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Purpose  Students will complete a self-reflection assignment for the purpose of validating their personal progress and academic growth in NR 601. The goal for this activity is to engage the student in considering how their clinical abilities and professional growth are advancing .   Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Due Date:   […]

Purpose  The purpose of student discussions is to provide the opportunity for application of depression and anxiety screening tools to a selected case patient.    Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:  Due Date:    The initial posting to the graded collaborative discussions is due by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT.    Peer responses and responses to faculty must be posted […]

Purpose  Problem-based learning is a methodology designed to help students develop the reasoning process used in clinical practice through problem solving actual patient problems in the same manner as they occur in practice.  The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a case-based learning exercise. Through participation in an online discussion forum, students identify […]

Purpose  The purpose of student discussions is to provide the opportunity for deeper understanding of polypharmacy   Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:  Due Date:   The initial posting to the graded collaborative discussions is due by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT.   Peer responses and responses to faculty must be posted prior to the week deadline of Sunday 11:59 […]

The ePortfolio assignment is embedded in select courses throughout the nurse practitioner program. Refer to the table below for a list of courses. You will begin developing your ePortfolio by watching the “how-to” video and by creating the sections of the ePortfolio. Next you will upload the required artifact for each course indicated. Courses that […]

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to increase your knowledge regarding a chronic health condition that is commonly encountered in primary care. This health condition should be chosen from one of the weak areas identified from the APEA Pre-Predictor Exam in NR603. Activity Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability […]

Introduction (Part C)- Professional Goals Statement This week, you will write your Professional Goals Statement for the ePortfolio: Part 1: Goals and Objectives Create a table with 3 short-term goals (1-2 years), 3 intermediate-term goals (3-5 years), and 3 long-term goals (6-10 years) related to your career path as a nurse practitioner. Include at least […]

Weeks 1-2: Problem Identification  These first 2 weeks begin your practicum experience and development of a plan to change an identified or potential  practice problem within your practice or organization. Through an analysis of your organization, meeting with your preceptor, and collaborating with your colleagues, you will lead a team to create a problem change. […]

Assignment: Off-Label Drug Use in Pediatrics● The unapproved use of approved drugs, also called off-label use, with children isquite common. This is because pediatric dosage guidelines are typicallyunavailable, since very few drugs have been specifically researched and testedwith children.When treating children, prescribers often adjust dosages approved for adults toaccommodate a child’s weight. However, children are […]

Discussion: Women’s and Men’s Health,Infectious Disease, and Hematologic Disorders ● As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely experience patient encounters withcomplex comorbidities. For example, consider a female patient who is pregnantwho also presents with hypertension, diabetes, and has a recent tuberculosisinfection. How might the underlying pathophysiology of these conditions affectthe pharmacotherapeutics you might recommend […]

Instructions: * Must have intro, body, conclusion & references By Day 7 of Week 8 Write a 1- to 2-page summary paper that addresses the following:

Discussion: Decision Making WhenTreating Psychological Disorders● Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders canpresent several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affectpatients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/orjob performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disordershave many drastic effects on patients’ lives, it is important for advanced […]