of birth is . . . [Ms. Harris reports her correct date of birth.] Abigail Harris Depression shadow health transcript

    What building are you in now?

    Question

    06/02/22 10:14 AM EDT

    We’re in the hospital — Shadow General.

    What is the date and year?

    Question

    06/02/22 10:14 AM EDT

    Yes, it’s . . . [Ms. Harris reports the correct date and year.]

     Assessed cognition

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:14 AM EDT

    Count backwards from 100 by 7 until you get to the 60s.

    Question

    06/02/22 10:15 AM EDT

    Goodness. Well … 100, 93, 86, 79… [Ms. Harris finishes the sequence]

     Assessed cognition

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:16 AM EDT

    How are apples and oranges alike?

    Question

    06/02/22 10:17 AM EDT

    Those are both fruits.

    How are a lake and ocean alike?

    Question

    06/02/22 10:17 AM EDT

    Those are both bodies of water.

    How are a trumpet and a flute alike?

    Question

    06/02/22 10:18 AM EDT

    Those are both instruments.

     Assessed cognition

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:18 AM EDT

    Repeat and remember burger, tulip, nose, and tea

    Question

    06/02/22 10:19 AM EDT

    Burger, tulip, nose and tea. OK.

    How did you celebrate your last birthday? Abigail Harris Depression shadow health transcript

    Question

    06/02/22 10:19 AM EDT

    I celebrated with my son’s family — my daughter-in-law prepared a nice meal and baked a lovely cake with my grandchildren.

    Repeat the four words from before.

    Question

    06/02/22 10:20 AM EDT

    Burger, tulip, nose, and tea.

    Copy the shapes exactly as you see them.

    Question

    06/02/22 10:21 AM EDT

    OK, I’ll try.

     Assessed insight: demonstrates awareness of illness and willingness to seek treatment

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:21 AM EDT

     Assessed judgment: demonstrates good judgment

    Exam Action

    06/02/22 10:21 AM EDT

    What would you do if you found a stamped envelope on the sidewalk?

    Question

    06/02/22 10:22 AM EDT

    Well, if anyone was around, I suppose I would ask if they dropped the envelope. If not, I would try to find a post box.

  • QSEN Competencies John Larsen Shadow health

    QSEN Competencies John Larsen Shadow health

    QSEN Competencies

    The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Institute works to prepare future nurses in the competencies of Patient-centered Care, Teamwork and Collaboration, Evidence-based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, and Informatics. Additional information about the QSEN competencies is available from
    qsen.org.

    In this assignment you demonstrated QSEN competencies through the actions of interviewing the patient to collect subjective data, assessing the patient to collect objective data, and responding to opportunities to empathize with and educate the patient.

    Using the tabs above you can view the QSEN competencies demonstrated by each of your actions. This unscored feedback is provided to illustrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you have demonstrated that will contribute to the quality and safety of your work as a nurse and your capacity to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care.

     

    ORDER HERE

    Subjective Data Collection

    Skills

    Attitudes

     Established chief complaint

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Quality Improvement

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about onset and duration of symptoms

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record. Navigate the EHR.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about aggravating factors of symptoms

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record. Navigate the EHR.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about relieving factors of symptoms

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record. Navigate the EHR.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about existing health conditions

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Followed up on history of mental health

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the EHR. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Followed up on hypertension diagnosis

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

     Followed up on high cholesterol diagnosis

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record. Navigate the EHR.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Followed up on osteoarthritis diagnosis

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the EHR. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about allergies

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

     Asked specifically about medication allergies

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

     Followed up on codeine allergy

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

     Asked about home medications

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Followed up on last dose of home medications

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

     Followed up on medication for cholesterol

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

     Followed up on medication for hypertension

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about substance use

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Avoid judgment, communicate wisely and maintain confidentiality.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Followed up on alcohol use

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Avoid judgment, communicate wisely and maintain confidentiality.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about caffeine use

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Avoid judgment, communicate wisely and maintain confidentiality.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record. Navigate the EHR.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about family, support system, and living situation

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Avoid judgment, communicate wisely and maintain confidentiality.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record. Navigate the EHR.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about relevant family history

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Avoid judgment, communicate wisely and maintain confidentiality.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about general symptoms

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know..

