Chronic and Disabling Conditions

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Description For this assignment, you will research various conditions, diseases, or deficiencies that are specific to childhood. When you have completed this assignment, you will be prepared to identify medical conditions, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies found in young children, and will be ready to assist children in your care who may be suffering from one of these conditions. Instructions Review this unit’s required readings. Choose one condition from each of the following lists: Chronic and Disabling Conditions Communicable Diseases Nutritional Deficiencies Cerebral Palsy Spina Bifida Autism Spectrum Disorders ADHD/ADD Visual Impairment Hearing Loss Cystic Fibrosis Asthma Down Syndrome Sickel Cell Anemia Muscular Dystrophy Eczema Spina Bifida Kawasaki Disease Prader Willie Syndrome Down Syndrome Juvenile Diabetes Fetal Alchol Syndrome Chicken pox Pertussis Influenza Common cold Diphtheria Conjunctivitis Fifth Disease Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease Scabies Ringworm Rotavirus Meningitis Hepatitis A Scarlet fever Measels Mumps Rubella Polio Vitamin D (rickets) Vitamin C (scurvy) Iron (anemia) Calcium (osteoporosis, tooth decay) Folic acid (spina bifida in the embryo) Iodine (cretinism) Vitamin A (various symptoms) Vitamin E (gait disturbances) Vitamin K (bleeding disorders) For each of your chosen conditions, conduct independent research using encyclopedias, journals, newspapers or magazines, and reputable online sources, such as www.cdc.gov. Your research should allow you to answer the following three questions for each condition: What are the causes? What are the symptoms? What is the treatment or management? For each of your chosen conditions, write three detailed paragraph answering each of the three questions listed in Step 3. Your paper should be a total of nine paragraphs. Also be sure to cite your sources of information. Save your paper as a word doc. and submit your work to your Instructor under this assignment in Canvas. Writing Requirements Your paper must be nine paragraphs long. Your paper must be double-spaced using 12-point font, with 1-inch margins and include your name at the top of the first page. Proofread your paper to eliminate mechanical and grammatical errors. For citations, follow APA format.

The impact of Nurse practitioner led clinics in Canada’s healthcare system

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Uploaded files are some possible articles that maybe used.

Paper topics will be selected to address an element, issue or topic related to NP practice. The students will explore literature to examine theory, research, policy , legislation, regulation or other practice considerations related to nurse practitioner practice in addressing the topic and write a scholarly paper succinctly articulating their findings.

The paper will be written using APA formatting (no abstract or table of contents required).

In addition to scholarly writing requirements, the paper will include the following elements: a) A clear description of the identified topic b) A definition/description of a nurse practitioner, including discussion of why nurse practitioners are qualified and fit to address the identified issue or focus area c) Discussion of relevant theory, research, regulation, legislation, policy, and or other practice considerations related to the identified topic d) Barriers and facilitators to NPs addressing the issue e) Future direction I also need a power point presentation with notes as a draft prior to paper thanks PPP instructions “Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing” presentation dates. Students will explore literature and information related to a selected topic and synthesize this information into a succinct 10-minute, maximum 10 slide presentation.

The short length of this presentation was purposefully chosen to help develop student skills in succinctly summarizing and organizing information into a presentation, a common style of presentation used in political advocacy and conference presentations. The presentation should acknowledge both sides of the topic, reference appropriate literature, and utilize APA formatting.

At the end of the presentation, the group will facilitate a 5-minute group discussion related to the topic.

Evaluation of the presentation will include the following: a) Presentation Content: Comprehensive summary of topic, addressing both side of the debate and referencing a variety of quality sources, included key documents. Appropriate APA formatting (10 marks) b) Presentation skills: Engaging style with excellent grasp of subject matter , within time limits, appropriate multi-media, active involvement of all team members, ability to facilitate group discussion (5 mark

Middle range theory; middle-range theory of acute pain management

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Middle range theory; middle-range theory of acute pain management: Use in research.  Description This is the theorist and the first reference for use on paper. Good, M. (1998). A middle-range theory of acute pain management: Use in research. Nursing Outlook, 46(3), 120-124. doi:10.1016/S0029-6554(98)90038-0 1. Define the middle range theory and the purpose of the selected middle range theory. 2. Define and discuss the nursing metaparadigm within the context of the selected middle range theory. a. Explain how the theorist employs and defines each of the four concepts that comprise the nursing metaparadigm within the selected middle range theory 3. Explain the importance of the selected middle range theory in nursing practice. a. provide and discuss two examples of use of the selected middle-range theory from current practice 4. The scholarly paper should be 4-5 pages excluding the title and reference pages. 5. Include level 1 and level 2 headings. 6. The paper should begin with an introductory paragraph that includes the purpose statement. The introductory paragraph and purpose statement allow the reader to understand what the paper/assignment is going to address. 7. The paper should include a conclusion. 8. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’). 9. Include a minimum of three references from professional peer-reviewed nursing journals (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) to support the paper. ***Historical references may be used as appropriate. (Definition of historical reference: reference to a well-known person, place event or literary work that adds meaning to the paper.) 10. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).

Patient Preferences and Decision Making

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Patient Preferences and Decision Making Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and treatments can become complex. What has your experience been with patient involvement in treatment or healthcare decisions? In this Discussion, you will share your experiences and consider the impact of patient involvement (or lack of involvement).

