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Emergency Preparedness & Health Policy 415

  

After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

  • How your work environment prepares and responds to emergency preparedness (you may choose natural or man-made emergencies)? 
  • How do you see health policy impacting nursing practice in preparing for emergencies?

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

    Discussion

    Review the following sections, and address each element in your initial discussion forum post:

    • Discuss information literacy and research.
      • Is this research question adequate, and why?
      • What advice would you give the candidate about the keywords?
      • Based on what you learned from the readings and videos, share one additional piece of advice about information literacy and how it applies to the research process in this case study.
    • Evaluate the CRAAPO test element of Currency.
      • Why does (or doesn’t) the information pass the CRAAPO test element of Currency?
      • When was the information published?
      • Is the information current for your topic?
      • Are the links functional?

    CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS

    In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap Template to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap Template.

    • myocardial infarction
    • endocarditis
    • myocarditis
    • valvular disorders
    • lipid panels
    • coagulation
    • clotting cascade
    • deep vein thrombosis
    • hypertension
    • heart failure

    Concept Map Template

    Primary Diagnosis: ___________________________________________________________

    1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis?

    Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis

    Causes

    Risk Factors (genetic/ethnic/physical)

    2. What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications?

    Signs and Symptoms – Common presentation

    How does the diagnosis impact each body system? Complications?

    3. What are other potential diagnosis that present in a similar way to this diagnosis (differentials)?

    4. What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to rule out the differentials for this patient or confirm the primary diagnosis?

    5. What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.

    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?

    • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic

      Fluconazole

      For this week you will present a powerpoint presentation  on your drug of choice. YThe purpose of the presentation is for you to educate your colleagues on the drug you have selected. The presentation must include information about the:

      • Drug pharmacology, pharmacokinetics
      • Brand name
      • Generic name
      • Dosing
      • Indications for use
      • Side effects
      • Contraindications
      • Pregnancy class
      • You must also perform a cost analysis of the drug.
      • Provide a patient case study on a patient in which you would utilize the drug you have selected and include at least two peer-reviewed evidence-based studies related to the drug.
      • Describe the appropriate patient education. 
      • What is your role as a Nurse Practitioner for prescribing this medication to this patient on your case study presentation?
      • Describe the monitoring and follow-up.

      Submission Instructions:

      •  original work and logically organized in current APA style including citation of references.
      • Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles within your work. 
      • PowerPoint presentation with 10-15 slides, excluding the title slide and the reference slide.
      • The presentation is clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

        Nursing Homework

        COMMUNITY NEEDS  

        This homework should be based on Pembroke Pines, Florida, and identify a gap or need that is present. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the neighborhood or target population. 
        Describe the Community
        1. People (demographic data and biological, social, and cultural factors)
        2. Place/Environment (physical and environmental factors)
        3. Social Systems (health systems, economic factors, resources, and services)
        Research and Analysis of the Community
        • Conduct a windshield survey of the neighborhood.
        • Analyze the data on the community (the windshield survey information along with any data and
        statistics you found).
        • Identify the community's needs and strengths.
        Identify a community health program/resource that your community could utilize to alleviate
        the needs you have indicated.
        • Summarize how this community health program/resource helps meet the Healthy People 2030
        initiatives.
        • Reflect on what you learned from the assignment and how it will impact your practice in the
        future
        Requirements:
        • At least 750 words not to exceed 1000 words.
        • 2 references from Healthy People 2030 and Center for Disease Control must be used.
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