     Asked about review of systems for HEENT

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about review of systems for respiratory

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about review of systems for cardiovascular

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about review of systems for skin, hair, and nails

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about review of systems for gastrointestinal

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about review of systems for musculoskeletal

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about review of systems for neurological

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about review of systems for psychological

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked “Are you troubled by the following things?”

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked “Are you bothered by the following things?”

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions QSEN Competencies John Larsen Shadow health

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Safety

    Know the complications that could result from neglected anxiety attack.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about changes in sleeping habits

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions QSEN Competencies John Larsen Shadow health .

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. • Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about changes in eating habits

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Safety

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked questions about “more days than not”

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

     Asked about impact of alcohol or drugs in the past year

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care. Navigate the electronic health record. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records. Access patients records only when there is a need to know.

    Objective Data Collection

    Knowledge

    Skills

    Attitudes

     Assessed vitals

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.

    Navigate the EHR. Document and plan patient care in an electronic health record.

    Protect confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health records.

     Inspected eyes

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Inspected legs for edema

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Auscultated breath sounds

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Auscultated heart sounds

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Palpated carotid arteries

    Evidence Based Practice

    Describe the benefits and limitations of selected safety enhancing technologies (CPOE, Automatic alarms, Identification bands, MAR, Barcode scanning for medication administration)

    Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality. Use appropriate strategies to reduce reliance on memory (checklists). Value the contributions of standardization/reliability to safety.

    Safety

    Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes. Describe EBP to include the components of research evidence, clinical expertise and patient/family values.

    Participate effectively in appropriate data collection

    Appreciate strengths and weaknesses of scientific bases for practice. Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

     Palpated brachial arteries

    Evidence Based Practice

    Describe the benefits and limitations of selected safety enhancing technologies (CPOE, Automatic alarms, Identification bands, MAR, Barcode scanning for medication administration)

    Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality. Use appropriate strategies to reduce reliance on memory (checklists). Value the contributions of standardization/reliability to safety.

    Safety

    Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes. Describe EBP to include the components of research evidence, clinical expertise and patient/family values.

    Participate effectively in appropriate data collection

    Appreciate strengths and weaknesses of scientific bases for practice. Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

     Palpated radial arteries

    Evidence Based Practice

    Describe the benefits and limitations of selected safety enhancing technologies (CPOE, Automatic alarms, Identification bands, MAR, Barcode scanning for medication administration)

    Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality. Use appropriate strategies to reduce reliance on memory (checklists). Value the contributions of standardization/reliability to safety.

    Safety

    Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes. Describe EBP to include the components of research evidence, clinical expertise and patient/family values.

    Participate effectively in appropriate data collection

    Appreciate strengths and weaknesses of scientific bases for practice. Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

     Palpated femoral arteries

    Evidence Based Practice

    Describe the benefits and limitations of selected safety enhancing technologies (CPOE, Automatic alarms, Identification bands, MAR, Barcode scanning for medication administration)

    Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality. Use appropriate strategies to reduce reliance on memory (checklists). Value the contributions of standardization/reliability to safety.

    Safety

    Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes. Describe EBP to include the components of research evidence, clinical expertise and patient/family values.

    Participate effectively in appropriate data collection

    Appreciate strengths and weaknesses of scientific bases for practice. Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

     Palpated popliteal arteries

    Evidence Based Practice

    Describe the benefits and limitations of selected safety enhancing technologies (CPOE, Automatic alarms, Identification bands, MAR, Barcode scanning for medication administration)

    Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality. Use appropriate strategies to reduce reliance on memory (checklists). Value the contributions of standardization/reliability to safety.

    Safety

    Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes. Describe EBP to include the components of research evidence, clinical expertise and patient/family values.

    Participate effectively in appropriate data collection

    Appreciate strengths and weaknesses of scientific bases for practice. Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

     Palpated tibial arteries

    Evidence Based Practice

    Describe the benefits and limitations of selected safety enhancing technologies (CPOE, Automatic alarms, Identification bands, MAR, Barcode scanning for medication administration)

    Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality. Use appropriate strategies to reduce reliance on memory (checklists). Value the contributions of standardization/reliability to safety.

