Toxic Effects of Drugs
Briefly describe five common examples of drug-induced tissue or organ damage. Include two nursing interventions for each reaction that can be implemented to manage the reaction or promote patient comfort.
Drugs and the Body
1. 1. Briefly describe the phases involved in each step of developing and approving a new drug in the United States. 1. The process of dynamic equilibrium determines drug concentration in the body. Describe how the phases of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion impact drug concentrations.
Gestalt Psychology Reflection
Write a 300- to 400-word reflection on the main influences on Gestalt psychology and how they contributed to its development. Include an example of each of the Gestalt Principles of Perceptual Organization.
Communities of Continuous Inquiry and Improvement
Read the articles by All Things PLC as well as the resources by Hord (1997), Professional Learning Communities: Communities of Continuous Inquiry and Improvement. As you reflect on professional learning communities and continuous improvement in an organization, what big ideas or insights have you discovered? What ideas have you learned related to professional learning communities…
Introduction to Drugs
1. How does the term pharmacology differ from the term clinical pharmacology? Give examples of how nurses utilize pharmacology in clinical practice.
Groups and Group Interventions
In completing the case study, students will be addressing the following learning objectives: Discuss the advantages of group therapy. Discuss the nurse’s role in working with groups. 1. Mary, a student nurse, is studying for an upcoming examination in her psychiatric–mental health nursing class. Mary is reviewing group psychiatric therapy and made some practice test…
Health Care Timeline
Complete the following timeline. Select seven events that have helped shape health care as it is today. Write a 50- to 150- word summary per event that discusses the event and its effect on the health care industry. An example has been provided for you. Health Care Through Out the Years Date Event and Significance…
Communication discussion paper
1) If someone were to analyze and explain to you your nonverbal tendencies, how would they describe them? (i.e., how do you stand? How animated are you when you talk? How is your overall body posture? Do your nonverbals represent a confident and/or extroverted individual?) If you are unsure about this, ask a friend. 2)…
The Gottman Method of Couple Therapy
The Gottman Method of couple therapy is firmly grounded in research on couple relationships. It is an integrative approach that incorporates elements of many different theories and therapy types (Gottman & Gottman, 2009). Underlying this therapy, and supported by decades of research, is the Sound Relationship House Theory. This theory outlines the seven building blocks…
Entertainment Media Pitch
Imagine you have the opportunity to pitch an idea for a new TV or movie program that is based on current market trends. You will need to research what the popular genres are in either movies or television and write your pitch with the intention of selling a story that falls in line with what…
Assessing patient satisfaction with health care services
Nurses and other health care professionals are often interested in assessing patient satisfaction with health care services. Imagine that you are a nurse working in a suburban primary care setting that serves 10,000 patients annually. Your organization is very interested in understanding the patient’s point of view to help determine areas of care that can…
Quality literature review
Why is it important to conduct a quality literature review? What are the essential components of a quality literature review? What are some struggles and difficulties in creating a good literature review? Second Assingment is: How do theory and research influence each other? How do theory and research affect practice in nursing? Using your experience as…