NUR 504 506
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NUR 506 Discussion 1
Nursing & Health-Care-Policy
Analyze the history, structure, and process of health-care-policy and politics in nursing and the health care delivery systems in the United States. Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 2
Advocacy
What examples of advocacy do you see in your own nursing practice? List and discuss 2 examples. Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 3
ACA and Health-Care Outcomes & Costs
What components of the ACA do you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs? Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 4
Local, State & Federal Advocacy
• What are specific actions that health professionals can take regardless of their practice area and site to promote population and community health?
• What advocacy actions might you take to improve health care through legislation at the state or federal level?
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 5
Issues in Today's Workforce Culture
Based on your reading in chapter 60, why do you think the issues presented in this chapter persist in today’s workforce culture?
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 6
Health Care Disparities in LGBTQ
Discuss how to close the health care disparities gap in the LGBTQ community? Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
NUR504DIS2ASS2.pdf
Skin, Eye, & Ear Disorders For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is building a health history for one of the following cases. Your instructor will assign you your case number. Case 2
Case 1 Case 2 Case 3
Chief Compl aint (CC)
A 57-year-old man presents to the office with a complaint of left ear drainage since this morning.
A 45-year-old female presents with a complaint of an itchy red rash on her arms and legs for about two weeks.
A 11-year-old female patient complains of red left eye and edematous eyelids. Her mother states the child complains of “sand in my left eye.”
Subje ctive
Patient stated he was having pulsating pain on left ear for about 3 days. After the ear drainage the pain has gotten a little better.
She has been going on a daily basis to the local YMCA with children for Summer camp.
Patient noticed redness three days ago. Denies having any allergies. Symptoms have gotten worse since she noticed having the problem.
Objective Data
VS (T) 99.8°F; (RR) 14; (HR) 72; (BP) 138/90
(T) 98.3°F; (RR) 18; (HR) 70, regular; (BP) 118/74
(T) 98.2°F; (RR) 18; (HR) 78; BP 128/82; SpO2 96% room air; weight 110 lb.
Gener al
well-developed, healthy male
healthy-appearing female in no acute distress
well-developed, healthy, 11 years old
HEEN T
EAR: (R) external ear normal, canal without erythema or exudate, little bit of cerumen noted, TM- pearly grey, intact with light reflex and bony landmarks present; (L) external ear normal, canal with white exudate and crusting, no visualization of tympanic membrane or bony landmarks, no light reflex EYE: bilateral anicteric conjunctiva, (PERRLA), EOM intact. NOSE: nares are patent with no tissue edema. THROAT: no lesions noted, oropharynx moderately erythematous with no postnasal drip.
EYES: no injection, no increase in lacrimation or purulent drainage; EARS: normal TM: Normal
EYES: very red sclera with dried, crusty exudates; unable to open eyes in the morning with the left being worse than the right
Skin No rashes
Mild edema with inflammation located on forearms, upper arms, and chest wall, thighs and knees; primary lesions are a macular papular rash with secondary linear excoriations on forearms and legs.
No rashes.
Once you received your case number, answer the following questions:
1. What other subjective data would you obtain? 2. What other objective findings would you look for? 3. What diagnostic exams do you want to order? 4. Name 3 differential diagnoses based on this patient
presenting symptoms? 5. Give rationales for your each differential diagnosis.
Submission Instructions:
• Your instructor will assign you your case number and you will post on the case number you have been assigned.
• You will reply to the other two case studies (One of each). • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Neck/ Throat
no neck swelling or tenderness with palpation; neck is supple; no JVD; thyroid is not enlarged; trachea midline
No neck swelling or tenderness with palpation; neck is supple; no JVD; thyroid is not enlarged; trachea midline.
No neck swelling or tenderness with palpation; neck is supple; no JVD; thyroid is not enlarged; trachea midline.
Telehealth Medicine For this assignment, answer the following questions:
• What are the Pros and Cons to telehealth? • How will you approach and perform a telehealth
assessment? • What are the limits to telehealth? • What is the difference between the provider's need for a
successful telehealth visit versus the Patient's perspective?
Submission Instructions
• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 2-5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.
• Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
• This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric below.
View Rubric Telehealth Medicine Rubric
Telehealth Medicine Rubric
Criteria Ratings Poi nts
Identificati on of Main Issues/ Problems
Distinguished Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/ problems. 20 pts
Excellent Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 18 pts
Fair Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 16 pts
Poor Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 8 pts
/20 pts
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/ Probelms
Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 20 pts
Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 18 pts
Fair Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/ problems. 16 pts
Poor Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 8 pts
/20 pts
Demonstr ates a Conceptu al Understan ding
Distinguished Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/ problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 20 pts
Excellent Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 18 pts
Fair Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 16 pts
Poor Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 8 pts
/20 pts
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/ Literature
Distinguished Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. 20 pts
Excellent Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 18 pts
Fair Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 16 pts
Poor Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. 8 pts
/20 pts
Choose a submission type
Writing Mechanic s and APA Formattin g Guidelines
Full Marks Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. 20 pts
Excellent Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 18 pts
Fair Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 16 pts
Poor Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. 8 pts
/20 pts