    Safety

    Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes. Describe EBP to include the components of research evidence, clinical expertise and patient/family values.

    Participate effectively in appropriate data collection

    Appreciate strengths and weaknesses of scientific bases for practice. Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

     Palpated dorsalis pedis arteries

    Evidence Based Practice

    Describe the benefits and limitations of selected safety enhancing technologies (CPOE, Automatic alarms, Identification bands, MAR, Barcode scanning for medication administration)

    Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality. Use appropriate strategies to reduce reliance on memory (checklists). Value the contributions of standardization/reliability to safety.

    Safety

    Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes. Describe EBP to include the components of research evidence, clinical expertise and patient/family values.

    Participate effectively in appropriate data collection

    Appreciate strengths and weaknesses of scientific bases for practice. Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

     Assessed EKG readings

    Patient Centered Care

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed lab results

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed orientation

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Evaluated abstract thinking

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Evaluated attention span

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Evaluated comprehension

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Evaluated general knowledge

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values. Evaluate patient’s diagnostic measures to rule out physical conditions, psychological conditions that mimic physiological issues, or any co-morbid conditions.

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Evaluated judgment

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Evaluated memory

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed appearance

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed motor skills

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Safety

    Know the complications that could result from neglected anxiety attack.

    Assess own competency in handling patient with anxiety disorder.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed speech

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed affect

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed thought processes

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed thought content

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed perception

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed intellect

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

     Assessed insight

    Evidence Based Practice

    Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries.

    Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice.

    Informatics

    Identify essential information that must be available in a common database.

    Navigate the EHR.

    Value technologies that support clinical decision-making, error detection, care coordination and maintain confidentiality.

    Education & Empathy

    Knowledge

    Skills

    Attitudes

     Empathized with patient’s symptoms

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values.

    Know own limitations in knowledge required for comprehensive nursing care, and assume multidisciplinary role to seek clarification. Avoid judgment, communicate wisely and maintain confidentiality.

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Learn the role for each health care provider accountable for the case presented

    Safety

    Remain with the patient during anxiety episode, educate the patient (and family) regarding the disorder, accompanied signs and symptoms, and how to cope and manage the situation.

    Assess own competency in handling patient with anxiety disorder.

     Empathized with patient’s lack of solid support system

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values.

    Know own limitations in knowledge required for comprehensive nursing care, and assume multidisciplinary role to seek clarification. Avoid judgment, communicate wisely and maintain confidentiality.

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Learn the role for each health care provider accountable for the case presented. Recognize the appropriate referral system if needed.

    Demonstrate effective communication style among health care providers responsible for the case.

    Advocate for the patient when needed.

    Safety

    Know the complications that could result from neglected anxiety attack.

    Remain with the patient during anxiety episode, educate the patient (and family) regarding the disorder, accompanied signs and symptoms, and how to cope and manage the situation.

    Assess own competency in handling patient with anxiety disorder.

     Educated patient on effects of anxiety

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values.

    Know own limitations in knowledge required for comprehensive nursing care, and assume multidisciplinary role to seek clarification. Avoid judgment, communicate wisely and maintain confidentiality.

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Learn the role for each health care provider accountable for the case presented.

     Educated patient on dietary impacts

    Patient Centered Care

    Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values.

    Know own limitations in knowledge required for comprehensive nursing care, and assume multidisciplinary role to seek clarification. Avoid judgment, communicate wisely and maintain confidentiality.

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Learn the role for each health care provider accountable for the case presented.

     Empathized with patient about worry surrounding relevant family history and risk factors

    Patient Centered Care

    QSEN Competencies John Larsen Shadow health  Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in sign in symptoms of anxiety disorder in general, and in particular to the case presented. Consider patient thoughts, feelings, family involvement, and demographics.

    Provide care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Assess patient needs, and values.

    Know own limitations in knowledge required for comprehensive nursing care, and assume multidisciplinary role to seek clarification. Avoid judgment, communicate wisely and maintain confidentiality.

