The purpose of the case study assignment is to research a court case in which a funeral director has been found liable for a wrongdoing. There are literally thousands of documented cases that can be found online. Once you have researched a case, you will type a summary and critical analysis of the case. The […]
Write a 4-5 page evidence-based proposal to support the need for a nurse informaticist in an organization who would focus on improving health care outcomes. Introduction As you begin to prepare this assessment, you are encouraged to complete the Team Perspectives of the Nurse Informaticist activity. Completion of this will help you succeed with the […]
Topic: HPI: WG, a 31-year-old female, has been admitted to your inpatient unit from the ED where she presented unwillingly and accompanied by her husband. She is unable to provide a history right now, but her husband is able to give you the following information: He reports over the past 2 weeks the patient has […]
What is the nature and scope of the alcohol and/or drug abuse problem in the United States today? For example, is this problem more significant today than it was in the past? What are some data you can find to support whether rates have gone down or up over time? __________________________- Alcohol and drug abuse […]
You will be given a case to work on considering the impact of functional assessments, diversity, and sensitivity in conducting health assessments. Post an explanation of the specific socioeconomic, spiritual, lifestyle, and other cultural factors associated with the patient you were assigned. Explain the issues that you would need to be sensitive to when interacting […]
THE ETHICS OF PRACTICE EVALUATION As a social worker, you are required to follow certain ethical guidelines in the conducting of research, including evaluation—namely protecting research participants, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring confidentiality. But you must also consider the ethical obligation of evaluation itself. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) mandates that social workers […]
QUALITY INDICATORS Florence Nightingale introduced research to the field of nursing, and with this introduction, a focus on improving patient care has continued to be at the forefront of nursing practice. Improving patient care lends itself to the study of quality care and patient safety, and nurse-sensitive quality indicators highlight the elements of healthcare in […]
Risk Assessment When do you seek help, and when do you say, “I’ve got this”? When do you opt for consultation or supervision, and when do you trust your professional judgment? As you advance toward the end of your MSW degree, your training, education, and experiences have likely increased your confidence in decision making. You […]
A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension, diabetes, environmental allergies, and colon polyps presents to the office with a complaint of persistent dry hacking cough that does not improve with over-the-counter treatment with antitussives and allergy medications. The man reports that he has had the cough for 3 months and is tired of the […]
Directions: Describe how you achieved each course competency below including at least one example of new knowledge gained related to that competency. Describe how this new knowledge will impact your nursing practice. Course Competencies 1. Identify multidimensional nursing care strategies for clients with reproductive system disorders. Multidimensional care is when the nurse provides care to […]