After completing the first six months in your role as a BSN-prepared registered nurse, you are meeting with your preceptor to discuss your progress

After completing the first six months in your role as a BSN-prepared registered nurse, you are meeting with your preceptor to discuss your progress. During the conversation, the preceptor asked if you had any suggestions to improve current nursing practice in the facility. Once you describe your idea, the preceptor states, “That idea is very … Read more

Roles & Responsibilities of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner When Prescribing Medication

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the APRN when prescribing medication.Describe the method used to determine what drug therapy to prescribe?Discuss responsibilities for patient education and teaching based on the prescribed therapy.Discuss Schedule drugs and prescribing restrictions for each scheduled drug.

What makes you decide to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?

The PMHNP role has the theoretical orientation, education, and scope to be an effective provider of child and adolescent mental health services. The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) takes the policy position that psychiatric nurses should be considered members of the primary care workforce; this is in contrast to the traditional medical model, which positions … Read more

This week, you will identify a client-focused clinical problem for which a nurse practitioner (NP) could advocate for an eviden

This project is comprised of related assignments. This week, you will identify a client-focused clinical problem for which a nurse practitioner (NP) could advocate for an evidence-based practice (EBP) change. You will conduct a literature review to determine what is currently known about the problem so that you will be able to develop a concise … Read more

Describe at least 1 nurse-patient encounter where you applied effective therapeutic communication skills in your role as a nurse

Write a journal entry that addresses the following: Using your own words, define therapeutic communication in relationship-centered, holistic nursing care.Describe at least 1 nurse-patient encounter where you applied effective therapeutic communication skills in your role as a nurse. Identify which of the therapeutic communication techniques you used and explain how you employed them.Describe at least … Read more

Explain how you as a nurse-manager can help manage costs and maximize your facility’s reimbursement from DRGs.

Healthcare is reimbursed in a variety of ways. The prospective payment method is one of those ways. This paper will be about the prospective payment method where diagnosis-related groupings (DRGs) forms the basis for payment. Research and explain the origin, purpose, and description of DRGs.Include what payment is based on.Identify the benefits and problems with … Read more

How do you get certified and licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in NC?

Review practice agreements in the state of NC.Identify whether NC requires physician collaboration or supervision for nurse practitioners, and if so, what those requirements are.Research the following:How do you get certified and licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in NC?What is the application process for certification in North Carolina?What is your state’s board … Read more