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Learn the role for each health care provider accountable for the case presented. Recognize the appropriate referral system if needed QSEN Competencies John Larsen Shadow health .

    Advocate for the patient when needed.

  • John Larsen Anxiety shadow health Objective Data

    John Larsen Anxiety shadow health Objective Data

    Objective Data Collection: 26.05 of 27 (96.48%)

     Correct

     Partially correct

     Incorrect

     Missed

     Assessed Vitals

    0.8 of 1 point

    Temperature 
    (1/5 point)

     Normothermic

     Hyperthermic

     Hypothermic

    Blood Pressure 
    (No point)

     Normotensive

     Hypertensive

     Hypotensive

    Heart Rate 
    (1/5 point)

     Normal

     Tachycardic

     Bradycardic

    John Larsen Anxiety shadow health Objective Data

    Respiratory Rate 
    (1/5 point)

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     Normal

     Tachypnea

     Bradypnea

    O2 Saturation 
    (1/5 point)

     Normal

     Hypoxemia

     Inspected Legs

    1 of 1 point

    Right: Edema 
    (1/2 point)

     No edema

     Pitting

     Non-pitting

    Left: Edema 
    (1/2 point)

     No edema

     Pitting

     Non-pitting

     Auscultated Carotid Arteries

    1 of 1 point

    Right 
    (1/2 point)

     No bruit

     Bruit

    Left 
    (1/2 point)

     No bruit

     Bruit

     Auscultated Breath Sounds

    0.5 of 1 point

    Breath Sounds 
    (No point)

     Clear in all areas

     Diminished in some areas

     Absent in some areas

    Adventitious Sounds 
    (1/2 point)

     No adventitious sounds

     Wheezing

     Fine crackles

     Stridor

     Rhonchi

     Rales

     Auscultated Heart Sounds

    1 of 1 point

    Heart Sounds 
    (1/3 point)

     S1 and S2 audible

     S1, S2, and S3 audible

     S1, S2, and S4 audible

     S1, S2, S3, and S4 audible

    Extra Heart Sounds 
    (1/3 point)

     No extra sounds

     Gallops

     Murmur

     Friction rub

     Valve clicks

    Rate And Rhythm 
    (1/3 point)

     Regular rate and rhythm

     Irregular rate

     Arrhythmia

     Palpated Carotid Arteries

    1 of 1 point

    Right: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No thrill

     Thrill

    Right: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

    Left: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No thrill

     Thrill

    Left: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

     Palpated Radial Arteries

    1 of 1 point

    Right: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No Thrill

     Thrill

    Right: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

    Left: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No Thrill

     Thrills

    Left: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

     Palpated Brachial Arteries

    1 of 1 point

    Right: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No Thrill

     Thrills

    Right: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

    Left: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No Thrill

     Thrills

    Left: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

     Palpated Femoral Arteries

    1 of 1 point

    Right: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No thrill

     Thrill

    Right: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

    Left: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No thrill

     Thrill

    Left: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

     Palpated Popliteal Arteries

    1 of 1 point

    Right: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No thrill

     Thrill

    Right: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

    Left: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No thrill

     Thrill

    Left: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

     Palpated Tibial Arteries

    1 of 1 point

    Right: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No Thrill

     Thrills

    Right: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

    Left: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No Thrill

     Thrills

    Left: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

     Palpated Dorsalis Pedis Arteries

    1 of 1 point

    Right: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No Thrill

     Thrills

    Right: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

    Left: Vibration 
    (1/4 point)

     No Thrill

     Thrills

    Left: Amplitude 
    (1/4 point)

     0 Absent

     1+ Diminished or barely palpable

     2+ Expected

     3+ Increased

     4+ Bounding pulse

    John Larsen Anxiety shadow health Objective Data

     Performed EKG

    1 of 1 point

    Sinus Rhythm 
    (1/2 point)

     Regular

     Irregular

    St Changes 
    (1/2 point)

     No ST changes present

     ST changes present

     Assessed Labs

    1 of 1 point

    Drug Screen Results 
    (1/2 point)