You will also consider the use of a patient decision aid to inform best practices for patient care and healthcare decision making. To Prepare: • Review the Resources and reflect on a time when you experienced a patient being brought into (or not being brought into) a decision regarding their treatment plan. • Review the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute’s Decision Aids Inventory at https://decisionaid.ohri.ca/. o Choose “For Specific Conditions,” then Browse an alphabetical listing of decision aids by health topic.

NOTE: To ensure compliance with HIPAA rules, please DO NOT use the patient’s real name or any information that might identify the patient or organization/practice.

By Day 3 of Week 8 Post a brief description of the situation you experienced and explain how incorporating or not incorporating patient preferences and values impacted the outcome of their treatment plan. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain how including patient preferences and values might impact the trajectory of the situation and how these were reflected in the treatment plan. Finally, explain the value of the patient decision aid you selected and how it might contribute to effective decision making, both in general and in the experience you described.

Describe how you might use this decision aid inventory in your professional practice or personal life.

Critically discuss the usefulness of microeconomics in real life

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Description Must include relevance to: Risk and uncertainty in Economics and Business Adverse selection and Moral Hazard problems, applications to insurance market, labour market Topics in Game Theory, equilibrium strategies, auction, bargaining Principal-agent theory, incentives in organization, multitasking theory of firm, transaction cost economics Empirical analysis of the transaction costs Experimental investigations of economic behaviours with reference to the concepts of altruism, trust and reciprocity Economics of individual and social responsibilities Examples and diagrams are used where appropriate.

Health data fundamentals

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The Database Design Project consists of several assignments that are due in various topics throughout the course. For this project, students will design and develop a database that can be used to compile and report clinical data related to either quality measures or pharmaceutical products and utilization. The proposal is the initial step of this assignment. Create a 500-750-word proposal outlining the following: 1. Statement of the project problem and definition of terms. 2. Identify your users (personnel/credentials): Who are they?

What are their competencies? 3. Discuss the information data users need to compile for the proposed system and the types of reports the proposed system should be able to generate and why. 4. Based on your response to #3, articulate the project goals and objectives for the database design and how they affect the data model. 5. Identify the steps you will take to meet the goals and objectives. 6. Forecast any potential problems or barriers to meeting the project goals and objectives. Are there any specific assumptions that need to be made? 7.

Conclude with the value of the project with emphasis on feasibility, necessity, usefulness, and the benefit of the expected results. This is an ongoing project and the feedback from the instructor at every stage will help you in improving your final project. Be sure to consult with your instructor throughout the course and incorporate suggestions and recommendations in your project. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Human Anatomy Paper and Presentation Paper

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Paper Process: Choose an anatomical defect. Introduction should briefly introduce topic & discuss why you chose it

. Describe normal anatomy (not embryology alone) and then describe the anatomical defect. Describe how the defect changes the function of the body.

Describe treatment and outcome with/without treatment. Overall conclusion paragraph. Paper may be illustrated with photos, diagrams, etc., but cite references for them appropriately. 1000-1250 words…word count in parenthesis at end of paper. Double-spaced Include a Title page….ok to put a picture on the Title page but cite reference if appropriate….should have Title, Your Name, Class info & Date. References for information & illustrations should be cited in the paper & a Bibliography at the end of the paper Bibliography should be in MLA format with a minimum of three sources, not Wikipedia.

Course Resources Grading: Word count – 10 points Title page – 5 points Bibliography – 5 points Appropriate references cited within paper/illustrations – 5 points Spelling & Grammar – 5 points Content – 20 points Rubric for grading of Anatomical Defect paper Presentation: The presentation will be given in front of the class on Monday December 2. It should be less than 5 minutes in length. You may use electronic formats such as Power Point or similar. Assume the audience has no knowledge of anatomy or the defect. Reading your paper aloud is also acceptable. Your classmates & I can’t wait to hear about your topic, so have fun with it.

Case Study: Environmental Health

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Review the following case study and complete the questions that follow. Submit your completed document to Blackboard using the assignment link. As a nurse practicing within a family practice, you are interviewing a 55-year-old woman who is an executive assistant at a local law firm, where she has worked for 9 years. She has a 7-year history of respiratory illness, which occurs several times throughout the year, not seemingly connected to the changes in season. She does not use tobacco products in any form. During your questions regarding her home and work environments, she reports that she enjoys working adjacent to the courthouse in a building over 100 years old because it is such a contrast to her brand-new home on a local golf course. When describing the health of her coworkers, she indicates, “We all share illnesses, which seem to affect everyone else during the year; we just seem to be sicker more often!” • What information is pertinent to your client’s case? • How would you assess your client’s risk? • What would be an exposure pathway for your client? Your document should be 1-2 pages in length, in APA format, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, double-spaced with 1” margins, and include at least two citations using references less than five years old.

Management of Iron Deficiency Anaemia by Infusion in GP practice

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Management of Iron Deficiency Anaemia by Infusion in GP practice – A Nursing Perspective Target audience GP’s and nurses. 15min PowerPoint presentation with Q & A. Follow pt journey from diagnosis,basic pathology, referral, through to infusion and post procedure management. i.e. pt education, side effects, informed consent, managing adverse events & follow up and pt outcome. (references required)

Cerebral Palsy

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1. Provides detailed information about the characteristics, prevalence, aetiology (if known), relative strengths and learning needs of this group of people. Detailed information about the characteristics, relative strengths and learning/support needs that are characteristic of people with this disability.

2. Makes specific recommendations about teaching and/or support techniques and school/disability service supports for the group. Specific recommendations about teaching and/or support techniques and school/disability service supports for the group. .