Online Technology Conference

The final project is a presentation for an imaginary technology conference called in order to evaluate the impact of technology on culture. Students will pose questions of cultural concern in regard to new or emerging technologies and answer these questions in a multimedia presentation that uses scholarly research. The project will be completed in stages…

Core Competencies.

Each advanced care provider role has specific core competencies specific to the specialization. Following are links to websites describing core competencies that are relevant to the South University College of Nursing and Public Health advanced practice role specializations: Indirect Care Provider Roles: Nurse Administrator Nurse Informaticist Nurse Educator Direct Care Provider Roles: NP (Adult, Gerontology,…

Mercury Intake during Pregnancy

Fish contains beneficial nutrients such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that promote healthy brain development in the fetus. However, unfortunately most fish contain mercury. This poses a dilemma for pregnant women because mercury is a toxic metal pollutant that causes neurological and other health problems. The toxicity of inorganic mercury pollution is magnified in the environment…

Budget Teams in Healthcare

All health care organizations have complicated budgeting policies and procedures.  The more the nurse understands the process, the more effectively they can participate in the process.  The budget process usually starts with an interdisciplinary approach. Describe the potential members of the interdisciplinary team for budget development and the role of each individual. What are the…

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Individuals with somatic symptom disorders tend to have considerable difficulty with how they experience and appraise their bodily symptoms. The illness and the dysfunctional focus and behavior around the illness can assume a central role in the person’s life. Somatic symptom disorders were originally thought of as “hysterical,” without legitimate medical causation, or as hypochondriasis….

Patient safety

Patient safety is the most important aspect of nursing practice. Knowing the laws, rules, and standards can also enhance safe care. Nurses are held accountable to follow the laws, regulations, and rules of the licensing authority and the standards and ethics of their profession. These laws, rules, and standards include meeting educational requirements, maintaining competence…