     Positive for substances

     Negative for substances

    Thyroid Function Tests 
    (1/2 point)

     Both levels within normal ranges

     Thyroxine-binding globulin elevated

     Thyroxine-binding globulin low

     Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) elevated

     Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) low

     Assessed General Appearance

    0.75 of 1 point

    Eye Contact 
    (1/4 point)

     Direct eye contact

     Indirect or no eye contact

    Posture 
    (No point)

     Upright posture without tension or rigidity

     Bent or hunched posture, tension, or rigidity

    Clothing 
    (1/4 point)

     Clean clothing, appropriate to age, fit, season, and occasion

     Dirty, disheveled, or inappropriate to age, fit, season, or occasion

    John Larsen Anxiety shadow health Objective Data

    Grooming 
    (1/4 point)

     Demonstrates an appropriate level of grooming

     Signs indicating lack of grooming or self-care

     Assessed Attitude Toward Medical Staff

    1 of 1 point

    Attitude Toward Medical Staff 
    (1/1 point)

     Generally open and cooperative

     Generally suspicious, guarded, or evasive

     Assessed Speech

    1 of 1 point

    Rate 
    (1/3 point)

     Demonstrates appropriate or expected rate of speech

     Excessively slow or rapid rate of speech

    Volume 
    (1/3 point)

     Demonstrates appropriate or expected speech volume

     Excessively loud or soft speech volume

    Articulation 
    (1/3 point)

     No appreciable issues with articulation

     Issues with articulation, slurring, or stutters

     Assessed Mood and Affect

    1 of 1 point

    Mood 
    (1/2 point)

     Stable mood with little or no fluctuation throughout the interview

     Frequent and appreciable mood changes throughout the interview

    Affect 
    (1/2 point)

     Full or balanced (normal)

     Expansive affect (excessively cheerful affect characterized by contagious laughter or smiling)

     Blunted or flat affect (little to no variation of expression regardless of conversation topic)

     Assessed Thought Process

    1 of 1 point

    Thought Process 
    (1/1 point)

     No presence of thought process disturbances

     Presence of rapid thinking, disorganized or illogical flow of thought, “word salad,” neologisms, echolalia, or clanging associations

    John Larsen Anxiety shadow health Objective Data

     Assessed Thought Content

    1 of 1 point

    Thought Content 
    (1/2 point)

     No presence of thought content disturbances

     Presence of delusions, obsessive or intrusive thoughts, or suicidal or homicidal ideation

    Perceptual Disturbances 
    (1/2 point)

     No presence of perceptual disturbances

     Presence of auditory or visual hallucinations

     Confirmed Orientation

    1 of 1 point

    To Person 
    (1/4 point)

     Oriented to person

     Not oriented to person

    To Place 
    (1/4 point)

     Oriented to place

     Not oriented to place

    To Time 
    (1/4 point)

     Oriented to time

     Not oriented to time

    To Situation 
    (1/4 point)

     Oriented to situation

     Not oriented to situation

     Assessed Serial Sevens

    1 of 1 point

    Serial Sevens 
    (1/1 point)

     Able to complete the series

     Unable to complete the series

     Assessed Abstract Thinking

    1 of 1 point

    Abstract Thinking 
    (1/1 point)

     Demonstrates abstract thinking with similarities test

     Demonstrates concrete thinking with similarities test

     Assessed Memory

    1 of 1 point

    Memory 
    (1/1 point)

     Remote and immediate memory intact

     Remote or immediate memory not intact

     Assessed Visuospatial Ability

    1 of 1 point

    Visuospatial Ability 
    (1/1 point)

     Visuospatial ability intact for interlocking shapes test

     Visuospatial ability impaired with interlocking shapes test

     Assessed Insight

    1 of 1 point

    Insight 
    (1/1 point)

     Demonstrates full awareness of illness and willingness to seek treatment

     Demonstrates limited or no awareness of illness and/or is unwilling to seek treatment

     Assessed Judgment

    1 of 1 point

    Judgment 
    (1/1 point)

     Demonstrates good judgment

     Judgment poor or impaired judgment

    John Larsen Anxiety shadow health Objective Data